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Dusty Stevens explains how the Pink Lemonade Honeysuckle plant will grow, winding its way along the side of their home. Their home, and many others will be part of the 2015 Arvada Garden Tour.Photo by Crystal Anderson More on the tour on page 12.
Arvada’s only designated dog park celebrates 10th anniversary ‘Crowning gem’ draws dog owners from throughout Front Range By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado cmmunitymedia.com
Tail wagging, Bailey, a 5-year-old chocolate lab, begs her owner to throw her favorite toy, a muddied-up, neon-yellow tennis ball into the West Arvada Dog Park. “I love, love, love this park,” said Barb Ilyes, an Arvada resident and Bailey’s owner. “This is the perfect place to get dogs to socialize.” Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the West Arvada Dog Park, 17975 W. 64th Parkway, is Arvada’s only designated dog park. Opened in June 2005, the park is a volunteer-run, grassy open space with 20 acres of natural terrain where dogs can exercise, socialize and play. A group of dog owners dreamed up the park in 1996. The group met with Arvada’s animal management, discussed options and the idea of creating an off-leash dog park within the city. Almost 10 years later, the park opened. “I like this because he can get himself a good run and that’s my purpose of a dog park,” said Golden resident Phyllis Cordova of her time at the park with her 3-year-old Boxer rescue, Rudy. For Cordova, coming to the Arvada dog park allows Rudy to exert energy, socialize with other dogs and play in a clean, natural environment — something she said is lacking in parks nearer her house. “I drive all this way because this park is so nice,” she said. “I have three right next to me and I drive here. There’s not a lot of dog poop; it’s not just dirt or mud. People take care of it here.” Used by dog owners throughout the Golden, Denver, Arvada and other Front Range communities, the park is one of eight dog parks in the greater metro area, all of which were created in the early 2000s. The area is maintained by a host of volunteers and dog owners who, like Iles, call it one of Arvada’s crowning gems. “It’s the best thing Arvada has — by far,” she said. “I meet people from Denver, Golden — all over — and I think that’s pretty impressive. It’s the best place in town.” Dog lovers and residents alike celebrated the anniversary June 20. “This park is really fabulous and it should be touted well,” Cordova said. “It’s one of the best dog parks I’ve ever been in. Whatever they do here really works.”
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LOVERBOY Name: Rudy Age: 3 Breed: Boxer Favorite thing to do at the park: Socialize with other dogs and run next to mom. Favorite Trick: Bang! Bang!
BEST FRIEND Name: Maddie Age: 3 Breed: Shepherd-Collie mix Favorite thing to do at the park: Socialize with other dogs Favorite Trick: Beg for treats and shake
BALL HOG Name: Bailey Age: 5 Breed: Chocolate Labrador Favorite thing to do at the park: Play ball Favorite Trick: Beg for treats and shake
The recent data breaches in the federal government’s Office of Personnel Management system are still being investigated. But while that is in process, the thousands of federal employees who work at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood and throughout Jefferson County are hoping no news is good news. “When I found out about the breach, I was somewhat surprised,” wrote Federal Center employee Kathryn Yoder in an email interview. “I am required to have training every year on the proper handling of personally identifiable information. After the news settled in, my surprise gave way.” Yoder, who said her viewpoints are her own and not representative of her employer, said she has been receiving periodic emails updating her on the investigation. “We hear about these things in the news often enough in both the private and public sectors to understand that there is always a risk that something like this could happen,” she said. The Federal Center, south of Sixth Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, houses 28 different agencies in 44 federal buildings, including the U.S. Depatment of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management and the General Services Administration, according to its website. It employs more than 6,000 people and is the largest concentration of federal agencies outside of Washington, D.C. According to information provided by Edmund Byrnes of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the organization became aware of the intrusion in April and began investigating with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. “In May, through this investigation, OPM became aware of the potential compromise of data related to personnel records for current and former federal employees,” according to a statement offered by Byrnes. “The agency began notifying potentially affected individuals on June 8. OPM is currently in the process of sending notifications to the approximately 4 million individuals whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised in that incident.” While investigating this incident, the OPM and investigators became aware of second intrusion incident. Federal employees began hearing about the data breach in early June. “Some people have expressed concern (on campus),” Yoder wrote, “but I am not losing sleep over this issue because at this point it is entirely out of my control.” Employees whose data may have been affected are receiving notifications and information via email, but everyone is encouraged to take steps to make sure they are safe. According to Byrnes’ information, employees should monitor financial account statements and immediately report any suspicious or unusual activity to financial institutions. They should request a free credit report and review resources on the Federal Trade Commission’s website. As to what happens next, employees can only wait until more information is released. “More secure systems and practices in place may mitigate the risk. There is always a risk of personally identifiable information being compromised,” Yoder wrote. “My hope is that technology will eventually enable additional protections. What that may look like... I have no idea.”
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JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of Education voted on the following legislation during its June 18 special meeting. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, Vice President Julie Williams, Vice President II Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman.
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My passion for helping others brought me, a now-Arvada resident . . . back home — my Jeffco home. I was born on a Navajo reservation in Arizona where my father was a practicing dentist. We moved to Colorado when I was eight, where we lived throughout the rest of my childhood. Growing up in Applewood, I attended Wheat Ridge High School and ran for my school’s track team. It was here where I started to realize I wanted to work in medicine, becoming a doctor or dentist when I graduated college.
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Having a passion for business, helping care for people and medicine I knew I wanted my career to be directly involved with the care of others from start to finish. That’s when I stumbled across Visiting Angels.
After realizing the medicine world was becoming a more administrative-focused field, I decided to get into pharmaceutical sales. For several years I worked outside of Colorado, and was working directly with doctors and patients, helping them find the right medications for them. However, the administrativefocus caught up with the pharmaceutical industry as well, and I left.
Now the franchise owner for the Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Aurora Visiting Angels programs, I have grown my business from a small, one-person office to managing a staff of over 100 employees. I spend my time working with families, helping them find a balance between caring for their aging relatives while maintaining a life of their own. It’s very rewarding and that connection between myself and the customer is inherent to who I am and what we do.
At the end of the day . . . Outside of my work with Visiting Angels, I spend time with my wife, Nel, and our son, Parker. We like to take our camper trailer as an opportunity to escape and unplug from our cell phones. We go fly fishing, hiking and take trips as a family. I also enjoy traveling and taking trips with my life-long friends. At the end of the day, for me, it’s all about what you do that’s important. Believing and having a passion for it is key — I still love coming to work every day and serving my family and friends I have known for a long time.
By a 3-2 vote (Newkirk, Williams and Witt), the board adopted a $1 billion budget for the 2015-2016 school year. The school board allocated a $3 million transfer to the capital reserve fund, $18 million for a new K-6 school in the Northwest Arvada-Leyden Rock area, $2.5 million to the charter school mill levy to help equalize student funding; a $4.2 million compensation increase for veteran teachers with six years of experience to be brought up to the level of a new hire, and a 1 percent compensation increase adjustment for all other teachers.
Negotiations MOU
Members unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the district and the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) regarding teacher compensation and the hiring of new educators to the district. For new hires to the district, the MOU states all initial salary offers for licensed staff with a bachelor’s degree will start at $38,000 with a 2 percent increase for each year of K-12 experience up to six years. Those with master’s degrees will begin at $41,420 with the same increase. New hires in hard-to-fill positions will begin at $44,840 with a 3 percent increase for each year of experience up to six years. For veteran teachers, the agreement states veteran teachers rated
TEACHER COMPENSATION New hires: Starting salary — Bachelor’s Degree: $38,000 + 2 percent increase for up to six years of K-12 experience. Master’s Degree: $41,420 + 2 percent increase for up to six years of K-12 experience. Hard-to-fill positions: $44,840 with a 3 percent increase for each year of experience up to six years. Veteran teachers: Current educator salaries will be evaluated and compared with that of a new hire and adjusted to be brought up to that level, if not there already. Rating — No veteran teacher rated ineffective or partially effective shall receive a salary increase. Highly effective-rated educators will have salaries brought up to the new hire rate, plus an additional increase for their rating. Effective educators with a salary of $81,031 or more will receive a one-time stipend. Anticipated changes in September 2015.
ineffective or partially effective will not receive a salary increase; current salaries will be compared with that of a new hire and adjusted to be brought up to that level and or paid for based off of their current evaluation rating. This approval is one of the steps necessary in the ongoing bargaining process between the board and the teachers’ union, who are working on a new collective bargaining agreement. Currently, the teams are evaluating language in various articles of a draft agreement. The next meeting will be held 1-8 p.m., Monday, June 29, at the Jefferson County Education Center. To view the MOU visit, http://bit. ly/1L7K8DO. The next Jeffco Board of Education meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 27, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden.
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Fourth of July festivities center on community By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com On July Fourth, the city of Arvada will celebrate America’s independence with a vibrant communitycentered red-white-and-blue party. Expected to attract nearly 40,000 people, the event, held from 3 to 9 p.m., will highlight local businesses, organizations and people who make up the Arvada community. From flashy fireworks and entertainment to honoring patriotic ceremonies, the 38th annual Fourth of July celebration is one the city doesn’t want you to miss. “It’s going to be better than last year — and last year was fantastic,” city organizer Brenda Berg said.
Food: New this year is a slew of community food vendors. From barbecue and Mediterraneanstyle entrees to one of America’s favorite summertime treats, ice cream, the event hopes to satiate and satisfy festivalgoers young and old. To be a vendor, contact Brenda Berg via email at Brenda@ arvada.org.
Games/Activities: Located at the Stenger-Lutz Sports Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., the free, familyoriented event will host a variety of activities for kids and adults. Sensory play-oriented, the games section will feature ball tosses, remote-control car racing, tricycle racing, bouncy houses, hamster balls and more. Outside of games, a variety of community vendors, artisans and organizations will be spread throughout the event for attendees’ perusal.
Entertainment: Along with games and food, the velebration will feature hours of live entertainment. Taking the stage this year is the 2014 Jam Out Hunger Battle of the Bands winner, Syke 96 and Swerve, as well as a few other local acts. From alternative rock and hip-hop to country-rock and rock, organizers said this year’s music will have people dancing. For more information or to volunteer for the event, visit www.arvadafestivals.com or email Brenda Berg, via Brenda@arvada.org.
