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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 9, Issue 9

Council approves Wal-Mart Arvada Plaza redevelopment passes 6-1 following public hearing By Sara Van Cleve

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Arvada Police Officer Mike Brumbaugh explains how to use a tourniquet that all officers have been issued as part of their medical kits received following training that can save their lives and those of citizens during emergencies. Photos by Sara Van Cleve

Training to save lives Police receive emergency medical training By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Arvada Police recently completed special training with one goal in mind — saving lives. Arvada Police officers and detectives recently completed medical training in addition to their American Red Cross first aid certification and were issued kits to use during emergencies that include a tourniquet, combat gauze and trauma dressing. “It was brought to the police department as a step forward in the training we’re already doing,” said Officer Mike Brumbaugh, who administered the program. “With the response to active shooter, Boston, all the things going on — Aurora, Connecticut, Wisconsin, just nationwide — and the trends and the way we are starting to push officers into the front lines and immediate response to an active shooter, giving them a little bit more ability to help treat themselves and help treat victims is a big deal. The necessity to do it quickly is a big deal too.” The majority of Arvada Police officers received training on how to use the tourniquet and wound dressings in the kits they were given to carry in their patrol cars or on their person should they need to assist an injured person. All three items in the Individual Patrol Officer’s Kit provided by North American Rescue serve one purpose — to stop the bleeding, and in turn, save a life. The tourniquet is used to stop bleeding on the limbs. The combat gauze, which has a coagulating and clotting material on it, can be used on other parts of the body to stop bleeding. The trauma dressing can be used to stop bleeding or add pressure to an already-dressed wound. Officers were trained how to dress their own wounds and those of others during their training. “The idea is to be able to fight through it and keep going, depending on how bad their injury is, and to help the citizens as

‘The idea is to be able to fight through it and keep going, depending on how bad their injury is.’ Officer Mike Brumbaugh

The kits include a C-A-T tourniquet, emergency trauma dressing, hemostatic dressing and gloves. The majority of Arvada Police officers have received training on how to use these devices to stop bleeding and save lives.

much as you can if you can possibly do that,” Brumbaugh said. Increasing medical training for officers is a growing trend across the United States, Brumbaugh said. “Financially, it’s an extensive proposition to roll out the program to the entire department, but there are departments nationwide that have training. It’s a growing trend to start in this direction. It’s not that the police department is taking over any medical duties, but in immediate response to the life threatening bleeding, that’s the biggest thing.” Supplies for the program cost the police department about $17,000 initially as well as training time, but the financial cost is a small one to pay if it means saving lives. “In talking with Chief of Police (Don Wick) and the command staff, I think the idea of being able to save a single person’s life is worth the cost of the entire program,” Brumbaugh said. “Saving a single person’s life with the medical equipment and training is absolutely worth that small amount in the grand scope of things.” The quick medical response, and specifically the use of tourniquets, saved many, many lives the day of the Boston Marathon bombing, Brumbaugh said. “Without having a medical response as fast as they did, it would have been a lot worse,” he said. “The more ability to Training continues on Page 9

Arvada City Council approved the redevelopment of the Arvada Plaza to include a full Wal-Mart store following a public hearing. Council approved the plans 6-1 at about 12:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, with Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Zenzinger voting against the motion. Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall for the public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 15. The conditional-use permit for a financial institution with a drive-through passed 7-0. The council chambers and two overflow rooms were filled throughout the night as 16 people, including Arvada Chamber of Commerce President Dot Wright, spoke in favor of the redevelopment, and 35 individuals and the organized group Stop Arvada Walmart spoke in opposition. An additional 41 in support and 306 opposed signed in, but did not wish to speak. Residents voiced their opinions following a presentation by the owner and developer Industrial Realty Group (IRG) of Torrance, Calif., discussion of the WalMart’s preliminary development plans and a presentation by Arvada Urban Renewal Authority Executive Director Maureen Phair outlining the public-private partnership. “I’ve watched the blight for several years in this area and when Wal-Mart stepped up to the plate, I was flabbergasted,” said resident Eddie Lyons, who lives within a few blocks of the location. “I couldn’t believe that someone in these days had the courage to come into our city and take a hold of it … you don’t realize blight until it goes away. I am totally supporting Maureen’s engine. Get on it full-steam ahead, and get some money for our recreation. I love the idea of a recreation site on the north side of Ralston Road. We need to get these things going, and now is the time to get in there and do it.” With the public-private partnership that was approved by council 6-1 with Zenzinger voting no, AURA will be refunding $5.8 million to IRG to help fund the $9.1 million in public improvements being made to the city by IRG. Public improvements include remediation, site preparation, demolition, storm drainage, sewer lines, retaining walls, relocation of power lines, the widening of Ralston Road and Independence Street, the narrowing of 57th Avenue, streetscape and consultants. The 3 percent public improvement fee, or PIF, is collected in lieu of the city’s Walmart continues on Page 9s

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No far-off land for these missionaries 10:45 a.m. Bob, 65, sits on a low shady wall in the small quiet park sandwiched between the state Capitol and Civic Center in Denver. Headphones in one ear, he is listening to Rush Limbaugh, his belongings packed tightly into the bulging backpacks on either side of him. Along with a few other men perched farther down the wall or lounging under leafy trees, he is waiting. 11:10. The park is suddenly busy. Within minutes, a cluster of young men and women have set up white tents and tables upon which a buffet of food begins to appear. 11:45. A line has started to form as trays of chicken shish kebab are brought to the tables, now laden with bowls and trays of watermelon and fruits, potato and green bean salads, chocolate chip cookies, water, lemonade and other flavored drinks. “They give a good meal,” says Bob, eyes crinkling under a blue winter cap, the muffs pinned above his ears, three binder clips snapped on the brim. A sparse, black beard and mustache streaked with thick

gray whiskers frame his tanned face. The food is good. But the conversation is better. “They’ll talk to you,” Bob says. “It’s pretty neat.”

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They are young Catholic missionaries, who since Thanksgiving 2011 have turned the second Saturday of the month into Lunch in the Park for the homeless in downtown Denver. With help and donations from church volunteers around the metro area, they bring home-cooked meals to Lincoln Park, in the heat of sum-

mer and the cold of winter. But the real gift they bring is one many take for granted — someone to talk to, someone to listen, a human connection. “This lunch is wonderful,” Bill, 60, says in a soft voice as he sits on the grass, eating. “But that doesn’t even touch what they’ve done for me. ... I got a lot of my dignity back from them.” The missionaries of Christ in the City, a Catholic service organization that asks young people between 18 and 29 to dedicate one semester to a year working with the poor and other marginalized segments of society, come from throughout the country. They hope to grow spiritually while ministering — mind, body and spirit — to those in need. They find connections to resources and mental health support, if needed. They provide food, sleeping bags, clothes. They talk about God, if asked. But more than anything, they offer friendship. Under a blue tent just across from the buffet, Kati Belsole places a statue of the Virgin Mary on a card table in preparation for the recitation of the rosary, which takes place before food is served. She is 23, from New York, with a degree in theology, and she talks passionately about her desire to share God’s mercy with the poor and homeless. But “part of our ministry is just that conversation element, showing people

they have dignity and they’re worth it,” she says. “They’re worth it just because of the fact they’re a person.” She arranges a vase of red and white fabric roses next to the statue, along with a large crucifix and wooden rosaries she’ll hand to those in the park who want them. “We really want to know the person, their joys and their struggles,” Belsole says. “It’s a relational thing. We really try to remember people’s names and their stories.”

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Bill will tell you his story is one of redemption. The missionaries found him on the 16th Street Mall nine months ago. He was drinking every day. “They would stop and talk to me.” A slight man, he wears wire-rim glasses and a cap. “Without fail, if I was there, I would see them.” He pauses, takes a bite from his plate. “Well, I’ve had people make a little effort, but I’ve never had anyone come every day that I could count on.” Recently, Bill says, a car hit him as he was crossing a street. The collision put him in the hospital for three weeks. “They would come see me every day, pray for me. When I started getting better, they still came by.” Healey continues on Page 3

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Raised in the Catholic faith, Bill began talking about God. “They helped me get my life back spiritually, even physically.” He has not had a drink, he says, in five months. He is living at Samaritan House shelter, working toward a job and his own place. Early next month, he will see his sister from Indiana for the first time in 1½ years. “They’ll just take you on a human basis,” Bill says. “People who have been in the position I was in, we just don’t have many people who we can talk to on a normal level, whatever that might be. And they gave me confidence to talk to other people I normally wouldn’t have talked to.” He is quiet. “I don’t know how to put into words how thankful I am.”

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Alex Lambis, 23, is a college graduate from Orlando with a degree in interpersonal communication. He spends two hours each day wandering the streets of Capitol Hill. He has come to know many of its homeless residents well. There’s Zachary, artistic and creative. And Art, tender and caring. Bernie is open and genuine. Jessica — loving, motherly. “I’ve had people ask me why I’m out there every day,” Alex says. “I say, `We’re just out here, to hang out with you guys and see how you’re doing.’ ... I think the constant presence makes a difference. It takes perseverance and constant effort and not giving up on people.” Alex has learned much about faith and human dignity from his friends on the street. He’s become more compassionate, he says. And “I’ve come to realize there is beauty that can be drawn in the middle of suffering — even if the situation is bad and ugly, good can be drawn from it.” On this Saturday in the park, he sits

down next to Jessica. A pretty mother of two, she is 32. She has carefully braided her hair and shadowed her eyes. She wears hoops in her ears and bracelets, a bright red sundress and pink fingernail polish. She is homeless, she says, because of a series of bad decisions. Her children are with her mother. Jessica savors the home-cooked meals. “They’re always made with love, and that’s what gets me.” She is grateful, too, for Alex and the others. “They pray with us, and we need all the prayers we can get,” she says. “They’re here for us, for me. Just being there and listening.” She glances at Alex, arms hooked around his legs, whose year in Denver is almost over. “He’ll be leaving soon,” she says. “And then I’ll have to start all over.”

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1:15 p.m. Tables have been cleared and leftover food given away. Pockets of people remain, sitting on the ground or standing, missionaries and their street friends still deep in conversation. “The ‘64 Wildcat — the red one I was talking about?” a man with long, gray scraggly hair and beard says to his young listener. “That’s what it was called?” “I had to replace the windshield because it was cracked and I had to replace it with a clear windshield. I said, `Man, this windshield looks like my forehead!’” The two laugh. And the laughter lingers, its echo of a simple joyous moment a sweet reminder about the transforming power of human connection. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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Officers find bear new place to rest Black bear lost in Arvada backyard tranquilized and relocated By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com After two days of roaming in the city, a bear was tranquilized and relocated to a safe location on July 18. The black bear, believed to be between 150 to 200 pounds and about 2 years old, was first spotted the morning of Tuesday, July 16, near 66th Avenue and Union Street. Arvada Police and Animal Management monitored the bear, hoping it would return to the mountains on its own, said Arvada Police Public Relations Coordinator Jill McGranahan. “We were hoping the bear would find its own way back when it was evident that it was a little confused,” McGranahan said. Instead, the bear continued to move east; it was spotted at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., near 72nd Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. Residents were cautioned to remain alert and keep pets inside while the bear was being tracked. There were no reports of damage or injury

caused by the bear. The bear was found sleeping in a resident’s backyard at 67th Avenue and Benton Street the morning of July 18. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers tranquilized the bear as it slept around 9 a.m. July 18. “It was a good location and we had a good view from different sides,” McGranahan said. “The problem with tranquilizing is animals usually run as soon as their hit, so we didn’t want to have a loose bear that had been tranquilized. We were able to shoot him (with a tranquilizer) and keep an eye on him through several yards. He jumped one fence and went into a neighbor’s backyard before the tranquilizer took effect.” Once the tranquilizer took effect, the bear was transported to a safe location. Tranquilizing the bear while it was sleeping was also the safest option for the bear as well, McGranahan said. “It’s hard on an animal to be tranquilized, especially when they’re pretty agitated and nervous around a lot of people,” she said. “Their heart rates are up, and it can be dangerous to be tranquilized and have it drop low.” Because the bear was sleeping, its heart rate was already low and it was not in danger when it was tranquilized, she said. The bear was found to be healthy, McGranahan said, though a little stinky because it had been sprayed by a skunk.

