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City’s emergency management reviewed Emergency response programs, communications, and training analyzed by council By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com An Emergency Management and Communications update was presented to city council members at a recent study session. Stephanie Hackett, Emergency Management Coordinator, along with Brighton Police Chief Clint Blackhurst and Fire Chief Mark Bodane spoke at the June 10 study session, to bring the council up to date on the city’s incident management and disaster response programs and also the train-
ing exercises available for the public and professional’s involved in emergency response. They discussed how best to get information about emergencies to the public as quickly as possible and how to educate the public on what each person should do to be prepared for an emergency. “The key to recovery and survival of any emergency is to be prepared” Hackett said. “Brighton office of emergency management works with the Red Cross and other agencies to help train families on how to develop an emergency plan involving each member of the family.” Brighton works closely with organizations and volunteers in the community as well as county, state and the federal government to develop and test emergency
and disaster preparedness. Hackett used the example of the water boil order implemented last year after E. coli was discovered in a city water source. “We took that opportunity to see how we could improve, and were able to recognize what was done well during that emergency, now we will apply these ‘lessons learned’ in the future,” Hacket said. Emergency plans for different needs were explained as well, such as responses to hospitals, nursing homes and the disabled. Brighton has its own local emergency program that includes supplies, equipment, shelters and volunteers available. Blackhurst stated that one of the challenges they face is how to notify people of an emergency. The information can
be broadcast on local cable channel 8, the city’s Facebook page, emergency sirens, or a press release but not everyone has access to these sources of information. There is currently no database for mass calling partly because cell phones are not listed in a directory and people frequently change cell phone numbers. Fire Chief Mark Bodane stated that “There is a 1st call system for emergency calling but a person must first “opt in” by giving us their cell phone numbers to be called in an emergency”. The use of landlines is effective but slow and only 40-percent of homes still have a landline. Hackett noted that in an emergency cell phones are unreliable because if the cell tower is damaged a cell phone can no longer be used.
VA failures rub salt in vets’ wounds Legislation hopes to improve current standards in system By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com George Claggett was a Marine who lived by his own definition of karma. The Vietnam veteran believed that treating others well wasn’t about reciprocation; rather, it was a belief that his goodness would show up elsewhere, even if he wasn’t the one reaping the benefit. It’s a good thing that Claggett wasn’t expecting anything in return for his actions toward others, or for fighting in a war of which many wanted no part, because karma wasn’t there for him during the last months of his life — much of which was spent in frustration over his dealings with the Department of Veterans Affairs. “It was hell, absolute hell,” said Michael O’Brien, a close friend and Claggett’s power of attorney, when asked what it was like dealing with the VA system. According to O’Brien, Claggett would spend several weeks just trying to schedule an appointment to see a doctor at the VA hospital in Denver. When he would finally obtain appointments, he would sometimes have to wait for hours to see a doctor. Claggett, of Denver, also waited several weeks to receive lab results of a tumor that contributed to his death on May 2. He was 66. “It just seemed like all he was doing was waiting,” O’Brien said. Claggett’s story is one of many that have surfaced in recent weeks regarding systematic failures and corruption within the VA department. “I am absolutely stunned, particularly as a combat veteran, that this agency that’s entrusted to meet our obligations for those who served in uniform can be so incredibly incompetent ... and be so corrupt,” said 6th Congressional District Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican who served in the Iraq War.
Ducks in the main race coming down the slide at the start of the race. Photos by Lou Ellen Bromley
George Claggett, a Marine and Vietnam veteran, was one of many veterans whose health care needs had been impacted by systematic problems within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Photo courtesy of Michael O’Brie Last week, Coffman joined every other member of the House in voting for a bill that aims to address some of the issues that have caused veterans like Claggett to receive substandard care from their government. The legislation is a start, say members of Congress, to restructuring a governmentrun entity that has been failing its soldiers for a very long time. “I am so angry and disappointed,” said Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. “There are too many stories like that.”
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Dozens and dozens of ducks By Lou Ellen Bromley The 17th annual Rubber Duck Race at Oasis Aquatic Park was a splashing success. Despite almost becoming a wash out because of a sudden rainstorm, the race went well for those attending this popular summer event. There were 40 large, elaborately decorated ducks entered in a two-lap race around Lazy River swim area by local businesses and city departments. Followed by a one-lap race of smaller ducks sponsored by several nonprofits. Then, the Grand Finally, 4,000 little yellow ducks racing down the large slide and around the Firemen Travis Hahl and Brycen Garrison making last minute repairs on one of Lazy River in a one lap race to the finish line. the fire department’s ducks, using “duck” tape. Despite the cooler weather, several members of the Brighton Youth Commission bravely volunteered to dive in the water and coax the little ducky’s around the track and across the finish line. There were more than 50 winners in the main event. The complete list will be announced and prizes awarded.
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GOP analyst: ‘Highly unlikely’ governor loses Republican gubernatorial primary a tough one to predict By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A longtime Republican political analyst said he doesn’t know which of the four GOP contenders for governor will come out of next week’s primary — but it’s doubtful that any of them can beat Gov. John Hickenlooper in the fall. However, the four Republicans who are vying to unseat Hickenlooper take issue with that assessment. Bob Loevy, a retired Colorado College political science professor who has analyzed Colorado politics for decades, believes that Hickenlooper “remains the strong favorite” to win re-election in November, regardless of which candidate Republican voters select to face him in the June 24 primary. “Yes, this is an exciting primary, but what I take away from it is, at the moment, it’s highly unlikely any of these candidates can beat Hickenlooper,” said Loevy, a registered Republican. Voters ballots will have their ballots tallied next week for four Republican candi-
dates next week: former Congressmen Bob Beauprez and Tom Tancredo; Secretary of State Scott Gessler; and former state Senate Minority Leader Mike Kopp. Loevy said that it’s “almost impossible to say who is going to win.” “There is little basis on which to think which of these candidates stands out from the other,” he said. “The vote is going to be split. None are total non-entities... you can give a reason why each one of them might win and why each one might lose.” Regardless, Loevy believes Report that “none of these candidates have the asset of looking like a winner in November.” “The main criticism of (Hickenlooper) is he’s too moderate,” he said. “In that case you’re criticizing him for what wins elections.” But in recent interviews with Colorado Community Media that occurred prior to Loevy’s analysis, the GOP hopefuls pointed out plenty of areas where they see weaknesses in the governor’s record. Beauprez blasted Hickenlooper’s “fail-
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ure of leadership” on several policy fronts. Tancredo said the governor “kicked the ball down the field” when he granted a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in 1996. Kopp said that Hickenlooper hasn’t provided leadership on the hot issue of local community control of hydraulic fracking. “He should stand up against the radical interests in his own party who want to shut down the oil and gas industry in the state,” Kopp said. And the candidates believe that Hickenlooper is anything but a moderate, having signed into law bills on gun control, election overhaul and civil unions, to name a few. “Look at Hickenlooper,” Gessler said. “He says he’s a moderate, that’s what he claims. And yet he signs the most liberal agenda in the history of Colorado.” But Loevy feels that the candidates from his own party have their own set of obstacles to overcome. Loevy said that Tancredo benefits from a split field because of a “set block of highly conservative Republican voters supporting him.” At the same time, Loevy wonders if voters might see Tancredo as unelectable, given his unabashed views on issues like
immigration that could turn off moderate voters in the fall. Loevy said that Gessler has done an effective job in soliciting Republican voters through email, which has helped him in fundraising efforts. “But then Gessler, as we all know, has gotten bad press,” Loevy said, referring to a state ethics commission’s finding that he violated ethics rules for using state money to attend an out-of-state Republican event. Loevy said that Beauprez could very well win the nomination, but wonders if his double digit loss in a 2006 gubernatorial race to Bill Ritter still lingers in the minds of general election voters. And Kopp might be over his head, according to Loevy. “He just does not have, in my view, enough of a statewide reputation,” he said. “I think the office is way larger than a person with his qualifications can hope to win.” Hickenlooper could be vulnerable if we see a Republican wave sweep across the country in the fall, Loevy said. “Maybe in a giant Republican sweep someone might be able to win a close race against Hickenlooper,” he said. “Unless that happens, this is a race of theoretical interest.”