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A “Post-Racial” America May Be Closer Than Ever, But It Remains Only a Goal
The mass murder in Charleston by a white ence Jordan and the Koinonia Farm Experisupremacist has caused many to stop and ment 1942-1970 You can still buy that book consider where America is at with regards to on Amazon.com. On Koinonia Farm, whites and racism, and I am personally REAL ESTATE blacks lived together in harmony, moved to do the same. I will get TODAY growing pecans and selling them back to real estate, but first let to tourists driving to Florida. They me offer some general observalived together and ate meals as a tions about this topic. community, which was offensive to Old habits die hard and so do many whites. The local Ku Klux old prejudices, and they don’t Klan looked the other way for the die as quickly in some people most part — until Brown v. Board as they do in others. Like so of Education. That news brought many Americans, I was proud on years of terror for Koinonia and pleased when America Farm. “Night riders” from the KKK elected its first African-AmeriBy JIM SMITH, drove through the community’s can president in 2008 and reRealtor® circular drive regularly, firing their elected him in 2012. However, I did not allow myself to believe that we had guns into the houses as the residents become a “post-racial America” in the sense crouched on the floor. No one inside those that Americans had, as a whole, outgrown houses was ever killed, and remarkably the community did not surrender and dissolve. the biases and prejudices of the past. We apply a variety of terms to such events Koinonia’s roadside pecan stands were — turning points, pivotal events, milestones, fire-bombed more than once, but Clarence Jordan’s answer was to go into the mail etc. The election of an African-American order business with the motto, “Help Us president within a few decades of blacks Ship the Nuts Out of Georgia.” The commugetting the right to vote in many southern states was indeed such an event, and it had nity survived with the support of northern the same effect as other pivotal events such churches which purchased its pecans and sent them donations. Jordan accomplished as the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education in May 1954, which de- this by going on speaking tours in the northclared segregation illegal. It brought latent ern states, telling Koinonia’s story. You can still buy pecans from Koinonia racism to the surface. Partners, although their home page appears As a student of history, I’m reminded of what happened after that historic Supreme to be hacked as I write this. (Their other pages aren’t, so just Google “Koinonia Court ruling. As a 6-year-old in Denver at the time, I don’t have any personal remem- Farm” and bypass the home page.) Their “Hickory Smoked Pecans” have an interestbrance of it. However, in the 1990’s I became active with Habitat for Humanity and ing origin: In salvaging pecans after the studied Habitat’s history, including its birth roadside stand was torched, they discovered that the pecans tasted great, so they on the grounds of Koinonia Farm outside Americus, Georgia. Koinonia was created started smoking them. The conservative reaction to Obama’s by a Baptist minister named Clarence Jorelection in 2008 was appropriately muted, dan as an experiment in interracial living. but derives, I believe, from the same dyDallas Lee wrote an excellent history of it, namic of forward leaps awakening negative Cotton Patch Evidence: The Story of Clar-
passions. We saw it, for example, in people who, despite such evidence as a birth announcement in the Honolulu newspaper, claimed Obama was born in Kenya. With the social networking of today, it shouldn’t surprise us that someone like Dylann Roof would erupt like a pimple on our civic face and, with the easy access to guns, do what he did. We can, however, reasonably expect — again, based on history — that such pivotal negative events contribute to our societal emergence toward a post-racial America. That is Martin Luther
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HOMETOWN IMPRESSIONS
Serving up happy mornings Coffee and conversation get day off to good start
Jeffco initiative got its start under chamber leader
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It’s 7:30 a.m. and the world around Arvada is waking up. The chime of the Shrine of St. Anne Catholic Church rings through Olde Town. Cars rush down Ralston Road. The sun shines bright and one thing is clear — it’s time to eat. “Can I get you something to drink?” asks Kayla Frawley, a young waitress at Olde Town’s Arvada Eggshell restaurant, one of the city’s staple eateries since 1988. “Coffee, please. Thank you,” I respond with a smile. As cars hurry to their ultimate destination, I and other hungry individuals trickle in to the breakfast and lunch spot, taking up temporary residence on the outdoor patio. In the corner, two friends catch up over a meal. Enjoying their quiet morning, the two talk life, love and, of course, whether or not that comes with cheese. While they order, a gentleman asks for black coffee and relaxes alone at a table. A couple walks in and is seated behind him. Friends
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A restful morning light rests on those enjoying breakfast at The Eggshell. Photo by Crystal Anderson bear,” another friend replies about his T-shirt. An hour goes by. One by one the groups sip their coffees, savor their crepes, omelets and sandwiches, and delight in the communal conversation. As a warm breeze rustles through the trees, I savor the last sip of my chicory coffee. Satiated, satisfied, I — like my neighboring eaters — am ready for the day.
Moments in time from your community gather at the entrance laughing as they sit down nearby. “I know you like physical contact — I can feel you breathe as I hug you,” says one young man, dressed in a red-and-white “Thunder Buddy” T-shirt to a friend on his left. “I just can’t get over the teddy
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Entering the workforce can be a tricky task, especially when you feel ill-equipped. Laila Amery, 17, a recent graduate of Golden High School, didn’t feel prepared for college or the Jefferson County workforce upon her completion of high school. KEY BUSINESS “Some of these aspects SKILLS WANTED aren’t taught in school,” Amery said of her workIN JEFFCO force skills. “I wanted that • Networking before entering the work• Resume building force and going to college.” • Conflict resolution That’s where the Jeffer• Leadership son County Business Edu• Interviewing cation Alliance steps in. • Communication Formed in 2009 by then-Arvada Chamber of Commerce President Dot Wright, the program brings students and Jefferson County business owners together to help foster the skills necessary in today’s workforce. “I had a team of 30 teens who were working for me, and the workforce readiness wasn’t there,” she said. “When we wrote this class, a lot of what went into it are things I wanted to see from my employees and wasn’t.” The Alliance, now in its sixth year, reaches Jeffco students ages 14 and up, teaching them a variety of careerreadiness skills. Developed through collective meetings and roundtable discussions with local business owners, Wright and cofounder Sean Kaiser created a six-session course, focusing on networking, resume building, conflict resolution, leadership roles and interviewing skills crucial for success in
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JAM OUT HUNGER SUCCESS
The Jam Out Hunger Battle of the Bands, a showcase for high school musical talent, and a fundraiser for the Arvada Community Food Bank, doubled the amount raised in its inhaugural year. Attendees also donated more than 736 pounds of food during the June 6 hunger awareness event at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. “It was absolutely fantastic, we had 13 bands compete, we gave away around $4,000 in prizes and the music itself was more top-shelf quality for youth bands,” said Jam Out organizer Bob Fifer. “It was amazing how much the kids helped raise awareness around the food bank.” The top three bands, The Blush Band, Balancing Opposites and The Aftermath, will perform at various festivals and events throughout Arvada this summer, beginning with the Fourth of July celebration.
The Blush Band performs at Ducky Derby June 13 in Castle Rock. The previous week the group won the Arvada Jam Out Hunger battle of the bands. The group of 15-year-olds from Castle Rock is made up of sisters Jenna (guitar) and Loren Hardy (piano and bass), drummer Sabrina Meiklejohn and lead singer Ali LeBlanc (piano and bass). All are about to become sophomores at Douglas County High School. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
72nd Avenue road closure affects business City wants to hear from concerned residents By Ashley Reimers
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Since construction closed parts of 72nd Avenue in front of his Westminster business a few months ago, owner Bill Steele said sales have dropped 30 percent. Customers have difficulty finding his store, B & M’s Motorheadz at 7102 Raleigh St., and he’s dealing with a lot of dirt and flooding. “I can’t get deliveries and people can’t get
in and out of here,” Steele said. “It is what it is. Hopefully, they get it done with soon.” The first of two full closures of 72nd Avenue between Bradburn Boulevard and Stuart Street extends until Friday, July 3. The second closure will be Aug. 10-23. The city is installing utilities as part of the 72nd Avenue and Raleigh Bride Replacement project. Construction began in January, and since then at least one lane had been kept open on 72nd Avenue. Businesses located in the construction area continue to be open. “The city has put up message board signs to remind people that local business access is still available,” said Ryan Johnson, economic development specialist for the city of Westminster. “We’re also reminding
people to shop local on Facebook, Twitter and our weekly electronic newsletter.” Originally, the city had planned a fivemonth closure of 72nd Avenue. But after businesses raised concerns, the city decided to pursue an alternative construction schedule. Nila Pareja, a receptionist at Westminster Dental Associates at Raleigh Street and 72nd Avenue, said she’s received complaints from patients about finding the office. But, overall, construction and road closure haven’t had a major effect on business. “There are days when we’re full and people just don’t show up,” she said. “But I don’t know if it’s necessarily because of the construction. And then there are days that are totally normal.”
Pareja said she’s been mailing out detour maps provided by the city to patients, which has helped some navigate the construction. “Sometimes, the project is a pain,” she said. “But overall the city has been good to us.” Johnson said residents can voice concerns to him directly by calling 303-6582110 or emailing rjohnson@cityofwestminster.us. “Bottom line, we want people to let us know if they have concerns,” he said. “If there is something we can change, we will entertain those thoughts.” For more information on the project, visit www.ci.westminster.co.us.
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ARVADA CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD The Arvada City Council acted on the following items during its June 15 regular business meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams, Mayor Pro-Tem Mark McGoff, District 1 council member Jerry Marks, District 3 council member John Marriott, District 4 council member Bob Dyer and council members at-large Don Allard and Bob Fifer. Subway plan City council approved a preliminary development plan for the Subway Salad and Sandwich Shop
drive-through at 9315 Ralston Rd. This comes after the restaurant was displaced due to the Wal-Mart construction in Arvada Plaza. Arvada Center nonprofit hearing City council set a public hearing for the cooperative agreement between the city of Arvada and the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. A copy of the agreement is available online via http://bit.ly/1LhIS1T. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m., July 6, at the Arvada City Hall council chambers, 8101 Ralston Road.