A black bear was tranquilized and relocated to a safe location on July 18 after it was spotted around Arvada from July 16 – 18. The first sighting of the two-year-old, 150 – 200-pound black bear was at 66th Avenue and Union Street in the morning July 16; it was found sleeping in a resident’s backyard at 67th Avenue and Benton Street in the morning July 18 and was tranquilized and relocated. Photo courtesy of the Arvada Police Department

ARVADA CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD City Council voted on the following items during a regular business meeting Monday, July 15. Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams; Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Zenzinger, District 1; Councilman Mark McGoff, District 2; Councilwoman Shelley Cook, District 3; Councilman Bob Dyer, District 4; Councilmen AtLarge Bob Fifer and Don Allard.

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passed the consent agenda during the July 15 meeting, including an agreement with Muller Engineering Company in the amount of $1.2 million. The agreement is for engineering services at the intersection of W. 72 nd Avenue and Indiana Street and for the grade separation of 72nd Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad.

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City Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Lakewood for police training.

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was the acceptance of a grant to benefit a local elementary school. Council accepted a grant of $37,990 from Great Outdoors Colorado for the Little Elementary School playground and community garden project.

The agreement, which is not to exceed $16,800, allows for four new Arvada police officers to attend Police Academy training. Partnering with Lakewood for police training saves both cities money per officer trained. The next regular business meeting of the Arvada City Council is at 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd. — Compiled by Sara Van Cleve

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ASSET youths thank lawmakers State bill grants immigrants in-state tuition By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Undocumented youths held events statewide on July 18 to send Colorado lawmakers one message: Thank you. Immigrant students held celebrations with state legislators to say thanks for their roles in the passage of a bill earlier this year that allows undocumented students in Colorado the ability to attend state colleges and universities at in-state tuition rates. Senate Bill 33 was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper in April. The so-called ASSET bill — Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow — allows all students to pay in-state tuition rates, so long as they are high school graduates who have attended a Colorado school for at least three years. The bill finally passed the Legislature after several unsuccessful attempts over a 10-year period. Celebratory events were held in Aurora, Colorado Springs, Longmont, and at the Westminster campus of Front Range Community College, where state Rep. Cherilyn Peniston told attendees that getting the bill through the General Assembly this year was a top priority.

Marco Dorado of Thornton holds a cake during an event at Westminster’s Front Range Community College campus on July 18. The event recognized legislators for their work on a bill that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities. Behind Dorado, from left to right, are state Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver; Metro State student Alejandra Delgado; Olivia Mendoza of the Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy and Research Organization; and Alvina Vasquez of Campaign for a Strong Colorado. Photo by Vic Vela “You don’t go down to the legislature to represent laws, you go to represent people,” Peniston said. “And that’s what this bill meant for me.” Hannah Brown, a coordina-

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ArvAdA news in A hurry W. 72nd Avenue to close for construction July 30

West 72nd Avenue east of Indiana Street will be closed Tuesday, July 30, for repaving and lane widening. The closure may extend into Wednesday, July 31, due to the construction. Traffic will be detoured to West 64th and West 80th avenues. The city recommends travelers use caution near the construction site and advise using alternate routes to avoid delays.

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The Apex Park and Recreation District community garage sale is from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Residents and nonresidents of the recreation district can bring items such as toys, clothes and other items to sell at the garage sale. Apex also provides a free haul-away donation service at the end of the sale so participants do not have to take unsold items back home. Spots are limited. To register, use activity number 378340-01 at the Apex Center or online at www.apexprd.org. Registration is $10 for residents and $15 for participants not part of the recreation district. For more information, call Dustin Harris at 303-403-2565 or by email at intern@ apexprd.org.

Flicks in the Square return with five films in August

Flicks in the Square are returning to Olde Town Square this August. Flicks in the Square is a family event sponsored by the city of Arvada where films are projected in Olde Town Square. The films are screened Friday evenings at dusk in the square at Olde Wadsworth Boulevard and 56th Avenue. This year’s films are Maverick on Aug. 2, Spiderman on Aug. 9, Oz the Great and Powerful on Aug. 16, Madagascar on Aug. 23 and The Avengers on Aug. 30. Residents are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food for the screening.

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how to stay healthy at summer fairs The season of summer festivals is in full swing. Whether it’s the county fair or a music festival, vendors are dishing up food that’s often disastrous to healthy eating plans. Some of the unhealthiest fare at the fair is fried, included fried Snickers bars, deepfried butter, funnel cakes, and chocolatecovered bacon. With calorie counts ranging from 450 to 1,000, these popular festival foods can quickly sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Dena McDowell, M.S., R.D., nutritional expert for TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, along with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, offers these ideas for controlling calories while still having fun at the fair.

Snack First

If you are leaving for an all-day event, start your day with a healthy, protein-rich breakfast - for example, peanut butter on toast with fruit and yogurt.

If you’re off to enjoy an evening concert, before you go, snack on vegetables, low-fat cheese, nuts, and fruit.

Get Your Exercise In

Why not wear a pedometer and challenge yourself, family, and friends to walk 10,000 steps (about five miles) while you’re at the fair? Increase your mileage by grabbing a map from the visitor center and heading to the sights at the opposite end of the grounds first.

Plan Ahead

Many larger fairs, festivals, and theme parks list vendors with healthier menus right on their websites, so you can check out your options before you go. Look for grilled meats and try substituting fresh or grilled vegetables for french fries. You’ll cut the calories and benefit from more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Skip Sauces

Limit high-calorie condiments like mayonnaise and dipping sauces - or skip them altogether. If you can’t live without sauces, dressings, or mayo, ask vendors to serve them on the side, so you have more control over how much you eat.

Try sharing a favorite treat with a friend or family member to reduce calories, fat, and sodium intake and to keep portion sizes in check. An added benefit: you’ll save yourself a few dollars.

Limit Drinking Your Calories

Alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine coolers can add an extra 100 to 150 calories per serving. Other calorie-rich beverages include fresh-squeezed lemonade, fruit smoothies, and regular soda. Balance your consumption of sugary or alcoholic drinks with water, which will help you stay hydrated - especially on very hot afternoons.

County news in A hurry An app for that service

Jefferson County developed a new mobile application to inform Jefferson County residents and organizations of the services available from the Jefferson County Department of Human Services. The mobile app features information on programs and services including: employment, veterans, disability, senior services, adoption, child protection, food, health benefits, child support and Head Start. Each program includes a description, address, phone number, website address and a “Map It” feature for directions. The free app is available for iPhone and Android smart-phone users and can be accessed at the iPhone’s App Store or Google Play. Search for “Jefferson County Human Services.”

New fairgrounds head

Scott Gales has been named the new director of the Jeffco Fairgrounds Gales’ was director of marketing and public relations for Echo Mountain Ski and Snowboard Area near Evergreen until its recent sale to a private entity. Gales served as manager of marketing and public relations for Kroenke Sports and Entertainment beginning in 2005. His responsibilities involved managing marketing for concerts, family shows and special events at the Pepsi Center, the Paramount Theatre and 1st Bank Center; and promotion of the Colorado Mammoth, Denver’s National Lacrosse League team. Prior to coming to Colorado, Gales served as the director of sales and marketing for the Sioux Falls Arena and Orpheum Theatre in Sioux Falls, S.D..

NREL business tour scheduled

The Applewood Business Association’s August membership luncheon will give the public an opportunity to tour the NREL [National Renewable Energy Laboratory] facility. The luncheon will be at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the NREL Education Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway in Golden. Luncheon prices are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Janice Rooney, director of public affairs for NREL, will speak at the luncheon.. Tours of the facility will be offered at 1 p.m, and will last until 3 p.m. The tours are limited to 20 people; with a preregistration by Aug. 8 and photo ID required. Those taking a tour will need comfortable walking shoes are needed. Register on-line at ApplewoodBusiness. com or RSVP to John Tracy, 303-995-6421.

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‘Points of Light’ made brilliant impression I’ve always thought it would be cool to be a political speechwriter ... to tug on people’s heartstrings, push their buttons, and, sometimes, play fast and loose with the facts. And to have the power of history in my hands. I was reminded of this aspiration while watching a ceremony last week at the White House to honor the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award recipients. The award’s name, of course, comes from the description of Americans serving each other as “a thousand points of light,” from President George H.W. Bush’s 1988 Republican nomination acceptance speech. Bush is often remembered, as well, for the expression “a kinder, gentler nation,” another memorable catchphrase coined by presidential speechwriter Peggy Noonan. Noonan calls speech writing an “odd profession,” part policy-explainer, part hack, part innocent. A speech, says Noonan, is a combination of theater and political declaration, a paradox of both great power and great delicacy. I find Noonan’s presidential words worthy of the history books because, well, they are in the history books. And because Noonan reminds us that speeches are not significant simply because we have the technology to broadcast them to the world, but because they are one of the “great constants” of politics, the ocean on which politicians sail … or in which they sink. These words matter. Consider, for example, “Give me liberty or give me death!” or “Ask not what your country can do for you.” The iconic 10-sentence Gettysburg Address — in which President Abraham Lincoln reiterated the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence, in just over two minutes — survives through hand-written transcripts. Regarded as one of the finest speeches in American history, it was penned by Lincoln himself. I believe that President Obama won the 2008 presidential election right here in Denver. On a beautiful Colorado evening in August, then-senator Obama, with his characteristic charisma, delivered

his Democratic presidential nomination speech at (some business’ field at) Mile High, telling Americans that “this is one of those moments,” a defining moment upon which he built his campaign. The phrase still resonates. Last week (without partisan bias, in my opinion), President Obama welcomed President Bush and Barbara Bush to the White House to help recognize a retired couple from Iowa, who have created a nonprofit organization to feed hungry children, as the recipients of the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award. That’s a lot of light. Noonan doesn’t claim that the phrase “a thousand points of light” has never been uttered before — variations appear in works such as a C.S. Lewis sci-fi novel and a speech by a turn-of-the-century engineer in Venice. Instead, Noonan describes its impact in Bush’s speech as its context: “A brilliant diversity spread like stars … in a broad and peaceful sky.” The power of such words is indeed in their contexts, in their memorability, in their places in history. When President Obama recognized President Bush for the Point of Light volunteerism effort that he spearheaded more than two decades ago, Obama said: “We are surely a kinder, gentler nation because of you.” I don’t know about you, but my heart is singing: “America, this is one of those moments.” Andrea Doray is a word watcher who writes about political-speak, businessspeak, social-speak, and everyday language at wordwatching.com. By the way, she will always call it “Mile High Stadium.” Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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CANDIDACY ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Pro Tem Zenzinger announces run for re-election

Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Zenzinger has officially announced her candidacy for reelection to Arvada City Council District 1. Zenzinger was originally elected to the council in November 2009 and has served the past year-and-a-half as the council’s Mayor Pro Tem. Zenzinger hosted a re-election kickoff party in May and has raised $6,000 for her re-election campaign. She has assembled citizens to serve on the Committee to Elect Rachel Zenzinger,

including Tom Jacobsen, who serves as treasurer, Karen Arnold, Judith Denham, Mary Jo Giddings, Bob Loveridge, Zach Noriega, Ereka O’Hara, Terri Rhoades, Alethea Smock, Kathryn Wallace, Sharon Williams, Bob Wilson and Duane Youse. Zenzinger has also created her campaign website, www.rachel-zenzinger. com, and a Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ReelectRachelZenzinger. For more information about her campaign, call 303-748-0770 or email r.zenzinger@comcast.net.

