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Teachers Union hosts Summer of Action rally Jeffco teachers prepare for potential strike By Crystal Anderson
Canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Despite the pouring rain and blustery wind, more than 500 teachers, students and Jeffco supporters gathered at Clement Park for the Jefferson County Education Association’s Summer of Action kickoff rally. “Neither rain nor wind nor clouds will keep this community from taking back our schools,” said speaker and Columbine High School teacher Paula Reed. The May 29 event featured speakers from JCEA, district support staff, recent graduates and parents, all encouraging those in attendance to get involved with the union and help spread the word about Union continues on Page 22
Despite the rain, district supporters from across the Front Range gathered at the Jefferson County Education Association’s Summer of Action kickoff event. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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The Cattail Trail, one of several to be traveled during Trails Day, winds around the wetland area of the nature center property. Photo by Crystal Anderson
New trail and vegetable and flower garden to be dedicated By Crystal Anderson
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ravel down a gray gravel path, through long grasses and along the trails at Majestic View Nature Center. Pass by a shining lake and listen to the birds sing. Pause to witness the bees pollinate flower to flower and watch as neighboring horses chomp and graze. All this and more can be enjoyed during the 14th annual Arvada Trails Day event, Saturday, June 6. “Arvada has great trails,” said Karen Miller, executive director of the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St. “This is a great fit for us, and as we’re building more trails I think it’s important to highlight Arvada’s trails.” Beginning at 8:30 a.m., residents can jump in on the event, join two guided trail walks or bike rides from the center to Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, located just east of Kipling Street on West 80th Avenue, and back. Following the walks and bike rides, the event offers a variety of interactive and sustainable outdoor living, animal and educational vendors at the center, with a few live animal presentations done at the Two Ponds Refuge.
From the presentation of raptors by HawkQuest to learning the basic wilderness survival skills, Trails Day is an active and educational event highlighting the joys and necessities of outdoor living. “We want to give people more ideas around getting outside,” said Angela Borland, an organizer with the event and environmental education specialist. The event will also dedicate the center’s new trail and the Pioneer Farmsteader’s urban vegetable and flower garden. Free frozen yogurt, hot dogs and other treats will be served for all to enjoy. “This gives them (residents) an opportunity to get out and know their neighbors and the community,” said Alvin Maes, an Arvada Festival Commission member. “It also lets people know that the Majestic View Nature Center is here.” Trails Day is a national event, and Arvada’s version celebrates the more than 150 miles of walking trails sprinkled throughout the city. It is a joint project between the Arvada Festival Commission, the city’s parks committee, Majestic View Nature Center and what Miller calls the two nature jewels of the city — the Majestic View area and Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge.
Jeffco marijuana discussed at hasty meeting County moratorium to end Jan. 1 By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
Jefferson County commissioners discussed marijuana at a quickly-scheduled meeting May 29. No decisions on marijuana policy were made at the meeting, as its purpose was to provide guidance to staff for zoning concerning the operation of marijuana establishments in unincorporated Jefferson County. Amendment 64 of the Colorado State Constitution authorizes recreational use of marijuana, including the operation facilities for cultivation, manufacturing, testing and retail sales. However, the amendment allows counties to regulate the industry, including prohibition of any of the four operations. The county’s moratorium, which prohibits commercial marijuana operations in unincorporated Jefferson County, ends Jan. 1. If the prohibition is lifted, cultivation, manufacturing and testing could be permitted in industrial zones, and marijuana retail could be permitted in commercial zones. Until then, commissioners can decide whether or not to allow marijuana operations in the unincorporated areas of the county. It was unclear at press time when the commissioners might make that decision. The county’s options concerning marijuana were described as a la carte at the meeting. For example, unincorporated Jeffco could allow the manufacturing or testing of marijuana products, but not the sale. In addition, if marijuana operations are allowed, regulation and restriction decisions for marijuana-related business locations must be made. The least restrictive would allow for use by right, and highest level would include requiring special use permits. Other authorizations specific to the operations facilities could include capping the number of facilities and/or licensing procedures. Though Jan. 1 is months away, county staff said that work on a permanent marijuana zoning ordinance needed to begin quickly. Through June, staff will research potential impacts, negative and positive, of lifting the prohibition. In July and August, staff will begin drafting marijuana-specific language to amend the existing zoning regulation. Public notification of the amendments will begin late September. The board of county commissioners will have the first reading of the amended zoning ordinance at the Oct. 27 county commissioners regular meeting. The public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 17. County commissioner Libby Szabo suggested that no matter the outcome, everything should be implemented slowly. “We’re learning new things every day that nobody thought of before on how marijuana is affecting our state,” she said.
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Arvada Historical Society member and active community advocate About me
I was born and raised here. I can remember when all the excitement about when they remembered to put a park in North Jeffco. When the Arvada Square was a field, the Arvada Plaza was a field, and you knew it was a small town because everyone knew everybody’s business. In a way I’ve always been in Arvada ever since, even when I wasn’t living here I was visiting Arvada four, five or six times a year. I’ve got deep roots here. I’m a private person, but I went out of state (for college) and you name it I studied it. Political science, economics, international affairs, Polish – everything caught my fancy. After college, in my many lifetimes, I’ve done a lot of different things. I’ve worked in administration and management, budgets, analysis of every kind.
All my life I’ve always been a volunteer. I became active because I saw the local government taking actions that I thought were a huge detriment to all of Arvada. (Referencing the 2010-2011 Ralston Corridor Project) Right now, these three (Save Arvada Now, Arvada for All the People and the Arvada Historical Society) take up a lot of my time. It must be in the genes or maybe it’s in the water because even to this day Arvada has a reputation for people getting involved in local affairs. I’ve always joined whatever I was in and their professional organizations – I have a wide range of interests. When I’m not volunteering, I like to walk, spend time in my garden and crochet. I’m also passionately into studying history and my genealogy. Arvada has something very unique: building from all different eras built on the same principal and the people here are wonderful and are good, honest, hardworking people who want a wonderful place to raise a family. That’s what I love about this town – it’s a place where people are neighbors.
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For me, I wear no makeup, I like to crochet, and I’m really interested in science fiction (my favorite book being “Macroscope” by Piers Anthony). I’m motivated by new and different ideas, and creative individuals such as Margret Mead, Lawrence Elemen-
tary School kindergarten teacher Dorothy Kizzor and scientists Carl Sagan and Albert Einstein.
Above all, I care passionately about my home and I believe in integrity, respect and honesty – honesty will get you everywhere.
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Last week’s edition of the paper included a profile of Jeffco school board candidate Amanda Stevens. She previously taught in Sheridan, Colorado, not Sheridan, Illinois, as the article stated. The newspaper regrets the error. To report corrections and clarifications, call 303-566-4129.
The second annual youth battle of the bands competition Jam Out Hunger will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard. Featuring 12 of the Denver metro area’s finest youth musicians, the event acts as both a concert and a fundraiser for the Arvada Community Food Bank, raising awareness of youth hunger throughout the state. Tickets are available for $10 at the Arvada Center or online via www.jamout-
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The 15th annual Kids Fishing Contest will be held Saturday, June 13, at the Arvada Reservoir. Beginning at 6 a.m., children ages 3 to 14 will cast their reels into the Arvada Reservoir, 18915 W. 64th Parkway, in the hunt for the largest fish. Door prizes will be given out and first-, second- and thirdplace winners will be rewarded for each
The Arvada Colts baseball team will open its 2015 season at home Friday, June 5. Games are free and open to the public. The beer garden opens at 6 p.m., and the game begins at 7 p.m. For more information or to see a full schedule, visit www.arvadacolts.com.
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JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD The Jeffco Board of Education decided the following at the May 26 Special Meeting. The following board members were in attendance: Board President Ken Witt, First Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman.
Student Voice report
The board heard a presentation from Jeffco Student Voice, a group of 80 Jeffco students providing diverse perspectives on their successful experiences within the district, school practices, engaging leadership through mentorship, encourage student advocacy, and by working together to create similar structures at schools across the district. The group discussed the highlights and opportunities they experienced throughout the 2014-2015 school year. They highlighted how these experiences have allowed them to create new programming at their individual schools, speak up and engage in student advocacy and become leaders within schools and the community. They also highlighted the need to be in regular communication with the district and the board of education.
Budget hearing
The board of education heard a presentation from the district’s Chief Financial Officer, Kathleen Askleson about the 2015-2016 proposed budget. Following her presentation, the board heard an hour of public testimony on the district’s financial priorities and concerns around teacher compensation, charter school funding and staying within the district’s financial means. The board then discussed the budget and the testimony, focusing largely on educator compensation, and if and
how they may put additional dollars toward the issue and finding dollars for facilities construction. “Right now this budget doesn’t cut it in terms of the issue around compensation,” Dahlkemper said during the conversation around educator pay. “Jefferson County is a training ground, a training ground for teachers that, in turn, will go to other districts.” The board will host another public hearing on the budget at their regular business meeting on June 11.
Technology and Data Privacy Advisory Committee update
The board also heard an update from the Technology and Data Privacy Advisory Committee. The board was given an overview of the work done over the 2014-2015 school year and what the committee priorities are moving forward. The committee highlighted its approval of the purchase of Chrome books for some schools in the district, of moving forward with the classroom dashboard project and a review of 18 different district privacy and data security policies. Looking ahead, the committee members said they wish to improve their relationship with the community, define the process and expectations for vendor and technology review, create a data privacy website for transparency and work to influence state-wide decisions and provide input to the board of education, among other things.
According to the findings from the harassment investigation, none of the teachers or staff had violated any policies, but three exercised a lack of judgment. The district recommended those individuals be reprimanded by means of counseling or retraining. The governance investigation is ongoing and is looking into a variety of concerns around academic issues, conflict resolution, issues with the teaching and administration staff and behavior by the charter board. The next Jeffco Board of Education meeting will be 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 11, at the Jefferson Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Mayor announces campaign kickoff
Arvada Mayor Marc Williams will host his re-election campaign kickoff Wednesday, June 10. Held from 5-7 p.m. at the Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., the event will feature Williams, sharing his plans for the next four years and hearing community input about key issues facing Arvada. “It has been an honor and a privilege to have served as mayor these past four years during times of fiscal growth in our vibrant community with an excellent City Council,” he said in a release. “We have many
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Regular readers of this column know of my commitment to electric cars. Over the past decade, Rita and I did what so many car buyers do, first buying a couple Toyota-made hybrids, then a Chevy Volt, and finally a Tesla Model S. Just last week we took delivery of a second Tesla, shown here, one of the all-wheel drive models with “Autopilot” technology. On any given day, you will find four electric cars in the Golden Real Estate parking lot, now that broker associate Carrie Lovingier has traded her Jeep for a Chevy Volt. Several of our other broker associates may make their next car an electric one, having experienced driving the Tesla and Volt. Golden Real Estate is fully committed to sustainability, and electric cars are a big part of that
commitment. Solar photovoltaics are another element of that commitment, and our 10 kW solar system has resulted in a monthly electric bill of under $100 even with our four EV charging stations. We’ll be adding additional solar panels over time as our EV “fleet” expands further. (We also offer free EV charging to the public.) This Saturday is an opportunity for you, too, to catch the electric vehicle bug. We are hosting in our parking lot on South Golden Road, the monthly gettogether of the Denver Electric Vehicle Council, of which we’re a sponsoring member. In addition to our four EV’s, you will find many other makes and models of electric vehicles. If you own a plug-in electric car, bring it to our “roundup.” With tens of thousands of EV miles under my belt in various vehicles, I’ve become a bit of a
resource on the topic. I have developed a 30minute PowerPoint presentation on the topic, which I deliver to service clubs and other audiences. I’ll be delivering that presentation next Wednesday, June 10th, at the JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop, 6:30-8:30 at Golden City Hall. If you have an organization where this presentation would be of interest, please invite me. This Saturday’s Electric Vehicle Roundup in our parking lot takes place from 2pm to dusk, during the monthly “Supercruise” event. Please come and see the EV’s and ask the owners about their operation. Many of us will be giving free rides. See you there!