Playground replacement Council approved two resolutions to remove and replace playground equipment at Meadowlake Park, Oak Park and Jack B. Tomlinson Park. Van Bibber Trail funding Council authorized a $2.4 million construction contract between the city of Arvada and Edge Contracting Inc. for the building of the Kipling Park Underpass and Van Bibber Trail. The next city council meeting will be at 6 p.m., June 29, at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. —Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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De-villainizing the villain diminishes the hero Last weekend, my family had the pleasure of seeing “Wicked” at the Buell Theater. It was my first time for this particular show, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The sets are amazing, the production value is off the charts, and the music, by the inimitable Stephen Schwartz, has stayed with me for a week now. But, in the end, as in all good shows, the story carries the day. The idea of the Wicked Witch of the West recast, as it were, in nothing more than the role of “loser of the war” (as in “history is written by the victors”) is a fascinating one, thanks to Gregory Maguire. That the witch was really just an idealist who ran afoul of the prevailing political winds of her day is both clever and, in its way, deeply disturbing. I must confess the Wicked Witch is one of those characters whose emotional impact on me lingers from my childhood. I remember the many years in a row when we, as a family, would finish from Thanksgiving dinner, roll ourselves into the family room, flip to Channel 7 (remember when 7 was the local CBS affiliate?) and spend the rest of the evening watching “Oz.” And, being young at the time, but loving good stories enough to reside in them (people who do this know what I mean by that), the Witch scared the bejeezus out of me. She was a great villain! And movies need great villains. Stories need great villains. Heroes are measured in comparison to the
stature of the villain they overcome. Which is why a story that creates an alternative narrative for a villain that is more sympathetic is a little troubling to me. I mean, how would it be if Darth Vader were recast as a misunderstood, love-struck kid Michael Alcorn just trying to...? HITTING Oh, wait. OK. How about if the TerminaHOME tor was simply reprogrammed and then sent back ... ? Um, OK. And Norman Bates is really just a troubled kid who is trying desperately to overcome the abuses of an overbearing mother, right? Not evil, just, y’know, scarred. Suppose, for a second, that Hannibal Lecter was really just a guy whose brilliance was due, in part, to a blood disorder that required certain proteins only found ... ? You see where I’m going with this, right? Or, what if Mr. Potter had really run Bedford Falls? Why, Pottersville might have become the first ADA-compliant city in the whole country. He’s a visionary! And you can see all the problems with the
whole story line of “Fatal Attraction,” can’t you? Seriously, imagine the number of microaggressions Alex Forrest had to endure before she finally snapped. If she were a graduate student on an Ivy League campus, she would have been celebrated for her courage standing up to her male oppressors, and allowed to carry a mattress across the stage at commencement. With her pet, stuffed bunny... Disney did more to rehabilitate the queen in Snow White by casting Charlize Theron across from the wooden Kristen Stewart than it could have by any rewriting of the story. Just sayin’. . . And then somebody went and turned Maleficent into heroine, too. HAL was a victim of “garbage in/garbage out;” the shark was hungry because his natural feeding patterns had been disturbed; and asteroids hurtling towards the earth are just natural consequences of climate change. Really, about the only truly great villain I can think of who just can’t be rewritten is Hans Gruber of “Die Hard.” He’s rich, he’s slick, he’s fastidious — everything truly wrong with ... Oh, but, wait. Wasn’t he just trying to redistribute the wealth of some faceless, international conglomerate? I guess that makes John McClane a tool of big business. Yippee, ki-yay...
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Riding the bus of life has its challenges I am fortunate to have visited Sarajevo in what was then Yugoslavia. We were on a ski vacation after the Winter Olympics and we stayed in dorms on ski slopes about an hour southwest of Sarajevo. I tried to learn a bit of the local language, in this case Serbo-Croatian. But we hardly needed it when in the company of our hosts, young people who ushered us around and spoke quite respectable English. When we ventured on our own, though, the language difference was frustrating and comical. In Sarajevo, we had several occasions to ride the local buses. They were on time, inexpensive and generally packed with people. For the most part, these buses got us where we were going without much trouble as long as someone told us where we to get off — before we got on. The only time we had a problem was after a long walk to Zetra Arena where the ice skating events had been. We hopped on a bus to get back to Old Town to meet our hosts. The bus driver, however, clearly didn’t think we really wanted to go to Old Town, and we
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was something like, “Well, why didn’t you say so?” We did get to Old Town. It just took a little longer. As I begin wrestling with some lifestyle changes in the coming months, I sometimes feel as though someone else is driving the bus. Some changes will be in my control. Eventually. Some will be like Old Town – destinations to which I want to return. Some stops are already planned. Some are yet to be determined. And I wonder what I can do to make myself and my intentions clear. From experience, I know I can just go where the bus takes me. But if I want to go somewhere else, take a detour, or just stop, I’ll have to push my way to the doors and speak up. If I stay seated, I’ll only be going along for the ride. A friend recently told me about an affirmation she uses: “Everything is happening in the most optimal way. It is the very best outcome for me.” I think I’ll stand up on this bus and ask for what I want. I’ll get there — it might just take a little longer.
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ESEA reauthorization needs stronger family engagement provisions The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind) has been up for reauthorization since 2007. Currently, the U.S. Senate has a bipartisan reauthorization bill, theEvery Child Achieves Act (S. 1177),that is expected to be debated and possibly voted on before the end of June. Colorado PTA is advocating for the inclusion of language in the bill to support state and local capacity building through Statewide Family Engagement Centers. Senator Michael Bennet (DCO) is leading the charge on this important issue by offering this amendment to the bill. We applaud Senator Bennet for his leadership and support of family engagement. More than 40 years of research shows – no matter a family’s income or socioeconomic background – family engagement in education is essential for student success. Students whose families are involved attend school more regularly, earn better grades, enroll in higher-level programs and have higher graduation rates. Research also
shows that family engagement is critical for GUEST school improvement as well as plays a key role OPINION in helping communities grow strong and thrive. Despite strong evidence of the important role families play in student achievement, the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind (ESEA/NCLB) does not include critical improvements that prioritize family engagement. Colorado PTA calls on Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) to join Senator Bennet on this amendment to ensure family engagement is prioritized in ESEA reauthorization. Recent reports have found that states and districts across the country are increasingly prioritizing family engagement and adopting systemic and sustained efforts to integrate families into the fabric of their schools. California, for example,
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has developed a Family Engagement Framework to help districts meet requirements in the state’s new school funding law to include families in the school budget decision-making process. Districts such as Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada and Springfield, Massachusetts School District have created positions and departments specifically geared toward implementing long-term, integrated and high-impact strategies to bolster family engagement. While progress is being made, all states and school districts need additional capacity and resources to scale up best practices that have been proven to positively impact student learning. As a parent and the leader of the state’s oldest and largest child advocacy associations, I have seen firsthand the positive impact of family engagement on school improvement and students’ academic achievement. I also have witnessed the ability of engaged families and schools to come together and make true, meaningful
improvement at the local level. It is essential that the reauthorization of the ESEA/ NCLB provide for family engagement as it is proven to make a difference for children, schools and communities. Colorado PTA urges our U.S. Senators to support additional provisions in the Every Child Achieves Act that would provide states and districts the capacity and necessary resources to implement effective family engagement strategies in every school to help every child succeed academically and reach his or her full potential. Michelle Winzent is the president of Colorado PTA, a community activist, and a long-time advocate for children. You can contact her at MichelleWinzent@copta.org. Colorado PTA is the largest and oldest child advocacy organization in the state with nearly 23,000 members. Learn more about Colorado PTA’s work, policies, and position statements at www.copta.org.
Overexposure to violence can cause its own trauma A mass shooting occurred in Aurora on July 20, 2012, inside of a Century movie theater, killing 12 individuals and injuring 70 others. The trial of the prime suspect, James Holmes, recently began in Arapahoe County, and media coverage has been and likely will continue to be extensive. This traumatic event left lasting physical and emotional scars for many people. Gruesome details of the crime revealed in the media coverage may re-expose people – especially children – to unwanted memories and distressing feelings. Can exposure to too much media coverage cause lasting stress for some? Should we protect our children from experiencing secondary trauma? Yes and yes. Trauma may result from a psychologically distressing event that is outside the range of typical human experience. Trauma often involves a sense of intense fear, terror and helplessness that leaves a lasting impression on an individual’s mind. Whether or not someone develops symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after a traumatic event varies from person to person. Secondary traumatic stress – also known as vicarious trauma — commonly has been defined as “the natural consequent behaviors resulting from knowledge about a traumatizing event experienced by a significant other. It is the stress resulting from wanting to help a traumatized or suffering person.” Medical and behavioral professionals, law enforcement and emergency responders, reporters and photographers – these are some of the people who may experience vicarious trauma in their work as they respond to natural disasters, car accidents and community violence. Many think these professionals are the only ones at risk, but witnesses of traumatic events are at risk, too. Any of us who are exposed to another’s suffering, even via the television screen, can experience vicarious trauma. The very nature of listening to the descriptions of an intense, traumatic event may leave a person vulnerable to emo-
tionally absorbing a portion of that trauma. This is especially GUEST impactful for children COLUMN who, depending on their developmental age, are inexperienced in being able to regulate powerful emotions. They often look to their parents and caregivers to gauge how they should feel in such circumstances. Not everyone exposed to the same trauma – either in person, in conversation or on TV — will experience it in the same way. Some people will develop vicarious trauma while others won’t. For some, such as medical personnel, vicarious trauma may build up over years of exposure. One viewpoint is that media has propagated widespread insensitivity in society by flashing frequent, decontextualized images of tragedy and suffering. It numbs viewers. We need to check in with our emotions to see if vicarious trauma is affecting us, and we need to ensure that we aren’t exposing our children to content — on TV and at movies — that’s too mature for them. Here are some common warning signs for vicarious trauma: Experiencing racing thoughts about the event or feeling inexplicably fearful, angry, sad, hopeless, depressed or anxious. Distress also manifests itself physically; some people may experience headaches, stomachaches, nightmares, avoidance of certain places or people and a brief disturbance in their daily routine. Children express their emotions in their play and behavior because they may not have the vocabulary to describe how they’re feeling. That’s why it’s important to monitor how much media coverage of disturbing events children are receiving. It’s essential to have conversations with children about trauma and their understanding of it, and to model healthy ways to handle stress. There are many ways to deal with stress and the vicarious trauma that may result
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from a stressful event. They may include turning to personal self-care routines, such as physical or recreational activities, and practicing meditation, deep breathing or mindfulness. Other practices may include obtaining social support – from friends, family, coworkers or a healthcare professional – and establishing clear boundaries about what you are able to tolerate (how much you can watch or listen to). If you’re experiencing any unwanted, distressing feelings related to a traumatic event or if you’re experiencing secondary trauma that’s excessive or unreasonable – if it’s impairing your daily life – please contact a healthcare professional immediately.
Give yourselves a rest from societal violence portrayed on TV – in the news and in movies – by taking a break from watching television. When you are not focused on what you’re watching, turn it off, and when you are watching, it’s healthy to limit viewing time, especially for children. Jamie Posthuma, Ph.D., LP, is the program manager of In-Home Resiliency and Support Services (IRSS) at Community Reach Center, a nonprofit, mental health center with five outpatient offices in Adams County. For more information: www.CommunityReachCenter.org or 303-853-3500.
