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Then the other ear started going, and that’s what led doctors to think it was probably hereditary, maybe somewhere far back in the family.

I found success with the Baha Cochlear device, and I’m hoping to eventually upgrade to Cochlear Implants. It’s amazing how these devices work, and I believe these devices could supersede normal hearing one day.

Lakewood resident thriving with hearing loss

About Me I’ve lived here for nearly 20 years but am from New Mexico originally. I studied mass communications at the University of New Mexico.

I was working at Univision in Albuquerque and they had an opening in the Denver area. I’d always dreamed of coming up to Denver, so I was happy to move here. I loved being fully immersed in the culture at Univision.

I’ve done photojournalism, technical editing work and other jobs on the production side. One of the first interviews I had when I moved here was with John Hickenlooper when he was still at Wynkoop Brewing Company.

From there I did marketing for a while and started transitioning into bookkeeping once I started having my hearing loss problems. For me, it was important to stay up to date with my working skills, so I had to think out of the box in term of career paths.

In my free time I’m a Colorado girl all the way. I

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Losing my hearing My hearing loss happened overnight in 2007. It was right after my first child was born, and I felt like I was coming down with a really bad sinus infection and I couldn’t hear out of one ear. A month went by and I was still clogged up, so I finally went to a doctor. After doing some tests, it was discovered I had single side deafness. The cause was a bit of a mystery — we thought it might have been an adverse reaction to a drug or maybe it was hereditary.

mountain bike every day — whether its rain, shine or snow — rock climb, paddle board, run, swim and more.

When I started losing my hearing, one of the reasons I started looking at different hearing solutions was I felt like my safety could be compromised while I’m out doing some of these activities. When trying different hearing solutions, one of the top things I was looking for is they have to keep up with me. I don’t want anything slowing me down.

Learning adaptability It might seem strange to some people, but over time I found the benefits to hearing loss. At first, I was frustrated and mad, because this wasn’t a choice I had made, but you can choose how to live with it.

I competed in the Miss Colorado Pageant and made sure to wear my hair up so people could see my device.

It’s part of who I am, and nothing to be ashamed about. It’s not ugly or something to be fearful of. Losing my hearing opened my heart and filled it with passion and sympathy.

Losing my hearing has really changed my perspective — it taught me about the beauty of sound and that people should use it. Don’t just hear, but actually listen.

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Court rules against Coalition over 59 acres Fed Center land sale moves forward STAFF REPORT

The US District Court of Colorado ruled against the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in its request for a Motion for a Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to stop the public auction of 59 acres of Federal Center property.

The motions were filed against the General Services Administration (GSA), and would have required the

Center Station property. Unfortunately, there is a high standard of review to overrule the decision of an executive agency, and the court did not find that HHS violated this standard,” she said in the official statement.

“The real losers in this case are the homeless families and individuals in Lakewood and Jefferson County who remain without adequate housing and services, and who will not have this resource available to respond to their needs.

We will continue to work with Jefferson County, Lakewood and other human services agencies in the county to develop initiatives to respond to

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reevaluate the Coalition’s financing plan to develop the property for affordable housing and services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the area.

According to a release from Cathy Alderman, vice president of communications and public policy, the organization is evaluating its options under the ruling about the best way to move forward.

“The Coalition is extremely disappointed that the court denied our request for a preliminary injunction to stop the auction of the Federal

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The lawsuit followed HHS’ March denial of the coalition plan to turn the 59 acres into a housing and resource center for the homeless. Following the denial, the GSA reopened the online auction for the property, but as of June 26 there have been no bids, with 21 days remaining.

A temporary injunction on the GSA public auction would have allowed for CCH to have its application reevaluated by HHS without the threat of it being sold to a third party during the reevaluation, according to the coalition.

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Jeffco Conservation Summit Series debuts June 30 New series of talks focuses on outdoors STAFF REPORT

A new series of talks with a focus on outdoor conservation is coming to Jefferson County.

Called the Jeffco Conservation Summit Series, the talks will focus on two main topics: addressing visitorship, stewardship and enjoyment of Jeffco’s open space parks; and enhancing understanding of the management of

open spaces.

The inaugural event of the series takes place 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 30 at Boettcher Mansion and the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 900 Colorow Road in Golden.

This first session is called Celebrating Visionary Women and include issues surrounding gear disparity, self-perception and inequity in the outdoors. Guest speakers are Jennifer Barbour, the executive director of Team Evergreen Cycling; Niki Koubourlis, an entrepreneur and founder of Bold Betties; and Alexia O’Connor, a health coach and postural therapist

with Title Nine. Veteran conservationist Lise Aangeenbrug, the executive director of the Outdoor Foundation, will serve as moderator.

The event also features a post-lunch yoga instruction by NamasteWorks Yoga + Wellness. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Celebrating Visionary Women is free but space is limited and reservations are required.

Jeffco Conservation Summit Series is being put on in partnership by PLAN Jeffco and Jefferson County Open Space. To learn more about the series or to register for Celebrating

LOVE OPEN SPACE? PLAN Jeffco, which advocates for and supports the mission of Jeffco Open Space, is looking for a few advocates to join its Board of Directors. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Anthony Hospital in the early evening, except in December.

Interested applicants should email John Litz at jklitz@Comcast.net Visionary Women, visit www.planjeffco.org.

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Property Taxes in 2019 Will Be Based on the Value of Your Home This Saturday Colorado’s constitution mandates that every county assessor base the assessment of real estate taxes on the full market valuation of each parcel as of June 30th of every even-numbered year. That valuation will be mailed to every property owner on May 1st of 2019, giving owners a month or so to challenge the valuation before it is finalized.

As usual, my first column next May will contain information on how valuations can be challenged. (You can read my May 4, 2017 column at www.JimSmithColumns.com).

So, if you are wondering how much your property taxes might go up for tax years 2019 and 2020, you need only compare what your home might have sold for on June 30, 2016, with what it might sell for this week.

Although June statistics aren't yet available, I can give you an approximation by looking at last month’s statistics compared to June 2016.

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With REcolorado (Denver’s MLS) as my source, the average price per square foot of condos and townhomes in Jefferson County rose from $186 in June 2016 to $229 in May 2018. That is a 23.1% increase in value. By themselves, condos increased their PSF values by 20%, and townhomes increased their values by 24.7%.

During that same period the average price per total square foot (that includes basements, whether finished or not) of detached single family homes rose from $175 to $206, a 17.7% increase. The median sales price rose by only 10.4% during that time, but I consider price per square foot a more reasonable measure. You can figure that the increase in your property valuation will be somewhere in the middle — between 10 and 18 percent. For condos and townhomes, you can figure between 20 and 25 percent.

These calculations are for Jefferson County as a whole. There will, of course, be greater or lesser valuation changes in every city and in every subdivision.

Here are the increases I calculated for the period June 2016 to May 2018 for single family detached homes in Jeffco with the following city addresses (includes unincorporated areas): Arvada 20.9% Lakewood 21.4% Golden 8.8% Littleton 13.6% Wheat Ridge 24.3% Valuations also can vary based on style. For example, ranch style (1 story, with or without

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basement) saw an increase in price per total square foot of 15.4%, whereas 2-story homes saw an increase of 17.9%.

The age of the home can make a difference, too. Single family detached homes built before 1990 saw their average PSF values increase by 18.8%, whereas homes built in 1990 or later increased by 12.7%.

All these variations in value increases point to only one conclusion — that you need to use the tools provided on the Jeffco assessor’s web page (which I’ll explain in a May 2019 column) to determine whether the assessor’s computer has applied the right valuation increase to your particular home. Last May I challenged the increase on my own home, and, by using the eligible comps listed on the assessor’s website, I received a reduction of nearly $150,000.

Lastly, I need to share how the Gallagher Amendment to the state constitution serves to moderate (reduce) the impact of increased valuations on residential property tax bills.

That amendment fixes the assessment ratio for non-residential property at 29% of the full valuation. For example, if a non-residential property has an actual valuation of $1 million, the mill levy is applied only to an assessed valuation of $290,000. Because that ratio is

fixed at 29%, and because the Gallagher Amendment says that non-residential property taxes should constitute 55% of the property tax revenue statewide, the ratio applied to residential properties keeps dropping from its original 21%. Last year, that ratio dropped from 7.96% to 7.2%, and it is projected to drop to 6.11% next year. The end result could actually be a reduced assessed valuation even in the face of an increased full valuation.

For example, if your home was worth $400,000 two years ago, the mill levy is being applied to an assessed value of $28,800 (7.2%). If your home increased in value by 20% to $500,000, and if the assessment ratio is reduced to 6.11% as expected, the mill levy will now be applied to an assessed value of $30,550 — an increase of less than 6.1%.

Moreover, mill levies keep declining as a result of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) provision of the constitution, so your actual tax bill in the above example could well be less than 5%.

While researching this article, I met with the Jeffco assessor and learned, among other things, that his office replaced its 30-year-old in-house software (which was broken) with better software from Thomson Reuters.

Last Week’s “Personal” Column Touched a Nerve

When I took the unusual step of devoting last week’s column to politics, my broker associates and I had little idea what the response from readers would be. Would you like to know?

It’s unusual to get one or two emails or calls from readers about a column, but last week I received over 60 emails and many calls thanking me and only 3 emails of a negative nature.