New development and drilling approved by council New 17,000 square foot office and forced mineral lease before council By Lou Ellen Bromley
Bromleyclan@hotmail.com The development of property along U.S. 85 west of Weld County Road 27, halfway between Weld County Road 4 and Weld County Road 6 received final approv-
al from city council Tuesday night. FMC Technologies was asking for approval for a site-specific development to be vested for three years. FMC Technologies plans to start the construction of 17,000-square-foot office space in that area, creating at least 60 new jobs in the first year after completion. The plan also includes guaranteeing the finances or the construction of improvements that will be needed to north Main Street to insure safety and keep traffic flow
smooth. It would also include several easements onto Main Street a lefthand turn lane, landscaping and a bike trail. The leasing of 145 acres of land owned by the city of Brighton to Synergy Recourses Corporation was approved by council members. Colorado law states that anyone owning mineral rights within a drilling area who do not want to lease their rights can be forced to become a partner in the drilling unit, this is called forced pooling. Forced pooling allows the oil and gas company to proceed with the development of the drilling site, forcing non-consenting mineral right owners to become partners with a 12.5 percent royalty, after the well has paid for itself twice. Ward Petroleum has brought a forcedpooling application against the city of Brighton, and after careful research by Brighton legal staff it was decided that leasing the property would be in the best interest of the city financially as opposed to becoming a forced partner in the oil
company. A lease was drawn up with Synergy Recourses Corporation to lease the mineral rights to them with a long term royalty rate of 20 percent and no production cost expenses. Three grant resolutions were approved during the council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle explained that the city can apply for three grants in a specific time frame. The first grant was an Open Space Grant agreement with Adams County for the landscaping and improvements at the Bromley-Hishinuma Historic Farm for $417,300.00. The second was a Mini Grant agreement with Adams County for $5,000.00 to create a new memorial for Veterans at Veterans Park, the project of a local boy scout. The third Grant agreement with Adams County was for the acquisition of the Pleasant Plains Schoolhouse Property, the grant of $204,000.000 goes toward the purchase of the property.
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Candidates compete in District 5 Four contenders asking for party support to run for commissioner By Lou Ellen Bromley
Bromleyclan@hotmail.com Campaigning for both Democrats and Republicans is in full swing for the primary election June 24. In Adams County District 5, two candidates from each party are seeking support for the November election. Republican, Jan Pawlowski is the former Mayor of Brighton and former city council member. She and her family have lived in Adams County for more than 45 years. According to Pawlowski’s website,
she has seen a lot of changes, both good and bad in the county and said she wants to promote a positive image of the county. She plans on taking an active role in making Adams County a safer and better place for families to live, to support growth and development and to have her voice heard at a state level on issues effecting Adams County. Republican, Neal Mancuso decided to run for commissioner because he is concerned about several issues effecting Adams County including development, future zoning and on issues that affect both Adams County and neighboring counties. Mancuso’s campaign site states the need to work closely with neighboring counties on mutual issues effecting several counties. He is committed to helping develop a
true transparent and accountable county government and establishing trust with Adams County residents. He would like to see development of natural resources, the creation of new jobs, and finding lasting solutions to the problems facing Adams County. Democrat, Wilma Rose and her family have been residents of Adams County for more than 37 years. She is a former Brighton City Council woman, serving two, fouryear terms. While on city council, Rose was involved in issues involving water conservation, transportation, parks and open spaces, and promoting art and culture in Brighton. Before becoming involved in city council, Rose was employed for 17 years in school district 27J working with special needs children throughout the school dis-
trict. If elected she says she will to focus on transportation issues and the growth of both large and small businesses in Adams County. Democrat, Mary Ellen Casso-Pollock is a local business owner and is experienced in working with the public and dealing with all types of personalities. The owner of Mary Ellen’s Bail Bonds in Brighton for over 30 years, she said she has a good understanding of the needs of the residents of Adams County and strong commitment to serve their best interests. According to her campaign site she is committed to water conservation in the county and taxes. She believes in self sufficiency of the county and the state and feels jobs and business should not be outsourced.
Four Republicans eye 4th Congressional District Gardner’s Senate run opens up House seat By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Four Republican candidates are vying to fill an open 4th Congressional District seat, each touting their conservative values to voters as the June 24 primary draws near. The hopefuls are seeking the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, who is leaving the House of Representatives in a bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Mark Udall this fall. The predominately rural district encompasses Colorado’s eastern plains. The district reaches northern cities, including Greeley and parts of Longmont, but it also includes some communities near Denver, including Parker, Castle Rock, Lone Tree and Elbert County. Gardner has thrown his support behind Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck to succeed him in the CD4 race. Buck — who narrowly lost a 2010 Senate race against Sen. Michael Bennet — is the household name among the four candidates looking to take over Gardner’s seat. “People talk about name recognition, but I think what I have is a brand,” Buck
said. “People understand I am a fiscal conservative and I have a passion to reduce spending.” CD4 voters are hearing that same message from the other three candidates in the race: state Sen. Scott Renfroe; Weld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer; and Steve Laffey, a New England transplant who was once the mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island. Laffey lives just outside the district in Larimer County, where he raises cattle. The former head of a Tennessee-based brokerage firm, Laffey is a passionate fiscal conservative who hopes to help rein in federal spending, if elected. Laffey has been endorsed by former presidential candidate Herman Cain, a tea party darling. “I’ve never been endorsed by anybody,” Laffey quipped when asked about the significance of Cain’s endorsement. “Politicians hate me.” Renfroe, of Greeley, has represented state Senate District 13 since 2006. A fiscal and social conservative, Renfroe believes that his opponents cannot match his conservative credentials. “I support personhood and traditional marriage,” Renfroe said. “I’m a proven conservative with a proven conservative voting record. You can say you support things, but until you’ve been on a legislative body and voted on things, there’s
nothing to back it up.” Kirkmeyer believes that her work as a Weld County commissioner has prepared her for a seat in Congress. Kirkmeyer, who has a dairy farming background and who once served under former Gov. Bill Owens, said the race is more than just about proving to voters who is the most conservative voice. “Yes, we all have conservative values,” she said. “But, to me, it’s about what have we actually done and accomplished and who is a proven leader and has an understating of how government works.” Kirkmeyer is proud of the 13 years she has spent working in county government. She said that Weld County has no debt and consistently pays tax refunds back to its residents. Like her opponents, Kirkmeyer believes Washington spending needs to be kept under control. “Washington has been overreaching and overspending for years now and we need to get out of that cycle,” she said. In a crowded field, the candidates are doing whatever they can to set themselves apart from their opponents. Recently, Renfroe launched television attack ads against Buck, accusing him of flip-flopping on certain issues. “I think the voters deserve to have all the facts before making a decision,” Renfroe said, defending his ad campaign. Ren-
froe is also critical of Buck’s decision to drop his Senate bid and instead opt for a CD4 run. “Is that someone who knows what he wants or is he just looking for a job?” Renfroe said. Buck is used to hearing criticism. During his unsuccessful Senate bid, Buck took heat for remarks he made about women. He also likened being gay to alcoholism. To Buck, all of that is in the past. “I don’t think those statements will hurt me in what we’re trying to accomplish in the 4th Congressional District,” he said. Buck believes that voters will care more about his job performance as DA of Weld County. Buck touts a reduction in crime and the creation of a juvenile-assessment center that he believes has played a role in reducing youth crime and truancy. The winner of the primary will face Democrat Vic Meyers in November’s general election. With the district being weighted in favor of Republicans, the candidates aren’t too concerned about demographic shifts that have worked against GOP candidates at the statewide level in recent years. “I don’t do the Hispanic message or Chinese-American message,” Laffey said. “I just tell people about freedom. I’m color blind. I’m a successful businessman running for office because the nation is broke. All the rest is just talk.”
County offers wellness programs for workers Weight Watchers, Fitness Boot Camp available to employees By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com As part of its wellness program, Adams County has extended two contracts recently with Fit Soldiers and Weight Watchers. The programs are offered to county workers at a discounted price. “A few people have criticized us for doing these kinds of programs as a waste of money and I want to tell you I think this is some of the best stuff that we do,” said
District 3 Adams County Commissioner Erik Hansen. “Not only does it create a good return on investment for health on our employees and our insurance fund … But frankly, it’s just good for people’s wellbeing.” The board voted 2-0 during its June 10 regular meeting to extend its contract with Fit Soldiers for a Fitness Boot Camp program. Chairman Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, District 2, was absent. The contract with Fit Soldiers will not exceed $31,000. Fit Soldiers will instruct on-site fitness classes twice a week at three county locations and offer meal plans, grocery store tours and customized newsletters. Employees complete six to eight
weeks of classes and pay half of the $75 monthly fee. “As we know, good health and reduced healthcare costs begin with good nutrition and exercise,” said Heidi Casteel with the purchasing department during the June 10 meeting. “By providing Fit Soldiers at Adams County, our employees are provided the opportunity to work out with trained instructors at a convenient location after work and receive nutrition tips and wellness newsletters.” An average of 34 county employees enrolls in the program each month. The board last month approved an agreement with Weight Watchers Health Solutions for a weight loss program for Ad-
ams County employees in an amount not to exceed $28,000. This program offers county workers the opportunity to attend at-work meetings at two on-site locations during the lunch hour and provides discounted membership fees. The county estimated that this program, which has been offered for a few years now, in years 2012 and 2013 had an average participation of 115 people, a total of 2,428 pounds lost and an estimated return on investment of $32,644. Staff was unable to provide similar evidence-analysis for the Fitness Boot Camp program because it only recently started collecting data.