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Mountair Community Park Farm, run by Sprout City Farm, hosted a Family Fiesta event on May 30.
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On the first day of the season really edging into hot weather, children are playing on a hill of dirt as tall as their parents. Some are playing a kind of king or queen of the hill, others are working on building their own little hills out of the dirt. The dirt isn’t from a construction site, nor has it been piled up by the parents — it’s the soil that will provide food to many in just a few months. The Mountair Park Community Farm, 5620 W. 14th Ave., celebrated the beginning of its second summer season in Lakewood with a Family Farm Fiesta on May 30, and neighbors and community members were out with their children to learn about growing their own food and how to participate at the community farm. And to play in the dirt. Sprout City Farms, which runs the farm, aims to get community children and families involved in healthy eating and neighborhood participation in the coming months before the Harvest festival this autumn. “We’re excited to be here and continue doing all we can for the community,” said Laura Lavid, executive director of Sprout
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City. Judging from the packed tents at the Family Farm Fiesta, where visitors could try salsa recipes made of locally grown food, sample smoothies blended by the children — via a stationary bike — the community is very invested in seeing this farm grow. As families visited with Sprout City staff, they learned about some of the summer offerings, including workshops and a summer camp for the children. By the season’s end, the work will pay off with food for neighbors and neighboring schools, with countless opportunities to learn about the rewarding world of farming throughout. Perhaps the tent with the most visitors was the first one when one walked into the farm, where children could take some soil and seeds home and start some growing of their own. Nearly every family in attendance could be seen walking back to their cars and homes with a little white bucket full of a season’s potential in their hand. And dirt.
Children play on soil that will eventually be used to grow food for the neighborhood at Mountair Community Park Farm. Photos by Clarke Reader
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Company says play improves focus The Dough Source offers new take on sensory fun By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com It takes you back to your days of youth, playing with colored, homemade dough, crafting shapes and figures at your kitchen table. Did you know that it also helps increase brain activity? “We are big believers in dough as a learning tool — not as a toy,” said Lori Liepold, founder of The Dough Source. Started in 2009, The Dough Source originally was a supplier of modeling dough for school supply companies, but after realizing their product had more to offer, they expanded their business. Utilizing their dough and a little brain science, husband Todd and wife Lori put together a line of aromatherapy doughs to help customers relax, calm down and focus. “Dough has many more applications than what it is used for in schools,” Liepold said. “We really geek out on the brain science of it, and by having the dough in your hand it keeps that part of your brain busy and enables you to focus on any task at hand.” Available in three different scents — vanilla-orange, lemon-ginger, rosemarymint and corresponding colors — the aromatherapy dough, known as DiVinci Dough, offers customers options to help focus on the present and offer relief from day-to-day stress. Liepold said she advises her customers to sit down with the three scents, breathe them in, and choose the dough that best suits them and their situation. “The aromatherapy has much broader applications than just education,” she said.
Among their products, the Dough Source offers custom labeling for customers on their dough products, as seen here with these dough business cards. Photo by Crystal Anderson
“It helps with stress, stress management, therapy, self-regulation, the afternoon fog, autism, learning disorders.” Along with their aromatherapy dough, which they’re looking to expand on, the company also creates scented play modeling dough for schools, trainings and children as well as regular modeling dough. A custom labeling company, The Dough Source also provides their customers with the option to print their label or business information on the dough packaging for a distinctive look for business cards.
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around accidental swallowing of the product and allergies. From modeling dough to play dough to aromatherapy dough, the company has a product geared towards every personality type. For the Liepolds, using the playfulness of the dough as a tool helps with more than just focusing on the moment, it helps in life. “If you’re working better with your brain,” Liepold said, “you get better results — in life, learning or whatever it is, and it does help.”
Beer battle could head for ballot in Colorado Craft brewers fear effect of change in grocery law By Ivan Moreno
Associated Press Local brewers and liquor stores are bracing for another push to allow Colorado grocery stores to sell wine and higher alcoholcontent beer, a move opponents see as a threat to the craft beer industry. The debate has played out many times in the state Legislature, but this time it’s moving toward the 2016 ballot for voters to decide. Although no paperwork has been filed
yet, a group with backing from grocery chains has started drumming up support through Facebook and an online petition to change Colorado’s Prohibition-era liquor laws. Brewers, meanwhile, have created a special beer dubbed “Keep Colorado LocALE,” a pale ale made with state malts and hops to be served at local tap rooms. The brew is intended to be a conversation starter about the looming battle. Colorado is among five states where gas stations, grocery stores and convenience stores are only allowed to sell beer with an alcohol content of 3.2 percent. However, grocery chains are allowed one liquor license to sell wine and stronger beer, but they can only do that at a single store.
Utah, Minnesota, Kansas and Oklahoma are the other states that restrict the sale of stronger beer to liquor stores. Supporters of a ballot initiative argue that the goal is giving consumers more options when shopping for alcohol. But liquor stores warn that if the law changes, they will be squeezed out. That, liquor stores argue, will hurt craft brewers, who will have less shelf space at grocery stores, which will be inclined to carry more big-brand beers. “The system would then favor a very few, select breweries,” said Tim Evon, the head brewer at Dry Dock in Aurora. Rich Coolidge, a spokesman for Colorado Consumers for Choice, the group working on a ballot initiative, dismissed the notion that craft brewers would lose space at
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Arvada manufacturer adds space Barone increases capacity for assembly, storage, painting By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com An Arvada manufacturer is doing well enough to expand its business and its facilities. “We needed more room to manufacture,” said Barone Inc. founder and director Frank Barone. “(Over the last two to three years) it became time-prohibitive, and we just couldn’t get them (trucks) out the door fast enough. We needed more assembly room.” The $2 million expansion involved adding the new facility to the east side of the existing 1970s building. Instead of having a crowded assembly area, the additional space has created room for an extensive crane system, a four-door truck assembly and maintenance area, an enlarged drivein paint room, and an increased space for storage. “The expansion cuts our lead time in
half,” said Scott Kayser, a representative with Aeroturbine, the company that acquired Barone Inc. in 2000. “That in itself is a boon to our business, and allows us to meet the sense of urgency to our customers.” Barone Inc., now the owners and manufacturers of the vacuum excavator company Vacmasters, moved to Arvada in 1971 after outgrowing its Denver location in the Stockyards area. Then a custom metal fabrication company, Barone Inc. realized that in order to grow, it needed to develop a single product, and it began working with the underground-utilities construction industry. After years of this work, the company acquired Vacmasters and began creating truck-mounted vacuum excavators that dig holes in the ground without harming buried utilities or cable lines by using air pressure, rather than large construction equipment, such as a backhoe. For founder Barone, this addition is just another commitment to customers and the community. “Any time your business is doing well enough to spend $2 million to add on to your building is exciting in itself,” Barone
Adjoining the original 1970s building, the new 25,000-square-foot expansion encompasses more space for the company to fabricate and assemble its vacuum excavator components and trucks. Photo by Crystal Anderson said of the expansion and his business. “It’s like watching your kid grow up — and it’s turned out pretty neat.”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Monday, June 8, at the warehouse located at 5879 W. 58th Ave.
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Session of bipartisanship at Capitol The legislative session wrapped up on May 6. I was busy in the Capitol fighting for Colorado’s middle class. This session we had a split legislature, with Democrats controlling the House and Republicans controlling the Senate, but I was able to work across the aisle to pass some very important legislation that will move Colorado forward. As a small-business owner, I have worked hard to ensure we are making Colorado an attractive place to do business and passing policies that support Colorado’s small businesses. This session, one of the bipartisan bills that I sponsored ensures that our workforce is well trained to fill the jobs of the 21st century. My bill, which I sponsored with Rep. Jim Wilson, R-Salida, creates a postsecondary and workforce-readiness statewide coordinator to work with school districts, businesses, colleges and universities, and the Colorado Department of Education to develop programs and best practices to help high school students decide which postsecondary path is right for them. This bill passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support and was part of a broader package of bills to increase workforce readiness and attack lingering unemployment across the state.
Another bipartiState Rep. san bill I worked on Tracy Kraft-Tharp this session will bring revolutionary technolGUEST to Colorado to help COLUMN ogy predict and prevent wildfires across the state. The technology has been developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder and combines advanced computer modeling with refined data sampling to give first responders up to 18 hours’ warning of where and when wildfires are likely to start and where they’ll go once they start. The system will allow our firefighters to be better prepared, keep our citizens safe, prevent property damage and reduce the likelihood of another devastating wildfire. This bill was signed by Gov. Hickenlooper on May 20. I was proud to sponsor a bill this session to increase access to quality mental health services. House Bill 1067, which is another bipartisan bill, requires that a licensed psychologist receive 40 hours of ongoing professional development every two-year license renewal cycle. This bill will ensure that psychologists in Colorado are able to provide accurate, quality care to their patients.
We’ve heard from our parents, teachers and schools about the need to balance the number of school tests with accountability in our schools. I passed a bill, with Sen. Andy Kerr, to reduce social studies testing from each year to every three years. The bill passed the House with unanimous support! The legislature also passed a bill reducing standardized testing by 40 hours over the course of a student’s K-12 career! It is an honor to serve as your state representative at the Capitol. I love to hear from you, my constituents, and I hope you can join me at my monthly town hall meetings or one of my monthly coffees. My town halls are the third Saturday of every month at the Standley Lake Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. My coffees are the fourth Thursday of every month from 8-9 a.m. at La Dolce Vita off of Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada and 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Panera in the Walnut Creek shopping center in Westminster. I hope you can make it! State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp’s House District 29 includes Arvada and the Jefferson County portion of Westminster. She can be reached at 303-866-2950 or at Tracyforstaterep.com.
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Everyone needs a little help sometimes I’m not good with stairs. Never have been, which can be somewhat of a dilemma because I have an irrational fear of elevators. On a first date once, I missed a step down to a lower level restaurant and rolled all the way to the bottom, nearly ending up in the hostess’ lap. I somehow tipped forward on an escalator in a London train station – an escalator! – and tumbled with my luggage down that mass of moving metal until someone at the top hit the emergency stop button. In just the last 10 years, I have broken each of my feet on stairs – one by sprinting up those in my home to silence a screaming teapot, and another by stepping wrong outside a restaurant on the very evening that I had committed to trekking in Nepal eight months later (my foot healed in time). So when I misjudged a wide stone step while on vacation recently and landed hard in my shorts and flip-flops, I wasn’t surprised. I wasn’t pleased, of course, but I wasn’t surprised. It’s what happened next that did surprise me. Nothing. Nothing happened. After pitching forward and landing awkwardly, I was sitting on that hard surface somewhat
dazed. Breakfasters on the deck beside me looked up, but no one moved or even did more than glance in my direction. The people at the closest table seemed to regard me with cool disdain. To be fair, none of the resort staff Andrea Doray had seen me – they would have been ALCHEMY over in a flash. Did these breakfast diners think I had already been enjoying some of those little umbrella drinks? (I hadn’t.) And even if I had, would that have made me unworthy of their help … or even their attention? As I sat there, bruised, bemused, and a bit stunned, a woman heading to the beach stopped and reached down her hand to help me up. She said “This happens to all of us.” Then she was off on her own way. Her words have stayed with me. Most, if not all, of us stumble sometimes. And we sometimes need a hand to help us back up. A mis-step on the stairs is certainly not the
only time I personally have needed help. And help usually arrived in one form or another, often in unexpected ways, to help me get back on my feet. So, I wonder now, how can I extend my own hand to someone in need? Who around me needs my assistance today? What can I do to help others back to their feet? Just a day or so after my spill, I saw a street person with a sign on a corner in Denver. I often donate to the cause when the spirit moves me, and that day the spirit spoke clearly. The sign read: “Everyone needs a little help sometimes.” I am blessed to have been able to hand some cash to this man, even as the light turned green and I moved off into my own life. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Everyone does. It took a Good Samaritan in Mexico and a stranger on a street corner to remind me. Andrea Doray is a writer who prefers to stay on her feet, but is not optimistic about that. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray. com.
