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MY NAME IS

DAMIEN BERG

Former combat medic is president-elect of international organization About me I was born in Clovis, California, and joined the military at age 17 so I could travel the world.

I served in both the Army and Air Force as a combat medic.

I come from a strong military lineage, and I’ve always wanted to serve my country and take care of people.

While I was in Iraq, my wife was driving across the country, and she stayed a night in Colorado and fell in love with the place.

That was 2005, and now I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

Keeping surgical instruments clean After my time in the service I got into sterile processing for surgical instruments, and just kept learning and growing with my career. I came to St. Anthony in July of last year and now have 24 direct reports, and we process about 13,000 instrument sets. I tell my staff that we must make sure everything is ready when a

POLICE NEWS IN A HURRY surgeon needs it, that it works — and it’s sterile.

While we don’t do direct patient care, everything we do touches patients. With surgical instruments, you can have the best surgeons, but if my staff doesn’t properly clean and sterilize the instruments, it doesn’t matter.

We’re behind-the-scenes people, but when you have a good surgical outcome, we’re part of that team.

Becoming president-elect To be on International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management ballot, you have to be nominated by your peers. A committee picks two or three qualified candidates, and then it’s open to voters from all over the country to decide. This was more of a competitive election than they’ve had before. And between social media outreach and grass roots efforts, I was able to connect with a lot of people.

I’m the first person from Colorado to be elected president of the IAHCSMM. My main goals are to promote educational excellence, promote excellence within the profession, partner with other professional organizations and become a leader and voice for our profession.

The importance of this work I wish more people knew about the work we do. There’s both

Police investigate early morning shooting Lakewood Police are investigating a probable homicide in the early morning hours of June 19.

According to a release from the department, police responded to a call at about 12:29 a.m. of “shots heard” at a motel in the 700 block of Kipling Street. Officers arrived and found one male victim deceased at the motel.

No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.

Damien Berg, manager of sterile processing at St. Anthony Hospital, works on cleaning surgical instruments for surgeons on staff.

Berg was recently elected as the president of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management.

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science and engineering in the processes we do to make sure surgeons remain focused on their care. There is always somebody behind a surgeon helping them out.

I’m proud of what I’ve done.

And by having this platform and association, I’ll have the opportunity to advocate and share my passion with anybody and everybody I can.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Attorney found guilty of stealing from grandmother A Jefferson County jury found attorney Glenn William Gregory, 55, guilty of 13 theft-related counts for bilking his 89-year-old step-grandmother, Martha Villano, out of $1.3 million, according to a news release from the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s office.

According to a news release, the money was taken from bank accounts opened in the name of the Martha Violet Villano Trust Fund.

The trust was to be used for Villano’s benefit until her death and was bled down to $24 by the time the case was filed in 2016, the news release said.

Gregory was trustee for the trust and had power of attorney for Villano.

Between August 2006 and May 2015, Gregory disbursed more than $1.3 million from the trust’s accounts, including cash, online transfers to other accounts controlled by Gregory, and gifts to five family members, the district’s attorney’s office reported Prosecutors presented evidence to the jury that the sole purpose of the trust was to provide for Villano and that he did not have permission to use any of those funds for his personal use.

The jury deliberated two days after four days of trial before finding Gregory guilty of all counts: five counts of theft at-risk adult, seven counts of theft and one count of theft.

He remains free on $150,000 bond. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 18.

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NEWS IN A HURRY District Attorney’s Citizen Academy The 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its District Attorney’s Citizen Academy.

The academy will take place from 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday Sept. 20 to Dec. 6 at the District Attorney’s office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.

Deadline to submit an application is Aug. 25.

Participants must live in Jefferson or Gilpin counties. Candidates must pass a criminal history review.

The 12-week course will provide an opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system and an inside look at prosecution and law enforcement in the 1st Judicial District.

To learn more, visit www.districtat-

torney1.com or contact Mark Pautler at mpautler@jeffco.us or 303-271-6800.

SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association program at Foothills Art Center People with mild memory loss and their care partners are invited to participate in a free program from 11 a.m. to noon June 25 in the main gallery of the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden.

The program is offered through a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado.

Participation is free but registration is required. Contact Maura McInerney at 720-749-5513 or maura@foothillsartcenter.org. To register online, select the event on the Foothills Art Center’s

website: www.foothillsartcenter.org.

For more information on Alzheimer’s Disease or other SPARK! programs, call the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter at 303-813-1669 or visit www. sparkcolorado.org.

Trail project at Van Bibber Park Jeffco Open Space is hosting a Summer Solstice Trail Project at Van Bibber Park from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 24 at Van Bibber Park, 5575 Ward Road, Arvada.

Volunteers will help restore existing trails and nearby social trails.

The event is open to anybody 14 years and older. However, volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants

must be in good physical condition and able to use a variety of labor tools. Participants must also be prepared for numerous and changing environmental conditions, including weather.

Lunch will be provided.

The event is limited to 40 participants and registration is required.

To register and learn more about required clothing and gear, visit https://offero.jeffco.us/Calendar and select the event on the calendar. Additional questions may also be directed to Jana Johns, Jeffco Open Space’s volunteer specialist, at 303-271-5971.

To learn more about Jeffco Open Space or Van Bibber Park, visit www. jeffco.us/open-space.

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Clearing the Deck: Topics Worthy of Mention, But Not a Full Column Call this “Short Attention Span” writing…

A lot of veterans don’t realize that they can There are numerous topics I’ve been wanting buy homes well above the VA loan limit mento write about that keep accumutioned above. They can borrow lating because I can’t fashion REAL ESTATE 100% up to that loan limit and TODAY them into a full-sized column.

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Moved to Middle Schools Also, even 100% VA loans don’t Educators and many parents impose mortgage insurance fees. have concluded that sixth gradBy JIM SMITH, Please Use Your Turn ers would do better in a school Realtor® Signals in Roundabouts with 7th and 8th graders, and If you’re not driving straight through a the Jeffco School Board has already begun to make that change. What you may not roundabout, like 90% of your fellow drivers, know is that if your 6th grader is still as- wouldn’t it be nice to let other drivers know? signed to the elementary school, you can Whether I’m turning left or right at a rounda“choice” that student into the middle school. bout, I want oncoming drivers to know that That’s the official term for it — I find it inter- I’m not going straight like everyone else. For esting that our educators have decided that some reason, many drivers don’t think turn signals are necessary in a roundabout, and “choice” can be a verb, not just a noun… the police have indicated confusion about You May Want to Put Your Home in whether they’re legally required, but I think a Trust Instead of in Your Name it’s simple courtesy. What do you think?

Experts recommend that you not put your home in your own name, but in a living trust. Sellers Deserve Quality Feedback Why? Because people die, trusts don’t. on Showings of Their Home One of the most valuable features of using When you die with a home in your name, a court has to decide who gets your house, a professional showing service is the autoeven if you have a will. If it’s in a trust, you mated request for feedback which is sent to decide who the successor trustee is, and you the showing agent by email right after each showing. can change the trustees over time.

When you interview a listing agent, be I like what Linda Sommers, a lawyer specializing in estate law, likes to say: “Everyone sure to ask (1) whether they use a showing has an estate plan; if you don’t have one of service (we recommend Centralized Showing Service, which dominates that industry), and your own, the state has one for you.”

(2) how many and what kind of feedback VA Loans, Even Up to $1.5 Million, requests will be emailed to agents after the Can Make Sense for Veterans showing.

Plain vanilla VA loans — with no down CSS offers two kinds of emails — one with payment up to $493,350 in the Denver metro multiple choice survey questions which the area — are a great veteran’s benefit, but agent (with your input) can write; or the nonthey do carry a “VA Funding Fee” of 2.15% survey kind which asks for feedback and of the loan amount. That fee drops to 1.5% if provides the agent with an open text field. you put down 5% or more and to 1.25% if Because you can’t predict the feedback you put down 10% or more of the purchase you will receive, I recommend you request price. On a $400,000 loan, that fee can total the non-survey, open-ended kind of email $8,600. But if you’re a veteran with a service- request, so you get the most useful possible connected disability, the fee is waived. feedback from buyers.

Why Are Auto Manufacturers Still Building Petroleum Fueled Cars?

tiny homes are being built as a partial solution to the homeless problem. Smart!

I recently read that half the cost of building a conventional gas-powered automobile is related to the gas engine — everything from the cooling system to the transmission to the exhaust system. An electric car has just a battery and an electric motor, with only wires connecting them. Not even a transmission!

Even without a further decline in the cost of the batteries — already half what they used to be — building an electric vehicle is easier and less resource consuming, and is better for the environment. Volkswagen says it will produce 30 new models of battery electric cars across its 12 marques (which include Audi, and Porsche) by 2020. Consumers can help accelerate this conversion in manufacturing by declining to purchase cars which, I believe, are already obsolete.

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Tiny Houses Are a Trend, Not a Passing Fad, Journal Reports

On April 3, the Denver Business Journal had a headline that read, “Tiny Houses Are Big Business,” and described the Sprout Tiny Homes factory in LaJunta, Colorado. The company makes five models up to 14.5 feet wide by 34 feet long and up to 760 square feet — less than the size of a 4-car garage.

A tiny house was on Boulder’s Green Home Tour last year, and the owners raved about it. Visitors, including me, liked what they saw, and it’s clear to me that tiny homes are going to continue to catch on. In Denver,

Offering a Bonus to a Selling Agent Could Be Unethical

Sometimes the “broker remarks” in an MLS listing will offer a cash bonus to the buyer if he brings an offer by a particular date or for full price. At Golden Real Estate, we do not condone this practice because of its questionable ethics.

Agents are supposed to work in their clients’ best interest. “Broker remarks” are not visible to buyers, and there’s the possibility that an agent might steer his buyer to purchase a home solely because it earns him a higher commission, which would be unethical in our opinion. We believe that any financial incentive should be offered to the buyer, not the agent. What do you think?

HOA Management Company Transfer Fees Are Out of Control

I’ve written about this before, but recently I have seen further outlandishness in the fees which management companies are charging for such simple tasks as providing a letter stating that the seller is current on his dues. $200 is not uncommon for that simple letter.

And imagine charging $400 or more just to change the owner’s name on the management company’s records. How about a $200 move-out fee to the seller and another $200 move-in fee to the buyer?

Every year there’s an effort by some legislators to rein in these fees, and every year the trade association for management companies spends lots of money in campaign contributions and other legal bribes to convince legislators that these fees are reasonable and should not be controlled in any way.

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HometownIMPRESSIONS M O M E N TS I N T I M E F R O M YO U R C O M M U N I T Y

Arc Thrift Store opens third Lakewood location 25,000-square-foot store will employ 40 people

Heather Pyle, an Arc Ambassador, celebrates the June 15 opening of the new Arc Thrift Store at Wadsworth Boulevard and Jewell Avenue with Arky.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The early morning hour June 15 didn’t stop a sizable crowd of Lakewood residents, Arc ambassadors and city leaders from gathering in a parking lot at Wadsworth Boulevard and Jewell Avenue.

The crowd was there on the beautiful summer day to celebrate the opening of Arc Thrift Stores’s third Lakewood location — and 25th statewide — at 7677 W. Jewell Ave. “People were so excited when we announced an Arc store was coming ...,” said Sue King, vice president of the South Lakewood Business Association. “We’re just

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thrilled to have them come to the area.”

The new 25,000-square-foot store has 40 employees, more than 25,000 items on the floor and is expected to have more than 200,000 customer transactions annually, said Lloyd Lewis, president and CEO of Arc Thrift Stores.

The chain of nonprofit thrift stores is headquar-

tered in Lakewood, and all of the money made at locations statewide support other nonprofits working for the betterment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“The best thing about this business is the money goes to supporting our 14 advocacy partners, all of whom help to serve people with

intellectual disabilities,” he said. “Our stores employ 300 people with disabilities, and it’s great to see so many of these Arc ambassadors here today.”

Arky, the Arc Thrift Store mascot, was also on hand to take photos and receive more than a few hugs from ambassadors. There were also a couple pirates to add some

color to the affair.

“It’s so great to see all the investment going on in this particular area,” said Karen Harrison, Ward 5 councilmember. “We’re seeing some really positive changes here, and the Arc is a great example of that.”

Before the ribbon was cut and shopping began, many community partners and leaders spoke about the new store’s benefits for Lakewood and the Wadsworth and Jewell area. But all made it clear the biggest beneficiaries are the organizations that will continue to do vital work because of the money earned at the store.

“In addition to jobs, this store will help us provide help to those who need our services,” said Lori Ropa, executive director of The Arc of Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties. “It’s because of these stores we don’t have to spend every day trying to keep the lights on.”

