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Former U.S. senator Armstrong dies at 79 Conservative politician also was president of Colorado Christian University in Lakewood Staff report
FirstBank finished the first part of its two-phase headquarters construction process. The headquarters will be home to about 1,400 employees when construction finishes at year’s end. Photos by Clarke Reader
FirstBank’s new old home Bank finishes first phase of headquarters construction By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
To compete with other tech companies like Google, FirstBank’s new facility has an outdoor courtyard, rooftop patio, fitness center and game room.
FirstBank knows all about investing, so when the Colorado-based bank looked to invest in a community in 1963, it picked what is now Lakewood. Fifty-three years later, FirstBank reinvested in the city again. On June 6, the bank completed the first Bank continues on Page 8
Former U.S. Sen. Bill Armstrong, a leading voice in conservative politics for decades and president of Colorado Christian University in Lakewood since 2006, died July 5 following a five-year battle with cancer. He was 79. William L. Armstrong served in the state House (1963-64) and state Senate (1965-72), before being elected to the U.S. House (1973-78) and Senate (1979-1990). “Our nation lost a great public servant, whose Armstrong mark on Colorado and this country embodies the virtues of liberty, faith and family,” U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Colorado Republican, said in a statement released online. “His booming voice, piercing gaze and love of fellow patriots will never be forgotten. “So many people in Colorado were brought to conservative ideas and Armstrong continues on Page 11
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Eight additional Jeffco schools have lead High levels seen in five of Patterson Elementary sinks Staff report The majority of Jefferson County Schools’ water faucets and sinks show lead levels below the EPA-recommended levels. But in many schools, the district is finding several water sources that go above, sometimes well above, the EPA’s 15 parts per billion warning level. As of July 11, the district reported
finding elevated levels of lead at Dutch, Leawood, Kyffin, Parmalee, Patterson, Peck, Peiffer and Pleasant View elementaries. Those schools join a list of 14 other elementary schools where the district had previously found elevated levels of lead: Green Mountain, Kendrick Lakes, Ralston, Westgate, Bergen Meadow, Bradford, Deane, Eiber, Slater, Stony Creek, Edgewater, Ute Meadows and Foster. Tests at Normandy Elementary and the preschool cottages at Patterson Elementary tested below the EPA thresh-
old.They join the smaller list of schools with non-elevated lead levels: Pennington, Coronado, Hutchinson and Miller elementary schools. Each school was tested at numerous water sources. Certain schools, notably Patterson and Peck elementary schools, excluding the preschools, had multiple locations test high for lead. At Peck, 10 sources came back high, including a sink in the teachers’ lounge, three sinks in the kitchen and six classroom sinks, some of which had bubbler drinking attachments. Lead continues on Page 8
Last weekend saw many of the most colorful and surprising gardens of Wheat Ridge open up to the public. Photos on PAGE 5. Q&A with the featured gardener on PAGE 7. Photo by Scott Wesley
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY
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Temporary closure of NREL Education Center The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Education Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway in Golden, will temporarily close from July 18-22. The building is scheduled to reopen on July 25 for regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the NREL Education Center at 303-384-6565 or education.center@nrel.gov.
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MATT HAMILTON Sales account manager for Consolidated Label Co. Falling in love with Golden My family and I just moved to Golden from Orlando, Florida — we arrived on June 20. My brother-in-law has lived in Golden for 15 years, and my wife Sarah and I would visit him and his family about every year. We fell in love with Golden. We like how family-oriented Golden is and that there is a lot to do. We enjoy going on hikes, and my 5-year-old son loves the Golden rec center. A big task I’m a sales account manager for Consolidated Label Co. We manufacture labels, shrink sleeves
and flexible packets for all types of products — everything from food and beverage to health and beauty to household products. I’ve been in internet marketing and SEO for the past 17 years. I came here to expand our business into the Denver-metro market. My goal is to expand into the booming markets of Colorado, such as beer, wine and marijuana. I would also like to help people with their small businesses by making their product stand out and provide them with an easy way to bring their product to market. The factory is in Sanford, Florida, but we ship nationwide. I’m the furthest west of all the sales representatives, so I have a big task of connecting businesses to our brand. But the best part about my job is connecting people and getting them the right solution for their product type. A label-minded person I’m label-minded. Everywhere I go, I’m looking at labels. But this gives me a good reason to visit the local breweries and taste the local beers. It’s a big change from Florida — Colorado has so many wonderful local products to choose from. I like the enthusiasm of people supporting local businesses and being Colorado proud. If you have suggestions for My Name Is . . ., contact Christy Steadman at csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
Full moon hike The Jefferson County Open Space Nature and History Programs is having a full moon hike from 9-10:30 p.m. May 21 at Mount Falcon Park West, 21004 Mount Falcon Road in Indian Hills. Hikers will meet the naturalist in the west parking lot of Mount Falcon Park, near the Castle Trailhead. The hike will be a moderately strenuous 1- to 1.5-mile hike, and people must dress appropriately for cool, outdoor, nighttime weather. It is recommended to wear a jacket, hat and gloves if needed and sturdy hiking boots. People should also bring water, and a flashlight or headlamp if desired. The hike is offered for adults only, and pets should be left at home. It is free, but people should register. For more information or to register, visit http://jeffco.us/openspace. People may also call 720-497-7600 or e-mail lmnc@jeffco.us with additional questions. Colorado Mountain Club orientation The Colorado Mountain Club is having its new and prospective member orientation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 19 at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., in Golden. The orientation is free, and attendance is recommended for all new and/or prospective members. It offers an opportunity to learn more about the club and features informative and interesting videos and briefings on hiking skills and trip policies. Registration is not required, but preferred. To sign up or for more information, call 303-279-3080 ext. 2 or send an email to office@cmc.org. To learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club, visit www.cmc.org.
CORRECTION A story in the July 7 edition about Jefferson County Public Schools’ efforts to test for lead in the district’s drinking water incorrectly stated the estimated cost for the testing. The cost is $75,000. The newspaper regrets the error. To report corrections and clarifications, call 303-566-4129
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What’s up with your government? City council approves funds for arts loop By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood City Council, July 11 Action City council passed an ordinance authorizing a supplemental appropriation to the 2016 budget in the amount of $100,000 from a National Endowment for the Arts grant the city won in partnership with
the 40 West Arts District. The money will go to the creation of a 40 West Arts Loop around Lamar Station Plaza and the connection of three parks — Mountair, Walker-Branch and Aviation. 40 West will work with local artists on installations along the loop. The project will begin in August and be completed in June 2018.
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“We’re so happy to have a city we can work with, and it’s such an honor for us. We’re going to work really hard to make this a special thing for everyone in Lakewood.” — 40 West Arts chair Bill Marino
What they said “This is a celebration of the hard work the commu-
“How exciting to see all this walkability, bikability and art coming to the area. What a great opportunity for this part of the city, and for the city as a whole.” — Ward 5 councilwoman Dana Gutwein
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Second public meeting set for Lakewood’s Paved Trail Assessment The City of Lakewood is completing an assessment of the condition of five major trail corridors and identifying possible future connections and strategies to enhance Lakewood’s paved trail system. The five existing corridors include Bear Creek Trail, Kipling Parkway Trail, C-470 Trail, Alameda Avenue/Parkway Trail and West Line (13th Avenue) Trail. The city is hosting a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St., so that residents can learn about the project and provide input on possible future connections. The city has already gathered community feedback through surveys, an online mapping tool and a public meeting. This meeting will cover the feedback to date; preview the first phase of the project, which includes an assessment of the five major trails in the system; and focus on gathering input on possible future trail connections, which could include Weir Gulch from Pierce Street to Sheridan Boulevard, Green Mountain Recreation Center to Alameda Parkway, Coyote Gulch from West Yale Avenue to Morrison Road and Kipling
Street from Colfax Avenue to Crown Hill Park. This project is funded in part by Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Trails Program. To learn more about the project, call 303-987-7800 or visit Lakewood.org/Projects. RRCC presents ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Red Rocks Community College Theatre Arts and Dance Department presents the fairytale “Jack and the Beanstalk” by special arrangement with Chicago Kids Company (book by Jesus Perez and music and lyrics by Paige Coffman), under the direction of Sean Dale, musical direction of Kelly Jo Eldredge, and choreography by Marilynn de Vries. This show for children of all ages runs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays through July 30 at the Red Rocks Community College Theater, 13300 W 6th Ave., west end, lower level. In this updated musical version of the classic fairytale, Jack and his best friend, Carmelita the cow, sing and dance their way through the wellknown story — with a few twists. Admission is $5. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door.