One of Arvada’s most civic-minded public servants has launched her campaign for re-election to the Arvada City Council, and I want to take this opportunity to wish her well and to encourage residents to watch for her as she begins going door to door. Her name is Rachel Zenzinger, and I know she will happily engage those residents in any conversations they would like

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Program digging deeper into public policy An additional in-depth view on a tough question is always valuable. That’s the result we are hoping for following the announcement last week of an economic measurement initiative backed by several regional entities and tasked to be conducted by the Business Research Division of the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. The school will run the program on behalf of main funding sponsors the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., the Denver South Economic Development Partnership and the Common Sense Policy Roundtable. This econometric model developed by Regional Economic Models Inc., or REMI, promises to break out costs, benefits, positives and negatives of state issues in greater

our view detail for lawmakers, business leaders and in turn the public. The first project will take on Initiative 22 — expected to be on the ballot in November — which is a great choice. Gov. John Hickenlooper has already given an initial nod to Initiative 22, the type of tax measure that usually needs a push from the sitting governor to have a shot. The initiative asks voters to increase the state income tax rate from 4.63 to 5 percent for those making an income of $75,000 or

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What do you like to do during rainy weather? Last Friday was a sunny day, a break from the stormy weather we’ve been having. We asked people at a health and produce fair in Thornton what they liked to do most during rainy weather.

“Watch a movie, I like cartoons.” Katy Rohde Denver

“Sleep in and watch a good movie.” Rini Pfeifer Denver

“Probably research on of my projects. I’m working on respite care right now.” Brittany Grace Thornton

“When it’s storming out I like to sit in the doorway in the back of my house and watch the rain with my dog beside me.” Lori Beierle Thornton

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less and 5.9 percent for income above that amount. Under the measure, the Legislature has put forth a plan to infuse the state with about $950 million for education. We are starting to see many questions generated about what the real impacts will be and where the money will actually go. So we are very pleased to see this economic model launched in time for this momentous decision. Typically in coverage of these major measures, we come across various evaluations, but too often the information comes from parties with clear interests — in extremes that can extend from hardened opposition to increased taxes to open arms for all funding for education. Kevin McCasky, president and CEO at Jefferson County Economic Develop-

ment Corporation, is among those who welcomes the added analysis. He said that while the state does well breaking out the expenditures behind major policy changes, the full fiscal impacts are not as clear. In addition to producing more complete analysis, he said the econometric model will be neutral, not colored by political frameworks. We have been reminded that the econometric model is a tool, but at first look it appears to be a very good one. Our hope is that this new analysis offers a valuable breakout that covers key factors quickly and clearly in a way that cuts to the core of issues more quickly. Further we hope to see the process have an impact in the vetting process for public policy in formative stages.

Remember to serve Did you know that in the Concordance of my Bible, there are 20 entrances under the headings “servant/service/serve.” The T’ao te Ch’ing has been described as a “strategic treatise on servant leadership.” And in one translation of the Koran, the word “servant” appears 128 times. Service is such a central tenet of so many great religions and philosophies that it’s somewhat astonishing how little emphasis we put on it our culture. Notwithstanding the universal respect our military and police garner, the idea that a gifted student or charismatic young person should seek to put themselves into a position of service is practically anathema in this day and age. Sure, we call many people “public servants,” but how many of them actually serve anything other than their own reelection bids? “Ask not what your country can do for you” has, in 50 short years, become “ask how much your country can take away from someone else in order to give it to others.” We’ve all gotten used to hearing the voices of our public servants during the build up to an election, when they all need more money to buy advertising, but how many of us ever have one of our elected come down the block just to see how they can help or what needs to be done? Indeed, it’s so bad that the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives felt compelled a few months back to publicly complain that some of her staff had to take paycuts. This one elected official was complaining that some of the 18 taxpayerpaid staffers in her office — some of whom make six-figure salaries — were no longer making enough to buy lunch in the Capitol cafeteria. Got that, all of you hard-working commoners who take a brown bag lunch to work every day? Some staffers of a Congress-critter can’t afford to buy lunch every day. Now, aren’t you ashamed of yourself for not wanting to send more tax money

to Washington, D.C.? The political class long ago forgot that they are supposed to be serving the people — they’ve become an aristocracy unto themselves, completely isolated from the difficulties of most peoples’ daily lives. It’s no wonder that one wit quipped “Washington is 60 square miles surrounded by reality.” With our “leaders” treating their service with such contempt, is it any wonder that service has fallen out of the lexicon of virtues in the rest of the country? But we shouldn’t make the mistake of confining the idea of service to those who get paid to serve, for good or for ill. There is such value in having a “servant’s heart,” whether in uniform or not, that every organization lives and dies by the little acts of individuals that go unnoticed, unheralded and unrewarded. Whether it’s the guy who gets to the office 5 minutes early every morning to start the coffee, or the woman who gives up 10 minutes of lunch to straighten up the copy room, or the kid up the street who gets up 15 minutes early to make sure that the elderly couple’s sidewalk is shoveled after a snowstorm, serving others — just because — may be the most truly powerful act anybody can do. So, this week, try something: ask yourself “what can I do today to make somebody else’s day better?” You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish! Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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POLICE REPORTS

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3 percent portion of the sales tax and will be refunded to IRG once the store is operating. IRG is fronting all costs for the improvements and will contribute $3.3 million to the projects. Once the store is operating, AURA will have up to 12 years to refund the developer; the payback will not exceed $5.8 million. Once the PIF is paid off, AURA will then collect the 3 percent sales tax as long as the area is an urban renewal district. Phair said the plan is to use those funds as a financial engine to help fund the redevelopment of the north side of Ralston Road that is part of the Arvada Triangle to include mixed-use development including retail, residential and possibly a recreation center. Residents opposed to the redevelopment plans shared a slew of concerns with city council during the public testimony, including traffic issues, increases in crime, the fact that exceptions were made to Land Development Code criteria to allow the development, the effect it will have on surrounding businesses, the risk of Arvada losing its charm and opposition to some of the anchor store’s business practices. Cindi Kreutzer, a founding member of Stop Arvada Walmart, which had more than 340 likes on Facebook as of press time, said she is personally opposed to the redevelopment for two reasons — traffic and crime. “If you saw those photographs showing the differences between intersections looking at every other Wal-Mart in town, it’s not an appropriate place for any big-box store,” Kreutzer said. “Until there’s an improved street system, it does not fit in that location. Variances make if fit. Any big-box store, particularly Wal-Mart, brings additional crime. I don’t want crime and traffic right out my front door.” “I don’t appreciate the way they do business and don’t shop there, but that’s not my biggest concerns,” Kreutzer continued. “We represent a large group of people with varying concerns, not just mine, and it’s not fair that those six people could hear the words of the majority of people who live in town and feel that way. They voted against the people they represent and that’s wrong.” District 3 Councilwoman Shelley Cook, representative for the area that includes the Arvada Triangle, moved to pass the four items to allow a stand-alone financial institution with a drive-thru, approved the WalMart preliminary development plan and to allow for the PIF to be collected and reimbursed to IRG. Cook said her goal is to see the mixeduse development plan built on the north side and this is a way to make that possible — just as the big box stores near Interstate 70, including Costco and Sam’s Club, made the redevelopment of the Olde Town Arvada urban renewal area possible in the 1980s. “I have advocated long for the kinds of development that have been brought as the ideal for this parcel,” Cook said. “When I was first involved in this term, I was not thrilled with the idea of a large format retailer. I’ve come around to the idea we’ve adopted.” The Outline Development Plan, which includes some type of large format retailer at the current Arvada Plaza, was adopted by

council in 2011. “The ODP shows not only what we want to see, but how we’re going to get there,” Cook said. “Maureen talked about the plan for the north side and that’s really what I would like to see … it’s the kind of develop you’re all really taking about. The question is how do we do it? We just couldn’t get going — not just funds, but we couldn’t muster the interest to get that plan in place.” Cook said seeing the success of the large format retailers such as Costco and Sam’s Club in helping redevelop Olde Town, she believes the Wal-Mart revenues can help make the mixed-use redevelopment of the north side of Ralston possible. “Given that example, I think maybe it could work,” she said. “Maybe we could use this south side and make the north side possible. I couldn’t see it happening if we didn’t get the ball rolling, and since we have an example of where it really did work, I thought I kind of have to subscribe to that … I know (some residents) are not happy. It’s hard for me because many of the people who testified I feel like I’m kindred spirits with, but that’s where I’m coming from.” Zenzinger, who voted against the preliminary development plan and the PIF, said she voted against the proposal because it does not meet the mixed-use criteria of the ODP. “That plan is one that I voted for because I liked key elements of it such as the mixeduse emphasis, the pedestrian-friendly quality, the way that it embraced the community, and most importantly, I thought it was a plan that most Arvada residents — including immediate neighbors — wanted,” Zenzinger said. “I would consider abandoning that plan if I thought that community sentiment had shifted dramatically. But I see no such shift. Instead, I see a huge outcry from community representatives who insist that we stay the course … I don’t see the blend here, and that’s one huge reason I don’t think the proposal meets the criteria and why I am voting against it. Realistically, we will get one shot at developing this area, and Arvada deserves a better chance of making it successful.” Though the ordinances and preliminary development plan were passed 6-1, Kreutzer said she and many others with Stop Arvada Walmart will not give up. “We’ll regroup and figure out what we’re going to do,” she said. “It’s a matter of figuring out where we are and where we stand. Some people do believe it’s over. I’m convinced it’s not. I’ve never been political or a civil activist. I presumed elected officials were doing their jobs. At 54 I learned that’s not true. It’s got me started now and I don’t give up easily.” The next step in the redevelopment phase is finalizing the plan, said Arvada Communications Manager Wendy Forbes. “It’s conducted by internal staff members with the developer,” Forbes said. “All questions raised by council, such as a pocket park and the sidewalk, will be fine-tuned over a period time.” Forbes said the final plan will not look much different than the preliminary plan, just cleaner and clearer. No type of remediation or demolition will occur until the plan is finalized, which is expected to be by the first quarter of 2014. The store is expected to open in 2015. For more information about the Arvada Plaza redevelopment and the Arvada Triangle, visit www.ArvadaTriangle.org.

4:35 a.m. Monday, July 1, 5300 block of W. 66th Avenue Police found a previously stolen vehicle while responding to a vehicle-theft inprogress. Police were called to an apartment complex on the 5300 block of W. 66th Avenue after a person saw an attempted theft. When police arrived, they found a 1991 silver Honda Accord with its emergency flashers on. The front driver’s side window appeared to be pulled out of position by a third of an inch and there were several deep grooves in the metal strip along the top of the window. The front door of the Accord was unlocked and inside police found the steering wheel column had been mangled and a large hold had been drilled through it. When police went to the apartment the vehicle was registered to, the woman said the car belonged to her daughter, who wasn’t home at the time. The woman looked through the vehicle and did not find anything missing. While on this call, police found a 1998 green Dodge Neon that was stolen on June 29 in the parking lot at the north end of the complex.

