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VOL. 14 // ISSUE 10 // OCTOBER 2015

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Beauty Blossom Med Spa Moves to Erie One Book, One Broomfield BCAH Nurtures Broomfield’s Budding Artists What is Creative Broomfield? Broomfield Arts & Culture – Enjoy Music, Museums, Movies, and More Get Your History on All Winter Long at the Broomfield Depot Museum Kaleidoscope of Hope Event Benefits Child Abuse Victims Cooking Class: Hearty Meals for Cooler Nights Bedding Donations Sought for Returning Fort Carson Troops How To Take Better Photos

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art washing souls.

The purpose of is the dust of daily life off our ~ Pablo Picasso

elcome to the first issue of The Broomfielder™ dedicated to the Arts in Broomfield. In this issue you will find several articles focusing on the organizations dedicated to cultivating and maintaining the rich arts and cultural programs in our community. I don’t consider myself an “artistic” person. I can read music – a little. I can play keyboard instruments – a little. I thoroughly enjoy singing -- Christmas Carols in church when the choir and musicians are quite loud and the music is more bass then treble and my voice is not likely to be singled out from the roar. I have always been in awe of and a bit envious of people who can sing and dance and act. I have two very talented siblings who can draw and paint. I have painted a few pieces at those trendy “paint and sip wine” places, but I do not consider myself an artist in this way either. Some people might say that this stringing together of words is art, but I am not sure about that. At this point in my life I am more a consumer of arts. As a child, I danced! I danced enough to land myself on the Broomfield High School cheerleading squad but my pursuit of dance pretty much ended after that. Until my girls were born. I encouraged my two daughters to dance and each of them began taking classes at Broomfield’s Dance Arts Studio at a very young age. Dance Arts was part of our family’s life for more than a decade while my girls were young and I loved, loved, loved watching my daughters dance! One of my greatest memories is dancing in a mother daughter dance with my girls at one of the Dance Arts recitals when they were about 5 and 7. It was a country western line dance and we had so much fun! It was great to learn something together and exhilarating to perform on the stage. I must thank Heidi Thomas and Jane Spain for all of our wonderful years at Dance Arts! After the performance, as I tucked my girls into bed that night, they each told me it was the best day ever! To this day, I agree. Definitely one of the best days ever. As Pablo Picasso said, we washed a bit of the dust off that day, and just the memory has the very same powerful effect. Thanks for reading, Tina Eichner, Editor

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Don’t miss the Halloween “Spooktacular” storytelling event from the Broomfield Spellbinders at the Broomfield Community Center, in the Lakeshore Room, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Seven oral storytellers will tell spirited tales around an unusual indoor campfire. Some of the stories and storytellers are Ann Cress telling “The Boy Who Drew Cats,” Marc Brown telling “The Rabbit and the Raccoon,” Vicki Tiedeman telling “Ananzi Goes Fishing” which is from the story archives on the spellbinders.org website, and Kay Landers telling “S’more Sasquatch.” Stories come from the Spellbinders website, books in personal collections and public libraries, as well as from other websites. The stories will not be gory and are intended to be entertaining with “chills and thrills” typical of campfire stories. Donations to support Spellbinders will be accepted. Spellbinders is a volunteer, non-profit organization of adults who tell stories in school classrooms every month. For more information visit the www.spellbinders.org website.

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The Annual Broomfield Recreation Services Halloween Spooktacular will be held at the 1st Bank Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come dressed in costume and bring a bag for your goodies. There will be carnival games, jumping castles, wagon rides, crafts, entertainment, and “treat or suite-ing.” The event is guaranteed to be a treat for kids of all ages! Pre-registration is recommended, but not necessary. $5 per participant.

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Meet your friends at the Broomfield Auditorium for the Fiesta Colorado: Day of the Dead Celebration from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This seasonal experience is a traditional and unique performance celebrating the evening of “El Dia De Los Muertos.” This program is a special presentation performed by the Fiesta Colorado Dance Company. It is reviewed by World Dance Reviews as “Pure to the core and preserving this Mexican cultural tradition” and is described as a colorful and joyful presentation celebrating death, love, and life and is suitable for the whole family. Tickets are $10-$15. Visit www.fiestacolorado.org for more information.

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Don’t miss the Boulder International Film Festival Contemporary Shorts brought to you in Broomfield by Broomfield Cultural Affairs at 7:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. Named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals” in the world by MovieMaker Magazine, the Boulder International Film Festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema. Selections are rated PG-13. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at www.film2.brownpapertickets.com. This year’s films include: 1. Mr. Hublot 2. The Date 3. Saturday Girls 4. Date with Fate 5. Do I Have to Take Care of Everything? 6. Irish Folk Furniture 7. 9 Meter 8. Love and Germophobia

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One Book, One Broomfield Events: Thursday, October 1, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Getting Started in Genealogy Beginning genealogy class with professional genealogist Diane Barbour. Two part series with American Wars.

