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A vision of the Shire from the Lord of the Rings novels pops up as Keller Williams’ sandy scene. Over June 27-28, a warm sunny, summer weekend, residents from across the Denver-metro area flocked to Arvada to get down in the sandy fun during the city’s third annual Sand in the City festival. From Monopoly to the Shire, “Frozen” characters and Red Rocks Ampitheatre, the sand sculptures were the highlight of the event. Teams from local businesses and schools came together to build these amusing scenes while raising money for their favorite causes. Alongside each scene, the estimated 17,500 attendees got to play in a giant sandbox, tie dye T-shirts, attend a luau, jam out to local music and devour the local flavors of Arvada’s food, beer and spirit vendors. See additional photos on Page 23.
During the luau, Parker residents, from left, Addison, Carpenter and Allix Rousch were asked to join Polynesian Fia Fia on stage to hula dance.
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Teacher pay climbs, but future uncertain Educators speak out after new plan announced By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com A recent agreement between Jefferson County schools and its teachers’ union gives a 1 percent increase to all teachers, sets starting salaries at $38,000 and adjusts to that base level the salaries of existing teachers earning less than new hires. District officials describe the compensation plan as a market move intended to help Jeffco be competitive, equalize pay and help attract new teachers. But some teachers say the plan falls short. “This is not going to help us keep our veteran teachers,” said Susan Coveyduck, an eighth-grade teacher at Golden’s Manning Option School who has taught in the district 20 years. “One-thousand people are being helped at the bottom of the pay scale … that’s maybe 20 percent. The rest of us 4,000 are getting the 1 percent — we can’t get by on the 1 percent.” The district employs 5,400 teachers. On June 18, the Jeffco Board of Education approved the agreement, called a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the teachers’ union, the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA). It addresses a compensation issue that’s been stewing since teachers agreed to a 3 percent pay cut in 2011 to help the district weather the recession. Before the 2014-2015 school year, teachers also did not receive any pay increases. “I think key to the whole story, this is
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the district and the teachers’ union regarding teacher compensation and the hiring of new educators states: * 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. * Current salaries will be compared with that of a new hire and raised to that level and/or paid based off of their evaluation rating. * Teachers rated highly effective and effective will receive a one-time stipend of 4.25 percent and 2.43 percent increase, respectively. * Teachers rated ineffective or partially effective will not receive a salary increase. the gift that keeps on giving,” Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee said about the compensation plan. “There were multiple issues that were addressed many years ago in budget cuts that now we’re trying to strategically put dollars back into the system at the places where we’re going to get the most benefit.” In the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 budget cycles, the board has allocated approximately $20 million towards compensation with JCEA and the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA), in an effort to restore some lost wages. “Conceptually, what we’re trying to do is
AVERAGE TEACHER SALARIES ACROSS THE DENVER METRO AREA Jeffco Public Schools: $54,100.42 State of Colorado: $48,276.88 Neighboring districts: St. Vrain Valley Schools: $48,975.75 Boulder Valley Schools: $65,410.92 Cherry Creek Schools: $64,839.96 Denver Public Schools: $43,508.20 Douglas County Schools: $50,165.00 — Statistics from the Colorado Department of Education
not have people get jumped (salary wise) anymore in the first five years — that is demoralizing,” McMinimee said. “But that’s been happening for the last five years. I think the credit needs to go to our board of education for working with us and recognizing that we want to make sure that we are not having people get jumped anymore as other people come into our system.” Teachers’ union representatives did not return calls or emails for comment. Gifted and talented teacher Ben Hershelman, 32, said, at the moment, he is satisfied with his salary of $46,000 a year. “I haven’t had the same experience as everyone else has because I have experienced pay increases just about every year,” he said of his seven years with the district. Hershelman began his career at a charter school and saw an increase when he accepted a position at Ralston Valley High School. He also received an increase based on his performance rating last year.
Although the $38,000 base salary is attracting new teachers to the district, Hershelman said he worries about his family’s financial stability over the long term. He and his wife just had a baby. “I’d like a system where I could look three to five years in the future and see what my income might look like instead of waiting to see what my piece of the pie will be,” he said. “The question we have to ask ourselves is do we want to honor our teachers or not honor our teachers – we cannot feed our families with good will.” Under the evaluation system, teachers receive a yearly stipend ranging from 2.43 percent for effective- to 4.25 percent for highly effective-rated teachers. Those rated partially effective or ineffective do not receive the stipend. The amount is not an ongoing increase in salary. Overall, some Jeffco teachers say the compensation plan is providing little to no financial relief. “My salary has been so hurt by the recession and this board’s inability to give us relief,” said Coveyduck, who’s making $73,000 this year. “I highly support the new hire relief, but my 1 percent after taxes equates to an extra $35 a month … 1 percent is not enough. We have to be able to make ends meet.” Teachers with less than a decade of experience, despite highly effective or effective ratings, are seeing little to no increases in their monthly pay stubs, several teachers said. They say they are losing money rather than gaining it, having to work second jobs, skipping family vacations, and taking a deeper look at moving outside the district. “I received the highly effective rating Teacher continues on Page 16
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Group announces intent to recall Jeffco board majority
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ALICIA MARTINEZ
By Crystal Anderson
Homemaker is astrological enthusiast
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About me:
I’m a reserved, happy and quiet mom. I love spending time with my kids every day and working at different activities at Little Elementary, their school. It’s a busy job being mom, but so rewarding. When I’m not taking care of them, I take care of the fun stuff — bills! Truly, though, my family is my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I moved to Colorado when I was 2 or 3 from California and grew up with two brothers and a large extended family in Denver. It was my family who made me who I am today. In their everyday life they modeled a path of morals and respect while valuing family most of all — and that impacted me.
Star gazer
Looking to the stars, I constantly wonder what lies beyond the atmosphere of Earth. It’s fascinating to me that there is so much out there that we don’t know about outside of this planet. From watching the History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” to standing outside my north Arvada home looking up at the stars to see the aurora borealis, I love it all — I love science, it’s my passion.
A full life
When not observing star patterns, reading about or studying astrology, I am a homemaker. Now 32, I’ve lived a life full of love and laughter every day of my life. I spend all my time with my three young children, Jazyn, Aubrynae and Esmae, and with my husband, Dino. We moved here
Family is everything for Arvada mother of three, Alicia Martinez, who poses with her daughter, Aubrynae. Photo by Crystal Anderson four years ago when our eldest children started school and we couldn’t have made a better choice — we love our Arvada community and home.
My motto Now I live a life with the motto: Live, laugh and love. Live because you should live your life every day and be happy. Laugh because you never know when it will be your last. And lastly to love, because it is so important to have love in your life. Written by Crystal Anderson. If you have suggestions for My Name Is . . ., contact Crystal at canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
The citizen group Jeffco United for Action last week applied to petition to recall Jeffco school board members Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams, who were elected in 2013 and have generally voted together on issues forming a majority bloc on the five-member board. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office received the applications June 26. “The language we submitted as the grounds for recall today clearly outlines why the board majority members are not suited to continue in their elected roles,” said Wendy McCord, a Jeffco mother and organizer of the effort. In its press release, the organization says the board’s actions and lack of transparency are causing an exodus of teachers from the district. Witt, the board president, said the recall effort symbolizes change — of which he is
proud — within the district. “I recognize that change is difficult, but our students deserve a great education,” Witt said. “In the last election, our community loudly demanded a focus on improving academic achievement, fairly funding all public students and expanding choice. We continue to be committed to those goals and to helping every Jeffco student realize their full academic and personal potential.” Scott Kwasny, the Jeffco teachers’ union spokesman, said that the group was supportive of the recall effort. “But, JCEA is focused on continuing our negotiations with the district and talking about the future of public education in Jeffco,” he added. Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee issued the following statement via email: “Jeffco Schools is in the business of educating our children to best prepare them for the next phase in their lives. This is a political matter not germane to our core mission.” Lynea Hansen, a representative of Jeffco United for Action, said the group would not answer further questions until after the county’s approval, which is expected by July 8.
July Fourth in Arvada On July Fourth, the City of Arvada will celebrate America’s independence with a vibrant community-centered red-, whiteand-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. Located at the Stenger-Lutz Sports Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., the free,
family-oriented 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, along with live music and dancing. For more information or to volunteer for the event, visit www.arvadafestivals. com.