Thousands to participate in Bike to Work Day Annual event takes place June 28

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

June 24 & 25 July 1-2 & 8-9 Colorado Railroad Museum Golden, Colorado

Visit ticketweb.com/dowt or call 866-468-7630

June is Colorado Bike Month, and 12,700 people are expected to participate in the annual Bike to Work Day on June 28.

A number of sponsors in Jefferson County are offering stations for cyclist commuters to stop in for breakfast, water breaks or socializing with others. Breakfast stations are open from 6:30-9 a.m., water stations from 3:30-6 p.m. and a couple of locations are offering after-work bike parties with various hours.

All participants are urged to register to help track the impact of reducing the amount of cars on the road for one day.

To register, or find more information on Bike to Work Day stations, visit www.biketoworkday.us. The website also includes information on joining a group ride, maps and bike safety tips.

Jefferson County Bike to Work Day stations Arvada: All locations will serve as a breakfast stop from 6:30-9 a.m.

• A New Spin, 6410 Wadsworth Bypass • Memorial Park in Olde Town Arvada, 8001 W. 59th Ave. • Arvada Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, 9122 W. 88th Ave. Golden: All locations will serve as a breakfast stop from 6:30-9 a.m.

• City of Golden, 1010 Washington Ave. • Colorado School of Mines Outdoor Recreation Center, 1651 Elm St. • End of West Line Station at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway • MillerCoors, Bill Coors Wellness Center, 1109 Ford St. • TheCyclist-Lawyer.com/Feedback Sports Station at 32nd and McIntrye, in Golden Lakewood: Locations to serve as a breakfast SEE BIKE, P21

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Sale of school building spurs passion for neighborhood Neighbors hope to maintain character of Morse Park

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

To visit the Morse Park Neighborhood is to take a step back into Lakewood’s history.

The homes in the area, south of West 26th Avenue and north of Colfax, between Kipling and Wadsworth, are smaller and practically burrow into the heavily treed land. The lots are larger, and the horses that wander through some of these properties look perfectly at home in the rural setting.

Perhaps this is why the Hoyt Street School, 2001 Hoyt St., seems to stand so tall among its neighbors. Built 70 years ago, the school has gone through several renovations and owners, but has remained a constant in the neighborhood.

And that’s just how the neighbors like it.

“We all passionately love this neighborhood,” said Vicky Peters, who has lived in her home since 1991. “The school building is just gorgeous and has so much potential to be something great.”

The potential comes from the fact that the 29,917-square-foot building is for sale, along with the 2.6-acre site it sits on, after Jefferson County Public Schools decided in February the building was no longer needed for school purposes.

“It’s a smaller building and just can’t support a traditional school population there,” said Bruce Huxley, Jefferson County School District’s director of planning and property.

“We have no preconceived notions on what the new owner will do with the site. We just want to put it out on the market and see what kind of interest there is.”

The school’s most recent tenant was the Sobesky Academy, but when it first opened in 1947, it was the North Lakewood Elementary school. In 1998, it was converted to the McClain Community High School, and in 2003 the building was remodeled as the home of Sobesky. Sobesky moved to a location in Wheat Ridge in 2015.

Throughout the decades, the school has maintained its classic architecture, and brick alcoves, and so Tim Rogers, from Genesee Commercial Group, was tapped to assist the district in selling the property. The school’s current listing is $2.8 million.

“This 70-year-old building has a significant amount of connection with the community, and so we’re hoping that some kind of public agency with a positive purpose will be interested,” Rogers said. “What we need is a seller who understands how the use of the site affects the neighbors and neighborhood at large.”

Since the sale was announced, residents like Peters have become involved in the process, sharing hopes and plans with Rogers for the school to remain as is — and to be used in a

The Hoyt Street School, located at 2001 Hoyt St., has been home to three different schools in its 70 years. Now the school building is for sale.

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ABOUT HOYT STREET SCHOOL • Located at 2001 Hoyt St. • Two-story, 29,917 square-foot building on 2.6 acre site.

• Contains 17 classrooms, 12 offices, one elevator.

• Adjacent to an RTD bus stop. Also has 39 parking spaces.

• Potential historic building designation.

• Built in 1947 as North Lakewood Elementary School. In 1998, the building was converted to McLain Community High School. In 2003, it was remodeled as the home of Sobesky Academy.

• Sale price: $2.8 million

creative way.

“There are all kinds of ways the building could be used, including turning it into a makerspace,” Peters said. “That’s a place where people can come and make things, like woodworking, art and other stuff like that.

It could also be a place for tutoring, meetings and classes, as well.”

The last thing Morse Park neighbors want is for the Hoyt Street School to be knocked down or used for any kind of housing development, Peters said.

And yet, because so many people are looking to move to Lakewood, a city that is largely built out, she is worried that’s what will happen.

“We want a buyer who will keep the current zoning of the lot, which is large lot residential,” she said. “People are looking for these kinds of spaces, and our fingers are crossed that it will be used to build community in our neighborhood.”

There has been a great deal of interest from a variety of buyers, Rogers said, though he is hoping a school, religious or community organization ends up buying the land. As long as the new owner decides to stay within the current zoning, there would be no need for any kind of neighborhood meeting when they take over.

“Neighbors are obviously concerned with things like traffic and construction,” he said. “They’re sensitive to

any changes that new owners could bring.”

Peters and other neighbors see a potential historic building designation for the building, and are considering using any possible grants and donations to try to purchase the property if necessary.

“We have generations of families who have lived in this area and want it to stay how it is,” Peters said. “We all get so excited talking about the possibilities of what the school could be for our community.”

For more information, visit www.2001HoytStreet.com.

One of the empty classrooms last used by Sobesky Elementary. Now the building, located at 2001 Hoyt St., is for sale after being empty for more than year.

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Jeffco Vietnam vets search for platoon members They hope to organize 50th anniversary event in June 2018

HELP FIND THESE MEMBERS

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Neither Joe Sleevi nor Donald Emmot spoke much about their time in the service during the Vietnam War to their families.

There was the unwelcoming reception they received upon their return, as well as some unhappy memories.

But, mainly, they just wanted to move on with their lives.

“Some good soldiers came out of the war, and some gave the ultimate sacrifice,” Sleevi, a Lakewood resident, said. “But most soldiers were in between, and that’s where some very heartfelt stories of their experiences remain to be told.”

So, in February, Sleevi began thinking that June 28, 2018, would be the 50th anniversary of when he, Emmot and about 43 others from Jefferson County were sworn in as the Jefferson County Platoon.

“One of my best friends knew Joe from when they worked together, and he connected us,” Emmot, a Bear Valley resident, said. “After basic, all of us went to different places, and no one kept in contact after that, so I haven’t seen any of these guys since then.”

About 40 Jeffco high school students formed the Jefferson County Platoon, which took the oath of office on June 28, 1968. Two members are trying to organize a reunion for June 2018 and need help in locating members of the platoon.

COURTESY PHOTO Through word of mouth, social media and the internet, Sleevi and Emmot, who were both platoon sergeants during basic training, have been working to find the other members of their platoon to invite them and their families for a reunion in June 2018.

“My mom saved all kinds of stuff

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from when I was in the military and I’ve finally been going through that material,” Emmot said. “It was amazing at the time how ashamed people made you feel that you joined the military.”

The Jefferson County Platoon was unique, Sleevi and Emmot explained, because its members were allowed to join in the buddy system, which meant they would stay together all the way through basic training in Fort Bliss, Texas.

“We had kids from pretty much every high school in Jeffco,” said Sleevi, who had graduated from Alameda High School before enlisting. “There was a big celebration when we took our oath of enlistment at the Westland Center, including a congressman.”

Both men having been trying to collect the names of all their fellow platoon members, which is proving difficult without any records or idea of what happened to them during and after the war.

“This was all in 1968, so many of us went right to Vietnam after basic and advanced individual training,” Sleevi said. “We don’t know much about what happened to the guys when they went there, but I think most spent at least a year in Vietnam.”

During his time in Vietnam, Emmot, who graduated from Wheat Ridge High School, was a combat engineer who did mine sweeping on roads and explosive ordnance removal, and then became an instructor at the Combat Leadership school in Cu Chi, Vietnam. He was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, after

Help connect the members of the Jefferson County Platoon The Jefferson County Platoon was given the oath of enlistment into the Army on June 28, 1968, at the Westland Center in Lakewood.

Joe Sleevi and Donald Emmot are searching for members of the platoon as they prepare for a 50th anniversary celebration in June 2018. Anyone with information on the following people can visit Jeffcoplatoon.myevent.com, email JPlatoon@outlook.com, or call Sleevi at 303-985-8361: (First name unknown) Bowen Ernest Bustam (First name unknown) Callahan Richard Callahan (First name unknown) Crestwell (First name unknown) Duke (First name unknown) Galbreath Charles Keogh (First name unknown) McGrew Robert Moore Jerry Newell (First name unknown) Oney Rich Phillips Pat Rodgers (First name unknown) Showalter Perry Skodlund John Udick returning from the war. After he left the service, he worked for phone companies, and recently retired from Xcel Energy.

Sleevi served as a member of a forward observer party with an infantry unit while he was Vietnam.

After he left the service, he was a firefighter and retired from West Metro Fire and Rescue.

As part of the planning for the reunion, Sleevi and Emmot reached out to local organizations and legislators like Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat in Colorado’s 7th District, for any help they can provide.

“I look forward to do what I can to help Joe and the members of the Jefferson County Platoon reconnect,” Perlmutter wrote in an email interview. “As I’ve seen from hosting several Vietnam 50th Commemoration Ceremonies, it means so much for veterans with shared experiences to meet and reconnect after all these years — they finally feel welcome home.”

So far, the duo has made contact with about a dozen members of the platoon, and is working on fundraising efforts to pay for the event, as well as help pay for travel expenses for any members who live out of state.

“The more stuff I found rummaging through old boxes looking for clues about these guys, the more memories started coming back,” Emmot said. “I just started telling stories about my time in the service for the first time.”

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Community digs into history at Magic Mountain Denver Museum of Nature & Science hosts public archaeological excavation digs

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or two weeks, there’s been a lot of cheering at Magic Mountain.

“I’m very interested in bringing archaeology to the public,” said Dr. Michele Koons, curator of archaeology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. “And it’s exciting to have a site right in our own backyards.”

At the top of the hour from June 10-16 and again from June 19-24, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science took participants on a community archaeological dig at Magic Mountain, near the Apex Trailhead in Golden.

Participants received a general site tour, which included a brief history of the site, and an opportunity to help archaeologists excavate. Museum experts and volunteers led the tours and digs.

“Archaeological digs are just cool,” said Lakewood resident Donna Bunger. “I wanted to come out and see what they were finding.”

And finding things they were. Mostly shards — pieces of broken tools or arrowheads — and burnt bone.

Community members, from left, Lindsay Hislop, Nate Tipple, Jolene Cox and Eric Hislop dig for artifacts on June 14 at Magic Mountain. Lindsay Hislop signed up her friends and family to participate in the community dig, which was put on by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STREADMAN There’s proof that people lived here 7,000 years ago, Koons said.

“Probably longer,” she said. “It’s very possible the first Coloradans lived here 10,000 years ago.”

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Mountain came to the museum in 1936, Koons said. These peaked the interest of other archaeologists affiliated with the museum, particularly a husband-and-wife team, the Huschers, in the 1940s. Following in their footsteps, Cynthia IrwinWilliams, the first woman to graduate with an archaeology degree from Harvard University, formally excavated the site in 1959-60 for her dissertation to earn her PhD. Bunger participated as a spectator during the 1996 community-based archaeology program conducted by Fort Collins-based Centennial Archaeology, Inc. Without a background in archaeology, Bunger noticed the Magic Mountain dig included a bunch of small lots, while the one in 1996 was one big square, she said.

“My guess is that this one is more targeted,” Bunger said.

Koons got the idea for the community archaeological dig because technology has advanced so much, she said. She pitched the idea to Denver Museum of Nature & Science, which funded it as a pilot program.

All of the artifacts that are recovered will be examined by Koons and will become a part of the museum.

The Golden History Museums will be hosting Koons for a lecture on the history of the archeological site and talk on the artifacts found during this excavation in September.

Because the community-based archeology is a pilot program, if or when another dig at Magic Mountain will happen in the near future is uncertain, Koons said.

Lindsay Hislop signed up her parents, brother, neighbors and a few friends to participate on June 14.