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his year’s selection for the One Book, One Broomfield program is Neverhome, by Laird Hunt. Rooted firmly in historical fact, Laird puts a fresh twist on a timeless subject, spinning the tale of a woman who leaves her husband at home to care for their children while she disguises herself as a man to fight for the Union in the Civil War. The subject of Neverhome happens to correspond with the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Although not a requirement, past selections have sometimes coincided with historical events. Last year’s One Book, One Broomfield selection written by Margaret Coel tied her novel, Blood Memory, and her historical nonfiction book, Chief Left Hand, to the 150th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. The One Book, One Broomfield program, originally launched by former Mayor Karen Stuart, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and continues to flourish. Events related to Neverhome are scheduled from October 1 through November 7 at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library. The culminating live author talk and book signing this year will be held at the Broomfield Auditorium. According to Broomfield’s Director of Library Services and Cultural Affairs Roberta Depp, more than 850 items correlating to the program last year were read and circulated, with a grand total of 1,069 people who read or listened to audio books or attended events. These numbers illustrate beautifully the mission of One Book, One Broomfield, which, according to Depp, is to “help bring the community together through literature.” Depp’s favorite part of the program is the culminating Author Talk. “Meeting and hearing the author speak about what hooked their interest, why they chose to write about their particular subject, is inspiring.”

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Thursday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. American Wars, So Many Records Learn about wars in America from the Revolution to 1900 and how to utilize records to find ancestors. Sunday, October 11, 2:00 p.m. Exploring the Civil War: History through Artifacts See artifacts from Spotsylvania and the Andersonville prison site and learn how the study of artifacts helps gain a deeper understanding of historical events. Sunday, October 18, 2:00 p.m. Clara Barton: Living History Presentation Hear Clara’s tribute to the soldiers and discover how she worked through government red tape to care for the wounded and establish the American Red Cross. Thursday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. Civil War and Society A discussion about the lasting impacts of the Civil War with Dr. Patricia Richards, professor of American History at Metropolitan State University. Thursday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion with the Bookwoman Kerry Pettis from the Broomfield Enterprise will lead the discussion. Saturday, November 7, Author Talk at 7:00 p.m. and Book Signing at 8:00 p.m. Meet author of Neverhome, Laird Hunt. All events at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library except the November 7 event which will be held at the Broomfield Auditorium.

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The Broomfield Artist Guild Annual Member Show will be held at Front Range Community College in Westminster from Oct. 2 through Oct. 29. The Broomfield Artist Guild was formed in 1980 and its membership has steadily grown with the city of Broomfield. Artists range from evolving talents to established national professionals. The Guild said the annual show represents the group’s ongoing tribute to the future of the arts as a catalyst for education and enhancement of all people’s lives. For more information visit www.broomfieldartguild.org.

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; a time to educate and raise awareness about the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many neglect to take the steps to properly detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Every female over the age of 20 should be familiar with the technique, benefits, and limitations of a Breast Self Exam (BSE). Regularly examining your breasts on your own can be an important way to detect breast cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treated successfully. Not every cancer can be found this way, but it is a critical step all women should take. The best time to perform the exam is during the menstrual cycle or just after it is over. The BSE involves two aspects – Inspection and Palpation of the breast tissue.

• Inspection: For this form of breast exam, there are three positions you should use while standing in front of a mirror undressed from the waist up. The first is standing with your hands relaxed by the side of the hip, the second is with your hand on the hips tightening the chest muscles and finally clasping hands behind the head. In all above positions, notice the size, shape, position of the breasts and nipples and inspect for any skin changes by turning from side to side and leaning forward as needed to inspect all parts of the breasts including arm pits and underneath the breasts. • Palpation: This is best done in lying down position. Using your right hand to feel your left breast and then your left hand to feel your right breast. Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together. Using up and down overlapping pattern move across the entire breast tissue using three levels of pressure – light, medium, and firm. Make sure to check your breast from the underarm to the collarbone to the middle of the sternum. Finally squeeze the nipples to check for any discharge. Any visible bumps, skin dimpling, puckering, discoloration, nipple discharge or simply any changes from previous exams must be reported. Should you have abnormalities or questions after your self-breast exam, set up an appointment with you women’s health provider.