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Dave Chandler Candidate for Arvada mayor says time is right By Crystal Anderson
Canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Why he is in the news: Running for the fourth time, Arvada resident Dave Chandler announced his candidacy for Arvada mayor. About Chandler: A native of Wyoming, Chandler and his wife moved to Jefferson County when she took a job at the Jeffco Public Libraries in the late 1980s. The couple then moved to Arvada where, over the past 24 years, he’s been a stay-at-home dad, raising his two children and becoming increasingly active in local and municipal government issues. Prior to this campaign, Chandler ran for
city council two times and the mayoral seat once. This year, he said, the time is right. “I think I would be a great mayor because I’m a real problem-solver that could really bring people of different viewpoints together.” Campaign goals: Chandler’s goals focus on the city’s quality and ensuring wise growth, retaining Arvada’s history and character and increasing governmental transparency. Te Gold Line project through Olde Town is driving an influx of urban renewal and transit-oriented development projects, which, he said, is threatening Arvada’s character. “There is something special about Arvada and I think we are in danger of losing it,” he said. He’d also like to see more of Arvada’s history displayed throughout the city, as well as improvements to city streets, roadways
and infrastructure. Hobbies and other interests: Chandler enjoys walking around Lake Arbor, listening to historical, nonfiction and fiction audio books, such as the “Rights of Man” by Thomas Paine and the works of Charles Dickens. He also enjoys Netflixing a variety of movies with his wife and spending time with his children. In his own words: “It seems to me that the excesses of urban renewal are really going to change the more fundamental basic things of what Arvada is all about and what it stands for and means to people.” “The times make me right for this job right now. Not having been in government gives me a fresh perspective, being principled gives me the kind of base that makes sure we keep our community character and I have a deep commitment to free enterprise (the system).”
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In Greening Your House, Where Do You Get the Most Bang for Your Buck? There are so many things you can do to reone-tenth of a degree. duce energy consumption in your home, and You don’t have to wait for winter to do a blowsome of us have done many of them — no one er-door test. Hot days are perfect for this. “When more so than my friend and mentor, it’s hot outside, the walls light up like a REAL ESTATE Christmas tree on the infrared camSteve Stevens. TODAY Often I’m asked by home owners, era,” I was told. “What gives me the most bang for Those places identified by the cammy buck?” I think Steve would era are where you need to caulk — agree with me that the answer is and caulking those places where air almost always insulation and air enters your house gives you the most sealing. Reducing cold air flowing bang for your buck in saving energy into your house is the single most costs. effective way to reduce your heatIf you’re willing to spend a couple ing bill in the winter, and that same thousand dollars or so (depending on insulation will reduce your cooling the size of your house), I am a huge bill in the summer. fan of blowing cellulose insulation not So, you ask, where is that cold By JIM SMITH, only into your attic but also into your air getting into my house? While walls — even if your walls are already Realtor® you can detect some of these yourinsulated. I had this done on a 1950’s self and can install weather stripping and caulk house I owned and the effect was amazing. to stop drafts under and around doors, windows What I learned was that it’s not about air flow and other exterior wall penetrations such as alone. Your walls function as radiators — that is, electrical outlets, I suggest paying for an energy they radiate their temperature, and you can feel audit of your house. I have a vendor who will do it in the room. You’ve probably walked past a it for $120, which he’ll then apply to any insula- brick wall on a sunny day and felt the heat radition or other fixes he does for you. (The audit ating off that wall. (Just walk in front of Golden costs much more, but Xcel Energy subsidizes it.) Real Estate’s office on any sunny day!) In an energy audit, a “blower door” test is Well, walls can also radiate coldness. When I done. In this test a computer-monitored fan is had the exterior walls of that 1950’s home installed in an exterior door and tries to suck the packed with cellulose, the feeling inside went air out of your house. By measuring how hard from chilly to cozy even though the air temperathat is to do, the computer determines how easy ture maintained by the forced air furnace was no it is for outside air to enter your house. While the SuperCruise Is This Saturday fan is running, the technician goes around your If you love Corvettes, come to our parking lot. It’s house with a super-sensitive infrared camera reserved by the Colorado Corvette Club this month. which detects temperature differences as little as
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different. That’s because the walls were no longer cold to the touch and therefore no longer radiating coldness. Steve Stevens, whom I mentioned in the first paragraph, has gone far beyond these simple steps. When I shot a video tour of his house a couple years ago it took over half an hour for him to lead me through his 1970’s home describing the 20 or 30 different actions he had taken to reduce the energy consumption of his house. I have put a link to that video on my blog if you want to really dive deep in this topic. See JimSmithBlog.com. (Note, you can subscribe to my blog, which contains all my newspaper columns and much more.)
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Moments in time from your community
Arvada Center Executive Director Philip C. Sneed speaks at the ribbon cutting for Charles Parson’s sculpture “Earth Gate” at the Gold Strike Park on Sept. 25. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Escaping the heat, children race around the Olde Town Fountain in Olde Town Arvada on a recent, warm afternoon. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Coolin’ off
Arvada children take a fountain break By Crystal Anderson
canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Three. Two. One! Instantly, jets of water zoom 8 feet toward the sky, much to the pleasure of 10 little children running through the Olde Town Fountain as the shoots begin to fall down to earth. Children ages 9 and younger dart around the 17-spout fountain in Olde Town Square at 57th Avenue and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. Images of leopard print contrasted with hot pink, soaking wet camouflage shorts-turned-swimming trunks and twirling sundresses dance around as they play. “Mom! Mom! Look how I can do it, Mom,” says Elias Garcia, 9, as he fills up a neon yellow plastic cup of water to pour on his mother.
“Is it fun?” a bystander shouts. Mothers and bystanders alike smile and laugh as they watch the joy emanate from the children’s faces. “We planned this out since 11 this morning,” says Maria Garcia, Elias’ mother. “We just took in all that heat and sun, and we came here and it just feels so good!” As she finishes her sentence, Elias pours his yellow cup of cold water down her back. “You’re gonna get it,” she exclaims as the young boy shouts and runs back through the fountain with his younger sisters. As the afternoon fades, families begin to leave one by one, including the Garcias, who head home on foot, wet and a little more tired from playing more than an hour in the fountain. “You know,” Garcia tells Elias, “you’re gonna walk home in wet shorts.” “YES,” Elias shouts gleefully. And then he laughs.
City-run Arvada Center may become nonprofit Change would open doors to grants, other fundraising monies By Crystal Anderson
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The city, which has run the popular and well-known Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities since its creation in 1976, wants to ensure the longevity of the laughter and entertainment loved by the community. That’s why Arvada City Council will decide July 6 whether the center should continue as a city-run department or whether it should be re-engineered as a nonprofit organization. “The process to get here really, in some respects, started right after the Arvada Center opened,” Arvada City Manager Mark Deven said. “This has been a process that’s been off Center continues on Page 5
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One of the best parts about the summer classes is the teacherto-student ratio, and Sarah Bradon gets to work closely and creatively with her students to improve their reading and writing. Photos by Clarke Reader
Teacher Sarah Bradon (background) and JSEL coordinator Kim Ballantyne (foreground) work with students at Lasley Elementary during summer classes. The school has about 100 students who attend class from 8 a.m. to noon daily.