Man arrested at laundromat for urinating in public

2:57 p.m. Monday, July 1, Kwik Way Laundry, 8175 Sheridan Blvd. An intoxicated man was issued a sum-

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have more of these (kits) on the road and easily accessible to officers to have them help medical staff is a big thing and that means we can save more lives.” This fall, Arvada Police will partner with the Arvada Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics to train together on how to quickly and efficiently handle an emergency situation and transport people

mons for urinating in public after urinating in his pants and then on a laundry machine at Kwik Way Laundry. An employee called the police to report the man shortly after she arrived at work. She told the man to leave the laundry center, but the man ignored her and began screaming ”What” at customers. The employee then saw the man urinate in his pants, at which point she called the police. When police arrived, the man was found urinating on a washing machine near the back of the laundry center. The man was intoxicated to the level that he could not tell police his name, date of birth or address. Also, when asked who he wants as an emergency contact, he responded ”God.” The man was issued a summons for urinating in public.

Air conditioning unit stolen from home under construction

2:49 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 13400 block of W. 87th Avenue An air conditioning unit was reportedly stolen from a house under construction in the Whisper Creek development. The air conditioning unit, valued between $1,200 and $1,500 was still on the site on July 1 and was noticed missing on July 2. The unit was installed on the Remington Homes house on June 26. There is no suspect information regarding the theft. out that need medical assistance. Brumbaugh said the future training isn’t as much medical training for officers, but more a progression in the departments’ ability to respond to incidents together and better understand each other’s roles. “The quicker we can get them in and have the injured people transported to hospitals, the more people we can hopefully save and keep from having long-term issues … (we will be working on) getting the fire and paramedic personnel in faster because they can save lives by getting hands on people and we can save lives by protecting them.”

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Edna Bloomstran

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Byron was a truly remarkable man, remembered and respected for his humility, kindness, knowledge, honesty, patience, leadership, and to-the-core goodness. He had a passion for science that led him to a lifelong career with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He specialized in researching, designing, commissioning and trouble-shooting PV (photovoltaic) systems in Borneo (Indonesia), Ecuador, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, the Caribbean and the mainland United States from New York to California. He also managed the cross-country solar car races, known as Sunrayce, and was the Site Operations Manager for the Solar Decathlon event. Byron was very committed to his church community. He held significant roles within the church, and engaged in missionary work both local and worldwide. He was a camp counselor for Royal Family Kids Camp, volunteered at the Denver Rescue Mission, built a multi-purpose center in the Andes of Ecuador, installed solar panels on a Habitat for Humanity home, supported orphanages in Uganda and ministered to the needs of

surrounding villages, took mission trips to Honduras and Mexico City, and was a dedicated youth and young adult mentor. He enjoyed playing volleyball, participating in charity runs, hiking, camping, reading, watching movies, cooking and enjoying dishes from all around the world. These are a few of his interests but his true passion was people. In the words of those who knew him: not only was he kind and thoughtful, but acted on that kindness in his daily life and in his volunteer activities; he was a determined leader, and most importantly a wise and caring mentor, a guide, a steady hand and head, and a true friend; he was known for his empathetic style and sense of humor that was uniquely his; his wry, knowing smile, his unflappable nature, and his to-the-core goodness; a kind and loving husband, an understanding and patient father; he gave his all to every endeavor, and the world is a better place because of his lifetime of giving. Byron’s life, and the way he lived it, was a true reflection of his steadfast faith and commitment to the Lord. He is deeply missed and forever loved.

Edna Bloomstran, age 92, died Wednesday July 17th in Collier Hospice. Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday August 3rd at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive. See aspenmortuaries.com for details. SHRUM

Donald L. Shrum Donald L. Shrum, 81, passed away Friday July 5th 2013. He is survived by wife Sally. Children Steve (Teri) Karen(deceased) Lauri (Dean). Grandchildren Tyler (Kim). Shawn (Deena) by marriage Cory (Erika).

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Judge rules to separate Sigg cases Individual trials for Ridgeway murder and Ketner Lake kidnap attempt By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Austin Sigg, the 18-year-old accused of murdering Jessica Ridgeway, appeared in court last week for two days of motions hearings. The hearings on July 18-19 covered a variety of issues, one resulting in the severance of charges involving the murder of Jessica Ridgeway from an attempted kidnapping charge involving a woman jogger in May 2012, whom Sigg allegedly attacked. Originally the judge ruled to try all charges in one case, but after lengthy testimony from the defense on July 19, District Court Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger ruled to have separate trials, one for the charges involving Ridgeway including the murder charge and sexual exploitation charge, and one for the Ketner Lake jogger charges. The judge did not rule on which trial

would happen first, or set a specific date on the attempted kidnapping Ketner Lake trial. The trial concerning the murder of Ridgeway was set for Sept. 20. The criminal counts for the Ridgeway case will not be allowed to be used during the Ketner Lake trial to allow Sigg to have a fair trial. But the prosecution in the Ridgeway case may use the Ketner Lake accusations in their case. The judge also ruled that the prosecution can use introduce evidence that Sigg was using a computer to search and view child porSigg nography as well as searching for other graphic information and images for over a year before Ridgeway’s murder. The prosecution told the judge they had found search terms on the computer such as child rape, torture, murder and dismemberment. Although the defense argued this evidence was irrelevant to the trial and was inflammatory, the judge ruled in favor of the prosecution. “The evidence is relevant and relates to the case,” Munsinger said. Earlier during the July 19 hearing, the judge denied a defensive motion that

would have withheld the jogger’s identification of Sigg for the trial. The jogger in the attempted kidnapping case, who was only referred to by her initials, V.N., testified that she had in fact picked Sigg’s photo out of a six-photo array. She said she wasn’t 100 percent the person in the photo was her attacked but she knew the photo had very similar characteristics to her attacker. The defense argued that the Sigg’s photo in the lineup was suggestive because there was a different background light used in photo, he was the only person wearing stripes and he was only one out of two people not wearing black. Munsinger disagreed and allowed the photo identification to be used in the trial.

July 18 hearing

For the first time, Sigg’s mother Mindy Sigg took the stand during the July 18 motions hearing. She was questioned by both the prosecution and the defense and spoke about the day her son Sigg confessed to killing Ridgeway. She said her son wanted to surrender to police and “be punished for what he had done.” Mindy Sigg also testified that she called police “to let someone know what my son had done” the evening of Oct. 23. Defense attorneys are arguing that Sigg

and his mother were not properly advised of his rights and are pushing to exclude statements from trial that Sigg made to detectives and officers immediately after his arrest. Mindy testified that she told dispatch her son was only 17-years-old, but upon arrival offices didn’t realize he was under age and had to tell Sigg his rights a second time after gaining permission from his mother. After the arrest, Sigg and Mindy were transported to the Westminster Police Department separately. Mindy testified that she gave permission to detectives that they could interview Sigg alone, as long as he was okay with it, which he was. After being transported to police headquarters, Mindy testified that she did not see her son for the rest of the evening. During the hearing Munsinger did not rule on the motions to exclude the statements. Sigg is accused of kidnapping and killing Ridgeway in early October. He is also accused of attempting to abduct a woman jogging around Ketner Lake in May 2012. If convicted, Sigg faces life in prison with a possibility of parole after 40 years. He faces 17 charges, including murder and sexual assault. Sigg’s next motions hearing is set for Aug. 7.

A run around block marks 1,640 steps to help children Ralston House hosting annual .5k fundraisers in Arvada, Lakewood By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Residents can help hundreds of children just by running around the block. Ralston House, which provides a safe and friendly place where children who have been sexually or physically abused can tell their story, is hosting its seventh annual .5K Endurance Challenge. The .5K is the organization’s annual fundraiser where residents literally run around the block — 1,640 feet — to raise money to help kids’ tell their stories and begin to heal. Ralston House is hosting two races — one in Arvada and one in Lakewood — both with activities and events for the whole family before and after the race. The Arvada race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in Olde Town Square, 7500 W. 57th Ave. The route goes down Webster Street, turns onto Grandview Avenue and comes back up Olde Wadsworth Boulevard to end back in the square. The Lakewood race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at The Street at Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., in front of the AMC Theaters. The race goes down one

side of the street and back up the other. “It’s a .5K so anyone can compete in it,” said Ralston House Executive Director Don Moseley. “With helping kids being our focus, we want families with kids to be involved too.” The youngest of runners often think they won the race, too, because finish line tape is pulled out for each and every race participant, Moseley said. The Golden Sneakers are also given out in five categories - oldest, youngest, biggest team, first to finish and last to finish. “Usually the first person finishes before everyone has even crossed the starting line,” Moseley said with a laugh. Moseley the fundraiser is all about having fun to support a very serious cause. Last year, the two races raised $40,000 for the Ralston House, which helps provide a variety of services and equipment to help children. The funds raised from last year’s races could pay for nearly all of the medical exams performed at the Ralston House annually, Moseley said. However, the funds are used for a variety of uses and tasks at the organization. “If we are interviewing a family with two or three kids, they could be here for a few hours, so we’ll buy them lunch,” he said. “It’s the small things. A pizza might not seem like a lot, but it makes the kids feel comfortable and makes a difference.” The funds are used to pay for equipment and services used for the interview

process, helps create comfortable, relaxing environments for children in the interview rooms, such as child-size chairs, decorations and toys, and a slew of other necessities to help children get their story heard. The Ralston House also provides counseling and therapy to abused children and their families. “You hear about cases on the news and people say ‘I wish I could do something to help,’ and [the .5K] is something you can do,” Moseley said. All of the funds raised by the races go directly to support the Ralston House and their services. The .5K events will also include face painting, activities and crafts, cheerlead-

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ers from local high schools to cheer racers on, and safety fairs with vehicles from the local police and fire departments as well as K9 Unit demonstrations. Registration before the day of the races is $15 for children 12 and younger and seniors 62 and older; $20 for adults; $60 for a family of four; and $120 for a team of 10. The day of the races registration is $20 for children and seniors; $25 for adults; $70 for a family of four; and $160 for a team of 10. To register online, visit www.ralstonhouse.net/5krun.html. For more information, contact Ashley Irlando at 720-898-6744 or at airlando@ arvada.org.