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How do I help my child who has a severe mental illness? Editor’s Note: Readers are encouraged to send their mental-health-related questions to Ask A Therapist. Please email questions to AskATherapist@CommunityReachCenter. org. Q: Do you have any good resources or helpful advice for a mother with a child who suffers from a severe mental illness? A: As a parent, you are faced with successes and challenges, joys and struggles, every single day. Certainly, caring for a child with a severe mental illness may add to the stress of parenting. Please know you are not alone. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that in the United States four million youth are impacted by a serious mental health condition that affects their functioning at home, school and with friends. If your child is struggling in any of these areas, there is help out there. For example, Community Reach Center serves children and their families through our Early Childhood Services program, our School-based Therapy programs, our Outpatient offices, and our In-home Resiliency Support Services team. Skilled, masters-level therapists can help your family develop coping skills to manage stress and to devise new strategies for helping your child succeed. Mental health centers such as ours offer parenting classes like Love & Logic as well as parenting support groups and individualized, one-on-one parenting support. Community Reach Center also knows that support is not just needed during the week; we offer weekend support through our Weekend Walk-In Clinic every Saturday and Sunday. Another great resource is our NAMI Friends & Family Support Group that meets the last Wednesday of every month from 7-9 p.m. at our Thornton administrative office. This is a great opportunity to learn from and share experiences with other people who have a friend or family member struggling with a mental illness. It’s important to remember that your child’s mental illness is only one component of who he/she is as a person. None of us are defined by any single component
but by a combination of our experiences, goals, struggles and ASK A Take THERAPIST achievements. time to reflect on your child: What are his/ her strengths? What does he/she enjoy? What makes him/her the special person you love? Next, consider what activities you enjoy doing together and try to find time to do those activities every day or week. Do you like reading together, going for bike rides or baking cookies? When you take opportunities to spend quality time together, even if it’s for only a few minutes, you build positive attachment with your child that supports emotional well-being for both of you. Lastly, we are best able to care for others when we take the time to care for ourselves, so what do you enjoy doing? What activities bring you a sense of calm or help relieve stress? Try to take some time for yourself everyday – even if it’s just for 10 minutes – to help lower your stress and feel more grounded. When you feel calm and supported, you are better able to care for your child through any challenge he/she might face. — Lauren Jassil, MSW, LCSW, Manager, Early Childhood Services, Community Reach Center
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This column is for educational purposes only, and opinions are not those of this publication. Answers are not a substitute for regular or urgent medical consultation and treatment. Individuals with medical or personal problems need to seek the advice of their own physician or an appropriate health-care professional. Do not stop any medication or change the dose of your medication without first consulting with your physician. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 911 or call Colorado Crisis Services at (844) 493-TALK (8255). To learn more about Community Reach Center, a nonprofit mental-health center with five outpatient offices in Adams County, or Mental Health First Aid, visit www. CommunityReachCenter.org or call (303) 853-3500.
Lasagna gardens fun for kids Spring is a great time to get out and garden with children. While planting your usual garden space create some lasagna gardens that will be ready for next year since the process will take 8-10 weeks to cure. Patricia Lanza’s Lasagna Gardening is an easy way to make new garden beds and start the process for growing beautiful healthy plants, even though the family has clay or sandy soil. There is no tilling, digging or weeding involved. This plan is perfect for small raised boxed gardens that are easy for children to reach. For more family science fun see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com and grandparentsteachtoo.org.
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Families will be layering newspaper, cardboard and other biodegradables right on top of the grass patch that will turn into a new raised garden. These materials breakdown and eventually provide food for worms, essential to making healthy nutrient-rich soil. This is hands- on practical science at its best. Start by talking and thinking with children, making a list as you go. What you need for plants to grow besides good soil: sunlight, water, and warm temperatures. Where is the best place? How big is this space? How much do you want to plant? Will you have room? Talk about favorite vegetables and flowers. Think about their colors and plant sizes. Will these plants grow in your area? Will you want to mix flowers and vegetables?
Now plan and gather materials for LIFELONG the layers. To get good LEARNING soil composition, you need some dry brown materials (carbon) and some fresher green materials (nitrogen). Do you have old of newspaper or cardboard with no colored or glossy pages? What about leaves, hay, other garden waste or grass clippings, peat moss, pine needles, saw dust, and wood ashes? You can also work in other kitchen compost: coffee grounds, eggshells, and tea bags. Do not use pet waste.
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Plan the layers
When you have gathered all the materials, it’s time to create your layers. Wet down layers of old newspaper and lay out five or more sheets. The next layer is leaves, peat moss or other dry brown organic material on top of the wet newspaper. Then spread a thin layer of green or compost materials. Repeat this process until you build 5” to 12” of layers. This will give enough depth to allow room for the roots of your new plants to grow. Finally, water until spongy. You can cover with black plastic and hold down with a few rocks. Next spring, the layers will have settled and be ready to plant when the ground has thawed and danger of frost has passed. Particia Lanza has many more garden preparation tips on her web page and book called “Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens: No Digging, No Tilling, No Weeding, No Kidding!”
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OBITUARIES HEGARTY
Bartholemew Vincent Hegarty September 17, 1924 – May 18, 2015
Bartholemew Vincent Hegarty, 90, of Lakewood CO, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2015 at his home with family present. Bart was born September 17, 1924 to John & Lillian Hegarty in Ballina Ireland. Bart was five years old when his family immigrated to America in 1929, settling in Skokie, Illinois a suburb of Chicago where he was raised. He attended the Niles Township High School and participated in football, baseball, basketball, student government and the Glee Club. In 1943 he served three years in the Army Air Force, during WW II as a Cryptographer, rank of Corporal primarily in New Guinea and received several medals including two Bronze Stars. After the war he attended and graduated from the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, (Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity), with an Insurance degree as the founding President of the Illini Insurance Society. He began work as a Fireman’s Fund Special Agent in Iowa and after a couple of years later he relocated to beautiful Colorado. During this time he met his future wife Lucine Adele Ostmeyer whom he married in 1952 but who sadly passed away from cancer 1961. Soon after his marriage to Lucine, he chose to open his own business which later became Insurance of Denver, Inc. and later included his son Shawn celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007. At one time the independent agency was one of the larger independent agenMARTIN
cies in the region. After his wife passed Bart’s mother Lillian came to Colorado to help raise his five young children, ranging in age from one year to seven years old. In 1989 Lillian passed away at the age of 91. Bart was also very fortunate to have known three beautiful and bright women over his many years after his wife Lucine passed away, which include Mary Morrell, Irma Jean Guire and later Wilma Long who also have all passed. To teach his children about commerce, in 1970 he purchased a 30 foot tall, 12 lanes, huge fiberglass commercial “Sky Slide”. His five children took turns operating the Sky Slide as a business during their summers from 1969 to 1982 at Lakeside Park, Colorado before they went off to college. Bart was known for his support of all things Lakewood/Jefferson County as a little league football assistant coach, the Chairman of the Jeff
County Education Accountability Commission and Lakewood on Parade celebrations (serving as the Grand Marshal one year) and several catholic charities. His “St. Patrick Day” parties were legendary for many years in Lakewood. Along with his passion for his family and business he was passionate about his lifelong golf game which he continued to play until age 89 at Lakewood Country Club. His accomplishments in golf included seven Holes in One. An Irishman through and through Bart was also known as an occasional self-styled Irish philosopher on the 19th hole after a game of golf where many of the world’s issues were debated. Survivors include (oldest to youngest) Sons: Shawn, Bryan (Stacy), Patrick (Kelly) and Brett (Brenda); Daughter: Shannon (Joseph); Grandsons: Jason Runung, Kris Runung, Bart, Ryley, Timothy, and Matthew; Granddaughters: Janine, Kimberly Badillo Warren, Nikki, Katie Renee, Cathleen Badillo, Katie and seven Great Grandchildren. A memorial “Celebration of Life” will be held Sunday June 7th at Lakewood Country Club in Lakewood at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Flowers can be sent to the memorial celebration or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran Hospice, (Denver CO) and/ or the Grinnell VFW, (Grinnell KS). All of Bart’s five children contributed to this Obituary.
Bobbie E. Martin
Feb. 23, 1927 – May 17, 2015
Bobbie (Bob) Martin previously resided in Commerce City, Thornton and Brighton received his wings to Heaven on May 17th, 2015. He was born on February 23, 1927 in Syracuse, NE to Jesse Martin and Effie Thrapp. We wish him God Speed to the Angels in Heaven waiting to greet him. He served his country in WWII in the Navy (Seabee’s). He retired in 1992 as a heavy equipment operator for Asphalt Paving. Bob provided for his family and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His passion was woodworking JOAN
and remodeling. He was a fun loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Great Uncle, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Survived by his children: Cheryl (Roger Vrekeen), Karen Martin-Tatro, Joni (Louis) Fuller, Toni (Dan) Price, Bob (Terri) Martin, Debbie (Dwight) Stull, 22 Beautiful Grandchildren included are Spouses, 22 Great Grandchildren, in addition to sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws: Leona (Virgil) Nelson, Dorothy Davis, Richard Vogel and Robert(Debbie) Dinslage and many Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Great
Nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Agnes Martin married 50 years and Gabriel Martin (great grandson), his Sisters Lorena Evans of Missouri, Virginia Mockenhhaupt of Lincoln, Nebraska, Goldeen Patterson of Twin Falls, Idaho, Sister Theresa Vogel of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sister-in-law Linda(Penny) Vogel of Galena Missouri and Nephew John Paul Mockenhaupt of Lincoln, Nebraska. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area “A”.
Patsy Joan ‘Pat’ Hammond Johnson Dec. 11, 1934 – May 9, 2015
Pat went to the Lord she had praised her whole life after a short hospice stay at Good Samaritan Hospital-Rock Creek. She was born to Earl and Thelma Hammond in Wichita Kansas and spent her first 12 years in Augusta, Kansas. Her family moved to Lakewood , Co in 1946. Upon Graduating from Mountair High School 1952 in Lakewood she went to work for Bradford- Robinson Printing Co. There she met the love of her life Robert “Bob” Johnson. They were married November 15, 1952 and started there family of three. Robert Jr, David, Debby and a printing business. Pat was a loving mother who had great cooking skills. She liked to
paint, mostly Watercolors and Acrylics. Her pictures are displayed in family and friends homes today. Pat was preceded in death by her son David and husband Bob. She is survived by her son Bob Jr of Boulder Co, daughter Debby of Arvada, brother Jim of Loveland and numerous nieces and nephews. Her wonderful spirit, joy and talents will be celebrated with a memorial service May 30,2015 at 11:00am at Arvada Presbyterian Church, 5572 Independence St. She was a life long member. Memorial Contributions can be made to Arvada Presbyterian Church or Arvada Food Bank. Luncheon to follow.