Early literacy program keeps minds active Teachers and students work on reading and writing at 12 sites By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Summer school has shed its negative connotations to become a favorite time for teachers and students to work more closely on reading and writing. Jeffco Schools Foundation began its Jeffco Summer of Early Literacy (JSEL) program four years ago, and this year expanded to 30 Jeffco elementary schools at 12 sites to help more than 1,200 students improve literacy skills. “It’s pretty typical for teachers to notice a summer decline in reading. During the break, kids aren’t reading at home, and their parents aren’t able to engage with them,” said Robin Weikel, program coordinator with the foundation. “Not only do these classes prevent that summer slide, but nearly all the students make additional growth because the classes are so small and focused on the students.” The classes also help advanced students who are reading ahead of their grade levels
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and on for 39 years.” In 2012, the city council asked staff to look into alternate ways to govern, fund and run the Arvada Center to try to stabilize the city’s increasing contributions. Over the past several years, the city has allocated approximately $4 million, which covers operational costs such as building and grounds maintenance. The remaining monies come from charitable donations and some grants. But because the center is a city department, it cannot qualify for a large amount of grants and funding available to nonprofits. The city has heard recommendations from several studies, including one from the Kellogg Organization, a fundraising counsel; and another from a council-appointed task force of community members, city and Arvada Center staff. Both studies
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN’S MINDS ACTIVE • Read to children and read with them. Parents should talk to their children about the books they are reading. The reading doesn’t have to be books; it can be magazines and newspapers or even the writing on food packaging. • Visit the neighborhood public library. • Let children help with tasks that require writing and reading, like making a grocery or chores lists. • Play games like finding all the letters of the alphabet around house. • When out, point to letters on signs (like the M in McDonald’s, or the E in Embassy Suites). This is called environmental print and can be done anywhere. — Suggestions by Denise Delgado, executive director of Jeffco Schools Foundation, and Kim Ballantyne, a JSEL coordinator.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT SUMMER SCHOOL? “I like when we get to do ‘Pop Se Koo’ (a brain break activity that gets everyone up and active) because we get to jump around.” — Daniel Heath “I like the reading, and I’m learning a lot, but my favorite part is the nap.” — Faith Velarde “I love the small class sizes and how they are grouped by levels. It’s short and sweet, because it’s not all day, but we’re doing a lot. We’ve been at this for two weeks, and I already have seen a difference.” — Sarah Bradon, teacher
get a jump start on the kind of work they will be doing in the fall. At Lasley Elementary in Lakewood, about 100 students participate in the class-
es, which began June 11 and run through July 24. There are six classes for the students, and they are at the school from 8 a.m. to noon daily. While there, the students spend three hours in intensive and inventive work, learning about such topics as transition words through hands-on activities. “We offer not only the kids, but their parents and families, free breakfast and lunch
found a change to nonprofit status would be most beneficial for the city and the Arvada Center. If approved, the nonprofit would take over programming, operations and financial responsibility, but physical maintenance, such as grounds and building upkeep, would remain under city control. The city would continue to allocate about $4 million to the center annually over the next 10 years. But the remainder of its budget would come from grants and fundraising efforts. As of now, the center generates $200,000 in charitable giving. With this move, Deven said, the center should be able to generate about $2 million in fundraising. “Not a lot of things are going to change,” said Ken Fellman, a member of the potential nonprofit’s board of directors. “The goal is to take all the good things we’re (the Arvada Center) doing and keep them and do them better.” Center Executive Director Philip Sneed also supports the move to nonprofit status. “The agreement represents the thinking of a lot of very knowledgeable and experi-
enced people with many years of history with city government and/or with the center itself,” he said, “so I think it’s very, very good and addresses both the center’s needs and the city’s concerns.” The public can share its opinions at the July 6 council hearing. To read the proposed agreement, visit http://bit.ly/1e8sAKB. If approved, the city plans to work directly with the center and its governing board to finalize logistics. Over the next year, the city would maintain complete control as the center finalizes its nonprofit approval, seeks and appoints members to an extended governing board of directors and transitions the center’s employees to the Arvada Center nonprofit. The center would take full control on its 40th anniversary of July 1, 2016. “The end game here is that we have a bunch of citizens who are committed to the center and are committing their time and their resources to keeping this a first-class organization and expanding upon it,” Fellman said. “The only change we’re going to see is for the better.”
as part of the school day,” said Harry Chang, an administrative intern at Lasley. The meals give parents a chance to interact with their children and hear about what they’re learning. The JSEL program is structured not by grade level, but rather by reading level. So even though teachers are working with children of different ages, they are all facing the same challenges, which makes teaching easier. “The way classes are structured, we spend two days looking at a book to work on the reading aspect, and then the following two days doing other writing work,” said Carol Skinner, Lasley’s instructional coach. “There is both a structural and independent level of learning for students in the classes.” Students also have incentives and prizes — including Rockies and Bandimere tickets — to encourage attendance, Lasley Principal Lisa Nolan said. For the most part, however, student morale isn’t a problem. “Students go to schools near them, so they feel safe and comfortable in the buildings, and I can’t say enough about the low class sizes,” said Kim Ballantyne, a JSEL coordinator. “There are a lot of smiles because these kids are getting so much more oneon-one time, and teachers are able to tailor their instructions to specific students.”
KEY THINGS TO KNOW • Restructuring the center to a nonprofit will not change programming. The center would have more control over programming and seek to expand its humanities offerings. • Employee transition would take approximately one year to complete. If approved, the city and board of directors will hire a consultant to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible, and that equivalent positions and benefits are offered. • The Arvada Historical Museum would remain in the center. The agreement provides a section outlining an accreditation process, curator hiring and permanent home for the museum at the center. • The city will provide funds to the center to help pay for facilities. But the nonprofit would need to secure and maintain funding for the center’s operations and programming through various grants and fundraising efforts. While the transition is taking place, operations and programming will run as normal.
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Commemorating another July 6 for Eva Levine For a few hours last year in Washington, D.C., I was Eva Levine, born July 6, 1916. I saw what she must have seen, and I understood — like a punch in the gut – what she must have experienced as she was being transported first to Ravensbreuk, a concentration camp in Germany, and then to BergenBelsen, where the rest of her remaining family members were killed. I was Eva Levine because when I visited the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, I randomly selected her ID card #2633 from a bin of such cards for females – women and children – who were victims of the ghettos, deportations, concentration camps, and, for so many, the gas chambers of the Holocaust. Clutching what was a skimpy biography of Eva’s life, I moved through the museum with my sister, whose own identity that day was that of a young woman murdered at Auschwitz. I’ve read about the Holocaust, seen photographs and watched movies that have twisted my heart with sorrow. But nothing prepared me for what I saw that day. The museum featured a special exhibit focusing on collaborators across Europe — employers turning in employees, neighbors informing on neighbors, family members betraying each other for helping refugees.
In this age of YouTube and Instagram, I’ve become accustomed to videos of almost any nature and little shocks me anymore. But the grainy films of a mixedreligion couple shorn of their hair and paraded down the streets to jeering, heckling Andrea Doray crowds, and of men, women, and children ALCHEMY being herded into railroad cars for their unbearable journeys to the death camps, shook me to my core. It is the clothing, though, that haunts me the most. Near the exit of the permanent exhibit are rooms full of shoes, thousands and thousands of empty shoes. Work shoes and house shoes. Sturdy shoes and soft shoes and heartbreakingly tiny shoes. Shoes that belonged to human beings, shoes that had encased their feet and carried these people through their lives to that point. And if so many shoes are in D.C., how many are there around the world? It was a blue-and-white striped camp suit
high on the wall carefully preserved behind glass that wrenched my soul. Yes, I’ve read about them. Yes, I’ve seen the photos of gaunt and wretched prisoners wearing them. Yes, I’ve watched “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” Stripped of their belongings, stripped of their clothes and their shoes, stripped even of each other, these people – people like you and me – withstood their dreadful existence with only a threadbare set of fabric between them and the world cruelly thrust upon them. The years in the camps broke Eva’s health, and after she was liberated by the British in 1945, Eva emigrated to the U.S. in 1950, having lost all the rest of her family. The Holocaust museum has no further record of Eva Levine. That’s why I continue to commemorate Eva’s birthday, to bear witness for the millions of people who perished in or survived the horrors of the Holocaust, and to urge all of us to take a stand to confront hatred, prevent genocide and promote human dignity. Andrea Doray is a writer who is all too aware that systematic genocide continues to be carried out throughout the world. Help take a stand … contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.
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My country ‘tis of thee and other patriotic songs As we approach the celebration of our country’s Independence Day, I cannot help but have various patriotic song lyrics running through my head. Music is such a wonderful way to express ourselves and how we feel. Let me share just a few snippets of lyrics with you: * “Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” “Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key. * “On the boats and on the planes. They’re coming to America. Never looking back again, they’re coming to America. Home. Don’t it seem so far away? Oh, we’re traveling light today in the eye of the storm. In the eye of the storm” — from Neil Diamond’s “America.” * “God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains to the prairies, to the ocean white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home…” “God Bless America,” written by Irving Berlin. * “You’re a grand old flag, you’re a high flying flag. And forever in peace may you wave.
You’re the emblem of the land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev’ry heart beats true ‘neath the Red, White and Blue. Where there’s never a boast or brag. Should auld acquaintance be forgot. Keep your eye on the grand old flag.” “You’re a Grand Old Bill Christopher Flag” written by George M. Cohan. CROSS * “I’m proud to be CURRENTS an American where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today. ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land. God bless the U.S.A.” “Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood. * “Oh, beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life! America!
America! May God thy gold refine till all success be nobleness and every gain divine!” “America the Beautiful” written by Katharine Lee Bates. * “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy. A Yankee Doodle, do or die. A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam born on the Fourth of July.” George M. Cohan wrote “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy.” * “American Girls and American Guys we’ll always stand up and salute. We’ll always recognize when we see Old Glory flying. There’s a lot of men dead so we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our head.” “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” by Toby Keith. * “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Since God is marching on.” “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by Julia Ward Howe. * “Day is done. Gone the sun. From the Christopher continues on Page 9
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Local lawmakers and church officials differ on gay-marriage ruling State began issuing licenses for same-sex couples last year Staff Report The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 ruling to allow same-sex marriage across the nation didn’t change policy in Colorado, which has seen gay nuptials since last October. But many in the Denver metro area welcome the news as a sign of progress. “Today is a historic day for marriage equality and equal rights,” U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, said. “Every person now has the freedom and opportunity to marry the person they love. The Supreme Court’s decision is a win for love and respect, and for the equality of all families across the country.” State Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, said he was “ecstatic” but “there is still a lot of work to be done.” “That can be seen in the 5-4 decision, and the fact that some on the other side of this have vowed to keep fighting,” he said. “Tomorrow, we have to get back to work to make sure every single person and every county clerk and judge in every corner of the country upholds the law fairly.” U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican whose 6th District includes parts of Thornton and Adams County, didn’t denounce the decision, but said the community and nation have more important issues to tackle.