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In an age of diminishing budgets for the arts throughout the country, Broomfield has taken the road less traveled. The city and its citizens have demonstrated they value the arts by supporting a variety of groups and programs that promote art in Broomfield.

ne local group that focuses specifically on helping artists and art-related groups is the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities (BCAH). The council provides resources and assistance to help artists gain exposure within the community as well as community events that give citizens an opportunity to enjoy a variety of art. “Our main purpose is to nurture the arts and art groups in Broomfield and the surrounding areas,” said Chippy Cianci, co-president of the BCAH board of directors. Although it has always been an independent Serving as an ‘incubator’ for groups focused on art or art-related organization, BCAH originally was funded by the city. programs, BCAH provides everything from funding and assistance When the city and county began receiving Scientific for artists to help with organizing community events. BCAH allows and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) allocations, artists to use the group’s insurance, place ads in its newsletters and on BCAH was removed from the city budget and instead its website and social media outlets, and provides discounts on stages received SCFD funds. BCAH also receives donations and venues for performances. from individuals as well as grants from Colorado “The main thing we want to do is try to nurture new artists in all media Creates, the Broomfield Community and allow them to perform and get recognized,” said Cianci. Foundation, Wells Fargo, and other “It allows them to perform for free or at a drastically reduced funding programs. rate. If they had to do this on their own, they would have to BCAH operated as a completely charge so much that it would be a real obstacle to success.” volunteer organization until about 15 BCAH is committed to providing at least half of Our main purpose is years ago when it added a full-time its programming free and open to the public with to nurture the arts office manager and a part-time grant events geared toward families and individuals of all ages, and art groups in writer, said Cianci. The council board genders, and ethnicities. Broomfield and the of directors currently consists of eight The council is an independent, nonprofit group surrounding areas. volunteers, but additional volunteers created by the city of Broomfield in 1973. It began as are always needed to help with office part of the city’s effort to encourage and support the arts work, event tasks, marketing, and social in Broomfield, and its mission has remained the same media efforts. for more than 40 years.

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s Our main goal is to increase our general membership and recruit new artists or organizations,” said Cianci. “We are open to new ideas.

BCAH is involved with several well-known community events and organizations in Broomfield, including Broomstock, which features live music, art, and food to mark the last day of school and the beginning of summer. BCAH also organizes an annual Student Art Show, which debuted in 1995, at the Broomfield Recreation Center. This year the show featured 456 submissions from students attending 11 schools and an all-school mural submitted by Kohl Elementary School. The opening night of the show included musical entertainment provided by winners of this year’s Piano Festival, another program supported by BCAH. More than 780 people attended the show. The Broomfield Youth Symphony is another local organization supported by BCAH. The group provides an after-school music program for students at schools with limited music courses, or homeschooled students who otherwise wouldn’t have access to school-based music programs. The group now encompasses nearly 100 students and has achieved its own nonprofit status.

In all, BCAH has more than two dozen member organizations and community programs, including the ASTER Women’s Chamber Choir, Broomfield Art Guild, Broomfield Civic Chorus, Broomfield Music Teachers’ Association, Broomfield Spellbinders, Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Repertory Singers, Dance Arts Studio, Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Rocky Mountain Brassworks, and Summer Sundays at the Brunner Farmhouse. “Many well-known organizations in Broomfield started with BCAH and are still supporting members,” said Cianci. “We are reaching out into the community to reach artists who aren’t aware of us and what we do. “Our main goal is to increase our general membership and recruit new artists or organizations,” said Cianci. “We are open to new ideas.” More information is available at www.artsinbroomfield.org TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM

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• Did you celebrate Shep’s Depot Dog Day? • Have you visited the Veteran’s Memorial Museum or shows at the Audi? Those are just a few of the dozens of cultural resources in Broomfield that are nurtured via the vision of Creative Broomfield, the city’s Arts and Cultural Master Plan. This year the plan was updated to reflect the latest cultural opportunities and desires of the community following a robust public engagement process.

he concept behind Creative Broomfield is that a cultural arts planning strategy can support economic development, tourism, and the city’s quality of life goals. “Broomfield as a community really embraces culture, it’s a priority for citizens,” said Karen Gerrity, Broomfield’s Cultural Affairs Manager. While today it may be easy to identify numerous cultural amenities in Broomfield, a rich history led to the need for an update to the plan. Karen explains that when Broomfield was becoming a County in 2001, a Cultural Council was formed to manage the annual allocation of funds from the voter-approved Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). “One of the first responsibilities of the Council was to create an Arts and Culture Master Plan,” she said. “This group was the original ‘Creative Broomfield.’ Since that time, Broomfield’s population, median income, demographics,

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and various characteristics of the community have changed – the updated plan takes these factors into account. There have been dramatic changes in the last 14 years, and there are many more public cultural resources to be managed now,” said Karen. “There wasn’t a Veterans Museum then, there wasn’t a Public Arts Committee, the Cultural Affairs Division was just getting established, there was no Auditorium or 1STBank Center – all these changes meant it was time to formally update the plan.”