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Let’s Stop Talking About “Self-Driving” Cars Regular readers of this column know that I have a Tesla with “Autopilot” features, and I have been asked about it recently due to the reported fatal accident using those features. Having spent four years among the geeks at MIT, I recognize the fascination geeks have with creating self-driving cars, but as someone who uses Tesla’s Autopilot features daily, I have concluded that self-driving cars are a pipe dream. I have had to take control on countless occasions and can not picture software refinements dealing with such situations as safely crossing a double yellow line to give a bicyclist 3 feet of clearance; or dodging potholes, road debris and dead animals; or negotiating a roundabout with other drivers; or doing an alternate merge onto I25. And there are many other such scenarios. I’m sure it’s a fun exercise for geeks to come up with solutions to such challenges, but honestly, it is not a good idea to put our lives and the lives of others in the hands of technology. It’s appropriate that Tesla calls their self-
driving technology “autopilot.” In airplanes, autopilot is a useful feature, but you don’t see both pilots abandoning the cockpit to socialize with passengers and crew. And they’re up in the sky where they rarely even see another plane. How crazy is it on a busy highway to think that you shouldn’t keep your hands on the wheel so you can take over when the car makes a bad decision or fails to see a bicyclist or pothole? When it snows, the features of autopilot go away. The message on the dashboard is “Driver Assistance Features Unavailable.” Driver assistance is how we should be thinking about such technology. To me, it’s enhanced cruise control Currently there are two primary driver assistance features in the Tesla. One is “Traffic Aware Cruise Control.” I love it! It senses the speed of vehicles in front of me and slows down and even comes to a complete stop, maintaining a safe distance. The other is “Auto-Steer,” which keeps me from drifting out of my lane. Together they make driving safer and less stressful.
RMCAD announces 2016 FARMCAD dates Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) announces its second annual FARMCAD event series — a free summer food, art, and craft market held on the college’s 23-acre historic campus at 1600 Pierce St. The outdoor market will showcase local artists and vendors selling original, handmade goods; food crafts and food trucks; and live entertainment. Each event will also feature art activities for children and adults, including demonstrations and hands-on activities. FARMCAD will be open, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17. On Aug. 20, FARMCAD will be held in collaboration with 40West Arts and the West Colfax Community Association’s West Colfax Mural Fest.This event will feature extended hours and additional events, including the unveiling of a mural by Denver-based artist and RMCAD alumnus Daniel Chavez that will permanently be on display at RMCAD. For more information about the FARMCAD series, visit FARMCAD.net.
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This Week’s New Listings from Golden Real Estate This Golden Home Has Too Many High-End Features to List This home at 827 N. Ford Street was built to the highest standards by the seller, intending to make it their “forever home.” But life took an unfortunate turn, and the seller needs to build a wheelchair accessible ranchstyle home. Now their misfortune can be your good fortune. Watch the video tour at www.NorthGoldenHome.com and you will learn about features such as these — 10 zones of radiant floor heating, even in the unfinished basement; birch hardwood and travertine tile throughout, except in the bedrooms, which are carpeted; knotty alder cabinets and doors; two sets of high-efficiency washers and dryers, one of them in the master bedroom closet; gourmet kitchen with slab granite countertops and travertine backsplash, two pantries, French door refrigerator with double drawer freezer, second sink, 5-burner gas cooktop with pot-filler and professional exhaust fan; 10’ ceilings on the main floor, 9’ ceilings upstairs and in the basement; oversized garage with 60 amps of 220volt service and 75 amps of 110-volt service; plumbed gas grill on the deck and wood-burning fire pit in the yard. There is no HOA, and RV parking can be arranged on the adjoining empty land owned by the seller. Visit the website for a complete list of features. Open Saturday 1-4 p.m.
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Concert goers arrive at Red Rocks early to have a brew and some food before the show starts. Photo by Clarke Reader
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Party in the parking lot Happy hugs, handshakes part of feel-good scene at Red Rocks By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Getting to a concert at Red Rocks early doesn’t just increase one’s chances of getting the best seats. It also provides the opportunity to meet some of the die-hard tailgaters of the music scene. Red Rock’s upper parking lot before The Flight of the Conchords concert on July 5 provides a quintessential demonstration of the scene for your assigned correspondent to wander through. The first thing I notice, aside from the
sweltering heat of the late afternoon sun, is the smell. It’s a kind of potpourri of pine trees, beer and sunscreen, with a soupçon of cigarette and marijuana smoke. An almost elemental concoction, it’s a smell that has probably been baked into Red Rocks since the ‘60s. As the lot begins to fill, it gets louder and louder. Over the hum of chatting and music pumping out of open car windows, shouts can be heard: “Who’s got extra tickets, I need them!” “Three to four!” (that one came from a couple guys playing corn hole with boards they brought up). Entrepreneurs in the making walk up and down the rows of cars selling water and burritos, as well as paraphernalia for more recently legalized substances.
There’s a feeling of community created by this many people in one place, all excited for the show. The old hands who bring a grill are happy to share with a hungry-looking passer-by. “We come early like this for every show,” the chef (whose name is Steve) tells me with a smile. “It’s just part of the concert experience.” The gates to the venue open at 7, and people start packing up and moving inside. There are a lot of handshakes and hugs, and promises to find each other inside. Of course, all that camaraderie goes out the window four hours later when we’re all trying to get out at the same time after the show.
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The Lakewood Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal accident that took place on West 6th Avenue, just east of Indiana Street, on July 10. Curtis Blodgett, 24, of New Hampshire, was booked into the Jefferson County jail for his role in the death of Jana Elliott, of Montana. The accident took place at 8:52 p.m., when a vehicle driven by Eric Bakst lost the bicycle it had on top. Bakst stopped, pulled over and retrieved the bicycle. The vehicle Elliott was in was driven by Sharon Young, and they stopped and helped Bakst get the bicycle. Young partially parked in the left lane of the highway. After the bicycle was retrieved, Elliott returned to the passenger seat of her vehicle and Young was preparing to drive away when they were rear ended by Blodgett. According to Lakewood police, Blodgett admitted to smoking marijuana the day of the crash. Lakewood police also discovered a small amount of marijuana in the car. Toxicology tests will show if Blodgett was legally impaired at the time of the crash, but police do not believe Blodgett was speeding at the time. At this time, the investigation is continuing.
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The sixth annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour offered a festive look at the many colorful and stylish gardens in Wheat Ridge and Edgewater. The tour included a look at eight gardens, including two “All Star Gardens.” The tour began at Pietra’s Pizzeria and Twisted Smoothie. The bike tour offered cyclists a little exercise as they saw the sights. Joe DeMott once again donated lunch for the participants, as he has done since 2013. Teller Street Gallery was new participant this year, adding even more color to the proceedings. Since 2011, the Wheat Ridge Garden Tour has donated over $5,800 to nine Wheat Ridge charities. This year’s ticket sale recipients are veterans at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health and the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation. For more information about attending, or sponsoring the annual event, contact Co-Chair Vicki Ottoson at WheatRidgeGardenTour@outlook. com. A Q & A with this year’s featured gardener Marilee Schultheiss is available at www.lakewoodsentinel.com.
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Attendees at the garden tour’s special garden party event, held at the home of Diane and Kevin Robb. Photos courtesy Scott Wesley
Folks hoping to see the garden tour on two wheels line up on Saturday morning for the guided bike tour. Tour Guide Anne Brinkman, far left and Tour Guide Gay Porter DeNileon, center in purple, have conducted the tour for three years now.
A woman with an umbrella to match the colors of the gardens on display, walks into one of the stops on this year’s garden tour.
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School’s out, now what?
At the end of a quiet week, two meals are ready to be served in Pleasantview Elementary School’s summer lunch program. Staff said they are quite busy with more than 130 students when summer school and programming is in session, but when it’s not, the lunchroom sits empty due to lack of safe routes to school and knowledge about the program. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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School’s out for summer, and while the school year may be over, summer programming, cleaning and upgrades to software and the district’s 154 facilities are well underway. Below is a list of five things the district is doing this summer to help prepare students, staff and schools for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.
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EATING HEALTHY Jeffco Schools offers a free summer meals program. It offers breakfast and lunch to students ages 1 to 18 whose families may not have the financial resources to provide healthy meals every day during the work week. Held at 15 schools in the Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge areas, the program gives students fresh vegetables, fruit and milk daily. “It makes sure kids are getting two healthy meals throughout the entire year, not just the school year,” said Janace Fischer, principal of Pleasantview Elementary, which offers the program throughout the year. “It’s a safe place to be with their friends.” For a full list of the schools that offer this program, visit http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/ food_services/summer/2016_Summer_Sites. pdf.