There were so many emails that I created a separate folder in Outlook to save them. Common themes were to acknowledge my “courage” in risking the loss of business for me and my agents, and many of the writers said they would use Golden Real Estate because they were so pleased that I spoke out. Four people came to my office on Friday to thank me in person.

Several readers, including Rep. Ed Perlmutter, liked my suggestion that the Democratic leadership create a “Shadow Cabinet” which would monitor and comment on the largely uncovered actions and pronouncements of Trump’s cabinet members.

This level of response was all the more remarkable since, by eliminating all branding in the ad, no phone number, email address, website or other contact info appeared with the column.

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Beach party in Arvada attempts to break world record

BY CAITLIN DANBORN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

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housands of Arvadans flocked to the parking lot of Arvada West High School for a weekend of food, fun and sand castles this weekend at the annual Sand in the City event. With more than 100 vendors ranging from local food trucks and breweries to local businesses as well as sand sculptures created by Arvada businesses, the main attraction was the world record attempt.

Sand in the City attempted to host the world’s largest hula dance, a record currently held by Miyokojima City in Japan with 1,509 participants. Per the requirements of Guinness World Records, participants donned Hawaiian-themed clothing during the five minute dance. A drone flew overhead, capturing footage that will be used by Guinness to count the participants along with the tallies from volunteers at the event. Only participants over the age of 10 were counted.

“It’s typical Arvada, where everybody comes out and supports everybody,” said Arvada Mayor Marc Williams in a speech to the record-attempting crowd.

The final count will be determined by Guinness, which will announce whether Arvada did indeed break the record in 10-12 weeks.

Besides the world record attempt, the usual sand sculptures drew Arvada businesses and organizations to participate in the sculpture contest.

“The reason we chose this sculpture is because obviously it goes along with our mission and helping people being able to find their emotions, express their emotions,” said Melissa Strohfus, whose team from the Jefferson Center for Mental Health created a sculpture based on the Disney-Pixar movie Inside Out. Jefferson Center’s sculpture won second place from the judges.

Each team was supervised by an official Sand in the City coach. The coaches, who come from all across the nation, arrived on Thursday to set up the sand and spent Friday assisting various teams.

“We help them, make sure they’re pounding things up right and give them techniques as they’re carving to make sure they end up with a nice sculpture,” said Kevin Schluckebier, a Sand in the City coach from Omaha, Nebraska.

Sand in the City coach Bert Adams carves the coach’s sculpture.

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Sand in the City participants attempt to break the record for the world’s largest hula.

Remax’s sand sculpture had a Cat In the Hat theme, complete with colored sand.

Volunteers Sarah Leopold and Molly Cheer tally participants for the world’s largest hula dance record attempt. CAITLIN DANBORN

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams, clad in Hawaiian clothing, addresses the crowd at Sand in the City.

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Good things come to those who wait.

Those people with the petition clipboards sure are in a rush to get your signature so they can try once more to permanently change Colorado’s laws and constitution. In their haste, they’re not telling you about the devastating consequences some amendments could have for our whole state—lost revenues for schools and local governments. Higher taxes. Wait a minute! Who wants to sign up for all that?

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Board of education approves 2018-19 budget at final meeting STAFF REPORT

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2018-19 budget June 7 at its final regular meeting of the school year. The new fiscal year begins July 1.

The budget process starts in December with public input, staff proposals and committee recommendations. When final funding levels are determined by the state Legislature in May, the process can then be finalized.

The 2018-19 budget includes a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all employees. Jeffco Public Schools has provided a cost-of-living increase only twice since 2009, and the 3 percent adjustment is the highest in 10 years for the district, according to a news release from the district.

The board also approved compen-

FOR MORE INFO The full budget can be viewed at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/finance/ sation agreements with both employee associations — the Jefferson County Education Association and the Jefferson County Education Support Professionals Association. The agreements include pay increases in line with established compensation schedules, the release says.

Jeffco Public Schools has provided various increases (annual step increases, performance increases) in past years, but continues to make slow progress in increasing compensation deficits from frozen-salary or salary-reduction periods in the past eight years.

“We were thankful our state Legislature chose to reduce the Negative

Factor [budget stabilization] that affects Colorado K-12 public education funding,” board President Ron Mitchell said in the release. “Instead of $75 million of state underfunding, we were only shorted $61 million.

This enabled us to provide fair compensation to our employees as well as fund a few new endeavors that benefit our students. I am pleased we can make this happen, even though we have $2,500 less per student than the national average.”

Other additions in the 2018-19 budget include more funding to schools, a portion of which addresses equity issues; more support for schools, such as mental health and security; and a capital transfer increase to support infrastructure upgrades.

The board also met June 11 for its final study session of the year. Topics at that meeting included the com-

munity climate survey and future funding planning.

Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass reported on two recent surveys that show the majority of the community believes Jeffco Public Schools is headed in the right direction, and more funding is needed, the release says.

Possible revenue sources such as bonds, a mill levy override, and the pending state ballot issue (Initiative 93) were discussed. The Board of Education directed staff to prepare funding options for the board to review in August. The board will decide in August whether to ask Jefferson County voters for school funding in November.

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Library board selects four finalists vying for executive director position Pam Nissler to retire in August

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About 100 people attended a community forum on June 18 to meet the four finalists hoping to become the next executive director of the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL).

The new executive director will take over for Pam Nissler, who plans to retire in August.

Beginning the process with 32 applicants representing library

professionals from across the country, the JCPL Board of Trustees narrowed the search down to seven semifinalists in May and announced the four finalists on June 14. The final decision is expected to happen by mid-summer.

“We are pleased to present this slate of finalist candidates,” said Julia Hill-Nichols, chair of the Board of Trustees in a press release. “We believe any one of these could provide accomplished and visionary leadership to JCPL.” Meet the finalists Midori Clark Current position: director of community relations, development and

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strategic initiatives for the Pueblo City-County Library District.

Professional accomplishment I am proud of: “Creating a legacy of literacy in Pueblo through the All Pueblo Reads program.”

The monthlong annual program promotes literacy and encourages dialogue through events and activities themed by a common book.

Clark More than 40,000 people participated in 2017.

To me, a library is… “a cornerstone of a community where people come together to connect, learn and grow. Library services today are more essential than they ever have been.”

Roberta Phillips Current position: director of planning and projects at Richland Library in Columbia, South Carolina.

Professional accomplishment I am proud of: Overseeing the renovation and creation of 10 Richland libraries. Seven are finished and three are currently under Phillips construction. “These beautiful facilities are a place where people can achieve their goals.”

To me, a library is… “the heart of the community it serves. A library gives its community a sense of ownership. It is the place where all people can connect, create, discover, learn and dream. Problems are solved, ideas are explored, risks are taken and innovations happen.”

Laurel Prysiazny Current position: acting dean for

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think this is the best it will ever be financially for our schools unless something changes,” Glass said in the release. “The economy is good, yet the state is unable to fund schools at the

the Library and Student Learning Support Services Division at Fresno City College in Fresno, California.

Professional accomplishment I am proud of: Creating the Information Center for People with Disabilities at the Long Beach Public Library. The center provides librarians and volunteers who offer one-on-one assistance Prysiazny with technology and/ or basic computer instruction. “It’s designed to level the playing field for people with disabilities.”

To me, a library is… “a place to meet with success. We connect people to the information or experience they need to be successful. For example, we can connect people to jazz music, computers, robots and, of course, books.”

Donna Walker Current position: director of public services for the Jefferson County Public Library.

Professional accomplishment I am proud of: “Bringing the Jefferson County Public Library system into the 21st Century.” Initiatives included updating spaces; increasing materials, staff and Walker programs; and outreach. “We’re more proactive and out in the community more.”

To me, a library is… “everywhere.

We are more than just our buildings. We go where you are — we can meet in person anywhere in the community to answer your questions or bring you library materials. And we’re available 24/7 through our website.”

prescribed level. If the economy continues to improve, we will face TABOR refunds instead of recovering school funding. If we don’t seek new funding options now, our students will not have the resources they deserve.”

For more information on Jeffco Public Schools future funding, go to www.jeffcopublicschools.org/futurefunding.

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Pulling into Hangar 101 New restaurant brings more than food and drink

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Judging by the large Beechcraft 18 airplane in front of the newly opened Hangar 101 Billiards and Bowling in south Lakewood, one could be forgiven for thinking that owner Ami Benari is some kind of World War II buff.

That’s not exactly the case, however. The reason for the plane, as well as the other planes inside the Hangar 101, is a more divine one.

“The theme is because of a message from God,” Benari, who also owns Zanzibar and Tarantula Billiards in Denver, explained. “I was thinking

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about doing a theme at the restaurant, and I saw an older gentleman in the Panera where I was in a World War II jacket and hat. He reminded of my grandfather, so I bought him a cup of coffee and he told me he owned 15 acres of junkyard full of antique airplanes. And there was my theme.”

The restaurant, located at 7575 W. Jewell Ave., opened about two months ago. The food includes an expanding menu made up of dishes like pizzas and monster burgers, strong drinks and 101 beers.

Hangar 101 includes some features most restaurants don’t have, including six bowling lanes, free billiards tables, 3,000 square feet of patio and two large planes hanging over patrons’ heads.

“As far as I know, we’re the only restaurant in the world with real, not replica, planes as part of the décor,” Benari said. “The plane over the bar is an U-8 Beechcraft that was actually used in Vietnam. I’ve been connected with some of the men who flew in it at the time.”

