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ArtLine To Open With DinosaurSized First Friday Celebration ■ By

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irst Friday on June 1 will include the huge celebration of the opening of the ArtLine. The opening will be celebrated with a block party on Lakewood Place between Reed and Pierce streets. Food trucks, children’s creative activities, a scavenger hunt, a dinosaur flash mob (yes, absolutely), live music and a bike parade are some of the wild happenings to celebrate and show off the new ArtLine. Maps of the ArtLine, including details about the art and artists will be available. Seriously, a dinosaur flash mob, too! The bright green-painted line on sidewalks – the ArtLine – guides visitors along the 4-1/2 mile route from one park with activities and artwork to the next park. Aviation Park at 1900 Teller Ave., Mountair Park at 5620 W. 14th Ave., and Walker-Branch Park at 5825 W. 16th Ave., are the parks on the ArtLine. Continued on page 4

THE ARTLINE IS NEARLY COMPLETE, with a June 1 First Friday opening planned. Signage and a bright greenpainted line on sidewalks guides visitors along the 4-1/2 mile route between three parks, packed with activities and artwork in each. PHOTO: WILL STRATHMANN

Bosnian Muslim Community Has A New Home In North Denver ■ By

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etting out of Bosnia was like winning the Lotto – it was a one-in-a-million chance,” says Minela Ibisevic about her arrival in Denver as a refugee in 2002. “Our Bosnian community here is strong because of our shared past.” Denver’s Bosnian Muslims have a new home at 36th and Sheridan, where the community has transformed a vacant Baptist church into the Mile High Islamic Center. “About 30 Bosnian families live within a five-mile radius of the new mosque and about 275 are in Colorado,” said Nihad Poljakovic, who arrived in Denver in 2000. “We chose this location because it is central for people from Castle Rock to Boulder.” He said most of the Bosnians in Colorado are refugees, having fled the atrocities of the Bosnian War. The war started in 1992, when the government of the Yugoslav republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina declared its independence from Yugoslavia. Over the next several years, Bosnian Serb forces, with the backing of the Serb-dominated Yugoslav army, perpetrated atrocious crimes against civilians, most of them Bosnian Muslims, resulting in the deaths of some 100,000 people by 1995. Ibisevic and Poljakovic are on the board of the new mosque and Ibisevic volunteers as a youth leader. She works in finance for hospitals and Poljakovic owns a trucking company. “Lots of Bosnians own their own businesses because they are ambitious, and they have leadership and management skills,” says Ibisevic. The community bought the building in 2011 and met in the church basement until the upstairs was completed this year. The mosque’s design features two domes, a minaret and multiple arches.

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“Our architect was inspired by the famous Blue Mosque in Turkey and he travelled there to study it before completing our design,” said Poljakovic. He said much of the original wooden roof structure was replaced with iron beams to support the domes. The domes are part of the structure and are open to the prayer hall inside with skylights and chandeliers. The large prayer hall has thick carpet with a pattern of hundreds of individual rectangles for worshippers to perform prayer movements. The Imam, or spiritual leader, leads daily prayers from a small alcove at the front of the room, or atop a raised platform

for special Friday prayers. Separate mosque entryways for men and women contain places, called ablution rooms, to leave their shoes and wash their feet and hands before prayer. A curtain separates the men’s and women’s areas. “We want to be clean and look our best for God,” Poljakovic said. Muslims pray ﬁve times a day, wherever they are: at sunrise, noon, afternoon, sunset and a few hours after sunset. “Spiritually, it’s about our connection to everything, including the Earth’s cycles,” Ibisevic said. Hundreds of members of the Muslim

Bosnian community gathered with neighbors of the mosque to celebrate its opening last month. “We invited about 100 of our neighbors to come over and get acquainted,” said Poljakovic. “People want to learn, to see who we are. We welcome dialogue with the larger community.” “People who learn about Muslims from the TV or the Internet tend to have misconceptions,” said Ibisevic. “We try to break the barrier of fear by encouraging them to get to know us.” Continued on page 2

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dgewater resident Kelly Shinn is seeing fewer honey bees flitting from flower to flower than she would expect during this time of year, and she’s not alone. The backyard beekeeper who prefers to think of herself as a backyard bee guardian said, “We do everything organically in our yard to provide a safe habitat for bees, because we know their numbers are dwindling.” Greg Rye, owner of Dakota Bees in Wheat Ridge, is experiencing the same diminishing bee phenomenon. “I’ve got three healthy hives in my home back yard. I go out to look at my [blossom-laden] pear tree on a warm day, and there’s not a bee on it. I don’t know where they’re going to get food, but they’re flying somewhere else and coming back.” Other than disease, Shinn believes a reason we’re seeing fewer bees in this area is due to housing developments. “Rather than having whole fields of wild flowers, their habitat is being broken up into smaller and smaller pieces, and bees have to go Continued on page 2

