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How to Create Waste-Free Lunches Keeping Cool About Back to School Regis University Counseling Program Offers Free Services While Training Future Practitioners Playing It Safe in Kids Sports Paint, Pavement, and Playgrounds: Broomfield Schools to Benefit from BVSD Upgrades Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day Right! Depot Friends Establish Shep’s Depot Dog Day to Celebrate Dog Days of Summer

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– Malcolm Forbes

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he beauty of summer is that it is a season of living in the moment. Summer is savoring fresh fruit, long evenings by the fire, immersing yourself in a concert, and lazy afternoons by the pool. As summer winds down, and thoughts turn “Back to School,” our focus once again shifts forward. For both children and adults school is about getting ready for something, preparing for the future, building on what we did last year, and taking the next steps. As the mother of a high school senior, this shift is particularly acute. Several small trees gave their lives to produce the volume of college admissions related mail that has been flowing into our mailbox the past several months. A “list” of schools is forming and the applications have been started. As a mom, I can’t believe we are here – at this point. All of the milestones, all of the stages, each chapter feels like it was just a few moments ago, but the moments have been catapulting us forward to this place. Yes – it is just another moment, but one that launches into a much bigger what’s next. Is she ready? Am I ready? Let’s just say I am practicing my deep breaths. And trying to keep my mind open. Can someone pass me a piece of fruit please? In this issue we feature several articles to help all of us prepare for and cope with heading Back to School. Go get ‘em!

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Don’t miss Broomfield’s National Night Out at the Broomfield County Commons from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. National Night Out is an annual event sponsored by the Broomfield Police Department Neighborhood Watch program, which promotes crime prevention and neighbors helping neighbors. Bring a picnic supper for your family and a non-perishable food item to donate to Broomfield’s FISH food bank. Snacks, drawings, and prizes will be part of the festivities. Learn valuable safety tips and enjoy the demonstrations provided by various City and County of Broomfield departments. There will be interactive learning stations, all-hazard preparedness education centers, a demonstration by North Metro Fire Rescue showing extrication from a crashed car, a police K-9 demonstration, and an interactive SWAT display. In addition to the traditional police and fire vehicles, toucha-truck will feature big city trucks that take care of Broomfield’s streets and kids can climb inside to see what they are all about! For more information contact Joleen Reefe at 720-887-2084.

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Step back and relax with the family at Summer Sunday’s at the Brunner Farmhouse from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 640 Main Street in Broomfield. Enjoy a carnival of fun activities and refreshments from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. with entertainment provided from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra (MJO). MJO is the premier jazz orchestra of the RockyMountain area, featuring many of Denver’s finest jazz musicians. Performances include toe-tapping hits of the 40s and 50s, as well as big band, jazz, Latin, rock and modern pop. The Summer Sundays celebrations, sponsored by the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities, aim to evoke the feeling of Main Street, USA by offering children’s carnival games and crowd-pleasing, renowned musical entertainment on the lawn of the historic Brunner Farmhouse. “It’s a really fun time for people to come out with their families,” said Jane Spain, an organizer of the event. Bring your lawn chair. Visit http://www.artsinbroomfield.org/Summer_Sundays.html for more information.

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Golf for a cause at the Putting for Prospect Ridge Golf Tournament. Scramble start at 1:30 p.m. with check-in at 12:30 p.m. at the Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie, Colo. Prospect Ridge in Broomfield provide a rigorous, quality K-12 education with an intensified math and science focus. The school uses core knowledge sequence and research-based college preparatory programming to provide a comprehensive foundation for life-long learning. To register for the golf tournament, visit www.prospectridgeacademy.org and click on Putting for Prospect Ridge. For more information about the event or sponsorship contact Renee Rooks at rarooks@prospectridgeacademy.org

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Play golf to support local youth at the 4th Annual Broomfield/Adams Young Life Golf Tournament at the Broadlands Golf Club. Registration opens at noon. Join the fun and enjoy great tournament play, a thank you gift, lunch by Fate Brewing, dinner, a Super Ball Drop competition with a prize of a trip for two to the Super Bowl, the return of the Ultimate Putt, and more great prizes and giveaways. For more information visit www.bacyl.org. Sponsorship packages are available. Contact: Jay Rockeman at 720-989-5294 or by email at jrockeman@comcast.net. TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM

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The Good Sam Bike Jam offers bicyclists of all ages and abilities an opportunity to ride scenic courses in and around Boulder County and participate in a fun and educational community event, all for a great cause.