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isiting Heritage Square is like taking a time machine into the past, but the thrills that Miner’s Maze Adventureland have brought to park has updated the fun and added a little excitement. The Miner’s Maze Adventureland is open at Heritage Square, 18301 W. Colfax Ave. E103 in Golden, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Miner’s Maze has been at Heritage Square for four years, according to Jared Vasold, who created the park with Greg Gallavan. The two have another play area in Colorado Mills Mall called Buckaroos, and Gallavan owns Amaze N’ Mazes, which has built mazes all over the world, including in Spain and Jamaica. They also have mazes set up at Winter Park and Steamboat. “We’ve been in the fun industry for years, and are always looking for ways to expand what we’re doing here,” Vasold said. “Every year we’ve opened we’ve added at least one or two new things.” This year the new additions include the Rocky Mountain Ropes — which is a two-story high ropes course consisting of 25 elements in a 72-by-35-foot airborne structure that hangs over the Miners Maze — and the Lazer Maze Challenge — where visitors navigate an indoor maze made of lasers. “We like active attractions, and my partner and I really value family time together,” Vasold said. “One of the best parts of the ropes course is that we can have people doing the maze while others attempt the ropes course above them.” For the ropes course, visitors are secured in a harness with a 10,000-pound capacity before beginning the course that follows a track leading from one challenge to the next — including swinging from multilevel swings; riding a skateboard across a

Children play in the Water Walkerz at Miner’s Maze Adventureland.

tightrope, stepping across swaying discs, jumping across multilevel platforms and climbing over hanging barrels. In the Lazer Maze Challenge there are four play levels and 20 different laser segments that create easy, medium and expert challenges so that all ages and abilities can explore the darkened maze in different ways. Vasold said the new attractions are really popular, but some of the mainstays of Adventureland including the Silver Springs Bungee and Water Walkerz are still favorites of visitors. If you go One of the classic rides that’s still around is the Rio Golden Railroad train WHAT: Miner’s Maze ride, which takes passengers on a loop Adventureland of the entire park. The train ride also WHERE: Heritage Square gives passengers a chance to chat with 18301 W. Colfax Ave. E103, engineer Rich Purcell, who has become Golden something of an expert on Heritage Square’s history, and is eager to answer WHEN: Monday to Saturany questions about it. day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. “I asked for a corner office with a Sunday: 11 a.m to 8 p.m. view and they gave me four windows on an amazing view,” he said. “My faCOST: Admission - free vorite part about working here is the RidES: $4 to $10 scenery and the kids.” For Purcell, Heritage Square heariNFORMATiON: kens back to a time when there was no 303-278-4386 or www. admission fee to amusement parks, minersmazeadventureland. and families were just able to pay for com the rides they wanted. “I feel like this is the last of the family parks,” he said. “These are the kinds of parks that I grew up with, and I’m proud that we really cater to families and kids.” Purcell said the renewed interest that Vasold and Miner’s Maze has brought to Heritage Square has really rejuvenated the area, which is part of Vasold’s goal. Vasold said that the attractions can also be used for teambuilding exercises, which is an area he would like to expand to next.

Children get on a roll in the Buckaroos Barrel Roll.

IKEA in Centennial donated nearly $60,000 of products in comfort kits for families forced out of their homes during Colorado’s Black Forest Fire in June. In all, 800 kits were created; 500 for adults and 300 for children. “There really wasn’t a question of if we’d do something to help our neighbors, it was a question of what we’d do,” said local marketing, PR, and community outreach manager Annie Boeckman. IKEA Centennial co-workers brainstormed product ideas to include in the kits. Each bag contained basic necessities focusing on eating, sleeping, and hygiene. “The products chosen for the bags were a team effort,” Boeckman said. “Our coworkers put themselves in the mindset of an evacuee and thought about what they’d need if they had to up and leave at a moment’s notice.” Each IKEA bag contained a pillow, blanket, towel, water bottle and utensils for eating and writing. The child kits also contained markers, paper and a soft toy to keep them entertained during a stressful situation. IKEA Centennial realized firsthand results of their efforts in an email from an IKEA visitor on July 2: “I want to thank you for the kind packages you sent to the Red Cross to help those in the Black Forest Fire! My sister lost everything, but had toys for her grandkids to play with because of your kindness.” It took just five days to pull more than 10,000 products, set up an assembly line on the store’s receiving dock and have co-workers assemble the bags. Many IKEA employees came in early or stayed late knowing time was of the essence for the evacuees. The New Jersey IKEA transport team, in charge of setting up trucks for product delivery to and from distribution centers, quickly contracted a 53-foot trailer to transport the bags to Colorado Springs. The kits were delivered to the American Red Cross Disaster Assistance Center on June 21 and distributed by Red Cross volunteers the following week.

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Elise Wiggins, executive chef of Panzano in Denver, will represent Colorado at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on Aug. 3. One of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the United States, The Great American Seafood Cook Off emphasizes the importance of cooking with domestic and sustainable seafood. In New Orleans, Wiggins will compete against more than a dozen top seafood chefs from across the country for the title of “King” or “Queen” of American Seafood. The chefs will prepare dishes that showcase sustainable fish. Garrett Wiggins, Elise’s younger brother, will act as her sous chef at the event. Interestingly, Wiggins grew up in West Monroe, La., and moved to Colorado to pursue her cooking career. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Louisiana and represent Colorado at the Cook-Off in New Orleans,” said Wiggins, whose restaurant, Panzano, has a Four Diamond rating from AAA. “I look forward to meeting chefs from other states as we help spread the word about the Parker continues on Page 21

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CONCERT SERIES Bring the whole family to McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St. in Olde Town Arvada, for concerts and performances that are part of the Apex Summer Concert Series. Enjoy rock-n-roll of the 60s-80s with The Boomers at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Then kids of all ages can enjoy the fun songs and stories by Beth Epley at 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 19. It is rhythm, blues and funk by Mojomama at 7 p.m., Thursday July 25. Call 303-425-9583. FRIDAY/JULY 26 GOLF TOURNAMENT The fifth annual St. Joan of Arc Golf 4 Life tournament is Friday, July 26, at Hyland Hills Golf Course, 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. Call 303279-3003. The event includes the tournament, lunch and an auction. Proceeds benefit pro-life programs in Arvada and Denver, and St. Joan of Arc capital projects.

are encouraged to share memories and express their grief, Camp Comfort offers fun, too. The daily itinerary includes plenty of opportunities for recreation including swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, fishing, and hiking. The cost to attend Camp Comfort, including all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks, and overnight accommodations, is $150. Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information, or to receive a brochure, visit the Camp Comfort website at www. CampComfort.org or call Mt. Evans at 303-674-6400.

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PLAYHOUSE SHOW Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Wonder of the World” from July 26 to Sept. 1. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, with a 2 p.m. show on Sept. 1. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or going online to www.minersalley.com. Miners Alley Playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

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FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/JULY 26-28 CAMP COMFORT Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice will offer its 2013 Camp Comfort from July 26-28. This award-winning bereavement camp, located in the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver, is a way for children ages 6-12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. Over a thousand children have attended Camp Comfort since its establishment in 1995. During this extraordinary weekend, children learn ways to cope with their grief through workshops led by licensed social workers and trained bereavement professionals. A volunteer “buddy” system (with no more than two children to one adult) ensures that children receive plenty of personal, one-on-one attention. And, while children

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importance of sustainability.” Wiggins didn’t disclose her recipe for the competition, but did reveal its name: Colorado Kokanee Salmon Celebration. The fish comes from Blue Mesa Reservoir in Colorado. Wiggins is a graduate of the Art Institute of Colorado and she was named Colorado Chef of the Year in 2005. “I am pleased that Chef Elise is bringing a taste of Colorado to the Tenth Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off,” said Ewell Smith, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, which produces the cook-off. “Each year we bring a new and diverse group of America’s most talented chefs to New Orleans, and it is fast becoming apparent that 2013 will be the most exciting year yet.” Earlier this year, organizers of The Great American Seafood Cook-Off encouraged states to hold a qualifying round or appoint a chef to compete in the event. There are currently 16 chefs registered representing such states as Alabama, Alaska, Mississippi, New Mexico and South Carolina. John Besh won the first The Great American Seafood Cook-Off in 2004 with a dish of pan-roasted Louisiana blackfish with corn, crab and caviar. The 2012 Cook-Off Crown went to Chef Gregory Gourdet of Departure Restaurant in Portland, Ore. Chef Gourdet prepared a dish of slowcooked Oregon Chinook Salmon featuring butter clams, bacon dashi, porcini, roasted heirloom tomato and crispy sea greens. The 2013 Great American Seafood Cook Off will take place on Aug. 3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans during the Louisiana Foodservice Expo. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service is the chief sponsor of the event. More information is available at www.GreatAmericanSeafoodCookoff.com. “I know it seems crazy for a chef from a landlocked state like Colorado to compete in a national seafood competition but I’m getting these great Kokanee salmon from Blue Mesa, caught by fishing guide Robby Richardson from Sport Fish Colora-

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS People with disabilities, along with their families and support providers, are invited to an emergency preparedness training day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Lunch will be provided. Training will include family and home preparedness, CPR, fire safety, first aid and more. Participants will leave with a basic survival kit, a family and friends CPR trainer and more. To register, contact Stephanie Hackett at shackett@brightonco.gov or 303-655-2316. SATURDAY/JULY 27 5K WALK Arvada Walks for Kids presented by Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis is Saturday, July 27. The 5K Family Walk starts at 9 a.m. at the Lake Arbor Park/Lake, 6400 Pomona Drive. Register by July 15 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Refreshments provided. Activities at the event include a fire department display, Jungle Mobile for kids, and community booths. Visit www.ajkiwanis.com.

SYMPHONY CONCERT Rodrigo y Gabriela will perform Sunday, July 28, with the Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/YleJmw. More information about Rodrigo y Gabriela is available at http://www.rodgab.com. SUNDAY/JULY 28 TO OCT. 26 QUILT SHOW Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden, presents “Material Witnesses: New Work from the Manhattan Quilters Guild” from July 28 to Oct. 26. An opening reception is from 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. Call 303-277-0377. MONDAY/JULY 29 DOG TRAINING Training With Grace dog training center

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SUNDAY/JULY 28 do. I can’t wait to get back to Louisiana and win this thing,” Wiggins added.

Wine time

It’s almost getting old, but Wine Spectator magazine gave Boulder restaurant Flagstaff House its Grand Award for the 30th straight year. The Grand Award is Wine Spectator’s highest honor, awarded to restaurants that demonstrate passion and commitment to their wine programs. Wine Spectator also gave a Grand Award to Aspen’s Element 47 based on its wine selections from the regions and countries of Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Italy and Germany. Seventy-three restaurants around the world earned the Wine Spectator Grand Award. All of the wine winners will be announced in the magazine’s August 31 issue, which hits newsstands on July 23. Twenty-eight Colorado restaurants earned Best of Award of Excellence and 68 were mentioned for Award of Excellence. For more information, visit www. winespectator.com/restaurants/ search.

p.m., July 16. The second child for Elway’s Cherry Creek chef Tyler Wiard and his wife, Jen (events manager at Elway’s) was 7 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. Daddy Tyler says, “Crazy story to this delivery, short version ... (Jen) was in pain last night from 11 p.m. until now. Came to hospital at approximately 7 a.m., complaining of major cramp in right side, they gave her meds, blood work and an ultrasound.” “Gall bladder has to be removed in the very near future. Got an epidural, broke my water, baby’s heart rate dropped, got rushed to surgery. We had a C-section,” Jen reports. “Baby is in special room for extra oxygen. I am in recovery. Phew!!” I adore this couple and am so happy for their addition! Congrats, folks.

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Green Valley Ranch Golf Club is hosting a comprehensive clinic that’s fun for kids on July 30-Aug. 1. The three-day clinic is offered to children aged 7 to 15 years old and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Green Valley Ranch Golf Academy, at 4900 Himalaya Road, south of Denver International Airport. Cost for the clinic is $199 per golfer. The clinic will feature PGA and LPGA instructors, and all level of golfers are welcome. Kids will be provided clubs to use during the clinic, if necessary. The clinic will cover ball-striking, chipping, putting and playing the par-3 course with an instructor. For more information, call 303371-8700.

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disease begins in the gut. Come to PranaTonic at 807 14th St. in Golden to learn how to use food and herbs to repair your gut, improve digestion and enhance vitality. Learn more about lacto-fermentation including how to make your own ketchup, the amazing value of real sauerkraut and more. Includes recipes and samples. The program is from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Led by Erin Jorgenson, CNT.

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VOLLEYBALL CAMP Students going into fourth to eighth grades are invited to Arvada West volleyball camps June 3-6 at Arvada West High School and Aug. 5-8 at Moore Middle School. Contact Debbie Pospisil at dpospisi@jeffco.k12.co.us.