CLEANING UP Custodial staff are diving in deep to provide extensive cleaning in each of the district’s 154 schools. Divided into teams in each articulation area of the district, staff moves through each school, paying close attention to carpets, painting needs and removal of dirt and grime. Once finished, the custodians return to their home schools to attend to unfinished or overlooked chores.
BUILDING PROJECTS While schools are relatively empty in the summer, Jeffco’s facilities staff gets to work. This year, 143 construction projects at 115 of Jeffco’s schools will be completed. This work totals about $24 million and includes the building new sidewalks, patching up drywall and touching up painting, as well as fixing and replacing signage, furniture and carpet.
MAKING THE GRADE Over the summer, more than 600 students choose to study and work on reading skills at various elementary schools throughout the district. The program — held at Arvada K-8, Edgewater, Eiber, Lumberg, Molholm, Stein and Stevens elementary schools — lasts for three hours a day. In the six-week program, the students work on reading and other literacy skills. Many sites also offer additional art, music and physical education programming. For more information, email Robin Weikel, rweikel@jeffco.k12.co.us.
IMPROVING TECHNOLOGY This summer, the district’s online resources — such as the Infinite Campus grading system and Jeffco Connect, which allows parents to communicate with their students’ schools — will undergo hardware and software upgrades. The IT department is also upgrading internet browsers for 150 district sites. To update contact information and sign up to receive online school notifications and events, visit www. jeffcopublicschools.org.
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phase of construction on its new $50 million, four-story corporate headquarters at 12345 W. Colfax Ave. “We’ve had employees in four different locations before this,” said Jim Reuter, chief operating officer of FirstBank. “We’re going to have everyone here when this project is done, because we believe teamwork works better when we’re under one roof.” The site has been owned and used by FirstBank since 1995. At the time, the structure was 60,000 square feet, and another 40,000 were added in 2003. But as the company continued to grow, a central corporate hub became the goal. The finished new structure adds another 100,000 square feet to the original, which is also being renovated as the second phase of the project. The renovation of the old structure should be finished by year’s end. The finished corporate headquarters will be the new home of 1,400 employees. “The Firstbank headquarters expansion is a huge economic development win,” wrote Nanette Neelan, Lakewood’s economic development director and deputy city manager, in an email interview. “Keeping this hometown company in Lakewood, on the West Colfax Corridor — adding jobs and capital investment — this is the core of what economic development is all about.” The new state-of-the-art facility doesn’t just embrace the latest technological advances — it also incorporates health and wellness. Desks employees work at can be
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Patterson tested positive at five locations, including two classroom sinks, two teachers’ lounge sinks, and one food service hand sink. The EPA requires any water utility which tests higher than 15 ppb to notify customers and work to remediate the situation. Jefferson County Schools is not a water provider, but has taken a proac-
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The new FirstBank headquarters building embraces state-of-the-art technology and workspace approaches. Employees’ desks can be programmed for sitting or standing. Photo by Clarke Reader either standing or sitting, there is a brandnew fitness center, game room with table tennis, pool and arcade games, and a fullservice cafe and rooftop patio. “What many people don’t realize is that we do all of our IT in-house, with around 300 employees,” Reuter said. “We are competing with companies like Google for the best tech employees, and that fact is incorporated into how we designed the spaces.” To help make employees more comfortable and productive, there are also 36 conference rooms with video conference capabilities, private rooms for personal calls and one-on-one meetings, and public conference spaces throughout the building. “Employees are our No. 1 asset here,” Reuter said. “A lot of our employees call Lakewood home, just like we do, and we’re glad to be here.”
tive approach to testing water at all of its facilities this summer. Jeffco is spending $75,000 to test each school, how much that will cost in repairs is still unknown. District sources say lead-high water sources will not be used until they test below the EPA’s lead threshold. Schools are being tested daily, with all schools scheduled for testing by the time school starts in the fall. The district said it would notify families through email if their schools are found to have high-levels in the water. Test results can be found at www.jeffcopublicschools.org.
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It might not be the worst of times I was wondering if this week was what the summer of 1968 felt like. I, of course, was not around for 1968. Well, actually, that’s not entirely true. Some tiny part of pre-me was hanging out in my mother’s belly, making things challenging for her. But, you know — I don’t really remember it. But, I’ve seen the old news reels — the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy, the protests at the Democratic convention in Chicago, not to mention the Tet Offensive and the Prague Spring overseas. It seems like it was a time of great turmoil and, I would imagine, it was a time of great stress for the whole country. Sound familiar? I asked my parents if this is what they remember 1968 being like. Their answer surprised me. First, it took them a few minutes to get the context. “Let’s see, that was the last summer in Albuquerque, Barbe had … right? Is that the right...?” By which time, I pretty much had my answer: They didn’t remember the summer of ’68. They were so busy working, having four children, settling in to a new community and, y’know, living life, that the political scene didn’t make a really strong impression on them. I guess it’s pretty easy, since Albuquerque was not the epicenter of much of the unrest. But then again, Denver is not the epicenter of everything right now, and I don’t know too many people who haven’t been affected by the news and pictures from around the
country. Is it, again, just the fact of our hyper-connected world that everything that’s happening seems to be happening to each one of us? How is it that my parents barely have a memory of 1968, but everybody I know has taken a step one way or the other to align Michael Alcorn themselves with their HITTING “tribe?” And, in fairness, I HOME must admit to fault in that, as well. I engaged, via social media, with my usual group of antagonists and spent a great deal of time and energy debating the merits of different arguments, basically all day long Saturday. Until I went to a wonderful event Saturday night. And, after that, the arguments didn’t seem very important. What did I go to? Drums Along the Rockies, a professional drum and bugle corps event at Sports Authority Field. If you’ve never seen it, it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen: 10 organizations from all around the country (mostly from the West), each made up of roughly 125 young people from the ages of 13 to 21, performing incredibly complex music, all while executing eye-popping dance and choreography.
If any of them felt the sturm und drang, it didn’t show. There they were — white, black, Hispanic, Asian, young men and women — all striving to perform at a level that they’ve been working hundreds of hours to achieve. And, for me, for those four hours, there was no outside world, no racial San Andreas faults, no arguments with old friends. There was just an incredible amount of creative energy flowing through Mile High Stadium. And, I guess, that’s how I came to understand how 1968 didn’t really touch my parents. They were awfully busy creating a family and a life for that family — they didn’t have time to get emotionally caught up in the world. For me, those four hours away from my cell phone and computer and television reminded me that the act of creation is a hundred times more difficult, more painstaking, more fragile and, therefore, more powerful than an act of destruction, or even acts of strife. So, as we go forward into the uncertain summer of 2016, when you feel that urge to over-engage, allow me to suggest engaging instead in an act of creation. Paint, play music, build a bridge, bake a pie. And, hey, I’d be happy to help destroy that pie for you! Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
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It is time to be fierce about human dignity Although I write every year to commemorate Eva Levine’s birthday on July 6, this year has even more significance for me, because our nation’s birthday — and the principles upon which it was founded — stand out in sharp relief against the backdrop of fear, prejudice and fierce nationalism that is playing out in the U.S. right now. Normally I consider fierceness to be a positive attribute, a quality that serves us well when we need to face the world head on. Certainly Eva Levine was fierce when the Gestapo broke into the house in Poland where she and her husband lived, and slapped Eva’s father-in-law around. Eva herself confronted the Germans, fiercely defending her home and family. Eva Levine was fierce when she was deported to Ravensbruck, a concentration camp in Germany. Her mother was so weakened by starvation and disease that she died on the floor of her filthy barracks, two days before the British liberat-
ed the camp in April 1945. Eva, her own health broken, had survived through her fierceness. She immigrated to the United States in 1950 – because she could – and she never saw any members of her family again. Andrea Doray Eva Braun Levine immigrated to the ALCHEMY United States because, by 1950, she could. This was not always so, however, even as the world was becoming aware of the transports, the death camps, the fierce nationalism of one man who was able to whip his supporters into a frenzy, in part because of his country’s economic downturn. Adolf Hitler was effectively
able to demonize an entire ethnicity, a whole religion and con his followers into implementing his Final Solution. So, this year, as I contemplate the 240th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America, I am chilled by what I am witnessing in my country. And although the circumstances are different (for which I am fervently thankful), the parallels are there: policies that would require an entire ethnicity, a whole religion, to register because they are Muslim. Talk of patrolling Muslim neighborhoods, and of punishing – legally – people who don’t report on their neighbors’ package deliveries. How far away are we, then, from internment camps when xenophobia reaches a fever pitch, whipped up by Donald Trump and his ilk? Yes, I understand that Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. And I also understand that thugs who call themselves Muslims are currently carrying out terrorism around the world.