The amenities like pool and bowling are free during the day with purchase of food or drinks to cater to families, and at 9 p.m. the restaurant becomes 21-and-older guests only.

Benari already has plans to expand

BUSINESS BASICS Hangar 101 WHERE: 7575 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood HOURS: Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

INFORMATION: www.hangar101billiards.com the restaurant. He wants to build a stage on the front patio for bands, karaoke and open mic nights, and trivia nights will start there on July 11.

The idea to set up a new business in Lakewood was the result of increasing rents and prices in downtown Denver, and Benari said Lakewood was a great partner during the three-year development and building process.

And that large airplane in front of the building certainly kept the neighborhood curious as to what was coming. That’s what drew in employee Chris Konig, who, like many of the about 50 employees, is a local.

“Everyone was waiting to see what would open up here, and once it did, I thought it had a great energy,” he said. “It’s a very personal job for many of us who work here, because we’re from the area, and we want it to succeed. We’re always looking for things we can do better.”

Benari is eager for the community to sample what he has in store for Hangar 101.

“We’re here for the long term,” he said. “We want people to come and see us.”

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Colorado’s governor has ordered his state to adopt vehicle pollution rules enforced in California, joining other states in resisting the Trump administration’s plans to ease emission standards.

Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper on June 19 told state regulators to begin writing rules that incorporate California’s low-emission standards with a goal of putting them in place by the end of the year.

Hickenlooper said the strict standards are important to Colorado, citing climate change and noting the state’s elevation makes pollution worse.

“Our communities, farms and wilderness areas are susceptible to air pollution and a changing climate,” his order said. “It’s critical for Coloradans’ health and Colorado’s future that we meet these challenges head-on.”

Hickenlooper’s order came about three months after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would not implement stricter emissions rules adopted by the Obama administration. Those rules would have started with the 2022 model year.

California has a waiver under federal Clean Air Act allowing it to impose tougher standards than the U.S. rules. Currently, California’s standards are the same as the federal standards. But if the Trump administration forgoes the stricter Obama-era rules, California could still impose them or others.

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apply California’s standards. Colorado would be the 13th state, excluding California, to do so, said Luke Tonachel, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s clean vehicles project. The District of Columbia has also adopted the rules.

The states that currently apply California’s rules are Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.

“Colorado is recognizing along with other states that the federal rollback is both unjustified and harmful, so the governor is joining others in protecting his state’s citizens,” Tonachel said.

The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association said California standards might not be a good fit for Colorado because a higher percentage of Coloradans buy pickups, SUVS, vans and all-wheel-drive vehicles, which burn more gas.

“We’re disappointed that the state of Colorado, the governor, or regulatory board or anybody else would cede air quality control regulation to an out-of-state, unelected board in Sacramento (California),” said Tim Jackson, president of the association.

The Obama rules would have required the nationwide fleet of new vehicles to get 36 miles per gallon (15 kilometers per liter) in real-world driving by 2025. That’s about 10 mpg (4 kilometers per liter) over the existing standard.

The EPA announced in April it would scrap the Obama-era rules, questioning whether they were technically feasible and citing concerns about how much they would add to the cost of vehicles. The EPA said it would come up with different rules.

California and 16 other states sued the Trump administration over the plan to drop the tougher rules. All the states that joined the lawsuit have Democratic attorneys general.

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VOICES Expect annual boom in lowbrow behavior

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t doesn’t hurt to ask, but I know what you’re going to say.

Wouldn’t it be nice if the Fourth of July came and went without any residential explosions?

They’re illegal. They’re annoying.

They’re inconsiderate.

They negatively impact those who experience PTSD, those with pets (especially dogs), and those, like me, who consider them a juvenile form of entertainment.

“Look, it blowed up.”

It goes on every year because we’re entitled to do as we please, no matter how it might affect others.

Americans are not widely known for being considerate. We take spray paint into national parks.

Earlier this year, Delaware resident Michael Rohana was accused of

breaking off a terracotta warrior’s thumb at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute.

QUIET On the way back DESPERATION to Delaware, Rohana allegedly bragged about sneaking into the exhibition and stealing the thumb.

If you don’t consider either of those a big deal, please move on to another column.

Wouldn’t it be Craig Marshall much nicer if everyone celebrated Smith July Fourth with backyard gatherings that maximized conversation and minimized skyrockets and mortar shells?

Nah. When it comes to the Fourth, silence isn’t golden. Far from it.

“It’s a tradition,” I’m told over and over.

So is hazing.

Hazing will never end as long as there are fraternities somewhere.

Boys will be boys, you say? Ask your son who went through it.

I am a wet blanket. A spoilsport. No doubt about it. Maybe I was raised wrong. I guess if something I were to do might bother someone, I wouldn’t do it.

That’s why I don’t mow my lawn at midnight, even though I am always up, and there’s plenty of lamp light.

My neighborhood sounds like a war zone on the Fourth. Then, late, it goes quiet. Have there been times when I wanted to get out the mower?

Absolutely. But, like I said, I was raised wrong.

My father always said, “Be considerate of others.”

It’s a lost cause. I heard a cell phone ring in church one day.

I heard a cell phone ring in an art museum one day.

If you don’t consider either of those a big deal, please move on to another column.

I would leave the country and take the dog with me, throughout July — if I had the money. Then I wouldn’t know or care what anyone around here might do.

Oh, I’d read about it, just like I do every year. Someone always gets killed or maimed.

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An incredible sequel and hidden artistry

A children who are separated from their families.

It would also make it law that kids can’t be unnecessarily separated from their families so this never happens again. This bill also requires training for staff in childhood trauma and child development, critical to ensuring these children get the care they need, especially if they are in a dangerous situation.

I urge Senator Gardner to support the Keep Families Together Act (S. 3036). America has always been a beacon of hope and refuge – it is what makes our country great.

Mary Catherine Kimling, Wheat Ridge

s a Dad, most of the movies I have gone to see for, oh, the last 20 years or so, have been at the request of someone else.

Sometimes, this is a bad thing (see: “Twilight,” and its three sequels), but, largely, this has been a pretty good thing. One of my favorites from all those years is “The Incredibles.”

HITTING One of Pixar’s first, and one of its best.

HOME So, I had mixed feelings heading into the theater to see the sequel last week. For one thing, sequels have a mixed track record — as good as “Empire Strikes Back” was, you also get dreck like “Grease 2.”

Likewise, Disney/Pixar are hit or miss on sequels—“Cars 2” devolved into an environmentalist fable, and you probably never even heard of Michael Alcorn “Burn-E,” the sequel to “Wall-E,” did you? Plus, as a friend put it, “The Incredibles” was a nearly perfect movie, which makes it very difficult to anticipate a sequel with anything other than a mix of excitement and anxiety.

Well, let me tell you, “ii” was wonderful! The premise was as clever as the first, the animation was great, the voice actors were pitch perfect, and the story moved along at a brisk pace. The villain wasn’t quite up to par with Syndrome, but the soundtrack, by the increasingly brilliant Michael Giacchino ( “Jurassic World”), more than made up for it.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Troubled by child separation I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s policy which has led to the separation of children from families at the United States’ southern border.

While President Trump has signed a new executive order revising his administration’s policy of separating children from their parents, his order does not address the more than 2,300 children who have already been separated. These children need to be reunited with their families.

If the Administration will not do that on its own, then Congress must act to put the best interests of kids first. Fortunately, Senator Dianne Feinstein has proposed legislation – the Keep Families Together Act – that calls for the reunification of

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And, best of all, there are moments in this movie that had me laughing so hard I was in tears.

It might have been Dad-specific sort of humor, but it was wonderful!

I know this column isn’t supposed to be movie reviews, but, I like letting people know when somebody gets it right. And, with all the ugly, terrible, mean, petty things we see going on all around us, I know we could all use a brief respite to sit back and be entertained.

••• On the corner of 80th and Simms in northwest Arvada lays a lot that

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Of course, there are risks everywhere. I was at Altamont, hoping to hear the Jefferson Airplane. Or, as I said later, “I went to a riot and a concert broke out.”

I don’t celebrate the Fourth of July.

At least not with a pack of matches.

I’m not sure what’s wrong with hamburgers and hot dogs and a vivid discussion about the moisture they found on Mars. I can hear the crickets, and your one word: “Boring.”

Fireworks bore me. They are

sometimes looks abandoned. In fact, my second daughter is 100 percent convinced that the house on the corner is haunted. But lately, if you drive past that lot, you might notice a lot more activity, as large pieces of wood are being turned into amazing pieces of art.

The owner, a friendly retired sheet metal worker named Don, saw me looking around and came out to meet me. He seemed happy to show me around the lot, from the production room where he is assembling a custom-ordered bench with owl faces at each end, to the yard, where you can see rough pieces of wood just starting to be shaped, to halffinished projects in need of sanding and lacquer.

The most impressive room is

tedious and repetitious. They haven’t changed since I was a kid, and offer me no amusement.

I’m not certain which is worse: Fourth of July fireworks or Christmas music in November.

I can avoid one (to an extent) but not the other.

When the Criblecoblis family down the street sets off a rocket, the harsh noise it makes is as much mine as it is theirs.

And they don’t care.

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the sales studio. In here are dozens of finished projects—eagles, bears, foxes, rabbits, an elephant … there is even an odd goat holding a pole-axe, a remnant from the town of Nederland’s “Dead Guy Days” Festival. I ask Don about the skill and talent it takes to make some of these pieces. He tells me a fullydeveloped eagle will take about 12 hours of focused work, just to get the details right about the feathering of the wings.