Most of the group lives on Lookout Mountain, so they’ve hiked Apex Trail a lot, Hislop said, and heard

Gretchen Larson of Lookout Mountain studies a piece of an arrowhead found at Magic Mountain during a community archaeological dig on June 14. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science put on the community digs June 10-24.

IF YOU GO The Golden History Museums is hosting Dr. Michele Koons, curator of archaeology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Golden History Center, 923 10th St. Koons’ presentation will be a lecture on the history of the Magic Mountain archeological site and the artifacts found during the June community-based excavation of the site.

The event is free for members of Golden History Museums and Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Cost for non-members is $5.

To register, visit www.goldenhistory.org.

To learn more about Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s excavation efforts at Magic Mountain, visit www.dmns.org/ magicmountain. about the archeological discoveries that had been made in the area in the past.

“We always knew the Magic Mountain site existed, but we didn’t know exactly where,” Hislop said. “I knew my whole family would enjoy this.”

From the 1860s to about the 1920s, much looting happened at this site, Koons said.

So the purpose of bringing archelogy to the public, she said, is two-fold: It gives the community an opportunity to learn about how archeology is applied and about the area’s prehistory and peoples. But it also is a way to emphasize to the public the importance of preservation efforts.

Archeological sites are nonrenewable resources, Koons said.

“We’re hoping to raise awareness and inform people about what’s out here,” she said, “and why it’s important to preserve archeological sites.”

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June 22, 2017

NEWS IN A HURRY Resurfacing of Colfax begins Beginning the week of June 12, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor partner, APC Construction Co., will begin work on roadway repairs and improvements along Colfax Avenue between Interstate 70 and Kipling Street in Jefferson County.

This $2.9 million project consists of asphalt resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, ADA ramp installation, traffic signal updates and minor bridge repairs.

Motorists should expect single- and double-lane closures on Colfax for the duration of the project. Typical working hours are from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and overnight between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Weekend work may occur as needed.

A vehicle-width restriction of 12 feet will be in effect through the project zone.

For additional information, call 303-317-3311, email colfaxresurfacing@gmail.com or visit the project website and sign up for updates at www.codot.gov/projects/us-40-colfax-resurfacing-i-70-to-kipling.

Jumpstreet reopens at Mills Mall Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park reopened June 16, after contractors finished early repairs from severe damage caused by the May 8 storm that shut down Colorado Mills Mall.

The 42,000-square-foot facility was able to reopen earlier than November, when the rest of mall is scheduled to reopen, because Jumpstreet is in a detached portion of the mall, according to a release from Jumpstreet.

Seat on Planning Commission open The Ward 2 seat of the Lakewood Planning Commission is open.

The commission conducts public hearings on rezoning and subdivision applications, approves certain special use permits and reviews site plans; members also serve on the Board of Adjustment.

The commission meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month for regular meetings and at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for study sessions. Applicants must live in Ward 2.

Apply at Lakewood.org/GetOnBoard, which provides a full description of the qualifications. Deadline is 5 p.m. on July 14.

For additional information, contact Michelle Millard at 303-987-7086 or micmil@lakewood.org.

West Metro Fire crew rescues owl The crew with West Metro Fire and Rescue’s Tower 14 and Engine 11 rescued an owl, whose wing was

wrapped up in fishing line, from a tree on June 14.

The bird was stuck about 20 feet up in a tree in the Willow Springs subdivision, just off Bellevue, west of C-470.

According to West Metro, residents had seen the bird and were worried about it, so they called the department.

The bird was taken to Golden View Veterinary Hospital and examined by Dr. Kris Ahlgrim, who thinks “Woody” is in good condition, with no broken wings or visible wounds.

The owl will be transferred to the Birds of Prey Foundation in Broomfield, where they will take over care and hopefully released the owl back into the wild.

Golden View says it gets two or three owls a year that are rescued, along with other birds of prey, like hawks.

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Month later, hailstorm still hurts Roofing permits swamp area building departments

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Mike Pondell is number 59.

The red number counter above the Wheat Ridge Building Permit Department desk has been stuck at 58 for more than an hour after a credit card machine broke down and brought the line to a halt.

Pondell arrived at Wheat Ridge City Hall to proceed with four hail repair roofing permits at 6:20 a.m. on June 2. He said he had shown up the day before, but had been told to come back the next day after the department declared it couldn’t process any more permits after 9:30 a.m.

“I am a genuinely patient person,” said Pondell, owner of Big Creek Roofing. He explained that part of his patience comes from understanding the scope of the damage done by the May 8 hailstorm that pelted extensive damage across the metro area. His company applied for 27 roofing permits on June 1 alone.

“This is probably the worst they’ve seen since at least 2009,” Pondell said of area cities.

Permit requests overwhelm city Just behind Wheat Ridge’s city hall on June 2 a roofing crew could be seen, stripping off a damaged roof. A dozen different roofing company signs dotted the lawns of other houses for blocks in all directions, showing the breadth of the hail destruction.

Swamped by the high demand for roofing building permits and inspection requests, Wheat Ridge had to stop accepting new permit applications for several days in the last few weeks.

Wheat Ridge City Manager Patrick Goff said he can understand the frustration, but the city has a responsibility to maintain the quality and thouroughness of the permitting process for the public’s sake.

Since Memorial Day, city inspectors have averaged 91 roof inspections a day, even while dozens more homeowners and roofing contractors show

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car windows broken from the Larry H. Miller car lot on Colfax

employees laid off while Colorado Mills remains closed for repairs A roofing crew works on a complete re-roofing of 2790 Vance St., just behind Wheat Ridge City Hall. The majority of homes in the area suffered some sort of damage from the May 8 hailstorm, leading to a surge in roofing permits and inspection requests.

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up daily to pull additional permits to fix work approved by insurance companies.

A veteran building inspector left the city just before the storm hit. Two additional building inspectors were brought in on June 5 to help, and Goff said that seems to have worked. By June 8 the city was able to accept more applications and reopened its online application portal for contractors like Pondell.

In 2009, Wheat Ridge issued about 6,000 roofing permits.

“I’m assuming, based on the volume we’re seeing, that this is going to be more,” Goff said.

According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, the May 8 storm is believed to be the most expensive to ever strike the metro area, and will generate more than 150,000 auto insurance claims and 50,000 homeowners’ insurance claims totaling $1.4 billion.

The association estimates the 2009 storm caused $845.5 million in adjusted dollars.

Higher workload across Jeffco Like Wheat Ridge, the cities of Golden and Lakewood, and Jefferson

County as a whole, are experiencing a surge in demand for roofing permits and inspections.

The City of Lakewood conducts its roof permit process online, which has helped residents avoid a long line at city hall, city engineer Anne Heine said.

“We’ve been processing about 100 requests a day, and we expect that to go up,” she said. “We are going to be hiring additional staff to help with the demand.”

The average permit requests are about 10 a day, Heine said, and staff is currently doing about 30 roof inspections a day. Once more permits start going through, she said roof inspections could total more than 100 a day.

“After the storm of 2009, we had about 15,000 permits issued in the ensuing months,” Heinie said.

Scott Greer, chief building officer in Golden, said that since May 1 his department has received 250 roof permit requests, more than a 50 percent increase from the total number of permits the city received in the entire first half of 2016.

“We’re having to do all we can to keep up,” Greer said. The city was considering contracting out for an additional inspector to keep up with the volume.

Jefferson County’s Building Safety Division has reported an 84 percent rise in reroofing permits.

“After experiencing these types of events in the past the Division continues to plan and prepare for storms and disasters of this nature,” said Jeffco’s Chief Building Inspector Jeff Ricklefs. He reports that an experienced staff helped the department handle with influx without a break in service.

Importance of the process Lillian Duran is number 60.

Retired now, she has lived with her husband near 38th and Kipling since 2002. In the 2009 storm, her

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million dollars in lost sales tax revenue to Lakewood billion dollars in estimated insurance claims

WHEAT RIDGE WHAMMIED The May 8 hailstorm caused Wheat Ridge considerable pain, even before the permitting crunch.

“At least 60 percent of our vehicles were damaged in some way,” City Manager Patrick Goff said.

The employee parking lot had its own share of damage. Goff said the lot includes quite a few replacements now, including one for his own car.

Down the street, many of the decorative lamps along 38th Avenue also were damaged, forcing the city to turn off some of them for the last month. Hard-to-replace decorative bulbs have been swapped out for LED bulbs. roof, gutters and siding took considerable damage. Similar damage happened this time around. Luckily, her husband and nephew happen to be roofers and are ready to do the work — if the number ever changes.

“I don’t remember (the permit process) being quite this hectic in 2009,” Duran said. But, she added, the city had been making an effort to explain what was causing the delays to the waiting folks.

Major work like reroofing has to be permitted by the property’s municipality or county. Wheat Ridge is like most cities, and like Jefferson County, in requiring a midroof and finished roof inspection. A midroof inspection allows the city to ensure the roofing crew has done its work properly before the shingles go on.

The city halted the midroof inspection requirement in the midst of the 2009 recovery, Goff said, but later had some reports of fraudulent and shoddy work.

“So,” he said, “we’re sticking to it this time.”

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June 22, 2017

‘My uncle is finally ... home’ WWII veteran honored in Lakewood High School memorial ceremony

BY CLARKE READER

On June 17, the Nebraska Chapter of Honor and Remember stopped at Lakewood High School to honor the memory of Marine Sgt. Fae V. Moore.

Moore, a Nebraska resident, was killed in the Battle of Tarawa at the age of 23.

The battle was fought from Nov. 20 through 23, 1943, over a Japanese airstrip on the Tarawa Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. Moore landed with the marines on Betio Island, on the southwest end of the atoll, and was killed on Nov. 20.

About 6,400 Americans, Japanese and Koreans were killed in the three-day battle.

In June 2015, History Flight, a non-governmental organization dedicated to finding, recovering and repatriating America’s war dead to Ameri-

Marines and the Lakewood Police Honor Guard lay a memorial wreath in honor of Marine Sgt. Fae V. Moore at the World War II memorial at Lakewood High School on June 17. Moore’s closest living relative, nephew Larry Denton, is a Lakewood resident. He received the thanks of area veterans for his uncle’s service.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER can soil, discovered Moore’s remains along with 36 other Marines’ remains on Betio Island.

“We’re gathered here to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of

those who gave the last full measure of devotion,” said Timothy Jacobson, captain of Lakewood’s Honor Guard. “As a nation, we can’t allow those who gave their lives for this country

From left, Heather Kelley, Larry Denton and Cierra Redding receive an Honor and Remember flag at Lakewood High School on June 17 in honor of Marine Sgt. Fae V. Moore, who was killed in the Battle of Tarawa in Pacific fighting in 1943.

Denton is Moore’s nephew, and he received the flag after Moore’s remains were found in 2015 by History Flight.

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Moore’s nephew and closestremaining living relative, Larry Denton, is a Lakewood resident. He received an Honor and Remember flag, as well as the honor of

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Healthcare legislation needs a public Heimlich rescue

ucchini … it was a piece of zucchini, about the size of your thumbnail, in a delicious bite of pasta with spicy shrimp. Once it lodged in my throat, I jumped up from the table and staggered to the hostess stand to ask where the restroom was.

However, I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t speak, cough or get much air. I was choking.

As you have probably guessed, my outcome was a good one, which I credit to both my companions as well as strangers in the restaurant who came to my aid. My friend John leapt up and followed me, knowing I wanted to be alone to hide my embarrassment. Another patron recognized my gasping sounds and urged a young man dining with her to help me.

What happened next is somewhat of a blur. I heard someone ask if I wanted the Heimlich. I nodded, because I could not talk.

I was forcefully yanked off the floor and squeezed by a very powerful person behind me.

Again, and then again.

And then I could breathe.

Everything was suddenly unusually normal.

I watched the others finish their meals. We didn’t talk about it much. I found out who had helped me and thanked him: “When you think about the good you have done in your life, you can think of me.”

In the days since, I have nursed bruised ribs and apologized profusely that this played out in public. What I found out, though, was that in

the public eye is the right place to be.

Here’s what I learned from the Heimlich maneuver, and what I urge for the Senate as it proceeds with its questionable tactics for drafting health care legislation: Seek help from every available resource.

Just as both women and men – those known to me and complete strangers – came to my personal aid, so too must legislation that’s one-sixth of our national budget include input from all sources. Yet, for example, until faced with sharp criticism, the Senate working group did not contain one single woman, even though female health care is one of the most SEE DORAY, P14

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You’ve got to hand it to avocados, although you really shouldn’t QUIET DESPERATION

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ere’s a pop quiz. What fleshy fruit rich in healthy fats is sending more and more of its fans to the emergency room?

Here’s a hint. You probably think it’s a vegetable.