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BRANCHES OF BUDDHISM • Theravada — One of the major Buddhist traditions; places an emphasis on Buddha the man and attaining Nirvana. • Mahayana — Another major tradition within the religion. It places larger emphasis on compassion and working toward the salvation of all sentient beings. • Zen — One of the most well-known Buddhist sects; emphasizes meditation. A branch of Mahayana. • Nichiren — A sect founded in the 13th century in Japan; believes that the most important of Buddha’s lessons was the Lotus Sutra. Also considered part of the Mahayana tradition.
TO LEARN MORE • Soka Gakkai International — Visit www.sgi-usa.org. For the Rocky Mountain region, visit www.sgi-usa-denver.org. The Denver Buddhist Center is located at 1450 N. Speer Blvd. in downtown Denver. • Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery — Visit www. compassionatedharmacloudmonastery.org. The monastery is located at 8485 S. Highway 285 in Morrison. • Noble Arts Project — Visit its Facebook page at www. facebook.com/NobleArtsProject.
Rich spiritual history still guides Jeffco seekers By Christy Steadman
csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Inner peace is a treasure. That is one thing Abbot Tinh Man, a Buddhist monk, teaches at the Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery in Morrison. “If you don’t have inner peace,” he said, “everything else you have doesn’t matter.” Buddhism includes many paths, but Man said each path seeks to transform the things that cause pain and suffering, and to let go of afflictions to find that inner peace. Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery encompasses many Buddhist traditions, according to the 40-year-old Man, who has been a practicing monk for the past 25 years. Every month, both English and Vietnamese-speaking worshipers come to the monastery for a Day of Mindfulness. They spend seven hours meditating, chanting, doing yoga and learning the teachings of Buddha. The teachings help people “understand how Buddhism is related to everyday life,” Man said, “how it can change their habitual pattern.” Buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent about 2,500 years ago. It stems from the teachings of the original Buddha, which were later compiled into scriptures known as sutras. Seven percent of the world’s population practices Buddhism, about 487 million people, according to Pew Research Center’s 2010 data. Almost 4 million people within the U.S. identify as Buddhist. China has the largest number of practicing Buddhists, with about 244 million people. In Lakewood, Sven Hillring has been practicing Buddhism for 32 years because of the changes he says he’s seen in his life as a Buddhist. “This gives me the wisdom and energy to keep creating value wherever I go,” Hillring said. Hillring is a member of Soka Gakkai International, which is a Buddhist network of 12 million people in 192 countries and territories in the world. There are about 100 Soka Gakkai centers in the U.S., including the Denver Buddhist Center, located near Colfax Avenue and Speer Boulevard, and more than 500 Soka Gakkai chapters. Hillring meets with the Lakewood district. Soka Gakkai members are Nichiren Buddhists, who teach that each person possesses “the courage, wisdom and compassion to face and surmount any of life’s challenges,” its website states. “It’s a practice of self-empowerment,” member Lauren Nelson said. The Lakewood district meets four times a month. The members study, share and discuss the teachings of Buddha, and how Buddhism can be applied to daily challenges in life. And they chant. “Rather than blame people, my surroundings or my health for my suffering,” Hillring said, “I chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, and take responsibility for my situation.” The phrase Nam-myoho-renge-kyo means devotion to the
The Lakewood District of Nichiren Buddhists chant at a May meeting. They are facing an altar that includes the Gohonzon, which is a sacred scroll, so no photos of it are permitted. The group holds beads in their hands to keep the mind from being distracted while they chant. Photo by Christy Steadman teachings of the Lotus Sutra. A 13th-century Japanese priest named Nichiren “identified that the Lotus Sutra is the key to developing the Buddha nature,” according to the Soka Gakkai International’s website. There are many sutras in Buddhism, said Man, who teaches from a number of different ones at the monastery. He changes them around for his teachings so people can learn from different ones. But “the main things,” he said, are “to generate concentration and good merit.” Man teaches people to develop confidence in themselves, he said, and “explore themselves and see what brings them personal peace and happiness.” Chris Surposa lived at the Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery for a year, and during that time he developed many of the ideas for what would become his Noble Arts Project. “That’s where the foundation of my art was seeded,” he said. “My stay there influenced me to share the ideas (that) impacted me with the rest of the world.” Surposa, 33, a resident of unincorporated Jefferson County, said the project is meant to “inspire higher consciousness through symbology and illustration.” Buddhist ideas depicted in the art can include trusting in one’s own inner wisdom and bridging with the ethereal, for example. Not all of the line is traditionally Buddhist, but a lot of its art encompasses the ideas, Surposa said, such as interconnectedness and balance. As a global organization, Soka Gakkai’s ultimate goal, Nelson said, is to create world peace. It begins with inner happiness. “People are driven by the same need to be happy, no matter where you are,” Nelson said. “We have to believe we have the right to be happy. Becoming happy, as individuals, has a ripple effect.”
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Union Station eateries gain global cred When Travel + Leisure magazine, a national consumer publication, recently posted its picks for the nine best train station restaurants, two Denver eateries were included in that prestigious short list, which included entries from New York, Penny Parker Hong Kong, Paris, London and Tokyo. MILE HIGH T+L lavished the LIFE love on Stoic & Genuine and Mercantile Dining & Provision in Denver’s revamped Union Station. Here’s what the magazine said about the local dining establishments: “When Denver’s Union Station reopened last year after extensive renovations, it brought with it a clutch of new — and worthy — restaurants. Stoic & Genuine, a seafood temple from Denver chef Jennifer Jasinski, commanded attention even before it opened. Between its raw bar, ‘seafood tower of power,’ and ‘surf in turf’ dish of big-eye tuna wrapped in New York strip steak, Stoic & Genuine won strong reviews and was even named one of 5280 magazine’s top 10 new Denver restaurants. “In a stroke of fortune, Denver Union Station’s remodel project actually yielded two highly regarded restaurant projects. Mercantile Dining & Provision, run by chef Alex Seidel, is one part casual restaurant and one part food market selling charcuterie, cheese, jam and more. The menu here offers a variety of pasta dishes such as squid ink bucatini, Spanish octopus a la plancha, a crispy half chicken, and family dinners like a bone-in 36-ounce rib-eye or roasted lamb shoulder, each served with a variety of sides. Mercantile, too, was named one of 5280 magazine’s best new restaurants in 2015.” While the recognition of this level of culinary prowess causes pride in Denver diners, it makes local restaurant pundit John Imbergamo downright delighted. “It seems that every time a national list of restaurants hits the web, Denver’s culinary community searches in vain for a representative, whether it’s Best Ice Cream, Best New Restaurant or Hot New Chef,” Imbergamo said. “In 25 years of working with Denver restaurants, this might be the first time that Denver scored two slots on an international top restaurant list. Are we finally winning a few converts to the Mile High culinary scene?” For the rest of the story, go to www. travelandleisure.com/slideshows/allaboard-for-the-coolest-train-station-restaurants.
Upstairs Circus opening in Landmark
Upstairs Circus, a social bar where people can create DIY art and design projects, will open its second metro-area location at The Landmark development between Jing and Masters Gallery in Greenwood Village. The first Denver location opened in LoDo in November 2013. The Landmark branch is expected to open in September. “The Landmark is the social center of the DTC area and we’re thrilled to welcome Upstairs Circus’ unique and fun concept to the community,” said Amy Cara, the partner at East West Partners overseeing The Landmark development. “Upstairs Circus has a loyal crowd of followers in downtown Denver and we think the social art experience will be a huge success at The Landmark.” While Upstairs Circus space at The Landmark will have a similar vibe to its LoDo sister, founders Matt and Kelly Johannsen will create new programming based on the neighborhood’s individual Parker continues on Page 11
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Beach memoirs Miners Alley hosts Neil Simon classic
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By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Knowing what’s coming can sometimes ruin a story or a joke, but there are times when it adds weight to everything the audience is witnessing. The latter is the case in Neil Simon’s classic, “Brighton Beach Memoirs” — a story that takes its comedy and gives it a touch of evil with the impending global catastrophe of World War II on the horizon. “Brighton Beach Memoirs” comes to Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through June 28. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. The play, the first in Simon’s “Eugene Trilogy,” follows Eugene Jerome (Michael Kosko) and his family as they struggle through life in 1937 Brooklyn. Eugene and his family are loosely based on Simon’s own family, and director Allison Watrous wanted to bring that sense of family intimacy to the production. “Miners Alley is great for this because you feel like you’re right in the Jerome family living room,” she said. “It’s been challenging creating a big house in a small space, but I love small theaters because they’re so intimate — it bottles it all together.” This is Kosko’s professional debut, and he said he’s thrilled to be making the change to the large stage with a character
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Eugene (Michael Kosko) is a kind of surrogate for Neil Simon in “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at Miners Alley Playhouse. Photo by Sarah Roshan Photography
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needs. Hours of operation are planned to be 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Upstairs Circus offers a full bar and a limited food menu. For more information, go to www.upstairscircus.com.
Organic produce coming to Source
For the summer season, Cure Organic Farm will be selling its produce from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in the common area at The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd. Located six miles east of Boulder, Cure Organic Farm is a commercial family farm growing 100 different varieties of certified organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm was founded in 2005 by Anne and Paul Cure who reside on the farm with their family. All crops grown on Cure Organic Farm are distributed locally to restaurants, farmers’ markets and the farm store on site.
Tickets on sale for art festival
Tickets for the inaugural Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, a celebration of adventure, play and creativity, went on sale June 1, and may be purchased in person at the Riverwalk Center Ticket Office at 150 W. Adams Ave., by phone at 970-5473100, or online at www.breckcreate.org. The festival runs Aug. 14 through 23, and features entertainment from public radio icons and Chicano rock legends to
My former Denver Post colleague Kevin Coleman had an accidental close encounter of the celebrity kind recently at Starbucks on Parker Road and Iliff in Aurora. He said, “OK, I am sitting here drinking some tea while listening to the baseball game and these two ladies sit next to me. One of them looks like Jane Curtin. The other lady sees me and politely asks what I am listening to. I say the Rockies and the other woman asks how Tulo is playing? I couldn’t resist and tell her she looks like Jane Curtin. Her friend says, ‘That’s because she is Jane Curtin. She is my sisterin-law.’ I tell her I am a fan, we chat for a few minutes and then go back to what we were doing. Nice lady. And, for the record, she really is a big Tulo fan.”