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Catherine Tinsley
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October 4, 1939 - June 15, 2015
71, of Arvada. Husband of Rita. Father of Leigh (Keven) and Devin. Grandfather to Zach (Margarite), Lacey (Brian), Josh, Ian and Eli. Great Grandfather to Brinley and Lawson. Brother of Bob (Mary Etta). He loved his family, friends, cars and motorcycles, and he will be so greatly missed. Celebration of Life Open House Sunday, June 28th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar Street, Arvada.
Surrounded by family, Catherine Tinsley, 75, passed away at The Oberon assisted living facility on June 15, 2015. She is survived by her husband Maurice (Mo), three children (Michelle, Jim, and Dean), and six grandchildren. Catherine was born in Lamar, CO on October 4, 1939. Catherine was retired from Jefferson County Public Schools and
enjoyed life to the fullest, including spending time with her family, playing cards, and doing arts and crafts. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend. A memorial service was held at The First United Church of Arvada on June 23. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities.
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Jefferson County Extension announced the Native Plant Master classes to be offered this summer. The Native Plant Master program is a Colorado State University Extension offering for people to participate in learning about native plant resources, sustainable landscaping and invasive weeds. A new class about native plant gardening and exploring wildflowers in the mountains takes place 8:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. July 11 at Reynolds Park, 14070 South Foxton Road in Conifer. Registration is required. Register at www.npmreynoldscourse.eventbrite.com. To see a complete list of the courses offered near the Denver-metro area, visit www.npm.eventbrite.com. To learn more about Native Plant Master, visit www.nativeplantmaster.org or call 303-271-6620.
Energy Businesses Connect in Jeffco July 7
The Jeffco Energy Connect 2015, a business after hours and vendor fair specific to the energy industry, will take place from 5-8 p.m. July 7 at the Historic Molly Brown Summer House located at 2690 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. The event is hosted by the West Chamber of Commerce and is to include networking opportunities and keynote speaker Dan Haley, who is the new President/CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. The event is open to the public and admission is free for those who online at www.westchamber.org. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, contact the West Chamber at 720-399-5653.
Bike drive at ADIO Chiropractic
ADIO Chiropractic, 17120 West Colfax Ave. No. 118 in Golden, is hosting a bike drive with a goal of collecting 50 new and used bikes. The bikes will be collected through July 1. The chiropractic office will partner with a local bike shop to repair the bikes, which till then be distributed to needy families in the community. For more information, contact ADIO Chiropractic at 720-708-4925.
Jefferson County jury convicts Denver man of Edgewater murder
On June 22, José Luis Palacios of Denver was found guilty for his involvement in the October 2013 death of John Michael Goggin, 41, of Edgewater. The trail was heard by a Jefferson County jury, and lasted almost two weeks. Palacios, 28, will be sentenced on July 1 at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Charges stem from a drug-related robbery that occurred in 2500 block of Sheridan Boulevard. According to testimony, Palacios and co-defender Floyd Anthony Sandoval, Jr., 25, wanted Goggin to provide several pounds of marijuana for $13,500. The real intent was not to purchase the marijuana, but to rob Goggin and take the marijuana without paying for it. When Sandoval and Palacios arrived at Goggin’s residence, they pulled guns and demanded that Goggin give them the marijuana. Goggin pulled out his own gun and refused to surrender the marijuana without payment. Shots were fired, and Goggin died of his injuries. Sandoval was previously convicted of murder, and is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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LIFE
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2 Colorado wines receive ‘best’ awards
Penny Parker Emily Cotton, a sophomore at Red Rocks Community College, sculpts a mermaid for her team’s Creatures from the Sea plot. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Sand in the City among fundraisers helping area By Crystal Anderson
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UPCOMING EVENTS Arvada and Westminster Relay for Life
WHAT: Teams of community members set up games, raffles and giveaways as everyone walks along the relay route, in honor of those, past and present, affected by cancer. Sign up to participate with a team or just show up to partake in the entertainment and help with the fundraising for the American Cancer Society. WHEN: Friday, July 31 TIME: 6 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Westminster City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd. INFO: http://goo.gl/qNgXgO
Arvada’s Sand in the City festival is a sunny, gritty and creative event that captures the attention of citizens young and old. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll find the festival, like many others, is a fun and engaging way for families and communities to give back. “We love the uniqueness of this event,” said Arvada Chamber of Commerce President Kami Welch. “There’s really a little something for everybody.” Tails of the Painted Cats A free sand-sculpting festival, Sand in the City runs June 27-28 WHAT: Twenty-three fancifully painted fiberglass cats are on display. They at 11200 Ralston Road. Featuring a variety of entertainment, the will be auctioned off at an Oct. 10 gala at Pinehurst Country Club. Bidding festival highlights 10 sculpting teams, one sculpting artist and one will end a week before the gala. The event will also feature a silent auction coaches’ sculpture, each one sponsoring a specific nonprofit and of 18 “flat cats” decorated by artists. visually creating a sandy image of recognizable creatures, places WHEN: Until June 27 and people. WHERE: Lakewood Arts Council Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave. “Our goal is to highlight our community, highlight our busiAUCTION: Oct. 10, Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 W. Quincy Ave., Denver nesses, and by making it a free event, we’re able to do that more INFO: Bids and event tickets available at www.catcaresociety.org. effectively to more people,” Welch said. The festival includes 12 sculptures of “Star Wars” characters and Sand in the City Luau The Shire and Monopoly pieces, among others; a kids’ zone with WHAT: Traditional two-hour luau performed by Denver’s Polynesian FiaFia inflatables, arts-and-crafts projects and a photo booth; a traditional hula group luau and barbecue; local artisans and food vendors; and beverages WHEN: 5 p.m., Saturday, June 27 from six local breweries, a winery and a distillery. WHERE: Ralston Park Addition, 64th and Simms Street Aside from the sandy action, Sand in the City helps bring awareCOST: Free ness and money to a multitude of local nonprofits and businesses across the Front Range. Sand in the City Festival “A fun piece WHEN: 12-8 p.m., Saturday, June 27 of this event is 12-5 p.m., Sunday, June 28 we allow each WHERE: Ralston Park Addition, 64th Avenue and Simms Street team to pick COST: Free a nonprofit *Some children’s activities and all food and beverage vendors have a small fee. that they want their People’s Choice voting dollars to go to,” Welch said. “The team with the most money at the end of it gets the award of the People’s Choice. But everyone’s a winner because all the money goes toward their nonprofit of choice.” Like Sand in the City, nonprofits such as the Cat Care Society and the American Cancer Society closely tie their fundraising to a myriad of family events, such as the Tails of the Painted Cats and Relay for Life. Both events give visibility to the organizations, the community vendors or artists involved, support the community and raise money for the cause. “The tie-in aspect of Tails and the art galleries is a mutually beneficial situation,” said Jane Dorsey, coordinator of the Tails of the Painted Cats event. According to the website, the point of the American Cancer Society’s nationwide Relay for Life events is to “unite communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.” For Cheryl Vaughn, a Sand in the City participant and Girl Scouts Troop 52402 leader, this event and those like it are surprising ways to seek money for organizations serving those in need throughout the community. “It’s unexpected,” she said. “You show up there, and people present it (the nonprofit) and since you’re spending money anyway, you may be more receptive.” For Chloe Corning, a sixth-grader at Lincoln Academy, Sand in the City gave her an opportunity to work with her Girl Scouts troop, give back and have fun creating her favorite Dr. Seuss characters out of sand. “It’s really fun carving something out and it’s turned out a lot cooler than I thought it would,” she said. Money raised from Troop 52402’s Cat in the Castles continues on Page 12
MILE HIGH LIFE
The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, has just announced the winners of the 2015 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, which took place on May 16 and 17 at Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Hotel and Hospitality
Learning Center. The only statewide winemaking competition exclusively for Colorado wines, this year’s competition drew 241 entries from 37 local wineries, and was judged by a panel of sommeliers, winemakers, writers and wine experts from around the country. “I think the wines this year show great balance and wonderful winemaking skills,” said judge and winemaker Warren Winiarski of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon from the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting. The 2015 Governor’s Cup “Best of Show” went to two wines, both made from Syrah. When the sweepstakes tasting was complete, Canyon Wind Cellars’ 2013 Anemoi Lips and Turquoise Mesa Winery’s 2013 Syrah were tied. The 15 judges preferred to name both wines as Best of Show rather than break the tie with a vote. Syrah is a red grape variety that originates from the Rhone region of France. The 2015 Governor’s Cup Case features the top 12 rated grape wines from the competition, but new this year is the special “niche” four-pack of cider, mead, fruit and flavored wines. “I’m excited to hear that our 2013 Anemoi Lips won Best of Show,” Jay Christianson said. “We’re quite humbled that one of our wines has been awarded Best of Show two years in a row!” Turquoise Mesa Winery, like Canyon Wind Cellars, placed two of its wines in the Governor’s Case Cup.
Downtown hotel well awarded
On the heels of celebrating its oneyear anniversary in May and the 100th anniversary of the historic building in which it is housed, the Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel within the Colorado National Bank has earned several awards this year. Recent honors include a Downtown Denver Partnership Award, a finalist in the Urban Land Institute Impact Awards, an Expedia four-star rating, Denver Business Journal Real Estate Champions Award and several others. The Renaissance Denver Downtown offers a 230-room modern luxury hotel experience accented by pieces of the building’s storied past, including a series of murals from the iconic Western muralist Allen Tupper True and three original bank vaults turned meeting spaces, complete with original 33-inchthick, 60,000-pound steel safe doors. “We are ecstatic to have earned such renowned distinctions,” said Michael Damion, general manager of the hotel. “We have received an overwhelmingly positive response since opening last year, and we look forward to continuing our property’s engagement in the community.” The property also received several ColoradoBiz Magazine accolades, including Best Business Hotel and Best Business Lunch for the hotel’s original concept restaurant, range, and runnerup positions for Best Meeting/Event Venue and Best Place to Get a Martini for the lobby lounge, Teller Bar. Parker continues on Page 12
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Summer show looks back to when print was king ‘Lucky Guy’ reflects industry in transition By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The newspaper industry can boast of heydays and golden ages, but some of the stories from those periods aren’t pretty. Journalist Mike McAlary lived through the tabloid journalism industry of the 1980s and ’90s, and his travails get the Nora Ephron treatment in “Lucky Guy” at The Edge Theater. “With any play, it all starts with the script,” said Andrew Uhlenhopp, who plays McAlary. “‘Lucky Guy’ has such a great story, and as is so often the case, the best sto-
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today’s job market. “We’re really trying to make sure there’s real clear communication between the education community and the business community about what is needed in the workforce,” Kaiser said. Taught by Jeffco business owners, the class dives into what it looks like to be a confident employee within the county, which are skills, according to Deb Poskie, mother of two Golden High School participants, that every student should know before graduation. “This is a great way for my kids and other kids to get exposed to these financial and business concepts,” she said. “There is a need for this and a desire for this for both parents and students.”