Gene Sobczak, President of Protea Consulting, was hired as a project consultant in September 2014 and he facilitated months of public conversations and outreach, ultimately involving more than 500 Broomfield residents, employees, and visitors. One clever process to discern people’s interests on possible events and services, such as dance, art, music, and history programs involved a public meeting in which attendees were given “Culture Cash” to discern what was important. “They could fund a variety of options, and one of the top requests was more theatrical performances at the Audi; so I put out a request to SCFD and other organizations and we have already hosted and scheduled more events,” said Karen. Another desire was more films: Karen connected with the Boulder Independent Film Festival for resources and now award winning shorts are being scheduled. Other selections included mobile museum exhibits for use in schools and throughout Broomfield, cultural programs for youth, a professional art gallery, participatory community public art projects, and renovation of Broomfield’s outdoor amphitheater.

In May, Broomfield City Council formally approved the updated plan. Key goals include: • To promote Broomfield as a well-recognized center for vibrant arts and culture activities that engage the community and contribute to economic development. • To strengthen the role of arts, culture, and heritage in Broomfield by increasing public attendance and participation in these cultural activities, encouraging advocacy for arts and culture, and expanding support for arts and cultural organizations through memberships and donations. • To enhance the cultural environment in Broomfield by conducting a thorough needs assessment of cultural assets in Broomfield to determine what additional opportunities to pursue. • To generate public/private partnerships to ensure that arts and culture programming and opportunities are incorporated successfully in community development. • To cultivate the potential and strengthen the sustainability of local arts, culture and heritage organizations through collective planning, improved communication, and more effective use of community resources. Karen points out a strength of the plan is its focus on public/private partnerships. “A lot of the arts’ success in Broomfield is based on this model. For example, the Veteran’s Memorial Museum began with citizen volunteers creating a non-profit, then the City donated the space and IT support,” said Karen. “You can look at the 1StBank Center the same way – the city owns the property and hires an entertainment manager for the space. That’s the kind of collaboration that makes the cultural landscape so rich and work so well in Broomfield. ” Broomfield’s success in ‘bringing life to great ideas’ is a testament to its understanding, if not mastery, of the ‘art’ of public/ private partnerships. Its investment in cultural groups and programs that collaborate with private and public partners offers a compelling alternative to older municipal expectations of economic development occurring from stand-alone investments in the arts. ~ From the Creative Broomfield 2015 Update

Another strength of Creative Broomfield is that it is not a plan from city staff guessing what they thought people would like. “Instead, this is from people saying ‘this is what we want and how we will help make it happen’, that inclusive process is very important.” In that vein, Karen encourages people to attend events, comment, donate to the various arts-oriented non-profits, and volunteer time on Boards. Also, “Tell City Council about an event you attend or write a letter to the editor. All this makes sure culture stays front and center in Broomfield.” For more information visit www. creativebroomfield.com or reach Karen Gerrity at kgerrity@broomfield.org or 303464-5835. Follow them on Facebook too: www.facebook.com/broomfieldculture.

Broomfield’s Arts and Cultural Organizations:

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The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) continues its collaboration with Broomfield Cultural Affairs with another series of Contemporary Short Films on October 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Audi. This diverse selection of short films has something for everyone. Tickets are $7. For more information on these and other events taking place at the Broomfield Auditorium please visit www.attheaudi.com. Photo courtesy of the Broomfield Auditorium Facebook

erforming in Broomfield for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 3, is pianist R. Andrew Lee who is widely recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of minimal music. He earned an MA degree in piano performance from the University of MissouriKansas City Conservatory of Music and is currently teaching at Regis University. The performance starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Audi and tickets are $10-$15. The program includes works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Also at the Audi, the popular CU Jazz series begins this month. The program includes: • October 7 – Soul Jazz: Jazz with a dash of funk and R&B • November 4 – Jazz and World War II: Songs and bands from the Greatest Generation • December 2 – Holiday Jazz: Old and new favorites of the season All shows start at 7:00 p.m. and seats are $5.

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The Broomfield Depot Museum Friends presents the last talk in their “Local History Comes Alive” series on October 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Broomfield Crescent Grange. “Stories from Lakeview Cemetery: Fascinating Tales of Broomfield’s Pioneers” is sure to delight audience members. Visit www.broomfielddepotfrends.org for more information.

The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum will host its annual Veterans Day celebration on November 11 at Broomfield High School at 10:00 a.m. The annual ceremony honors and celebrates the service of past veterans and current military personnel with speeches, song, and tributes. Call 303-460-6801 for more information.

A selection of new art on loan pieces will be installed at the end of October as part of Broomfield’s Art for Awhile Program. Pads and pedestals are located in Community Park just west of the Broomfield Library, in the garden behind the North Metro Fire Administration Building, and along the promenade leading into the 1STBank Center.