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“It is time we move forward and focus on the big debates of our day — how to keep our country safe and get Americans back to work,” he said. County clerks in the metro area, including in Jefferson, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, said it was business as usual June 26. Like their peers across Colorado,
they have been issuing same-sex marriage licenses since October, upon the orders of the state’s attorney general after the nation’s top court declined to hear appeals on the matter. A spokesperson for the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s offices said it has issued 225 marriage licenses to same-sex couples since Oct. 7. Figures from Adams County were unavailable by press time June 29. The Supreme Court’s ruling came by the closest of margins, 5-4, and the justices were divided along what many consider conservative-liberal lines. A spokesman for the Colorado Republican Party deferred to the Republican National Committee’s statement when asked for comment. The RNC said marriage issues should be left to state officials. “The Supreme Court failed to recognize the states’ constitutional role in setting marriage policy, instead finding a federal role where there is none,” according to the statement. “In doing so, they have taken power away from the states and from the people to settle the relevant issues for themselves. As a party, we believe in the importance of traditional marriage between a man and a woman and remain committed to finding common ground to champion the family’s role in society.” One Colorado, an advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families, celebrated the decision, calling it a “momentous win for free-
dom.” The group also urged officials in the 13 states with bans on gay marriage to react swiftly to the court’s decision. “Same-sex couples and their families have waited long enough,” One Colorado Executive Director Dave Montez said in a news release. The president and CEO of Focus on the Family, a Colorado Springs-based Christian ministry, called the court’s decision “disappointing.” “Although this result was predicted by many observers, the action of the court is nonetheless startling in its rejection of a societal understanding of marriage that goes back to the dawn of civilization,” Jim Daly said in a statement posted on the group’s website. Not all religious leaders shared that thought. “I was very pleased and I hope the United Methodist Church will follow up that decision with its own decision this coming year, in 2016, at the general conference, making same-sex marriage legal in the church,” said Rusty Butler, lead pastor at Arvada United Methodist Church. Likewise, other Democratic state lawmakers enthusiastically supported the court’s ruling. “I am so excited for all my constituents, friends, and fellow citizens who have been waiting for this day of equality,” said state Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton. “This historic decision from our highest court is long overdue.”
Respect the river: Stay safe High waters lead to official restrictions By Christy Steadman
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No matter the level of experience a person may have with a water sport, everybody needs to know some danger is always involved. “The river is part of Mother Nature. It’s not going to treat anyone differently,” said Dennis Kostic, an experienced water-sports paddler and manager of Golden River Sports. “You need to know there is an inherent risk.” Clear Creek waters had been high enough to warrant a ban on swimming, body-surfing, the use of belly boats, inner tubes and single-chambered rafts, since June 12. Golden city officials and the county sheriff’s office lifted that ban on June 29. The ban-lifting news release included this caveat: Although the risk has diminished, it is still at the high end of the average annual rate, and all users are encouraged to observe extreme caution due to the safety concerns surrounding swift moving water and floating debris. As of deadline, Clear Creek was flowing around 1,00 cubic feet per second. It was flowing at more than 2,000 cfs when the restrictions were implemented, Kostic said. But even with his seven-plus years of experience, he personally prefers not to paddle on the river when it is above 800 cfs. “The bottom line is to respect the river,” he said. “Safety is not something that people can ignore. You should never go outside of your comfort zone.” Last year a 39-year-old man went miss-
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lakes. From the hills. From the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. Fading light dims the sight. And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright from afar, drawing nigh falls the night. Thanks and praise, for our days, ‘neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, ‘neath the sky. As we go, this we know. God is nigh.” “Taps” written by Horace Lorenzo Trim. As we reflect on these selected lyrics,
ing in Golden when, after a night of drinking, he jumped into the creek. His body was found months later, 17 miles downstream. People with experience and those who do water sports professionally are generally aware of the dangers associated with the river, Golden Fire Chief John Bales said. However, some people, and children in particular, may not know the risks. “Clear Creek is extremely deceiving,” Bales said. There are a number of undercurrents, he said, and a person could easily be snagged by tree branches and rocks. In fact, the most common injury from water sports recreation is on the feet or ankles, Kostic said. “People will try to stand up and get caught between two rocks,” he said. “Never stand up in a river until you’re completely at the shore.” Clear Creek’s cold water also poses risks, Bales said. People need to remember snowmelt is running into the creek, and exposure to the cold water can create a number of other problems, including hypothermia. “It’s not like a water park, it’s a real river and it’s cold,” said Ryan Strong of Lakewood. Strong, a kayaker, was strapping on his safety gear, including a waterproof jacket, helmet, and personal floatation device, before spending some time on Clear Creek last week. He said while the high waters around the state are great for kayakers, the conditions were not yet safe for tubers. People should not ignore the restrictions, and even when they are lifted, they need to take proper safety precautions, Bales said. “The biggest thing is following the rules of common sense,” Bales said. “A few minutes of recreation is not worth it.” The Golden Fire Department has a highly skilled swift-water rescue team, Bales said, but it is a better day for everybody if the team is not called out on an emergency.
may each and every one of us celebrate and remember what Independence Day/ Fourth of July is really about. The Continental Congress declared our independence from the British Empire on July 4, 1776. American patriots overcame huge odds to defeat the British troops and win our freedom. And time and time again, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guard personnel have met the call and defended our freedom over the past 239 years to protect our freedom. God Bless the U.S.A. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
“The whole point is to have fun, (but) people can get into trouble when the fun factor starts to cloud your judgment on making proper decisions,” Kostic said. “Stay in your comfort zone, because if you don’t and it’s stressful, you’re not having fun.”
Ryan Strong of Lakewood surfs one of the rapids in the Golden Whitewater Park. Photo by Glenn Wallace
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Robert W. Leishman May 23, 1933 - June 21, 2015 Lakewood, Colo. – Robert W. Leishman, 82, died Sunday June 21st 2015, at the Lutheran Hospice in Lakewood , Colo. He was born in Alliance, NE on the 23rd of May 1933 to Clarence and Mary Leishman of Ellsworth NE. He was a graduate of Alliance HS Class of 1950 and continued his education at Chadron State Collage in Chadron NE graduating “Magna Cum Laude” with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree in May of 1956. Robert, “Bob” was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served honorably for two years. After returning home from Korea in 1954, he would finish his tour of duty at Fort Carson Colo. He started teaching in 1956 and earned his Masters of Music education from the University of Colorado in 1956. His teaching career would span 36 years and he spent 33 years as a longtime resident in Arvada, Colo. where he and his wife Maxine Leishman raised their
two sons Robert L. and David C. Leishman. Robert was a long time member of Ridgeview & then Tri City Baptist Churches in the Denver area and both sang & directed in many choirs. He taught at Jefferson High School, South Lakewood Elementary, & Peck Elemen-
tary in Arvada. In 2005 after the death of his wife Maxine in 2001 Bob moved to Florida and resided in the Tampa bay area for 10 years. In his life he was avidly involved in many church and other organizations and served as a board member or officer in most of them. He loved to travel and loved his family and saw much of the world at this time. Bob returned to Lakewood, Colo. In March of 2015, and resided at “The Homestead at Lakewood” Senior Living until his passing. Bob is survived by Sons Robert L. & David Leishman & their family’s as well as his sister in Law Ada Leishman of Ellsworth Ne. Visitation will be Monday, June 29, 2015 from 5-7pm at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary. Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 9:30am at Olinger Crown Hill Chapel of Peace, to be followed by Veteran services and interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 11:15am.
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Grills, slaw, fruit, pies are traditional cuisine By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
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he sound of laughter from friends and family. The brilliant sights of firework displays. The smells from a barbecue grill and freshly-baked pies. The Fourth of July is a holiday that celebrates independence, and it is one of the best at delighting the senses. For many, celebrating the day with an assortment of delicious food is tradition. Here are some
delicacies local people will be enjoying this year. Going crazy with side dishes Andrew Schutt, co-owner of Tin Star Smokehouse near Colorado Mills shopping mall, has a more adventurous view of side dishes than most. “If you want to go crazy, you can put the mac-and-cheese right on your hot dog, or the slaw right on your burger,” Schutt said. “Everything matches up well.” The three big side-dish sellers at Schutt’s restaurant are the green chili mac-and-cheese, the tangy slaw and the campfire beans. “They’re not going to be found in grocery stores,” he said.