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NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE A HOME OR REFINANCE! Michael O’Brien thinks about his late friend George Claggett as he sits in a booth inside a bar that Claggett often frequented, Denver’s Park Tavern and Restaurant, on June 13. On the table sits the cap that Claggett, a Vietnam veteran, often wore. Photos by Vic Vela
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approval to the Veterans Access to Care Act. The bill requires that the VA send veterans to private health providers when the department is unable to provide care within 14 days. The legislation would also ban bonuses for VA employees and puts in place greater oversight over the department’s operations. The bill comes on the heels of a federal audit that shows that more than 57,000 veterans have waited at least three months to see a doctor, while others who asked for appointments never received one. Other findings have shown that VA employees — whose bonuses are tied to wait time reductions — falsified reports to hide information about long wait times. Reports have also shown that veterans died awaiting treatment. The scandal led to the resignation of department director Eric Shinseki. Coffman and Perlmutter believe that the legislation will go a long way in helping veterans receive better care, without having to deal with unreasonable — and sometimes life threatening — waits. “At the end of the day, it will allow the VA to have a much better system to allow vets options they don’t have now,” Coffman said. Coffman, who is the chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, added an amendment to the bill that sets aside money to pay for court costs that could come as investigations into the scandal continue. Coffman said that employees who were falsifying reports out of motivation for bonus pay could end up facing criminal charges. “There are veterans who have died as a result of manipulating these appointment wait times for financial gain,” Coffman said. “To me, that’s not just a matter of firing people. (It includes) the possibility of criminal charges.” The bill is one of several efforts to
change the VA system. Acting VA Director Sloan Gibson has also spelled out a list of reforms that he would like to see made. Perlmutter said the VA’s “arteries have hardened” over the years, due to a culture that has preferred to sweep problems under the rug while hoping that no one notices. “There’s more of a `protect your turf, protect your fanny’ mentality,” Perlmutter said. “There’s so many good people, but there’s others who are protecting their reputation. That’s really a problem within the system.” The Senate passed a similar bill the same week. It’s likely that the two chambers will come to a consensus on a singular piece of legislation in the coming weeks.
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O’Brien said that the last year of Claggett’s life was spent in grave sickness. He was too sick to work. He often had blood in his urine, lost an unhealthy amount of weight and was also suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that often brought on flashbacks. O’Brien said that he tried to set up appointments for weeks and when he was finally successful in obtaining one, Claggett waited for more than an hour to see a doctor — who never showed up. Claggett’s peace finally came during the early morning hours of May 2. “I gave him some morphine the night before and woke up at three in the morning and I saw immediately that he was gone,” he said. “And the son of a bitch had a smile on his face.” Claggett left O’Brien the little amount of money he had at the time of his death to give to the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization that provides services to wounded veterans. O’Brien said it wasn’t in Claggett’s nature to “advocate for himself” that he was a Vietnam veteran who deserved better treatment for serving his country. “My question is, why does a Marine have to advocate for care so he can die with a little dignity?” O’Brien said. “Why does he have to push a system to get him aid that we should be bending over backwards to give?”
Music, food and fireworks mark Brighton’s Independence Day By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com Brighton has several fun activities planned for Independence Day starting 4 p.m. of the Fourth of July. The city sponsored celebration is free to the public and will be held at Carmicheal Park. Along with several food vendor’s offering a variety of tasty treats there will be activities for the children, music for dancing and the opportunity to relax and visit with friends. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and coolers and get ready for a great
evening. Bounce houses and a bubble tower will be set up by the Brighton city staff, and along with the city’s existing playground there should be plenty of fun activities will keep the children happy until the fireworks display starts. Performing on stage that evening will be the DJ Tidal Wave Band starting at 5 p.m. and playing until 6 p.m., then the Chris Romero Duo will take over and perform until 7 p.m. To finish up the musical entertainment for the evening will be the Swerve Band performing until 9 p.m. Brighton will once again have a beer garden. Beginning at 9 p.m. Tri-State Fireworks Co. will provide a spectacular fireworks show. The fireworks are expected to last about 20 minutes.
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Lack of license doesn’t stop drunken drivers Adams County, Pueblo, Greeley report high number of offenders By Burt Hubbard
Rocky Mountain PBS I-News One of every four motorists cited for drinking and driving in Colorado over the past two years was driving at the time without a valid license because it had been revoked, suspended or never issued. And more than one-fifth had lost their driving privileges for a prior drunken driving conviction. In one notorious Aurora case, Ever Olivos-Gutierrez, 40, allegedly driving drunk, ran a red light and smashed into a car being driven by Juan Carlos Dominquez-Palomino, 17, killing him two months before he was to graduate from high school. Olivos-Gutierrez had never had a Colorado driver’s license and had been cited for two previous DUIs when he was involved in the deadly March 24 crash. That same day, 10 other drivers across Colorado were cited for drinking while driving without a valid license. Five of them — from Pueblo to Colorado Springs to Mesa County — had lost their licenses for prior DUIs. Rocky Mountain PBS I-News and 9News analyzed electronic court records of 45,637 DUIs issued in Colorado from April 2012 through April 2014.
The analysis did not include Denver County Court, where court officials said they could not determine how many of the 13,200 motorists charged with drinking and driving over the two years had no valid driver’s license at the time. The analysis found: • One-fourth or 10,978 of the 45,637 driving while intoxicated or impaired citations were issued to drivers who had previously had their licenses suspended, restrained or did not have a license. That’s an average of 15 a day without including Denver. • At least 2,294 of those drivers, or three a day, had lost their driving privileges for a prior driving and drinking arrest. • More than 250 separate law enforcement agencies in the state had stopped at least one driver for drinking and driving without a license. Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck said the number of motorists driving without licenses is so pervasive that it overwhelms the justice system. “The court takes it seriously, the prosecutors it take seriously, the police take it seriously, but we don’t have enough resources to be able to punish somebody appropriately when they’re driving without a license,” Buck told 9News. In the March 24 fatality, Aurora police arrived on the scene at East Colfax Avenue and Dayton Street and found the alleged assailant, Olivos-Gutierrez, in his car without a driver’s license. In Aurora, Colorado’s third-largest city,
adams county commissioners on the record The Adams County Board of County Commissioners voted on the following during its June 9 regular meeting. Commissioners in attendance include Erik Hansen, District 3, and Eva Henry, District 1. Chairman Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, District 2, was absent.
Security services agreement
The board approved by a 2-0 vote to renew an agreement with C&D Security Services for various Adams County facilities, including the Justice Center, District Attorney’s Office, Human Services, Children & Family Services, Aurora Service Center and on-call services at the parks facilities. The security includes both armed and unarmed guards. The county approved the original contract in 2013 for the following rates: unarmed services at $14.35 an hour, armed services for $15.02 an hour and supervisor services for $16.02 an hour. The total approximate amount for security services is $469,750.
Mosquito control services agreement
The board approved by a 2-0 vote an agreement with Ottertail Environmental
Inc. for the 2014 mosquito control services in the amount of $224,858.12. In 2003, there were 232 cases of West Nile Virus reported in Adams County. At that time the county implemented an aggressive mosquito control program. There were 23 cases of the virus in 2013 in Adams County that were reported to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. There was just a little under $305,000 allocated in the operating budget for this program.
New carpet for jail
The board approved by a 2-0 vote an award to Empire Today LLC for carpet replacement at the Adams County Detention Center in the amount of $121,716. Many of the carpeted areas in the jail are more than 20 years old and have deteriorated beyond repair. The next regular board of county commissioners meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, in the Public Hearing Room, Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton. — Compiled by Tammy Kranz
regional news in a hurry Public art unveiled June 25
The Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) will unveil six new sculptures-on-loan at the award-winning E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park on June 25 at 6 p.m. Artists will be on hand to answer questions about their pieces during a walking tour after the ceremony. The sculptures will remain in the park through May of 2015. The park is located at 11801 Community Center Drive; just south of the Northglenn Promenade at 120th Avenue and Grant Street. The new sculptures are part of Northglenn’s 14th annual Art on Parade program, an on-loan outdoor sculpture exhibit funded by NAHF and the Adams County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Artists loan their pieces for one year. Park patrons vote for their favorite each season. Dubbed “The People’s Choice,” the winning sculpture is purchased by NAHF and gifted to the City of Northglenn for permanent placement in the city. The sculptures are also available for sale to the public. Northglenn’s annual free summer concert series will immediately follow the unveiling ceremony at 6:30 p.m. with the
Wendy Woo Band.