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Broomfield Depot Museum Friends and staff are planning a unique Halloween activity for friends, members of the museum, and supporters, at a volunteer-only event at the Depot the night before Halloween, Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is for all ages and costumes are welcome. Visitors can come to the museum at night when the lights are needed, which is fun in itself. Treats that are known to have been invented during or before the 1930s will be given in each room. Examples are 1903 Crayola Crayons, 1907 Hershey’s Kisses, 1912 Life Savers candy, 1921 Band Aids, and more. This is an opportunity to see the museum exhibits at your convenience, and is designed as an awareness activity with no specific programs.

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Need a break from holiday festivities or do you want to entertain holiday visitors? The Broomfield Depot Museum is close, right here in Broomfield, and free. The museum will be open the week of Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 28, and Saturdays, Dec. 19 and 26.

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On Nov. 28, come for an activity surrounding cursive handwriting and fountain pens. See old ink wells and pens, decipher script from some of the historic documents in the museum’s collection, and try using a fountain pen.

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On Dec. 19 and 26, the station agent’s living quarters will be decorated for the holiday season just as they might have been when families were living there in the 1930s.

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To create exhibits that illustrate what it was like for families who lived in the depot, it is important to learn more about the life of the depot agents and their families. There are few photographs that document family life in the Broomfield Depot and other Denver & Interurban, Broomfield Depot Museum, Object id #2015.20.1 Colorado & Southern depots. Recently, Broomfield was privileged to have been given photographs and archival material of the Hillen family. Robert Henry Hillen was a station agent and telegrapher at the nearby Superior Depot for almost 12 years. He and his wife, Jeanie Malott Hillen, lived in the station agent’s quarters of the Superior Depot where they raised their grandson and Robert’s namesake, Robert Henry Hillen. The younger Hillen called his grandparents papa and mama. Photographs show that the younger Hillen enjoyed fishing, Jeanie kept a garden, and the family had pets including dogs and at least one bird. Tours of the museum for groups of Outings included visiting the newly eight or more can be arranged by opened Moffat Tunnel and Chautauqua calling 303-460-6824 or 303-460in Boulder. 9014 or by emailing jainlay-conley@ This latest addition joins the many broomfield.org. Staff and docents can items staff keeps busy sorting, catalogutailor tours for specific needs. Tours ing, photographing, and numbering that provide easy help with the Boy Scouts are the result of 39 years of collecting. for Tiger Cubs, Bears, and Wolves hisThere are more than 5,000 artifacts, photory and community requirements, tographs, archival items, and books in the and for the Girl Scout Brownie badge museum collection, and they all need to for Celebrating Community as well as be sorted and catalogued so that future the Junior’s badge for Playing the Past. displays are professionally presented.

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Plan your visit to the Broomfield Depot Museum soon! The Broomfield Depot Museum is open every Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2201 West 10th Avenue in Broomfield. Contact us at 303-460-9014 and visit www.broomfielddepotfriends.org or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BroomfieldDepotMuseum for the latest news and events.

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Kaleidoscope of Hope Event Benefits Child Abuse Victims By Kristen Beckman

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Adams and Broomfield Counties will host its annual Kaleidoscope of Hope event on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Stonebrook Manor in Thornton. The event is the largest fundraising event of the year for the organization, which provides volunteer advocates to represent child victims of abuse and neglect during court cases.

he event includes both a breakfast and a luncheon that will be attended by high-profile members of the community, including business leaders, judges, and county commissioners, said Erin Kaminski, event and campaigns coordinator at CASA. The goal of the campaign is to raise donations representing one volunteer and one child per attendee. It costs $1,200 per year to recruit, train, and support one volunteer, Kaminski said. Event organizers expect 500 attendees each for the breakfast and luncheon, for a total of 1,000 attendees. CASA hopes to raise $200,000 total during this year’s event. The event raised nearly $175,000 last year. During the event, CASA leadership will provide an update on the organization’s operations followed by a presentation highlighting a volunteer and a child who has been helped by CASA. Motivational speaker Alvin Law will then speak about overcoming adversity. Broomfield Health and Human Services and the Adams County Human Services Department receive more than 7,000 calls about suspected child abuse or neglect each year. More than 1,500 children in the counties enter the child welfare court system annually. During the 2014/2015 fiscal year, CASA served 546 children with 226 volunteers. So far this year, the organization has more than 290 volunteers working on 143 active cases. The program’s goal is to serve 600 children this year. Volunteers go through 35 hours of initial training before they are assigned to their first case, and continuing education is required throughout the volunteer’s service. Depending on the length of cases and availability, each volunteer can work on several cases per year. The national average is between one and two cases per year per volunteer. The organization also has volunteer opportunities for help with recruiting as well as serving on committees and assisting with fundraising events. CASA is a nonprofit organization that depends on events such as Kaleidoscope for Hope as well as grants and individual donations to fund its operations. The organization hosts several other fundraising events throughout the year, including a golf tournament in May.