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‘San Andreas’ isn’t an art film, but it’s fun
It’s sure been a rough year for Hollywood. First there was the stinging Sony hacking scandal. And now we have the humbling image of the Hollywood letters themselves toppling to the ground, as most of California is pulverized by an earthquake — make that earthquakes, plural — in “San Andreas.” If those letters toppling sounds like a pretty obvious image, well, duh. Everything in “San Andreas,” which stars Dwayne Johnson and his amazing musculature as a powerful-yet-sweet rescue pilot, is obvious, over-the-top, and occasionally laugh-out-loud cheesy. But really, you weren’t expecting Ingmar Bergman, were ABOUT THE MOVIE you? Summer’s upon us, and you could do “San Andreas,” a Warner Bros. release, is worse than watch the rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Associaundeniably appealtion of America “for intense disaster action ing Johnson try to and mayhem throughout, and brief strong save the day while language.” Running time: 114 minutes. One uttering the silliest and a half stars out of four. dialogue imaginable. Plus, if you live far from the West Coast, there’s the juicy schadenfreude factor — though we can count on the inevitable sequel (“San Andreas 2: Eastward,” perhaps?) to fix that. The movie, directed by Brad Peyton, declares itself proudly from the start. We begin as a winsome blonde lass drives her car off the road and finds herself dangling on a cliff. Ray Gaines of the LAFD to the rescue. With an easy, calm smile, Ray (Johnson) finds a way to total his helicopter yet scoop the lass to freedom. But we soon learn that there was one major failed rescue in Ray’s life that haunts him every day. In fact, it destroyed his marriage to Emma (Carla Gugino), who, as we meet her, is about to move in with her new fiance, a smarmy real estate developer named Daniel (Ioan Gruffudd, in a truly thankless role). Meanwhile, Emma and Ray’s daughter, 19-year-old Blake (Alexandra Daddario), hitches a ride to San Francisco with her mom’s beau and asks why he never had children. Gazing at a plan for his latest skyscraper, he says: “I guess I never had kids because I was too busy raising these.” And that, dear reader, is what we mean by cheesy writing. But then calamity strikes. And we do mean calamity. Anything this movie can do once, it does twice, no, many more times. And so, just for example, twin earthquakes begin pummeling both Los Angeles, where Emma is, and San Francisco, where Blake is, almost simultaneously. This all a huge shock (pardon the pun) to everyone except one man: a geologist at Cal Tech, Lawrence (Paul Giamatti), who predicts much of the mayhem, but can’t get anyone to listen. Giamatti brings all his nervous energy, but can’t do much to liven up lines like: “This is NOT good.” He’s accompanied in many scenes by Archie Panjabi as a TV reporter who, if we’re not mistaken, doesn’t remove her stilettoes once, even when taking cover from the Big One. But back to Ray, because, while this movie is prepared to kill off thousands of people in seconds, it cares deeply, as does Ray, about those close to Ray. In fact, it’s better not to wonder why this professional rescue pilot is spending the entire film saving his family. Wipe that distracting thought from your brain! Once Ray has saved Emma from a crumbling rooftop in LA, it’s up to San Francisco, home of the famed Golden Gate Bridge — er, make that former Golden Gate Bridge. It’s time to save Blake, who’s at least lucky enough to have hooked up with a shy-sexy-sweet British guy, Ben (Hugo Johnstone-Burt), and his annoying little brother (Art Parkinson.) This rescue mission includes a tandem parachute jump into a baseball diamond. “It’s been a while since I got you to second base,” Ray says to his wife. Yes, he really says that. But wait: We forgot the tsunami! Well, it’s that kind of movie, where so much happens that you can forget the tsunami part. But remember, you weren’t expecting Bergman, right? So roll with it.
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A new sci-fi adventure to get caught up in The summer stretches for miles, and you’ve got plans. You’re going to pack each day with as much fun as you can. It’s gonna be great – although, admit it: by the time summer ends, you’ll be a little bit glad to go back to school, won’t you? That’s the way four young friends feel, but in the new book “The Trap” by Steven Arntson, they have to make a few things right first. Carl Dunn didn’t seem to be a diarykeeping kind of kid. There was once a time when he didn’t seem to be the bullying type, either, and almost-seventh-grader Henry Nilsson remembered those days. Now, Carl “was the worst bully” in their corner of Iowa. Henry would’ve totally avoided Carl if possible, but Carl was big brother to Henry’s best friend, Alan, and in that late summer of 1967, Alan was worried. Carl had been skipping baseball practice and there were nights when he didn’t come home. That wasn’t at all like Carl; stranger still, he was journaling and what he wrote sounded dangerous. And that was why Henry; his twin sister, Helen; Alan; and Helen’s best friend, Nikki, were on their bikes in the woods at a campsite where Carl had been. They were looking for clues to his odd behavior when Henry found a book buried in a box beneath a pile of moldy old science fiction novels. “Subtle Travel and the Subtle Self” had a plain cover. Henry put it in his rucksack because he liked to read. That night, cracking the book open, he discovered something amazing. At first, it didn’t make sense: the book instructed readers to recite some numbers, then “using your eyes, rock yourself” to step out of the physical body. When it worked, and Henry met Carl while walking around in a parallel world, he couldn’t wait to tell Helen and their friends so they could do it, too. Meeting with the author’s widow made the
ABOUT T HE BOOK “The Trap” by Steven Arntson c.2015, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $16.99, 247 pages
trick even cooler – until she invited the kids to a graveyard and Henry’s other body got ensnared in a ghostly Trap. That’s when Henry knew that getting out wouldn’t be easy… Terri Schlichenmeyer No, your eyes BOOKWORM aren’t deceiving you: “The Trap” has a very definite “Stand by Me” vibe. It’s also reminiscent of old ’50s sci-fi novels and every other middle-grade fourkids-bored-with-summer story you’ve ever read – only a little bit sharper. There is, in fact, a big creep factor inside this book that will appeal to kids with good imaginations, and a thread of sweetly awkward romance to soften the story. Author Arntson then further sets his book apart with parents that are more than just caricatures and a kid-centric ending that also feels very grown-up (hint: it’s not necessarily a happy one). I think that if your child enjoys science fiction but wants something a little more solid, or if you’re looking for a quick, decent read yourself, you can feel good choosing this one. For fourth-through-seventh-grade readers and adults alike, “The Trap” is a book to get caught in.
‘The Trap’ cover art courtesy of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES, ONGOING/BUSINESS GROUPS MONDAYS GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. GOLDEN NAR-ANON family group meets from 7:30-9
p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.
JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County. OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. WHEAT RIDGE Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets from 7-8
a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.
DENVER APPLE Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user
group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.
GOLDEN ROTARY meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. WEDNESDAYS
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with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.
BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org. FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565. GOLDEN ELKS Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second
and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-2792740 for more information, or to learn how to join.
MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. ORDER SONS of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org. THURSDAYS ARVADA ASSOCIATED Modelers hosts training night 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. (Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). We welcome anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models to take an introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. Visit www. arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/. BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lake-
wood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www. CertusNetwork.com.
COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on
AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.
the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/ArvadaBusiness-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details.
Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.
ARVADA ROTARY meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects,
SALTY DOG Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty
ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets from 7-8 a.m.
Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.
STUCK IN the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Call or e-mail Karen, 303-422-1196 or sitm@comcast.net; or Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www. grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. HEARTPULSE LEARN how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net. GAME ON meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, majong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-905-4315. SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www. grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information.
LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership is not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to www. liferingcolorado.org. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information. VIETNAM VETERANS of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group from 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge. Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www.vva1071.org for more detailed information or call 303-870-2428. SUNDAYS
FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@ gmail.com. Clubs continues on Page 15
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ONGOING /RECREATION, CLUBS AND SERVICES
ONGOING /EDUCATION
AA MEETINGS There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.daccaa.org.
DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays
CANSURVIVE IS a support group for those who have
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at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-4244828.
ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.
ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260. DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m.
on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.
MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information. SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380. SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is
holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.
WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of
the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.
ONGOING /HEALTHCARE BOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven fullbody workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp. com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto
“Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net.
experienced or are receiving cancer treatment. The meeting format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guided-healing visualization. The free support group meets 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or support do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303-910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@ msn.com.
COLUMBINE #96 Rainbow Girls meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the Golden Lodge, 400 Tenth St. in Golden. Youth activities for girls ages 10-19. Contact Eve at etrengove@comcast.net or 303-424-0134. DOG TRAINER program Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is offering a “Become a Dog Trainer” program in Arvada and Denver. The licensed nonprofit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue, or amount of time needed. The dog trainer program includes puppy, basic obedience and behavior solutions. Email mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for an application or more information. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired
and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas, 303-517-8558.
FIGHTING FRAUD The District Attorney’s Office offers free Power Against Fraud seminars for groups of all sizes and people of all ages. Don’t become a victim of identity theft or other consumer fraud. Contact Cary Johnson, 303-271-6980, for more information. FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/. FOOD PANTRY God’s Table Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m.
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Support Group The Lakewood Branch of the Rocky Mountain Neuropathy Association meets from 3-4:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of every month at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi
CATHOLIC
County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at ALC, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.
GEM/MINERAL CLUB The North Jeffco Gem and Mineral Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The meetings are open to the public. GIRL SCOUTS Snowboard. Scuba dive. Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo. Go backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life. Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708. HOLISTIC GATHERINGS The Resonance Center, 6650 W.
44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours 4-7 p.m. on the second Thursday every month with light snacks and tea for everyone. We invite the community to join this social and wellness event that offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psychotherapy and coaching, and energy work.
WEIGHT LOSS — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week
NARCONON REMINDS families that abuse of addictive
pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution. com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.
NO KILL Colorado’s monthly meeting is 6:30-9 p.m. the
second Thursday of each month at Lakewood HealthSource, 963 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. Everyone interested in learning about the No Kill movement is welcome. No Kill Colorado’s purpose is to facilitate a Colorado whose shelters are open admission and saving a minimum of 90 percent of the animals.
NORTH JEFFCO Republican Women meet the first Tuesday
of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave.,
Ave., Lakewood. For more information about the Lakewood Branch Support Group, call Rose at 303-279-3511 or email cvm8@comcast.net.
MISHA MAY Foundation Dog Training and Rescue of Lakewood presents a program for professionals who are not interested in becoming dog trainers, but who work in a petrelated business. Class includes canine CPR and first aid certification, animal handling and communication, canine and feline behavior sciences, holistic approaches, core courses and 50-plus electives. Participants receive a certificate and up to a year to complete. Open enrollment. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com for an application and more information. QUILT TOPS The Jeffco Hand Quilters are 18 women who gather every Monday to turn quilt tops into finished heirloom quilts. The group will do estimates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 14th and Brentwood. Money earned from the quilting is donated to the Action Center, helping feed and clothe those who need assistance. You may call Mary Wollenhaupt at 303986-1381 for more information.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
St. Joan of Arc catholic church
Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains & Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30am, Mon-Sat Confessions: 8am Mon; Wed – Fri 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 am, 5:30pm
UNITED METHODIST
Church School
JEFFCO SERTOMA Club meets the first and third Thursdays at Cafe del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Contact CJ Farr, 303-985-3278 or carolfarr@aol.com.
survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.
Today 3-4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303-984-7729 for more information.
FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church (ALC) distributes Jefferson
TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-9896300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.
YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer
PET VACCINATIONS Low-cost pet vaccinations at Spay-
S ERVICES 8 &10 am
care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060.
program meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meetings are 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden. The meetings provide 12-step help and fellowship. Individuals of all ages coming together to support recovery for compulsive overeaters, bulimics, anorexics and exercise addicts.
every third Saturday of each month, and 10 a.m.-noon every fourth Thursday each month for Jefferson County residents who meet certain federal guidelines. God’s Table and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685.
JEFFCO SPELLBINDERS meets the third Monday of each month at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 38th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge. The Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time. Grade-school children in Jefferson County benefit from the volunteer who visits their classroom monthly. Requests from schools are greater than we can currently fill. Training and placement available, contact jcspellbinders@ comcast.net to become involved. The kids need you.
HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home
Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:30 p.m. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Each month, speakers present information vital to the community. Join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, elected officials, current legislation and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited. Admission is free.