Then, the artist comes in the room, sweaty from working in the hot sun. Don found him at a craft fair, recognized his talent, and hired him on. His name is Dee, and, it turns out, Dee is an immigrant, a man who fled the tribal warfare in South Sudan with his wife in 2006

and made his way to America. He learned to sculpt in Africa with a knife and pieces of chalk, then pieces of wood, then metal, and found he could draw beauty out of nothing.

Now, he does it for us here in suburban Denver.

It is an extraordinary thing, to be able to draw beauty out of nothingness. It is well worth the side trip to this corner of the metro area to see the artisans at work. You might just find yourself inspired!

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Barbara Elayne Vardaman

December 12, 1933 - June 20, 2018

Barbara Elayne Vardaman, age 84, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Barbara was born to Harley K. and Vera Mae Parker Howard on December 12, 1933 in Shambaugh, Iowa.

Barbara was a woman of many talents. She worked in many capacities to support the activities of her children.

Cub Scouts, Webelos, Brownies, Little League Baseball, softball, and Westernaires became her passion.

No matter where they lived, she worked devotedly for her church.

For many years, she cooked meals at church or in her home for people in need.

Barbara valued her friends and loved spending time with them playing bridge, hand and foot, or just laughing over a meal.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Harley K. and Vera Mae Parker Howard, her husband, Marion Vardaman, her brother, Harley Jr. Howard, and her nephew, Brett Howard Mac-

Donald.

Barbara is survived by her children, Craig Lindley Vardaman (Diana Murray), Kristin Elayne Vardaman, and Curtis Alan Vardaman (Denise), and grandchildren, Justin Vardaman (Sarah), Odean Vardaman, and Shanice Vardaman, as well as great-grandchildren; Taylor, Echo, and Nadya Vardaman, and sister, Beverly MacDonald (Jerold).

A visitation was held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Olinger Hampden Mortuary, 8600 E. Hampden Ave. Denver, Colorado, 80231.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2:00PM at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Dr. Lakewood, CO 80228. A reception will follow in the Green Mountain United Methodist Church reception hall.

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Marshmallows more than s’mores

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arshmallows have four grams of sugar each which is about one teaspoon of sugar. Four grams may be OK if you only eat just one. However, who eats just one or counts the calories around the campfire?

Marshmallows can also be used for art projects and artsy recipes this time of the year when families have fresh marshmallows for campfires and s’mores.

Marshmallows make a beautiful edible paint. All you’ll need are marshmallows, water, light corn syrup and food coloring to make this fun sweet paint. It can be used to decorate cookies, fingers, bread, English muffins, paper, and more.

Use clean water color brushes for painting.

Easy to Make You will need 1 cup packed

marshmallows, ¼ cup water; 2-3 tablespoons light corn syrup, basic food coloring to make many colors, and little dishes. You will also need something to paint. Marshmallows on a sucker stick, toothpick, or Popsicle stick work LIFELONG well. You can also use plain cookies LEARNING animal crackEsther Macalady like ers, vanilla cookies, or lady fingers. Bread or anything with that kind of a rather firm top will do. If you think the kids have had enough sugar, the marshmallow paint is similar to a puffy paint look on paper Place the marshmallows in a microwave –safe bowl and heat on medium for 30 seconds.They will puff up a bit. Stir in the water and continue to microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Stir well to let the

heat melt the marshmallows fully.

Stir until smooth. Stir in light corn syrup to desired consistency.

Divide the marshmallows into little containers and stir in a few drops of food coloring. Experiment with secondary colors like blue (cyan) and red (magenta). You can make some secondary colors. Yellow and red make orange, blue (cyan) and yellow make green., red and blue make purple. Add plain white to lighten them up. Allow the mixtures to cool enough for children to handle.

Very Creative To paint use Popsicle sticks. The marshmallow paint may be store in sealed containers several days at room temperature. The paint dries well enough to handle but will remain sticky. Cookies will not be stackable.

Children also enjoy making bou-

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The icing can also be use on graham crackers for beautiful tile like cookies. It can be used to make decorations on graham cracker v- shaped triangle tents and rainbows on small graham cracker ginger bread houses.

Decorated cake doughnuts are also a hit. Older children can use finer brushes for detailed decorations with this sweet edible paint that has many possibilities for creativity on iced cakes and brownies.

Esther Macalady is a retired schoolteacher living in Golden, Colorado. For more see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com, wnmufm. org/Learning Through the Seasons, Facebook, and Pinterest.

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Education overcomes fears Your Rocky Flats article noting the difference between the 5,000 acre buffer zone (now mostly the US Fish and Wildlife Refuge) surrounding the 1,300 acre former core production area is indeed welcome. The buffer zone is completely safe and will make an ideal recreation area for bicyclists, hikers, bird and wildlife watchers, researchers and picnickers.

For the seven school districts to not allow their students to visit the site is to me an educational sin. The flats contains the highest quality undisturbed xeric tallgrass prairie in the state. It contains abundant wildlife, deer, coyotes, elf, eagles and an abundance of grassland birds. To not allow students, the future leaders of America, to experience this piece of a native ecosystem that greeted the early settlers is a crime.

Many experts worked hard to create this refuge, and make it part of the extensive open space stretching from the foothills to the areas east of Indiana — a great open space area on the outskirts of a major city to be enjoyed by its citizens.

Let us hope that the seven school boards you list talk to some real scientists and experts and change their wild, uninformed decision.

Dr. Paul Kilburn, Arvada Thanks for helping to stop evil Thank you to all journalists who are reporting on and making sure the American public knows about the atrocities our government is engaged in as they separate children from their families. Please continue your work to make us aware of the inhumane treatment of children and their parents just because they’re from Latino countries.The entire world is learning to hate and distrust us; not fear us as Mr. Trump wants; just hate us.

I am writing to you in the press to

express my support for your reporting and ask that you not give up or lessen the pressure on us. Require us to act!

I am writing to my congressional representatives and I’m encouraging all citizens with a conscience to do likewise.Demand that our country treat all human beings with dignity and care.

Chris Bentson, Lakewood Trumped by Trump Some unfit parents ignore the fact that they are subjecting their children to the possibility of abandonment, or becoming orphans while committing a crime in the US. Trump is attacked viciously, although parents and traffickers are responsible, and Obama had originally put the kids in cages, ostensibly for their safety. Trump originally did want to stiffen enforcement for picayune offences.

Now Trump, with his executive order, has left them with nothing to say, except the same old phony skepticism.

To detain families together likely will

require amending the old law that calls for 20 days of separate holding.

Jailing children and and parents along with adult criminals will cause critics to scream. It’s reported that 0.6 percent of families also are apprehended for smuggling, with many detained.

Therefore, togetherness, without co-habitation with the riff raff will require nice garden apartments or hotel suites, financed by money dropping from the sky. Could such money fail to materialize?

Of course Trump edicts are only good until sundown. Who can predict?

Complementing the fiasco are “factfinders” and “problem-solvers” galore heading south. U.S. representatives Diana DeGette and Mike Coffman are adding their pulchritude to the border gathering.

“We can be compassionate and honor the law.” Will anyone buy that anymore, when what I suspect the real campaign, open borders, revives?

Tom Graham, Arvada

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ndependence Day offers a wealth of options for those looking to see the night sky lit up with color and sound.

One of the biggest celebrations has been held at Denver’s Civic Center Park for the last eight years, and this year’s is shaping up to be bigger than ever. On July 3, the free event features Chris Daniels and the Kings along with the 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard. There will also be vendors, games and more.

Produced by nonprofit Civic Center Conservancy with many partners, the evening ends with the longest rooftop fireworks finale in the concert’s history. The Denver City and County Building adds to the entertainment with a synchronized light show.

“A National Historic Landmark, Denver’s Civic Center Park is the perfect place for a patriotic celebration that connects us as a commu-

nity to both the past and present,” said Amanda Johnson, marketing coordinator with the Conservancy.

“Having 100,000 people gathered together to take in the music, lights & fireworks in such an urban setting is truly unique, and it’s an aweinspiring experience.”

Some of the biggest firework shows are also the longest running.

Take Bandimere Speedway’s annual Fourth of July event, which has been around since its first “Family Festival” 20 years ago.

“After three years the Family Festival was combined with another existing event, the `Jet Car Nationals,’” said John “Sporty” Bandimere III, general manager of the speedway.

“Combining the two events brought together the best from both events making July 4 one of the largest attended races on our schedule.”

This year’s event at the speedway in Morrison will feature 10 jetpowered dragsters and funny cars capable of running the quarter mile at over 280 mph, Ed the Outlaw Jones with his Jelly Belly wheel stander and more than 150 sportsman racers competing for event titles and MagnaFuel Super Series points.

There will also be carnival games, rides, live music, pie/watermelon-

eating contests, military salutes and a Wounded Warrior tribute.

And fireworks.

“This is a great family-friendly event for kids and families of all ages and as Bandimere Speedway celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year’s event is sure to be one of the best yet,” Bandimere said.

Those looking for a new experience can attend Lakewood’s very first Big Boom Bash, which will be held on July 4 at Jeffco Stadium, which culminates in a 20-minute fireworks display at dark.

The event includes children’s activities, a community art project, vendor booths and local food trucks.