Here’s another hint. It’s not a tomato, but now and then they can be seen hanging out with each other.

They’re sometimes called “alligator pears.”

The most common variety was developed by a mail carrier in La Habra, California.

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The fruit itself is not dangerous.

I have injured myself on coconut shells, and I have hurt myself trying to open prickly pineapples.

No, this one is on us.

And the injury that results has a name. It’s called “avocado hand.”

The ones at my grocery store generally are as firm as billiard balls. I let them mature before I try to slice them.

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Meeting Jeffco’s new superintendent Attending the welcome reception for Jeffco schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Jason Glass, I found myself in a room filled with community leaders, elected officials, parents, teachers, district staff and students — all who care deeply about Jeffco’s future.

Dr. Glass highlighted four essential elements to creating real educational change: raising up the teaching profession, anchoring student experiences against high expectations, profoundly changing the learning experiences of students, and coming together as a community to confront the damaging effects of student poverty as early and aggressively as we possibly can.

The room was quiet and attentive. And then he asked us all to “imagine what a community, united in love for its children, can accomplish.”

Suddenly the room was flooded with excitement and anticipation. This is clearly the beginning of a powerful new chapter for Jeffco, especially Jeffco’s 86,000 students. Jeffco — we can do this!

All of us. Together.

Kelly Johnson, Golden Gatherings need more diversity On June 8, at Lakewood High School, we met the

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youthful, very personable incoming Jeffco schools superintendent, Dr. Jason Glass.

His address to an audience, estimated at 150, painted a pleasant prediction of how far the district could go toward being the best, through inclusion and cooperation of diverse citizenry.

After exhausting the full list of laudable platitudes, Dr. Glass asked the audience to think in terms of specifics, with everyone submitting start-up priority suggestions for the coming year.

He was asked for ideas about rebuilding public confidence and a professional atmosphere, in view of the taint remaining from the recall that put the current school board in office. Dr. Glass responded that more gatherings of the type currently in progress would go a long way. One would hope that such functions would have a different make-up. Ninety-eight percent seemed to me to be teachers’ union members.

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Taking action to address affordable housing crisis

ike homeowners across Colorado, I received a notice of valuation from our county assessor earlier this year. I heard from many Jeffco GUEST residents that they were shocked to see COLUMN the huge increases in property value, but honestly, I wasn’t all that surprised. After all, we’ve been hearing about skyrocketing housing costs for a few years now.

Colorado’s Chris Kennedy economy is among the strongest in the country with unemployment now at a record low of 2.3 percent. We also have some of the country’s lowest income taxes and residential property taxes, which attract new residents but has made it impossible for growth to pay its own way.

Furthermore, we can all attest to the Colorado quality of life, so it’s really no surprise to see how many people are moving here – and that’s the main thing driving increasing housing costs.

This year, your state legislators worked on several ideas to address the affordable housing crisis and provide relief for both homeowners and renters.

First, we achieved a major bipartisan breakthrough on construction defects reform. After months at the negotiating table, a consensus bill to settle a major aspect of the issue passed both chambers unanimously.

For years, developers have claimed that our laws encouraged “frivolous lawsuits” and thus discouraged the construction of affordable condos, a critical missing piece in our marketrate affordable housing picture. The bill requires “informed consent” and a vote of all homeowners in an HOA before a lawsuit is filed, addressing the builders’ stated concerns while protecting homeowners’ rights regarding their most important asset—their home. Now that this bill is law, it’s time for builders to step up to the plate and build affordable condos.

Second, we increased investment in the construction of affordable housing. If we want apartments to be rented at more attainable prices, we need to spend public dollars to make it possible for builders to construct affordable rental properties. I was pleased that we were able to allocate money from the marijuana tax cash fund for the construction of housing for some of our most vulnerable Coloradans.

However, I was incredibly disappointed to see a bill killed by Senate Republicans that would have provided a stable source of funding to build more affordable homes by increasing the documentary fee on home purchases by one penny per $100 of home value. This is a smart way to create sustainable funding as newcomers to Colorado would also pay this fee. The revenue from this small change would have provided stable funding to help prevent Colorado families from being priced out of their neighborhoods.

Finally, we ran a series of bills to improve renters’ rights. One new law will require 21 days’ notice before

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autoimmune diseases. I am deeply concerned about the possible removal of key protections in current law that guarantee access to comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage for patients with pre-existing health conditions. As Congress begins work to replace the Affordable Care Act, we are encouraged by the recognition that affordable protection for patients should be retained.

There are four patient protections that are absolutely essential to ensure that quality, affordable coverage remains accessible for these individuals and their families: • Prohibit pre-existing condition discrimination • Prohibit lifetime and annual caps on insurance benefits • Allow young adults to stay on family coverage until they are 26 • Limit out-of-pocket costs for patients The patient protections laid out in the Affordable Care Act have provided a degree of security and certainty for Americans with serious illnesses that they now expect. On behalf of the millions of patients with celiac disease and non-celiac wheat/gluten sensitivity, we urge you to stand with us as we

Hard questions for Glass After reading the plethora of platitudes, by and for, Jason Glass at his meet-and-greet session (6/8) at Lakewood High School, shouldn’t Jeffco’s long suffering parents and taxpayers ask hard questions of him, such as: • Will he lead or preside?

• What are his specific plans to improve students’ knowledge base and achievement, if he even has any?

• Will his desired ‘relationships,’ especially those with Jeffco’s domineering Teachers Union, be incestuous?

• Does he not know that the term ‘collaborators’ really got a bad name during the World War II era, as they dealt with the occupying enemies of their peoples, to the benefit of the occupiers?

• What are the ‘really hard things’ of which he speaks, and will they even be addressed prior to the expiration of his three year contract?

• Would not all in Jeffco be better served by a new school board which focused its efforts on student achievement and fiscal efficiency?

Russ Hass, Golden

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These issues are not going away.

There are some who would like to build a wall around our state or set arbitrary growth caps that would only make housing affordability crisis worse, but I believe we must take real action.

We must plan for smart growth in areas where people have access to transit and bike paths so that we minimize the number of cars we’re adding to our already-congested roads. And we must make sure growth pays its way in Colorado so that we can build more affordable housing, preserve our neighborhoods, and invest in improving our schools, roads and bridges to accommodate our growing population while protecting the quality of life that we Coloradans enjoy so much.

I will continue working on these issues in the years ahead, and I would love your feedback. Please call my office at 303-866-2951 or email me at chris.kennedy.house@state.co.us.

Chris Kennedy is the state representative for House District 23, encompassing much of Lakewood, along with the Denver West area.

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In public is the right place to be.

If I had made it to the restroom alone, well, you probably wouldn’t be reading this column. And if work on health care continues shrouded in secrecy, the outcome will be just as bad. Legislation that affects every single person in the United States needs to see the light of day. Not only have the public and health care-related agencies been shut out of the input process, senators from both sides of the aisle are angry that they are not privy to the bill’s contents. And the head of Health and Human Services said recently that even he hasn’t seen it.

Say yes to the Heimlich.

Extreme measures can hurt. It’s been more than a week and I’m still moving gingerly. However, bruised ribs are small price to pay for the breath of life.

So too are bruised egos a small price for improving the lives of millions of Americans. Senators, when you think about the good you have done in your lives, think of us.

Much in the Affordable Care Act needs to change – but secret bill-making that excludes the very populations it purports to serve needs the Heimlich maneuver, now, no matter painful it may be.

Andrea Doray is a writer who encourages everyone to chew a little more slowly.

Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.

Some of us, however, are impatient, and slice away, first at the outer skin, then through the soft flesh of the avocado, then through the soft flesh of the hand.

Experts recommend slicing an avocado on a cutting board. Who does that? Maybe after you or I have severed a nerve or a tendon, we will.

Hass had seen a magazine article that showed dollar bills hanging from an avocado tree. In 1925, he bought some existing varieties and began to graft. He patented his mother tree in 1935 (it died in 2002).

Hass was to receive 25 percent of the proceeds, but the patent was abused over and over, and Hass made less than $5,000 in his lifetime.

Growing up in the Midwest, I’d see a green avocado once in a blue moon.

I wasn’t particularly interested in the fleshy fruit. I was, however, very interested in the pit.

I think you know why.

You can grow an avocado tree from an avocado pit.

No one I knew ever went that far, but you can get one to sprout, and it’s fun to watch.

I realize that this is drifting into something dry and septuagenarian, so let’s spice it up.

Unfortunately, there are no great avocado references in films or songs that I can pull out of my hat like I usually do.

There aren’t any good avocado jokes either.

Unless you think this is funny: “Sorry, I can’t pay rent this month.

I bought three avocados at Whole Foods.”

No one well-known is associated with avocados, like Popeye is with spinach, and Ronald Reagan is with jelly beans.

Three and a half tons of red, white, and blue Jelly Belly jelly beans were shipped to Reagan for the 1981 inauguration.

However, some well-known people have foodstuff to thank for their

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Wild at heart: 100 ideas for kids to do outside State program aims to get kids outdoors for free, unstructured play

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In an age when tablets, video games and fidget spinners consume the minds and habits of children nationwide, some experts are concerned children are spending too little time outdoors. And they warn of health and emotional problems when children aren’t given the opportunity to go outside for free, unstructured play.

“Many kids today are overscheduled, over-screened and overprotected,” said Chris Castilian, executive director of Great Outdoors Colorado.

“I see it all the time with my friends who have kids. They go to school, to their homework, to soccer practice, to bed and then back to school the next day.”

To break that cycle, Great Outdoors, a subsidiary of the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife, recently launched “Generation Wild,” a four-year, $4.3 million campaign to inspire children to put down their devices and calendars and simply go outside to play.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

PLAY PAYS OFF Children today spend an average of 4-7 minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play.

-Scott Sampson, “How to Raise a Wild Child.”

2005.

Outdoor physical activity strengthens the immune system and improves vitamin D levels.

-Study: American Academy of Pediatrics. “Many

Children Have Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels.”

2009.

Children’s stress levels fall within minutes of seeing green spaces.

-American Journal of Public Health. September 2004.

Free play improves language development and skills such as conflict resolution,

The first tool employed by the initiative is a list, “100 things to do before you’re 12,” featuring low-cost, curiosity-inspiring activities children can do in the woods, at a playground, or in their own backyards.

“These aren’t things you’d have to spend $1,000 doing,” Castilian said.

“It could be something as simple as opening the door, pushing the kids outside and blowing the seeds off a dandelion.”

The campaign employs animated television and web-based commercials scheduled to run on television and social media networks with slogans like “Kids Grow Better Outside” and listing some of the activities from the “100 things” list, like

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Copies of the list will be available at nine state parks, recreation centers in the Denver Parks and Recreation network, libraries across the state and distributed by 40 chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Colorado. It can also be downloaded from the campaign’s website: GenerationWild.com.

Researchers are tracking the initiative’s progress using a focus group of 479 mothers. In the fall and subsequently throughout the next two years, the researchers will gather data and monitor changes in the children’s health and behavior.

Other benefits of the campaign,

30. Cook over a campfire 43. Bury a time capsule 59. Make mud pies 64. Find a secret hiding place 73. Paddle a canoe 85. Find a columbine in the wild 92. Eat something you grew yourself

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Just as exposing young Coloradans to the great outdoors improves their health, he said it can instill a love for the environment that lasts throughout their lives.

“The most direct route for caring about the environment as an adult is to spend time outside as a kid,” he said. “We want to just set that seed down and watch it grow.”

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The season of

outdoor concerts The Colorado Symphony performs at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, which city officials describe as a mini Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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Casual events bring communities together

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ecruit friends and family. Throw on a T-shirt, shorts and sandals. Grab a bite to eat and take a seat on the grass under the warm summer sun. It’s the season of outdoor music concerts, and there is no shortage in the Denver metro area.

“I just think it’s great to sit outside and be able to relax in comfortable clothes,” said Philip Sneed, executive director of Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, which hosts Summer Stage, a music series featuring a mix of legacy rock bands and today’s popular tunes. “It’s a

great, casual way to enjoy music.”

And research shows that many Coloradans like music. The National Endowment for the Arts in a 2015 study found about 44 percent of residents attended a concert in the past 12 months, compared to about 32 percent of people nationwide, ranking third for most concertgoers behind Washington D.C. and Vermont.

Which explains why venues and summer music series are popping up across the metro area, such as Castle Rock’s Philip S. Miller Amphitheater or Thornton’s three-concert series that

benefits Adams County libraries.