ow in its ninth year, the event benefits the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, which provides a range of services including trauma, oncology, maternity, orthopedics, and cardiac and stroke programs. The ride is the largest fundraiser for the Center, said Robert Roby, vice president and executive director of the Good Samaritan Medical Center Foundation, which organizes the ride. The event takes place Sunday, Aug. 30, with rides starting on a rolling basis from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. All rides start and finish at Good Samaritan Medical Center at 200 Exempla Circle in Lafayette. The event includes five rides of varying levels of difficulty and distance, including 16-, 32-, 45-, 62- and 100-mile courses. The 100-mile ride takes participants to Allenspark and back and climbs more than 8,000 vertical feet, while the 16-mile course is a flat ride ideal for beginners. There also will be a 3-mile family ride organized in partnership with the Butterfly Pavilion. “What makes our event unique is with the different rides, we have something for everyone,” said Roby. The courses will be fully supported with aid stations that will have snacks, water, bicycle pumps, and first aid kits. The state patrol and local police will patrol the courses and provide traffic control. Roby said the Foundation hopes 1,000 riders will participate in the event. The most riders the event has hosted in the past is 750. Groups of 15 or more riders will receive a discount and be eligible for special prizes. For those who don’t want to ride or who are guests of riders, a free walk led by a naturalist from the city of Lafayette along Coal Creek will be available. A barbecue with food, music, and vendors will follow the rides between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Each year, proceeds from the ride benefit a specific program within the medical center. This year, funding will be directed to purchasing specialty trauma equipment, providing scholarships for first responder and EMS professional training, funding a

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OBESITY in the United States By Brian Pottorf, M.D.

besity has become a BIG problem in America, no pun intended. Currently, more than two–thirds of adults are overweight. One out of every three adults is clinically obese. Weight problems not only lead to upsetting cosmetic issues for patients, but more importantly can have significant health ramifications. Obesity-related health conditions include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, back problems, and certain types of cancer, just to name a few. Obesity-related health problems can also be very costly. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the annual healthcare costs of obesity range from $147 billion to $210 billion. On average, obese patients have annual healthcare costs that are $1,429 higher than those who are not overweight. If the obesity trend continues at its current rate, by 2030 the projected medical cost in treating preventable obesity-related diseases will increase from $48 billion to $66 billion per year. Being “overweight” is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25. The number is calculated with a formula using your height and weight. Having a BMI greater than 30 is considered “obese.”

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Once a diagnosis of overweight or obese is established, a patient should meet with their primary care provider to develop a weight loss plan including diet and exercise. The healthcare provider will check to ensure the patient’s heart is healthy enough for an exercise regimen and then provide a balanced diet and exercise program that will allow the patient to lose weight, lower their BMI, and improve their immediate and long-term health. If a patient adheres to a diet and exercise program only to find that weight loss is not occurring or in fact increasing, additional medical attention should be sought. Certain medications can be prescribed to help with weight loss, but these are often ineffective. A word of caution: weight loss supplements should be approved by your healthcare provider if you are contemplating using them. Should medical therapy fail, weight loss surgery (also known as “bariatric surgery”) may be indicated. Bariatric surgery alters the stomach and sometimes the small intestine to limit how much food one can ingest. All of this leads to weight loss and decreased obesity-related illnesses. There are multiple types of bariatric surgeries. Regardless of which is decided upon, it is important to remember that bariatric surgery is a tool and successful weight loss depends on many other important factors such as exercise, healthy diet, and behavior modification. Should you have questions or interest in weight loss surgery, ask your primary care provider to see if you are a candidate. Dr. Brian Pottorf is board certified in general surgery, with a special interest in Bariatric Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He practices with Centura Health Physician Group General Surgery-Westminster located in the Orchard Neighborhood Health Center at the new St. Anthony North Health Campus, 14300 Orchard Parkway, Westminster, CO 80023. For more information or appointments, please call 303-430-3900 or visit stanthonynorthhc.org.

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Do you remember being a kid and going to the store at the end of summer to get new school supplies? That long visit to the store, looking up and down aisles, carefully choosing new pencils, notebooks, maybe a calculator, and a cool lunchbox, and then scanning for those “need to have” and a few “want to have” items? That thrill and pride of having the right materials for the first day of school is something A Precious Child in Broomfield wants to ensure every kid can feel – and with the community’s help they’ll be giving thousands of children that special feeling as they arrive at school this month.