There will be a beer garden, and MIX 100 radio station will be on-site with prizes and fun. The fireworks display will be choreographed to music simulcast by MIX 100, and spectators outside of the stadium are encouraged to tune in to 100.3 FM to enjoy.

“The last time we had fireworks in Lakewood was 2011, and we heard from our residents that they wanted to have an event again,” said Allison Scheck, public engagement and operations manager with Lakewood.

“Our city council wanted to do something great for residents and give them an event they can be proud of.”

ariety is the name of the game at the Lakewood Cultural Center’s newly announced LCC Presents 2018-2019 season.

“We’re just a 320-seat theater, so every performance here is very intimate,” said Karyn Bocko, marketing and promotions supervisor with the city. “When you see a show here, you’re really going to feel like you’re connecting with the performer.”

Beginning in September, the season will bring a range of performances, including music, dance and theater. It starts out on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 COMING and 29, with The Flying ATTRACTIONS Karamazov Brothers, who bring juggling feats, laugh-out-loud comedy and wild theatrics to the stage.

The season continues with the Mirari Brass Quintet on Friday, Oct. 5, Sybarite5 Thursday, Oct. 11, and gives the stage over to children Clarke Reader with “Call of the Wild: Illustrated Edition” on Thursday, Oct. 25.

October ends with Nobuntu, a fivemember female a cappella ensemble that performs a fusion of Zimbabwean-rooted music, Afro jazz, gospel and crossover music on Saturday, Oct. 27. There’s also the opportunity for audiences to learn hands-on about the form with an African dance workshop led by two members of Nobuntu that afternoon.

From there, Aquila Theatre presents “Frankenstein” on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8 and 9, then Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on Saturday, Nov. 17, and the year ends with the return of Timothy P. and The Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2.

Once 2019 gets underway, BODYTRAFFIC dance company is stopping by on Saturday, Feb. 16, followed by the childcentric “Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon” on Sunday, Feb. 17.

The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado comes by on Thursday, Feb. 21, and CATAPULT: The Amazing Magic of Shadow Dance arrives on Saturday, March 2. Grammy-nominated musicians Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martinez perform on Saturday, March 9.

The final run of performances includes The Swingles, a London-based a cappella ensemble, performing “Folklore” on Saturday, March 16.

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“Crazy for You” co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company takes the stage on Friday on Saturday March 22 through April 7. Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience performs The Fab Four’s classics on Friday on Saturday, April 12 and 13, and the season ends with the Takács Quartet on Saturday, April 20.

“We want to expose audiences to artists they wouldn’t see in places like downtown,” Bocko said. “Our main focus is really, really high quality performances on our stage.”

Season subscriptions and “Create Your Own” packages are now available at Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, 303-9877845, or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets for individual performances go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 1.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks There are some performers who, thanks to top notch performing skills and a dedicated fan base, have made Red Rocks their home over the years. The Avett Brothers are one such group and their annual weekend runs at the Rocks are always incredible.

This year, The Avett Brothers are setting up camp at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1. The band has a different opening act each night - David Crosby on the first, Mandolin Orange on the second, and finally Jill Andrews.

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Drink whiskey and fight cancer It is difficult to imagine an event more perfectly tailored for Coloradoans than to combine tasting beers and whiskey with raising funds to fight cancer.

If that sounds like a promising mix to you, you’ll want to attend Lone Tree Brewing Co.’s CancerBlows Beer and Whiskey Dinner on Friday, July 6, at Snooze an A.M. Eatery, 10002 Commons Stree in Lone Tree. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m.

This annual benefit will feature live music by Ryan Anthony and the H2 Big Band, and a special beer and whiskey dinner expertly curated by chefs from Snooze and Suga Me Sweet of Highlands Ranch. The food will be paired with whiskey from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, an IPA collaboration with Cannonball Creek, and select beers from Lone Tree Brewing Co. The funds go to CancerBlows, which uses unique musical events featuring the talents of brass musicians worldwide to raise awareness and money to encourage research for cancers with a focus on blood cancers & multiple myeloma.

Tickets for the 2018 CancerBlows Beer + Whiskey Dinner are $80 each and can be purchased at eventbrite.com along with sponsorship options, and at the Lone Tree Brewing Co. tasting room now through July 6 while supplies last.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Preventing dropouts among pregnant, parenting students Programs work to ensure education for young people amid big challenges

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During her sophomore year of high school, Leslie Belmontes found out she was pregnant.

Not feeling like she could continue at her traditional high school, Northglenn High, Belmontes transferred to New American School in Thornton for her junior year. She thought the non-traditional school would be a better choice for her to continue her education while she prepared to become a mother.

But after giving birth to her son, Aaron, during winter break, a lack of support from school staff, babysitting needs and additional medical attention for her son, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and a heart murmur, made Belmontes feel that she couldn’t go to school anymore.

She became part of the 90 percent of pregnant and parenting teens to drop out of school, according to the National Dropout Prevention Center.

The center, a nonprofit based in South Carolina dedicated to increasing graduation rates, also published a self-reported study that said 28 percent of female dropouts cited pregnancy and the health concerns associated

Leslie Belmontes playes with her son, Aaron, at the Bear Valley Branch Library in Denver. with it as the reason for dropping out of school. Another 25 percent cited becoming a mother. Lack of childcare is one of the biggest reasons for this.

But some school districts in the Denver metro area are trying to cut down this percentage by providing resources for pregnant and parenting students to continue their education.

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Jeffco offers program In Jefferson County Public Schools, the Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program is based at McLain Community High School in Lakewood.

The program provides wraparound services, which include mental health support, allowing students to earn their high school diploma while also receiving parenting and child-development education. On-site day care is also provided.

“It’s about removing the barriers of what am I going to do with my child and how am I going to keep going to school,” said Sara Killian, JCAPPP district nurse based at McLain.

As Jeffco schools’ only teen parenting program, JCAPPP has been around for 45 years — housed in Arvada until the McLain campus opened in 2000. The program ended the 2017-18 school year with 11 active students. The nontraditional enrollment program accepts and graduates students throughout the year based on need. About 20 students utilized the program throughout the year, four of whom were young fathers.

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“We’re continuously reaching out to counselors so they know where to bring students for support,” said Holly Davidson, director of the early learning center at McLain. “Some girls want to stay in their home school, but we need to not just meet them as students but also as parents.”

Davidson said the peer support from other pregnant and parenting teens is something the program at McLain offers that they don’t have in a traditional high school environment. The program staff also act as mentors for the students.

“Parenting is a unique experience but we still find there are similar worries,” said Katy Waskey, JCAPPP director. “I think having a mentor to work through the process gives you more confidence moving forward.”

The goal of the program is to both create confident, capable parents and break barriers in teen moms earning their high school diplomas.

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Englewood provides support Englewood Schools offers a similar program. With a district of about 3,000 — significantly smaller than Jeffco’s 86,000 students — Englewood did not need to utilize its pregnant and parenting program this past school year.

“We haven’t had that many students use the program in recent years, but the graduation rate has increased because they have the support,” said Callan Clark, executive director of student services for Englewood Schools.

Unlike Jeffco, the Englewood program is run at each of the two high schools in the district, Englewood High and Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice. District nurses take the lead teaching health and skills needed to prepare to be a mom — including parenting and first aid.

“We want to support all our kids no matter what they’re going through, and if it’s pregnancy, we want to support it,” Clark said, adding that some pregnant students throughout the years have chosen to attend Denver’s Florence Crittenton, a school specializing in education for teen moms.

Florence Crittenton, a nonprofit, has a public-private partnership with Denver Public Schools for its high school, which is celebrating 35 years. The high school provides wraparound services for pregnant and parenting students ages 14 to 21 from throughout the metro area. Services include academics, post-secondary support, parenting and nutrition classes, an early childhood education center and a Denver Health center on campus.

“The number one reason a teen girl drops out of school is pregnancy, so we are here to serve that population,” said Julia Goodman, marketing and communications coordinator for Florence Crittenton Services.

The school, which also has open and rotating enrollment, serves about 200 students throughout the year.

“We’re teaching them to be wellrounded, responsible, thoughtful

members of the community here on our campus,” Goodman said.

“We really are focused on that twogeneration approach helping the young mother to succeed but also her child.”

Focused on success One young mom who was able to create a cycle of success is Dakota McGrath, now 20.

McGrath initially dropped out of high school after giving birth to her son, P.J., the first week of her junior year.

“It was really hard to be at school and have him at home,” McGrath explained. “I wanted to be there, but I couldn’t.”

Lack of adequate and safe childcare kept McGrath out of school for four months. But with the help of her son’s father’s family, McGrath was able to go back to her school, Denver Center for 21st Century Learning, and earn her high school diploma.

“I wanted to finish school,” McGrath said. “I love school. I like to learn and take notes. I missed my son every day. But it was worth it.”

McGrath said that she wants to teach her son to value education.

“I want him to be a good person,” she said. “I need to put priority on things like education and being a good influence for him.”

To continue her education and get support on being a teen mom, McGrath turned to Hope House, a nonprofit based in Arvada that empowers teen moms and moves them toward self-sufficiency.

“For me, Hope House is a place that I can go and I can just be a mom,” McGrath said.

At Hope House, she participates in fellowship nights with other young mothers and is part of the college program, in which she is studying for a career in legal office administration.