Schutt said his customers enjoy being able to order their sides prepared and ready to go, because they appreciate the uniqueness of the dishes, can order in large quantities and it gives them one less thing to stress about.
Don’t forget the meats Adding in fresh fruit
In Colorado, locally grown melons are not ready until mid- to late August, said Jonathan Hieb, owner of Eat A Peach Farms. But, he said, there are still delicious options that are ready locally at Fourth of July barbecues. Nearing the holiday, Hieb sells large amounts of pesticide-free peaches, cherries and apricots at farmers markets across the state. “What’s better than sitting around with family and enjoying fresh fruit?” Hieb said. “It completes the picture.” Some people like to chill the fresh fruit and eat it as it is, Hieb said, and some like to cut them up and top with fresh cream. Firm peaches are also great for grilling, he said. Take a piece of baguette bread, he said, and toast it with some olive oil. Then top it with a pepper, fresh mozzarella and the grilled peach. To finish, drizzle with some balsamic vinegar. “It’s fancy, but easy to do at barbecues,” Hieb said. “You can do everything on the grill.” People also love to make homemade ice cream, blended with fresh fruit, around the Fourth of July, Heib said. “It’s a very summery thing to do,” he said.
Pies are tradition
Pies are traditional and fun at Fourth of July barbecues, said Roberta Lott, owner of KareBear Bakery in Wheat Ridge. “People associate certain pies with particular holidays,” she said. “I think it’s (just) one of those things.” KareBear Bakery has been taking orders for the Fourth of July since the end of May, Lott said. Some orders are for customers hosting a smaller barbecue, she said, and some for an entire neighborhood doing a block party. People are busy, Lott said, but still want to be able to serve a delicious pie. “If people had the time,” Lott said, “they would bake at home.” Everything that goes into the pies at the bakery is made from scratch, which is kind of a lost art, Lott said. Two types of pies are particularly popular this year — the slab pie and the traditional pie. The slab pie comes on a quarter-sheet pan and looks like a flag, Lott said. They’re fun, easy to serve and easy to transport. “They’re great for a backyard barbecue.” The traditional pie is made in a round, 9-inch deep dish. It is available in apple, blueberry, pecan and triple berry. The most popular pie will probably be apple, Lott said. “We’re celebrating our country’s independence,” she said. “It goes back to tradition. America and apple pie.”
Three popular side dishes available at the Tin Star Smokehouse are, pictured from left, the green chili mac-andcheese, the tangy slaw and the campfire beans. Photo courtesy of Tin Star Smokehouse.
On a typical Fourth of July celebration at Lions Park in Golden, volunteers with the American Legion Post 21 will grill 2,200 hot dogs, burgers and bratwursts, plus 60 pounds of barbecue beef for sandwiches. “The aroma is everywhere,” said the legion’s club manager, Diane Neville. “People smell it all over the park, and they head right for it.” Through the years, the legion has learned people definitely enjoy eating grilled food at the celebration, Neville said. It’s something they can carry around, she said, rather than food they have to sit down and eat. Everyone, from “the little ones to the grandmas and grandpas,” enjoy the grilled food offered at the celebration, legion chairwoman Marlene Morrison said. “We’re celebrating the nation’s birthday,” she said, “and it’s tradition to have a hot dog.” Summer brews No matter what time of the year, MillerCoors’ American light lagers are the most popular brands of beer sold, said Marty Maloney, the company’s manager of media relations. “These refreshing beers are great for a July Fourth barbecue,” he said, “because legal-drinking-age consumers can enjoy more than one.” However, in the summer months, the Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy and Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat tend to be popular, Maloney said. The Summer Honey Wheat, formally known as Honey Blonde Ale, was one of the first beers brewed when Blue Moon opened its doors in 1995, Maloney said. “It (became) a favorite of baseball fans coming to a game during the heat of the Colorado summer,” he said. It’s “crafted with clover honey and orange peel for a refreshing taste that makes the most of sunsoaked days.” Colorado Native is also a local favorite, Maloney said. Virtually all the ingredients come from Colorado, he said, and even the bottles are manufactured in the state. “Made with water from Colorado’s mountains, barley grown in the San Luis Valley, yeast from Golden and some hops grown by friends and family,” Maloney said, “this is truly a beer native to Colorado.”
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets 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.
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.
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.
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
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Chowing down continues amid massive storm Not even a massive storm that swept through Genesee and pulverized the rest of the metro area on the night of June 24 could dampen the spirits of media members gathered at the new Hideaway Kitchen + Bar to see the space renovation and sample fine fare from new executive chef Nick Shankland, who laid out an impressive spread. The restaurant, owned by Alan Zizmor, closed its doors in December and reopened in April with the new chef, new general manager Scott Tallman, a Denver restaurant veteran, and a new attitude. Zizmor, who largely relied on locals who have supported the restaurant through its growing pains, largely changed the menu to a shared-plates concept, and let Shankland, whose resume includes stints at Colt & Gray, Old Major and Central Bistro, work his culinary magic on the menu. Our group was treated to tasting portions of fig, tomato and white chocolate salad off the lunch menu, farro risotto off the vegetarian side, mussels and Manila clams from the seafood list, house-made sausage from the farm category, fried naked chicken and pork ribs from the comfort food list, crabcake Benedict off the brunch menu and cherry hand pie with sour ice cream for dessert. Each course was beautifully paired with wine and cocktail samples. Hideaway features a gorgeous outdoor patio with humongous umbrellas, which shielded us from the downpour. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, along with Sunday brunch. For reservations and more information, go to www. hideawaykitchen.com or call 303-5260556.
of visitor volume, visitor expenditures and tax revenue in 2014, welcoming 71.3 million visitors to the state who spent $18.6 billion and generated $1.1 billion in tax revenue, according to an announcement Penny Parker last week by the Colorado Tourism MILE HIGH Office. LIFE This is the fourth consecutive year the CTO has seen record-setting growth. “These outstanding results prove once again that tourism is one of the top drivers of positive economic impact and job growth in Colorado,” said Gov. John Hickenlooper. Total direct travel spending in Colorado in 2014 reached $18.6 billion, with 66 percent of that total coming from visitors who stayed overnight in paid accommodations (hotels, motels, rented condos, campgrounds, RV parks and bed-and-breakfasts), according to the Colorado Travel Impacts 2014 report by Dean Runyan & Associates. This record spending figure represents an increase of 7.4 percent over 2013, significantly outpacing the national growth rate of 4.5 percent in visitor expenditures. Since 1996, visitor-generated spending has increased at an average annual rate of 4.2 percent, earnings by 3.1 percent and local and state tax revenues by 5.3 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively.
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Teller Bar launches drink ritual Teller Bar, the signature social lounge at The Renaissance Denver Downtown at the Colorado National Bank, has launched the Renaissance Bar Ritual, an experiential event, which will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. five nights a week.
The Renaissance Bar Ritual program encourages guests to make time for the 5 to 9 p.m. period of the day, after the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. work is completed. As part of Renaissance Hotels’ “Business Unusual” philosophy, the Bar Ritual is designed to defy the notion of conventional business travel by helping guests uncover local experiences. Rather than passively sitting at the bar, patrons are invited to discover more about local spirits and wines, and, most evenings, take part in making a spirited punch. Each week, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, original punch recipes using local spirits will be showcased. Guests will actively take part in crafting the recipe, with the assistance of Teller Bar’s bartenders. Those participating will then be able to sip and enjoy their creation. Each Wednesday, or “Winedown Wednesday,” will feature complimentary wine tastings, which will also often be highlighted by meet-andgreets and talks from winery owners.
Overheard Eavesdropping on woman to another at the Ry Cooder, Sharon White and Ricky Skaggs concert at Denver Botanic Gardens: “No wonder you like bluegrass. You done a man wrong.” 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.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
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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 303-2792740 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.
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. GOLDEN LIONS Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303-829-5195. 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, educa-
tion 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. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340.
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GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www. grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. HEARTPULSE LEARN how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net.
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GAME ON meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, majong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-905-4315.
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for all ages. For information about programs, go to http://arvada.org/departments-divisions/ parks-golf-and-hospitality-department/majestic-view-nature-center-division/. Upcoming programs include:
Colorado ACTS presents a production of “Happy Birthday America!” performed by students in the 6- to 12-year-old week-long camp. Show times are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772. Go to www.coloradoacts.org.