But the Japanese-Americans who spent years in internment camps had nothing to do with Pearl Harbor. And the Muslim-Americans who practice their faith and go to work and pay their taxes and feed their families are no different today. It is we who must be different. We who must put a stop to rampant stereotyping, which defies the very principles of liberty that are the foundation of our great nation. We who must continue to stand up for people whose lives are torn apart by war, as both my mother and father did when they served in World War II. This is a time and a reason for fierceness, and if now is the time, the reason is to stand up for human dignity and turn away from ignorance.
center programs that help children with autism. My child attends one of these center programs at Betty Adams. The current ASD programs have been life-savers for so many children, providing them a safe environment where they can learn, decompress and thrive. It is imperative that this program not stop at sixth grade, but continue through their remaining school years. The decision to move all sixth graders to middle school negatively impacts the services my child receives. Currently, there are few services for middle school or high school autistic children. Our children cannot be moved to middle school without appropriate support services. Our special needs students need help preparing for the transition to middle school, they need help during the transition into middle school and continued support programs/services to ensure their success through middle school. Having this supportive structure and ASD middle school program will help with transition to high school, but the new facility plan includes no such support services. I am disappointed that there have been no public discussions to find solutions for these children or any consideration of the impact on autistic children if moved to middle school starting in sixth grade vs. seventh grade. I do hope ASD programs can remain on their current K-6 structure. Remember, autism is not curable and just because my son moves onto middle school, it does not mean he is not autistic anymore. Erin Aggus Dempsey, Wheat Ridge
mously agreed to this on Tuesday, without a formal vote and without community feedback about the schools impacted by this change. Two days later, the revised facility plan was voted on, again without any feedback from parents impacted by the revised facility plan presented two days prior. In reality, some sixth graders are ready to be in middle school but many sixth graders are not. They are not emotionally ready or mature enough for a middle school environment. No one will argue that 6-8th grades are very tough and awkward years. Kids’ bodies are changing, hormones are going crazy, friendships change, etc. I would rather keep our sixth graders in elementary school for one more year where they can still be kids and have more time to mature. Furthermore, if nearly all sixth graders are moved to middle school – what happens to sixth-grade teachers? Those teachers just can’t follow their students
to middle school. Middle school teachers require different credentials and accreditations. Will the district pay for additional training costs? What if a teacher does not want to be a middle school teacher but wants to remain an elementary teacher? Will they be shuffled around like cattle? How will that help Jeffco retain good teachers? I realize in Jeffco that some schools have capacity others do not, some are old and in need of repair. This needs to be SMART (Specific, Measurable w/ Measurement, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Oriented). Two days to review a new facility plan that will impact 86,000 students and cost nearly a billion dollars over two phases should require more thought and A LOT more measurable and strategic data to the parents and community than two days can offer! Jen Butts, Littleton
Andrea Doray is a writer who desperately wants to help find the balance between liberty and security. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Title 1 Students: Innocent victims in school plan In Jefferson County, a school qualifies for federal Title 1 dollars if 65 percent of the students receive free and reduced lunch. Title 1 schools receive nearly $10 million to support English-language learners, literacy coaches, tutors and social services, all to help improve student achievement for the most at-risk students. So what happens to sixth graders who currently receive Title 1 assistance when they are moved to middle school? Of the 27 schools receiving Title 1 dollars, four are middle or high schools. So when sixth graders move out of a Title 1 elementary school to a middle school that isn’t Title 1 they will lose funding. How does this decision make sense for these students who desperately need these additional services to be successful? In addition, these low-income families will have an additional burden of trying to get their children to a school farther away. How will these expanded middle schools scramble to handle the needs of highly impacted students without the funding? I am disappointed with the decision to move all sixth graders to middle school with little community discussion. These kids need the community’s voice and assistance. They shouldn’t be disregarded and our poorest students shouldn’t’ be displaced. Stand up for ALL Jeffco kids and if the bond comes up in the November election, vote NO! Leonor Lucero, Littleton Autism not considered in school change I am disappointed that the Jeffco School Board voted to approve the new facility plan that fails to address the needs of our most vulnerable students and instead will move sixth graders into middle school. There are over 21 K-6 ASD
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optimism through Senator Armstrong. The United States is a better place because of his grace, humility and boundless spirit.” During his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Armstrong was a member of the finance, budget and banking committees and spent six years as chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. Armstrong, who was born in Fremont, Nebraska, and most recently lived in Cherry Hills Village, is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Ellen, two children and eight grandchildren. In February, Armstrong announced he would be retiring as president of Colorado Christian later this year. “The last 10 years have been an unforgettable experience for Ellen and me,” Armstrong stated in a news release posted on CCU’s website. Gary Armstrong, chairman of the school’s board of trustees, credits Bill Armstrong with leading CCU through a period
Wanting more discussion on middle school change A revised facility plan was presented to the Jeffco School board on 6/14 with options for moving almost all sixth graders to middle school. The board unani-
of “unprecedented growth.” “His impact will be felt for generations,” said Armstrong, who is not related to the former senator. “Beyond his achievements, President Armstrong’s true legacy was his focus on Jesus, and his enthusiasm for CCU and all who are a part of it.” Before taking the post at the school, Armstrong was a longtime businessman “who owned and operated more than a dozen private companies,” according to a CCU news release. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, praised Armstrong for continuing to follow his passions. “When public officials leave office they often disappear and are never heard from again,” Coffman wrote in an emailed statement, “but Senator Armstrong had a passion for fighting for conservative causes that started from the day when he was first elected to office in 1962 to his final days at Colorado Christian University.” Services for Armstrong will be held at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, with visitation scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 14 and the funeral set for 10:30 a.m. July 15.
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89, of Arvada passed away July 4, 2016 in Wheat Ridge, CO. Born October 17, 1926 in Denver, CO, Al is survived by wife Roberta “Bobbi” Morrison and sons, Steven Morrison and David Morrison of Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to the Fragile X syndrome
foundation at: Colorado Fragile X 18932 E Kettle Ave Centennial CO 80016 A service will be conducted at Arvada Presbyterian Church. Details will be posted at a later date at aspenmortuaries.com.
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July 10, 2016
James David Hartshorn of Lakewood, Colorado passed away Sunday July 10, 2016. He was 56 years old. Jim had a wonderful sense of humor and deep love of mechanics. These will be greatly missed by all. There will be no official service, a private memorial will be held by family and friends. He was survived by Kati, his children Nicole and Jimmy, son in law Kyle, and his granddaughter Aria. Donations to the family can be made at First Bank.
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Esperalda Martinez hoists her haul from a Wheat Ridge garage sale last week. She said she especially likes to find used toys for her children “since they’re going to break or lose them pretty quick anyway!” Photo by Glenn Wallace
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n a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood just off of 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge, live two women, Phyllis and Jody, who have been organizing one to two garage sales annually for the past 40 years. A mix of neighbors and extended family provide the items. This year, nine households contributed. “It’s a good opportunity to get to know the neighbors,” Jody said. “They just come by and talk, and sometimes bring an item or two,” Phyllis added. The women, who asked to keep their last names out of the paper for privacy reasons, sat comfortably in the back of a garage-turnedthrift-shop, filled with items — all including little price tags. Growing families have been a big motivation for the women to keep the sales going. “I have children, who now have children of their own, and children can outgrow clothes in a matter of a month,” Jody said. “This is a way to recycle things, and it’s certainly cheaper than going to the store all the time.” Garage sales started as early as the 1800s. Shipping yards sold unclaimed and used items to communities at discounted prices. They were called “rummage sales,” according to the Daily Infographic website, which collates interesting facts and figures into infographics. The term “garage sale” was coined in the
1950s and 1960s during a period of urban expansion. People were moving into homes with yards and garages. With the rise of internet usage in the 1990s and 2000s, people started advertising garage sales online in addition to newspapers, says Daily Infographic. A garage sale is more than just an outdoor pop-up shop cluttered with used items. It’s a staple of summer season alongside sporting events and barbecues. It’s a family affair, de-cluttering tool, collector’s playground — and a means of contributing to community. Lydia Greenhalge, of Littleton, coordinates an annual two-day yard sale at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. She spends more than three months collecting donations and hosts the sale midApril, which generates about $13,000 each year. “We do it early to get people fired up for garage-sale season,” she said. People in the garage sale world know what items sell for, Greenhalge said. She barters prices: A pair of jeans marked for $5 may sell for $3. Two items may sell for the price of one. Greenhalge works with customers. Sale continues on Page 13
South Fellowship Church, at 6560 S. Broadway, organizes items by category at an annual two-day yard sale April 22 and 23. Photo by Alex DeWind
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July 14, 2016
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is a family affair
Miners Alley’s latest production goes for gritty approach
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New York City’s skid row is already a place people don’t want to be, and that was before a man-eating plant set up shop there. Seymour and Audrey know this truth better than most, but what at first seems like deliverance quickly turns to something else in cult favorite “Little Shop of Horrors.” Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s rock musical runs at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, July 15 through Aug. 21. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6
p.m. Sunday. “The show is really a black comedy take on a Faustian tale,” said director Jamie Billings. “We wanted to bring a new, grittier version of the show to life for the audiences.” “Little Shop” tells the story of Seymour (Carter Edward Smith), a meek flower shop assistant who wants nothing more than to get out of skid row with Audrey (Jacquie Jo Billings), a co-worker with her own dreams of escape. During a total eclipse, Seymour discovers a talking plant that feeds on human flesh and blood, with a plan to bring Seymour all the fame and recognition he desires. But when the plant’s bloodlust starts to grow, it becomes obvious Seymour is in way over his head. “Every actor has a dream role, and I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Seymour,” Smith said. “It’s been a great experience working on this charac-
ter with these people, especially because Seymour just fits me.” One of the production’s goals is to make the setting of skid row and all its grittiness come to life. “It’s OK to be brave and make things like this real,” Jacquie Jo said. “What we’re doing is different from other productions because we’re going away from the more campy side and looking at the world these characters live in.” The production is a family affair for almost all involved. Jacquie Jo and Smith are longtime friends who have acted together several times before. And Jamie described it as a tribute to Jamie and Jacquie Jo’s late mother, Brenda Billings. Brenda was also the Miners Alley artistic director. Jamie and Jacqui Jo have another sister, Jessica, who also is helping backstage. “I’m working with both my sisters on
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this production, and it’s really magical to have them here for this,” Jamie said. “I’ve found the joy in the process with my sisters by my side.”