1985 to his death at 41 in 1998. This era directly preceded the 24-hour news reporting cycle, and the audience will see an industry in transition as readers change. Director John Ashton is familiar with the newspaper world, having written for the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News and Westword, and so the story in “Lucky Guy” struck a chord with him. “I’ve had some of the most fun in the theater recapturing those times when print was king,” he said. “It really brought back times when I was in the newsroom, doing this work.” To give actors a chance to hear what it was really like in a newsroom, Ashton hosted an evening at the Denver Press Club where actors could ask questions of some of Ashton’s peers. Uhlenhopp describes McAlary as a bit of a gunslinger — someone with a lot of talent,
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Lucky Guy” WHERE: The Edge Theater 1560 Teller St., Lakewood WHEN: Through July 5 Thursday - Saturday: 8 p.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. COST: $26 INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com
ries are true stories.” The regional premiere of the show runs at the theater, 1560 Teller St., through July 5. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. The play follows McAlary’s career from
According to Wright, no other entity offers a course like this. Jefferson County Public Schools currently offers a business course as an elective, one many students don’t have time to take during their school years. For students like Amery, who completed the course in early June, the benefits of the course have already begun to show in her daily life, through her scholarship interviews, college orientation days and interviews for local positions. “My biggest takeaway was learning staying in touch with people helps build a network,” she said. “I feel like I’m prepared to interact with people in a more professional manner.” Wright said the course currently has a wait list, which she sees as a sign of the demand and desire to learn these skills and foster a well-rounded and educated workforce. “We teach them why credit is impor-
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Hat-themed sculpture will benefit The Action Center’s school supply drive. This event, Vaughn said, teaches her girls the value and joy of giving back. “We want them to see there’s a lot of different people struggling in different ways,” she said. “It’s important they understand not everybody has all the things they need in life.” This year, more than 20,000 people are expected to attend Sand in the City, which will benefit eight area nonprofits. To donate to the cause of choice, attendees simply place a $2 People’s Choice vote with their sculpture of choice. All funds raised will benefit that nonprofit. “It’s unique, it’s different,” Welch said. “How often can you say you spent your weekend looking at sand sculptures?” For more information, visit www.visitarvada.org/ events/Sand-in-the-City.
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but an ego and arrogance that could lead to problems. “He was good at getting people to talk, but his ego did get away from him as his reputation got bigger,” Uhlenhopp said. “There was a part of him that wanted to tell stories that would benefit the public.” Ashton and Uhlenhopp spoke about the need to keep the production realistic, both in Uhlenhopp’s performance and The Edge’s technical designers, who make everything pop. Ephron’s lines adds some seriously fastpaced banter to the proceedings, which help the characters become more realistic to the audience. “Actors are characters in the same way newspaper writers are,” Ashton said. “It’s really down to telling stories.” For more information, call 303-2320363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.
On the last day of class, students from across Jefferson County sit proudly in Golden High School with Jefferson County Business Education Association founders Dot Wright, Sean Kaiser and executive board member Aimee Skul. Courtesy photo tant, how to write thank-you letters, how to address an envelope,” she said. “The demand for this class is huge and that is really exciting. People understand these skills aren’t taught in schools and we have
Landmark welcomes Bad Daddy’s
East West Partners, a Coloradobased real estate developer and the master developers of Denver Union Station (along with Continuum Partners), has announced that Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, the chef-driven burger concept with locations in Denver, the Carolinas and Tennessee, will open its fourth location in Denver at The Landmark. Located at 5380 S. Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, adjacent to Hapa Sushi, the new Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar location will join a slew of new retail tenants brought to The Landmark since East West Partners took over the community in November 2013, including Upstairs Circus, The Palate Food + Wine Bar and Espresso Americano. Patrons to The Landmark location will enjoy Bad Daddy’s menu favorites including the “Bad Ass Burger,” “Mama Ricotta’s Burger,” “Texican Salad,” the option to create your own burger from seven different patty
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Chick flicks at Viewhouse The team at ViewHouse (2015 Market Street — www.viewhouse.com) is putting a summer twist on movies in the park with its Thursday night “Flicks for Chicks.” Every Thursday night this summer, ViewHouse is hosting an evening under the stars out on The Green, downtown Denver’s own backyard.
Grab your gal pals, some blankets, and settle in to watch a movie on the giant, outdoor 147-inch LED TV. Movies start at sunset for guests 21 and over. Free popcorn and free drinks for the ladies from 9 p.m. until midnight. Screenings include “Pitch Perfect,” “Mean Girls,” “Legally Blonde” and other tried-and-true chick flicks. Not ready to leave when the movie’s over? Stay for the DJ and dancing afterward. ViewHouse also has a suburban location in Centennial.
Overheard
Eavesdropping on a woman talking to her husband: “Driving around town, we’ve decided that those orange traffic cones are Colorado’s new state flower.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado. com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303619-5209.
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Summer blossoms around Arvada
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Garden tour shows off residents’ botanical handiwork By Crystal Anderson
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A colorful path decorated with bursts of blossoming flowers and plants winds around the home of Jim and eRose Seavey, leading to a seat near a quiet pond, where they can admire their living art. Twenty-five years in the making, the Seavey’s garden, 6810 52nd Place, is one of seven on this year’s Arvada Hishtorical Society’s fifth annual garden tour. “We’re here almost every day,” Jim said of time spent in their 70-by-200-foot garden. “I’m the muscles and she’s the brain.” s The self-guided tour on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will take attendees across the city to view a variety of resi-dential gardens filled with overflowing bushes and trees, decorative rock beds, antiques and more. “This one is special,” founder Mary Jo Giddings said. “We’ve got gardens from 52nd and Marshall Street all the way up to 72nd Avenue and Quaker Street — that’s more spread out than we ever had.” Along the tour, visitors can expect to see a multitude of perennial plants and flowers, ponds, chickens, recycled materials mixed in with plants, composting stations, historic trees, chickens and even a gnome or two. For residents Dusty and Barb Stevens, 10868 West 70th Ave., another stop on the tour, gardening is second nature. “We’ve always had flowers,” Dusty said of their introduction to gardening. “I was raised on a farm and so was she (Barb) … All through World War II we had to put vegetables in and make victory gardens. Everything that there is — there’s a story behind it.” The tour gives residents an inside look at Arvada’s botanical handiwork. At each stop, attendees can leisurely walk through the gardens, ask questions and indulge in light refreshments. Giddings said this year, with the inclement weather Arvada received in May and early June, gardeners had to work harder to protect their plants, ensure blossoms and cultivate the luscious, ever-evolving gardens. “This year, the big difference is that the weather has been a real challenge,” she said. “With all the hail, the rain and the late blossoms, we’ve really had to do a lot of praying.” A garden’s unpredictability, though, is one of the elements Rose Seavey enjoys the most. “That’s what I like best about it — it’s always evolving,” Rose said. “It’s not perfect. It’s a science. It’s art.” Tickets will be sold for $15 the day of the event at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
While giving a tour, gardener, Rose Seavey, marvels at the large yellow rose blooming in her garden. Photos by Crystal Anderson
A garden-level view of Jim and Rose Seavey’s 70-by-200-foot garden.
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Taking a rest on their porch, Dusty and Barb Stevens tell Garden Tour organizer Mary Jo Giddings about the different plants, homemade yard art and antiques in their garden.
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The homeowner may have been running a breeding operation and selling animals to pet stores, according to the sheriff’s department. The West Metro Drug Task Force responded to the home, as well, to investigate an illegal marijuana grow inside the home. Approximately 100 plants were seized as evidence. The live animals were taken to Foothills Animal Center, thanks to a partnership with law enforcement agencies, said Jennifer Strickland, the shelter’s director of community relations and development. “We typically see around 500 to 1,000 animals that are ‘other’ — not dogs or cats — a year,” she said. “Just not often in a large scale like this.” The rats’ health and behavior are being closely monitored, Strickland said, andS their adoptability also is being evaluated. The geckos are also receiving care but have not been released to the shelter. Therefore, none of these animals is currently available for adoption. The Jeffco sheriff’s department has not released the name of the homeowner, but Kelley said he may face charges for animal neglect or cruelty and cultivation of marijuana.
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Sterling Stowe of Golden is biking the Trans-America Trail to document the lives of others. He began in Astoria, Ore., and the final destination point is Yorktown, Va. He left Colorado on May 28, started biking on June 1, and expects to return to Golden mid-tolate August — in time to start his senior year at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Courtesy photo
College student cycles to document lives of others
Goal is to create ‘national empathy’
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On the first day of Sterling Stowe’s journey, traffic rushed past him on a busy highway in the pouring rain. And he got three flat tires on his bicycle. “I was really discouraged,” he said. “I thought, ‘I still have three more months and I can barely make it through the first day.’” But he did make it. Stowe stopped at a grocery store to buy some food and plan the route for the rest of the day, and discovered Neil Branson through a website that helps the cycling community find lodging. Stowe biked the 20 miles to Branson’s home in a small town called Seaside in Oregon. Branson, a retired high school counselor, welcomed him and gave him the words of encouragement he needed. “It’s the kindness of strangers who are helping me make it through,” Stowe said.
Looking for people’s stories
Stowe, 25, of Golden, is biking coastto-coast along the Trans-America Trail to document the stories of others. He calls his journey “Pursuing America: Stories from the Seat of a Bike.” The goal, he said, is to create a national empathy. There is no particular topic for any of the stories, Stowe said. They can entail a person overcoming a hardship or celebrating a great success. “If everybody could share their stories, we’d realize that we’re all not that different,” Stowe said. “Underneath it all, we all have the same desires.” Stowe, who is communicating with the Transcript through text and email, said in a June 22 text that he had made it to White Bird, Idaho.
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Stowe left Golden May 28. His mother and sister drove him to Long Beach, Wash., where they stayed in a hotel. Stowe’s bike trek began June 1, when he left from Long Beach to his starting point in Astoria, Ore.
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Stowe is traveling east with a final destination of Yorktown, Va. He estimates he will arrive home in August, a few weeks before beginning his senior year at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Although inspired by his journalism studies, the idea for the project did not come from a school assignment, Stowe said. “I didn’t want this to be about me,” he said. “I wanted it to be about the people and their stories. All these people are living an interesting life.”
