August 2016 The Broomfielder™ by Loudmouth Media LLC

VOL. 15 // ISSUE 08 // AUGUST 2016

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I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean, Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. Dance … I hope you dance. ~ Lee Ann Womak, “I Hope You Dance”

he start of the school year is a bit magical. It is filled with new beginnings and fresh starts. It presents opportunity and redirection. It is a clean slate and a chance to start over. To embark and to become. Children may not consciously understand this, but it is a feeling that is manifest in entering a classroom with a new teacher and different friends, wearing a pair of new shoes, and carrying a backpack filled with just-purchased supplies. It is the confidence of a fresh haircut and the excitement of the months ahead. As the wife of a teacher and the mother of two, like so many others, our world revolves around the school year. This fall as I watch my husband return to his classroom to teach and my younger daughter start the second half of her high school career, we also send our oldest off to begin her college career. The air is filled with promise. This year, I am also taking on a new “learning” challenge. Earlier this summer I received an invitation to participate as a dancer in the Broomfield Community Foundation’s Dancing with the Stars 2016. I write this on the eve of my first lesson with my teacher and partner Lucio Escuadra of Booth Dance Denver. I have to admit, this is a bit out of my comfort zone. Many friends have asked me what I plan to do for the performance. My first thought is, “not fall down.” But I am excited to embark on something new and I am honored to be part of this great event that raises money to help so many in the Broomfield community. I am thinking about music selections and recalling my childhood tap class and my high school cheerleading days. It will be like riding a bike, right? I am excited for the journey and looking forward to the dance. I hope to see you there.

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Don’t miss Broomfield’s National Night Out at the Broomfield County Commons from 5:00 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. This year Neighborhood Watch brings a new message to the event, “It’s not just about crime prevention any more; it’s about creating a community network to provide a safer place to live!” National Night Out is celebrated across the nation as a night of safety awareness. 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, touch-a-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 visit www.broomfield.org. Photo courtesy of the City and County of Broomfield

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AUGUST 03

The Broomfield Summer Concert Series continues with the music of Milestone, a local band with a huge repertoire in classic and Latin rock, funk and rhythm and blues, performing a free All Beatles show at 7:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Amphitheater (outside) or Broomfield Auditorium (inside) depending upon the weather. Milestone is a variety band composed of some of the finest musicians in the state. The band is well known for their impressive musicianship and versatility. For more information visit http://www. markdiamondmusic.com/milestone.html.

AUGUST 05

BackStory Theatre presents Fantastic Friday Theatre – Space Trek AND Star Farce Parodies, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. All shows are original works written by the cast and director. Each individual play is approximately 20-30 minutes long, and together are an excellent opportunity to introduce children to theatre in a fun, approachable way. Tickets are $3 for guests four-years-old and older and are available at www.backstorytheatre.org or at the door.

AUGUST 05

Broomfield Youth Symphony / Intermezzo Academy of Music presents its Summer Festival Concert from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, $5 for children 6-16, and children 5 and under free. Purchase tickets are the door or call 720-432-6873 in advance. Enjoy the work of Intermezzo’s summer orchestra camp participants featuring students aged 4 through adult. This year’s theme is Star Wars/Film Music.

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Chadash Dance, a new professional contemporary dance company based in the Denver area, presents “A Life’s Song,” a captivating story told through dance that follows a life, from childhood to old age. Two nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. This transcendent journey of movement will provoke thought, stir the soul, and fill the heart. For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://chadash.brownpapertickets.com/.

AUGUST 17

Enjoy the musical stylings of Jim Lauderdale in a special concert at the Broomfield Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Jim is a multiple Grammy and Americana Music Association Award-winning musician and one of the most respected artists working the Americana, Bluegrass and Country music communities today. His record, Buddy and Jim, which he wrote and recorded with longtime friend and collaborator Buddy Miller, was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Americana Album category and several Americana Music Awards, a show which he has hosted since 2002. For more information and to buy tickets visit http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2564918.

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The Mwebaza Foundation is hosting a children’s concert with the Grammynominated children’s performer, the Pop Up’s, headlining the event from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. Come ready for two hours of interactive entertainment. This is an all ages, family event. For information and to buy tickets email mwebazafoundation@gmail.com.