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Earlier this year in June, guest columnist Nick Boehm, a member of the staff at Community Reach Center, had a most interesting topic connecting mood and emotion with the peacefulness of the outdoors. As Boehm suggested in his writing, “there are plenty of studies indicating that engaging in outdoor activities can reduce feelings of depression, anger and tension. The key is to focus all of your senses on the sounds, smells and sights of your surroundings.” Since Boehm has defined the “diagnosis” for many of our maladies, let me offer the “prescription,” which
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“The right price is the price sellers are willing to sell for and buyers are willing to spend,” she said. South Fellowship proceeds pay for missionary trips for the church’s youth group. In 2013, members traveled to Haiti. Fundraising “takes the heat off parents,” said Greenhalge. Garage sale fans also can download several Internet apps to find the nearest garage sale, including YardSales.net, gsalr. com, Yard Sale Treasure Map and Garage Sales by Map. An Internet user simply enters his or her ZIP code and the application pulls up a list of nearby garage sales. Or a user can sign up for alerts to be notified when a sale is happening. During garage sale season — typically spring and summer months — the fol-
does not require a personal health insurance claim form, a question of Medicare qualifications or an unreasonable co-pay. The “prescription” is the vast 15,000-acre Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (RMANWR), a close drive from your home. You will find hundreds of plant species, nearly that many bird types, crawling critters, dozens of four-legged mammals and a growing herd of bison, all residing among the quiet standing timber, sagebrush prairie, small flowing streams and fish-filled ponds, all eager to boost your mood. Coming in August at the RMAN-
lowing occurs weekly in the U.S, according to Daily Infographic: • 65,000 garage sales • 690,000 people purchasing from a garage sale • 4.97 million items sold • $4.2 million generated in revenue, with the estimated item price at 85 cents. Low prices appeal to customers. Denise Nuanes was babysitting her mother’s yard sale in Westminster and, despite not even having a sign, was finding plenty of prospective buyers. She stopped to help a customer. “Um, a dollar-fifty — no, a dollar,” she says to a man eyeing some old exercise equipment. Yard sales are a great way to get rid of old things that she and her family would otherwise “take to the Goodwill or a homeless shelter,” Nuanes said. “But sometimes it’s easier to just put it in the front yard.” And while yard sales serve as an easy way to earn a little extra scratch, Nuanes admitted she’s not necessarily the best person for the job — as witnessed from
WR, located at 6550 Gateway Road near Rapids Soccer Stadium, will be a wide variety of family-friendly programs for all ages: Aug. 14, 9-11 a.m., wildlife viewing tours; Aug. 13, Summer Hike-N-Bird for novice birders; Kids Fishing Clinic Aug. 20; and on Aug. 21, Amazing Antlers in the Velvet tour to see buck deer in their habitat. In addition, the sixth annual refuge amateur photo contest will invite amateur photographers to submit their photos no later than Sept. 24. All photos will be on display throughout October and November at the Visitors Center. The top three
the earlier transaction. “The thing is, I’m the one you don’t want to have selling because I always give. I’m like ‘Just give me this price.’ Especially with the kids, they get me all the time,” she said. “But you know, we want to help people. It’s nice to give back.” Up the street in the Westminster neighborhood is the king of sales — an estate sale. In this case, the burden of the sale rests on professionals, not the owner of all the “stuff.” “Estate sales are more fun, because it’s not our stuff, we sell for the owners,” said Lizzy Grandshaw, with Premier Estate Liquidators LLC. “We help organize it, get it ready and price it. (Sales) are tedious and so I think that’s why people like to hire estate services, because we come in and we do it all.” Outside, Debbie Schott and her son, Kaelob, of Westminster, get ready to peruse the sale for the second time in as many days. Debbie’s a regular at yard, garage and estate sales. “I do make a habit of it — I don’t make
winners will have their photos made into postcards and sold at Nature’s Nest Books and Gifts, at the Visitors Center. Anglers are reminder the current fishing season allows fishing at lakes Mary and Ladora on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 9 with a nominal $3 fee. Clear your head, boost your mood, set your GPS on the RMANWR and go outdoors! Call 303-2890930 for required reservations and additional information. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
a list or anything like that, but I do make a habit of it,” she said. She’s always on the hunt for that one good find. Lately, however, it’s her son who’s had the most luck. “I found a big box of old Pokemon cards that’s worth a few hundred (dollars), and I got it for five bucks,” Kaelob said. Back in Wheat Ridge, Esmeralda Martinez is using her lunch break to check out Phyllis’ and Jody’s sale. “There’s always good deals around here,” said the garage sale regular. She guesses a trip to a garage sale usually happens every other week. “I have three kids, so finding ‘it’ at a garage sale is always a little cheaper,” Martinez said, referring to gently used clothes and toys. The aftermath of a garage sale varies. Some, like Greenhalge, donate leftover items to nonprofit organizations. She gives to local charities, including Denver Rescue Mission, Love INC Littleton, Family Promise and mission trips overseas. It is, she said, “a labor of love.”
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July 14, 2016
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July 14, 2016
A serpentine sendoff to vacation Fear started building up. Our summer vacation was to start in four days. My thoughts ran rampant — I worried my husband and I wouldn’t make it to our plane on time, or miss our connection in Toronto on our way to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Maybe the rental car place would be closed at night. My mind scurried with worries. I had to get a hold of Mary McFerren myself. Then yesterday morning, Stobie I walked out of our bedroom. WIT AND A three-foot-long snake lay stretched out on the carpet facing GRIT me. Aghast, I froze. “Dick!” I yelled for my husband. I remembered he drove somewhere. Where was he when I needed him? Fainthearted, I had to figure out what to do. If I somehow got around the snake and left him for my husband to catch later, it could be worse. I pictured the snake popping out from under the bed, sleeping in the laundry basket, or startling me in the shower. “Dear God, please help,” I muttered. The snake lay still. Studying him, I recognized him as an garter snake. I had never seen one longer than 18 inches long. And I’d never had one aggressive enough to enter my house and face me off outside my bedroom. This one challenged me. And then I remembered the words from the Bible, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.” The time had come to a sound mind. I mustered up my courage and grabbed a microfiber cloth from the bathroom, and covered the snake. Trembling slightly, I was able to grasp him through the cloth. He wriggled as I headed for the door. But I was not diverted from my goal to get rid of him. I had total focus! Outside, still clutching the cloth-covered snake, I headed for the deep grass 20 feet away from our house. I pointed the snake toward my neighbor’s yard and said, “Don’t come back!” He slithered away. Relieved, I took a deep breath. I shared the story of my snake encounter at a spiritual group this morning. A man told me snakes are guides from the creator and that I had done the right thing for the snake. I had saved him. He was running down in energy and preserves, probably out of water
and that is why he wasn’t moving. The man implied the snake was looking for me. Yes, the snake got me to overcome my fear and do what was necessary — move him out of the house. I helped both of us. And along with the snake leaving, my fears about snafus in Nova Scotia subsided. “No more worrywart, we’ll be fine travelers,” I told myself. Strangely enough, hours after the snake incident I heard a tapping on the skylight above our front door. I looked up and saw two crows hopping around and pecking at the edges of the clear plastic dome. I could have felt creepy, but I didn’t. I called out, “Leave, get
out crows.” In a little while they left. Today is a different day than yesterday — no encounters with nature yet. But who knows what encounters with nature Nova Scotia will provide for my husband and me? I hope fish and other sea life will manifest. I’ll keep you posted. Mary Stobie is a nationally syndicated columnist, an author and a public speaker. Contact her about your experiences with nature or other comments at mry_ jeanne@yahoo.com. Her website is www.marystobie. com.