Since its opening in May 2016, Philip S. Miller’s concert attendance rates have doubled, said Jennifer Reinhardt, events specialist of Castle Rock Parks and Recreation Department. Residents love having what she describes as a mini Red Rocks Amphitheater — the popular Morrison venue nestled in giant rock formations that draws international performers and guests — in their backyards.

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FREE SUMMER CONCERTS NEAR YOU NORTH DENVER Richie Law and the Southern Routes Band: blend of southern rock and country.

When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 28. Where: Broomfield Amphitheater, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO 80020.

Gora Gora Orkestar: 10-piece brass band that mixes Eastern European Balkan folk and New Orleans second-line with American funk and South American tango. When: doors open at 5:30 p.m., band plays from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 14. Where: the one-acre park adjacent to Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton.

Hazel Miller Band: jazz, R&B and blues designed to get the crowd singing and dancing along. When: doors open at 5:30 p.m., band plays from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11. Where: the oneacre park adjacent to Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton.

WEST DENVER Joe Smith & The Spicy Pickles: vintage jazz band playing swing, blues, and trad jazz specifically for swing dancers. When: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 29.

Where: McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada.

The Legendary Hitchhikers: a tribute to Tom Petty and classic rock.

When: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 20.

Where: McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada.

Mango Brothers: Caribbean rock, rhythm, blues and country. When: 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 28. Where: Plaza at Belmar, 464 S. Teller St., Lakewood.

SOUTH DENVER Steve Thomas Band: 80s cover band featuring songs by Foreigner, Bon Jovi, The Police, U2 and more. When: 6-9 p.m., Friday, June 23. Where: Viewhouse Centennial, 7101 S. Clinton St., Centennial.

Chris Daniels & The Kings: horn-driven roots, rock, soul and funk band. When: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 6. Where: Discovery Park, 20115 E. Mainstreet, Parker.

Margarita Brothers: Surf rock band featuring favorite summer tunes. When: 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, July 20. Where: Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 Quebec St., Highlands Ranch.

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Avoid being narrow-minded — in life and music

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ne of the main talking points constantly heard on cable news channels is how divided the country is these days.

Pundits and LINER political operatives NOTES have their theories.

If you hop online, you’ll be buried in an avalanche of think pieces from every possible source about the roots, causes and ways to bridge the divide. And don’t even get me started Clarke Reader on Facebook posts.

There’s no easy way to fix the situation. But a step in the right direction comes from years of listening to an ever-expanding variety of music — don’t judge until you’ve experienced it yourself.

We all think we have the best tastes in music when we’re in high school, which, at least for me, is a pretty ridiculous idea, since high school is the first time most of us begin to listen critically to what we hear. Nevertheless, high school is

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“You can have that experience and be five minutes from home,” Reinhardt said.

Some shows are free; others require a ticket purchase. For differing prices, guests can sit in the grass, on amphitheater steps, or in box seating, which includes a table pampered with food and drink service. Artists perform a variety of music, from popular country to classic rock.

Last year, Reinhardt was most excited to see The Marshall Tucker Band, a 1970s rock and country band known for its hit “Can’t You See.” This year, she is anticipating Little River Band, an Australian rock ensemble that she and her mom listened to in her younger years.

“We wanted to offer something to the diverse population we have in Castle Rock,” Reinhardt said of this summer’s lineup. “We choose bands based off of that.”

The Highlands Ranch Community Association has a small committee that helps select bands based on sound, genre, cost and availability for its free summer concert series, held at Highland Heritage Park, 9651 S. Quebec St. Twenty-four years strong with 2,500 to 4,000 weekly attendees, the Thursday night series is a hit.

“People bring their dinner and blankets and spend the evening with family and friends listening to great music,” said Jamie Noebel, community relations manager of the Highlands Ranch Community Asso-

where many of us form opinions about what music we like and, equally important, which genres are not worth our time.

So, for someone like me, who was mainly into rock like the Dave Matthews Band, classics like Led Zeppelin and indie acts like Death Cab for Cutie, that essentially meant ignoring everything from country and alternative to hip-hop and pop.

In other words, I was missing some of the best music at the time because I thought I understood it and decided it wasn’t for me.

Once I started exposing myself to these genres and artists in college and day-to-day life, I realized these were vital and dynamic voices and perspectives I was missing out on.

I’m hopefully wiser, and certainly more empathetic, for giving them a chance.

From country, you can get a sense of small-town values and a more deliberate approach to life, whereas pop, at its best, can provide a joyous optimism that you won’t find in most other genres. You can find a similar joy in hip-hop, but you’ll also hear stories of struggle and overcoming adversity that is such

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s “The Nashville Sound,” released on Southeastern Records.

Review: Isbell broke into the mainstream with 2015’s “Something More Than Free,” a collection of acoustic guitars and muscular poetry that could just flatten the listener with its beauty, but he aims for something grander on “The Nashville Sound.” There are more bar-stompers than anything he’s done since leaving the Drive-By Truckers, but it’s his quiet numbers that still hit the a crucial part of the “American dream.”

By no means are these the only reasons to listen to the aforementioned genres, nor is any genre just one thing. But what listening to any or all of them does is provide a three- to five-minute window into a different world view.

With the internet and multitude of streaming options, there are more ways than ever to find music that’ll move and surprise you. And, perhaps, too, create a little empathy.

OTHER OUTDOOR VENUES IN THE DENVER METRO AREA Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. More information: redrocksonline.com/concerts-events/listing.

Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. More information: concerts.botanicgardens.org.

Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. More information: centennialco.gov/Things-To-Do/communityevents.aspx. ciation. “There is plenty of space for the children to play where they can be seen from the adults seat.”

Littleton resident Lela Marcin frequents the Highlands Ranch concerts with family, sometimes friends.

She loves the warm evening weather and the park’s epic views of the sun setting over the mountain range.

“The music seems so much better when you’re outside,” said Marcin.

Outdoor concerts in the summer have long been popular, said Sneed.

The city of Arvada decided to invest in an amphitheater at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities in the early 1990s because there weren’t as many concert venues compared to today, he said.

What used to be a venue with 1970s and 80s acts appealing to an older crowd now offers a variety of music genres, from Colorado Symphony on July 8 to classic rock band Three Dog Night on July 14 to blues singer Johnny Lang on Sept. 10. Concerts usually average about 1,000 attendees. Tickets range in prices.

“We tend to get the kind of acts who maybe 20 years ago would have

Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. More information: hudsongardens. org/concerts-events/summer-concertseries.

Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood. More information: fiddlersgreenamp.com/events.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. More information: lakewood.org/summerconcerts. played at Red Rocks,” Sneed said.

“As time goes by and musical tastes change, they still have an audience, but not as big.”

Summer music concerts, for profit or free, bring communities together, organizers say.

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hardest. Expect to hear “If We Were Vampires” at more than a few weddings soon.

Isbell’s musical reach continues to grow in the most exciting ways.

Favorite song: “Something To Love” Favorite devastating lyric: ““Soon as the sun goes down, find my way to the Mustang Lounge / If you don’t sit facing the window, you could be in any town.”

-from “Cumberland Gap” These days, that’s something in short supply.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he will not be an enemy of anything he understands. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share your stories about discovering a new favorite musician at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Series in Thornton hosts three free concerts on the second Friday of the month through August. Held at the one-acre park adjacent to Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., the production is a chance for neighbors to mingle over music. A variety of food trucks are on site and 10 percent of sales benefit Anythink Foundation, a nonprofit for special projects and programs at Anythink Libraries in Adams County.

The concerts have been successful on a number of counts, including fundraising, building community and elevating the awareness of the library, said Anythink Director Pam Smith.

“The concerts are fun, light-hearted and a great way to enjoy Friday evenings in a convivial way,” she said. “Watching the kids play with bubbles and dance is always one of the most endearing scenes.”

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creators at Denver Comic Con

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When visiting Denver Comic Con, it’s easy to get caught up in the extraordinarily detailed and arresting cosplay costumes, celebrities and vast array of memorabilia.

But what makes the Con so special is the opportunity to meet the makers of the worlds so many people get lost in — writers like Highland Ranch’s Wendy Terrien and C.R. Richards and Parker’s Corinne O’Flynn.

“For me, the thing I love about the con is the atmosphere,” O’Flynn wrote in an email interview. “In many ways, it’s like looking behind the curtain into another world. It’s the world of the artists who draw the things that stir our emotions, the actors who play those iconic roles, and the creators who compel fandoms.”

IF YOU GO WHAT: Denver Comic Con WHERE: Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St., Denver WHEN: Friday, June 30 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 1 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 2 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

COST: Friday, June 30 $38.50 Saturday, July 1 $49.50 Sunday, July 2 $44 INFORMATION: www.popcultureclassroom.org/ denvercomiccon

All three authors tackle fantasy or science fiction in uniquely personal ways, so learn a little about each and don’t miss the opportunity to meet them at the Denver Comic Con June 30 through July 2.

Wendy Terrien Book: “The Rampart Guard” Where to see me: I will be doing signings in Author Alley during the Con. I will also be speaking on a five different panels and participating in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ event.

About my writing: I took some creative writing when I was in college, but it wasn’t until 2010 when I was laid off from a job that I had a career counselor ask what I wanted to. I said I wanted to write, but couldn’t do that, and at that moment I realized how much I wanted to write. So I started doing research, going to classes and critique conferences because I believe you should continue learning.

My first book took five years to

write, but I kept at it, working on story structure and character development. And it paid off, because it received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.

I also had to learn as much as I could about the publishing world, which is a hugely complicated process. So eventually I decided to publish independently, and started my own publishing company.

Comic Con culture: I love talking to people and getting their perspectives on the worlds they love. It’s great learning about how they picked their costumes and what went into them.

There’s a whole other level of creativity you find at Comic Con, and this is a place where people can really shine.

Really, it’s all research and inspiration for my writing.

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Corinne O’Flynn Books: “The Expatriates” Book One — “Song of the Sending” Book Two — “Promise of the Scholar” “Witches of Tower Hill” Book One — “Ghosts of Witches Past” “The Aumahnee Prophecy” Book One — “Watchers of the Veil” Where to see me: This year I will have an exhibitor booth in Author Alley where I will be signing books all weekend.

I will also be speaking on a handful of panels. One is about starting your novel and another panel is on finishing it, another is about writing complex plots in Fantasy, Mystery and Thrillers.

I’ll also be participating in one on Writing Strong Women in science fiction and fantasy and Religion in science fiction and fantasy.

About my writing: I have been enthusiastic about writing as far back as I can remember, but I wouldn’t consider

myself a lifelong writer. I was definitely raised to love reading, so the interest was always there, but not as a creator. Now that I am an author, I write what I love to read. I write fantasy, paranormal and mystery.

Comic Con culture: I’ve been to Comic Con a few times since it’s been in Denver, but always as an attendee. Last year was my first time attending as an author, and what a different experience that was.

The cosplayers are, by far, the most incredible thing about Comic Con, but I love wandering around and seeing all the artists and makers. I am blown away that I get to be part of all of it. I love meeting readers and fellow fandom-dwellers at Comic Con. It’s especially fun to meet a new reader who is interested in reading my book. I am still in touch with many people who I met last year at DCC. Cons offer a unique opportunity connect with readers and genre enthusiasts...there’s nothing like it.

C.R. Richards Books: “Heart of the Warrior” Book One — “The Lords of Valdeon” “The Mutant Casebook” Book One — “Phantom Harvest” “Pariah” “Lost Man’s Parish” Where to see me: I will be doing signings in Author Alley all three days of the Con. I will also be speaking on four panels. One is about finishing your novel, and another is about writing complex plots in Fantasy, Mystery and Thrillers. I’ll also be participating in one on Writing Strong Women in science fiction and fantasy and urban science fiction.

About my writing: I’ve always loved fantasy novels, as well as paranormal and the

dark fantasy genre. I grew up with Terry Brooks, and Stephen King’s “The Stand,” as well as the Sherlock Holmes books. All made a big impact on me.

I’ve been writing for years and years, but I didn’t start my first book until 2004, and it took until 2010 to get it published. Going back and editing your book is much harder than starting from scratch, but it’s important to me to be true to the story.

Comic Con culture: Going to Comic Con is a great experience because I love addressing questions and talking with people.

I can’t wait to see some of the artists and see what they’ve done.

There is so much creative energy out there, and you get to see so much of it at cons. I love walking through the aisles and seeing all the artists and people dressed up.

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EVENT BRIEFS Cultural Center hosts ‘The Wedding Singer’ The Performance Now Theatre Company brings “The Wedding Singer” to the Lakewood Cultural Center in June.

Directed by Seth Caikowski and choreographed by Kelly Van Oosbree, the show runs at the center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, from June 9 through 25. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sundays.