Sunday Services: 8:00 am Worship • 8:50 am: Bible Class Thursdays: 6:00 pm: Dinner and Classes for Teens 6:30 pm: Multi Age Bible Study We currently meet in the Christ Community Covenant Church building located at:
6757 Simms St in Arvada.
CROSSROADS
CHURCH OF DENVER
A PLACE TO DO LIFE
9 &10 am
SERVICE TIMES Sunday: 9 aM and 10:30 aM WedneSday: 6:30 PM CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES
9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 421-3800 Main
6750 Carr St. Arvada, CO 80004 303.421.5135 • www.arvadaumc.org Nursery Available
PRESBYTERIAN
George Morrison, Senior Pastor
Please join us for our weekend & mid-week services
62nd & Ward Road
Pastor: Bill Sanders
Living and Sharing the Love of Christ
Family Worship Center Saturday........................................ 5:00 pm Sunday .......................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ................................... 6:30 pm
4890 Carr Street
Sunday ........................................ 10:30 am
Worship: 10:00am every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Sept – May (nursery provided)
5592 Independence St. 80002 Tel. 303-422-3463
HUMANISTS
Now enrolling for All Precious Children Learning Center
Follow • Reason rather than religion • Science rather than the supernatural • Goodness rather than gods
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Are you a humanist?
Jefferson Unitarian Church
Jefferson Humanists: a chapter of American Humanist Association Meeting monthly on the fourth Sunday See: www.jeffcohumanists.org for more information
www.Arvadapc.com
JOIN US
14350 W. 32nd Ave.
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Arvada Christian Church 8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412
Sunday Worship .............. 9:30 am Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .. 6:30 pm (Free Meals every 3rd Wed)
Nursery Available
Join us on Sunday Mornings at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Children’s activities (birth - 6th grade) provided during both services. Storyline currently meets at
West Woods Elementary 16650 W. 72nd Ave. • Arvada, CO 80007
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EVENTS TEA AND TREASURES ASSISTANCE LEAGUE Auxiliary of Denver presents Tea and Treasures at Tablescapes 2015, a fundraiser for the benefit of children and seniors. Event includes an amateur table setting competition, a delectable tea, boutique shopping, and garden and herb plants for sale. Event is at the Historic Bosworth House, Denver Landmark 73. Event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at 1400 Josephine St., Denver. Call 303-695-1426 for information and reservations. Go to www.denver.assistanceleague.org.
LEAVES OF HOPE CELEBRATION The annual Leaves of Hope 5K/10K Run/Walk
and Cancer Survivors Day celebration is Sunday, June 7 on the Lutheran Medical Center campus. Go to www.leavesofhope.org. Event includes a survivor’s breakfast, dog- and stroller-friendly 5K, 10K and 1-mile run/walks, free kids dash, a health and safety expo and more than 40 vendors. Also included are top finishers, special survivors events and gifts, and live entertainment from Denver favorites Chris Daniels and the Kings. Register at https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/ select-race?e=13553154&int=29-110-1
ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL
THEATER/SHOWS
Arvada Colts is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@ arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.
‘GUYS AND DOLLS’
REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB
Performance Now Theatre Company presents “Guys and Dolls,” opening Friday, June 12, at
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, are invited. The club’s featured speakers are Jeff Shrader, Jefferson County Sheriff, Monday, June 8; Pete Weir, Jefferson County District Attorney, “Evil, Courage and Hope,” Monday, June 15. Contact Fred Holden, club president, at 303-421-7619.
Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Brighton Beach Memoirs” through Sunday, June 28 at 1224
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Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sunday, June 28. Tickets are available at www.performancenow.org or by calling 303-987-7845.
Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, June 28. Tickets available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com.
SUMMER CLASSES, CAMPS Registration is now open for Colorado ACTS Theater summer classes and camps. Upcoming are
a friends and family musical production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! along with summer weeklong camps including Young King Arthur, Happy Birthday of America! Stories of Patriots, Beauty & the Beast, the Frozen Tale of the North, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shining Stars Camp for Differently Abled Students. Community classes include Hamlet, group guitar lessons and tap dance. Register for all classes and camps at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.
FEED YOUR BRAIN Is your brain starved for better nutrition? Do you find it hard to concentrate or focus? Do you feel irritable or moody for no discernible reason? Are you absentminded or suffer from periodic brain fog? Learn the secrets of a better brain at any age. Program is 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
HawkQuest, a nonprofit group that not only educates the public about raptors as well as rescues birds, will bring a host of birds to Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, during the churh’s Hunger Free lunch. Featured birds include an eagle, an owl, a falcon and a free-flying hawk. Children will learn about different raptor species, their specially adapted tools and their role in the ecosystem. The one-hour presentation is part of the church’s Hunger Free lunch. Children ages 1-18 are provided a nutritious lunch from Food Bank of the Rockies. No income eligibility requirements are enforced, and all children are welcomed. More information about the lunch program is available at www.arvadaumc.org or by calling 303-421-5135. DECLINE OF AMERICAN CHURCH The closing of thousands of churches nationwide and a steady decrease in church attendance will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Has God Left the Building?” features filmed interviews with several experts on the American church, including Steve Hewitt, a writer for American Church Magazine. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran. net. LUNCHEON Up, Up and Away luncheon is planned for Tuesday, June 9, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. The luncheon is from noon to 2 p.m. Reservations needed; call 303-985-2458.
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The Edge Theater presents “Lucky Guy” from Friday, June 12, to Sunday, July 5, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. Parking is free. Contact 303-232-0363 or www. theedgetheater.com. “Lucky Guy” depicts the story of journalist Mike McAlary beginning in 1985 and ending with his death at age 41 in 1998. The plot covers the high points and tribulations of McAlary’s career as he traverses the clubby atmosphere of the New York City tabloid industry prior to the 24-hour news reporting cycle.
The Lakewood Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.
ROCKIN’ BLOCK PARTY A free family event featuring games, live music
and a movie under the stars is planned 5-11 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Pack a picnic or enjoy dinner from a local food truck at the Rockin’ Block Party. The Nacho Men will perform at 7:30 p.m. Call 303987-7850 or email HCA@Lakewood.org.
MUSIC/CONCERT ALPINE CHORALE CONCERT The Alpine Chorale and special guests the Highland Ramblers from Northwest Denver present songs that convey the spirit and soul of “America‘s Heartland,” from the poetry of Robert Frost to the ballads of the Sons of the Pioneers to boot-stomping bluegrass. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood.
CHORALE CONCERT Seventy singers of the Evergreen Chorale will be joined by the five musicians of Colcannon to
present three concerts at Center Stage in Evergreen. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Tickets are available online at www.evergreenchorale.org or by calling 303-674-4002.
BLOCK PARTY, SALON GRAND OPENING Feast on complimentary food and enjoy a live performance from local Denver band The Epilogues at the Jefferson Park block party and grand opening of Elle.B Salon. Party is 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at 2931 W. 25th Ave., Unit 102, Denver. ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE BENEFIT CONCERT Tickets are available now through Sunday, Aug. 2 for a matinee benefit concert featuring Cody
Ray Slaughter, the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute award winner. The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Purchase tickets by calling the theater box office at 303-987-7845, going online at www.lakewood.org/tickets or by stopping by the box office. All proceeds will benefit Evergreen Christian Outreach and Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice.
ART/FILM THE ART OF JOHN LENNON GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION The Golden Library will reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, and will have a grand reopening celebration noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14. The new design includes more popular materials, a larger children’s area with a literacy playscape, a larger teen area with updated technology, including a gaming station and a 3D printer, an updated business center, collaborative technology in the meeting and study rooms, a community living room with fireplace and a large quiet area. Go to jeffcolibrary.org/goldenremodel.
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Artwork by John Lennon will be on display and available for purchase from Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, at Fascination St. Fine Art, 315 Detroit St., Denver. Collection curator Lynne Clifford, a noted authority on the works of John Lennon, will be available 6-9 p.m. June 5, and noon to 5 p.m. June 6-7. She will speak on the works and provide insight into the history and stories behind the artwork. Go to www.fascinationstart.com. RSVP required at info@fascinationst.com or 303-333-1566. ANSEL ADAMS: MASTERWORKS Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Ansel Adams: Masterworks,” a traveling
exhibition of photographs by Ansel Adams, from Saturday, June 13, to Thursday, Aug. 30. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http:// foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/ansel-adams-masterworks/
SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT Special effects artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work. Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon.com.
HEALTH IN TUNE WITH YOUR HEALTH Learn how and why tuning forks are an effective healing modality, and why they are an important part of a first responder’s tool kit at the Friday, June 5, HeartPULSE program “In Tune with your Health: Sound Healing with Tuning Forks.” HeartPULSE meets every first Friday to help guests gain new understandings about health, wholeness and healing options. Each session includes an informational presentation, energy exercises/practices and meditations. Meetings run 7-9 p.m. at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. For information and cost, e-mail heartpulse@att.net. TAI CHI CLASSES Join us in the beautiful setting of the gardens and lake at Majestic View Nature Center0 for tai chi, adapted from the Sun form, which means it is slow, easy flowing and centering. Classes take place on Mondays, through July 13 (no class June 8). Beginning tai chi is 6:15-7:15 p.m.; continuing tai chi is 5-6 p.m. Bring water, wear comfortable clothes and dress for the weather. Inside area is available if needed. Led by Patricia Douglas, who is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Majestic View is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.
EDUCATION SAUDI ARABIA
With more than 20 percent of the world’s proven oil reserves, the importance of Saudi Arabia to the United States (and the world) has been clear for some time. That does not mean, however, that Saudi Arabia’s place in the world is simple or straightforward. Join Active Minds 1-2 p.m. Monday, June 8. We will cover Saudi history, the current impact of the Arab Spring, and the complicated role played by Wahhabi Islam and Sunni Islam in the country and the region. Program location is Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-232-7100.
ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER SCHEDULE Summer classes at the Lakewood Arts Council run from June to August at the LAC Gallery,
6731 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood, in the Lamar Station Plaza next to Casa Bonita. The classes are generally suitable for all skill levels. For information on the classes, call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
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procedures. What are some of the issues you’d like to take on in your new role? SS: I keep hearing that RMCAD is the best-kept secret in arts education, and so I want to increase awareness and our visibility on a national level. I want to build on the foundation of our founder, Philip J. Steele, and offer programs that meet the emerging market needs. I want to look at programs that meet the needs of students who are already working — programs on demand. We have an excellent cadre of faculty, and I want to look at providing housing, career development and Scheer internships for both them and students. What are some of the biggest challenges facing the college? SS: Our biggest challenge in the past has been marketing ourselves outside of the front range area and Colorado, but with the digital marketplace, we’ve gotten much better at that. Right now we’re working on maintaining and developing programs that are relevant to career and employment needs. Over the past two years we’ve increased enrollment around 50 percent, so we need to maintain and sustain that type of growth while holding on to our community feel. I also want us to extend our community into the Lakewood community. It’s the right time and right place for that. What is your favorite thing about RMCAD? SS: The passion and energy here is something I hold on to, and I hope every person I come in contact with feels that off of me. We’re a very open and transparent institution, and I look forward to seeing what our future needs will be.