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Precious Child is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to making a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged and displaced children by improving their quality of life. Deputy Executive Director Lisandra Gonzales says the annual Fill-A-Backpack program has a goal to provide 7,750 backpacks this year, and the effort to fill and distribute backpacks is in full swing. “We are busy getting all the supplies to ensure as many deserving kids as possible can share in that excitement of the first day of school with their new backpacks and all the supplies to help them succeed,” she says. “Imagine not having the most basic items like pens, notebooks or report folders. We make sure that doesn’t happen for as many kids as possible.” This is no small effort – the program serves eight counties: Broomfield, Adams, Arapaho, Denver, Boulder, Douglas, Jefferson, and Weld. Backpacks are distributed through school districts, human services departments, churches, foster homes, and related organizations. The drive goes until August 14, and then an impressive logistics operation is set up at a donated space with thousands of packs and countless boxes and piles and stacks of various school supplies. “We have volunteer assembly lines and arrange the packs by age group. The filled packs are distributed by volunteer van, car or truck to agency partners around the Broomfield area. “The partners help us identify the neediest children and we get the packs to as many as we can,” says Lisandra. “We have a huge need for volunteers and ask people to check our website or give us a call and find out how they can help – we appreciate any and all ways that people can chip in.” In addition to donating supplies or volunteering, a new and convenient way for people to contribute and participate this year is to go online and sponsor a child for $50 at www.apreciouschild.org. Lisandra describes the generosity of the Michael Markham Family: “They are offering a matching gift up to $25,000. When you donate online your gift will automatically be doubled through the “Markham Matchup” program, as we’re calling it,” she says. “The Markham Family has offered this as a way to make sure we get more backpacks into the hands of kids, and we are extremely grateful.” You can also sign up online and create your own Fill-A-Backpack Team. “You can put up your photo, describe your team, leave messages, and describe why you are passionate about supporting A Precious Child,” explains Lisandra. “The Markham Matchup works on this as well. It’s another way to support our mission and get double the bang for your buck!” You can host a drive to collect backpacks and supplies at work, home or through another organization. A Precious Child will help arrange a collection bin, and provide fliers and information to promote the drive, including sample social media posts, letters, and everything that is needed to make the effort easy. Cooper Heating and Cooling and Bonanza Creek are the presenting sponsors for the drive and will be joined by other companies hosting drives and competitions to get employees and sometimes even their customers to help contribute. Some companies donate backpacks directly, others donate supplies and/or have employees who volunteer. In the Boulder and Longmont areas, the Crayons to Calculators program also provides backpacks to children in need, specifically throughout the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts. Crayons to Calculators is a partnership among five local nonprofits: Impact on Education, I Have A Dream Foundation of Boulder County, Sister Carmen Community Center, Foothills United Way, and the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley. Crayons to Calculators is focused on ensuring that all students start

school with the supplies they need to succeed. Last year they distributed more than 10,000 backpacks. Crayons to Calculators is also grateful for donations, volunteers, and matching funds. Both organizations have collection boxes at various public locations – look for them and consider helping out. Lisandra shares the perspective of many of the donors that shopping for school supplies as a child is a very happy and fond memory. “As a mom myself, one of my favorite times was shopping with my kids in preparation for school. Knowing that kids who may not have that experience could still feel that excitement of a brand new school year with a new backpack and all the cool supplies you need – this is a truly helpful and truly rewarding effort.”

For more information visit: www.apreciouschild.org and www.crayonstocalculators.org

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It’s the start of a new school year and time once again to think about packed lunches for both yourself and the kiddos. Packing your own lunches, drinks, and snacks for work or school certainly is a healthier and thriftier option, but did you know that on average, each child creates more than 67 pounds of waste just from school lunches each year? This means that a single middle school might produce more than 40,000 pounds of waste annually from one meal alone. But reducing packed lunch waste is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce environmental impacts. 22

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he treasured metal and plastic lunchboxes of yesteryear are now valuable collector’s items (remember the Strawberry Shortcake or C3P0 version?) but thankfully reusable options have improved. Look for BPA-free bento-style boxes, which originated in Japan and typically have several individual containers within one larger container for packing lots of interesting foods. Japanese food culture prizes both delicious taste as well as an aesthetically pleasing presentation, and little containers can contain fun surprises for little kids. Just ensure that your child is easily able to open the boxes – have them practice opening empty ones while still at home. Americans are rather spoiled when it comes to convenience, and nowhere more so than in packaged foods. Individual serving packages – whether crackers, cookies, pretzels, drinks or any other consumable – are certainly one of the biggest villains when it