A month of planning Stowe spent about a month planning his trip. The idea came while on a short vacation to Moab, Utah, during spring break and “one thing spiraled into another,” Stowe said. He bought his bike off Craigslist from a man who had originally bought the bike for his own cross-country trip that he was unable to do because of his job, Stowe said. Stowe quit his job at a grocery store and set up a crowdfunding site. As of June 22, donors had contributed $580 toward his $1,000 goal. “It would have been nice to save and plan for another year, but then who knows if I would’ve gone,” Stowe said. “It’s easy to get caught in the preparing stage. I’ve learned you figure it out on the way.”
Tough ride is worth it In Corvallis, Ore., Stowe stayed with Wendy Boyd, whom he found on warmshowers.org, the cycling website that helped him find Branson. The two exchanged biking stories, and she told him of her solo trip in Cambodia and Loas for her 60th birthday. “She did it solo,” Stowe said. “I have it easy. I speak the language here, and the U.S. is relatively safe.” The story about her trip gave Stowe the confidence he could also succeed on his journey. “This trip has been super hard — I’m not a pro cyclist,” Stowe said. “Sometimes, I wake up thinking I’m nuts for doing this. (But I) encourage people to chase their dreams. Don’t let hardships get in the way.”
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Jefferson Unitarian Church
Jefferson Humanists: a chapter of American Humanist Association Meeting monthly on the fourth Sunday See: www.jeffcohumanists.org for more information
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14350 W. 32nd Ave.
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Arvada Christian Church
(Free Meals every 3rd Wed)
Serving Arvada Since 1983
Sunday Services: 8:00 am Worship • 8:50 am: Bible Class Thursdays: 6:00 pm: Dinner and Classes for Teens 6:30 pm: Multi Age Bible Study
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Sunday Worship .............. 9:30 am Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .. 6:30 pm
WAC, Minimum payment required
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
St. Joan of Arc
8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412
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www.coffmanco.com
Progress so far for Sterling Stowe, who is attempting to ride across the country and is documenting the stories of the people he meets.
Nursery Available
Join us on Sunday Mornings at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Children’s activities (birth - 6th grade) provided during both services. Storyline currently meets at
West Woods Elementary 16650 W. 72nd Ave. • Arvada, CO 80007
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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY ONGOING ACTIVITIES,
Ongoing/Business Groups
MONDAYS GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. GOLDEN NAR-ANON family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m.
Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.
JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m.
Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.
OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents
open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com.
WHEAT RIDGE Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. DENVER APPLE Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group,
meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.
GOLDEN ROTARY meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at
Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. WEDNESDAYS AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30
p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.
ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098. ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697. ARVADA ROTARY meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary. org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657. BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45
p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking
and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org.
FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565. GOLDEN ELKS Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets
9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.
ORDER SONS of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org. THURSDAYS ARVADA ASSOCIATED Modelers hosts training night 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. (Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). We welcome anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models to take an introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. Visit www.arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/. BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.
CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com. COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. SALTY DOG Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. STUCK IN the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Call or e-mail Karen, 303-422-1196 or sitm@comcast.net; or Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information.
“I chose UCCS for the combination of academics and student life. The Engineering program is one the best in the country and you can’t beat the location with views of Pikes Peak from every building. The University reaches out to every student by holding fun events for all different interests, so it’s easy to make friends. As soon as I stepped onto campus I was completely immersed in the community and felt right at home.” — Kaleen, Junior, Electrical Engineering
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GARDENS NEEDED FOR TOUR The Lakewood Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.
SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION COLORADO ACTS presents a production of “The Mysterious Habersham Treasure Mystery,” performed by students in the 12- to 18-yearold week-long camp. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772. Go to www.coloradoacts.org.
THEATER/SHOWS ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ Performance Now Theatre Company presents “Guys and Dolls,” through Sunday, June 28, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available at www. performancenow.org or by calling 303-987-7845.
SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION Colorado ACTS presents a production of “Stories of Winnie the Pooh,” performed by students in the 4- to 8-year-old three-day camp. Show times are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772. Go to www.coloradoacts.org.
‘LUCKY GUY’ REGIONAL PREMIERE ARVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY GARDEN TOUR ARVADA HISTORICAL Society plans its annual
garden tour featuring seven Arvada gardens. Tour runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Arvada Center Amphitheater Plaza, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., after 8:30 a.m. Maps will be provided. Hand decorated birdhouses may be purchased on the tour. The tour takes place rain or shine; strollers and pets are not allowed in the gardens. Call 303-421-2032 or visit www. arvadahistory.org.
BACK BEND WORKSHOP PRANATONIC YOGA and Wellness presents a
back bend workshop 1:15-3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at 807 14th St., Golden. Stimulate the central nervous system, boost immune system, realign and increase mobility in the spinal column, open the hips and strengthen and stretch the legs. Workshop includes a good warm-up; techniques for practicing backbends safely and effectively; stretches for areas that limit backbending; deep back bending postures; and plenty of demonstrations, hands-on adjustments and partner stretching. Brittany Plaven, professional aerial dancer, figure skater and yoga instructor will teach workshop. Reservation needed. Contact 303-274-5733 or go to www.PranaTonic.com.
The Edge Theater presents “Lucky Guy” through Sunday, July 5, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. Parking is free. Contact 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com. “Lucky Guy” depicts the story of journalist Mike McAlary beginning in 1985 and ending with his death at age 41 in 1998. The plot covers the high points and tribulations of McAlary’s career as he traverses the clubby atmosphere of the New York City tabloid industry prior to the 24-hour news reporting cycle.
SUMMER CLASSES, CAMPS Registration is now open for Colorado ACTS Theater summer classes and camps. Upcoming are a friends and family musical production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! along with summer week-long camps including Young King Arthur, Happy Birthday of America! Stories of Patriots, Beauty & the Beast, the Frozen Tale of the North, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shining Stars Camp for Differently Abled Students. Community classes include Hamlet, group guitar lessons and tap dance. Register for all classes and camps at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.
MUSIC/CONCERT ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE BENEFIT CONCERT Tickets are available now through Sunday, Aug. 2 for a matinee benefit concert featuring Cody Ray Slaughter, the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute award winner. The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. After the concert, enjoy a meet and greet in the lobby with Slaughter. Purchase tickets by calling the theater box office at 303-987-7845, going online at www.lakewood.org/tickets or by stopping by the box office. All proceeds will benefit Evergreen Christian Outreach and Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice.
PAWS ON THE GREEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Cat Care Society plans its first charity golf tournament Paws on the Green to benefit Lakewood’s cage-free shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned cats. The tournament Monday, June 29, begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at The Meadows Golf Club, 6937 S. Simms St., Littleton. Breakfast is served starting at 7:30 a.m. To register, go to www.catcaresociety. org or https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eaqtipcpa452 2363&oseq=&c=&ch=. For information on sponsorships or other event details, contact Ken Dobrovolny at 303-239-9680 or kdoby@catcaresociety.org.
WHERE IS GOD WHEN THINGS GO WRONG DISCUSSED AT LIFETREE CAFÉ How to find peace in the midst of unexpected tragedy will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “When Everything Goes Wrong, Where Is God?” includes a filmed interview with Denise Lauerman, a woman who coped with the death of two children and her husband. In the midst of sadness and brokenness, Lauerman says she feels peace. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL Arvada Colts’ schedule for this summer includes a softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.
GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPEN West Woods Men’s Club of Arvada is recruiting members for the 2015 golf season. This year the club will have 13 tournaments including a club championship, match play and a Ryder Cup style event with Calcutta. Membership includes CGA handicap, year-end banquet and the chance to compete against golfers of similar ability on a top-notch course. The initiation fee is being waived for the 2015 season so now is the time to join one of the best men’s golf clubs in the state. Go to www.WestWoodsMensClub.com for information or to download an application.
HEALTH HOW YOUR BODY REALLY WORKS (OR DOESN’T) Knowing how food works (or doesn’t) with your body makes it easier to understand what to eat, which supplements to take, and why. Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, offers Why Take That, from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
NATURALLY ARVADA Check out free demonstrations and displays from master chefs and gardeners related to the fresh produce found at the Arvada Farmers’ Market. A new topic will be discussed each week, and kids’ crafts are planned. Event is free and presentations are 15 minutes long. Naturally Arvada programs run from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every other Sunday at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or stop by the library. Weekly topics are Berries (July 5); Tomatoes (July 19); Peaches (Aug. 2); Urban Farming (Aug. 16); Corn (Aug. 30); Dairy (Sept. 13); Apples (Sept. 27).
‘BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS’ MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Brighton Beach Memoirs” through Sunday, June 28 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, June 28. Tickets available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXHIBIT RED ROCKS Community College plans an exhibit of “The Graham and Barbara Curtis Collection” through Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery at the Red Rocks Lakewood campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibit features 82 Coloradocentric prints from the Curtis Collection depicting a range of themes from early expeditions into Colorado, including scenic views, the movement of settlers, life of the Native Americans and the early development of Denver and beyond. Go to www.rrcc.edu.
ART/FILM SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT Special effects artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work. Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon.com.
ANSEL ADAMS: MASTERWORKS Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Ansel Adams: Masterworks,” a traveling exhibition of photographs by Ansel Adams, through Thursday, Aug. 30. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/ansel-adams-masterworks/
Join us in the beautiful setting of the gardens and lake at Majestic View Nature Center0 for tai chi, adapted from the Sun form, which means it is slow, easy flowing and centering. Classes take place on Mondays, through July 13 (no class June 8). Beginning tai chi is 6:15-7:15 p.m.; continuing tai chi is 5-6 p.m. Bring water, wear comfortable clothes and dress for the weather. Inside area is available if needed. Led by Patricia Douglas, who is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Majestic View is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.
EDUCATION
ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER SCHEDULE
COMPUTER CLASSES
Summer classes at the Lakewood Arts Council run from June to August at the LAC Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood, in the Lamar Station Plaza next to Casa Bonita. The classes are generally suitable for all skill levels. For information on the classes, call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
Arvada Library offers computer classes for adults. Classes are free and take place in the meeting room of the library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Signup is required. Call 303-235-5275 or stop by the library. Upcoming classes: Excel Basics, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 (fundamental elements of setting up and using spreadsheets, entering, editing and formatting data; creating, editing and using basic mathematical functions and formulas); Word Basics, 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2 (fundamentals of creating text documents; entering, editing and formatting text; moving text; opening and saving document files); Ebooks and Other Downloadables, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 (find and download books, audiobooks, music, magazines, shows and movies; set up accounts, search and check out titles).