Anythink hires new finance manager Anythink has added a new member to its Support Services team with the addition of Nan Fisher as the district’s new finance manager. A Colorado native, Fisher comes to Anythink with more than 20 years’ experience in both the private and government financial sectors. In addition to being a senior accountant and controller, Fisher was also a financial analyst for the Town of Superior, Colo. As finance manager for Anythink, Fisher will help lead the Finance Department in overseeing the district’s budget and helping fuel innovations. “I enjoy working with the public, and I’m excited to be a part of an organization that helps the community grow and learn,” says Fisher. “Nan brings years of financial expertise from both the governmental and private sectors, as well as a built-in sense of curiosity and collaboration,” said Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith. “She is a natural Anythinker.”
the driving drunk without a license scenario was repeated more than once a day over the past two years for a total of 1,141 times. When police looked up Olivos-Gutierrez’s record, they found he had been cited for two prior DUIs. That has happened 211 times with other drivers in Aurora during the two years. Olivos-Gutierrez now faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal crash. Aurora is not unique in dealing with the problem. Thirty law enforcement agencies in Colorado have issued at least 100 DUI citations each to motorists with no license over the past two years. Fran Lanzer, executive director of the Colorado MADD office, said part of the problem is that cars are such an integral part of people’s lives. “We live in a society where people need to drive regardless of whether they are on a suspended license,” Lanzer said. “You still have to go to work. You have to pick up the kids.” Buck said the justice system is also hamstrung because both DUI charges and driving without a valid license are misdemeanors. “I think the most important thing from a story like this is that there are people that flagrantly abuse our laws and we need a stiff remedy for these people — a harsher sanction against them,” he said. The legislature turned down a proposed bill earlier this year to make a third DUI a felony, a reform that Buck and Lanzer said
would help combat the problem. Lanzer said officials hope a new state law passed last year that went into effect in January will cut down on DUI driving, especially for motorists who lost their licenses for a prior drinking and driving offense. The law allows first-time offenders to regain their licenses after 30 days if they use an ignition interlock device to prevent them from starting their cars if they have been drinking. Previously, DUI offenders had to wait a year without a license before they could use the device. “We know people continue to drive anyway, so we prefer them to drive with an ignition interlock in their car,” Lanzer said. The analysis also showed the percentage of DUIs given to motorists with no valid license varied by jurisdiction. Among large jurisdictions, 36 percent of DUIs issued by Pueblo, 34 percent by the Adams County sheriff, and 32 percent by Greeley police went to drivers without licenses. The lowest rates were 13 percent by Boulder police, 14 percent by the Boulder County sheriff, 15 percent by Durango police and 17 percent by Fort Collins police. Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news. Contact Burt Hubbard at bhubbard@inewsnetwork.org. 9News reporter Whitney Wild contributed to this report.
cooking with the family Church hosts first cooking classes By Michelle Boyer
Faith992@lbtmail.com Families are invited to participate in a free cooking class, 4-6 p.m. Mondays from June 16 to July 28 hosted by the Chapel Hill Church, 10 Chapel Hills Drive in Brighton. The Rev. Ruth King and the Chapel Hill Food Pantry has arranged for “Cooking Matters,” which is a part of the No Kid goes Hungry Campaign. The program is meant to empower families to cook healthy, affordable meals at home. The campaign is organized by national nonprofit organiza-
tion Share Our Strength. Classes are for families with children ages 8-14; parents and children must attend the classes together, and are required to attend at least four of the six classes offered. There is no charge to participants and they get to take home food to prepare, as well as food prepared during the class. “We want to connect with the kids in the community and offer something that’s different,” King said. “The course is free to encourage those who also receive food boxes from our pantry to be able to attend.” For more information and to register, contact Rev. King at 720-352-7298 or paster.ruthking@yahoo.com.
Dawg Bowl IV this Saturday Iconic commentator Peter McNab will announce games By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LITTLETON – The “Dawgs” just landed a big fish to announce their games. The Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation announced on Thursday that the Dawg Bowl IV Survivors Game, which benefits adult hockey players facing catastrophic illness or injury, will have Peter McNab on hand to the announcing at the Dawg Bowl IV Survivors Game. The game will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton. But this isn’t just any hockey game. The Survivors Game features players and referees who have survived cancer or other illness or injury in their lifetime. The game has been described as “one of the most inspirational events” in the area and has rapidly gained popularity year after year. The tournament is one of the largest adult hockey tourneys in Colorado with 36 adult teams in 7 divisions (men and wom-
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en). There will be food, live entertainment, a “Kids Zone” and special guest appearances on hand. And in addition former NHL player and current Colorado Avalanche broadcaster Peter McNab will be on hand to announce the games. McNab begins his 14th season as the Colorado Avalanche’s television color analyst and is a mainstay in the hockey community. McNab began his broadcasting career for the New Jersey Devils — who were once the Colorado Rockies before moving to New Jersey — during the 1987-88 season with SportsChannel, which won an Emmy that year for broadcasting excellence. After eight years on the New Jersey airwaves, McNab headed to Colorado for the inaugural season of the Colorado Avalanche. According to their press release, Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the spirit of fellowship via recreational hockey competition, supporting players and player’s families in high standards of health, wellness, and fair play and supporting league and team players in local community outreach.
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Welcoming a familiar face to a new place It is a pleasure to welcome Drew Litton to our opinion pages beginning this week. Drew was a staple with the Rocky Mountain News for 26 years until it ceased publication in 2009. Many of us kept up with him through the web, seeing his postings on Facebook and his website. A few months back, I learned Drew was moving back to the Denver area, and I reached out to him. Drew jumped at the opportunity to be printed in our 20 weekly community newspapers with 180,000 plus circulation and on our 19 websites. Drew agrees with me that the community newspaper business is the place to be due to our unique content and close connection with the communities we serve. Place continues on Page 7
question of the week
Visit the past or the future? We asked guests at Splash water park in Golden, would you rather be able to visit 100 years into the past or 100 years into the future?
“The future. The past has already been logged so we know what we’ve gone through. The future is all unknown so I think it would be pretty fascinating.” Brian Jackson, Littleton
“I’d travel in the future. I guess to see how the economy gets and just what the world is going to look like.” Josh Manzaneres, Denver
“I’d go 100 years in the future. Technology could advance so we could be more lazy.” Alysia Chavez, Denver
“The future. So I could see what my kids were going to experience and my grand kids.” Emily Borrenpophl, Littleton
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Stormy weather isn’t limited to outdoors Now that I am officially starting my 19th year in Colorado, I think I am finally appreciating the finicky and unpredictable weather that blesses us every season of every year. Maybe it’s my short or foggy memory, but I cannot seem to remember a season with more weather fluctuation since I have moved here. I have traveled professionally and frequently since relocating here from New Jersey, so maybe 2014 is just another typical and ever-changing year here in colorful Colorado, and I’m just not used to all the seasonal changes and storms. But, it’s really not the weather that I want to talk about today, as crazy and volatile as it may be. Instead, I want to focus on another topic that could be considered just as wild and sometimes as unpredictable … our children. As another Father’s Day has come and gone, I am reminded of the roller-coaster ride of parenting my own children over these past 25 years. My youngest will hit 20 in September, so I will officially be out of the teenage era. You know — the one where we move from being seen as smart, brave, funny, and even from time to time goofy mom or dad … to that place where
children become embarrassed to be seen with us, deny our existence, and find our sense of humor less funny with each passing corny joke or request for them to pull their pants up above the waist. But I digress. If you are a parent, a friend of parent, an outsider looking in on a parenting situation, then you know exactly what that crazy and unpredictable forecast looks like during those teenage years — don’t you? “Mostly sunny today with a chance of drama,” or “Clear skies in the morning with a lack of respect and appreciation showing up around 3 p.m.” And then there Norton continues on Page 7
A phone/text relationship is not a real relationship Dear Neil: I have been talking with and texting a guy for a year, but he is always too busy to meet. He says he loves me, but we haven’t met face to face yet. Can you help me? Waiting and Waiting Dear Waiting: Learn this lesson now, so you won’t ever make this mistake again — a phone/text correspondence is not a real relationship. It can feel like a close connection, but it is not an intimate relationship. The man you describe doesn’t love you because he doesn’t know you. In order to love someone, you absolutely have to know them. What you know about him — and what he knows about you — is your respective social presentations to each other. You know how each of you have presented yourselves to be, but you don’t know who he truly is. In order to know how someone truly is, you need to be in his presence, by spending lots of time together and by seeing him in a variety of situations, circumstances and interactions with
people, animals, children, family, strangers and friends. This used to be called “pen pals.” Corresponding and talking with someone can give you the illusion of closeness and connection, but is not the same as a good, oldfashioned relationship. Find someone you can actually be with and that you can have and hold. That is the time-tested measure for creating an intimate relationship.