New Tribe summer camp, for ages 10-18, runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 6-10 and Aug. 3-7. Practice survival skills and learn the ways of nature. Experts from Sarqit Outdoor Living School will teach campers to construct shelter, create fire and identify useful and harmful plants. Register at www.Sarqit.com/summer-camps.
SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION Colorado ACTS presents a production of “Young King Arthur,” performed by students in the 12- to 18-year-old week-long camp. Show times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772. Go to www.coloradoacts.org.
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.
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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. 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.
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.
Keep Garden Weeds in Line, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7; meet at Pioneer Farmsteaders, 7000 Garrison St., for an optional farm walk to look for weeds. Class in the nature center from 7-8 p.m. Walking with Nature, “Panoramic Views,” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8; meet at 6:15 p.m. at West Woods Elementary School. Learn about Arvada’s history, local plants and the city’s urban wildlife. Bring water and walking shoes. Feathered Friends, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 9 (ages 2-6 years). Help kids discover the diverse world of birds, explore their feathers, bones, eggs, beaks, and feet. Lots to touch and see. Sign up in advance. Getting Outdoors with the Young Children in your Life, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 (ages 2-6 years). Register through Colorado Project Learning Tree at www.coloradoplt.org or call 303-278-8822. Bug Bonanza, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 (ages 4-10 years); Tennis and Nature Camp, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, July 13-17 (ages 6-13 years). Call the Apex Tennis Center at 303-420-1210 or michelec@apexprd.org with questions.
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.
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How to have a happier life by getting rid of stuff will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The Lifetree event, “Upsizing Life by Downsizing Stuff : Living Large in an 84-sq-ft House,” features a filmed interview with Dee Williams, author of the best-selling book “The Big Tiny.” Participants will get practical tips for getting rid of stuff, and see how one woman downsized to owning less than 300 items. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
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 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).
BUILDING MEALS FOR SUPER HERO HEALTH Real superheroes fuel up with nutrient dense foods that give them the endurance to leap tall building in a single bound and still empty the dishwasher at the end of the day. Learn basic principles of meal planning to help remove the kryptonite from your diet and help you experience the POW of superhero health. Program is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL REVUE Evergreen Players present “Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits,” an off-Broadway musical revue featuring a satirical tribute to some of Broadway’s biggest stars, songs and songwriters. Show runs from Friday, July 10, to Sunday, Aug. 2, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Tickets available at www.evergreenplayers.org or by calling 303-674-4934.
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ART/FILM 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 Colorado-centric 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.
A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Tuesday, July 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada; Wednesday, July 8, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden; Friday, July 17, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood; Sunday, July 19, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood; Sunday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Monday, July 20, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Source Office and Technology, 13350 W. 43rd Ave., Golden; Saturday, July 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Debbie Rash, 303-986-1206); and Wednesday, July 29, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.
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/
ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER SCHEDULE WHEAT RIDGE GARDEN TOUR The fifth annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour is Saturday, July 11. The self-guided tour runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase starting at 8 a.m. the day of the even only and include catered lunch stop at one of the gardens. Children 11 and younger admitted free. All proceeds donated to Wheat Ridge charities – the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation and Collier Hospice Center. The tour starts in the parking lot of Pietra’s Pizzeria, 8045 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Go to WheatRidgeGardenTour.com.
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.
TAI CHI CLASSES 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.
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Celebrate troops overseas by helping Natural Grocers put together a care package. Create a thank you card at the event, taste some all-American treats and make a product donation to send along with the cards. The Thank the Troops event is Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Natural Grocers, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Call 303-989-4866 or go to www.NaturalGrocers.com.
EDUCATION EVENTS 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.
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Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, presents a number of summer programs. All programs require registration; call 720-898-7405 or stop by the center to sign up. In addition to programs, the center offers drop-in story times at 10 a.m. to first Thursday of each month and at 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Story times are free and are suitable
COMPUTER CLASSES 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. 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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DIGITAL JEFFCO BY-THE-NUMBERS Jeffco residents like to know what’s going on in the county as shown by the number of people who access the county’s website. Here is the popularity of www.jeffco.us: 6.7 million—number of total page views in 2014 2.4 million—number of website visits in 2014 that lasted longer than 2 1/2 minutes 844,951—number of times the parks page was visited in 2014 592,579—number of times the county assessor page was visited in 2014 330,076—number of times the motor vehicle page was visited in 2014 21,100—number of total page views in 2015 (Jan. 1-June 22) 3,155—number of media streaming views in 2015 (Jan. 1-June 22) 281—number of times the May 21, 2015, concealed handgun permit agenda item was streamed; it has the largest number of streams per date in 2015 264—number of times the Feb. 3, 2015, Board of County Commissioners’ hearing video was viewed; the hearing had the largest number of views in one day per date in 2015 96—percentage of video watched on computers; 4 percent of videos were watched on mobile devices
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Hundreds of residents watch meetings from the web By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com Typically, only a handful of reporters and a few members of the public attend Jeffco Board of County Commissioners meetings. But a video camera also watches — and records — every meeting. And that camera lens represents hundreds of additional viewers. Last week, Jeffco commissioners tentatively approved funds to update video equipment. The final vote will be later this month. The equipment allows people to access meetings of the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment online for years to come. The video is posted within a day or two of each meeting. Residents appreciate being able to log onto the Jefferson County website and view
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only to find out that I would get little more than 1 percent,” said a teacher at Arvada’s West Woods Elementary who asked not be identified because she said she feared district retribution. “That comes down to $38 extra a month … I think I’ll use my first month’s raise to send flowers to Witt, Newkirk and Williams if they vote yes to a collective bargaining agreement. But they’ll have to share because I’ll only be able to afford one bouquet.” Board President Ken Witt, along with John Newkirk and Julie Williams, were elected in 2013. This majority approved the
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important county meetings at their convenience, according to Kathryn Heider, the county’s spokeswoman. The current equipment, installed in 2009, will soon be outdated. Microsoft Corp. recently announced the system’s software will not be supported past July. Total cost to purchase the new equipment is $76,500. The encoder, which makes the video and audio feeds possible, costs $10,500 and the replacement of five video cameras costs $66,000. All new equipment will boast high-definition quality, creating a seamless digital system. The only recurring cost for the new equipment is a yearly subscription fee of $1,200 to Granicus, the hardware and software provider for the streaming service. The county is working on offering live streaming video in the near future. “It’s great to have it as it’s happening,” said Heider, “but also great to have it posted so people can watch it at any time.” County commissioners agreed. “The cost is well worth it,” commissioner Donald Rosier said.
compensation package in fall 2014, with the changes approved in spring following negotiations with the teachers’ union. A seventh-grade teacher in Golden, who has taught for 17 years, said her pay stubs show she is making about $900 less than she was in 2009. She agreed to the salary cut in 2011, expecting to receive that money when the recession was over. While she did receive an increase this year, the teacher said it equates to $61 per month before taxes. “We’re stuck … and it’s going to be very hard to find a place that will give you 17 years credit for work,” said the teacher, who said she also wished to be unnamed out of fear of board or district retribution. “We live in Jefferson County. We want to work in Jefferson County. And we don’t want to leave Jefferson County.”
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jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Mike Brookhart was a three-sport standout who graduated in 1979 from Cherry Creek High School. Despite his talent, Brookhart wouldn’t have become a four-year baseball letterman and team captain at the University of Northern Colorado if not for baseball coach Marc Johnson. “Marc Johnson made the calls for me to the University of Denver, University of Wyoming and Northern Colorado,” said Brookhart, Cherry Creek’s boys basketball coach and the school’s former football coach. “Then the coach would come and see me. That’s kind of the old way.” Recruiting has changed immensely with email, Twitter, YouTube, showcase events and myriad summer camps on college campuses. Bill Bufton, Valor Christian’s college recruiting coordinator, has seen the Recruit continues on Page 19
Kolton Peterson of Lakewood 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 in the most made in a season according to CHSAA records. Photo by Jim Benton
Websites play major role By Nick Puckett
npuckett@colorado communitymedia.com Recruiting websites have become one of the most popular tools for many high school athletes aspiring to play college sports. The sites allow athletes to create profiles for databases used by college coaches seeking a specific type of athlete. Coaches can then contact the athlete, as long as all NCAA regulations are met. Adam Toyama, director of recruiting for football at the University of Colorado, says he uses some sites for “supplemental information.” “Some sites have their transcripts,” said Toyama. (We can see) whether or not they can get into the University of Colorado.” Toyama declined to comment on the extent to which the program uses the websites. Athlete profiles usually consist of basic information, athletic honors, statistics, highlight videos and photos. Per NCAA regulations, athlete profiles, in order for a coach to contact the athlete, must also include academic records and a written statement of the athlete’s intent. Andy McKernan, content strategist at the National Collegiate Sports Association, said the group’s website, NCSAsports.org, operates like a “match.com…for coaches and athletes,” where coaches can filter through a database of athlete profiles depending on what they are looking for, and athletes can find coaches in need of a roster spot. Most sites allow the user to create a profile for free. For a fee, some sites contact coaches — who must have a paid membership — on behalf of the athlete, provide users access to recruitment consultation by recruiting experts, produce, edit and distribute highlight videos or even allow the user featured coverage on the site.