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State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp plans community coffee events on Thursday, June 25, when residents can have coffee and a casual conversation about their issues. Kraft-Tharp will be at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada 8-9 a.m.; and at Panera in the Shops at Walnut Creek, Westminster. The representative meets with residents the fourth Thursday of each month. Community coffee dates for 2015 are Thursday, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22. Go to
EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Marketplace
Advertise: 303-566-4100
Garage Sales
Miscellaneous
19th Annual Lake Arbor Community
COMPANION CRYPT FOR 2
Garage Sale
The 19th Annual Lake Arbor Garage Sale will be on Saturday, June 27th from 8-5pm (Rain or Shine). Over 100 homes participate in this annual event. It is the BIGGEST community garage sale in the Front Range! Enjoy a full day of shopping and have a picnic at Lake Arbor Park and Lake. You can access the community event and get maps at Wadsworth Boulevard & Pomona Drive (east side), 80th Avenue & Chase and 88th & Lamar Avenue. Interested in Arvada/Westminster Real Estate, call Cindy @ 303-4291887, the area real estate expert. The event has been hosted by Cindy Belhumeur, Owner of Home Source Group Residential Real Estate for the last 18 years.
CROWN HILL TOWER OF MEMORIES, WHEAT RIDGE CHAPEL FLOOR HALL OF SERENITY OWNERSHIP TRANSFER HANDLED BY OLINGER $12,000 OBO – save over $7,000
303-909-8693
Highland Mortuary
10201 Grant Street Thornton Colorado For sale 4 spaces, Garden of the Good Shepherd For more info call 1-303-880-1607 1-790-285-6256
Wanted to Buy Looking for Travel Trailer or 5th Wheel will pay up to $2000 303-841-0361
PETS
Misc. Notices Highlands Ranch High School 5TH - 8TH GRADE SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP 2015 DATES: June 25th thru June 27th, 2015 TIME: 1:30PM to 4:30PM Daily LOCATION: Highlands Ranch High School Gym, 9375 S Cresthill Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 WHO: Boys Grade 5th through 8th grade COACHES: HRHS Basketball Coaches and NCAA Recruiters COST: $100 Per Camper Payable to HRHS Boys Basketball QUESTIONS: Contact Coach Gibbs ranchbasketball@gmail.com
Instruction
Concealed Carry Classes $75 (Littleton, CO) Sunday June 28th 2:30pm-5:30pm 303-884-9949 rockymountainccw.com
Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Want To Purchase
minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
719-775-8742
Garage Sales Arvada 11426 West 59th Avenue Friday & Saturday June 26th & 27th 8am-4pm Kids, Clothing, Toys, Household etc. Estate Sale as part of Multi Family Garage Sale in Lone Tree! Tools, Mattresses, TVs Home Furnishings & Décor. Some kids clothes and toys. 9370 Pinyon Trail, Lone Tree 80124. Fri June 26 & Sat June 27, 8am-3pm.
Family Yard Sale
Items - everything baby, tons of toys, Tools, household items and more 9180 Fig Street, Arvada 80005 Friday June 26th Saturday June 27th From 7am-3pm Friday June 26th 9am-4pm Saturday June 27th 9am-3pm 6654 Xenon Drive, Arvada Paper back books, Jewelry, Children's Books, Clothes, Toys, Many Household Items and Much more June 27th & 28th 9am-4pm. Boys Clothes 0-7 years, Childs Toys, Boys Navy Uniform pants size 6 & 7 and misc. Items. 6185 North Ponderosa Way, Parker 80134 Lakewood Multi Family Yard Sale Friday-Saturday June 26th & 27th 9-4:30 9110 West 2nd Avenue Hot Deals & Great Bargains!
4 new rail lines in 2016. Oh yeah, it’s gonna be big.
MOVING SALE Everything must go Saturday June 27 10am-5pm 755 North Faver Drive off of Wolfensberger Road Short distance from town but worth the drive Follow the signs on Faver Drive Bistro Table, Projection TV, Furniture, Artwork, Girl clothing 3mo-2T Women's Name Brand Clothing, Collectables, Kitchen Items, Books, Chrystal, Decorator Items and so much more!
Moving Sale
Get the scoop on A B
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Tag, Tools, Household, and Tack June 26th & 27th 8am-noon 6484 Lemon Gulch Drive Castle Rock 80108
Garage Sales MOVING SALE/CONTENTS OF HOUSE PRICED TO SELL. Tools, lawn mower, solid wood bedrm set, solid wood corner desk set incl file cabinet, other furniture and household items Cash/Carry No muscle provided. Fri: June 26, 8am - 3 pm; June 27, 8am-1pm 10229 Riverstone Dr, Parker
Dogs AKC Registered Euro Bloodline German Shepherd pups for sale 2 female, 1 male $750 1st shots, wormed and vet checked Parents onsite 303-670-0329
Estate Sales
Wanted
AUNT BETTY’S ESTATE LIQUIDATORS PLUS – Estate Sale FRI - SUN (6/26 – 6/28) 9am-4pm Antiques, Collectables, Unusual China, Kitchen Gadgets, Large Yard Tools and more. Also featuring Aunt Betty’s Closet filled with fun clothing and shoes of all sizes. 6469 S WINDERMERE ST LITTLETON CO 80120 http://auntbettysestates.121hub.com /Home/About/575
CASH 4 PRE 1900 Letters, Diaries, Photographs, Books, + Other Pre 1900 Antiques and Collectibles Call Jerry @ 1-303-845-2161
Arts & Crafts 18th Annual Winter Park Colorado Craft Fair
Aug. 8th & 9th. Applications available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com bgmtnmn.wix.com/ winterparkcraftfair
Bicycles
Autos for Sale 2008 Subaru 90K
Great Condition, New Belts $10,500 Call Anthony 303-798-3390 No Calls after 6pm 94 GMC 3/4 ton pick up with a regular cab 2 wheel drive stick shift 454 engine good work truck under 119,000 miles $2300 shown by appointment only 720-474-0615 96 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 Liter engine, automatic, 80,000 miles $2100 shown by appointment only 720-474-0615 95 Dodge Van 7 passenger $4000 303-690-7462
96' Dodge Ram Truck
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Pirates grid talent tested Alameda competes in Broncos 7-on-7 tournament By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Alameda High School players and coaches spoke and understood football lingo as they joined 87 other teams taking part in the Broncos 7-on-7 tournament at All-City Stadium. “We started this program as the Broncos realized there was more that we could offer to the high school football community,” said Bobby Mestas, the Broncos’ director of youth and high school football. “The 7-on-7 tournament is one of the events we sponsor to help players and coaches get ready for the season.” The tournament is free. Teams are divided into four-team pools to guarantee every team at least three games. And because the state’s smallest schools play 6-man and 8-man football, this year the tournament added five pools of 5-on-5 competition. Alameda took the field June 16 against University for the first of the three pool-play games. The Pirates won that game 41-7 and outscored Monarch and Bear Creek to win the pool play title with a 3-0 record. They lost, though, to Littleton High School in a close contest (27-24) in the first round June 17. The pool champions advanced to the single-elimination tournament June 20 at Dove Creek. The winner of the tournament earned an expense-paid trip to represent the Broncos at the NFL 7-on-7 tournament later this summer in Cleveland. Dana Bacca, second-year Pirates coach, said Alameda is a young team. “We have a lot of potential this season,” he said between games. “We only lost three seniors from last year’s team so we should be pretty good this year. We have a veteran quarterback who throws a good pass. He isn’t very big, but he has the arm strength to get the ball down the field and the smarts to play quarterback. I expect good things from
Alamada quarterback Anthony Lawson squares up to throw a pass during the June 16 Broncos 7-on-7 tournament against University. The Pirates bested the Bulldogs 41-7 and won their other two pool play games to earn a spot in Saturday’s single-elimination play at Dove Valley. Photo by Tom Munds our team this season in a league that is always tough.” Junior Anthony Lawson will be the Pirates quarterback. “I started on JV as a freshman and moved up to the varsity starter midway through the season,” he said. “I am not much of a vocal
leader, but I try to let my teammates know when they do good things and talk to them if what they do isn’t too good for us.” When he takes the snap, he said he moves back, watching the defensive backs playing safety, as he looks for the receiver running the open route.
“I am excited about the coming season,” Lawson said. “We have a lot of guys back so I think we will be better than last year’s team. Last year, we just missed being in the playoffs. But this year I think we will make the playoffs and make some noise in those playoffs.”
Tigers shooter ready to round out game Peterson plans to work on both defense, offense By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Lakewood High School boys basketball coach Daryl Johnson jests that Kolton Peterson was shooting when he came out of the womb. Peterson’s dad, Chris, maintains that practice and confidence are what make his son a precise shooter. Kolton Peterson, a 6-foot-2 junior, was the state’s second-leading Class 5A scorer as a sophomore with a 23-point scoring average. “I’ve been shooting for quite awhile,” said Kolton. “My dad is a shooting coach. So he made me go in the driveway and hit some shots. I try to shoot every day. I try to get a lot of reps in. I’ve been doing it for quite a while. I definitely did it on my own, but he would help me sometimes and rebound for me.” Chris Peterson led the state in scoring as a standout at Jefferson High School (Edgewater) and went on to play at Creighton University between 1978-80. “I’ve coached for 30 years, and he’s sort of been sitting on my bench,” Chris Peterson said of his son. “He’s seen so many things I do in my shooting camps ... He’s put in a lot of time and he loves watching videos. Videos have helped him, watching Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and all those good shooters.” Chris Peterson notes that Kolton has the confidence needed to be a good scorer.
“The number one thing to me with shooting is having confidence,” said Chris. “There are a lot of kids that can shoot and spend a lot of time shooting, but when you get into a game you have to have the confidence to be that good shooter. “Without the confidence, it doesn’t matter how much time or anything else you put in. Confidence comes from practice and from people telling you that you are a good shooter and coaches giving you the green light. He has the green light on this team, and that helps him, too.” Peterson showed confidence and accurate shooting in a game against Eaglecrest during the Continental-Centennial Challenge tournament on June 18 at Heritage. Eaglecrest had a comfortable lead in the final 90 seconds when Peterson hit four consecutive three-point shots to pull the Tigers to within one point at one time, but the Raptors secured a 57-52 win at the free-throw line. Peterson, with a player in his face, rimmed out a desperation threepointer with a second remaining. Peterson, who was the Tigers’ sixth man as a freshman, knows he will be a marked player this season, and opposing defenses will target him and force him to become creative to get open looks. “At the beginning of last season I could get some open shots,” he recalled. “Then after the fourth or fifth game, I started scoring and I was getting face-guarded every game. Last year I was the only returning varsity player, so I kind of had to take the initiative to go score. This year, we pretty much have everybody back from last year’s team, plus we are getting better offensively.” Peterson is the first to admit he still has a lot to improve upon, on both defense and offense.