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of 1988 reunion will be Aug. 3-4. First, gather at Bar Louie at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. The bar is in the Westminster Prominade, 10661 Westminster Blvd. The evening is a semi-casual night of catching up. Then from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, classmates can attend a reunion picnic at Allen House Pavilion & School Tour. Pack a picnic lunch and drink and plan for a tour around 2 p.m. For details and to purchase tickets, visit http://arvadawest1988. webs.com/.

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Drew Sprafke, regional parks supervisor, said parks like Bear Creek Lake Park and other wetland areas will have a much higher concentration of mosquitoes, and people should make use of repellent and skin-covering clothing if they’re going to be visiting these parks around dusk or dawn. West Nile has been an issue in Colorado ever since what Volkel called “the original year” of 2003, when the disease was at its worst. Since then the cases have lowered considerably, but there always a few every year. “We had a pretty wet April, and with the recent showers that we’ve had this July, it’s likely we’ll see more mosquitoes around,” Volkel said. For more information, visit http:// jeffco.us/public-health.

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young friends a ride home. She drove from Lakewood towards Arvada, going eastbound on Interstate 70. According to information released by the district attorney’s office, the passengers report she was going very fast, at times in excess of 90 mph. As Davenport approached Wadsworth Blvd. and began to exit, she hit the median and rolled the car several times. Michelle Adams — one of the passengers — suffered serious head injuries and died later at the hospital. The other passengers in the car were also injured.

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of 60 hours of useful public service during Davenport’s parole period, during which she is ordered to share her story of drunk driving, and its consequences, with local students. Davenport was sentenced on July 18. On Oct. 31, 2012, Davenport picked up three of her friends — one of whom was 13 — and drove to a Halloween party near 2nd Street and Union Boulevard in Lakewood. Davenport said that she drank while she was at the party, and a few hours later the party was broken up by Lakewood police. Davenport agreed to give the

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BIBLE STUDY Community Bible Study Denver Northwest plans a registration day for women and children from 9:3011:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. We will be studying The Book of Acts. This interdenominational 30-week study will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4. For more information, contact Chris at 303-3247250. COMING SOON/AUG. 7 SELF-CARE THERAPY What is a

Theracane? This class at PranaTonic, 807 14th St. in Golden, will show you not only what it is but will teach you how to use this wonderful self-care therapy device to release tension in various spots in your body from your head to your feet. You won’t believe how good it feels. Class is from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Led by Kimball Cicciu, L.Ac.

COMING SOON/AUG. 8 BALLET ARIEL Ballet Ariel and the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra showcase “The Birth of Rock and Roll” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the CenterFest series at the Arvada Center Amphitheatre. The original ballet tells the story of how music and culture changed from the 1930s to 1950s, told through the eyes of a traveling musician. The CenterFest Plaza opens at 6:30 p.m. Concessions including food, non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine are available for purchase or bring your own picnic (no glass containers or alcohol please). Purchase tickets online at www. SummerAtTheCenter.com or by calling 720-898-7200, and by visiting the Arvada Center box office at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. Go to http://arvadacenter.org/ thecenter

RECURRING EVENTS SPELLBINDERS TRAINING Jeffco Spellbinders are volunteers who go in to local schools to tell stories to grade school children. Jeffco Spellbinders is conducting a new training for anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Visit http://www. spellbinders.org/. For information, or to register, Linda Boettcher, 303-984-2225 or jcspellbinders@comcast.net. DOG TRAINER Become a dog trainer with Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. Request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information. Recurring Events continues on Page 23

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ARVADA RUNNING Club is offering $1,200 in college track or cross-country scholarships to one or two graduating high school girls for the 2013-14 school year. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the third year in a row the club has offered scholarship funds. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. For more information, contact arvadarunningclub@gmail.com or ltkrapes@msn.com. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Vanderhoof Elementary School is accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten. Students must be 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2013, in order to register for kindergarten. Vanderhoof has both a traditional half-day program and a tuition-based full day program. The school is at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada, and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Go online to jeffcopublicschools.org and follow the prompts for registration information on Jeffco Connect. Once your student has been entered online you will need to bring copies of their birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency to the school. If you live outside our attendance area, you will need to fill out a choice enrollment application. Choice enrollments are accepted on a space available basis. If you have any questions or would like additional information, call the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744. WOMEN’S NETWORKING group in Arvada has openings for women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303- 438-6783. OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self from 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. RECURRING/THROUGH JULY 27 QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum presents “Machine Artistry Old and New: Sue Nickels and Pat Holly” from April 28 to July 27 at 1213 Washington Ave., Golden. The exhibit includes an array of antique sewing machines from a private collection. An opening reception is from 5-8:30 p.m. May 3; open to the public. Call 303-277-0377. RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 2 SUMMER CAMP Golden History Museums again offer hands-on history summer day camp for children ages 6-11 years. Sessions include movie making, firefighting, technology and mining. Six week-long sessions take place from June 10 to Aug. 2 at Clear Creek History Park, 11th and Arapahoe Streets, near downtown Golden. The camp is divided into morning sessions (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon sessions (1 to 4 p.m.), or full days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register online at GoldenHistory.org or by phone at 303-278-3557. RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 9 FOOD PANTRY The Golden Backpack Program has launched the “Snack-n-Wagon,” a mobile food pantry that will provide weekday lunches to kids in need this summer. The wagon will serve lunch to any child up to 18 years old, no questions asked. The wagon will be at two locations: Fox Hill Apartments, 17611 W. 16th Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and at Mountainside Estates, 17190 Mt. Vernon Road., from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday through Aug. 9, with the exception of July 4-5. Contact Peggy Alderman at 303-763-7076 or pjhalderman@icloud.com. RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 11 THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre Company presents “The House of Blue Leaves,” from July 19 to Aug. 11, in its new home at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays (starting July 25), Fridays and Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are available by calling 303-2320363 or online at www.theedgetheater.com. RECURRING/THROUGH LABOR DAY FREE ADMISSION Lakewood Heritage Center will participate in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free museum admission to active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day. The Lakewood Heritage Center can educate and entertain the kids and the whole family with a trip through the 20th century from early farming days with real farming equipment to a 1940s diner. This summer, the importance of the military is highlighted through the museum’s victory gardens, showing how communities have come together during conflicts and wars in support of the military. The Blue Star program is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This year’s Blue Star Museums represent history, fine art, science, nature centers and children’s museums. The complete list of participating museums is available at whatsoever/bluestockings.

LOOKING AHEAD LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 9-11 2013 HUCKFEST Arvada Associated Modelers presents

Colorado Huckfest, an exhibit of giant scale RC model aircraft. Some of the best pilots in the country will perform

tricks and maneuvers. These large, scale model aircraft are up to 12 foot in wing span and are powered by motors up to 220 cc’s. Huckfest is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9-11 at the Arvada Air Park, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. Spectators are welcome and entry and parking are free. Concessions will be available on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, email ColoradoHuckfest@gmail.com. For directions to the Air Park, visit www.arvadamodelers.com.

LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 10 WESTERN PICNIC Liz Masterson and Julia Hays present “Tales and Tunes of the West.” Join Arvada Historical Society at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wads worth Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 for Western picnic fixings, lively cowgirl music, history, and a whole lot of fun. Liz Masterson, award-winning singer, with Julia Hays on the fiddle will perform their Western music. Tickets include lunch and show. Reservations are required; call 303-4311261. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 10 STREET FESTIVAL Summer evenings in Olde Town Arvada will again come to life at the upcoming 2nd Saturday Street Festivals, presented by Historic Olde Town Arvada. The music of top-notch local favorites Chris Daniels and the Kings, The Wendy Woo Band, and The Indulgers will echo down Grandview Avenue from 4:30-10 p.m. Aug. 10. Visitors will find plenty of food choices, beer and wine, and shopping options from vendor booths lining the street. For information, visit unconstitutionality. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 10 SELF CHAKRA We are all made of energy. Keeping your energy system balanced will help you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Learn this simple method to use as a daily meditation for wholeness. Join us at Pentatonic, 807 14th St. in Golden from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Led by Gay Lang, Reign Master. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 13 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection Luncheon, “Going to the Fair,” is Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call for reservations at 303-985-2458. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 15, AUG. 18 SUMMER CONCERTS Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform three concerts in its 2013 summer concert series. The first concert, at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 4, is at the Evergreen Music Festival and Art Show. The program is titled Salute the Red, White & Blue. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. For its second concert, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, the orchestra has invited The Queen City Jazz Band for an evening of music at the Arvada Center Amphitheater. Tickets are available at www.SummerAtTheCenter.com or by calling 720-898-7200. The final concert is a free performance at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, at Parfait Park in Golden. Visit symphony. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 16 WINE TASTING/AUCTION Mayfair Liquors will host a special wine tasting to benefit Gateway Battered Women’s Services. The event is at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Wells hire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. The theme will be “Around the World in 80 Wines.” A survivor will share her story about being a battered woman and how she was helped by Gateway. The event also features a sit-down dinner followed by a live auction. Call 303-343-1856 for tickets and more information. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 16-17, THROUGH AUG. 25 CARNATION FESTIVAL/CIRCUS The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is Aug. 16-17 at Anderson Park on 44th Avenue. This year’s festival will feature new rides on the midway including inflatables, such as jumpy castles, jousting, climbing walls, carnival games, balloon darts and activities for kids of all ages. Returning to the festival this year are many of the favorites like the midway, food, two nights of fireworks, the chili cook-off, live bands and a parade. Free activities for kids include the Kids Craft Central booth. The Arvada Association of Modelers Club will demonstrate their planes and the quarter-midget race cars will be back. For more information, visit www.thecarnationfestival.com. The festival welcomes back the Hopper’ Italian Family Circus (www.zoppecolorado. com), which is a special engagement and runs through Aug. 25. Tickets will be available mid-June at www.zoppecolorado.com or at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The opening performance is at 7 p.m. Aug.16. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 17 VARIETY SHOW Jeff Jensen, Dennis Michael and Reid Bloodstock present “Illusions & Dreams III “The Epic Variety Show” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wads worth Blvd, Arvada. Call 303-378-1112 or go to www.JeffJensonMagic.com. Show is appropriate for all ages. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 22 NOVEL NIGHT Race the quarter mile at Rare and Novel Night, an event benefitting the Jefferson County Library Foundation, at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at Banditry Speedway. For information, contact Natalie Martinez, 303-4035077 or visit foundational. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 25 TO OCT. 20 FINANCIAL PEACE Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Universityclass will take place at 9 a.m. Aug. 25 to Oct. 20 at Faith Bible Chapel, Carr Street Campus, 4890 Carr St., Arvada. For information or to register, call 303-424-2121 ext. 9-2455 or email zach.malito@fbci.org.