Belmontes has also found love and support at Hope House. After dropping out of high school, the young mom learned of the nonprofit that also facilitates GED classes.

Now, she’s one test away from completing her GED. “It means that I will be able to work and save money to go to college,” Belmontes said of earning her GED. “I want to be a nurse and then eventually a doctor.”

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

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 nonCERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required.

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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 from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

Drop-In Discovery: 10 a.m. first Thursday, third Monday, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Explore different themes using hands-on activities, books, puzzles, crafts and more. Info: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Old Capitol Grill and Smokehouse, 1122 Washington Ave., Golden. Contact Ed Dorsey at 303-8295195, 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.

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 303-5063923. Visitors are always welcome.

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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: http://www.linkedin.com/ groups/6753121.

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

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

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

South Suburban Toastmasters is a high energy, fun, supportive learning place to practice speaking and leadership skills.

Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. Contact Leigh Miller at 720-2722853.

Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays. Perhaps you’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you would like an opportunity to relax and talk with people who understand the pressures caregivers face. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. E-mail Bonnie at bonnieforsitm@ earthlink.net, for information.

TEN (The Entrepreneurs’ Network), a business minded women’s networking group, meets from 7:30-8:45 a.m. Thursdays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Joy Hinshaw, 720271-1496 or joyofcolo@comcast.net. Membership dues includes weekly breakfast plus a one-time new member’s fee.

Wheat Ridge Kiwanis Club invites you to breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon on 26th Avenue just west of Kipling. Come join us for speakers, comradery and community service. We are a small club and we have a great time serving the children of our community and more. Call David Colson at 303-507-2919, email info@ wheatridgekiwamis.com or go to www. wheatridgekiwanis.com.

Widowed Men and Women of America, Come join us and make new friends and share in a variety of activities. Our monthly meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Rox Bar and Grill, 12684 W. Indore Place, in Jefferson County. For more information call Mel at 303-9738688or Nan at 728-981-1841.

Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 10, social hour is from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays at the Innsider Bar and Grill, inside Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampden Ave., Lakewood. Group offers friendship, understanding, and opportunities to participate in various activities. Contact Bob, membership chairman, at 303-979-0181 or go to www. widowedamerica.org.

Widowed Men & Women of America, Link 7: 4:15 p.m. Thursdays at Chad’s Grill, 275 Union Blvd., Lakewood. Group also meets every second Tuesday at the Elks Club, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood; cocktails served from 5-6 p.m.; catered dinner ($16) served at 6 p.m. Meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Wilmore-Richter, American Legion Post 161 has it Veterans Helping Veterans membership meetings at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information.

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Renaissance Festival comes to life

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he Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur opened its doors for the second weekend this summer last weekend. The festival, inspired by the 16th Century, boasts a village of permanent structures that come to life with hundreds of actors over the summer. The actors, portraying “merrymakers” living and working in the village, stay in character as they interact with guests of the festival.

Shows and various acts take over seven stages throughout the day, entertaining large crowds. Eventgo-

ers also line up for elephant rides, enjoy jousting competitions, small rides and numerous other activities.

Many people who attend carefully craft on-theme costumes to wear during their visit.

On June 23, Gabie Chamness, of Westminster, wore a green, leafy ensemble complete with a staff of greenery. Chamness said she’s a regular at the festival and this year wore a costume inspired by her love of nature.

“I come every year that I can,” she said. “I try to come every weekend.”

The festival is held at 650 W. Perry Park Ave. and runs through Aug. 5.

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Parades made their way through the grounds during the Renaissance Festival on June 23.

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Jazz group brings sparkling sound to stages in area Ensemble is concluding its fifth season as premier orchestra

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When vocalist Steve Lippia joins the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra at the Arvada Center on July 21, the audience will time-travel to 1966 to hear music from the classic jazz album, “Basie and Sinatra at the Sands,” originally recorded in Las Vegas in 1966 by the Count Basie Orchestra — the first live performance recording by famous crooner Frank Sinatra. (Pack a picnic or purchase food from local vendors.)

The CJRO, completing its fifth season, boasts a repertoire that includes tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington and Maynard Ferguson, plus its own arrangements of classic jazz selections, according to director/saxophonist Art Bouton, who lives in Lone Tree, performs widely and teaches at University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music.

The ensemble has recently performed at the PACE Center, the Arvada Center and the Rialto Theatre in Loveland.

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by Quincy Jones — and recorded live in the Copa Room of the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 1966.

Lippia, who lives in Las Vegas, has performed at Colorado’s Aspen Jazz Festival and across the United States with symphonies, at clubs and at special events, as well as on televised musical programs. His “Steve Lippia Live” recording received a Grammy nomination. The audience will enjoy Sinatra’s famous songs, “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Luck be a Lady,” “My Kind of Town” and standard Basie hits presented in CJRO’s skillfully blended big band style.

Many CJRO musicians perform nationally, so at times there is an empty seat or a substitute, but members of this orchestra, in addition to Bouton, include: saxophonists Sam Williams, Tom Myer, Eric Erhardt and Wil Swindler. On trombone: Scott Bean, Paul McKee, Steve Weist, Jim Gray. On trumpet, the CJRO includes: Greg Gisbert, who grew up in Colorado and is a founding member of the jazz ensemble, “Convergence”; Jake Boldman, Al Hood, Dawn Kramer. The rhythm section includes Eric Gunnison, piano; Bijoux Barbosa, bass; Mike Marlier, drums and Mike Abbot, guitar. Vocalists are Heidi Schmidt and Robert Johnson. A number of these performers are also jazz educators and perform with other groups in Denver,

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The orchestra’s 2018-2019 season will include: Sept. 21 — CJRO Sextet: “Robert Johnson: Blues + Jazz = Soul” at the PACE Center in Parker; Oct. 12 — CJRO Sextet: “A Night in New Orleans with Robert Johnson” at the PACE Center; Oct. 20 — “The CJRO Goes Latin” at the Arvada Center; Dec. 6 — “Christmas With the CJRO” at Lakewood Center for the Arts and Humanities; Jan. 19 — “Down With the Count: A Basie Bash” at Arvada Center; Feb. 8 — “Ella and the Great Ladies of Song, featuring Heidi Schmidt” at the PACE Center; March 3 — “Music of Ray Charles, featuring Robert Johnson” at the PACE Center; March 16 — “Overjoyed: The Music of Stevie Wonder” at the Arvada Center;

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Golden Gate Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-2771933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com.

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Jeff-West Community Forum: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the fourth Friday of each month at Walnut Creek Golf Preserve (formerly Heritage Golf Course), 10555 Westmoor Drive. Jeff-West Community Forum seeks to strengthen connections among residents of the Jeffco portion of Westminster by providing information about the area’s organizations, agencies, and events. Forum is free and open to the public; breakfast can be ordered from the menu. See the group’s Facebook page or contact Evie.Hudak@ gmail.com.

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“Basie and Sinatra at the Sands,” with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra and vocalist Steve Lippia, will be at 7:30 p.m. on July 21 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tickets: $18-$40.

(There are lawn and covered seats.) Picnics or food from local vendors. arvadacenter.org or 720-898-7200.

March 29 — “CJRO Sextet Presents: A Latin Happening, featuring Heidi Schmidt” at the PACE Center; May 11 — “A Tribute to Maynard Ferguson” at Arvada Center. Mark those calendars!

CJRO recently released its first CD — “Invitation.”

Club: 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Clubs offers presentations, field trips, socializing, and local shows. Children are always welcome to attend with their family.

Members enjoy rockhounding (rocks, minerals, and fossils), faceting, jewelry making, diverse geology, and sharing stories about “the one that got away” (or at least was too big to carry home). Contact club president Tom Reilly at tjreilly1@yahoo.com North Jeffco Senior Friday Club: 1-4 p.m.

Fridays at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The group meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, majong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals.

Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. Call Richard Marosey, 303-450-6922.

Parkinson’s Care Partners: 1:30-2:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Free group designed for care providers; it is led and sponsored by Homewatch CareGivers. Call Melinda Yeary, 720-524-4192 or e-mail MYeary@HomewatchCareGivers.com.

South Jeffco Rotary: 7:15 a.m. Fridays at The Den at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Rotary is a service organization dedicated to helping those in need in our community as well as internationally. Join us for breakfast, speakers, comradery and community service. Call Kris Clute at 303-907-0473, email info@sojeffcorotary. org, or go to sojeffcorotary.org.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

“The Secret Garden”: weekends through July 1 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Saturdays and Sunday. Learn more at performancenow.org or call 303-987-7845.

Denver Magic Show: 7:30 p.m.

Monday, July 2 at Avenue Theatre, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Show features three or four magicians on the first Monday of the month.

Learn more at denvermagicshow. com.

Puppets & Things on Strings: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

“HMS Pinafore” or “The Lass That Loved a Sailor”: 7:30 p.m. g Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets: https://lakewood. showare.com/eventperformances. asp?evt=292; 303-987-7845; or tickets@lakewood.org. Learn more at http://elps.org/h-ms-pinafore/

ART

“Lost in the Woods”: juried exhibit by the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists is on display through Sunday, July 22 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Opening reception from 5-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 30. Learn more at www.valkariefineart.com/ Beaded Wrap Bracelet Tutorial: 4-6 p.m.

Friday, July 6 at Balefire Goods, 7417 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Led

by Jen Forker.

Cost includes all materials to craft one bracelet. Sign up at https:// balefiregoods. com/products/chan-luu-stylewrap-bracelet-class.