By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Dr. Sage Ann Scheer has been announced as the new president of the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. Prior to assuming the position at RMCAD, Scheer spent 15 years as vice president of strategic sales and operations for EDmin.com, an educational software development corporation based in San Diego. She was also a senior partner of The Learning Systems Group, an educational consulting firm, and vice president of university operations for the Apollo Group, where she helped to develop the online degree programs and delivery systems required to support more than 150,000 students, according to information provided by the college. We called Scheer to talk about her background, goals and challenges facing RMCAD. Tell us a little bit about your background. SS: I have a Ph.D. in organizational development with an emphasis in marketing and system design. I spent 40 years in K through 20 education and have been very involved in online education. What was the process like to be named president of RMCAD? SS: I’ve been on the RMCAD board of directors since 1992, and I was elected as board chair in 2014. We received the resignation of our current president (Dr. Maria Puzziferro), and the board unanimously voted for me to step in. I served as the chairman of the academic affairs subcommittee since 2009, so I am very familiar with the academic offerings and policies and
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SPORTS
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Rams win second title
Rams players bring their Class 4A baseball championship trophy to the fence so their fans can get a close look at it after Green Mountain won its second straight Class 4A state baseball championship on May 27 by edging Lewis Palmer 4-0. Photos by Tom Munds
Green Mountain repeats as Class 4A state baseball champ By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The Green Mountain team successfully defended its Class 4A baseball title and accepted its second championship trophy in a row, besting Lewis Palmer 4-0 in the May 27 championship game. “After coming back from a first-round loss to win the title last year, we had to step up and prove we are the best 4A team in the state like we did today,” Rams coach Brad Madden said after the title game. “But it wasn’t easy, as we won four tournament games by one run. I told the guys there was nothing in the rule book saying we always had to win by one run. Today we swung the bats better. Once we got the lead, the feeling in the dugout was, let’s keep this going and win this title.” The Rams took the lead in the first inning when Reid Effrein scored Green Mountain’s first run on an RBI double by Talon Schaller. The team added to the lead in the third inning. Wyatt Featherstone singled and scored on an RBI double by Cole Shetterly. Schaller then tripled to score Shetterly to make the score 3-0. Schaller had three hits for the Rams, including a double and a triple, and he drove in two of his team’s runs Green Mountain scored its final run of the game in the fourth inning. Chase Upton doubled and scored on a fielder’s choice. Both teams played errorless defense. One difference was Green Mountain got eight timely hits while Rams pitcher
Josh Ramirez only gave up four hits, and two of them came in the first inning. The coach said he was a little shaky in the first inning when the Rangers got two men on base. But from then on, he was in control on the mound. Ramirez struck out five, gave up one walk and 10 of the 21 outs were on infield ground balls. “When we got out of the jam in the first inning, we knew he would get stronger and keep getting better,” the coach said. “I have all the confidence in the world in him when I hand him the ball and tell him to pitch for us.” Coach Madden said if he had to describe this team, he would say it is a group of competitors who never give up or worry about the situation. “They don’t worry about if it is the first inning or the seventh inning,” he said. “They just keep playing hard every time they go out on the field and that is why they are state champs.” He added that he hadn’t checked the record books, but he thinks Green Mountain may be the first Jefferson County school to win back-to-back state baseball championships. Ramierz had an ice pack on his pitching arm as he talked about the game and the season. “It was a great experience to be there today,” he said. “Getting to pitch the championship game means the world to me because not many people get to say they got to play in a state championship game much less get to say they were on the state championship team two years in a row.” He said he has four pitches and tries to move the pitches around to keep the
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cause I listened to the coaches, relaxed and had fun. It felt great out there on the field today, and it is even a greater feeling to be part of this two-time championship team.”
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Quarterback Trent Morris prepares to throw a pass to a Golden teammate on May 30 during the Englewood 7-on-7 tournament. Golden beat host team Englewood and Front Range Christian to go 2-2 in pool play, beat Englewood 10-7 in the tournament bracket before losing to Columbine in the quarterfinals. Photo by Tom Munds
Golden plays well in pigskin tourney Demons finish fifth in 15-team 7-on-7 and hog relay competiton By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com The calendar may say it is baseball season but it was all about football skills on May 30 as 15 teams took part in the Englewood Invitational 7-on-7 tournament and hog relays. On the gridirons, the focus was moving the football in the 7 on 7 competitions which are all-passing, touch football tournament involving backs, receivers and linebackers and defensive backs. The 15 teams were divided into three pools of five teams each for round-robin competition. Based on pool play record, the top teams advanced to a tournament to determine the event champion. Fairview won the tournament. Golden was 2-2 in tournament play, beat Englewood in the opening round of the tournament but lost in the quarterfinals to finish fifth in the final standings for the 15
teams in the competition while Fairview took top honors. Golden Coach Tom Baker said the invitational was the first football competition against other schools this summer. “We have a good core of seniors and we just finished camp where we saw a lot of freshmen and sophomores,” the coach said during a break in tournament action. “I expect our team should be better than we were last year.” Baker said the Golden will be strong at the skill position and Trent Morris is back at quarterback this season after be sidelines for the last half of the season with a broken hand. “I feel great and I think we will win some games this year,” the senior who also plays baseball said. “I am glad to be back on the field. I have been playing football forever and I want to do what I can to get the Golden program back to where it was once upon a time.” Morris said, as the quarterback for a second season, he brings leadership to the team. “Quarterbacks have to bring leadership to the team,” he said “But leadership won’t help because without skills the leadership doesn’t really matter.”
D’Evelyn down by one
Lakewood teams clash in 4A state tourney
By Scott Stocker
Sometimes a baseball team doesn’t need a lot of hits to secure a win on the diamond. And it was a good thing that Green Mountain didn’t need more than two in the Rams’ 2-1, Class 4A state tournament victory against D’Evelyn last Tuesday. And Green Mountain certainly didn’t need a hit in the bottom of the seventh inning to come away with the victory. The victory was claimed on the Regency Athletic Complex field at Metro State University in Denver. It was strange, but Green Mountain, coached by Brad Madden, secured the win when the Rams’ Roy Anderson scored as the result of a wild, low pitch by D’Evelyn pitcher Grant Witherspoon that got by the catcher and rolled to the backstop. Witherspoon had come in to pitch for Cameron Brown after Brown had walked Cole Shetterly, thus giving Green Mountain runners at first and second bases with one out. He was able to strike out the following batter, Talon Schaller, but during the at-bat, Anderson and Shetterly were able to steal third and second respectively. Anderson, by the way, was the substitute runner for Green Mountain’s Reid Effrein, who had walked. Now, with Green Mountain’s Josh Ramirez at bat, the ball pitched by Witherspoon got by the Ralston Valley catcher and rolled to the backstop. As a result, Anderson was able to race home with the winning run. Schaller, who struck out four batters and gave up six hits, ended up being the winning pitcher for Green Mountain. He gave
up D’Evelyn’s only run in the top of the third, unearned at that. D’Evelyn’s Christian Cedillo, the second batter in the inning, singled off Schaller and would eventually score on a three-base error committed by the Rams. “We knew it was going to be a very competitive game and we were never going to give in,” Schaller said. “We just knew we needed a lot of teamwork. It was a strange way to win a state game against a quality team.” Madden was definitely relieved by the win in the tight state encounter with D’Evelyn. “We knew they were going to play us real good and hard today,” Madden said. “Our pitcher was on, but so was theirs. Getting out of trouble in the sixth inning when they had the bases loaded and only one out was great. “The kids were up and we just wanted to keep playing hard and take it any way we could,” Madden said. “It was a good win with both teams playing hard under good conditions. Cameron’s a good pitcher, for sure, and I knew it was going to be hard to get runs off him. “We got a lot of base runners early, but sometimes I think that takes you out of your rhythm as a hitter,” said Madden. “I think both teams are kind of kicking themselves about not getting runs in during the game.” Yet Madden kind of felt his team was going to come through with that winning run right before the bad pitch and with Anderson on third. “We talked about it right before that pitch, as a matter of fact,” Madden said. “I said, hey, you’re going in the wrong direction, we’re going to score on a passed ball right here. It was more wishful thinking that being a prophet.” It turned out to be the right prophesy.
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If there was one thing most economists agreed on at the start of the year, it was this: Plunging oil prices would boost the U.S. economy. It hasn’t worked out that way. The economy is thought to have shrunk in the January-March quarter and may barely grow for the first half of 2015 — thanks in part to sharp cuts in energy drilling. And despite their savings at the gas pump, consumers have slowed rather than increased their spending. At $2.74 a gallon, the average price of gas nationwide is nearly $1 lower than it was a year ago. In January, the average briefly reached $2.03, the lowest in five years. Cheaper oil and gas had been expected to turbocharge spending and drive growth, more than making up for any economic damage caused by cutbacks in the U.S. oil patch. Consider what Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said in December: Lower gas prices, Yellen declared, are “certainly good for families. ... It’s like a tax cut that boosts their spending power.” Other experts were more direct: “Lower oil prices are an unambiguous plus for the U.S. economy,” Chris Lafakis, an economist at Moody’s Analytics, wrote in January. So what did they get wrong? It turns out that the economic effects of lower energy prices have evolved since the Great Recession. Corporate spending on
drill rigs, steel piping for wells and railcars to transport oil has become an increasingly vital driver of economic growth. So when oil prices fall and energy companies retrench, the economy suffers. The drilling boom that erupted in 2008 has boosted U.S. oil production nearly 75 percent and natural gas 30 percent and made the United States the world’s largest combined producer of oil and natural gas. Energy production contributes about 2 percent to economic output, up from less than 1 percent in 2000. Yet in recent months, industry activity has dropped more sharply than predicted. “So far, it is fair to say that we have been hurt more than helped,” Lafakis acknowledges now.
Cutbacks ripple outward
During their policy meeting in April, Fed officials grappled with the changing impact of cheaper oil, according to minutes of the meeting released in late May. Several policymakers said the economic drag from drilling cutbacks could be “larger and longer-lasting than previously anticipated.” They also worried that the weakness in consumer spending, despite cheaper gas, suggested that Americans might generally be more reluctant to spend than assumed. Some economists are reconsidering assumptions they use to forecast the economy. “The benefit of lower oil prices is less pronounced than, say, 10 years ago,” says Jim Burkhard, a researcher at IHS Energy. “You’re taking a big engine of economic activity and cutting it sharply.” Lafakis and many others still expect consumers to spend much of their savings from
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cheaper gas, powering faster growth in the second half of the year. Economists say it can take up to six months for people to spend unexpected windfalls. But any gains won’t likely be enough to counter the anemic start to the year. Moody’s Analytics expects the economy to expand just 2.6 percent this year, down from an earlier forecast of 3.3 percent. (The downgrade is also due in part to a stronger U.S. dollar, which has depressed exports.) For families, the drop in gas prices was an unexpected gift. The government has estimated that cheaper gas will save a typical household $675 this year. Yet still scarred by the recession, many remain reluctant to spend freely. Analysts also note that Americans are less likely to spend extra money if they think the gain is temporary. “Consumers have been very reluctant to spend (savings from cheaper gas), because they view that as fleeting,” says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. com. Consumer spending rose at an annual rate of just 1.9 percent in the first quarter, compared with the previous quarter’s 4.4 percent. Much of the cash saved at the gas pump was put away: The U.S. savings rate reached its highest point in more than two years. Walmart and Target have confirmed that their sales aren’t getting much lift from cheaper gas. For Vince Cimilluca, a 28-year-old video editor in Edison, New Jersey, lower gas prices haven’t changed his finances much. He’s struggling to pay $800 a month in student debt while saving for a home. He’s seen gas prices gyrate and doesn’t trust they’ll stay low. “The extra money that I have, I save,” Cimilluca says. For the economy, the technological breakthroughs that allowed the energy industry to power growth now help explain the slowdown. As the 2008-09 recession ended, companies used hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to unlock underground reserves. Oil, at $100 a barrel or more, made such efforts profitable. Jim Burkhard of IHS Energy estimates that U.S. and Canadian energy compa-
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nies increased investment in production from $98 billion in 2005 to $363 billion last year. U.S. oil and gas jobs nearly doubled to 537,000. In addition, jobs were added at steel mills, at sand pits to process sand for fracking and at restaurants and service companies in areas with newfound oil and gas fields, like North Dakota and Pennsylvania.