“It’s well worth it to spend a little bit of money to earn a scholarship,” said Mike Alexander, director of recruiting at MVPSportsRecruiting.com. “It’s a huge weight off a parent’s shoulders.” When asked if the site was profitable, Alexander replied with a chuckle, “Yes. It’s my job. It better be.” The price can vary depending on the amount of exposure the athlete is looking for, the number of coaches who access the sites’ athlete-profile database and quality of the profiles themselves. For a little extra cash, some sites even throw in professional scouting evaluations. MVP Sports Recruiting and NCSASports. org, like most recruiting websites, focus on getting smaller-name athletes recruited by smaller schools, as well as Division I-caliber athletes. “Everyone knows about the ranked players,” said Alexander. “It really helps the D-II and D-III college coaches because they don’t have the budget to travel and go to select games across the country.” Alexander said most users of the site seek a school based on academic merit first, then worry about earning an athletic scholarship to help pay for the school. Overall, the sites are designed as middle men between coaches and athletes. “Families can fall into the trap of relying on a local resource like a coach who is stretched too thin or an athletic director,” said McKernan. Some sites, like NCSAsports.org, offer grants to students who can’t afford the premium membership based on academic and athletic merit. Access to new high school recruiting technology is a double-edged sword: It provides opportunities for scholarships, but typically at a high price. “With new technology there are new issues,” said Toyama. “Everything is constantly evolving. It’s good and bad.”
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You’ve got to pay to play By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com It can be expensive for athletes to catch the attention of college recruiters at a summer camp, recruiting event or national tournament. Ponderosa senior-to-be quarterback Nick Wilson went to the Boston College camp along with tight end Matt Brady. Both players were scheduled to attend other camps, as well. “It is pretty expensive but my parents definitely support me in everything I do,” said Wilson, who passed for 1,423 yards last season and rushed for another 564 yards. Brady has an arrangement with his parents. “I kind of have an agreement with my parents as long as I work hard and train as much
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evolution. “With the technology now, it actually makes it easier because you can send a quick email to a coach and load your hudl. com film or YouTube video,” he said. “But now instead of coaches getting packages every day of DVDs, their email boxes are just getting slammed.” But ThunderRidge football coach Joe Johnson questions whether technology has really improved the recruiting process. “It used to be that it was pretty much a hard-and-fast rule that somebody from the (college’s) staff had to visibly and personally see a kid and make contact before they would (make) an offer,” he said. “Once a kid gets an offer, other teams start to jump on the bandwagon, and they haven’t seen or met the kid, in some cases. That is really shocking to me. That seems like a bad policy. A lot of information can get put on sites that a kid pays for, and they put whatever they want on there.”
as I can, they are willing to help me get to the next level,” he said. “It’s hard to get to the next level without putting yourself out there.” Lou Arvanetes’ son Bridger is a sophomore at Ponderosa and is going to several camps, including Cincinnati and Montana. “You have to sell yourself, it’s not like it used to be,” said Arvanetes. “It’s a financial commitment in all sports. For him football is his choice. We (are going) went to Cincinnati because his grandfather could see him and we (are going) went to Montana because that’s where he was born.” It has become almost necessary for players and teams to attend camps because that’s become a good place get face-to-face exposure to coaches and display athletic talents. “Part of it is playing with club teams and playing out of state because there are a lot of college coaches there,” said 6-3 Arapahoe
junior basketball player Kyle Lukasiewicz, who averaged 9.5 points a game as a sophomore. “I’d say recruiting is mostly with the club teams because that’s what most colleges look at. Once you get spotted, then they call Lukasiewicz your high school.” Valerie Ortega, a juniorto-be catcher for the Mountain Range softball team, plays for the Colorado Stars. “The good part about being on my team, the Colorado Stars Gold, is our head coach (Dan Burns) pays for our flights, hotels and food whenever we travel,” she said. “So the only financial stuff my parents have to deal with is just the fee for the season. “On my competitive team we have three
coaches and one coach is strictly for recruiting. I started sending out emails to colleges my freshman year just giving them information and I sent a skills video. I sent one to the University of Pittsburgh and that coach liked what she saw and sent an email to my recruiting coach and said, ‘We’re going to see her during the summer, and we’re interested in her.’ So I’m a verbal to Pittsburgh right now.” Burns and the Colorado Stars host a Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament that last season attracted 363 coaches from 255 colleges and 160 teams from 30 states. All tournament profits support the Boulder competitive Girls Softball Program, which covers the Stars’ travel expenses to tournaments. Club fees are $2,000 per season.
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Technology also has helped high school athletes get on colleges’ radars earlier, and some are making commitments as early as their sophomore seasons. College basketball recruiters know all about Lakewood’s Kolton Peterson. The junior-to-be was the second-leading Class 5A scorer in the state last season with 23 points per game. Peterson was playing in the Continental-Centennial basketball challenge in Littleton on June 18, and after the game he spent time outside talking on his cell phone to an interested college. “June 15 was the first day schools could talk to you,” said Peterson. “I actually got nine calls, and I just got off the phone with Northern Iowa. College coaches come to a lot of events in July.”
Craig, an assistant coach who helps with recruiting for the Colorado Stars summer team, agrees that emails and videos don’t show everything. “A lot of these recruiters will come, watch girls warm up and won’t even stay for the game,” he said. “Or they’ll watch how the girls react after a strikeout, after an error or how they react after getting a home run hit off them. They’ll even watch to see if they carry their own bag after a game, how they talk to the coach, do they hang out with the team, are they a leader on the field and stuff like that. So much of building a team these days is about fit.” That’s also still true from the athlete’s perspective, in many cases. Jake Staiano, who helped Valor Christian win the Class 4A state golf championship in 2013 and 2014, signed to play at Colorado State University, but not without making sure the school suited him. “It worked both ways,” Staiano said. “I contacted them and coach (Christian) Newton, and he came to see me. I made two trips to Fort Collins to see the school. It was just the best place for me.”
Many high schools have employed recruiting personnel, and club teams have coaches that specialize in recruiting. Much of the early contact with college coaches comes during off-season club tournaments and showcases. Athletes are encouraged to email coaches and let them know their schedule of club tournaments or high school games. Many of the showcase events are now labeled recruiting tournaments attract college coaches, who at one event can look at several players who have contacted them. “That’s what draws them to these events,” said Mountain Range girls softball coach Dane Craig. “You have to send emails directly to these schools, and it starts at a young age. They come and say, ‘Hey this girl has been emailing me for six months. I’ll see how she plays.’ It’s all about emails and YouTube videos.” Bufton agrees that a little advance notice on an athlete’s part is helpful. “Coaches at an AAU tournament, club tournament or showcase aren’t just walking around trying to find a diamond in the rough,” he said. “Those days are completely over.”
The eyes don’t lie
Many colleges maintain the personal aspect of recruiting, though they often facilitate it through modern means. “We’re able to contact players by emailing or texting them,” said Metro State University women’s golf coach Ben Portie. “I don’t sign a player unless I see them play, how they act on the course and watch their temperament. That’s old school.”
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CELEBRATIONS Arvada
Abigail Burck, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Harding University. Burck is a senior nursing student. Alexandra Gallo, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at the University of Evansville. Gallo is majoring in creative writing. Brandi Hawkins, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University. Heidi Hendrix, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Bob Jones University. Hendrix is a junior majoring in studio art. Zoe Leishman, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 president’s list at Chadron State College. Mariah Schamp, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 honors list at Concordia University. Schamp is a senior. Margaret Siegrist, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in music and communication from the College of Saint Benedict. Siegrist is the daughter of Annie and Rick Siegrist, of Arvada. Rachel Snyder, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology, with an anthropology minor from the University of Kansas. Nehemiah Soler, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Chadron State College. Nicholas Than, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University. Kaleb Whiting, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Cornell College. Joseph P. Zinke, of Arvada, was named to the 2015 spring semester deans list at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.