Photography by Jeff Strahl: exhibit opening from 6-8 p.m.

Friday, July 6 at Balefire Goods, 7417 Grandview, Arvada. Strahl will exhibit his Vallari series, which explores modern-day goddesses representing music, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature and photography. Exhibit runs through July.

Art Classes: painting, 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesdays from July 10 to Aug. 21; stained glass, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays from July 11-25; scrapbooking and card making, 3-5 p.m.

Lakewood. Democrats and unaffiliated voters invited to meet and eat with 2018 candidates for office in Jefferson County. Go to https:// tinyurl.com/DemsBBQ.

this week’s TOP FIVE Lakewood High School Class of 1978 Reunion: Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1. Get reacquainted party from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 29 at Rock Rest Lodge, 16005 Mount Vernon Road, Golden; garden party from 6 p.m. to midnight June 30 at Ironworks Brewery, 12354 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood; family picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 1 at Morse Park Pavilion 1, West Side, 8180 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood.

Contact: Tom Gardner at 303-668-2969 or Carrie MaKenna (Greiner) at anamcara@ecentral.com to register and sign up for Saturday day time activities Colorado ACTS: “Zorro’s Back! Alas! Alack!”: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Contact: 303-456-6772 or www. coloradoacts.org.

On Their Shoulders We Stand: Unsung Heroines of Women Suffrage: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Next Gallery, 6851 Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Visual artist Melody Epperson hosts League of Women Voters open house. Learn more at https://lwvjeffco. org/#event

Monday, July 16; art basics, 1-3 p.m. Fridays from July 13 to Aug. 17 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Sewing Basics: 5-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays from July 11 to Aug. 1 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

MUSIC

Evergreen Music Festival: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at Buchanan Park, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. Festival includes 14 groups, including FACE Vocal Band and soul band The Burroughs. Go to http://go.evvnt. com/2119840?pid=4951 Free Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 5 (Jim Hyatt Band); Thursday, July 12 (The Crystal Swing Band); Thursday, July 19 (Stereo Collision) at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada.

In case of rain, concerts move to Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Golden Summer Jam: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Live music by three Golden bands, The Great Salmon Famine, Chris Thomson & Friends, and Burn it Blue. Explore

Car and Motorcycle Meet: 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 1 at Reel Factory, 10488 W. Centennial Road, Littleton, in the Ken Caryl Business Center. Gathering of vehicle collectors and enthusiasts also is a fundraiser for the Danny Dietz Foundation, named for the longtime Littleton resident and Navy Seal team member killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2005.

Those with a customized, collectible, classic or otherwise cool car or motorcycle is invited to arrive between 4:30 and 5 p.m. to stake out a spot. In the event of active local thunderstorms at the planned start time, the meet may be rescheduled for Sunday, July 8. Go to www.reelfactory.net/events.

The Carolyn Sills Combo Performs: Tuesday, July 3 at Rock-A-Billies, 12363 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Awardwinning country Western swing group from Santa Cruz, California. Learn more at https://rockabilliesbar. com or call 303-421-1799.

the more than 100 locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses at the museum, and take a ride on the Galloping Goose Railway. Learn more at http://www.goldencivicfoundation.org/ Intro to Line Dance: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Thursdays from July 12 to Aug. 30 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

FOOD

Food Truck Fridays: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 29 (Ralston House) at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Bands, drinks, automotive gallery and more. Donations accepted for a different organization at each event. Friday, July 13 (Food For Thought). Learn more at www. lamarstreetcenter.com or call 303424-0208.

Lunchbox Express/Free Summer Lunch for Kids: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, through Aug. 17 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Open to anyone ages 18 and younger.

EVENTS

Chirp Chirp-Impromptu Bird Walks: Sometimes you just feel like you need to get out and enjoy nature. If you like bird walks and want to join fellow birders on short-notice bird walks, sign up to the Chirp Chirp list Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. A notification will be sent by email or text no later than 24 hours prior to the bird walk.

Go to https://arvada.org.

Coffee and Conversation with Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp: 8-9 a.m.

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Thursday, June 28 at La Dolce Vita, Olde Town Arvada. Contact 303866-2950.

Faith on Wheels Neighborhood Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Faith Community Church, 6228 S. Carr Court. Contact Joe Unrein Sr., 303-918-3800 or bohicah@aol.com.

Firecracker 5K: 8 a.m.

Saturday, June 30 at Clement Park. Free hot dogs, apple pie and frozen yogurt at the finish line.

Kick off the holiday weekend while supporting Bonfils Blood Center. Go to RunningGuru. com and search “Firecracker 5K” to sign up.

Fourth of July Parade: 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Children can decorate strollers, scooters, bikes and themselves then head to the Senior Resource Center for a parade.

Big Boom Bash: 5:30-10 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4 at Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St., Lakewood.

Fireworks begins about 9:15 p.m.

Olde Town Telescope Night: 8:3010 p.m. Friday, July 6 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Drop in to look through a telescope and learn about some nighttime nature. Meet in the center square just west of the library anytime from dusk to 10 p.m.

Annual Summer BBQ and Festival of Games: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at Morse Park, 8180 W. 20th Ave.,

Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Teens will play mini golf on a glow-in-the-dark course. Snacks provided.

Open All Breed Horse Shows: July 8 at Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Registration at 7:30 a.m.; classes at 8:30 a.m. Call or text 720-935-2026 or 720-560-3646 or email coloradostockhorse@yahoo.com. Go to www.coloradostockhorse.com.

Party Bridge: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 and July 24 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Welcome Meet and Greet: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Wild Sense: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 12 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Denver Museum of Nature & Science educator guides explorers as they smell out their food like a squirrel, hunt in the dark like a raccoon, and use infrared detection to see prey like a snake.

Historic Brewing with Avery Brewing Company: 2-3:30 p.m.

Friday, July 13 at Golden History Museum and Park, 923 10th St., Golden. Led by Travis Rupp, lecturer at CU Boulder, and beer archaeologist and innovation & wood cellar manager at Avery Brewing Company, lecture is on the development of his Ales of Antiquity Series. The program will focus on his most recent research regarding early monastic brewing, ancient beer culture in the environs of the Dead Sea, and ancient Iberian brewing.

He will also discuss his newest project, which brings the Ales of Antiquity Series home to Golden.

Registration required. Learn more at www.goldenhistory.org/ event/travis-rupp-ales-of-antiquity-series/?instance_id=265.

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HEALTH

Nutrition Seminar: Hidden Sugar: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 30 at Natural Grocers, 7745 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Guest presenter Nicole Dalby. Learn more at www.naturalgrocers.com/store-location/arvada-north-wadsworth/ Keto Diet 101: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Natural Grocers, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Call 303-989-4866 or go to www.naturalgrocers.com/events.

Essential Oils for Beginners Class: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Earth Sweet Botanicals, 1224 Arapahoe St., Golden.

Learn more at www.earthsweetbotanicals.com/ or call 303-278-1260.

Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada. Learn more at www. damselflyyogaspa.com.

Healthy Back Workshop: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Saturdays, July 7 to July 28 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada. Learn more at www.damselflyyogaspa.com/ Creating a Healthy Home: 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 7 at Natural Grocers, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Get tips and tricks on creating a healthy home environment. Go to www.naturalgrocers. com/events.

Eye Glass Servicing: 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 9 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Checks: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Yogalates: 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Thursdays from July 12 to Aug. 30 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. Experience health benefits of pilates and yoga.

A Taste of Mindfulness: 2:30-4 p.m.

Sunday, July 1 (Mindful Choices); July 8 (Favorites) and July 15 (Letting Go) at

WRITING/READING

“Divorce and Your Home” Book Signing: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Barnes and Noble Denver West, 14347 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. Go tohttps://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2877 Nuts and Bolts Summer Writing Book Camp: 8 a.m. to noon July 23-27 at Lakewood High School. Participation limited to incoming ninth grade English honors students who will attend any high school in 2018. Contact: TigerBoots4749@gmail. com for details and registration by June 8.

Drop-In Book Club “Little Fires Everywhere”: 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

EDUCATION

Learn about Leadership Golden: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at Old Capitol Grill, 1122 Washington Ave., Golden. Join alums and board members for free appetizers and a cash bar. RSVP to Deborah Deal, Deborah@ixpower.com. Go to www.leadershipgolden.org for application; deadline to apply is July 31.

Meet a Birder, Become a Birder: 5-7 p.m.

Friday, July 13 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn to identify common local birds by sight and sounds. Led by bird expert Joe LaFleur. Contact: 720-898-7405 or https://campscui.active.com/ orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter# to register.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Parkinson’s Care Partners: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, July 13 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4259583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Miners Alley Playhouse

Come Play in the Alley!

Carl S.

BLOOD TYPE: B+

Krista M. BLOOD TYPE: A-

Our type goes beyond blood type. Our type takes time out of their day for meaningful activities. Due to some systems changes, our mobile blood drive schedule is limited this summer. Please visit your nearest fixed-site donor center to save lives!

TRANSFORM LIVES. DONATE BLOOD. Denver West Community Donor Center 13952 Denver West Pkwy., Bldg. 53, Ste. 335 Open Monday – Saturday 7 am - 7 pm & Sundays 7 am – 3 pm

Walk-ins welcome!

Visit bonfils.org for more information.