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But the industry’s breakneck growth was thrown into reverse by a 50 percent drop in oil prices from June through January. CEO Doug Suttles of Encana Corp., a Canadianbased driller that operates in the United States, says the pullback in drilling “happened more rapidly than I’ve seen in 32 years.” As recently as December, Suttles says, experts had forecast that the number of rigs would drop by a third in the spring from a year earlier. Instead, it’s plunged by more than half, according to Baker Hughes, an oilfield services firm. That’s led companies like U.S. Steel to temporarily close factories that make the steel pipe used in oil wells. Texas-based Superior Silica Sands, which makes fracking sand, has canceled the building of a factory and has slashed capital spending plans. Investment in wells and production facilities collapsed nearly 50 percent last quarter, the government says, and cut the quarter’s annual economic growth by threequarters of a percentage point. Goldman Sachs estimates that three jobs will be lost in other industries for every position shed by energy companies as laid-off workers spend less. That trend is painfully evident in Texas, which lost 25,400 jobs in March, the most since 2009. Many were in mining, which includes oil and gas. But most of the losses were indirect: As laid-off workers cut spending, retailers cut 6,600 jobs. Cheaper gas has hardly been a comfort to Orlando Garza, 34, who lives near Corpus Christi, Texas, and was laid off from his job in February as a well site leader. “I’ve had to cut back tremendously,” Garza says. “I tell my kids, `I don’t have a job, so I can’t buy it.’”
“I hope that Jeffco can stop doing what’s happening at DougCo — it’s not good for kids,” said Laura Eloe, a teacher at ThunderRidge High School in Douglas County whose children attend Jeffco schools. “We love our school, we’re at Normandy, and I’m here to support my teachers.” Currently the union is in talks with the district, negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. However, while the union says it continues to negotiate in good faith, it is also preparing its members for a possible strike, and it sent out Strike FAQs on May 21 to all members. During the rally the speakers encouraged supporters to be active this summer, taking part in union events, spreading the word about the board’s actions, the impending election and, repeatedly, to stand up against the board and stand up for students. “You’re amazing, you’re incredible, you’re going to do it — you’re going to take back our schools,” Reed said, as the audience chanted “Take back our schools!”
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June 4, 2015
Goodwill to set up shop in Lakeside Facility to offer career center along with donations, store
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dBy Clarke Reader dcreader@coloradocommunitymedia. ecom d Goodwill Industries of Denver is opening a new location in Lakeside, 5825 W. 44th Ave., in late summer or early autumn, and aims to get involved with the community at the new storefront.
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“We don’t have a location in that part of town, and we think it will be a great blend of our clients who donate and those who shop,” said Jim Browning, chief operating officer at the organization. “It’s a fun store in a great community, and I think we’re really going to enjoy being there and interacting with the community.” Point 1: Career Connection Center — One of the unique features of the 18,376-square-foot Lakeside location is its Career Connection Center. The center, according to Robert Tallmadge, vice president
of real estate and facilities, will host free classes on a variety of topics, from resume writing to job-seeking skills. “It’s a great way to provide a service for the community,” he said. Point 2: Working with youth — One of the main focuses for the new location will be getting youth involved in the process, Browning said. It has become increasingly difficult for young people to find the kind of part-time jobs that allow them to give back, he said, and Goodwill wants to give them that chance.
“We want to see people become successful in the community,” Browning said. Point 3: For the community — The new location will bring about 40 new jobs to the area, and is designed to have as small of an environmental impact as possible. About 87 cents of every dollar goes to supporting Goodwill’s mission, which helps more than 23,000 Coloradans every year. “We want our donators to shop our floors as well,” Browning said. For more information, visit www.goodwilldenver.org.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 1st day of June, 2015:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada OLDE TOWN ARVADA TRANSIT PLAZA, PROJECT NO. 15-GL-01 will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, until 10:00 AM (MST), Tuesday June 9, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Anne Campbell Room. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM (MST), Wednesday May 27, 2015 in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Public Works Conference Room. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Technical Specifications and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after May 19, 2015. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Olde Town Arvada Transit Plaza is located adjacent to the Olde Town Arvada Transit Station in Arvada, Colorado. The plaza is comprised of the City of Arvada side (this project) and the RTD side. The City of Arvada side includes concrete pavers, colored concrete paving, seat walls, tree grates, lights, bike racks, trash receptacles, plantings, irrigation and underground utilities. Also included is the coordination of a public art installation and three (3) historic panels located within the plaza. The RTD side of the project is under a different contract, but the contractor for the City of Arvada side will be responsible for coordinating with the City of Arvada, RTD, DTP and the selected contractor for the RTD side. Both the City of Arvada side and RTD side may be built at the same time, therefore coordination and cooperation between the two (2) selected contractors will be critical to the successful construction and completion of the Olde Town Arvada Transit Plaza. Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada OLDE TOWN ARVADA TRANSIT PLAZA, PROJECT NO. 15-GL-01 will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, until 10:00 AM (MST), Tuesday June 9, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Anne Campbell Room. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM (MST), Wednesday May 27, 2015 in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Public Works Conference Room. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Technical Specifications and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after May 19, 2015. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Olde Town Arvada Transit Plaza is located adjacent to the Olde Town Arvada Transit Station in Arvada, Colorado. The plaza is comprised of the City of Arvada side (this project) and the RTD side. The City of Arvada side includes concrete pavers, colored concrete paving, seat walls, tree grates, lights, bike racks, trash receptacles, plantings, irrigation and underground utilities. Also included is the coordination of a public art installation and three (3) historic panels located within the plaza. The RTD side of the project is under a different contract, but the contractor for the City of Arvada side will be responsible for coordinating with the City of Arvada, RTD, DTP and the selected contractor for the RTD side. Both the City of Arvada side and RTD side may be built at the same time, therefore coordination and cooperation between the two (2) selected contractors will be critical to the successful construction and completion of the Olde Town Arvada Transit Plaza. Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. The Landscape Architect for this work is Chris Cooper with Britina Design Group, at 303-456-2887 Ext. 306 or chris@britina.com and the Project Engineer for this work is Bill Honer with the City of Arvada, at 720-898-7650 or bill-h@arvada.org. CITY OF ARVADA Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer
Public Notices Ordinance 4503 An Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Arvada and the Regional Transportation District Concerning the Redesigned Olde Town Station Transit Facilities
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on June 15, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a Preliminary Development Plan for SUBWAY RESTAURANT, located at 9315 Ralston Rd. /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 42879 First Publication: June 4, 2015 Last Publication: June 4, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE
The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 1st day of June, 2015: Ordinance 4503 An Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Arvada and the Regional Transportation District Concerning the Redesigned Olde Town Station Transit Facilities Ordinance 4504 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Moore Brothers Farm, 12605 W. 72nd Avenue Ordinance 4505 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Moore Brothers Farm, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City
Ordinance 4504 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Moore Brothers Farm, 12605 W. 72nd Avenue
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Ordinance 4505 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Moore Brothers Farm, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada C-1 (Conservation), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 12605 W. 72nd Avenue Legal Notice No.: 42880 First Publication: June 4, 2015 Last Publication: June 4, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada OLDE TOWN ARVADA TRANSIT PLAZA, PROJECT NO. 15-GL-01 will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, until 10:00 AM (MST), Tuesday June 9, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Anne Campbell Room. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM (MST), Wednesday May 27, 2015 in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Public Works Conference Room. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Technical Specifications and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223
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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The pace seems to be slowing down from the hectic on-the-job run you recently enjoyed. But be assured that you’re still in the race to pick up new workplace-related goodies. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Seasonal changes create opportunities for busy Librans. However, be sure to balance your workload with your personal life so that you don’t overdo it on one end or the other. PUBLIC NOTICE
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A former CALL FOR NOMINATIONS critic could make a surprise turnaround and become (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) a supporter. But if your Scorpion sense suspects a §§ who 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, questionable motive, are the rest of us to doubt it? 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.
to December SAGITTARIUS (November TO WHOM IT MAY22 CONCERN, and, 21) parto theseems eligible of the proData on ticularly, a new project lesselectors than dependable. posed Richards Farm Metropolitan DisBut it might out1 to beCity just of theArvada, opposite.Jefferson Consult trictturn Nos. & 2, with someone who Colorado knows how(each you might best be able County, a “District” and the “Districts”). to check collectively, it out.
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ted (January to serve20 2-year terms. AQUARIUS to February 18)Eligible Showingelectthat ors of the Districts interested in you careserving is what Aquarians do so well. It’s your very on the boards of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and chances Acceptspecial skill. And this week, you’ll have several ance Form from the Designated Electo show off thatOfficial gift for a (“DEO”), very speciallocated person. Good luck.E. tion at 2154
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Legal Notice No.: 42773 First Publication: May 21, 2015 Last Publication: June 4, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the proposed Richards Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2, City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado (each a “District” and collectively, the “Districts”). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an organizational election will be held on August 18, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time,
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as the deadline will not permit curing of an ©form 2015after King this Features Synd., insufficient date. An Inc. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, June 15, 2015.
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, business on Friday, August 14, 2015, ex32-1-905(2), C.R.S. cept that, if the applicant wishes to receive the absentee ballot by mail, the apTO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, parplication must be filed no later than the Toeligible advertise publicclose notices call 303-566-4100 ticularly, to the electors your of the proof business on Tuesday, August 11, posed Richards Farm Metropolitan Dis2015. trict Nos. 1 & 2, City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado (each a “District” and RICHARDS FARM METROPOLITAN collectively, the “Districts”). DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 Designated Election Official NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an organizational election will be held on Legal Notice No.: 42872 August 18, 2015, between the hours of First Publication: June 4, 2015 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, Last Publication: June 4, 2015 and for each District, three (3) directPublisher: Golden Transcript ors will be elected to serve 4-year Wheat Ridge Transcript terms and two (2) directors will be elecArvada Press ted to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in PUBLIC NOTICE serving on the boards of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and AcceptNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), located at 2154 E. The following variance from the Land Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, Development Code (LDC) has been CO 80122, (303-858-1800) between the requested: hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. VAR2015-0010, Zachary Meyer, 13251 W. 64th Ave., This applicant is requesting The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination a variance to construct a solid fence that and Acceptance Form is Friday, June 12, is 6’ in height with 2’ lattice on top for a 2015. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomtotal of 8’ in height and setback 1’ from the ination and Acceptance Form is not suffifront (south) W. 64th Ave. property line. cient, the form may be amended once at When Section 6.5.8 of the LDC limits a any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June solid fence to 6’ in height and requires a 12, 2015. Earlier submittal is encouraged setback of 20’ from the front property line. as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date. An AffiHearing thereon will be held before the davit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate Board of Adjustment on June 23, 2015 at must be submitted to the office of the DEO 7:00 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, by the close of business on Monday, June 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you 15, 2015. may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applicCommunity Development Department or ations for an absentee ballot must be filed written comments may be filed therewith with the DEO no later than the close of no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. business on Friday, August 14, 2015, except that, if the applicant wishes to reCITY OF ARVADA ceive the absentee ballot by mail, the apBOARD OF ADJUSTMENT plication must be filed no later than the /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary close of business on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Legal Notice No.: 42881 First Publication: June 4, 2015 RICHARDS FARM METROPOLITAN Last Publication: June 4, 2015 DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 Publisher: Golden Transcript Designated Election Official Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press Legal Notice No.: 42872 First Publication: June 4, 2015 Last Publication: June 4, 2015
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