disagree, agree Whether it is in a business situation or a family setting, so many relationships are impacted and decisions avoided because of a lack of consensus or our inability to reach a unanimous conclusion. We reach the point of being polite and saying something like, “Let’s just agree to disagree,” and we believe we can move on hoping the other person is under the same impression. But what did we really accomplish? In some cases we completely avoid making the decision and in that situation both people lose. And in other cases we walk away feeling offended or hurt as our opinions are taken out of context, and before we know it the relationship becomes strained. Again, everyone loses. You see the issue is that although we use the saying, “let’s just agree to disagree,” we don’t actually stick to it. Instead we walk away and tell others about the disagreement or we try and tell our side of the story to anyone who will listen. And the person we were arguing with is probably doing the very same thing. So instead of both parties losing and feeling like they didn’t have an opportunity to eat at the restaurant of their choice, or seeing the movie that they had been waiting to see, what if we practiced a different technique? Instead of agreeing to disagree, come up with option B, or a second and third choice. It works the same way in business. So many times when I am coaching a client, they share a story about a peer or manager, or sometimes even their boss or a customer, where they just could not see eye-to-eye. It created angst and tension and people started operating in silos. My guidance for my client was to be really prepared before going into their next meeting. If people started office politics or jockeying for position, be prepared with options for the items and issues that are important to the greater good of the company or customer. It is so easy for a meeting to get off track as people champion their own agendas, and if we take the time to be ready with alternative solutions and consider the needs and wants of others we can mitigate

the chances of a situation arising where everyone loses. Many authors and experts have used the term, “Seek first to understand and then to be understood,” and when find ourselves in a combative situation or even a minor disagreement we should take the time to think through things from the perspective of others. This is a great first step to defusing those minor disagreements that sometimes escalate to big ugly arguments. I am simply suggesting that instead of always trying to win for the sake of winning and ending up losing anyway, it is always better to find a way to agree on a solution that best meets everyone’s needs. And if we take this path, take the high road, and people still want to argue or fight with us, all we can do is walk away knowing that we really did try everything in our power to come to an agreement. And if they decide to become angry with us or revert to talking about us to other people, we should not worry. All we can do is manage what we do and say, we cannot manage or stress about how others act and feel. My good friend Frank Singer reminded me of a quote, “Other people’s opinions of us is none of our business.” Do you focus on the disagreement or the path to agreement? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. When we are prepared with alternative solutions and have a heart and mind focused on the needs of others, it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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The following resolutions can be viewed in their entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. Resolution 13-087, Accepting an annexation petition concerning Betsy Weiland, 16595 W. 82nd Avenue, finding said petition substantially compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and setting a public hearing for August 19, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to determine whether the area meets the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is considered eligible for annexation. Resolution 13-088, Accepting an annexation petition concerning Simply Storage and Industrial Chemical, 4781 W. 58th Avenue, finding said petition substantially compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and setting a public hearing for August 19, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to determine whether the area meets the requirements of C.R.S. 3112-104 and 105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the City of Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., August 6, 2013 to Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94664 – Forest Springs Park and performed under that contract dated August 20, 2012 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Designscapes, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this July 8, 2013 City Clerk /s/ Christine A. Koch

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the City of Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., August 13, 2013 to Hamon Contractors, Inc. for work related to Project No. 05-DR-30 – Garrison Street Bridge Replacement and Ralston Creek Improvements and performed under that contract dated March 21, 2012 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Hamon Contractors, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated July 12, 2013 /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk

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Card shares ‘Golden’ birthday wishes Local Golden Retriever brings smiles though cards and greetings By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Moose the hospital greeter dog has already stolen the hearts pet owners at Arvada West Veterinary

Hospital, and now he’ll be stealing hearts around the country with his own greeting card. Leslie Brown, the rescue liaison for Arvada West Veterinary Hospital, 5736 Ward Way, entered a photo of Moose into Hallmark’s “All

Moose, the “hospital greeter dog” at Arvada West Veterinary Hospital, 5736 Ward Way, and all of his toys are now on a Hallmark greeting card. Arvada West Veterinary Hospital rescue liaison Leslie Brown entered the 10-year-old Golden Retriever’s photo into Hallmark’s “All About Pets” contest and was named a winner. The inside of the card reads “I hope you get a lot of stuff!” and can be personalized online. The card is available in Hallmark stores and online at www.Hallmark.com. Courtesy photo

About Pets” contest — and he’s a winner. “We’re very excited, but he’s not surprised,” Brown said with a laugh about Moose’s card. “He’d be surprised if he didn’t win.” The card features Moose surrounded by all of his toys, and says “Happy birthday! I hope you get a lot of stuff!” The Hallmark card is available in stores and online at www.Hallmark.com. Customers can personalize the card online. The Arvada West Veterinary Hospital also has copies of the card that say “Moose says…” and is blank inside. Brown said Moose willingly poses for the camera and loves to have his picture taken, and any other form of love he can get. And owners who bring their pets to Arvada West Veterinary Hospital love giving it. “People will come in even when they don’t have an appointment just to see Moose,” she said. “If he wants attention, he’ll go get his elephant, his favorite animal, and walk around the lobby with it in his mouth to get attention, and he always gets it.” And Moose returns the love and affection to pet owners, too. “He has a sense about him,” Brown said. “When

Moose the Golden Retriever, the “hospital greeter dog” at Arvada West Veterinary Hospital, 5736 Ward Way, lays in the lobby of the hospital with his one of his favorite toys – a stuffed elephant, his favorite animal. Moose was recently announced as a winner of Hallmark’s “All About Pets” contest and is now on a birthday card with all of his favorite toys. The card is available in Hallmark stores and online at www.Hallmark.com. Photos by Sara VanCleve there are people waiting for their pets in the lobby, worrying, he goes up and comforts them.” Moose was left in a pen in Wyoming with another dog, Mitzi, after his family moved away. The realtor of Moose’s former home took him to a groomer to clean up his matted fur when she found out about the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, 15350 W. 7th Ave.

Mary Kenton, the caretaker and former president of GRRR, took in Moose and Mitzi and she soon fell in love with Moose. Moose was morbidly obese when he was taken in and also had a severely infected hind paw. As he underwent treatment for both, Moose became a regular at Arvada West Veterinary Hospital. “Everybody fell in love with Moose,” Kenton said.

‘If he wants attention, he’ll go get his elephant, his favorite animal, and walk around the lobby with it in his mouth.’ Leslie Brown, rescue liaison for Arvada West Veterinary Hospital

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Veterinarian Scott Carpenter and Moose’s foster owner, Kenton, soon jointly adopted Moose. He spends his days visiting with patients and their owners, playing with all of his toys — his favorite being his stuffed elephants, his favorite animal — and getting love from staff and visitors. At the end of the day, Moose goes home with Carpenter. “He has lots of moms, but only one dad,” Kenton said. “He just loves Dr. Carpenter.” Moose also has his own blog at www.awvh.com/ awvh-blog/ where he, with the help of Brown, gives pet advice and shares stories. He’ll also have his own Facebook page soon.

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Hyland Hills new clubhouse has taken an already beautiful course to the next level. Photos by Daniel Williams

Hyland Hills get new look but offers same great feel Westy municipal offers the ultimate golf experience By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses Hyland Hills has gotten a makeover. The Westminster municipal that sits just blocks from U.S. Highway 36 and Sheridan Boulevard no longer looks like a municipal golf course, with its new clubhouse. “The new clubhouse is awesome but it is just a complement to our awesome courses,” Hyland Hills staff member Jake Quintana said. But while you may want to hang out and enjoy dinner or a cocktail on the patio that overlooks two tee boxes, it is the golf course that brings people to Hyland Hills. Host of the inaugural Colorado State Public Links Championship in 1965, the course (which opened in 1963) is the first 18-hole championship course in the northern metro area, according to information provided on the Hyland Hills website. Since then the course has gone through several different layout changes, and now Hyland Hills offers two different gold-hole experiences — the Gold Course and the Blue Course. The golf course was redesigned in 1985 by Frank Hummel, and the Gold Course was created. The redesign was so good that the course hosted the 1990 U.S. Women’s Public Links Championship. In addition, almost five decades later, the course hosted the 46th annual Colorado State Public Links Championship in 2010, the website further notes. “Our course has a very rich history and tradition,” Hyland Hills director of operations Allen Brown said. “It is the perfect place to play for golfers of all ages and levels of play.” But don’t forget about the Blue Course. Now just nine holes, the Blue Course has gone from the original 18-hole champion-

‘Our course has a very rich history and tradition.’ Allen Brown, director of operations ship course to becoming one of the most played nine-hole courses in Colorado, hosting more than 40,000 rounds a year. And for those not quite ready for the championship course, Hyland Hills offers two different par 3 courses, as well as a massive putting and chipping green, where golfers can refine their skills. The perfectly manicured course, the views of the mountains that the course offers, combined with rates that can be best described as a bargain, make Hyland Hills a golf destination, not just a place to play golf. And for the value golfers, the golf course has a twilight special after 2 p.m., offering 18 holes with a cart for $40. “There are a lot of golf courses around here that are really expensive to play. Here, you can play a course that is just as good as any of those courses at a great value,” Quintana said. Those whose golf game needs a little help can take advantage of Hyland Hills’ lesson options, ranging from a single lesson with multiple students to a package of five one-on-one lessons at a discounted price. Also, Hyland Hills also runs Adventure Golf and Raceway, a miniature golf and go-kart center for adults and kids, and adults who want to send their kids while they play the course. Hyland Hills has received numerous awards and accolades, including being called one of Golf Digest’s 100 courses to play in America.

A father and son work on putting on Hyland Hills large and well groomed practice green.

Hyland Hills expansive acreage provides four courses to play.

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July 25, 2013

Track worker says job is place to be Longtime sprint racer happy to be at Bandimere By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Frank Evancich spent three days last week armed with a hose and broom. Evancich, an Alameda High School graduate and Denver resident, worked the water box for the National Hot Rod Association’s Mopar Mile High Nationals, held July 1921 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. His job was to make sure there was water on the track, so when cars rolled toward the starting line, they would get the tires wet to do burnouts. Then, he would grab a broom to help sweep away rocks. “I’ve been working this race for 25 years,” said Evancich. “I’d been racing sprint cars on Saturdays for 35 or 40 years. I love drag racing. With this job, it’s the idea of being out with everybody and watching the action. In between what we’re doing we glance every once in a while and watch a race.” An estimated 114,000 people watched Mile High Nationals events, which actually started July 18 with a Mopar block party in Golden. Fans are allowed to walk around the pit area and scrutinize crews as they work on the cars. Unlike most sports, there were seven divisions of amateur drivers competing on the same track and same venue as the professionals. Two sportsman classes, Top Dragster and Top Sportsman, competed for national honors for the first time this summer at Bandimere. The monsoon rains that hit some areas of the state avoided Morrison and the Mile High National drag races were contested with good weather and near-capacity crowds. The Bandimere stop is the 14th race on the 2013 NHRA tour, with four remaining before the points are reset for the Countdown to the Championship, which is the NHRA’s version of the playoffs. Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon and Steve Torrence, in a Top Fuel dragster, set track records in the qualifying rounds that were held during the first two days. Pedregon and Torrence were the No. 1 qualifiers in their respective classes going into the July 21 elimination rounds. Allen Johnson’s magic on the Thunder Mountain track near Morrison continued, and he was the top seed for the fourth straight year in Pro Stock, while Adam Arana was the No. 1 seed in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Johnson defeated Lakewood’s V. Gaines July 21 in the Bandimere finals for the second straight season, capturing his fourth Mile High Nationals championship in the past five years, and the fifth of his career at the drag racing facility. He has been in eight Mile High finals, including seven in a row. The Greeneville, Tenn., native eliminated Mike Edwards, the last Pro Stock driver to win at Bandimere other than Johnson in the past five seasons, in the second round, and his 6.989-second run at 196.87 miles per hour downed Gaines’ 7.015 at 196.67-mph effort in an all-Mopar Super Stock finals.