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The end of summer break is right around the corner. As you prepare to head back to school this fall, it is important to pay attention to your child’s sleep schedule. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that any school-age child receives between nine and 11 hours of sleep each night. But it is important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all number for how much sleep your child needs each night. Some kids might need more than 11 hours, however, kids rarely do well with less than nine. Watching your child’s behavior is a great way to recognize if he or she is getting the correct amount of sleep. If your child is acting sleepy or cranky during the day, has a hard to get out of bed in the morning or is having trouble focusing on schoolwork and other tasks, you should consider adjusting your child’s sleep schedule.

Here are some tips to help your child ease back into a new sleep schedule and help make sure that he or she does not start the school year on the wrong side of the bed: • Gradually re-establish a school sleep schedule – incrementally enforce a bedtime and wake your child up when you would need to during the school year, beginning prior to the first week of school.

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A child not getting the right amount of sleep is at higher risk for health concerns such as obesity and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), so it’s not something to be taken lightly. If you ever have a concern about your child’s sleep patterns, talk to your doctor.

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School Supply Drives

Aim to Equip Students in Need By Kristen Beckman

For many students, the start of a new school year is filled with excitement, anticipation, and a trip to the store to stock up on school supplies. But for up to 190,000 Colorado children living in poverty, the start of the new school year serves as a reminder that they don’t have the basic supplies they need. “It is really difficult for kids to be successful without these tools,” said Lisandra Gonzales, chief operating officer of A Precious Child, one organization working to ensure underprivileged children have the school supplies they need to be successful in school. The organization’s Fill A Backpack program provides a new backpack filled with supplies to children who otherwise might not have the supplies they need for school. The backpacks are tailored to meet the needs of specific age groups. The program is one of 12 programs A Precious Child provides to children in eight counties across the Denver area, including Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Weld. Last year the program provided 8,472 backpacks filled with supplies to students in all eight counties, and served 33,588 children total across its programs. Because the backpack program was founded in Broomfield, A Precious Child fills 100 percent of the backpack requests it receives in Broomfield. Backpacks are distributed via organizations and agencies that have direct contact with children who need them, including hospitals, nonprofits, churches, and police departments. “We’re essentially focused on removing barriers to a child’s education so they can be successful,” said Gonzales. “One of the things that is so critical for kids at school is to be well-equipped, because then they have a little bit more of an even playing field to be successful. “What we are trying to accomplish is taking a child out of the cycle of poverty,” continued Gonzales. “It’s a complicated thing to do, but we know that education is one thing that can help bring a child out of the cycle of poverty.” Those who want to help can purchase a backpack and fill it with supplies, drop off supplies during a supply drive or in bins located throughout the community, make monetary donations, host a fundraiser or supply drive, or become a sponsor. A list of needed supplies and drop-off location as well as details about hosting a drive and donating funds is available at www.apreciouschild.org. Crayons to Calculators in Louisville also collects school supplies to distribute to kids in need. The group hopes to provide backpacks full of supplies to 10,000 students in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts. Students who need supplies can request a backpack through their school, where administrators and counselors are trained to distribute the backpacks discreetly. Crayons to Calculators asks schools to forecast their needs each spring for the coming school year, and delivery of supplies takes place one week before school starts. The program accepts donations of supplies, monetary donations, and volunteer time. More information and a list of needed supplies is available at www.crayonstocalculators.org

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Several Broomfield public schools within the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) are undergoing significant upgrades in efficiency, classroom design, air quality, and more as funds from a voter-approved bond measure in 2014 are put to use. A combination of improved learning environments, savvy integrated building systems, and reduced energy costs are helping make these schools some of the most innovative academic facilities in the area.

n Broomfield, BVSD schools under construction include Broomfield Heights Middle School, Emerald Elementary, and Birch Elementary. Broomfield High, Kohl Elementary, and Aspen Creek K-8 are in design phases for improvements. “When we talk about the renovations that will happen across the District, a key theme is expanding educational opportunities,” said Susan Cousins, BVSD’s Bond Communications Specialist. While some changes may be subtle and others will be quite obvious, all of the projects are focused on how to enhance and maintain a healthy learning environment as detailed in the