Tickets are $20 to $35 at 303-9877845 or www.performancenow.org.

Lakewood Farmers’ Market returns The Metro Denver Farmers’ Market, together with the Alameda Gateway Community Association, returns to the Mile Hi Church Campus at 9077 W. Alameda Ave. for the 2017 Lakewood Farmers’ Market, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays from June 17 through Oct. 28.

More than 50 vendors from across metro Denver, the Front Range and other parts of Colorado will bring fresh produce, baked goods and other products.

The Alameda Gateway Community Association and Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District partnered with the Metro Denver Farmers’ Markets and Mile Hi Church for the seasonal event.

Visit the Alameda Gateway website, www.LakewoodCOusa.com, and Facebook page for information on special events.

Free mulch for Lakewood residents Lakewood residents can pick up free mulch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, and Saturday, July 1, at the City Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. Staff will have a loader to assist residents.

The mulch is the byproduct of Lakewood’s tree trimming operations and limb drop-off events. The mulch has been reground, which makes for excellent ground cover in shrub and tree beds.

For more information, call 720963-5246.

City encourages alternate modes of travel Join the City of Lakewood, in partnership with Bicycle Colorado, for fun, free summer workshops on bicycling and riding the bus or light rail — all forms of transportation that will help protect air quality and reduce traffic congestion.

The workshops could include rules of the road, bicycle maintenance, finding bicycle and bus routes and other public transit logistics. Then join one of the group rides to get the practice and experience to feel more confident in choosing one of these forms of

transportation over cars this summer.

Evening workshops are from 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 21 and July 19, at the Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St., and from 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 22 and July 20, at the Green Mountain Recreation Center, 13198 W. Green Mountain Drive.

A group bicycle ride is from 9 a.m. to noon on June 24, starting at the Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St., and a group bus/light rail ride, is from 9 a.m. to noon, July 22, starting at the Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St. The workshops and group rides are part of Save the ‘Zone, an initiative of Bicycle Colorado and Lakewood to educate and encourage residents and employees to help improve Lakewood’s air quality by reducing trips involving only one person in a car.

Sign up and learn more at BicycleColorado.org/initiatives/save-thezone.

LAC hosts annual Garden Tour The Lakewood Arts Council is hosting its annual garden tour from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24.

The tour will take visitors to eight beautiful gardens in the area, including xeriscape gardens, a large community garden, homestead gardens and two model railroad gardens.

Tickets include lunch at the LAC gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, ages 7 through 12, and free for younger than 6. Tickets are available the day of for $25.

Tickets are available at the gallery and at www.lakewoodarts.org.

St. Anthony hosts diabetes support group St. Anthony Hospital hosts a free support group for individuals with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. The purpose is to offer healthy recipes, an avenue to meet others who understand what they are going through, share practical experiences and provide resources.

The next meeting is 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 26, at St. Anthony Hospital, Medical Plaza 2, 11700 W. 2nd Place, Suite 310.

RSVP with Lauren Bernstein, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian, at 720-321-8316.

Imagine Lakewood! hosts August meetings The Imagine Lakewood! master planning process for arts, parks and recreation needs resident ideas on how to address the main topics that residents have talked about so far.

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The next round of public meetings will be in August: • 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug.1, Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. • 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave. • 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St. The Imagine Lakewood! Master Plan will determine the priorities of the Community Resources’ efforts for the next five years.

St. Anthony launches diabetes prevention program St. Anthony Hospital is launching a year-long group-based program that works with participants to increase physical activity, lose weight and learn healthy lifestyle habits.

The program runs from 5 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the hospital, Medical Plaza 1, 11750 W. 2nd Place, Main Floor Conference Room.

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Hemp marketplace opens The Second Saturday Hemp Marketplace will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chicago Market, 1477 Carr St. in Lakewood, through October.

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Golden Summer Jam offers families opportunity to rock Community concert with local bands takes place July 14

WHAT: Golden Summer Jam, presented by the Golden Civic Foundation

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

WHERE: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden

It’s community. It’s family fun. It’s live music.

And it’s summertime.

Mix these ingredients together and you get the Golden Civic Foundation’s inaugural Golden Summer Jam concert.

The purpose of the event, which will take place July 14 at the Buffalo Rose, is to connect with Golden families and residents, promote community involvement and celebrate Golden’s friendly, small-town atmosphere, said Heather Schneider, executive director of the Golden Civic Foundation.

“Golden is such a friendly and genuine community,” she said. “The Golden Civic Foundation wants to bring everyone together to foster that `Golden mentality.’ ” Golden Summer Jam will feature three local, family-friendly musical acts — the Skeleton Dolls, Thunder and Rain, and Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys.

“We wanted to make it a local event,” said Chris Cone, owner of the Buffalo Rose. “It’s entirely emphasizing the community.”

The Golden Civic Foundation’s Brian Quarnstrom agreed.

“People in Golden really love live music,” he said. “We think this is a great opportunity to bring the community together to experience local bands among their friends and neighbors.”

About Skeleton Dolls Opening the show is the Skeleton Dolls, a trio of teenage sisters who will be covering rock songs from bands such as the Ramones, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, for example, as well as performing some original songs.

“We were brought up listening to this music,” said Aria Fisher, 12, who sings and plays drums. “You can really get into it.”

IF YOU GO

WHEN: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. July 14

LINEUP: Skeleton Dolls at 6 p.m., Thunder and Rain at 7 p.m., Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys at 8 p.m.

COST: $15 per adult. Admission for up to two children under the age of 18 per family is free.

INFORMATION: www.goldencivicfoundation.org At the Golden Summer Jam concert, Thunder and Rain, a Golden-based bluegrass pop band, will perform some of its crowd favorites as well as some songs from its new album to be released this fall.

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Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys, the headlining band for the Golden Summer Jam concert, is especially looking forward to performing for the kids, said Matt Weatherbee, a singer/guitarist who has been performing live in Golden since 2006.

It will be a lot of fun to introduce younger kids to cool rock music, said Harmony Fisher, 17, who sings and plays guitar. And there’s always great energy at Skeleton Dolls concerts, she added.

“Some people will sing along, and others will be dancing,” Harmony said. “It’s exciting.”

The girls’ performances are sporadic during the school year, but they’re quite busy this summer in and around Golden. They have performed on the

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Golden’s Skeleton Dolls, a trio of teenaged sisters, will be the opening act for the Golden Summer Jam concert on July 14 at the Buffalo Rose.

Buffalo Rose’s outdoor patio stage before, but the big stage inside the venue will be a new experience for them.

It’s rare for minors to experience a concert in a live-music venue, the girls said, because many venues are 21 and over.

“It will be super cool to get to listen to all the other bands, too,” said Cadence Fisher, 15, who plays bass and sings for the Skeleton Dolls.

About Thunder and Rain Erinn Peet-Lukes with Thunder and Rain loves performing for families, she said.

“For some reason, kids love our music — especially our first album,” Peet-Lukes said. “Golden Summer Jam will give them an opportunity to go to a (live music) venue and see us perform in a real concert setting.”

As a local guitar teacher, Peet-Lukes hopes her students will be inspired by the opportunity to see her in action, she said.

Thunder and Rain consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Peet-Lukes, Pete Weber on the mandolin, vocalist Ian Haegele on the upright bass and vocalist Chris Herbst on the Dobro.

Thunder and Rain call themselves a bluegrass pop band. Lots of bands are starting doing this, Peet-Lukes said, but it’s an up-and-coming style

of music that doesn’t have a defined genre yet. It’s best described a mix of bluegrass, country, pop and rock, she said.

At Golden Summer Jam, Thunder and Rain will perform mostly original songs, including some from a new album, “Start Believing,” which will be coming out this fall.

About Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys Headlining the show is Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys. Matt Weatherbee, a singer/guitarist, has been performing live in Golden since 2006. He and lead guitarist Ryan Logan, upright bassist Josh Loun, drummer Brad Pecka and Shaun Nicklin on the pedal steel guitar formed Weatherbee and s the Gnarbillys this year.

It’s an experience, Weatherbee said, S describing their music as hill-a-billy honkytonk. a “We really put on a show,” he said. L Weatherbee has performed at many family-friendly community events, 9 but is especially excited for the Golden Summer Jam because it is a rock-androll show geared towards families, he said.

“I’m looking forward to playing for the kids,” Weatherbee said. “They’re not as reserved as adults — they’re not afraid to get down and dance and enjoy the music.”

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June 22, 2017

Where to go for this year’s July 4 fireworks Fireworks light up skies around metro Denver area

BY ASHLEY DEAN ADEAN@DENVERITE.COM

Ah, artful explosions. The great American tradition.

Here are the places in and around Denver where you can celebrate the United States of America with bright lights and loud noises.

Saturday, July 1 Glendale Fireworks Show Approximately Cherry Street and Cherry Creek Drive South Dusk There’s not much to it: they just set off fireworks. All you have to do is find somewhere to watch.

Two recommendations, if you want to make an evening of it: Four Mile Historic Park (715 Forest St.) will have live music, old-fashioned games, historic demonstrations and horse-drawn wagon rides to celebrate.

You can stick around to watch the fireworks and enjoy food-truck fare and a Dry Dock Brewing Company beer garden.

And nearby Cranmer Park will be having a picnic with food trucks and the Denver Municipal Brass Band starting at 6 p.m.

Monday, July 3 Independence Eve Civic Center Park 8 p.m., free The eighth-annual celebration in Civic Center Park will include live music from Soul X and the 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard.

Seating is first-come, first-served, and you should bring a blanket or lawn chair. You’re also welcome to bring a picnic, though food trucks will be there, if you prefer that.

Red, White & You Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 5 p.m., free The evening will kick off with food, beer, wine, vendors and bouncy houses for kids. The Wash Park Band

will play at 7 p.m., and again after the fireworks.

Tuesday, July 4 Elitch Gardens’ fireworks show 2000 Elitch Circle Show starts at park closing time Park hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. $34.99-35.99 online, $34.99-49.99 at the gate Roller coasters and fireworks? Hell, yeah.

Denver Outlaws post-game fireworks Mile High Stadium, 1701 Bryant St. 7 p.m. game, tickets start at $20 I’ve done this a couple times and I can tell you the show is worth the ticket price (plus how often do you watch pro lacrosse?). It’s a huge show.

Fourth Fest Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way 5 p.m., festival is free, game tickets start at $35 Commerce City boasts the biggest fireworks display in the state. I can’t verify that, but having seen it, I can say it’s very likely true. You’ll have to pay to get into the game, but it’s worth it to sit on the field for the fireworks.

Outside the stadium, they’ll have inflatables, games and live entertain-

ment, all for free.

Fourth of July Spectacular Aurora Municipal Center 15151 E. Alameda Parkway 6 p.m., free Live music, food and drinks.

Arvada Independence Day Celebration Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave. 4 p.m., free Face painters, bouncy houses, sensory games, human hamster balls, community vendors and food.

4th of July Family Festival & Fireworks Belleview and Cornerstone parks, 5150 S. Windermere St. 3 p.m., free Mini-golf, batting cages, live music, food, children’s farm, Pirates Cove and more.

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast CU Boulder’s Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave. 8 p.m., free Music from The Mighty Twisters and a performance from the Mad Hops jumprope team.

Golden 4th of July celebration Lions Park, 1300 10th St. Noon, free Face painting, live music and more.

4th of July in Thornton Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard 4 p.m., free

Live music, beer garden, food, nighttime parachutists jump.

Brighton 4th of July Carmichael Park, 500 S. 4th Ave. 4 p.m., free Kids’ activities, live music, food and more.

Broomfield 4th of July Broomfield Commons Park, 13200 Sheridan Blvd.

5 p.m., free Pony rides, inflatables, a bike parade, live music and food.

Westminster 4th of July Westminster City Park, 10475 Sheridan Blvd.

8 a.m., free Fishing derby, live music, food and activities.

Highlands Ranch 4th of July Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St. 4 p.m., free Balloon twisters, face painters, games, inflatables and live music.

Parker Stars & Stripes Celebration Salisbury Park, 12010 S. Motsenbocker Road 6 p.m., free A big slide, a trampoline jump, a climbing wall, face painting, a tot train, live music and more.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Performance Now Presents `The Wedding Singer’: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays through June 25 at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-987-7845 or go to www.performancenow.org.

Mud Blue Sky: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m.

Sunday, through July 2 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. When three seasoned flight attendants are reunited at a motel near O’Hare Airport, the grungy accommodations and looming morning flight make them question their lives in the friendly skies. Call 303-232-0363 or online at www.theedgetheater. com.

this week’s TOP FIVE Arvada Historical Society Garden Tour: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Seven Arvada Gardens are on display on this self-guided tour. Tickets available from 8:30 a.m. to noon on the day of the tour at the Arvada Center Amphitheater Plaza, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Maps will be provided. Hand-decorated birdhouses may be purchases at one of the houses on the tour.