A huge amount of waste originates from single-use plastic, such as bottled water and plastic bags. Forget the packaged juice, soda and artificial “energy” drinks, and pack your little munchkin reusable bottles filled with water instead. Kids should stay hydrated with plain water rather than filling their tummies full of sugary drinks and empty calories. Add sprigs of mint or a slice of lemon or cucumber to keep the drink interesting. Enlist the kids to help make flavored ice cubes with fresh berries: buy a few ice-cube trays at the dollar store and place a few berries in each space. Top with tap water, freeze and add to water bottles as needed. This is also a great way to use up ripe berries. No need to pack single-use disposable cutlery when there are tons of other great options available. Try reusable plastic cutlery or camping kits. Keep in mind that some schools do not permit any knives, even dull butter knives, on campus. Check your rules first. If possible, get your child’s school involved as well. The EPA website (www.epa.gov) offers terrific program guides for creating waste-free lunches, both those brought from home as well as prepared on-site. Whether it involves recycling, reusing, or composting, creating a school-wide effort will make a huge difference in overall waste. And remember, parents, these rules apply to you too. When kids see you’re “brown-bagging” it at work (without an actual brown bag, of course), they’ll be more likely to follow your lead. Get your kids involved in planning, shopping for, and packing their own lunches, as well as washing the containers each day. Make it a family project, and explain why you’re doing it. See how much waste you can avoid and calculate how much money you’ve saved by reusing containers, and then use that money for a fun family outing. It takes commitment, but little changes can really add up to big changes, and our planet needs all the help it can get.

comes to packed-lunch waste. If you’re cutting down, start here. Not only is it more expensive to buy individually packaged items (someone has to pay for all that extra packaging), but if you buy in bulk, you can control the portion sizes yourself. Many children take two or three bites of something and throw the rest out, which not only costs money but creates even more waste. You know your children best, so pack portions they’ll actually eat. A huge amount of waste originates from single-use plastic, such as bottled water and plastic bags. Skip the disposable plastic baggies and either pack items in reusable plastic containers or washable fabric bags. If you’re crafty, these washable lined bags are easy to whip up on a sewing machine, but they can also be purchased for a few dollars each. TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM

Summer vacation is winding down and anticipation for the start of a new school year has begun. It’s an exciting, fresh start, with new teachers, new friends, and new experiences, but with all this newness also comes stress. It’s a rare child who doesn’t experience at least some anxiety at back to school time. The good news? There are things parents can do to help.

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or those attending a brand new school or encountering a new milestone like beginning middle or high school, the anxiety can be overwhelming. This is true even for children who like school, make good grades, and have strong social skills. “Kids wonder if they will make friends, if their teachers will be nice, if they can handle harder class work, if they’ll fit in, and if they look okay,” says Dr. JoLynne Reynolds, a registered play therapist and certified counselor in Broomfield. “All of these concerns are common. However, parents can help empower their child to cut down on anxiety.” Reynolds suggests sharing your own experiences that turned out better than expected. In addition, she recommends that parents familiarize children with the school ahead of time by utilizing social media to view pictures of past school events. Many schools also have websites with biographies and pictures of the teachers. “Make sure you attend a “meet and greet night” before school starts or see if you can set up a tour of the school ahead of time,” says Dr. Reynolds.

Even for kids who are returning to a familiar school with established friends, the idea of new teachers and harder homework is tough to deal with. “Especially for children who had a rough year previously, it is important to model confidence and positivity. If you seem calm, your child will take their cue from you,” says Dr. Reynolds. She reminds parents that academics are not the only aspect of school. “If your child struggles academically, make sure they’re involved in other activities. Ask what sports or clubs they would like to be involved with this year.” And as silly as it may seem to adults, clothes do matter. “Even one new outfit to wear the first day of school can be exciting and set the tone for fun,” says Dr. Reynolds. Dr. Gina Herrmann, a pediatrician at Arvada Pediatrics in Broomfield, points out that “Any stress, including returning to school, can manifest in physical ways like stomach aches, headaches, or difficulty sleeping. Sometimes,