V. Gaines of Lakewood leaves the line in his Pro Stock dragster July 20 at Bandimere Speedway. Courtesy photo by Patrick Glenn “The Mopar Express Lane Dodge Avenger crew is the reason for all the success for the last seven years here,” said Johnson, who clinched a spot in the Countdown to the Championship. “They’re determined to win every year. We’re really thrilled to come out here with a win for Mopar on their 25th anniversary of this race. For them and the Bandimere family, having that marriage for 25 years, we really wanted to win it for that marriage. We pulled it off and we’re very happy.” Pederson knocked off Bob Tasca III to capture the Funny Car championship. It was his second win at Bandimere, coming 20 years after he was victorious in 1993. “I can remember winning in 1993 and winning this race means the same to win,” said Pedregon, who drove his 8,000-horsepower Toyota Camry to a 4.233 elapsed time at 295.46 mph in the final run. Spencer Massey beat Bob Vandergriff in the Top Fuel finals with an ET of 3.974 and 309.27 mph. He lost in the Mile High semifinals last year but won in 2011 at Bandimere. “We used all the data from last year and the year before,” said Massey. “I love it up here and the key to winning was to tune smart and drive smart.” Shawn Gann captured to Pro Stock Motorcycle title with a final-round triumph over Hector Arana Jr. for his first win in nine years.

“It was a long drought, but if you give up the fight, you’re never going to get out of that drought,” said Gann. Four Funny Car drivers actually lowered the track record July 19, but Pedregon, a two-time world champion, broke his own Bandimere standard during the second qualifying session with a 4.073 ET and a speed of 307.37 mph. Cruz had set the previous track mark July 19, 2011, with a run of 4.095. The NHRA national Funny Car ET record of 3.986 was established last year by Jack Beckman at Mohnton, Pa. “I consider it an honor to come back here and break that track record from two years ago,” said Pedregon. “ It was still daylight when we raced. The track was awesome. I was waiting for it to cool off a bit but conditions were great. I knew someone was going to run quicker than my 4.09 and I’m just glad it was us that did it.” Torrence, with Pueblo native Lee Beard serving as his new crew chief, earned the No. 1 Top Fuel qualifying spot with a record run in the fourth session July 20. He had a top speed of 319.60 mph, which broke Antron Brown’s Thunder Mountain record of 318.39 set in 2009. “It’s pretty cool to have your name on the top of the list at Bandimere,” said Torrence. “This is an awesome track.” During the sportsman Super Gas eliminations July 19, Bill Dennis of Roswell, N.M., hit the wall in his 1957 Corvette and flipped his car. He was released from the hospital later in the evening.

Rockies on verge of playoffs ... with a little help It’s time for the Colorado Rockies to pony up. Somehow, someway, the Rockies are right in the mix to win their first-ever division title. Call it a weak division, call it a fluke, but you also have to right now call them contenders. That is because, despite their struggles with Troy Tulowitzki being out for over a month (Rockies went 8-16 while Tulo was hurt), Colorado (48-51) currently sits just 3.5 games behind the NL West first-place Arizona Diamondbacks (51-47). The Rockies, who some said would lose 100 games this year, have somehow put themselves in position to steal a division title. Now, as sad as it sounds, many Rockies

diehards are waiting for the bottom to fall out and the Rockies to come crashing down. That’s because the Rockies’ ownership group is unwilling to pony up the dollars to acquire a much-needed starting pitcher

who could not only keep the Rockies competitive the entire season, but maybe even find a way to win the division. While the L.A. Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks are willing to spend literally whatever it takes to make their teams better before the July 31 trade deadline, the Rockies are instead shopping at the thrift store, adding veteran arms Mitchell Boggs and Armando Galarraga. Several high-profile pitchers are all rumored to be traded before the deadline; the Brewers’ Yovani Gallardo, Reds’ Mike Leake and White Sox Jake Peavy are just three upper-end, borderline aces who would not only come in and potentially win seven games the second half of this season,

but would also help over the next couple seasons. And while those guys come with a hefty contract, it’s not like the Rockies don’t have deep pockets. Sunday’s game at Coors Field drew 43,108 fans, and even on weeknights, they draw more than 35,000 fans. While most other teams are in the business of winning World Series titles, the Rockies are historically in the business of making money. But it also takes money to make money. It’s time to for the Rockies to open up the wallet, make a splash and award their fans with a team that has a legitimate chance to win a championship.

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July 25, 2013

Broken cycle, broken heart for Berry Littleton racer runs into bad luck at Bandimere

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Special to Colorado Community Media Littleton’s Mike Berry had a broken heart when his Pro Stock Motorcycle broke in the classification semifinals of the Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, causing a subsequent loss to Hector Arana Jr. of Milltown, Ind. Berry had qualified in the No. 2 position behind the No. 1 qualifier, Adam Arana, who would foul out on his second run, losing to former Trinidad resident Andrew Hines. Shawn Gann of Stoneville, N.C., was the classification winner, beating Hector Arana Jr. with his pass of 7.351 seconds at 181.08 mph to Arana’s 7.376/182.11 effort. “I blew it up and we spun the wheels,” said a dejected Berry. “I’m ecstatic about the weekend. We just need to fix the problem. I’m not going to do the rest of the Western Swing, but I’ll be coming back for Indianapolis. I just want to figure out the whole problem. “I was actually shocked to be the No. 2 qualifier,” said Berry, who opened with a win against L.E. Tonglet of Metairie, La. (7.320/180.69 to 7.363/181.47). “Something worked early, not just at the end for me. I just want to get a handle on it. I’m really pleased overall with the weekend, but finals and a win would have been sweet. We were excited.” Berry had reached the semifinals with a tremendous hole shot (.026 second) at the start, which enabled him to beat Matt Smith of King, N.C. (7.383/178.89 to 7.354-181.08).

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It’s been two decades since Cruz Pedregon of Brownsburg, Ind., won at Bandimere, but he fashioned what can be called a near-perfect weekend, winning the Funny Car championship. In the course of three days, Pedregon qualified No. 1 with a recordsetting pass of 4.073 seconds at 307.37 mph. He went on to defeat Bob Tasca III from Cranston, R.I., for the Mile High title with a pass of 4.233 seconds, 295.46 mph to Tasca III’s 4.408/257.04 effort. In winning for the 33rd time in his career, Pedregon defeated Todd Simpson of Ponder, Texas (4.188/295.46 to 4.376/206.70) to open his run, Ron Capps of Carlsbad,

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Littleton’s Mike Berry races his Pro Stock Motorcycle in the final round of qualifying on July 20 at Bandimere Speedway. Courtesy photo by Patrick Glenn MOPAR MILE HIGH NATIONALS RESULTS PROFESSIONALS

qualifier: Scott Strausheim, Parker.

Top Fuel Dragster — Champion: Spencer Massey, Brownsburg, Ind., ET 3.974, 309.27 mph. Runner-up: Bob Vandergriff, Alpharetta, Ga., ET 4.029, 304.67 mph,

Comp Eliminator — Champion: Todd Patterson, Augusta, Kan. Runner-up: Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont. Top qualifier: Alan Ellis, Mapleton, Utah.

Funny Car — Champion: Cruz Pedregon, Brownsburg, Ind., ET 4.233, 295.46 mph. Runner-up: Bob Tasca III, Cranston, R.I., ET 4.408, 257.04 mph.

Super Stock — Champion: Dan Fletcher, Churchville, N.Y. Runner-up: Justin Lamb, Henderson, Nev. Top qualifier: Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — Champion: Shawn Gann, Stoneville, N.C., ET 7.351, 181.08 mph. Runner-up: Hector Arana Jr., Milltown, Ind., ET 7.376, 182.11 mph.

Stock Eliminator — Champion: Justin Lamb, Henderson, Nev. Runner-up: Jeff Cunningham, Marquette, Kan. Top qualifier: Todd Patterson, Augusta, Kan.

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Top Sportsman — Champion: Jim White, Haysville, Kan. Runner-up: Greg Lair, Canyon, Texas. Top qualifier: Mark Lowell, Eagle.

Super Comp — Champion: Chris Bombard, Watkins. Runner-up: Lindsey Cramsey, Morrison. Top qualifier: Cody Perkins, Buffdale, Utah. Super Gas — Champion: Trevor Larson, Starbuck, Minn. Runner-up: Robert Powledge, Raton, N.M. Top

Calif. (4.178/297.35 to 4.282/296.18), and Del Worsham of Villa Park, Calif. (4.232/292.84 to 5.261/155.9). “To run the table with the low ET puts the pressure on,” Pedregon said. “This is just a difficult place to race. I’m grateful and happy that we were able to break a track record. Each win means as much as it does with the other 33. They just all mean a lot to me. Can we sweep the Western Swing? We’ll see. We’ve got the good start.” Tasca III opened his run to the final upsetting John Force of Yorba Linda, Calif. (4.268-296.76 to 4.313288.33), followed by victories against Tim Wilkerson (4.237-303.03 to 4.307274.22) and Robert Hight of Yorba Linda, Calif. (4.221-302.89 to 4.434230.13).

Top Dragster — Champion: Jeff Koron, Hays, Kan. Runner-up: Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan. Top qualifier: Rob McKinley Jr., Conroe, Texas.

Top fuel dragster Like Funny Car, there were no Colorado drivers in Top Fuel, a classification won by Spencer Massey. Yet it was a step up in the right direction for the Brownsburg, Ind., resident. Massey, who was the runner-up in the Mile Highs last season, came through to beat Bob Vandergriff of Alpharetta, Ga., with a pass of 3.974 seconds, 309.27 mph to Vandergriff’s 4.029/304.67 effort. He had reached the final with his victory against teammate Shawn Langdon (3.966/309.98 to 3.975/309.20), his quarterfinal win over Mike Strasburg of Lehi, Utah (3.996/305.91 to 5.213/138.77), and his opening round win against Clay Millican of Drummonds, Tenn., (3.970/311.99 to 4.011/304.74).

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July 25, 2013

Roommate arrested in Meyer murder By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Authorities have arrested the former roommate of a Wheat Ridge woman whose remains were recently found in Park County, five months after her disappearance. Melissa Miller, 54, was arrested at Wheat Ridge police headquarters on the afternoon of July 15 and was later transported to Park County, where she is being held for the alleged murder of Leann “Annie” Meyer, 51. Miller, of Lakewood, made her first court appearance the day after her arrest, where a Park County judge set the suspect’s bond at $50,000, cash-only. At this point, those who are close to the case are staying mum as to what led to Meyer’s death or what Miller’s alleged motive was. A judge granted prosecutors’ request to seal court documents that typi-

cally provide details about the investigation. “At this point, it’s an ongoing and active investigation,” said District Attorney Thom LeDoux of the 11th Judicial District, which includes Park County. “We don’t seal documents as a matter of routine, but we want to be able to review law enforcement reports.” Like LeDoux, Wheat Ridge police spokesman John Romero would not go into details about his knowledge of the case, only saying that, “A lot of Miller things happened since we found her remains.” Romero said that LeDoux’s office, and not Wheat Ridge police, will be handling inquiries about the case, going forward. The fact that the case will be prosecuted in Park County indicates that the crime

was committed there. For now, Miller is being held on a second-degree murder charge, which carries with it a penalty range of between 16 and 48 years in prison. However, charges could change after prosecutors have had a chance to do their own investigation, LeDoux said. Miller used to live with Meyer and had been on authorities’ radar as a “person of interest” in the case, prior to her arrest. Wheat Ridge police Cmdr. Dave Pickett told reporters last week that investigators’ ability to question Miller about her role in the case was limited because she had invoked her constitutional right against self-incrimination.

Meyer’s remains were found on private property near Bailey on July 4, a finding that Wheat Ridge police Cmdr. Dave Pickett acknowledged last week was the “first significant lead in this case.” Meyer spoke with her mother on the phone on Feb. 10, but that was the last time she had contact with any of her friends or family. Two of her vehicles were found the next month: Her 1995 silver Toyota pickup in a parking lot near West 72nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard on March 13, and, a few days later, a 2009 RAV4, discovered in Wheat Ridge.

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