BEE GUARDIAN KELLY SHINN maintains bee colonies in her Edgewater backyard. PHOTO BY KEN LUTES

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EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL Council, Staﬀ Respond To Changing Homeowner Needs budgeting for long-term city planning. The city manager works independently dgewater is bustling. As of this writing, it as a public servant to the city at the direction is possible ground will be breaking on the of city council-as-a-whole. The city attorney upcycled 20th and Depew redevelopment also serves the city independently, ensuring before the new environmentally responsiblethe legislation council passes is consistent built Civic Center opens, expected this with our charter and codes, and lawful for fall. Qualifi ed developers are county and state requirements. showing interest in the cityThere was concern owned properties that will be with the change to a Council/ vacated after moving to the new Manager government, we might Civic Center. lose some of our small town Reviewing codes, plans and feel as “spit and a handshake” contracts takes time to study gave way to stricter professional and consider. The shorter than standards. But the real strength usual notice for getting this of our small town feel is the up extra service done swiftly put a close and personal relationship crunch on our neighbors who between citizens and their serve on the Planning & Zoning government. An example of this Commission as well as city staff , Janet Spangenberg includes P&Z’s consideration all in addition to their regular and recommendation to council service loads. I appreciate the eff orts of staff regarding easing up certain code restrictions and P&Z to keep all this new development on home additions for non-conforming moving and on schedule, avoiding the houses. expense of delays. Staff , council and our boards had Edgewater’s main revenues come noticed an uptick in building permit from retail sales tax, receiving nothing requests being denied for certain types of from property taxes paid to the county. additions, suggesting those particular codes The redevelopment of our commercial might be in need of review. In June, as a properties keeps us on track and budget response to changing needs and desires of toward achieving a more sustainable the community, council is expected to vote economy, ensuring we will achieve and fi rst reading on a revised building code for maintain our city employee wages and these home additions. services at competitive levels. Citizens are the government in Hard to believe barely a decade ago, Edgewater, with the assistance of Edgewater was on the brink of sinking. professional staff fulfi lling our vision of An ailing 100-plus-year-old an enduring and vibrant city. We are your infrastructure, rampant gang/crime activity, fellow citizens and neighbors, and perhaps bare coff ers, and economic recession caused you will one day take a seat at a board table. citizens to rally and change our “strong Edgewater Councilwoman and Planmayor” form of government to a “Council/ ning & Zoning Liaison Janet Spangenberg Manager” form, and acquiring the skill set can be contacted at 303-954-8649 or jsneeded to manage our urban issues and pangenberg@edgewaterco.com.

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STATE REP. JESSIE DANIELSON poses with her daughter, Isabelle, on the floor of the Colorado House on Equal Pay Day, April 10. PHOTO COURTESY JESSIE DANIELSON cents for every dollar earned by white men for the same work. And, the negative effects caused by the wage gap compound. Over a woman’s lifetime, she will take home an average of $500,000 to $1.2 million less in income. Let’s call it what it is: wage discrimination. Isabelle deserves better than that. Daughters across Colorado and the nation deserve better than that. It is time to demand fairness and pass the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Jessie Danielson represents State House District 24 in Jefferson County, and serves as Speaker Pro Tempore of the state House of Representatives. Rep. Danielson’s legislative office phone is 303866-5522. Her website is www.jessiedanielson.com.

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‘In a Previous Life’ & ‘Remnants’ Opening Reception, May 18 Next Gallery, 6851 W. Colfax Ave., Unit B, is pleased to present Barbara Gal’s exhibition, “In a Previous Life,” and Carolyn Berry’s exhibition, “Remnants,” opening with a reception Friday, May 18, from 6 to 10 p.m. Both women use photography and collage techniques to evoke memories and a sense of time and place. Visit www.nextartgallerydenver.com for details.

Spring Succulent Workshop, May 24 Come gain a new appreciation of the positivity of plants in 40 West Arts’ springinspired Spring Succulent Workshop, Thursday, May 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. We will walk through the steps of repotting succulents and learn basic succulent care. All plants and materials will be provided. This workshop is open to all ages. The workshop takes place at Lamar Station Crossing, 6150 W. 13th Ave. For more information, www.40westarts.org.