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District’s educational facility master plan. 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, and 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,” said Susan. On the other hand, more variety and flexibility is being built into spaces at the schools for additional creative and functional learning modes throughout the day, she

added. In fact, all the projects are being guided by BVSD’s “Innovation Guiding Principles” with a theme of building student success via nextgeneration learning environments. The goal is to create learning environments that are agile and multi-functional to support the learning needs of students for years to come. From moving walls to creating different floor plans with multiple classes and teachers in open commons area, to rooms designed as “makers’ spaces,” areas for quiet activities, and overall philosophy enabling collaborative learning – these upgrades are making Broomfield schools as innovative as possible. Emerald Elementary is the largest of the projects, as the old school is being demolished and a completely new school is being built. The new school will have the same square footage, however it will be two stories, so the footprint will be smaller and the design allows for more energy efficiency and interior flow of activities and students. The gym will remain and be incorporated into the new building (Check out 3-D videos modeling the Emerald Curiosity Center and the full design presentation on the projects page at http://bond.bvsd.org). For a few schools in the bond program they are doing a “deep energy retrofit.” When there is a significant remodeling of mechanical systems, typically heating, air conditioning, ventilation, windows, roofing etc. there is an opportunity to implement a much more integrated design. “We look at how all those components can be more effective and efficient working together,” said Susan. Emerald Elementary offers a special opportunity to compare the energy costs between the former and new school; Susan described that they project a 58% reduction in energy use. “Annual savings will be about $12,000. We measure this in Energy Use Intensity (EUI) which correlates to energy used per square foot per year. Emerald is currently at an EUI of 73 and our energy modeling brings us to nearly 30,” she said. Similarly, Broomfield Heights will see a 30% EUI reduction through its retrofit – while at the same time adding air conditioning. “We’re seeing cost savings as well as improved air quality and comfort for students and staff. We project $13,000 in annual energy savings,” said Susan.

For some of the schools targeted to receive funding, like Birch Elementary, air conditioning upgrades are crucial because the school is being used throughout the summer for additional classes and programming. “These upgrades will really help the learning atmosphere in the schools over the summertime, when people may not realize we are still actually using the space for classroom activities,” she added. The air conditioning and heating system upgrades are particularly important, as each school will experience better air quality and more nuanced temperature control. These subtle characteristics of the learning environment (and sometimes not so subtle – concentrating when the room is sweltering or chilly is not easy) will be better managed and in turn provide a better learning environment. Each principal and network of parents and teachers have the chance to discuss how the bond funds can implement new flexible learning options. “There are opportunities throughout all the schools to use these bond funds for innovative learning spaces, each one has a certain amount they can spend,” said Susan. In his message to the community in May, BVSD Superintendent Dr. Bruce Messinger highlighted the oversight for the entire bond program by the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. “The group has met regularly since May 2015 to review financial reports and project progress. When necessary, the committee reviews and makes recommendations for changes to project scopes of work and budgets,” said Dr. Messinger. “Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity for public comment at each meeting.”

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ood food is a key component of mental focus and overall health, but few of us make the time to start our own or our kids’ days with a healthy meal, and lunch is often neglected too. Remember that nutritious food helps you and your children stay energized and focused; healthy meals aid concentration and productivity and help prevent blood sugar crashes. Include a balance of high-quality lean protein (eggs, tofu, and chicken), healthy fats (nuts, seeds, avocado), and plenty of vegetables and whole grains. Preparing your family’s breakfast and lunch every day doesn’t need to be overly complicated or time-consuming, but it definitely saves time if you plan ahead and cook in batches. Taking the time to plan for and make healthy breakfasts and packed lunches for you and your kids is absolutely worth it!