Strollers and pets not allowed. Call 303-4212032 or go to www.arvadahistory.org.

Naturally Arvada: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 25 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Free demonstrations and displays from master chefs and gardeners using fresh produce found at the Sunday Arvada Farmer’s Market. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Tennis and Nature Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday, June 26-30 and July 17-21 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Meet at the Majestic View Park tennis courts for an hour of instruction, drills, and games. Then off to the Nature Center for hands-on educational activities about animals, wetlands and more.

Pickup is at the courts. Call the Apex Tennis Center at 303-420-1210 or michelec@apexprd.org with questions.

ART

`Damage’ Art Exhibit: open through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paintings created mostly from photographs. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

EVENTS

Bridge Building Challenge: 2-3 p.m. Friday, June 23 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Build a bridge, find out how much weight they can hold and expand your knowledge about what makes structures strong. For ages 8-11. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org Hands Dirty, Feet Wet Nature Playdate: 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 23 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Children can climb on logs, jump stump to stump, build forts, dig in the dirt and connect with their world. Stay as long as you like; pack a picnic and enjoy the view. Register at Arvada.org/ public-classes.

Dowsers Conference: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Clements Community Church,

1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Learn about dowsing and witching for water. Demonstrations and practical exercises offered. Walk the magical labyrinth, browse vendor booths, hunt for crystals and gold coins, and more. Presented by Mile High Dowsers. Go to milehighdowsers.org or contcct dowsersmilehigh@ gmail. com.

Movie Time: 1:303:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. It’s Saturday matinee time. We show familyfriendly flicks and serve popcorn.

Movie is “Sing” and is suitable for all ages. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org Build a Better World with Lego: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Enthusiasts of all ages can create a Lego structure that represents this year’s summer reading theme “Build a Better World.” Build at home with your own bricks or create using the library’s Lego collection. Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 23. Visit the library for entry details. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org

Sounds Exciting! Summer Concerts: 6:30 p.m.

June 28 (Megan Burtt); July 5 (Town Mountain); July 12 (Pandas and People); July 19 (Dotsero); July 26 (The Burroughs) at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Tickets available at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway; the Lakewood Heritage Center visitor center, 801 S. Yarrow St.; by calling 303-987-7845; or online at Lakewood. org/SummerConcerts.

Gates open at 6 p.m.

Miners Alley Playhouse Presents `Cabaret’: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday through June 25 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tony Award-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. Additional shows at 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 28, June 4, June 11 and June 18. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

Day Out with Thomas: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, July 1-2 and July 8-9 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Departures begin at 8:30 a.m. and run every 45 minutes until 4:45. Tickets on sale at www.ticketweb.com/dowt or by calling 866-468-7630. Call the museum at 303-279-4591 or go to www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Fox Hollow Tournaments: The Men’s Club is hosting the Mayor’s Cup on Saturday, June 24 and its Red, White and Blue member guest event including women July 2. This year Lakewood’s award winning 27hole facility at 13414 W. Morrison Road added more tee options for all player levels. Join the golfing fun through October; go to fhmgc. com.

Communicating with Pets: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “What’s Your Pet Trying to Tell You?” features a filmed interview with Alexa Boyes, a professional animal communicator. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

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Teen Pride Fest: noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ with bubbles, board games and button making. Enjoy speed dating with a book, an open mic with notable quotables, a speaker panel and more. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m.

Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

Wheat Ridge Quilt Circle: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Red Brick house at Historic Park.

Upcoming meetings are June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29. Presented by the Wheat Ridge Historical Society.

Wiggly Worms: 11-11:45 a.m. Friday, June 30, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

For ages 3-6. Digging in the garden will turn up worms, and lots of questions from your curious youngster. Come to the Nature Center for a fun program about worms with books, activities, and even the critters themselves. Sign up at Arvada.org/public-classes.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-8688273.

American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

Arvada Business Connection is a friendly group of Arvada Business owners who meet once each month on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Arvada area. All are welcome – friends, kids and spouses, too. We collect a $5 donation, given to one of the attendees to donate as they wish. They share how they donated the money at the next meeting. For meeting and contact information, check the Arvada Business Connection Facebook page @ArvadaBusinessConnection or call 303-995-9919.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

Arvada Rotary meets from 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/ Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets 6:458:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview. Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions. For information about the club, contact dawnyawn.toastmastersclubs. org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-547-0084, john.googins@gmail.com.

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association

and Music Teachers National Association.

Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Kiwanis Club of Alameda West: 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at Garrison Street Grill, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303-9885678 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada.

Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

New Apostolic Church Food Pantry: Open 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday at 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance. All are welcome.

We provide food to anyone in need. Please visit us once a month. Call 720-722-FOOD (3663) or email foodpantry@nac-denver. org. Go to www.nac-denver.org/foodbank. html.

Order Sons of Italy in America Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. A nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood.

Contact actofcolo@gmail.com for more information.

Arvada Associated Modelers hosts training night, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden (use the Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). Anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models is invited to take a introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed, and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. It’s fun for the entire family. Go to www.arvadamodelers.com/

pilot-training/.

Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

Caregiver’s Support Group: 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Share ideas and resources; learn to take care of yourself. Led by Senior Reach and sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at www.

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Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy KraftTharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme.

Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/ nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden.

For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303829-5195, or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org Golden Men’s Support Group meets from

7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-2896396 or Terry at 303-748-3748.

Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

Lakewood Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. the first, second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Egg and I, 7830 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. The club meets at Baker Street, 7260 W. Alaska Drive, for happy hour social at 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday. Rotary is a service organization dedicated to helping children in the community. If you are interested in speaking to the club please contact Genie at 303-506-3923. Visitors welcome.

Low Vision Support Group: 11 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Led by the Center for People with Disabilities. Share ideas and resources on vision loss. Call Laura Stewart at 303790-1390, ext. 207.

NEW Connection: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursdays, at the Arvada Public Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Networking and support group for job seekers and budding entrepreneurs. Contact Jane Grogan at JGrogan@career-match.com. LinkedIn group page: www.linkedin.com/groups/6753121.

Parkinson’s Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Led by HomewatchCareGivers. Share ideas and resources. Call Melinda Yeary at 720-524-4192 or e-mail MYeary@HomewatchCareGivers.com for information.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

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Jeffco names its Athletes of the Year Green Mountain’s Dylan Jacob is Jeffco 4A Male Athlete of the Year

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BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Pomona High School graduate Brandon Micale collected multiple awards after the end of the 2016-17 school year.

The three-sport (football, wrestling and track) senior not only picked up the Class 5A Jeffco Male Athlete of the Year award June 9 during the 32nd annual Jeffco Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, Micale was also presented the coveted Freddie Steinmark Award by the Colorado High School Coaches Association.

“It definitely means a lot to me to be recognized for all the accomplishments,” Micale said. “It seems like it’s just for this year, but it’s really for four years of hard work in the weight room and on the field.”

Green Mountain graduate Dylan Jacob, middle, stands with Rams’ Athletic Director Tommy Dodge, left, and Green Mountain’s head football coach Matt Pees. Jacob, a four-sport (football, boys basketball, boys swimming and baseball) athlete, was named the Jeffco 4A Male Athlete of the Year.

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DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JEFFCO ATHLETICS 2016-17 AWARDS Athletes of the Year Jeffco 5A Male: Brandon Micale, Pomona

Coaches of the Year Jeffco 5A Coach of Male Sports: Sam Federico, Pomona

Jeffco 5A Female: Sarah Bevington, Ralston Valley

Jeffco 5A Coach of Female Sports: Stephanie Schick, Chatfield

Jeffco 4A Male: Dylan Jacob, Green Mountain Jeffco 4A Female: Sydney Prey, Golden

Jeffco 4A Coach of Male Sports: Bret McGatlin, Chatfield Jeffco 4A Coach of Female

Sports: Sandi Patterson, Green Mountain Assistant Coaches of the Year Jeffco 5A Asst. of Male Sports: Todd Moore, Arvada West Jeffco 5A Asst. of Female Sports: Gary Lash, Lakewood

Fred Steinmark Team Award Jeffco 5A: Ralston Valley Jeffco 4A: D’Evelyn Paul Davis Sportsmanship Award Jeffco 5A: Columbine and Chatfield

Jeffco 4A Asst. of Female Sports: Dan Patterson, Green Mountain Jeffco 4A: D’Evelyn

Eagles take to the gridiron

Faith Christian sophomore quarterback Isaiah Kroll prepares to fire a pass to a teammate on June 15 during the Broncos 7-on-7 tournament game against Chaparral.

TOM MUNDS

Legacy’s Buchanan has foul trouble — other people

Faith Christian tournament part of team training for football

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Faith Christian football players tested their skills against talented opponents as they advanced to the pool play finals but couldn’t outscore Chaparral during the June 15 session of the Broncos 7-on-7 football tournament played at Denver All City Stadium.

The 7-on-7 event is an all-passing, touch football tournament

involving backs, receivers and linebackers and defensive backs.

The 7-on-7 games provide coaches an opportunity to work on passing offense with quarterbacks, running backs (running pass routes) and receivers and with defense with linebackers, corner backs and safeties. A team earns seven points for a touchdown and three points for an interception.

About 100 teams from 1A through 5A schools entered in the Broncos June 14-17 tournament. All 7-on-7 entries were divided into four-team pools for the round-robin play that took up the first three days of the SEE FOOTBALL, P26

arly last fall, Legacy boys soccer coach Tony Romano stopped counting fouls against senior forward Tajon Buchanan.

Buchanan was so good that many opposing playOVERTIME ers figured the best way to slow the Canadian import was to foul him.

“On the field he drew a tremendous amount of attention,” said Romano.

“After like five games last season I stopped counting after he had 80 fouls against him in like the Jim Benton first third of the season.

“Teams realized there was nothing they could do to defend that kid other than knock him down. Given that fact, getting fouled relentlessly, he didn’t get himself a lot of yellow cards.”

Buchanan moved into the Legacy district from the Toronto area with a friend and his family. He wanted to play for the United States Development Academy but didn’t get permission from U.S. soccer, so he played for Legacy.

Why soccer and not hockey was easy to answer, since Buchanan was recently named the Colorado Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year. He is a finalist for the National Player of the Year award.

He led all Class 5A scorers with 21 goals and 52 points.

“I’ve been coaching soccer at the high school level for 20 years and hands down he’s the best player I’ve ever coached,” said Romano. “He might be the best player I’ve seen at the high school level in 20 years.

He’s truly amazing.”

Buchanan, a hard worker on the pitch and in the classroom, has signed to play soccer at Syracuse. He has the speed, agility, endurance, ball skills and soccer sense to play a lot at the next level.

“He goes around defenders like they are just standing there,” added Romano. “He is extremely deceptive. He’ll make you go left when he’s going right. He does it over and over and you even know it’s coming and you can’t do anything about it.

“If you had never seen him play, when he steps on the field and you watch him play for about 90 seconds, you say OK, that guy is at a whole another level than anyone else out there.”

Perry steps down Cherry Creek athletic director Jason Wilkins used twitter to announce that Bryan Perry is stepping down as the Bruins’ boys lacrosse coach.

Perry guided the Bruins to their record sixth state title on May 20 with a win over Regis Jesuit.

He was the coach for five of Creek’s title teams and has coached five state runner-up teams while compiling a 220-60 record in SEE BENTON, P26

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competition. The 25 pool play winners then advanced to the June 17 single-elimination tournament held at the Denver Broncos training facility at Dove Valley to determine the tournament champion.

Faith Christian was placed in a pool that played June 15.

The Eagle athletes made the plays needed for the Eagles to win the first two games, besting Pueblo Central 21-14 and outscoring Jefferson 31-0.

The victories carried the Eagles into the game for the pool championship against Chaparral, a high-scoring Wolverine team that had outscored both Pueblo Central and Jefferson by more than 40 points.

Chaparral continued its offensive attack against Faith Christian and won the pool group title game by outscoring the Eagles 34-7. The win earned the Wolverines a spot in the June 17 championship tournament.

“We didn’t win the pool and get to play at Dove Valley but it was a good day for us,” Eagles Coach Ralph Nance said after the Chaparral game.

“This tournament helps our players sharpen their passing game skills on offense and on defense. It also gets our guys

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Micale, who will play football at the University of San Diego next fall, was also recognized at a Colorado Rockies game this month after being named the recipient of the Colorado High School Activities Association Active Scholar Scholarship.