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West Side Brewery Bike Loop, May 26 The first official West Side Brewery Bike Loop returns Saturday, May 26, at noon! Bike to WestFax Brewing Company, Joyride Brewing Company, Hogshead Brewery and Seedstock Brewery the last Saturday of each month through September for $1 off below a pint per brewery, a free beer, plus other shwag and giveaways. Roll over to each

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District Art Walk and ArtLine Block Party, June 1 Mark your calendars for First Friday, June 1 and help us #launchtheline! Join the ArtLine opening and experience interactive art, live music, creative activities, food trucks, a dinosaur flash mob (yes, we said dinosaur flash mob!) and a bike parade to unearth dinosaur art on the ArtLine. Held in conjunction with the 40 West District Art Walk, this will be an event to remember! Have a dinosaur costume (or willing to buy or make one)? We're looking for as many 'dinosaurs' as possible to join in the fun and the flash mob. Takes place 5 to 8 p.m., throughout the district.

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Arts and Revelry at RMCAD – Inspire Arts Week, June 1 Community members of all ages are invited to join Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, 1600 Pierce St., in a night of merriment and celebration of the arts, Friday, June 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit our historic campus, located along the newly launched 40 West ArtLine, to enjoy food and drinks, explore our galleries, watch student performances, and get excited about INSPIRE Arts Week. For more information, visit www. rmcad.edu.

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re you ready for inspiration in the Art District? Growing plants, new shows and dinosaur flash mobs are some of the fun events coming up. If you enjoy plants, visit Lamar Station Crossing, 6150 W. 13th Ave., to learn how to repot and care for succulents. On Thursday, May 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., plants and materials will be provided to plant-lovers of all ages. You can bring a container of your choice, if you have a special pot you would like to use. Celebrate First Friday on June 1 across the district from 5 to 8 p.m. 40 West Arts, 1560 Teller St., will host a reception with beer, wine and snacks. 40 West Arts exhibit “Drawing the Line” opens on June 1 and will continue until June 23. June 1 is also the opening celebration of the district’s ArtLine, both an outdoor art gallery and district-wide walking and biking trail. The ArtLine launch will include festive activities, including dinosaur flash mobs. Lakewood Arts, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., next to Casa Bonita, will host their Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, June 24. Advance tickets are available at the gallery for $20. Tickets are $25 the day of the show and can be purchased at each garden. These are not ordinary gardens. There is a community garden with artwork. Another is a passive solar greenhouse that heats and cools itself without additional gadgets or energy. There is a garden with a koi pond, one with chickens, a xeriscape garden, and more. Call 303-980-0625 for information. Pirate Gallery, 7130 W. 16th Ave., has shows coming up that shouldn’t be missed. Through May 27, shows by Lisa

Kerns and Heather Kegel are featured. Kern’s explorations of the night sky are simply stunning. She describes her work as exploring beginnings and endings, lost and found love, and natural and supernatural. Kegel’s exhibit brings images, colors and patterns from the past into today in her ceramic art. Next Gallery, 6851 W. Colfax, opens shows on Friday, May 18. Barbara Gal’s photographs come from a lifetime love of photography. Her family members were photographers and photograph savers. She received her first camera on her 10th birthday and later taught photography. Carolyn Berry is a collector, who uses materials from nature, found objects, vintage paper and photographs to create works that encourage the viewer to call up memories or a sense of past time. Edge Gallery, 7001 W. Colfax, opens shows by Wynne Reynolds and by Katherine Johnson on May 18. Wynne Reynold’s sculpture, painting and mixed media art developed from inspiration through world travel. Katherine Johnson’s paintings are created with complete spontaneity. She invites the viewers to find their own meaning in the paintings.

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he Alamo Drafthouse Denver wraps up the spring with a variety of unique and memorable fi lms, including the May installment of the Film/STILL series, which features director Maura Axelrod’s documentary, “Maurizio Cattelan: Be Right Back” (May 16, 7 p.m.) For those fans of the comedic interplay between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the Alamo Drafthouse will off er two screenings on May 22. The fi rst is “Bad Boys” (7 p.m.), followed by “Bad Boys II” (9:15 p.m.). Book and fi lm lovers alike can check out the launch party to celebrate The Denver Post best-selling authors’, Josh Viola and Warren Hammond’s book “Denver Moon: The Minds of Mars.” As part of the celebration, Hex Publishers will host a special screening of “Total Recall” (June 1, 8 p.m.). Admission to the show includes one copy of “Denver Moon: The Minds of Mars” (either paperback or hardcover). A few days later, the Tattered Cover Bookstore will present John Carpenter’s 1985 fi lm, “Big Trouble in Little China.” Jim Butcher, who is a Colorado resident and #1 New York Times bestselling author, will introduce the fi lm and participate in a pre-fi lm Q&A and book signing (June 5, 7 p.m.) Forty years after the release of “The Exorcist,” its director William Friedkin explores how close his fi lm came to reality in his documentary “The Devil and Father Amorth” (June 12, 7 p.m.) Later that evening, as part of the Alamo Drafthouse Denver’s Video Vortex series, the theater will show director Godfrey Ho’s 1985 “Ninja Terminator” (June 12, 9 p.m.) The