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Colorado leaders react to Dallas police slayings Colorado law enforcement agencies and elected officials offered their support for Dallas police and called for unity the morning after five officers were killed and seven others were wounded during a protest in the nation’s ninthlargest city. As of July 11, Dallas police believe the shootings were carried out by a gunman — later killed by police —who shot the officers the night of July 7 during a protest over police shootings of black men earlier in the week in Minnesota and Louisiana. Four of the slain officers were with the Dallas Police Department and one was with Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Here are some of the statements by Colorado and local leaders: “The attack in Dallas is tragic and horrifying. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen officers, those who were injured and the entire Dallas community. Just as individuals and families should feel safe in their communities
MILESTONES Lakewood Margaret Cleaver, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Patrick Danahey, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Kiley Dombroski, of Lakewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a minor in English, from the University of Kansas. Luke Ebeling, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Sophia A. Fernald, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Austin James Foster, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Foster is a
and have the freedom to exercise the right to free speech, law enforcement officials should not fear for their lives as they serve and protect our communities. “It is more important than ever that we work to overcome the divisiveness and violence in this country. We must come together as one community and one nation to prevent future loss of life and heal from these devastating events.” — U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden “I’m horrified by the deadly events of this week. No one should ever be targeted because of the color of their skin, or the color blue of a police uniform. I join the nation in grieving for the loss of life that’s sent shockwaves throughout our communities this week, and I pray that we can unite and show the world that good ultimately overcomes evil and peace will prevail.” — U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado “My heart goes out to all those in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis and Dallas who have been impacted by sense-
less violence this week. The incidents in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas show us that rebuilding trust will never be complete until we move forward as a nation to ease racial tensions and treat all Americans with justice and equality.” — State Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver “Ambush of police during peaceful protest is shocking, on top of earlier tragedies this week. So many shootings; our communities must heal.” — U.S. Rep. Dianna DeGette, D-Denver (via Twitter) “America’s Thin Blue Line was penetrated by evil last night. Now we heal together. Prayers for Dallas.” — Colorado State Patrol (via Twitter) “Extending our most sincere condolences to the Dallas Police Department, their family, friends and community.” — Northglenn Police Department (via Facebook) “Our thoughts are with the men, women and the families of the (Dallas Police Department). We stand with you
and send our condolences.” — Lakewood Police Department (via Twitter) “A sad day. Please keep all police officers here in Arvada and across the country in your thoughts and prayers.” — Arvada Mayor Marc Williams “This is a very dark day. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dallas police and their entire community. This is a loss for every American.” — Jefferson County District Attorney Peter A. Weir (via Twitter) “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims of the senseless violence this week across the U.S. To the families, friends, loved ones, neighbors, coworkers ... our deepest condolences. To those responsible, I hope you take responsibility, and may you be dealt with in justice, which you prevented your victims from experiencing. ALL LIFE MATTERS, and to take an innocent life is a horrible act of violence.” — State Sen. Laura Woods, R-Arvada
junior majoring in management. Kyle Glose, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Austin Grogan, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Grogan is a sophomore majoring in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking). Jessie Jennett, of Lakewood High School, was awarded a college scholarship from Public Service Credit Union as part of the credit union’s new Community Scholarship Program. Students were recognized for their academic achievement and community involvement. Lucy Judge, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Northwest Nazarene University. Gabrielle A. Makatura, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in international business and economics
from Fort Hays State University. Julie Ann Makatura, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a master’s degree in nursing, nursing administration, from Fort Hays State University. Sean Eugene Potts, of Lakewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Central Oklahoma. Abigail Sedbrook, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Northeastern Junior College. Calder H. Sett, of Lakewood, graduated cum laude in May with a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences from Clark University. Jordan M. Shaw, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in international business and economics from Fort Hays State University. Rebecca Shephard, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Heather Sloan received the Bub Hanes Prize during Earlham College’s Awards Convocation. Sloan is the daughter of Debbie Sloan Zettler, of Arvada, and Michael Sloan, of Lakewood.
Chandra Stover, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 vice president’s list at Northeastern Junior College. Michael Voth, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at Montana State University. Logan Watson, of Lakewood, was the grand prize winner for grades 4-5 in a national poetry contest with his poem “America, the Land of the Free.” The contest was sponsored by USA Gold pencils and Scholastic, and it asked kids to answer the question “What makes the USA special to you?” Logan’s poem was selected out of more than 14,000 entries. Bryan Westhoff, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Northeastern Junior College. Hannah N. Wood, of Littleton, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Stuart Woodfin, of Lakewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University of Central Oklahoma. Hunter Worthley, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 president’s list at Northeastern Junior College.
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THEATER/SHOWS
Colorado ACTS Presents ‘Peter Pan’ Come fly to Neverland where Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the lost kids come up against mean Captain Hook and his bungling pirates, Smee and Pegleg. Even the Indian Chief and Tiger Lily join forces to blast Hook into the jaws of the hungry, tick-ticking crocodile. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, July 15 at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 for tickets and other information. Visit www.coloradoacts.org for a schedule of upcoming performances. Summer Series The Edge Theater Company presents its Summer Series at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Tickets for individual shows available, or a Summer Series pass can be purchased. Contact 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. The second show in the series is “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers” from Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 31. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. The closing performance of “I’ll Eat You Last” is at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31. ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Red Rocks Community College’s theater arts and dance department presents “Jack and the Beanstalk” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, July 16, July 23 and July 30 at the community college theater in Lakewood. In this updated musical version of the classic fairytale, Jack and his best friend, Carmelita the cow, sing and dance their way through the story we all know and love, with a few entertaining twists. Tickets available at www.tinyurl. com/RRCCTickets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” from Friday, July 15, to Sunday, Aug 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Comedy, horror, rock musical about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. For tickets and information, call 303-9353044 or go to minersalley.com Colorado ACTS Presents ‘Androcles and the Lion’ Androcles was a slave in Ancient Rome who escaped his bonds and fled into the wilderness, right into the jaws of a lion. This classic Aesops’ Fable teaches the true meaning of gratefulness and friendship. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets are on a donation basis for this show. Call 303-456-6772 for more information. Visit www.coloradoacts.org for a schedule of upcoming performances. Women’s Self-Defense Class Learn basic defense skills at a women’s self-defense class from 2:40-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Evolution Martial Arts Studios, 7456 W. 5th Ave., Lakewood. All physical abilities and fitness levels welcome. All proceeds will go directly to Blossom Care Network to support its services to sexually exploited and at-risk youth. Class is taught by Juliana Rose, a second-degree black belt and martial artist of 16 years. Her approach is based on her experience in sexual assault and domestic violence response centers, and is focused on empowerment and the realities of violence against women. Go to https://www. facebook.com/events/393349967517954/. Got Chocolate? Gotta have chocolate? Then you’re one of us! Indulge in a chocolatey daze of delectable sweetness when you discover everything there is to know about the smooth, satisfying richness that is irresistible chocolate. Did someone say samples? Class runs from 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Class is sweepstakes eligible - all who attend will receive a $5 gift card, and one person will win a $100 gift card. Summer Art Market Meet local artists, see demonstrations and meander through the gallery indoors, which displays sculpture and wall-hunt art at the Lakewood Arts summer art market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Peebles Prosthetics Inc., 909 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Face painting and art projects will be provided for the kids. Bring a boxed lunch for an outdoor picnic. Lemonade will be served. Contact Mandi at 303-462-3744. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
‘Dali Follies’ Theater Company of Lafayette presents “The Dali Follies,” a new play festival that premieres seven short plays by seven playwrights, all written with Salvador Dali as the inspiration. The festival continues through Sunday, July 17, with shows playing at the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available at www.tclstage.org or call 800-838-3006. ‘Shoemaker and the Elves’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Shoemaker and the Elves” at 1 p.m. Saturdays from July 23 to Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Appropriate for ages 12 and under. Contact 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. ‘The Addams Family’ Evergreen Players presents “The Addams Family” through Sunday, July 31 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Princess of darkness Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a normal young man from a respectable family. What could go wrong. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-674-4934 or go to www. evergreenplayers.org.