in younger children, ‘accidents’ can occur with an otherwise potty-trained child.” When trying to identify whether a symptom is stress-related or a medical issue, she looks for clues, like a pattern of it worsening on Sunday night but getting better all weekend. Just like younger children, older children also exhibit stress in physical forms, so parents need to pay attention, even if their child appears to be doing well. However, according to Dr. Herrmann, “Older students in middle school and high school are more likely to show emotional changes such as irritability, or they might be more withdrawn or anxious. If a child expresses feeling fear, worry or stress, I encourage parents to validate that feeling,” says Dr. Herrmann. She maintains that, “Children need to continue feeling comfortable sharing their feelings. Even if it seems like it is not something ‘worth’ stressing about, it is important to that child.” She advises parents to avoid saying things like, “Don’t be scared.” Instead, Herrmann suggests parents restate feelings, such as, “I know you feel nervous about your new school ...” and move forward by discussing what they can do to help the child feel better about the situation. Like Dr. Reynolds, Dr. Herrmann agrees that ultimately, every child has a different temperament. Sometimes just talking out loud can help a child work through an issue. Other times, parents may need to help their child practice coping strategies. Most importantly, just listen to them talk. As a medical professional, Dr. Herrmann cannot stress enough the importance of healthy habits at home. “Regardless of the situation,” she says, “A healthy child is better able to handle stress.” She recommends that children get at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night and eat a wellbalanced diet. “Getting some protein in the morning is a great idea even if it’s something quick and easy like Greek yogurt with fruit. I also encourage daily exercise. It provides stress relief and ultimately, more energy.” Parents can also help in general by starting any school schedule changes at least a week before the first day of school: Wake them up earlier, establish a morning and bedtime routine, and stick to it. “Lastly,” says Dr. Herrmann, “If a child continues to show symptoms of stress, depression or anxiety, seek help. Talk with the teachers, the school counselor, and your pediatrician.” TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM

Counseling Program Offers Free Services While Training Future Practitioners By Kristen Beckman

Sometimes you just need an objective outside party to talk to, but crisis often has a way of arriving along financial hardship. The Regis University Center for Counseling and Family Therapy offers free counseling and therapy services at both its Broomfield and Colorado Springs campuses. The center offers services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.

he center is a division of the school’s Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, which includes programs for nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, counseling and family therapy, health services education, and health care ethics. All of the programs in the health professions college offer free services to members of the community as a method to give students realworld experience and training. Practicum students working toward their masters degree or post-graduate certificates provide the counseling services under the careful watch and guidance of supervisors, who monitor counseling sessions via two-way mirrors and non-intrusive audio and video recordings. Live sessions, as well as immediate

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supervisory feedback, are captured and used to enhance students’ clinical skills. The center offers a variety of individual, couple, and family counseling services as well as some specialized services, including child and adolescent play therapy labs, which focus on using expressive art, music, toys, and books to help clients. The lab earned a designation as an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). The center also specializes in addiction counseling and offers bilingual services when students fluent in other languages are providing services. The school has more than 700 students working toward their degrees, and during some semesters, the school’s student population

I always tell clients they do us a big favor,” said Christensen. “Without them, it would diminish the learning opportunity for our students.

exceeds its client population, said Teresa Christensen, a professor at the center. The school offers a Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) as well as a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT). Students providing the services are in their second year of their masters program and have usually completed all the content of their studies. The program started in 2008 with one class providing services exclusively to Regis University students. Since then, the center has grown exponentially. Students provided more than 530 hours of no-cost counseling and therapy services to members of the community last semester alone, said Christensen. Christensen said counseling and therapy programs at other schools are sometimes reluctant to offers services to the general public because of liability concerns, but the Regis program offers an unbeatable learning experience for its students and provides them with practical skills and experience they can take with them into their internship and eventually their practice. “I always tell clients they do us a big favor,” said Christensen. “Without them, it would diminish the learning opportunity for our students.” Providing no-cost services not only provides a learning opportunity for students but also fulfills a mission of Regis as a Jesuit

Catholic university, which has a mission to do service within and for the community. Part of that mission is to reach out to underserviced populations. “The students love knowing that they are giving a lot of free therapy to people in the community,” said Christensen. The counseling services are open to everybody, and those who are interested are encouraged to sign up at the beginning of the semester and plan to continue with the program for the full 15-week semester. Clients can register during the semester, but because the services are provided by students, new client registrations may be limited or deferred at the end of the semester. The program currently offers services at its facility at 11001 West 120th Ave. in Broomfield, but the center will move to a new location in Thornton sometime next year as part of a consolidation within the university. The new Thornton campus location is scheduled to open early in 2016 and will offer easy accessibility to affordable housing centers and via mass transportation. It also will provide a more clinic-like atmosphere with its own entrance and a waiting room, said Christensen. Clients who are happy with their student counselors and want to continue receiving services may be able to follow them to their internship location or even eventually into their private practice, said Christensen.