Alamo Drafthouse describes the fi lm this way: “Imagine a VHS mix tape made by a 12-year-old with Alzheimer’s that features toy robot mercenaries, music cues from ‘A Clockwork Orange’ and a ninja hotline that is also a Garfi eld phone.” For details on these and other special screenings of ﬁlms playing at the Alamo Drafthouse Denver, visit www.drafthouse. com/denver/theater/sloans-lake. ‘

Death of a Salesman’ at the Edge Beginning May 17 and running through June 3, the Edge Theater will perform Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” While opening night has already sold out, there are plenty of tickets available for the rest of the show’s run. At $32 per ticket, the price to experience exceptional local theater is a bargain.

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Rodents Family-Friendly Show to Beneﬁt LifeSpark Cancer Resources The Rodents of Unusual Size return to the Grange in Wheat Ridge on June 2 for their monthly Comedy for a Cause program. The family-friendly improvisational comedy show is free, with a suggested donation of $5 or a total of $15 for families of three or more. Proceeds from the show will benefi t LifeSpark Cancer Resources. For details, visit www.coloradoimprov. com.

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The Gallery of Everything will spotlight the art of Justin Newby. Self taught, Justin continues to learn new techniques and works to improve his painting. Rich colors, complex stories, and a no-holds-barred imagination produce strong paintings worthy of discussion. Often mistaken for mere dark fantasy, Justin creates a new world on every canvas fi lled with hope, resilience, and second chances. Join us in celebrating this talented new artist. Patrons should take the opportunity to visit with photographer and digital artist Woody Hirsh on Sunday May 20, 2018 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The Gallery of Everything is home to 48 artists and is co-located with Red Herring Art Supply, 6719 W. Colfax Ave., open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 720-883-8132 for more information.

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League of Women Voters Book Club Discusses ‘Independence Lost’ For those of us with the traditional concept of the Revolutionary War, that of Minutemen, Lexington, and Concord, “Independence Lost,” by Kathleen DuVal, will be an eye opener. The Jefferson County League of Women Voters Nonfiction Book Club’s May selection covers the mosaic of activity along the Gulf Coast around the time of the Revolution, outside the 13 rebelling colonies. DuVal uses composite characters to explain the role of the British loyalists, the French, Cajuns, Choctaws and other tribes, free blacks and slaves in the struggle, which resulted in major British defeats at Baton Rouge, Pensacola, and Mobile. The final meeting to discuss the book will be held Saturday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m., at Brookdale Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. All are welcome at either meeting, which are the last of this season. Book club meetings will resume in September. For more information, call Lynne at 303-985-5128, email info@lwvjeffco.org, or visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

Enjoy a Pint and a Slice for Housing, May 21 at Right Coast Pizza Treat yourself to a Pint and Slice and help connect aging homeowners with people in need of affordable housing at Sunshine Home Share’s second fundraising event, set for May 21, 5 to 7 p.m., at Right Coast Pizza, 7100 W. 38th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. “Sunshine is growing quickly as the need for affordable housing keeps growing,” said Executive Director Alison Joucovsky. “We need home seekers and home providers and have made seven matches.” Joucovsky said the new, small nonprofit

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Seniors’ Resource Center Honors Senior Heroes n By

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he way Chuck Lautenbach looks at it, he has a great job as a volunteer at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. “How many people get to tell hundreds of people where they can go?” the 95-year-old Golden resident said as he received an award for his volunteering. “Nicely, of course.” Lautenbach was one of eight senior citizens honored at the Senior Heroes 2018 award presentation at the Mountain Vista Senior Living Community in Wheat Ridge on Thursday, May 10. The Seniors’ Resource Center and Jefferson County Council on Aging presented eight awards for volunteer work. Lautenbach has volunteered 12 to 15 hours a month at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge for the past quarter-century. Debbie Anderson with Lutheran Medical Center wrote in her nomination that Lautenbach, a U.S. Army veteran, began his volunteer work as a “mailman.” “His upbeat personality led to friendships with the staff throughout the hospital, who affectionately nicknamed him ‘Chuckles’,” Anderson wrote in her nomination. “Chuck went on to oversee the daily operations of the hospital’s Blue House tea room and consignment shop ….” After the Blue House closed, Lautenbach volunteered at the info desk, Anderson added, “as he loves to be near other volunteers and