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1 tbsp. good olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup canned chicken or beef stock or broth 1 tbsp. tomato paste 2 1/2 lbs. ground chuck (80-85% lean) 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup ketchup

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan. Add onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add Worcestershire sauce, stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs; mix lightly with a fork. Gently add meat and mix well; don’t overwork or the meatloaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper or place in a traditional loaf pan. Spread ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 60-75 minutes, until internal temperature is 160 degrees and meatloaf is cooked through. Serve hot, preferably with mashed potatoes.

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Pot Roast (Adapted from House & Garden)

Pot roast is rightly considered a classic, and this recipe, adapted from a now-quaint 1963 House & Garden issue, shows why it remains so. At its heart, pot roast is simply a tough cut of meat braised until it is fall-apart tender. Where it truly shines, however, is in the cook’s personalization. Use different liquids, such as stock, beer or wine, and adjust the herbs and vegetables to suit your taste (and what you have on hand). The dish can be made in a Dutch oven on the stove, in the oven or in the slow cooker, and once the initial browning and seasoning is complete, it requires virtually no other work – except to enjoy the delicious smells wafting from your kitchen. • • • • • • • • •

1/4 cup flour 5 lb. beef rump roast 2 or 3 tbsp. lard or canola oil 2 onions, sliced, or 10-12 small white onions, peeled 2 carrots, peeled and chopped Herbs and other seasonings as desired About 1 cup liquid, or as needed (beer, wine, broth, etc.) Other root vegetables as desired, such as turnips, parsnips or rutabagas Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Dry meat well with paper towels. Season flour generously with salt and pepper and place the seasoned flour on a plate. Using your hands, press the meat into the seasoned flour and coat well on all sides. Heat a large Dutch oven or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add the lard or oil. Brown meat well on all sides in the hot oil. Add onions, then cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes. Add carrots, herbs, seasonings, and liquid. Cover tightly and simmer for about 4 hours, until meat is fork-tender. Check occasionally to ensure pan isn’t too dry; add additional liquid if needed. Add desired vegetables during the last hour of cooking. When meat is fork-tender, remove to a serving platter and cover. Pour off fat from pan gravy and simmer gently until reduced and thick. Taste and adjust for seasoning; be wary of reducing too much as this may make the sauce overly salty. Water or stock can be used to thin the gravy if necessary. Slice meat thinly and serve with pan sauce and accompanying vegetables.

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Upcoming Charity Events Support Two Core Broomfield Organizations Heroes of A Precious Child Luncheon • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • November 4 • Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield • Tickets at www.APreciousChild.org

oin Broomfield’s A Precious Child at the organization’s annual lunch and fundraiser honoring a community champion. The local non-profit will bring more than 500 community members, elected officials, and business leaders together on Nov. 4 at the Omni Interlocken Resort to learn more about A Precious Child’s essential work and recognize Rob Katz and the Vail Resorts Team for their efforts to improve the lives of children and families in Colorado. Members of the community are invited to join A Precious Child to celebrate this special award and all heroes that support the organization’s cause every day. The luncheon serves as one of A Precious Child’s largest annual fundraising events and is successful thanks to the generous support from the community. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m., and the program starting promptly at 11:45 a.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit A Precious Child and aid in the mission to provide basic essentials, such as clothing, coats, and school supplies, to disadvantaged or displaced children in Colorado. “Since 2008, A Precious Child has provided clothing and essentials valued at over $9.5 million

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to more than 130,000 children and their caregivers,” said Carina Martin, chief executive officer and founder of A Precious Child. “This would not be possible without the support we receive from caring community members.” To register or for more information visit www.APreciousChild.org. Space is still available and so are event sponsorships. Organizations or individuals interested in sponsoring the event or with questions are encouraged to contact Meredith McNulty, events manager, at Meredith@APreciousChild.org or by calling 303-466-4272. A Precious Child is a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to making a positive impact in the lives of disadvantaged and displaced children and families in Colorado by improving their quality of life and providing basic essentials such as clothing, shoes, baby food, diapers, coats, backpacks, school supplies, sports equipment, holiday gifts, and more. A Precious Child serves eight counties surrounding the Denver Metro area including: Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Weld Counties.