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By Sara Baker, MS, CSCS

n Thursday, September 29, Dancing with the Broomfield Stars returns to the 1STBANK Center for the 7th year. The event pairs eight Broomfield “Stars” – novice dancers from the Broomfield community – with dance instructors from local Metro-area dance studios. Similar to the popular television show, the Broomfield Stars and dance instructors practice for several weeks and then showcase their rehearsed dance on the night of the event. This year’s show will be emceed by Belen De Leon of 9News and will be a fun-filled evening with great food, entertainment, and a fantastic opportunity for attendees to give back to the community in the name of their favorite dancer. Attendees vote for their favorite dancers through donations. The couple who brings in the most money will be declared the winners. You don’t need to attend the event to weigh in on the competition – you can vote for your favorite dancers via online donations. All proceeds from the event benefit the Broomfield Community Foundation. The Broomfield Community Foundation’s purpose is to accept contributions and provide support through grants to non-profit groups providing services throughout the Broomfield community. The Foundation’s mission is to inspire the community to connect people with causes that meet the needs of neighbors through caring, compassion, and charitable giving. The event would not be possible without the generous donations and support of many local restaurants and businesses, or without the dedication and donation of instruction and studio time from the professional dance instructors. Ryan Shanahan of Joyful Ballroom Dance, is looking forward to participating for the second year and states, “I got involved last year. I had a great time with it. Getting to know the organizers, the other instructors, and their stars was a wonderful experience. After seeing how much this event helped out the community and how it brought so many together, of course I wanted to do it again this year. I’m looking forward to showcasing what my partner, Jennifer and I have been working hard on during these recent last few weeks.” Allison Johnson of Allison Johnson Dance is also coming back for her second year as an instructor. “This is my second year participating and I had so much fun last year. I’m ecstatic about dancing with Paul Derda – a man who has given so much of himself to this town – and will now give a few more smiles. I hope to someday make half the impact he has.” George and Nahetzin Grijalva of Loftea Café have been involved the past 5 years, as both a participating restaurant and performers. “We said yes initially because we wanted to help and get more involved with our Broomfield community. We have continued to say yes because it’s

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a lot of fun and we continue to make that connection with the people of our community, the dancers, and help out in a great cause. We are looking forward to this year’s performances done by exceptionally brave people. From a professional point of view, I’m always amazed by the bravery the “stars” display and the level of professionalism they bring to this show having no previous performance experience. It’s not an easy task standing in a crowd of hundreds, most of them your peers, and becoming exposed performing a skill you just learned. And on top of that you have to make it look like that’s what you do every day. My favorite part is being backstage and watching them walk onto that big stage crossing the curtain from the back into the front and seeing them overcome their fears, their nerves, and their challenges.” The dancers also put in a great amount of time and effort to prepare for their performances and all have different reasons for participating. Joan Robinson, one of the Broomfield Stars states “I got involved with the Stars after going to the event last year. It is a wonderful fundraiser for Broomfield. I love to dance and I feel privileged to be considered to dance this year.” Jaq Poussot explains “I am involved because I am the second of three generations to be raised in Broomfield. I think the Foundation does amazing things for the community and I am eager to see them continue to grow and flourish!” Dave Manley, though new to dancing this year as a Star has been involved with the Broomfield Community Foundation since its founding in 1993. “The Foundation is a wonderful organization that really brings the power of many together and makes their efforts and dollars go farther to help many aspects of the community. I have been thinking about dancing for the last couple years as I really believe it is important to do things outside your comfort zone and this will really be that for me. To challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause is a combination I felt compelled to try.” Doors for the event open at 5:30 p.m. on September 29 and food is served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.broomfieldfoundation. org/dancing-with-the-broomfield-stars and include the show, food tastings, and parking. Come out and support the community and enjoy a night of fun! TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM

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Broomfield’s Roads By Dan Powers

There have been numerous roadway improvement projects underway this year in Broomfield, with various levels of impacts on our daily commutes and errands. Here are a few of the bigger efforts shaping the flow of traffic around town.

owell Blvd. has been a focus for upgrades for several years; City of Broomfield Engineer Katie Allen said the vision for Lowell Blvd.’s improvements dates back to the Master Plan in 2006, when City Council saw the need to make several arterial roads throughout the city more efficient. There were some places with two lanes on one side and one lane on the other, places with and without sidewalks, and similar discrepancies. “This was due to various factors: some segments were built by developers, some were open space, etc.” said Katie. “As plans developed, Lowell Blvd. was divided into two projects. One half went from Midway south to 120th Ave. and has become a four-lane road nearing completion this month. The other project goes north from Midway to 136th Ave. which is a two-lane roadway with a vision including improvements such as new curbs, gutters and drainage, sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, etc. “

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For the Lowell Blvd. north project, Katie expects the City will be accepting bids from developers this fall and shortly after that utility work will likely get started. While there isn’t a formal timeline yet, the project is imminent and key themes of the project will include: • Construct a two-lane arterial roadway section with bike lanes and center raised landscaped median; • Provide dedicated turn lanes at intersections where warranted; • Complete all missing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; • Landscape the east side of road between curb and sidewalk; • Landscape the west side of the road along the Open Space with less formal native materials; • Bury any existing overhead utilities; • Install stand-alone streetlights; and • Install pedestrian level lights adjacent to Open Space.