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Celebrating Juneteenth “All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom” by Angela Johnson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis 2014, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers $17.99 / $19.99 Canada 40 pages Tomorrow morning, when you wake up, everything will be changed. Oh, sure, you’ll still be in the same bed with the same sheets and jammies. Your room will be the same room you went to sleep in. Your mom will still be your mom and your dad will still be your dad – but it’ll be a whole new day with new possibilities. As you’ll see in the new book “All Different Now” by Angela Johnson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis, one day can really mean a lot. Every morning, the breeze from the gulf woke everyone up, telling them it was time to start the day in the fields beneath
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Dear Neil:Why do some children get picked on, incessantly criticized, blamed and scapegoated by their parents? What drives this chronic hostility from a parent to a child? Wanting to Understand in Wellington, New Zealand Dear Wanting to Understand: It is not widespread, but also not entirely uncommon for an unhealthy parent — especially a narcissistic parent — to choose one child to be the “Golden Child” who can do no wrong, and a Scapegoat child who is put in the position of not being able to do anything right. Although it can be either parent, it is more commonly the mother, who frequently exerts more influence on the children. Essentially, the scapegoat will be blamed for anything that goes wrong in the family. If one child is doing poorly in school, it is because too much time was spent with the scapegoated child. If dad loses his job, it is because of all the stress and aggravation that the scapegoated child has caused. If one child steals items from a store, it is because of the influence of the scapegoated child—who just might be punished for the act instead of the child that was caught stealing. All of this abuse is done so the narcis-
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is always this one: “The wind will pick up in the early evening, bringing with it a storm front of entitlement and selfishness.” I find a certain beauty and wonder when experiencing the changes in attitudes and behaviors of my children. It is exasperating at times, almost to the point where I’d consider quitting the job of being a dad. But it is also an incredible blessing that keeps me on my toes, astounds me with both their exciting events and little achievements, and it fills me with pride to be a dad even in the midst of their drama, life challenges and experiences, and just
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I gave Drew no real direction in terms of the topics he will draw. For the most part, expect it to be sports related as he has done in the past. His work will give us a better understanding of how many of us feel about a topic. One drawing and a few words can
the hot Texas sun. Just like every other day, it was time to work and work some more – but there was one day when everything was different, though nobody knew it at first. And then someone told someone else on the edge of the gulf. And that someone took the word to town, and told friends. The friends were so happy that they spread the message around the country. The news was like a wave in the ocean and pretty soon, everyone in the fields knew – and they were happy. They knew that “a Union general had read from a balcony” that everyone was free – not just now, but “forever.” From that minute forward, nothing would be like it was the day before. Everything would “be all different now.” People sang their happiness with faces raised. Others – those who didn’t
sistic parent can keep her favorite child (or children) perfect in her eyes. The Golden Child doesn’t have to admit that s/he has made any mistakes or has been wrong in any way — and neither does mom. It’s not my fault that I have a child doing poorly in school, or who got caught stealing, or who is doing drugs, or cheating on tests — it’s because my “problem child” has caused so much disruption in the household. I’m a good mother. I have just been dealt a bad hand. Of course, you can guess what all of this does to the scapegoat. S/he is likely to have low self-esteem and never feel as if s/he measures up or is good enough. The scapegoated child is likely to grow up feeling like a misfit and doubting of his/ her abilities. What can be done about all of this? You are not going to change a narcissist, so your only hope is to help the scapegoated child to look at what is good, attractive, healthy, likable, capable, skilled and talented about him or her — over and over and over again. A good therapist would no doubt be very helpful.
think they’d ever see it – cried tears of joy. Some could hardly believe that day had come and they “whispered things” to one another. Since nobody was being forced to work in the fields that day, they all went to the beach for a picnic by the water. Even the sand was changed. Dancing felt new. Food tasted different for those who were free for the first time. Even stories sounded sweeter. And at the end of the day, it was especially nice to walk next to cotton fields that didn’t demand work. It was nice to go to bed, knowing that the next morning and every one after that, the sun would wake everyone up and nothing would ever be the same… In her notes, author Angela Johnson says that a photo of her great-grandparents led her to wonder how they celebrated when they learned of their freedom
which, because they were slaves in Texas, came more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. That’s a great way to introduce the pages of historical overview about Emancipation and Juneteenth that follow, but be sure to read the illustrator’s note, too. E.B. Lewis writes about making this book come alive, which he calls his “biggest challenge.” The challenge for you, I think, is talking your 3- to -7-year-old into letting go of this book now and then because they’ll want to hold fast to it. As for you, if you’re prone to saying no to “just one more book,” then “All Different Now” might change your mind.
Chalk the town at Artisan Fair The event adds color to downtown Brighton sidewalks By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com Come one, come all, it’s time to “Chalk the Town.” That is the theme for the June 28 Artisan Fair, sponsored by Downtown Brighton. Dedee Harris, owner of The Pink Door Bouquet, came up with the idea when she learned there was a record for the longest “chalk pavement art” drawing in the Guinness Book of World Records. That record breaking chalk art drawing was nearly 4 miles long and is currently held by a town in Germany. “I know we don’t have the room to do a four-mile chalk art drawing, but it would be fun to create a record in Brighton,” said Harris. “We could then attempt to break it
another year.” Harris wants get all the people in Brighton involved by supplying the chalk and the Downtown sidewalks. It is free to the community, and should be a fun and colorful way to spend the day and enjoy the shops and vendors at the Artisan Fair. The Guinness Book of World Records shows that the longest chalk pavement art drawing was done by 5,000 students in the town of Jena Germany on June 5, 2009. The art work was 18,372 feet 8 inches long, and 6 feet by 6 inches wide. The closest record held in Colorado is in Canyon City in Freemont County where, in September of 2011, the town did the longest ”one themed” chalk art drawing at the Memorial airport parking lot to earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. For more information on this fun event or if you would like to become a vendor at the Artisan Fair, contact Dedee Harris at 303-498-0489.
Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 23rd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.
every time I am blessed enough to lay my eyes upon them. So let’s remember that crazy, wild, volatile, and unpredictable storms of life will happen. Not may happen, but will happen. And when we embrace the chaos and challenges that our children bring us, love them unconditionally anyway, our umbrella of love will get us through any storm that comes our way. What’s your forecast looking like? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And as we see our storms as blessings, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.
often trigger our brains to reflect and think about Drew’s position on a topic. Some will connect, others not. But the goal of any good cartoonist like Drew is for readers to think, smile, learn and yes, even ponder. Bringing Drew onto our opinion pages will do just that. Welcome to our newspapers and websites, Drew. Count me in as someone looking forward to seeing your work here in Colorado again on a more regular basis. — Jerry Healey, publisher
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‘The Graduate’ tackles decade of change with humor By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The 1960s were a time a tremendous upheaval in the culture of the country and that change was reflected not only in obvious ways, but in smaller and more subtle ways that show themselves in art. “The Graduate” taps into the undercurrents of unease and turns it into something hilarious, bracing and subversive. “The Graduate,” adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry and directed by Rick Yaconis, will be playing at The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., through June 29. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Due to some sexual situations and partial nudity, the show is for mature audiences only and no one younger than 17 is admitted to the performance. “I think the story fits the time really well but the film version was a little more focused on that,” said Patty Ionoff, who plays Mrs. Robinson. “I think the play is much funnier than the film is.” The story of “The Graduate” centers on Benjamin Braddock (Chandler Darby), a recent college graduate who returns home to his parents bored and disillusioned.
IF YOU GO WHAT: “The Graduate” For Mature Audiences Only due to sexual situations and partial nudity. No one under 17 admitted. WHERE: The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood WHEN: Through June 29 Friday and Saturday - 8 p.m. Sunday - 6 p.m. Thursday - 8 p.m. COST: $24. INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or www. theedgetheater.com.
Rudderless he finds himself attracted to his father’s business partner, Mrs. Robinson, and starts an affair with the older woman. However, when he meets and falls for Mrs. Robinson’s daughter, Elaine (Adrian Egolf), Benjamin has to make some kind of decision about his future for the first time. For Darby, in his first performance at The Edge, he said it was important that he connected to Benjamin, and since he just graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, that was easy to do. “It’s kind of ironic that I was chosen for this part since I am a graduate, and I think the language of the play is very appropriate,” he said. “There is a lot of pressure, especially once you graduate college, and so that’s something I relate to.” Anne Bancroft’s portrayal of Mrs. Robinson is rightly iconic, and some fantastic actresses have played the character on Broadway, so Ionoff said for her it
was important to go her own way on the character. “I looked at the relationship she has with her husband, which is something you get hints about in the play,” she said. “In a way my performance is inspired by some of my mother’s friends who even if they went to college were supposed to get married and stay at home.” Ionoff said that for many women of the 1960s, so much was going on in their country and world and they were mainly relegated to the sidelines. “It must have been so frustrating because they saw all this change, and they weren’t able to participate,” she said. “They were stuck.” For Darby, the show has been a great way to make people laugh while at the same time getting them to think about topics like sex and disillusionment in a different way than normal. “It’s a great cast and people can just dive in and have a great time,” Ionoff said. “It takes everyone back to the sixties and all those changes.” For more information, call 303232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater. com.