2015 FISH Harvest of Hope Luncheon • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • November 10 • Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield • Tickets at www.broomfieldfish.org

hat does poverty look like in Broomfield? According to the “Self Sufficiency Standard for Colorado 2015” from the Colorado Center on Law & Policy, to live in Broomfield, a family with one adult and one preschooler needs an annual income of at least $57,878 to make ends meet. A family of two adults, an infant and a preschooler needs an annual income of at least $86,549. These figures are more than three and a half times the federal poverty level. FISH services are available to any Broomfield resident who meets the “low income” standards, which means they are generally at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. In 2014, FISH helped 4,063 Broomfield residents, more than half of whom were children and senior citizens. The 2015 Harvest of Hope Fundraising Luncheon for FISH is focused around the theme, “Healthy Foods. Changing Lives.” Join FISH on Tuesday, November 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Omni Interlocken Hotel for this annual fundraising luncheon. The mission of FISH is to meet our neighbors’ basic human needs and provide them with the hope and tools to rise out of poverty. According to the 2015 Colorado Self Sufficiency Standards, more than 26% of Broomfield residents are at risk of needing services – due to job loss, major medical expenses, divorce, or other circumstances. FISH helps neighbors in need with food, rent, and utility assistance, transportation assistance, and the Navigator Program designed to guide people toward financial stability. The Harvest of Hope is FISH’s biggest fundraiser of the year and the goal is to raise $100,000 to support its programs.

There is no cost to attend the event, but guests are encouraged to support FISH at whatever level they are comfortable. To learn more visit www. broomfieldfish.org, call Dayna Scott at 303-465-6817, or e-mail dayna.scott@ broomfieldfish.org. FISH is looking for corporate and individual sponsors, as well as table hosts to help at the event. Broomfield Fellowship In Serving Humanity (FISH) was founded in 1963 through a collaboration between six Broomfield churches and was originally called “Broomfield Church Women United.” Recognizing that many community members did not have access to food and other important services, they decided to help. With the support and commitment of local volunteers and faith communities, they began donating and distributing food to those in need.

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Bedding Donations Sought for Returning

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magine being a U.S. soldier and being deployed in a faraway land for months and months. Imagine traveling hours upon hours to get home to your base after a long tour of duty. Imagine arriving at that base late in the night to a quiet, cold, unfurnished bed. From mid-October through December more than 3,700 troops will be returning to Fort Carson. Of those, about 1,000 will be single soldiers returning to barracks. The military no longer supplies sheets, blankets, and pillows for soldiers, but instead gives them a small allowance to buy these items on their own. Because the soldiers return at all hours of the day and night, many will be returning to empty bunks. A local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has organized a project to make sure that no soldier returns to this situation. “Our plan is to collect donations of the items needed and pack and place them on the bunks to greet returning soldiers with a ‘welcome home and thank you for your service’ note,” said Janet Beiner of the Front Range Chapter of DAR.

DAR IS ACCEPTING CASH DONATIONS TO PURCHASE ITEMS AS WELL AS NEW DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: • • • • •

Twin-sized sheets and pillow cases Standard-sized pillows Individual laundry soap pods and packets Quality toilet paper Small personal snacks such as Gatorade, nuts, chips, trail mix, granola bars and candy bars

Through a program called Project Patriot, DAR is collecting donated items and cash contributions to benefit the 1,000 single soldiers who will be returning to Fort Carson from deployment. Donations will be accepted through the month of October, and can be made by contacting the chapter at 720-524-6915, or by emailing SandyNSDAR@gmail.com for drop-off information. Donated items may also be brought to Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum during their Saturday hours of operation. A signed card will be placed with the donated bedding for each soldier to welcome them home and thank them for their service. If possible, include a card with your donation, and DAR will see that it gets to a soldier. The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution is a volunteer women’s service organization, founded in 1890, focused on historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The next meeting of the Front Range Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, will be held October 10, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Intercession Episcopal Church Social Hall, 3101 East 100th Avenue in Thornton. The bags for the Fort Carson soldiers will be assembled on that day. Visitors are welcome to attend, lend a hand, and learn more about the organization.

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HOW TO

Take Better

PHOTOS By Elizabeth Buckingham

odern technology has changed our lives in ways large and small, but few areas have benefitted the average consumer more than photography. Photography was once an incredibly specialized industry, with professionals buried behind expensive, intimidating, and complicated equipment. Film took time and money to develop, and mistakes were costly. That scenario still occurs in magazine shoots, but modern digital cameras have become so good – and so relatively inexpensive – that anyone can take amazing shots with a little practice. Unfortunately, in our constantly photographed Facebook / Instagram /“selfie” age, amateur photos are rarely as good as they could be. Learning just a few simple tips and techniques, however, will help you take better photos of your pets, your kids, your vacations – and of course, yourself.

Whether you’re using your phone or a fancy camera, Nicholas Buckingham, of Nick Nick Photography in Arvada, suggests the following absolute essentials to good photography:

GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY IS ABOUT UNDERSTANDING LIGHT. As a general rule, natural light is best, but artificial light also has benefits. Use your flash – amateurs assume the flash is only for indoor conditions, but pros use it outdoors too. When shooting outdoors, a flash creates light to fill in shadows created by the sun, producing a photo with better contrast and avoiding the dreaded “squinty eyes” look.