More information about the program and available services is available at 303-964-5786 or www.regis.edu/RHCHP/ Schools/Counseling-andFamily-Therapy/CFT-Labs.

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By Sara Baker, MS, CSCS

With Back to School season comes the start of many youth fall sports programs. As a parent, it is important to stay on your toes about sports safety and the proper response to injuries should your child get hurt. 28

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ccording to the National Institute of Health, more than 38 million children in the United States participate in organized sports each year. Though there are numerous benefits to playing sports, there are also risks of injuries. Emergency rooms see more than 2.6 million children for sports and recreation related injuries each year according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Sports injuries can vary widely from minor scrapes and bruises to serious injuries such as broken bones and concussions. The most common injuries include sprains and strains, growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and heat-related illnesses.

SPRAINS A sprain is in an injury to a ligament and a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Treatment for sprains and strains usually include rest and/or immobilization. Growth plate injuries involve injuring the area of developing tissues at the end of the long bones in growing children and adolescents. If a child has a growth plate injury it is important to seek help from an orthopedic surgeon. REPETITIVE MOTION Repetitive motion injuries are becoming more common as kids’ sports become more competitive with more playing and practice time. Children are also starting sports at a younger age and are often specializing in one sport earlier, which lends itself to repetitive motion. One of the most common repetitive motion injuries is a stress fracture which is a hairline fracture of the bone that has been subjected to repeated stress. Treatment for stress fractures, depending on the severity, might include crutches, cast immobilization, and physical therapy. Inflammation of a tendon, known as tendinitis can also occur from overuse. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are often used to treat tendinitis. HEAT-RELATED Heat-related illnesses are also common among children. These can be dangerous as children do not perspire as much as adults because they require a higher core body temperature to trigger sweating. These illnesses include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Some signs of heat exhaustion include nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, and pale and moist skin. Heat stroke, which is more serious, can include dizziness, confusion, and hot dry skin.

CONCUSSIONS Concussions can be very serious in children although with the proper care, children can recover completely. Concussions can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt the head. A concussion can also be caused when a child is hit on the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. The CDC states that this sudden movement can actually damage the brain cells and create chemical changes in the brain. According to the CDC, concussion signs can include not being able to recall events prior to or after a hit or fall, appearing dazed or stunned, forgetting an instruction, being confused or unsure of what is happening in the game, moving clumsily, answering questions slowly, losing consciousness, or showing mood, behavior or personality changes. If your child tells you that they are nauseous, light bothers them, they have a headache, blurry or double vision, or feel dizzy or not quite right, they should be evaluated. Symptoms usually show up soon after the concussion has occurred but some symptoms might not show up for a few hours or days. Continue to check for any of the listed symptoms for several days after the injury and if the symptoms get worse, take your child to see their doctor or to the emergency room. The most common treatment for concussions is rest. Children should be symptom free which can take days or even several weeks. Immediately following the injury, children should rest both physically and cognitively. According to Adam Baker, an orthopedic Physician Assistant from Orthopedic Associates in Denver, “the biggest mistake parents and coaches can make is to allow their child to resume sports or activities prior to being symptom free. Children who return too soon can have increased risk of further injury.” A child who has had a concussion is at a higher risk of having another concussion and the effects of repeat concussions multiply. Properly fitted helmets can help protect your child from a head injury but cannot always necessarily prevent a concussion.

The best prevention for any of these injuries includes having your child play with an organization that is committed to injury prevention. Coaches should be trained in first aid and CPR and know the proper use of equipment. Warm-ups and cool-downs are important for any participation, as well as access to water or sports drinks if playing in a very hot and humid environment. Parents should learn safety rules for their children’s sports and should avoid allowing their child to play if very tired or in any type of pain.

Sports have many benefits for children but certain precautions should be taken to make sure your child can continue to reap the benefits of organized sports for many years. TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM

Paint, Pavement, and Playg Broomfield Schools to Benefit from BVSD Upgrades By Dan Powers

Thanks to a 2014 voterapproved bond measure, several Broomfield schools that are within the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) are going to see various and significant improvements over the next few years. Some changes will be subtle while others will be quite obvious, but all of the projects are focused on how to enhance and maintain a healthy learning environment as detailed in the District’'s educational facilities master plan.