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Patrick Baumgart, of Golden, graduated in May with a doctor of medicine degree
from Creighton University. Mary Burkett, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Bucknell University. Keaton Crawford, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Belmont University. Taylor Glogiewicz, of Golden, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of San Diego. Glogiewicz participated in the university’s honors program. Jedediah James Herblan, of Golden, graduated in May with a juris doctor from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Keely McNutt, of Golden, graduated magna cum laude in May with a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University. Shannon Lynn Pallas, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at South Dakota State University. Edward Parrish, of Golden, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary humanities from the University of San Diego. Casey Polk, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Chadron State College. Allison Seats, of Golden, graduated cum laude in May with a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University. Allison Senyard, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Belmont University.
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Nicholas Bartholomew, of Lakewood, studied abroad in spring 2015 at Hogeschul Regensburg in Regensburg, Germany. Bartholomew’s major is business administration, international business option. Brett Conrad, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Goshen College. Conrad is a senior majoring in theater and psychology..
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SAND IN THE CITY Macey Tallick, 11, from Lakewood, colors in her memorable Sand in the City T-shirt preparing to have it tie dyed.
Victoria, 2, and her dad, Ryan Pinson, from Wheat Ridge, took a moment away from the hustle and bustle of the festival to play and dig around in the giant sandbox.
Attendees get an up-close-and-personal view of a sandy representation of Red Rocks Amphitheater. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Young scientists love fireflies Through the summer months fireflies, also known as lightning bugs and glowworms, are like golden seeds sown throughout the night. They are best seen on warm damp nights from darkened homes. They thrive in forests, fields and marshes near water. The purpose of all the flashing is to find mates. Observing these beetles is an excellent way to teach young scientists about insects. Fireflies like all insects have six legs. They have a small head covered by a large thorax shield. Their two antennae are long and are in constant motion. Beneath grey wing covers is a pair of large, dark-veined wings folded when not in use. They also have an abdomen. Some segments underneath are sulphur yellow. These are the lamps that carry on chemical reactions to make light. Their larvae and eggs also glow. When children see fireflies during the day, teach that they are insect friends. The larvae kill snails, slugs, earthworms, and insects that are harmful to garden plants.
All about glowing The adult’s sole purpose is to find a mate by glowing. The male’s glow part covers the entire end of the abdomen. In the female, only the middle portion of the abdomen is converted into a lamp. Fireflies produce cold light, the most efficient light in the world. The chemical reaction is 100 percent light. During the day children enjoy looking at fireflies through a magnifying glass which can be part of a handy science box, along
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with small jars, spoons picking up insect LIFELONG for specimens, colored LEARNING pencils and paper for drawing and printing a few words. Insects should not be handled. They can be harmful. If scared, fireflies shed drops of blood that taste nasty to predators and can be poisonous to some animals.
Catch and release To catch fireflies turn off all house lights. Go outside and aim a flash light covered with thin blue tissue paper at the ground, aim the light directly up and down quickly, or imitate the flash patterns (uncovered light) they may emit. Never shine a light directly on fireflies. You will scare them away. When close enough, catch your fireflies using a net. Place the caught fireflies into a clear jar with a lid that’s been pierced to let in air and has a moistened paper towel inside to keep the air in the jar humid. Then fireflies can breathe and won’t dry out. They are very fragile. If they are not afraid they will continue flashing. Is there a pattern? Draw fireflies so you can find them later in daylight. Let them go within a day so your yard will have even more natural glows in the future. Families can check online to see the famous firefly light symphony of the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee and other National Parks.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jeffco residents still reading strong
As of June 29, Jefferson County residents have logged more than 6,500,000 minutes for the libraries’ Summer Reading Program. The program kicked off on May 29, and within eight days, the goal of 1,000,001 minutes was met, so a new goal of 10 million minutes was set. The Summer Reading Program will continue through Aug. 14. All reading counts, and library patrons of all ages are invited to participate. All 10 Jeffco libraries are participating, and people can sign up for the summer reading program online, or by visiting any of the neighborhood libraries in person. To learn more about the summer reading program, visit www.jefferson.lib.co.us. The website includes information on summer reading events and other activities.
Preschool Nature Nuts’ program: Fluttering Butterflies
The Preschool Nature Nuts’ program, Fluttering Butterflies, still has time slots available for people interested in attending. Available times and dates are: 11:15 a.m. to noon July 8; 10:15-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon July 9; and 10:15-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon July 11. Classes take place at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road in Golden. The program invites 3-to-5 year-olds to learn about butterflies with songs, stories and crafts. The event is free for parents and children, and parents must accompany their child. Each child must bring a blanket or large beach towel for an activity, plus a jacket, hat or sunscreen as needed, as part of the activity will take place outside. To learn more, or to register, visit www.jeffco.us/open-space, email lmnc@jeffco.us or call 720-497-7600.
Jeffco health offers West Nile Virus prevention tips
The Jefferson County department of public health recently published tips on how to prevent becoming infected with the West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus infection is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes, but not all mosquitoes transmit the virus. There are about 40 kinds of mosquitoes in Colorado, and only two are three are expected to be transmitters. The virus first appeared in North America in 1999, and Jefferson County had its first confirmed case in 2002. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 118 cases of human West Nile Virus were identified in 24 different counties in 2014. This is the time of year when mosquitoes are most active. The best way to prevent getting the virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes this summer and fall. Residents should also eliminate standing, stagnant water where mosquitoes breed. Any standing water that has the potential to breed mosquitoes is subject to monitoring and control activities, and it is the responsibility of the property owner or governing municipality to eliminate potential risks when deemed necessary. To protect themselves, people are encouraged to remember the four Ds: DRAIN standing water, avoid DUSK until DAWN, DRESS in long sleeves and pants, and use DEET or alternative. For more information on West Nile Virus, or to read the articles in full, visit the JCPH website at www.jeffco.us/public-health or the Colorado Fight the Bite website at www. fightthebitecolorado.com.
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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 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
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
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Legal Notice No.: 42956 First Publication: June 18, 2015 Last Publication: July 9, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript 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. 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 Legal Notice No.: 42991 First Publication: June 25, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Government Legals 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. 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 Legal Notice No.: 42992 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. 94920 – Playground Renovations at Ladybug 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
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. 94920 – Playground Renovations at Ladybug 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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Legal Notice No.: 42993 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. 94922 – Playground Renovations at Lew Walsh 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.: 42994 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 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 South Park and performed under To advertise your publicCrest notices 303-566-4100 that contractcall 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 PUBLIC NOTICE Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT on or prior to the hour of the date above Notice is hereby given that disbursements stated, file with the Finance Director of the in final settlement will be issued by the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified stateArvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., ment of the amount due and unpaid on acJuly 14, 2015 to Colorado Total Maincount of such claim. tenance, Inc. for work related to Project Dated this June 16, 2015 No. 94924 – Playground Renovations at CITY OF ARVADA Yankee Doodle Park and performed un/s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk der that contract dated March 3, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Legal Notice No.: 42996 Any person, co-partnership, association of First Publication: June 25, 2015 persons, company or corporation that furLast Publication: July 2, 2015 nished labor, material, drayage, sustenPublisher: Golden Transcript ance, provisions or other supplies used or Wheat Ridge Transcript consumed by said contractor or his suband the Arvada Press contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. and its PUBLIC NOTICE claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT stated, file with the Finance Director of the Notice is hereby given that disbursements City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statein final settlement will be issued by the ment of the amount due and unpaid on acFinance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 21, count of such claim. 2015 to A-1 Chipseal Company for work Dated this June 16, 2015 related to Project No. 15-ST-03 – 2015 CITY OF ARVADA Crack Seal and performed under that con/s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk tract dated April 6, 2015 for the City of Arvada. Legal Notice No.: 42995 Any person, co-partnership, association of First Publication: June 25, 2015 persons, company or corporation that furLast Publication: July 2, 2015 nished labor, material, drayage, sustenPublisher: Golden Transcript ance, provisions or other supplies used or Wheat Ridge Transcript consumed by said contractor or his suband the Arvada Press contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said A1 Chipseal Company and its claim has not PUBLIC NOTICE been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT the Finance Director of the City of Arvada Notice is hereby given that disbursements at City Hall, a verified statement of the in final settlement will be issued by the amount due and unpaid on account of Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., such claim. July 14, 2015 to Colorado Total MainDated this June 23, 2015 tenance, Inc. for work related to Project CITY OF ARVADA No. 94917 – Trail Construction at Club /s/ Kristen R. Rush Crest South Park and performed under Deputy City Clerk that contract dated March 3, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Legal Notice No.: 43043 Any person, co-partnership, association of First Publication: July 2, 2015 persons, company or corporation that furLast Publication: July 9, 2015 nished labor, material, drayage, sustenPublisher: Golden Transcript ance, provisions or other supplies used or Westminster Window consumed by said contractor or his suband the Arvada Press contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Total Maintenance, Inc. and its
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