USE A REFLECTOR. Professional photos look better than yours because professionals thoroughly understand the use of light and its counterpart, shadow. They also know how to use reflectors to “bounce” light off a surface. Reflectors can be simple or complex, but they provide amazing results. TAKE A SECOND TO COMPOSE YOUR SHOT. While it’s tempting to just whip out your phone and start snapping away, there are literally trillions of images floating around in cyberspace – most average at best. Taking a photo is about showing the world your unique perspective; focus on your desired result, then use existing light to your advantage. What do you want the viewer’s eye to focus on? Are there extraneous items (hats, water bottles, billboards) in the shot that you could avoid? Have you inadvertently chopped off the top of someone’s head, or missed the rear bumper on that gorgeous classic car?

MOVE AROUND. Amateur photographers often compose every single shot identically, and it shows. Change your shooting angle. Lie on the ground and shoot up. Stand on a ladder and shoot down. Shoot from the dog’s or toddler’s viewpoint. TAKE A LOT OF PHOTOS. Put simply, you can’t get better at anything unless you perform the task repetitively. If you have the time (and your subject is willing), take at least twenty photos of the same subject, changing the angle and/or settings each time. This will teach you a great deal about lighting, composition, and your perspective, and will also help you develop skills useful in different situations.

Ready to move on from your phone? A simple DSLR might be right for you. DSLR, or digital single-lens reflex, is “a camera combines the optics and mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film.” $500 will get you a decent starter DSLR set-up, but if you’re serious about pursuing your passion, know that professionalgrade gear doesn’t come cheap. Mr. Buckingham recommends that beginners “spend as much as they can afford on the camera lenses, as they will outlive the body technology,” and upgrade their lens collection when finances permit. He cautions that while a good photographer can take great photos even with a lower-quality camera body, the top lenses really do make all the difference. “The lens makes the photograph; the body just captures the image.” Learning your new camera is essential, too. Initially you might start on “full auto” mode, letting the camera make all decisions for you. Once you’ve gained experience and confidence, you’ll want to start adjusting settings, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll know you’re ready to progress when you start wishing for more “creative control” over your images. Practice with your camera in controlled environments; don’t take the chance of missing your grandchild’s first steps because you don’t know what setting to use. Above all, take as many photos as possible and show the world your unique vision. With just a little practice, you’ll find that your photos stand out in an image-crowded world!

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Charitable Giving Issue The holiday season is just around the corner and we are preparing for our annual Charitable Giving Round-Up coming up in December. We will be providing a directory to Broomfield's non-profits with details about how to help others in the community this holiday season. We will include as many organizations as space permits, but priority will be given to Broomfield-based organizations. The publisher reserves the right to include or exclude any organization. To submit your organization for consideration, please provide the information below to Tina@loudmouthmedia.com by November 1, 2015.

Organization Name, URL, Mailing Address, and 25-Word Description of 2015 Holiday Need* (*How people can donate time, talent or treasure).

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ART

By Jennifer Kerr, President and CEO, Broomfield Chamber of Commerce

erhaps you are fortunate enough to carry the creative gene. Or maybe you were born to admire the artful expression of others. My brother and his wife are both artists, and I am in awe of their talents while wishing I too could create like they do. But for art to be successful you need those who create and those who appreciate. Or maybe you are able to do both! What you might not know is how important the arts and culture are to the economic vitality of a community. In his book, “The Rise of the Creative Class,” Richard Florida states that those in the highly educated high-tech workforce prefer a location with creative amenities as it helps them recruit and retain a quality workforce. Promoting arts and culture can also attract people within and outside of a community strengthening the economy through tourism. This can occur through cultural events at specific facilities like museums, galleries, and theaters as well as arenas, community centers, and public parks. There is another way the arts have an impact on business. Consider the art of the entrepreneur; someone who decides to make a living doing something that they love and feel passionate about. We are

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going to explore this idea more in December at our BLING event. BLING stands for Businesswomen Learning Inspiring Networking and Giving. You can visit our website www.BroomfieldChamber.com for more information. The events are not just for women, but typically we hear from women business owners that at times they encounter unique challenges in the business world. This year we are so excited to have Brook Eddy, the founder and CEO of Bhakti Chai, as our guest speaker. Bhakti Chai is a fiery tea blend and the first to craft-brew fresh pressed organic ginger and spices with Fair-Trade Certified black tea. Brook accomplished all of this and more as a single mother of twins. Bhakti Chai is establishing a standard of self-sufficiency on a global level and they incorporate conscious practices into every aspect of business. Whether you are creating or appreciating art, it is all around us and impacts us on so many levels, even in business.

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