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lthough we’re fortunate to have some of the most respected and high-performing schools in Colorado, over the last few years various maintenance needs, upgrades, and innovations became clearly necessary. Following an extensive analysis, BVSD asked voters last fall to approve a $576.5 million bond measure. The voters’ approval provides the funds for significant improvements for every BVSD school. In Broomfield this includes Kohl Elementary, Broomfield High, Aspen Creek K-8, Broomfield Heights Middle School, Emerald Elementary, and Birch Elementary. “When we talk about the renovations that will happen across the District, a key theme is expanding educational opportunities,” says Susan Cousins, BVSD’s Bond Communications Specialist. “This means things like serving every school with a pre-school program or full-day kindergarten. It can also mean installing air conditioning to allow for more summertime classes and activities.” The scope of improvements is comprehensive: projects at each school take into consideration issues such as general condition, health and physical development of the students, safety and security, innovative teaching methods, sustainability, and program compatibility.

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as each school will experience better air quality and more nuanced temperature control. These subtle characteristics of the learning environment (and sometime not so subtle – concentrating when a room is sweltering or chilly is not easy) will be better managed and in turn provide a better learning environment. In April 2015 BVSD issued the first set of bonds; proceeds from the $250 million issuance are funding Phase 1 of the bond program. Phase 1 includes Broomfield Heights, Birch, and Emerald schools; the phasing for other schools is still being determined. Each school’s project list can be quite large and each will address its own particular needs. You can see project plans, budgets, timelines, and staffing contacts at www.bvsd.org/capitalimprovements.

When we talk about the renovations that will happen across the District, a key theme is expanding educational opportunities. In the case of Broomfield’s Emerald Elementary, the entire school will be replaced. Originally constructed in 1958, the expense of major repairs and crucial upgrades did not make financial sense compared with the benefits of providing “21st Century learning spaces that support modern curriculum delivery in a building that is safe, comfortable, and energy efficient,” according to BVSD. The Emerald Elementary community will have the opportunity to participate in the design of the new building through the Design Advisory Team (DAT), including representatives from Emerald staff, parents, and neighbors who will work with the architect to develop the design. The construction timeline and plans for housing students during construction will be developed during the design process. Another impact of the bond project is the ripple effect on the local economy as various contractors, architects, and craftsmen of all kinds provide their skills and labor on dozens of projects. To provide a high level of accountability and transparency in the implementation of the Bond Program, the Board of Education has appointed a Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee comprised of voluntary representatives of the BVSD community. “We will provide the committee with regular reports on the projects, how programs are progressing, broader budget information, and more,” says Susan. “As the projects move from planning to construction to completion, every student in the District’s schools will benefit. We look forward to the positive impact this will have on each school and the community.”

Many improvements will be clearly noticed, ranging from new carpet, tile and paint to new roofs, playground equipment, security cameras, and storage space. Some schools need new pavement and irrigation systems, others need plumbing, and electrical system upgrades. “There may be some things that aren’t as exciting, but are very necessary to maintain the buildings,” says Susan. For example, Birch Elementary school was built in 1972; noticeable improvements include building-wide air conditioning and upgrades to the kids’ restrooms. The air conditioning and heating system upgrades are particularly important,

Read more about the bond and the projects at www.bvsd.org/capitalimprovements.

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day Right! By Chef Elizabeth Buckingham

ating a healthy breakfast is a key component of weight loss as well as mental focus and overall good health, but very few of us make the time to start our own or our kids’ days with a quality meal. A nutritious breakfast is a terrific way to refuel and improve overall well-being, and this is even more important for young developing bodies and brains. For both kids and adults, a healthy breakfast will aid concentration and productivity and help prevent midmorning blood sugar crashes. Most traditional breakfast foods are laden with fat, sodium, empty carbs and simple sugars – none of which provide a beneficial start to the day. Instead, seek out nutritious unrefined whole grains, lean proteins, full-fat dairy and fresh fruits and vegetables, all of which provide much-needed morning energy and will keep bellies satisfied until lunchtime. Morning meals don’t have to be loaded with sugar and fats, and they don’t have to be time-consuming to be healthy. In addition to the recipes below, other simple, healthy morning meal ideas include hard-boiled eggs, oatmeal or other whole-grain hot cereals, breakfast burritos or yogurt with fruit and granola. As always, read ingredient labels carefully to make sure the product doesn’t have tons of excess sugars – this is especially important with nut butters, jams, flavored yogurts, and packaged granolas.