By Aaron Posner, the same playwright who wrote our highly successful production of, My Name is Asher Lev. It’s a funny and poignant Shakespearean Style romp! It’s a retelling of The Merchant of Venice set in post civil war Washington, DC. Americans are trying to reconcile the sins of slavery, while Jewish Americans, are being marginalized on the fringes of society.

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Marketplace

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Misc. Notices Arvada Church of God 7135 West 68th Avenue 1 time food bank for the Arvada Area Providing Food, Hygiene Items and Gift Cards Available one time only Call Carmen Terpin at 303-232-6146 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.

A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships.

Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd.

Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.

FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

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Castle Rock 1533 Rosemary Drive Friday June 29th & Saturday June 30th 8am-2pm Lots of Furniture (some Antiques)

New & Used Electric Bikes & Trikes Starting at $995 The Largest ebike Store in the Country Best Selection & Discount Prices

720-746-9958 Arvada

Moving Sale Friday & Saturday, June 29th & 30th, 8am 6756 Taft Circle 80004 Tools, Sports Equipment, Craft Supplies, Household Goods, Snow Blower, Portable Heater, Workout Equipment, Small Appliances, too much to list

Castle Rock Huge Garage Sale!

Everything but the kitchen sink Household items, Going out of Business Mechanic, Too much to list 1091 Lake Gulch Road July 5th, 6th & 7th

Estate Sales Aurora

ESTATE SALE 12803 East Parklane Drive Aurora 80011 Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 29 & 30 and July 1 9am-3pm Lots of crafts stuff and more stuff Supplies for Greeting Cards/Stamping Yarn, Sewing Machines, Fabric, beads, Craft/Cook Books, Kitchen/Baking a lot of other misc. accept credit cards or cash

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RV’s and Campers 2002 Class C Motor Home Dutchman, Ford Chassis, 23' with generator and all the extras New Tires, Exc. Cond.

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SPORTS

Vista’s Flanigan named AD after years in tennis

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Ashley Boswick lowers herself into the cockpit of the car as she waits her turn on the starting line at the June 23 session of the Division 5 Junior Dragster Championship races at Bandimere Speedway. The Centennial resident was among 122 drivers who competed in the races.

PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS

Junior

dragsters Young drivers match skills against opponents the same age

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dillon Sipes drove his sister’s car in the June 23 session of the Division 5 Junior Dragster Championship races. The Green Mountain resident was among more than 100 young drivers competing in the races for the division championship trophies.

The normal roar of powerful drag racer’s engines that gave Bandimere Speedway its nickname of Thunder Mountain was replaced by the pop-pop-pop of one cylinder motors junior dragster engines during the June 22-24 Division 5 Junior Dragster Championships.

Junior dragsters events are the National Hot Rod Associationsanctioned competition for 5 to 17-year-old drivers in the cockpit of race cars that are half-scale replicas of the powerful top fuel dragsters. But while top fuel dragsters are powered by 10,000 horsepower engines the junior dragsters are powered by engines that produce about 35 horsepower.

Dillon Sipes sat in the cockpit of his dragster in the staging lanes, waiting his turn at the starting line.

Drivers and crews wait in the staging lanes during age division time trials.

The half-scale cars were piloted by drivers ranging in age from 6-17 and the cars were powered by 35 horsepower motors.

“I started driving today to help out my sister who usually drives the car. She wanted to attend a birthday party for a friend so I am driving the car today,” the Green Mountain High School student said. “I have raced quite a bit. I think the most fun is the burn outs and of course going fast.”

Sipes was one of 121 drivers who competed in the Division 5 Divisional Championships. Teams from Colorado and a number of other states attended the event.

The large pit area was lined with the vehicle trailers used to transport the race car, tools and spare parts. Many of the trailers were pulled by motor homes that become the residences for racing families during competition.

Junior dragster drivers range in age from 5 to 17 years old. The field is divided into age groups to make the competition as fair as possible.

im Flanigan has a new job at Mountain Vista.

He is now a maintenance man.

No, not that kind of maintenance man.

Flanigan, the tennis coach for the past 13 years at Vista, is the school’s new athletic director.

He replaces Shawn Terry, who moved closer to home to become the AD at Rocky Mountain in OVERTIME Fort Collins.

Flanigan taught his final social studies class last month and will take the reins of an established athletic program that already has won Jim Benton plenty of championship hardware to display.

“Mountain Vista isn’t broken, we need to maintain,” said Flanigan, who plans to coach next season and transition out of coaching and hire a new coach.

“Success has been here. The main reason is the coaching staff. Most of the coaches have been here 10plus years.

“I’m not going to do any overhauling, just maybe a little tweaking. I would like to upgrade the facilities a little bit. We have a lot of the original stuff from 18 years ago.”

So Flanigan will have to polish up on his fundraising abilities, but one glance at the refurbished Vista tennis courts hints that Flanigan is the man for the job that he’s had his eye on for many, many years since he started teaching.

Belarus bound Madison Hema, a 6-foot-2 seniorto-be at Castle View, has made the New Zealand U17 women’s basketball team that will be playing in Belarus.

Hema has dual United States and New Zealand citizenship since her dad, Matt, the head girls coach at Castle View, was born and raised New Zealand before moving to the United States.

Last season Hema averaged 8.6 points and 7.8 rebounds with 3.6 blocked shots a game for Castle View.

She will be one of the trailblazers for New Zealand, which will be playing for the first time in a global FIBA-age group event.

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Spartan Strong workout rocks Arvada

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The next Spartan Race in Colorado will be Aug. 18

UPCOMING SPARTAN EVENTS Colorado Rockies Ultra, Beast & Sprint Aug. 18-19

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the past five years, Aaron Jones, 39, of Arvada, has been on a journey.

A friend introduced him to the Spartan races and workouts at age 34.

He started slow with small obstacle course races, Now he’s hooked and training for the upcoming Colorado Rockies Ultra, Beast and Sprint Weekend in Breckenridge.

“I started working out with the Spartans and just loved the camaraderie and community,” Jones said. “It’s just an amazing inspirational ride I’ve been going on for the past five years and it’s just a blast.”

Jones was one of over 30 residents

Breckenridge Ski Resort, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge Register at www.spartan.com in the Denver Metro area to join the Spartan Strong Workout Tour held June 23 at 24 Hour Fitness Arvada.

The two-hour class led by Spartan Coaches and 24 Hour Fitness SGX Certified Personal Trainers is geared toward helping athletes get Spartan ready.

Inspired by Spartan’s world-renown obstacle race events, the workout is SEE SPARTAN, P29

The Spartan Strong workout focuses on high intensity interval training.

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At the June 22-23 races there were three racers in the division for 6- and 7-year-olds, 19 in the 8- and 9-year-old division, 45 in the 10- and 11-year-olds division, 23 in the 13- and 14-year-old division and 21 in the 15- to 17-yearold division.

Each driver makes time trial runs down the track. The best time set in the time trials establishes what is called a dial-in and is the fastest time the car and driver can run in competition.

The races are single-elimination competitions as the cars go head-tohead. The cars leave the starting line based on dial-in times. The car that has a slower dial-in leaves the starting line first. However, a driver may lose the race if he or she runs faster than the dial-in.

Sara Petroski watched her friend race from the seat of the golf cart that is also a chase vehicle for the car.

“I am from North Dakota and we

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Student athletes After each sports season the Les Schwab Academic Award winners for boys and girls athletic teams are announced.

Lakewood and Littleton were at the head of the class in 5A and 4A for the recently completed spring sports seasons.

The Tigers had the highest grade-point average in seven sports, with the Lakewood girls tennis team edging the girls soccer team, 4.41 to 4.29, in grade-point averages to take top honors in the school.

Littleton was tops in five events in 4A with the girls tennis team coming in with a school-high team GPA of 4.264.

are visiting our friends in Northglenn,” she said. “The son of family we are visiting drives that blue dragster pulling up to the starting line. Driving a car like that looks like fun but unfortunately we don’t have a drag racing track so I’ll just watch.”

Families from Colorado and surrounding states attended the races June 22-23 races.

The pit area was lined with white vehicle trailers, some pulled by pickups and some by motor homes. Some of the vehicle trailers were large enough to hold two cars as well as the tools, spare parts and equipment.

Sam Wilson, his wife, his son and his daughter drove in from Iowa in a motor home pulling the trailer containing the race cars.

“Both my son and daughter race so we make the events a family outing,” he said as he tuned the engine on his son’s car.

“This is our first time at this race so we will be staying in the area to make it like a family short vacation.

We have tickets for a Colorado Rockies game and we are looking forward to that.”

Golf qualifiers Centennial residents Janet Moore and Sherry Andonian-Smith were two of the four golfers June 13 at Common Ground Golf Course to qualify for the first U.S. Senior Women’s Open to be held July 12-15 at the U.S. Chicago Golf Club. Andonian-Smith, an instructor at Valley Country Club, was the qualifying medalist with a 1-under-par 71 while Moore, who will play in her 26th USGA championship event, tied for second with a 74. Hailey Schalk, the 16-year-old junior-to-be at Holy Family High School, won her second straight girls Colorado Junior PGA championship and will advance to the girls national junior championship July 9-12 at the Kearney Hill Links in Lexington, Kentucky. Schalk, the two-time Class 3A state champion, carded 5-over-par 77 on June 13 at the Air Force Academy’s Eisenhower course to finish the tournament with a three-round total of 228.

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