CONCERTS/MUSIC
Lakewood Summer Concert Series Lakewood’s 2016 Sounds Exciting summer concert series take place at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitehater, 801 S. Yarrow St. Concert schedule: July 20, Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts, country rock with attitude; July 27, Rapidgrass Quintet, high-energy bluegrass and gypsy swing. Concertgoers will enjoy a new array of food trucks and the addition of The Beer Garden presented by Foothills Credit Union, featuring rotating, Lakewood-brewed beers as well as lawn games and a festive seating area. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. There is plenty of free parking available, and picnicking is allowed. Additional food and beverage options include wine for purchase, provided by the South Jeffco Rotary Club, and desserts in the museum’s White Way Grill. Season and individual show tickets available at Lakewood.org/Summer Concerts or call 303-987-7845. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway, or the Lakewood Heritage Center Visitor Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Summer Concert Series Arvada presents its family friendly free summer concert series. Concerts are on Thursdays, beginning at 7 p.m. and take place at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada. In case of rain, the concerts move to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-9583. Lineup of concerts: Thursday, July 21, Lois Lane and the Super Cowboys (Country Western); and Thursday, July 28, The Rendition Band (Variety Dance Band).
ART/FILM
Community College Exhibits Red Rocks Community College will host two exhibits this summer. “Last in the Woods” by RRCC faculty member Alexis Clements and “When Trellises Break” by Terri Bell are open through Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery on the college’s Lakewood campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Last in the Woods” focuses on illustrating personal narratives through semi-constructed photographic imagery staged in a wooded landscape. Much of this work involves the installation of objects and at times incorporates use of self-portraiture. “When Trellises Break” involves a photographic and mixed media series and narrative. The artist explores the vulnerability many of us experience during springtime. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.
EVENTS
Town Meeting Join State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp plans a town meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16, at the Standley Lake Library. Join Kraft-Tharp for an update on the U.S. 36 Bus Rapid Transit and toll lane project, with representatives from CDOT, RTD and E-470. Kraft-Tharp hosts community coffee meets the fourth Thursday of each month, from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada, and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera in Walnut Creek, Westminster.
Open All Breed Horse Show The Colorado Stock Horse Association’s open all-breed shows take place Sunday, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, at the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Shows are in the large outdoor arena, with a second arena available for warm-ups. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with classes at 8:30 a.m. For information and entry forms, call or text 720-935-2026, call 303-424-4977, go to www.ColoradoStockHorse.com, or email ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com. Child Sex Slavery in America America’s growing child sex slavery problem will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Child Sex Slaves: America’s Disturbing Secret,” features a filmed interview with Pat McCalla, associate director of the documentary “Branded,” a film educating viewers about child exploitation in North America. During the program, participants will learn how the growing child sex industry seduces children into the sex trade, the devastating results, and how to encourage children to stay safe. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. Olympics This summer’s Olympic Games will be set against a backdrop of concern surrounding the Zika virus and accusations of political corruption in Brazil. Born of diplomatic and political design, the Olympics have always played an important role in international politics. The games provide a stage for both international cooperation and peaceful competition, as well as international conflict and confrontation. Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, as we explore the rich history of the Olympic Games and how they have been involved in a variety of international political issues over the years. Program takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP. Horses and Neigh-ture Get hands-on with horses while gaining experience on how to be safe and have fun. Camp sessions for ages 5-8 years offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 25-29 at the Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center, 7650 Indiana St., Arvada. Program will cover topics such as riding, vaulting and barn management. Enjoy time with the horses, then an hour connecting with nature though fun and educational activities led by Majestic View Nature Center staff. Call 720-391-0191 to register. Dirt on Community Garden Project Applewood Valley United Methodist Church is constructing a community garden adjacent to the church at 2035 Ellis St., across from the fire station. Gardeners would have their own plot for growing vegetables and flowers and access to tools or a place to store their own tools. If you’d like to dig in and plant a summer garden, contact John Dunnewald at ApplewoodValleyUMC@gmail.com.
HEALTH
Zucchini Zoodle Learn how to cook with zucchini, perhaps one of the most versatile vegetables. You can sneak it into food and replace common everyday foods with it. Zucchini Zoodle Time runs from 11:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Class is sweepstakes eligible - all who attend will receive a $5 gift card, and one person will win a $100 gift card. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association, 31528 Hwy. 72, Golden (Ashley McNamara, 303-642-7943); Sunday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave, Lakewood; Thursday, July 21, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood; Saturday, July 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (Sue Darnell, 303-462-3816); Tuesday, July 26, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. More Veggies, Please Discover how to eat more organic vegetables at dinner and we’ll help make all your healthy dreams a reality. How does a free bag of groceries sound? Attend and enter to win our grocery bag prize. Program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Class is sweepstakes eligible - all who attend will receive a $5 gift card, and one person will win a $100 gift card. Mental Health First Aid Colorado VNA and two JeffCo American Legion Posts present mental health first aid training sessions that focus on learning to assist military members, veterans and their families. Training is an in-person, evidence-based training that teaches proven ways to help people experiencing signs and symptoms of an ongoing mental health problem or crisis. Learn to break down sigma, recognize signs and reach out to someone who might be suffering. Course cost is covered by a grant from Community First Foundation. The tw0-part, eight-hour courses are offered from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, and Wednesday, July 27, at the American Legion Post 178 in Lakewood; and from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the American Legion Post 17 in Edgewater. Reservations required; call 303-698-6367 or send an e-mail to MentalHealthFirstAid@VNAColorado.org. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-4230990 for an appointment.
EDUCATION
Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
Careers
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Careers
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Auctions
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SPORTS
LOCAL
The Redstone College entry fills the air with smoke and flame in preparation for a run during the July 2 Jet Car Nationals drag Racing at Bandmere Speedway. The jetpowered cars come off the starting line and are traveling more than 260 miles an hour when they cross the finish line a quarter mile away. Courtesy photo
Wheat Ridge man a part of the jet set Jet car racing has been a part of his life for 35 years By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The powerful roar of the afterburner drowned out the high-pitched whine of the turbine as Mark Stevens hit the throttle sending the Redstone entry down the track during the July 2 Jet Car Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Piloting jet-powered drag racers isn’t anything new to the Wheat Ridge man. “My dad bought a jet funny car when I was still in junior high school,” Stevens said. “I learned to work on the car, did some practice driving and
got licensed at 15 to drive and race a jet funny car. So, I guess I have been involved in jet-powered dragsters for about 35 years now.” The fun driving the car has kept him interested. “There is no way to describe what it is like coming off the starting line,” he said. “It is such a rush. The car launched at 4.5 times the force of gravity and covers 60 feet in less than a second.” The jet cars pull to the staging area and fire up the engine. A huge plume of white smoke erupts from the tail pipe. The cars come to the starting line, the drivers rev up the engines then light off the afterburner so, when the green light comes on, the car rockets down the track with flame shooting out of the tailpipe.
It is a side-by-side race from a standing start. Both cars roar off the line and head down the track to the finish line a quarter mile away. Typically, a jet car covers the quarter mile in about five seconds — the dragster is traveling about 270 to 280 miles an hour as it crosses the finish line. The jet car Stevens drives is sponsored and maintained by Redstone College in Broomfield. Redstone College offers classes to train technicians for jobs in the aviation, energy and electronic fields. Course plans include class study in theory as well as hands-on practice to develop the needed skills for the career field. “I love driving the car,” said Stevens, a Wheat Ridge High School graduate. “But I think the most fun
for me is being in the pits talking to the fans and talking to people about the potential the training they will receive at Redstone can change their lives. It is a plus for us that the engine in the car ties into what we teach at Redstone, so fans can see that engine in action.” The Redstone College jet dragster is powered by a J-85 engine, the same engine used in the Talon fighter plane. Fans gathered around the jet car in the pits and Casey Rowe, Redstone veteran’s coordinator, talked about the vehicle. “This two-stage turbine jet engine produces about 9,000 pounds of thrust,” he told the fans. “To put that in perspective, if we stood the car vertically, the engine power would send it straight up into the air.”