Kolton Peterson was the state’s second leading Class 5A scorer last season as a sophomore with a 23-point average. His 93 3-point shots made tied for sixth most in a season, according to CHSAA records. Photo by Jim Benton “Ball defense is something I think I’ve gotten better,” he said. “It’s something I’ve put an emphasis on, is the defense. Last year I was offensive-minded, I guess. I tried to kind of pace myself in the games since I played most of the game. “Our guys set some pretty good screens for me. I learned, and it’s kind of ironic, but you have to set screens for other guys, too. Because defenders are either not going to stay on the guy I’m picking so they are going
to get a wide open layup, or they are both going to come to me and I’ll slip off. That will help a lot, too.” Johnson has stressed defensive improvement, but he a realist and knows he has one of the state’s most prolific offensive weapons in Peterson. “We are working to get better on defense as a team and that includes Kolton,” said Johnson. “We obviously look for him offensively and try to get him the ball.”
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Fishermen take note of heavy area runoff A couple of timely fishing and hunting issues warrant an update in the midst of spring and early summer fishing season. I would quickly echo the recent message from Parks and Wildlife Division, where the agency is strongly suggesting anglers not attempt to fish in South Park. The advisement is about the record-breaking rainfall impacting all South Park streams plus water releases from various reservoirs and added flows resulting from the draining of Antero Reservoir. Additionally, record snow pack in the Mosquito Range is just beginning to melt, adding to the swollen streams. The current conditions raises legitimate safety concerns, plus very poor fishing opportunities. I spent three days with friends in South Park June 9-11 and found all streams
overflowing banks, particularly turbid and all at extremely high rates of flow. The only marginally fishable stream is the popular “Dream Stream” between Aurora’s Spinney Mountain Reservoir and Denver’s Eleven Mile Reservoir. Even Ron Hellbusch this normally promOUTDOORS ising fishery offers few and far between SCENE slow runs and quiet tail water. The South Park fishing conditions are not isolated. The
heavy rains and runoff generally repeats itself throughout the mountain trout waters. Anglers will find more promising fishing in the lakes and reservoirs either trolling or jigging from boats, spin casting or tight line bottom bait lines. Many fishing guides are even shelving client fishing outings awaiting Mother Nature to settle the stream flows and snow melt. Hunting season admittedly is down the road a ways, but some preparation steps are worth consideration at this time. Too often hunters wait too long to secure the Colorado Hunter Education Classes and certification. Any sportsman born in 1949 or more recently must possess and Hunter Safety Certificate to be eligible to buy a hunting license, small game or big game.
Local major sports outlets schedule classes plus the Division of Parks and Wildlife. An early search for upcoming classes is suggested. Go to www.cpw.state.co.us. Seek out the task bar at the top of the webpage click on the word “calendar.” Next click on the line “Looking for a Hunter Education Course?” found on the right side of the webpage. Follow the prompts to find the type of instruction needed and location. Bigger sports shops such as Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s will show scheduled classes along with the Division of Parks and Wildlife. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
‘Inside Out’ reveals cacophony of childhood Girl’s emotional journey takes road to epiphany By Jake Coyle
Associated Press “Inside Out,” the latest Pixar punch to the heart, navigates the labyrinth of a young girl’s mind in an antic, candy-colored romp through childhood memory to arrive, finally, gloriously, at epiphany. By now it’s a familiar Pixar trajectory from wackadoodle to waterworks: We know it’s coming and we know there’s nothing we can do about it. The wave of tender nostalgia is going to crash down and wash us — happy, misty-eyed saps — out to sea, maybe with Nemo and Dora swimming alongside. Those moments, sentimental and sublime, come in unlikely places: the sudden understanding of a forgotten toy, the astonished realization of a bitter food critic, the flashback of a grouchy old man. The epiphanies are almost invariably about giving into the natural course of life and time: An acceptance, a letting go. Part of the magic is that even when out in space or in a rat-run restaurant, Pixar
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films stay earthbound. What’s most striking about “Inside Out” isn’t its inside-thebrain gee-whiz design, but that it’s probably Pixar’s most directly human story yet: An 11-year-old girl, growing up. It’s an event observed and subtly manipulated by a gaggle of voices in the head of young Riley: Joy (Amy Poehler), an effervescent, pixie-haired burst of positivity; Sadness (Phyllis Smith), a blue-tinged, bespectacled mope; Anger (Lewis Black), a red block of fury; Fear (Bill Hader), a perpetually nervous squiggle; and Disgust (Mindy Kaling), a snobbish socialite. From inside the “headquarters” of her head, the quintet have all watched Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) compile personality-forming memories, each of which rolls into head-
quarters like a glowing pinball, to be filed away accordingly in places like long-term memories or the more central “core memories.” Things begin going haywire when Riley and her parents (Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan) move from Minnesota — the scene of her idyllic, hockey-playing youth — to a rundown San Francisco townhouse. Sadness begins creeping into her core memories, jeopardizing Joy’s previously unchallenged sunny supremacy. In trying to prevent this scourge of unhappiness, Joy and Sadness get sucked into the recesses of Riley’s mind where they must find a way back through a maze of realms like Imagination Land and Dream Productions, a nightly movie studio of dreams. The interior architecture is bright and clever — there’s literally a train of thought — but the psychology puns drag. Much of the mindscape adventures will surely sail over the heads of many younger viewers, while others will eventually tire of its “Inception”like trip into the brain. (An exception is Bing Bong, an abandoned imaginary friend played by Richard Kind, who cries candy and seems created to prove how Pixar can make literally anything break your heart.)
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Public Notices Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE State of Wisconsin Circuit Court, Rusk County Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) In the matter of the estate of Judith L. Odaraka Please take notice: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth February 21, 1942 and date of death April 23, 2015 was domiciled in Jefferson County, State of Colorado with a mailing address of 6341 Chase Street, Arvada, Colorado 80001 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent's estate is October 2, 2015. 5. A claim may be filed at the Rusk County Courthouse, 311 Miner Avenue E, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Room C322. Sharon Lee, Probate Registrar Date: June 2, 2015 Legal Notice No: 42921 First Publication: June 18, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: The Golden Transcript
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The Apex Park and Recreation District, hereinafter referred to as Owner, is accepting Proposals for Certified Public Accounting Firm, having significant governmental accounting and auditing experience at the special district local government level and being a current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the State Society of Certified Public Accountants, to perform annual audits for the 2015 budget year and an optional five-year period. Instructions to bidders may be downloaded at http://apexprd.org/financial-reports by clicking on Apex 2015 Audit Services RFP Bid Instructions. Sealed Proposals will be received at the Apex Center Guest Services Desk, 13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO, or submitted by email to luannl@apexprd.org , by 4:00pm local time, Friday, July 31, 2015. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. No Proposal may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the July 31, 2015 deadline to receive Proposals. The Owner reserves the right to award contracts by sections, to reject any or all Proposals, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 14, 2015 to Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94916 – Playground Renovations at Bridgeside Park and performed under that contract dated March 3, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 16, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk
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The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. R15-085 A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Mahnke Auto Body, 5855 W. 56th Avenue, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for July 20, 2015, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 14, 2015 to Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94919 – Playground Renovations at Homestead Park and performed under that contract dated March 3, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 16, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 14, 2015 to Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94924 – Playground Renovations at Yankee Doodle Park and performed under that contract dated March 3, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 16, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 42995 First Publication: June 25, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 14, 2015 to Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94917 – Trail Construction at Club Crest South Park and performed under that contract dated March 3, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
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Legal Notice No.: 42996 First Publication: June 25, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2015-0012, Andrew Moon, 9212 W. 58th Ave., requests a variance to construct two freestanding monument signs that measure 89.05 sq. ft. in size and setback 10 ft. from the front property line one on W. 58th Ave. and the second on Independence St., when Sec. 6.17.4(A) limits the size of a monument sign to 32 sq. ft. when set back 10 ft. from a front property line. VAR2015-0013, Kenneth & Loretta Leichtle, 6634 Newland St., requests a variance to construct a 672 sq. ft. detached garage setback 5 ft. from the side (south) and rear (east) property line when Sec. 6.2.1 requires a 10 ft. side and rear setback. VAR2015-0014, Merrill Miller, 7403 Deframe St., requests a variance to construct a 536 sq. ft. detached garage setback 5.5 ft. from the side (south) property line when Sec. 6.2.1 requires a minimum side setback of 7.5 ft. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on July 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /d/ Jenny Riley, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 42997 First Publication: June 25, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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How to be a good youth sports parent By Metro Creative Graphics Extracurricular and summer season sports leagues keep thousands of children occupied. Youth sports promote physical fitness and teamwork while helping children acquaint themselves with sportsmanship and camaraderie. The Journal of Sports Medicine says three out of four American families with school-aged children have at least one child playing an organized sport. While many kids play just for recreation, others play competitively. Sports are meant to be sources of enjoyment for children, but parental pressure and poor adult behavior on the sidelines can make kids reluctant to compete. Parents who behave poorly may inadvertently pass on bad habits to their children or cause kids to prematurely abandon their athletic pursuits. The following are a few tips for parents who want to encourage their kids’ passions for sports in positive ways. • Show respect for coaches and officials. Parents should not act like they are the final authority on calls or how team members should play. Respect should always be shown to coaches and referees. • Let your child have fun regardless of his or her performance. Too often parents get swept up in how their children are performing when the goal for young athletes should be to enjoy themselves. Resist the urge to focus on performance and focus instead of whether or not your child is having fun. • Recognize college scholarships may not be in the cards. Although some children are destined for athletic greatness, many will not play sports after high school. Pressuring older children to improve their performance in the hopes of landing college scholarships can make the little time they do have to play their favorite sports less enjoyable. • Take cues from the child. Children are often great indicators of parental behavior at sporting events. Parents whose children seem unenthusiastic about mom and dad attending their sporting events may be trying to tell you they don’t appreciate your behavior at the games. • Provide constructive criticism. Early coaching and practice with parents can give kids a leg up on the competition. But keep your advice constructive. Parents who become pushy or force constant practices can make sports unenjoyable. • Place emphasis on fun and learning skills. Find out what the kids hope to accomplish by playing sports and help them to achieve those goals. Focus on being supportive rather than emphasizing winning, as doing so can help children view sports participation in a more positive light. If children seem to have lost interest in sports, parents can ask why in an effort to make sports fun again or encourage other pursuits. Many sports now require year-round participation, which can cause burnout in some youngsters. Sometimes a brief break and some fine-tuning may be all that’s needed to rekindle a child’s passion for sports.
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