Daniel L. Ritchie, the “godfather” of Denver theater, has announced his retirement as chief executive officer of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Ritchie will continue to serve as chairman of the board of trustees following his retirement as CEO. Ritchie revealed his decision at the June 10 regularly scheduled meeting of the trustees and then to a meeting of DCPA employees. He also is sending a letter to the customers and donors whose support of the DCPA has been the foundation of its success. “This is the right moment for me to step aside and for a new CEO to guide the DCPA into its bright future,” Ritchie said. “The DCPA is poised to move to a new level of creativity with an even warmer embrace of our audience. My full energy will now be focused on board matters, including the campaign to reauthorize the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District in 2016.” Ritchie joined the DCPA in 2007 as CEO and chairman of the board. Upon his appointment, the board and Ritchie concluded that the two positions should ultimately be separated. Today’s announcement completes that plan. Ritchie, who was known as “Dapper Dan” for his sharp attire, led the DCPA through a period of dynamic creative growth and to financial success. Under his leadership, the DCPA expanded its new-play development program, launched three national Broadway touring premieres, conducted two successful matching-gift fundraising campaigns, and served more than 400,000 students through its extensive theatre education programs. He also has been instrumental in diversifying the DCPA’s programming with the development of Off-Center @ The Jones, an experimental theater designed to make theater less formal, more fun, decidedly innovative and appealing to new audiences. Ritchie has made generous personal financial donations to the DCPA and has served without pay as CEO during his entire tenure. But I will remember him most for his “performances” to raise money for DCPA endeavors. One year for Saturday Night Alive, the DCPA’s granddaddy fundraiser, Ritchie embraced his inner rock star with over-the-top enthusiasm. He appeared in a full costume as former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. A search will begin immediately for Ritchie’s successor. He will remain as CEO until his successor has joined the organization and he will work with the new CEO during a period of transition.
Sprouts opens in Englewood
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing natural food retailers in the country, opened its first store in Englewood (5001 S. Broadway) on June 11. This is the 17th Sprouts in the Denver area. Sprouts is a healthy grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods. The grocery chain offers fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, baked Parker continues on Page 11
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Help for mentally ill can be hard to find Patients, families find that resources are spread thin By Kristin Jones
Rocky Mountain PBS INews Editor’s note: This is the last of a three-part series. Danielle Nordeen drives a 16-year-old Toyota Camry that doesn’t handle well on snowy mountain passes. In January, Nordeen had to make the drive from her home in Grand Junction to Pueblo often enough that she developed a strategy: Find a semi with its hazard lights on and follow it closely, prompting the other drivers to direct their wrath toward the trucker rather than her. A 300-mile solo drive across the state in winter can be stressful under the best circumstances, but Nordeen’s reason for making the drive twice a week for three weeks was devastating: She was visiting her son in a psychiatric ward, after he lashed out at school and later threatened to kill himself and staff at a
crisis-stabilization center. Her son is 7. Across the state, the same story plays out. A shortage of treatment options for people with mental illnesses means waiting months to see a psychiatrist, or driving hundreds of miles for a psychiatric bed. Police and emergency rooms bear the brunt of a splintered system that juggles crises, but falls short on treatment. The questions that swirled after the brutal massacre at an Aurora movie theater in 2012 are the same ones that followed Jared Loughner’s attack on Gabrielle Giffords and her staff in 2011. They came even louder after the Newtown Elementary School killings in Connecticut. They circulate privately after suicides. The signs of mental illness and the threats were apparent: Why didn’t anyone intervene? Medical professionals and advocates cite a combination of barriers: Adults have the right to refuse intervention. Parents are often reluctant to call 911, when it can mean that their children are cuffed by
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police. Schools, employers and hospitals are too quick to say it’s not their problem. Acquaintances and friends feel ill-equipped to act. “We regularly hear people say things like, ‘I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t know what to do,’” says Carl Clark, who heads the Mental Health Center of Denver, which counsels workplaces after suicides. In response to the mass shooting in Aurora, the state recently passed a law that expands the duty of therapists to warn of threats against an institution like a school or theater, not just against a person. A plan for new crisis centers in Colorado — while stalled — is intended to relieve the burden on first responders. Legal improvements, better education and increased capacity “don’t guarantee that bad things won’t happen,” says Clark. “But we’re going to decrease the likelihood it’s going to happen.” Routine care can also be hard to come by, particularly in rural areas where psychiatrist shortages are acute. “There are people saying there’s something going wrong and I have to get treatment,” says Clark. When treatment isn’t immediately available, “they throw up their hands and give up.” For some people who live with mental illnesses and their families, efforts to make intervention easier can miss the point. They want help, they say. What they need is more support for treatment and recovery in the communities where they live. Jennifer Hill, who manages a mental-health advocacy organization called the Colorado Mental Wellness Network and has personal experience with recovering from illness, says that recovery is stymied by a system that can seem to offer being locked up or nothing. “You’re in or you’re out,” Hill says. Better treatment requires more than an infusion of resources and improved access, says Hill. People won’t sign up for treatment that isn’t therapeutic. “It’s treating people with dignity and respect,” says Hill, “and not treating them like they’re dangerous and horrible people.”
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The other second-graders have watched the police take Danielle Nordeen’s son away in handcuffs before. The latest crisis was set off when one of the other children reminded him of that very fact. The 7-yearold tore posters from the
Danielle Nordeen, right, plays a board game with her 7-year-old son at their Grand Junction home on Monday afternoon, April 14. In January, Nordeen’s son was sent to a psychiatric ward hundreds of miles from their home, after he lashed out at school and later threatened to kill himself and staff at a crisis-stabilization center. A shortage of treatment options for people with mental illnesses means waiting months to see a psychiatrist, or driving across the state for a psychiatric bed. Photo by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News wall, kicked and hit the teachers, flooded the toilets. The Grand Junction elementary school went on lockdown. Nordeen showed up to find her boy rolling around in dirty water in the bathroom. When a local crisis center placed him on an emergency psychiatric hold for his threats, only Parkview Hospital in Pueblo had a bed available. Nordeen works a low-wage job in Grand Junction, and had to return to work after leaving him there, or risk losing her apartment. “I literally just felt like I was dropping him off and walking away,” says Nordeen, holding back tears, “which as a mom, that’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.” The number of people placed into involuntary mental-health treatment has jumped in recent years. Court filings show a 35 percent jump in 72-hour holds, short- and long-term certifications, and other courtordered treatment between fiscal years 2009 and 2013. Mental health providers reported 31,317 emergency mental-health holds in fiscal year 2013, according to state officials, a 21 percent increase from just a year earlier. But the growing demand for beds hasn’t been met by an increase in availability. Instead, the options for low-income Coloradans in particular have shrunk as beds at the two state psychiatric hospitals have closed. In 2014, the state mental health institutes at Fort Logan and Pueblo have 553 beds, down from 734 in 2000. All told, there are only 1,093 inpatient psychiatric beds in all hospitals around the state, according to the state Department of Human Services, around 20
percent fewer than five years ago. That’s about 21 beds for every 100,000 Coloradans, among the lowest rates in the U.S. The state is in the process of evaluating what services might be lacking across its various regions. In part, says Dr. Patrick Fox, an official with the state Office of Behavioral Health, the hope is that private-sector psychiatric hospitals will meet some of the need. He gave the example of Clear View Behavioral Health, which broke ground in April on a 92-bed hospital east of Loveland expected to open in 2015. For now, hospital administrators and family members describe large geographic swaths of scarcity. In Grand Junction, West Springs Hospital is the only psychiatric hospital between Salt Lake City and Denver. The hospital, which has 32 beds, opened in 2005, at the same time as neighboring St. Mary’s Hospital closed its inpatient psychiatric beds. Like other private-sector hospitals across the state, St. Mary’s found that providing psychiatric services on top of other medical services was too costly. Even after closing its psychiatric department, the hospital absorbs about $300,000 in unreimbursed expenses each year related to providing mental-health services, says Dan Prinster, the hospital’s vice president for business development. Now, West Springs finds that it’s often filled to capacity, and has to turn people away. Kim Boe, the hospital’s vice president, says the wait list generally hovers between six and eight people each day.
Most not violent
The vast majority of people with mental illness-
es are not violent, but those who are receive more than their fair share of headlines and news broadcasts. The rate of violence among people with severe mental illnesses ranges from 8 percent for those receiving outpatient treatment to 37 percent among patients in the throes of their first episode of psychosis, according to a research review by Jeffrey Swanson, a Duke University psychiatry professor whose work on the issue is widely cited. Suicide has a much closer tie with mental illness. More than 90 percent of those who take their own lives have depression or another mental disorder, or a substance abuse issue, according to one epidemiological study cited by the National Institute of Mental Health. Much of the demand for psychiatric beds comes from people who pose a danger to themselves. The scarcity can make an already precarious situation even more traumatizing. Grand Junction resident Rebecca Edwards has had a long history of mental illness, including depression, and has been through the whole gamut of available care. After she was administered electro-convulsive therapy a few years ago at Porter Hospital, she didn’t recognize the symptoms of a stroke that permanently affected her speech. She thought she was experiencing the side effects of shock therapy. Edwards says she’s grateful for the mental health treatment that has allowed her to live in the community, supported by her peers. But when the stress of moving to an assisted-living situation last July sent her into a deep depression, she
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If people at the receiving end of flawed mental-health services feel frustrated, it’s a feeling often shared by those at the giving end. Matt Skwiot is an emergency room doctor at Grand River Hospital in Rifle, an oil and gas town between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction with a population of less than 10,000. He sees workers injured by explosions, car accident victims, elderly people with broken hips And like other ERs, this one has become a holding pen for people in a psychiatric crisis. About once a week at Grand River Hospital, there’s just no psychiatric facility available to take a patient. So a room in the ER is cleared of equipment with cords and other tools that could be used in a suicide attempt. Security is called, and a camera is monitored. For as long as three days, the patients are kept alone in the room. None of them see a psychiatrist, says Skwiot. And then, once they’re stable, they’re sent home. “You’re trying to provide a safe place, you’re trying to provide the best care that you can,” says Skwiot. But ER doctors don’t have the training or skills to give people the therapy and other support they need. “If it was me locked up in this room for 72 hours, with minimal interaction, minimal stimulation, I’m already depressed and suicidal, that seems like it … would make things worse,” Skwiot says.