Paddlers giddy up for 13th annual kayak rodeo Brian Horan of Golden competes on June 29 in one of the 13th annual Golden Community Rodeo Series’ freestyle competitions. Horan has been kayaking for about 13 years and “for the most part” learned the sport on Clear Creek. Photo by Christy Steadman
Golden Community Rodeo Series splashes through summer By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com April Long likes to be out paddling in the water because it clears her mind. “When you’re boating, you’re not thinking about anything else,” she said. Long and her husband Tyson, of Coal Creek Canyon, came to Golden on July 6 to participate in a fun race down Clear Creek with fellow members of the Colorado Whitewater Association. It was the club’s 13th annual Golden Community Rodeo Series at Clear Creek Whitewater Park, 1201 10th St., in Golden. “We have a great whitewater park here,” said Bart Pinkham, owner of Golden River Sports, one of the event’s sponsors. The event, he said, “helps highlight and share what Golden has to offer.” Kayak continues on Page 20
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Premier drag-racing event returns to Golden Top drivers coming for three days at Mile High Nationals By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Bandimere Speedway lives up to its Thunder Mountain nickname when the Mile High Nationals drag-racing event rolls into the Golden facility July 22-24. The kickoff for the event happens 6-10 p.m. July 21 with the Mopar Big Block Party in Golden. Race vehicles will be on display, there will be autograph sessions, music and vendors will offer food and other items for sale For three days, the air will be filled with the sounds of drag racing. The sounds range from the growl of the engines powering street-legal cars to the ear-splitting roar of the 10,000-horsepower top fuel dragsters and funny cars. This marks the 37th year for the Mile High Nationals, the biggest days of the year for avid drag-racing fans. “We come to the Mile Highs every year,” Centennial resident Tracy Powers said. “My parents came to the races every year and we have continued the tradition. I did compete in the high school drag races, but I think it would be a real thrill to get to go as fast as some of these cars go.”
Kayak Continued from Page 19
The Golden Community Rodeo Series consists of three events, usually taking place in June, depending on Clear Creek’s water levels. The first two evenings — held June 1 and June 29 — were freestyle competitions with five entry categories for men and women each. In the third race, competitors can use any sort of water device — kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard or inflatable kayak.
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We come to the Mile Highs every year. My parents came to the races every year and we have continued the tradition.”
Tracy Powers, Centennial resident
Racing teams begin arriving at Bandimere Speedway early in the week of the event. The huge tractor-trailer rigs, usually emblazoned with team logos of the sponsors and artwork depicting the cars, are trademarks of the National Hot Rod Association’s professional classes, top fuel dragster, top fuel funny car, pro stock and pro stock motorcycle. However, there will also a huge number of the local and regional racers who arrive with smaller outfits. So, by the time competition begins July 22, the pit areas will be packed with hundreds of rigs and cars. The Mile High Nationals are the 14th stop on the NHRA racing schedule and, like all national events, a major attraction for the fans is the fact that most of the top teams and drivers will be on hand for the event. A special fan attraction at national drag racing events is the pit pass that comes with tickets, which allows fans to watch mechanics prepare the cars
for action and even get a chance to talk and get autographs from their favorite drivers. It equates to allowing football fans access to a pro football team’s locker room. While pro drivers from around the country will be at the Mile High Nationals, there will also be drivers who live in the local area or used to live in the local area in the competition. In the pro classes, former Littleton resident Tommy Johnson Jr. will be at the wheel of the Make A Wish Funny Car, and top fuel dragster driver Tony Schumacher, who began his racing career at Bandimere Speedway, will be on hand for the races. A small army of local drivers plans to compete in the sportsman class at the Mile High Nationals. Arvada resident Vicky Johnson captured the top dragster championship at last year’s Mile High Nationals and plans to be on hand to defend her title, and Bradley Johnson, a Lakewood resident, was last year’s
Any Colorado Whitewater member may participate in any of the three days. Registration is free, and everybody who “gets in the water” gets a ticket for a prize drawing, said David Holzman, an event organizer. The series is “great for amateurs through expert boaters,” said Jodi Lee, who sits on Colorado Whitewater’s board of directors. “It’s very inviting to come out and compete.” It’s also a good one to do for first-time competitors, Lee said. In fact, pros are not permitted to compete. Amanda Bossard of Golden has been kayaking for about four years. She participated in the fun race on July 6, but was
attending the June 29 event as a spectator to watch the women compete. “They’re strong boaters,” Bossard said. “It’s exciting to see women getting out there.” In general, said Brian Horan of Golden, who has been kayaking for 13 years, everyone who frequents competitions such as the Golden Community Rodeo Series, knows and roots for each other. “Kayak competitions aren’t very high pressure,” he said. “It’s fun to come out and see friends.” Cassidy Strode of Denver agreed. “Everybody should get out and try it,” he said. “It’s just fun to come out and play.”
Division 5 champion and is expected to be in the Mile High Nationals super gas competition. Littleton resident Troy Kaiser also is expected to be behind the wheel of his dragster for the Mile High Nationals. Qualifying competition for sportsman classes begin at 11 a.m. July 22, with the top fuel dragsters and funny cars making their runs starting at 5:30 p.m. The schedule is about the same for July 23, with the elimination races scheduled to start at 11 a.m. July 24. Drag racing is all about harnessing horsepower and torque to produce as much speed as quickly as possible from a standing start to the finish line a quartermile away. The top fuel dragsters are at the top of the list of achieving those goals. The powerful 10,000-horsepower engine is behind the driver in the long, low-slung dragster. The engine idles at about 2,100 revolutions per minute and gulps fuel at about 1.2 gallons per second to generate the power needed to accelerate the car from the starting line to 100 mph in about one second and complete the quarter-mile run in four seconds or less. The car can be traveling more than 320 mps as it crosses the finish line. For information on tickets or the Mile High Nationals schedule, call Bandimere Speedway at 303-697-6001 or visit the website at www.bandimere.com.
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Diversity of sports offers advantages It’s summer, and high school sports are in a timeout. So it’s a good time for a debate, discussion, examination, argument or whatever you want to call it. The internet is filled these days with the pros and cons of sport specialization, where athletes pick one sport and spend almost all year participating in a single sport. Multi-sport athletes are starting to Jim Benton dwindle even before OVERTIME athletes get into high school. Many studies and people have surfaced who oppose sport specialization. Houston’s defensive end J.J. Watt, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Cubs manager Joe Maddon and former college and professional football coach Steve Spurrier are among the people who have recently expressed their opinions that it’s good for young athletes to play several sports. I’m an advocate of diversity. Youngsters and high school athletes participating in more than one sport use different muscles, which can reduce the injury rate. Leadership and teamwork skills are enhanced and the ability to adjust to different situations is heightened by playing a different sport.
The internet is filled these days with the pros and cons of sport specialization, where athletes pick one sport and spend almost all year participating in a single sport. However, there are advantages to specialization. Improved skills, elite training, practice facility availability, better coaching and competition are some of the benefits of focusing on one sport. Clubs and parents emphasis the exposure to get possible college athletic scholarships as another advantage of playing on a club team and concentrating on one sport. Still, some of these scholarships only cover part of the expense of attending college. I wonder, however, if the money spent on club fees and travel, especially for an athlete who might be a fringe player on an elite team, might be better saved and used to help pay for college. Some of the risks on specialization include overuse injuries, psychological effects of too much pressure and burnout. Personally, I’ve seen at least two burnouts where good athletes gave up sports and never played in high school. Family vacations and even summer jobs that could be a learning tool for later in life are often missed. According to the Washington Post, 224 of the 226 picks in the 2016 National
Football League draft played more than one sport. Girls gymnastics is a sport where athletes usually start young, but in the past two years I’ve talked to three high school divers who abandoned gymnastics because they were tired of being hurt. So let the debate continue. What’s in a name? It is now official. As previously reported by Colorado Community Media, the designations of the new, six-team 5A football conferences for the 2016 and 2017 seasons will be named after a few of Colorado’s mountain peaks. Cherry Creek and Horizon will be among the six teams in the Mount Elbert League. Arapahoe is in the Mount Massive conference. Valor Christian along with Lakewood, Legend and Highlands Ranch will be in the Mount Lincoln League. The Mount Wilson Conference will have local teams Ralston Valley, Castle View and Arvada West. Pomona, Chaparral, Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon will compete in the Mount Evans League. Legacy, Westminster and
Douglas County will be among the teams in the Mount Antero group while ThunderRidge, Mountain Range and Northglenn will play in the Mount Cameron Conference. Monikers for the 4A leagues include the Plains League in which Golden and Heritage will compete. Standley Lake, Thornton and Wheat Ridge will be in the Mountain Conference. Littleton will be in the Pikes Peak League and Ponderosa in the Foothills loop. In Class 3A, Alameda, Green Mountain and Lutheran will be in the West Metro League while Holy Family will compete in the Tri-Valley circuit. Elizabeth, Englewood and Sheridan will be in the Class 2A Colorado League while Arvada, D’Evelyn and Faith Christian will play in the Flatirons alignment. We’ll wait until at least September to have a quiz on these conference names. Ex-Legend coach headed to Eaglecrest Kari Hamilton, who was the girls soccer coach at Legend for two seasons (2014 and 2015), has accepted the position as the head coach of the Eaglecrest girls soccer program, according to Raptors athletic director Vince Orlando. Hamilton was also a former assistant at Chaparral. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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