Fruit & Greens Smoothie Avoid the smoothie stores claiming to be healthy; most of their product is cheap corn-syrup filler. Make a large batch at once and keep in the fridge for the week; pour into reusable to-go cups to take in the car. The smoothies won’t be quite as icy but will still be delicious! INGREDIENTS:

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About 2 cups of mixed frozen fruit, such as bananas, berries, melon or pineapple or any combination About 1 cup water, coconut water, milk or 100% fruit juice – avoid those with high-fructose corn syrup! ½ cup plain yogurt – avoid sweetened varieties that add excess sugar Greens, such as spinach, kale or chard Oats, flaxseed, hemp seed, chia seed, wheat germ or any other natural supplement (optional) Honey or agave syrup (optional)

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Combine all ingredients (except sweeteners and supplements) in blender and blend until smooth. Taste smoothie before adding any sweeteners – you may find that the fruit and juice together keep the drink plenty sweet. Add your supplements to the blender at the last minute and pulse one last time so all their health-giving properties may work their most effective magic on you! Adjust the liquid content accordingly to suit your taste. Freezing your own fruit is an economical way to avoid throwing away expensive fruit that is no longer at its best for eating raw, and a great way to preserve seasonal fruit that might be on sale. Chop apples, melon, peeled bananas or any other fruit into small pieces and freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. When frozen, transfer into plastic zip-top bags and use as needed.

Healthy Energy Bites These are great as a portable breakfast, after-school snack, or to take on camping or backpacking trips. Dried dates can be softened by soaking in boiling water for about 10 minutes; if the dates are particularly tough, soaking will help create a smoother texture. Drain the dates well and process as directed. Other dried fruits, such as apricots, figs or prunes, can be substituted for the dates.

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1 cup almonds (or other nut of your choice) 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter (may need more or less depending on textural preference) 1 cup pitted dates, soaked if necessary 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt Flaked coconut, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts to garnish (optional)

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Place almonds (or other nuts) and dried fruit in work bowl of food processor and process until roughly chopped. Add remaining ingredients (except optional garnishes) and process until a smooth mixture is formed; you can leave it a little chunky if you like textural contrast. Using lightly dampened hands, roll mixture into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll balls in cocoa powder, flaked coconut or additional chopped nuts. These will keep at room temperature but the consistency improves if they’re refrigerated, especially during the hot summer months.

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Shep’s Depot Dog Day to Celebrate Dog Days of Summer Photos courtesy of the Broomfield Depot Museum

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Don’t miss this fun event – it promises to be a great time.

Don’t forget, the historic lecture series continues through October. The speaker series, designed to bring area history to life, is a partnership between the Broomfield Depot Museum, the Museum Friends, and the Crescent Grange in Broomfield. The talks are the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Crescent Grange building, 7901 W. 120th Ave. in Broomfield. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Seating is limited. On Aug. 5 listen to Steve Friesen, director of the Buffalo Bill Museum, who will tell about “Buffalo Bill, Broomfield and Boulder.” On Sept. 2, join Rex Evilsizor, former railroad telegrapher, freight agent, and ICC special agent, who will speak on “The Life and Times of a Railroad Station Agent.” The final presentation for this year’s series is Oct. 7. In keeping with the month of Halloween, Michelle Pearson and friends will present “Stories from Lakeview Cemetery: Fascinating Tales of Broomfield’s Pioneers.” Pearson is a teacher and a preservation educator at History Colorado.

ugust brings the Dog Days of Summer, so the Broomfield Depot Museum Friends have decided to dedicate a dog-day afternoon to families and their dogs in memory of Broomfield’s most famous canine, Shep. Local history buffs will recall that Shep was the dog adopted by toll takers at the toll booth in the 1950s through early 1960s at Broomfield on U.S. 36 – the Boulder-Denver Turnpike. Come celebrate his memory Saturday, Aug. 8, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in Broomfield’s Zang’s Spur Park near the Depot Museum, at 2201 West 10th Ave. Dogs are welcome at this event, on leash of course (dog water will be provided). Bring a camera and take a picture of the family pup in the Shep photo booth, enter the Shep look-alike contest and get a free card with the famous Shep’s Frosty Paws Dog Treat recipe. For a donation to the Broomfield Depot Museum Friends, a root beer float will stave off the heat, served by area youth as their community service project. Charlotte Havey, author of the children’s book “Shep The Turnpike Dog,” will be on hand with her books for sale. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Depot Museum. Julie Parker, dog trainer and “canine good citizen” evaluator will also give a presentation on dog safety for children.

For further information about the Broomfield Depot Museum call 303-460-6824 or visit the museum’s website at broomfielddepotmuseum.org. For more information on the Broomfield Depot Museum Friends go to broomfielddepotfriends.org. To learn more about the Crescent Grange see crescentgrange.org.

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