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On a sunny Monday in April two months after her son came back from the hospital in Pueblo, Nordeen was playing with him at a park behind their home. The gap-toothed kid was affectionate and energetic, alternately asking for and receiving hugs from his mom, and shouting captain’s orders in a game of pirates.
That will be determined when gobs of local chefs compete in Top Taco Denver, presented by US Foods, a taco and margarita tasting event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 26 in the Sculpture Park on Speer Boulevard between Arapahoe and Champa streets. VIP ticket holders will be admitted at 5:30 p.m. Top Taco trophies will be awarded by judges and for people’s choice for the Top Creative, Top Traditional Taco and Best Margarita. Tickets are $65 for general admission; $125 for VIP hosted by Patron Private Lounge with bar and specialty menu, private tasting by chef Mark Ferguson, a complimentary three-month Dining Out card, a specialty rare and premium Patron tequila tasting and VIP restrooms. The event benefits The Colorado Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Scholarship Program. Tickets and more information: www.toptacodenver. com.
Overheard Eavesdropping on a Summit County couple discussing the crazy weather we’ve been having while riding in a Parking Spot van from DIA: “I just wish someone would come shovel all that `global warming’ off my driveway!” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/ pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
Things were calm and happy. But Nordeen felt like the family was in a holding pattern. Her son was out of school, with a psychiatrist’s note saying that school’s stresses would be too much for him. Nordeen was apprehensive about sending him back, and worried about the future. “What’s scary,” says Nordeen, “is that who’s to say he’s not going to be one of those kids that follows through on his threats?” Echoing complaints of people in similar situations, she says she can’t find the support she needs. “I almost feel like I’ve exhausted every option in Grand Junction,” says Nordeen. “Because there’s not a lot of options available.” Community-based mental health treatment and support is chronically underfunded, mental health advocates say. An analysis by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News found that overall funding for mental health in the state hasn’t kept up with inflation since the 1980s. A wellintentioned push to remove people from institutionalized care led to the closing of state psychiatric hospital beds, but equal attention was never given to creating a replacement. As a result, community mental health services continue to defer to first responders and emergency services when the threat of violence looms. In Colorado Springs, the mother of Anthony Martinez says she has struggled for years to help her son get adequate treatment for schizophrenia. When he’s stable, Martinez, 34, is good-natured and loving. When he’s not, he can be violent. He’s been in and out of the state hospital in Pueblo, and sometimes jail, for years. In August, Martinez was released from the state psychiatric hospital to live with his mother, along with his sister, her husband and their two young children. The family was told that no other place — including group homes — would take him. The state hospital said they couldn’t discuss a patient’s case, said Dan Drayer, spokesman for the state Department of Human Services. He said that Martinez was not available for an interview. In November, the family called 911 after Martinez threatened a family friend. When he returned home, they consulted with a community mental health center, expressing fears about their safety. “I’m scared to have him living with me,” she says. “I’m not saying cage him. But what would help us would be a place where he’s going to live, where he’s not going to hurt someone, where they’re making sure he’s on his medication.” They haven’t found it yet.
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Love for all sports Keeping baseball in the family By Michelle Boyer Faith992@lbtmail.com
It doesn’t matter what sport it is, 6-year-old Austin Sickler loves them all. He’s played T-ball for two years with the Brighton Youth Baseball Association, but this year has been his first year playing machine pitch. “I love playing with my dad, who is also my coach,” he said. Austin’s mom, Gina said at times it can be a little tougher though on Austin, than the other kids, because he gets talked to more and is expected to listen. “I have to tell his dad, he’s 6, just like the other kids,” she said. The team rotates positions, so the kids are able to get a taste of all them. “Austin said he wants to be a pitcher so he practices with his dad,” Sickler said. “But he also loves to play first base. Austin doesn’t care for catching, and he doesn’t like when the coaches accidentally hit him during batting practice.” Austin is a “leftie,” and his mom says it’s just natural for him. “He hits left, but throws with his right hand,” she said. “From the first time hitting with his daddy, he’s hit leftie.” Austin loves his team, the Silver Bullets. “I like practicing with my friends and my best friend, Jude,” he said. Mom said that sometimes, Austin and Jude get into a little more trouble, and have to be talked to about messing around and not listening. “That’s when the coaches just separate them, and have them do different drills,” she said. Sickler said since Austin was a toddler that he has been playing with any type of ball. “He’s always loved playing sports,” she said. “He has older cousins who are athletes, so he has always been around it. He loves his dad coaching him, the more plays he makes the more excited he gets about baseball.” Besides playing baseball, he’s also played soccer and basketball. He said his favorite sport is actually basketball because he can make three pointers and free throws. This fall will be his first time playing football, and he’s excited since he’s finally old enough to try the sport. “BYBA is a good opportunity for Austin to learn the basics of baseball, and how to be a part of a team,” Sickler said. “It’s good for him to learn to listen to other coaches, besides his dad, and to follow directions at practices and games. They definitely do make it fun for the kids. They have great facilities. It also teaches Austin how to play with other kids, and how to cheer for them when they do well and to encourage them when they’re struggling.”
Brighton Youth Baseball Association little leaguer Austin Sickler, 6, crosses home plate with a “low-five.” Sickler is playing his first year of machine pitch this summer. Photo by Michelle Boyer
Family gives back to the community Siblings plus two share tennis through coaching recreational tennis By Michelle Boyer
Faith992@lbtmail.com How many coaches does it take to run the Brighton Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics tennis program? This year’s program includes five coaches, three of whom are siblings. The Evangelistas found tennis to be the sport that the whole family just played. “My dad loved the sport, and the whole family found it entertaining,” Marianne said. “It’s a bit of an enigma to me as to why all of us ended up playing tennis simply because we wanted to. I can see that this is unusual now, but to us it was completely normal. We were just tennis players.” This is Marianne’s eighth summer teaching CARA tennis. David has coached three seasons, and this is Marcia’s second season. “I was very blessed to end up as a tennis player,” she said. “I teach it because I know how fun it is, and I want to share this with the students. Seeing tennis communities grow in Brighton has been the most rewarding thing about coaching. I would love to see tennis in Brighton continue to grow as well as seeing the level of tennis improve, particularly at the high school level.” David said he’s coaching because it’s a great way to use what he’s learned from the sport to help others improve their game. “The program has given me an opportunity to do something this summer I love,” Marcia said.
Marcia Evangelista, Sienna Muniz, Marianne Evangelista, Ben Randall and David Evangelista are this summer’s Brighton Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics tennis coaches. Photo by Michelle Boyer She just finished out her high school tennis season earlier this spring. “My season went well,” she said. “I went 7-3, with a slow start, and lost my first three matches. But after that I never lost an in-conference match for the rest of the season. Marianne played No. 2 singles as a freshman, and No. 1 singles the next three years in high school. She posted Most Valuable Player all four years in high school. In college, Marianne played for Metro State (D2) for four years. “I played both singles, mostly No. 3, and doubles, mostly at No. 2 there,” she said. “I was able to win 51 singles matches in my college career, which was the third all-time in school history.” She never played CARA tennis when she was young, but Marianne felt with all of her ex-
periences in tennis camps and lessons came from Denver. “My brother, Jonathan and I were able to take from those experiences (particularly the things we enjoyed most) when we designed the CARA practices seven years ago,” she said. As a freshman and sophomore at Brighton High School, David played No. 2 singles. He then moved up to No. 1 singles as a junior and a senior. “I was also a captain my senior year,” he said. “I never advanced to state, but had a winning record my freshman and senior years. David also never participated in CARA as an athlete he learned more about the program when he started coaching it. “Tennis has given most of us an opportunity to compete, and to excel in something we enjoy doing,” David said. “We got
involved because our parents played when we were young, and they would take us with them to the courts.” For Sienna Muniz, she fell in love with tennis when she took lessons from Bob Moulton through the recreation center’s program. “I began competing the next year when I joined the CARA program. She’s been playing on the BHS team for three years and will be a senior this year. “Tennis has been a huge part of my high school career, as it has provided me with a chance to be a leader even at a young age,” Muniz said. “I’ve also grown so much in my skill, and personally.” She feels she’s become extremely analytical of her own game, and of other’s which she said helps her greatly with coaching. “That skill in particular
helped me gain so much success this season, where I went 11 wins, and 1 loss,” she said. This is Muniz’ first year coaching for the CARA program, and she feels it’s provided her with a lot of personal growth, because she’s learned to appreciate growth a lot more. “I love seeing my youngsters in particular learn a new skill, and begin to really enjoy the game of tennis just like I did once,” she said. “I think coaching is helping me during my off season by allowing me to be around other really good players, and get tips from them, even as a fellow coach.” Muniz said she honestly doesn’t know why she loves tennis so much. “ It honestly just came naturally to me,” she said. “I guess I could give you a few reasons though. For one, I love that tennis is a sport where you basically just depend on yourself, I love working alone because coordinating a team is, well … rather difficult. “I also have a more logistical reason as to why I love tennis. I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 7, and so I have a difficult time with endurance over long periods of non-stop activity. Tennis is perfect for me, because its lots of short burst activity throughout the often long matches. The short breaks one gets between points are enough to keep it manageable for my lungs. Finally, I love that tennis is a lifelong sport that I can play even if I choose not to compete later in life.” Muniz said. Ben Randall also is a coach for the program this summer. Randall is a 2014 graduate of Brighton High School.