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The Lowell south section was just about complete as of press time. In April a status report to City Council estimated that the final paving would be placed at the end of May. However, that didn’t occur and Broomfield City Council has been vocal in their concerns over the length of time the upgrades have taken. In June City & County Manager Charles Ozaki and Katie Allen described the

We’re still working on the geometry of alternate road designs. We’re analyzing numerous factors based on community input; understanding the need to move forward with this project is a priority for the City.”

factors influencing the timing of this project. Rain and snow slowed the pace, plus it was prudent to wait for the construction of the Broomfield Veterinary Clinic to tap into water and sewer pipes before final paving. It is expected that all paving will be done in July and work on new irrigation and landscaped areas will be complete by the end of August.

There are capacity, safety, and drainage issues shaping this project.” Another major intersection improvement project is underway at the intersection of 120th Ave. and U.S. Hwy 36. In 2015 Broomfield made $2 million available for the 120th Avenue Connection Project, which is expected to be complete in 2018. The project is meant to ease traffic woes by connecting Colo. 128 and 120th Ave., creating an easier route from U.S. 36 and Wadsworth Parkway to 120th Ave.

One of Broomfield City Council’s 2016 priorities has been Dillon Road and West 144th Ave.; this is a regional roadway with connectivity to I-25, U.S. 287, and arterial street connections to Lafayette and Louisville. City Council ensured funding was in the 2016 budget to widen the corridor to four continuous through lanes from just west of South 120th Street to Sheridan Boulevard. The project will include the recommended bike and pedestrian path/lane improvements as well. “There are capacity, safety, and drainage issues shaping this project,” said Katie. “Dillon Road is more complicated because we have to get right-of-way access and acquire property depending on which design alternative is selected. There are a lot of technical items for us to get our arms around before we get started,” said Katie. The list includes a gas regulating station owned by Xcel Energy, an irrigation ditch owned by the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company, water tanks, power lines, and residential property. “Based on comments from the public open house in March, we’re looking at a few different improvements and alignments,” said Kathryn Bergh, Broomfield’s CIP Project Manager. “We’re still working on the geometry of alternate road designs. We’re analyzing numerous factors based on community input; understanding the need to move forward with this project is a priority for the City.” For example, some residents had asked about including a frontage road in the design, however additional right-of-way purchases on the north side of Dillon Road were prohibitively expensive. There will be additional public meetings and presentations to Council over the next few months as design alternatives are refined. The final alignment selected will determine the number of properties, or pieces of property, the City needs to acquire.

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Education & Economy A well-educated workforce is the foundation for economic success. Recently the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in partnership with Mercer Consulting reported that a highly educated and skilled workforce is Colorado’s main competitive advantage in attracting professional services and finance firms to move to or expand in Colorado. Colorado ranks 2nd in the number of citizens with a bachelor’s degree and has the 2nd best school system in the United States. In Colorado, high school graduates achieve ACT and SAT scores in the top 20th percentile for each test. Colorado also ranks 6th regarding fourth graders proficient or better in reading. These are all great statistics for our State. Yet we continue to hear about the need for a qualified workforce. The Colorado Workforce Development Council presented The Colorado Talent Pipeline Report to the Colorado State Legislature on October 15 of last year. While the report recognizes Colorado’s highly educated workforce, low unemployment rate and strong economy, it also points out the regional economies and educational attainment levels show a great variance. Colorado meets their workforce needs by attracting many highly educated employees from outside the state. They made a very important point, “Colorado must ensure that the education and training pipelines within our state are adequately preparing youth and adults for the workforce and are aligned with the needs of the economy.” Legislation has been passed recently that will provide support for career pathway development, providing additional support for special populations. However, we must take a look at how our community is doing in regards to education and meeting the needs of the local businesses. The Broomfield Chamber will be working to bring about collaboration between our business community and students to ensure their continued success after graduation. We will gain a better understanding of the skills and education required by our local businesses when searching for a qualified worker. As a Board Member of the Broomfield Workforce Center, we are also able to help promote all of their free services to both job seekers and businesses. Now is the time to invest in our future. TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM

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