The Pomona graduate spent a lot of time last winter visiting multiple schools before deciding to head to the West Coast for college.

Some of his visits included John Hopkins University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Micale helped lead Pomona to back-to-back 5A state football championship games. He was on backto-back 5A state wrestling championship teams and helped the Panthers’ boys track team to a state title in 2016. All while tackling differential equations and linear algebra.

He finished off his outstanding prep athlete career winning the Class 5A boys discus event last month at the state track and field championships at Jeffco Stadium.

Faith Christian Coach Ralph Nance talks over a play with his offense during the June 15 game against Chaparral at the Broncos 7-on-7 tournament that was held at Denver All-City Stadium. The Eagles got a first down on the play, but the Wolverines won the game.

TOM MUNDS thinking about football.”

Like just about every other high school Faith Christian has spring and summer programs for football players.

There are weight training sessions, the team competes in 7-on-7 games as well as several other activities.

The coach took time after

“That was huge for me,” Micale said of concluding his prep career by winning his lone individual state title. “I’ve won team titles with wrestling and track, but I always left at the end of the season with a fourthor third-place individual title. It was the only season where I wasn’t like ‘darn’ at the end of the season. It was the first time I’ve ever rode home from a state championship happy. I left at the top.”

More top athletes honored Ralston Valley’s four-sport (cross country, basketball, girls soccer and track) Sarah Bevington was named the 5A Jeffco Female Athlete of the Year. Jim Hynes, Ralston Valley’s athletic director, described Bevington as “Wonder Woman” during his introduction of the Ralston Valley graduate who finished with 16 varsity letters during her four years as a Mustang.

Bevington will play soccer at Baylor University next fall.

Another four-sport athlete was named the Jeffco 4A Male Athlete of the Year.

Dylan Jacob, who heads to Western State Colorado University to play football,

the team’s final tournament game to talk about the prospects for the upcoming season.

“We are a little bit older than last year when we started six freshmen in the playoff game. We expect to see benefits from the varsity experience those young play-

left Green Mountain High School with 14 varsity letters in football, basketball, boys swimming and baseball.

“He is an athlete who has meant the world to me over the last few years,” Green Mountain football coach Matt Pees said. “He is a young man who exceeded expectations every step of the way during his career.”

Golden graduate Sydney Prey was named the Jeffco 4A Female Athlete of the Year. The basketball and golf standout wasn’t able to attend the ceremony, but she has a good reason. Prey was in Alamosa playing in the CHSCA All-State Games.

Prey, who will play hoops and golf at Colorado Mesa College, led the Demons to their first 4A Jeffco League girls basketball title in nearly a decade. She also became a four-time state golf qualifier, placing fifth in the 4A state tournament last month.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a fo-cus on athletics and activities.

For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/ Jeffco.

ers got last season.”

Nance said he expects there will be about 40 athletes out for football so plans are for Faith Christian to have varsity and junior varsity teams in the fall.

The coach said the team looks good overall but there is a lack of depth because of

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15 years as Cherry Creek coach. He coached four seasons at Arapahoe before moving to Creek and has 258 career victories.

Major League Baseball draft Major League Baseball scouts apparently aren’t leery about drafting pitchers from Colorado.

Left-handed pitcher Lucas Gilbreath, a 2014 Legacy graduate who just completed his junior year at the University of Minnesota, heads a list of seven players from schools in the Colorado Community Media circulation area who were selected in the June 12-14 Major League Baseball draft.

Gilbreath, an All-Big Ten selection who went 5-2 with a 2.66 earned run average and struck out 92 batters in 81.1 innings, was a seventh-round selection of the Colorado Rockies and the 206th overall pick in the draft.

Right-handed pitcher Peyton Remy, who went to Legend and played at Central Arizona, was the 525th selection and picked by the Chicago Cubs in the 17th round.

Four players who graduated

the fact Faith Christian is a small school of about 400 students.

“We just hope the school will continue to grow and that growth will be reflected in the number of athletes out for football,” Nance said. “We are encouraged because our youth football program is doing well. For example, there are 31 kids on our seventhgrade , we hope to see the fruits of that program in a couple years.”

A strong point for Faith Christian is the fact sophomore Isaiah Kroll returns to call the signals for the Eagles.

“I was a freshman last year, started the season as the backup and then moved to varsity when the senior quarterback got hurt,” Kroll said. “That was a huge learning curve for me as I stepped up from eighth-grade football to the varsity level where the players are bigger, they are more talented and everything moves a lot faster.”

He said he learned under fire. He said he did make mistakes and he always tried to learn things from the mistakes to make him a better quarterback.

“During last season,” he said, “I worked on making decisions faster as well as improving my ability to read defenses and I am continuing to work on those things during the spring and summer.”

this spring from area schools were among the draftees and three were pitchers.

Rock Canyon right-handed pitcher Matt Given, who has signed with Xavier, was selected by Miami in the 20th round and Cleveland tabbed Heritage catcher Casey Opitz, an Arkansas commit, in the 27th round.

Jacob Hilton, a right-handed pitcher from Heritage who is committed to New Mexico, was a 28th round selection of the Texas Rangers, and the Rockies made Ralston Valley righthanded pitcher Drake Davis, an Arizona State commit, the draft’s 1,136th pick when he was chosen in the 38th round.

Two cited Colorado High School Activities Association associate commissioner Tom Robinson and longtime Denver Christian basketball coach Dick Katte will receive National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) citations on July 1 at the NFHS summer meetings in Providence, Rhode Island.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Incubator cooks up businesses for 13 years Morrison Road commissary kitchen starts up more than 150 food businesses a year

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A deceptively unassuming building sits tucked just off Morrison Road and Sheridan Boulevard, and if you don’t walk right up to it, you might miss it.

In a lot with a sign that reads, “Morrison Road Complex,” the Kitchen Network is busy churning out foods, sauces and more importantly, hundreds of businesses.

One of them is Melissa Coel’s Everyday Gourmet catering company, which works in the Denver area.

“I was looking for a shared kitchen and Googled around, checked out a few and liked this best,” said Coel, chef and owner of the company. She has used the kitchen for about six to eight months. “For this one, there are no set hours you have to work, and for me, as a caterer, that stands out.”

Started 13 years ago by Lakewood resident Dennis McFerrin, the Kitchen Network building houses 12,000 square feet and 11 kitchens catering to small and large businesses of all kinds — vendors, caterers, personal chefs, food manufacturers, bakers and beyond. Nine private kitchens are leased out annually, and the building boasts a 2,500-square-foot shared commissary kitchen that’s open 24/7.

A bottling facility also operates out of one other kitchen.

“We are, in essence, an incubator that starts people up,” said McFerrin, 71, who got into the food business after working in the dental laboratory field for 40 years. “Some companies stay, some companies build (on their own), and some move on in other ways. It’s a positive environment where people can come in, get legal and grow. It becomes an excellent starting point.”

The key piece to helping food-related businesses get started is giving them a certified kitchen to work out of. That provides them with the affidavit of commissary needed to obtain a license from the city to sell food, McFerrin said.

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Melissa Coel, owner and chef at Everyday Gourmet catering, works on a recent day in the shared kitchen that’s open 24/7 at the Kitchen Network. Coel has been working out of the kitchen for more than half a year.

PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD About 175 businesses per year on average run through the incubator, said McFerrin, who says Kitchen Network is the state’s largest food-related incubator. About one-third of the businesses are seasonal companies that return each year.

A walk through the shared kitchen reveals a bustling scene, where anywhere from zero to four companies at once are often grinding away.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill worked there for two years and made “1,000 pounds of hummus a day,” McFerrin said. Bravo Burritos has been in the kitchens for 13 years. And the La Villa Real food truck company has worked out of them for 15 years — in May it opened Villagran Mexican Restaurant minutes away on West Alameda Avenue.

“Everyone’s super friendly and super helpful,” Coel said. “It’s been a great experience (working with McFerrin).”

And then there’s the Kitchen Network Bottling Company, a U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified business that produces more than 100 products for King Soopers, Safeway, Whole

Foods Market and Tony’s Market, according to McFerrin.

Kitchen Network is in the process of trying to become a nonprofit with the help of BuCu West Development Association, said José Esparza, executive director of the association, also located on Morrison Road a few blocks away. That will allow it to grow more efficiently, McFerrin said. Esparza said the company is the longest-running kitchen comissary in the state.

McFerrin purchased the Kitchen Network facility in 2004 to house a catering company he had at the time. He decided to drop the business in favor of growing the commissary and hasn’t looked back.

Kitchen Network is “a positive force” for the Denver community, he said. “It provides employment for the local community and it provides a good tax base for the city.”

Asked which businesses are his favorites, McFerrin said he couldn’t choose.

“It becomes a family here,” he said.

“They work here, and we get to know them. It’s like saying who’s your favorite child.”

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Lakewood resident Dennis McFerrin, owner of Kitchen Network, a commercial commissary kitchen, poses in front of the building’s sign. The food business incubator, which has run for about 13 years, sits just off Morrison Road and South Sheridan Boulevard in Denver.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Ongoing AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season.

Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees.

Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP. Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@ alz.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters Need: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org

Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled.

Contact: Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin County Court appointed special advocates work with abused and neglected children, speaking on behalf of them in court.

Need: Many volunteers needed; CASA Jeffco/ Gilpin relies on more than 200 volunteers, but many more are needed (just 30 percent of cases typically are covered). CASA volunteers dedicate 3-4 hours per week.

Requirements: Training is provided; must be 21 or older and pass a full background check including driving record.

Contact: Kathy Drulard, recruitment and training coordinator, at 303-271-6537, kathy@casajeffcogilpin.com or www.casajeffcogilpin.com.

Cat Care Society Nibbles `N Kibbles Food Bank Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

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Annual food rescue bike ride fights hunger and food waste Leisurely ride in Cherry Creek State Park raises money for hunger program

BY MICHELLE POLIZZI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Combine bicycles, healthy food advocates and a passion for health equity and you get the third annual Food Rescue Ride — the Aug. 19 noncompetitive bicycle event in Cherry Creek State Park.

The fundraiser supports Denver Food Rescue, a nonprofit that collects whole fresh produce from local grocery stores and retailers and redistributes it to low-income com-

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Common Earth Community Garden Garden project for entire community of Arvada Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com

munities via bicycle.

Friends, families and community members can sign up for the ride as individuals or teams and can choose to ride either 15 or 30 miles. For an extra challenge, bring a bike trailer and complete the ride towing 100 pounds of gardening supplies — all of which will be donated to local school gardens.

All proceeds support the nonprofit’s operational budget, which funds the nonprofit’s No Cost Grocery Programs, said Amy Moore-Shipley, development and marketing coordinator for Denver Food Rescue.

In addition to alleviating food deserts in underserved communities, the grocery programs reflect the unique needs and desires of each neighborhood by appointing com-

munity members to direct their own programs. When possible, programs are paired with relevant cooking and nutrition classes that help communities become more self-sufficient and healthy.

Visit foodrescueride.org to sign up and register or attend an event from 6-8 p.m. June 29 at Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St. in Denver, to have the $30 sign-up fee waived. Another opportunity to earn free registration takes place July 13 at evo, a Denver recreation gear and apparel shop at 860 Broadway.

Whether on a team or riding solo, all individuals are expected to raise a minimum of $200.

“Denver Food Rescue is a very lean and efficient organization,” executive director Turner Wyatt said. “For

every dollar contributed to Food Rescue Ride, DFR provides more than $4 worth of healthy groceries to a low-income family.”

In 2016, the ride attracted about 100 people and raised $27,000. This year, Denver Food Rescue hopes to double its 2016 rider count and hit a fundraising goal of $40,000. Part of this target, Moore-Shipley said, is to engage a fresh crop of participants who are new to the organization’s mission.

Participants who don’t own a bike can rent one on site for under $20.

“We know there are many ride options in and around Denver,” MooreShipley said, “but we hope to use this time to build community and give people a chance to fundraise and advocate for a cause they really believe in.”

The Edge Theater Lakewood-area community theater Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events) Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303-9865073 or lkudloff@comcast.net; www. theedgetheater.com

non-English speakers at Arvada United Methodist Church.

Need: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teaching experience required. Tutors do not need to know a second language.

Contact: Kathy Martinez, kathybv@comcast.net or 303-882-2751.

controller and motor parts; to count and organize miscellaneous materials.

Training: Provided; kit team meets weekly in Highlands Ranch.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or tami.kirkland@frontrangebest.org. Go to www.frbest.org.

Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteers to help test and repair vex

Foothills Art Center Golden’s premier art facility Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter. org

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