staff and help hospital visitors. Chuck loves to talk with staff and visitors and knows no strangers ....” Senior Heroes have been honored for about 17 years to bring attention to the likelihood many agencies would be hardpressed to provide services without volunteers and to recognize volunteer efforts. Each February, nominations are sought from hospitals, libraries, senior centers, faith communities, cities and retirement communities. Between 20-45 nominations are received and honorees are chosen by a group of three representatives each from the SRC and the council on aging. Judith Gordon, 79, of Golden, volunteered 12 to 15 hours a month for the last eight years at the SRC’s adult day and respite care center in Wheat Ridge. Tia Sauceda with the SRC noted Gordon presents a weekly specialized reminisce discussion group for seniors with dementia. “Judith puts much into the program by devoting thought and energy to what clients will respond to via music, special topics and getting to know each participant,” Sauceda wrote. “Additionally, Judith volunteers in the SRC kitchen with food prep and cleaning.” Marge Seyfer, 77, of Wheat Ridge, volunteered 15 to 20 hours a month with the Wheat Ridge Business Association for more than 30 years. Cheryl Brungardt with the association called Seyfer a “cheerleader for all things

CHUCK LAUTENBACH AND MARGE SEYFER WERE HONORED during the Senior Heroes 2018 award presentation at the Mountain Vista Senior Living Community in Wheat Ridge on Thursday, May 10. The Seniors’ Resource Center and Jefferson County Council on Aging presented eight senior citizens with awards for their volunteer work. Lautenbach volunteered 12 to 15 hours a month at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge for the past quarter-century, and Seyfer 15 to 20 hours a month with the Wheat Ridge Business Association for more than 30 years. PHOTOS BY MIKE MCKIBBIN Wheat Ridge and getting others involved in the community.” “She has organized the Wheat Ridge kite festival and served as vendor chair for the Wheat Ridge carnation festival,” Brungardt wrote. “… She is known for her high energy

and is a great role model for using one’s time to benefit the greater community.” Other honorees include Geraldine “Gerry” Johansson, 93, of Arvada; Charles “Charley” Ault, 71, of Arvada; Cynthia Best, 70, of Evergreen; Sandy Graber, 67, of Arvada; Charie Platt, 84, of Lakewood; and council on aging President Cary Johnson.

40th anniversary brings challenges

May is Older Americans Month nationwide and the SRC is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In 1978, the SRC began as part of the Jefferson County Department of Social Services. It was incorporated in 1982 as a nonprofit provider of information, services and advocacy for seniors in the metro Denver area. Its main area helps seniors who have trouble staying in their homes due to health or financial reasons. Locations are its headquarters in Denver, a Wheat Ridge adult day facility, the Yellow House in Evergreen, southwest in Littleton, the Mark T. Starr Center in Lakewood and the Johnson adult day program in Englewood. Transportation, adult day and respite care, volunteer services and opportunities, in-home care, care management, chores, mental health outreach, wellness and services for adults with developmental disabilities are offered. The over-85 population – the main demographic served by the program – is the fastest growing in the U.S., SRC President and CEO Monica Roers noted in an interview. “And as more Baby Boomers retire, those numbers will just continue to go up,” she said. “We’re seeing smaller families as well, so the numbers of seniors is growing faster than the younger populations” that have traditionally helped pay for senior services through their taxes. The SRC has a $10 million operating budget, 256 employees and 819 volunteers, Roers explained. Staff and volunteers provided “in-depth” services to 10,189 seniors in 2017, according to program figures. Roers said the SRC’s “braided funding” of government, foundations and individual donors has provided some stability over the years. “But with the federal funding questions at the moment, it’s a little more unstable,” she stated. “For now, we’ve been able to ask our other sources like foundations and the state to fill in some gaps.” Most of the SRC’s federal funding comes through the Older Americans Act, the same source as other programs that help area seniors, such as Meals on Wheels. The SRC recently began a thorough review of its services, Roers said. That includes a technical assessment to make sure services are not hindered by a lack of technology. A salary assessment will help the program stay competitive in recruiting and keeping staff as the cost of living rises. The program recently added 15 new positions for drivers, personal care and in-home providers, along with assistants for an Alzheimer’s care program, Roers said.