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June 19, 2014 Pictured is the Brighton High School American Leagion 17-andunder team. The team holds a 16-3 overall record this summer. Courtesy photo
Brighton baseball crashes Omaha American Legion 17-andunder almost in championship bracket By Michelle Boyer
Faith992@lbtmail.com The Brighton High School American Legion 17-and-under team is firing up the summer with a 16-3 record so far. The team competed in a tournament in Omaha, Nebraska last weekend and won four out of five games. A 12-inning, one run loss to Chatfield, 10-9 on June 12 was heart breaking, but they came back to a rout in a 12-4 win against Blue Springs, Montana. The Bulldogs kept the fight alive, winning against Ralston, Nebraska (10-5) on Friday. A sixth-inning blowout against Bryan, Nebraska gave Brighton an 18-2 win on Friday. The Bulldogs scored in the sixth on a two-run double made by Naldo Medina, a two-run single by Jacob Demers, a walk by Cody Beck, a two-run single by Liam Eddy and an RBI single by Brandon Pettinger, a two-run single again by Naldo and a two-run double by Jacob. Saturday’s game against the Easton Tigers, Montana, was decided early when Brighton exerted six runs in the first three innings. Brighton cruised by with a 9-1 victory. The Bulldogs were sparked by Cruz
Ramirez and Brock Stricklett who teamed up for four hits and three RBIs. Despite their 4-1 overall tournament record, Brighton fell short one game of the championship bracket. Senior-to-be Brandon Pettinger plays centerfield for the American Legion. He’s played baseball since he was 5 and has played on the American Legion team for four years. “I like playing summer ball, because we get to play a lot more games,” he said. “It helps me during the regular high school offseason, because in summer baseball we play so many games, and I get a lot of at bats.” The summer baseball season for BHS goes from the end of May to the beginning of August. “I was really looking forward to the Omaha tournament because it was out of state,” he said. Pettinger said he didn’t get to spend a lot of time or attend any of the games at the College World Series. “It was fun being in an atmosphere that is all about baseball,” he said. “I enjoyed hanging out before and after the games. It was pretty exciting because we stayed in the same hotel as the Ole Miss Baseball team, who are in the College World Series.” Pettinger said his team is doing well. “We won the championship in the Fairview Wood Bat Tournament that we played the weekend before Omaha.”
Brandon Pettinger posing at the College World Series. Pettinger competed at the Omaha Tournament last week with the Brighton High School American Legion 17-and-under baseball team. The team fell short one game of the championship bracket. Courtesy photo by Ginnissa Pettinger
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SENIOR HUB SUPPORTS THOSE WHO SUPPORT OTHERS
One of the most demanding jobs in life is to provide constant care for someone else. When it is your child the positive reinforcement can make it a pleasure. The coos, the smiles the playfulness bonds us together. When it is your spouse who can’t remember your name, can’t take care of their own
personal needs and refuses to go near water (think bath or shower) it can be frustrating, exhausting, depressing and appear never ending. Those of us caring for a relative may have help available at a moments’ notice but usually the caregiver has little or no break from what has been called the “36 hour day”. This term refers to caring for an Alzheimer’s patient but many people who care for someone with a terminal or debilitating illness feel the same way. It is the feeling of never catching up, never getting enough rest and feeling hopeless, helpless and abandoned all at the same time. Who will understand our concerns, questions, and personal needs? Other
family members are “too busy”, have children, live far away or are afraid of what they have seen and won’t get involved. It is usually our fellow caregivers that show us the empathy, concern and understanding which lightens our burden and gives us an outlet for our feelings. Those feelings can be complex, contradictory, and confusing but we feel them and expressing them allows a release and a healing which is always facilitated in the presence of other caregivers. If you are a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s or a long term illness a support group will share experiences and offer friendship, advice, mutual support, and a non judgmen-
tal ear. Members constantly comment about how being in the support group makes their lives a little easier. They see what others have gone through and this gives perspective on their own situations. Sometimes we see we don’t have it as bad as others, or we realize that others have gone through what we have and survived with their health and sanity intact. Join us at one of our monthly meetings. Let us help you care for your loved one. It is as simple as making a phone call to 303-426-4408 and ask for Mary or Pam for more information.
NEW FACES SERVING RURAL SENIORS
For many years The Senior Hub has provided care and services to elders living in the rural parts of Adams and Arapahoe counties. Today we’d like to introduce you to some of our newest staff who help make our Rural Meals on Wheels and Homecare programs run. Katy Hickson, our Rural Meals on Wheels Coordinator, joined us in February of this year. She manages all our volunteers who deliver meals along the I-70 corridor including the towns of Watkins, Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail. The Rural Meals on Wheels program provides food for people over the age of 60 years and who are considered homebound either by health reasons or geographically isolated. One program delivers 5 frozen meals to clients homes by The Senior Hub volunteers
once each week. An alternative “Market Basket” option is available that provides monthly delivery of 10 frozen meals, plus fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, bread, cereals, dried fruits, crackers, peanut butter, and canned goods totaling the equivalence of 25 meals. All deliveries are made by very dependable volunteers who have undergone thorough background checks. If you know of someone that is interested in our rural meals on wheels programs for themselves or if you know of someone that could use the program, please contact, Katy Hickson at 303-817-0570 or email khickson@seniorhub.org
SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS Many thanks to all our 2014 Spring Cleanup individuals and groups who took a Friday or Saturday morning out of their busy schedules to assist seniors with raking, cleaning patio furniture, washing windows, cleaning out gardens and trimming bushes and otherwise get their yards ready to enjoy for the summer. A thank you card received from one of our seniors says it all:
“I want to thank you so much for all your help. It would have taken me several days to do what you did plus a great deal of pain.” Camille G in Aurora
Special thanks to those groups and individuals who continue to return year after year to participate in this project. You all “Make a Difference!” The Johnson Family of Parker, CO Trey Sipes Addis Betew of First Bank North Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership class Trisha Bramwell Mountain Range High School students Target Castle Rock employees Christen Richardson and Friends Cristian Gamez Panuco Sandoz of Broomfield Sovereign Grace Church Gary Osburn The Breakaway Group Pam Lynch Denver First Church of the Nazarene Shopneck Boys & Girls Club of Brighton Target Englewood Employees Armando Pena (I-25 and Arapahoe) ADT Always Cares (ADT Security employees)
Our new Homecare Coordinator for rural services is Colleen Wallace. Colleen is busy working with older adults living along the I-70 corridor- specifically in Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Watkins and Deer Trail. Colleen completes a phone interview with local seniors and provides a free in-home assessment to determine what services are needed. She will
then arrange homecare workers who will provide personal care, protective oversight, assistance with bathing, light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, companionship, etc., that will help these seniors remain independent and safe in their own homes for as long as possible. For a free inhome assessment or information on any of these homecare services please call: Colleen Wallace at 303-358-2511 or E-mail at Cwallace@seniorhub.org
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ADAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT
Beautiful day on the course at Riverdale Dunes in Henderson, CO All proceeds will support The Senior Hub and the services we provide to older adults throughout Adams County and our service area. For more information visit our website at www.seniorhub.org Call 303-426-4408 or email rdees@seniorhub.org
Can YOU lend a hand? Please complete this form and mail along with your donation to: The Senior Hub, 2360 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260 You can also donate online at www.seniorhub.org
Please join us in our mission to care for those who need your helping hands and caring hearts.
YES, I want to help! Donor Name_____________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________City_____________State___Zip_______ e-mail_________________________________________________________________ I would like to donate: ___$1000___$500___$250___$100___$50___$25___Other (amount:______) Pledges for ongoing support can now be made by calling the office at 303-426-4408. Credit cards also accepted.
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