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MY NAME IS

JODY MORSE

Park Naturalist Supervisor at Bear Creek Lake Park About me I was fortunate to grow up in a wonderful town called Galesburg Illinois, and went to Western Illinois University. I entered college as a music major and quickly discovered that I could still have music in my life by accompanying everyone in the music department and pursue a natural resource/outdoor education degree.

In the fall of 1977 the university granted myself and several students permission to head to Tetons National Park and join the National Outdoor Leadership program and under the leadership of the program’s founding father, Paul Petzolt. We spent three weeks hiking, climbing the Tetons and living in the outdoors. It was a life changing experience — I was hooked on outdoor education and knew this was my destiny.

I spent the next few years working in parks like Mesa Verde, Shawnee National Forest and Boulder City Park.

I took time off to raise three

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY unbelievable children, then headed back into the field.

Working at Bear Creek Lake Park I saw an ad in the paper in the spring of 1994 for a ranger position at a place called Bear Creek Lake Park, received the position and the rest is history.

My supervisor at the time suggested that I continue creating outdoor education lessons and ease into more of a park naturalist/ranger position.

Being a parent in the Green Mountain school district gave me the boost that I needed to get into schools all over the Jefferson County School District.

Retiring after 24 years After working for this wonderful park for 24 years I decided it was time for a change. I have accomplished everything I wanted too at this park and am looking forward to taking my love for environmental education into schools and nonprofit agencies.

It will be hard to leave a place where everyone working here is so compassionate and invested in the job they do. I will miss the camaraderie, the days that started out uneventful only to come across a mountain lion, moose or bear that need to be redirected. And the resource itself — the lakes, trails and night skies will always be a special place for me.

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The importance of the park Bear Creek Lake Park gives people a reason to reconnect with nature, giving them a chance to unplug from everyday life.

Nature comes in many forms, whatever shape nature takes it offers each person their own interpretation of how they want to use it. I was fortunate to be part of this amazing journey at the park and am confident future generations will continue to respect and connect with the park in a positive way.

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

Celestial viewing July 28 Jefferson County Open Space is hosting an Education Station to view Jupiter, Saturn and the moon from 8:30-10 p.m. July 28 in the parking lot of Crown Hill Park, which is located at Garland Street and West 26th Avenue, in Lakewood.

This Education Station offers people the opportunity to gaze through telescopes, and night sky educators will be available for discussion and questions.

Education Stations are casual, drop-by programs appropriate for all ages, but pets must be left at home. Registration is not required.

The stations are weatherdependent, but attendees should still be mindful of appropriate dress according to the weather, if it is not inclement enough to cancel.

For more information, call the Lookout Mountain Nature Center at 720-4977600.

Mount Vernon club celebrates 94 years Mount Vernon Canyon Club, formerly known as Mount Vernon Country Club, is hosting a 94th anniversary celebration from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the club, 24933 Clubhouse

Circle, in Golden.

The event is free and open to the community.

A $0.94 menu will include draft beer, house wine and appetizers. Tours of the club will be available for prospective members.

To learn more about Mount Vernon Canyon Club, or for more information on the event, visit www. mountvernoncc.com.

Ride Like a Girl The inaugural Ride Like a Girl takes place beginning at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 6 in the parking lot behind Big Ring Cycles, 600 12th St., in Golden.

Ride Like a Girl is a women-led road and mountain bike ride for all abilities.

A crepes brunch will follow the ride.

Cost is $10 per rider. The first 75 people to register will receive a Ride Like a Girl glass, and prizes, giveaways and other swag will be offered to everyone.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Dirt Divas, which offers women’s riding clinics and more. To learn more about https://thedirtdivas. com/ To register for Ride Like a Girl or for more information on the event, visit www.bigringcycles.com.

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CAR DEALER BRINGS COMFORT TO CANCER PATIENTS

From left, Rachel Franklin, with Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, Carson Maczuzak, with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Dave Dunn, of Auto Nation Subaru West, stick get-well notes into blankets That were donated to cancer patients at the cancer center’s St. Anthony location on July 11.

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Sheriff’s office: Post about sex trafficking threat not based on facts Post about nonfactual events can be dangerous, experts say

for kids’ clothes and following her and her two young children around the store.

“I’m not too shy to say this is sex trafficking behavior at its best,” she wrote. “Please keep your kids close and secure in the store, and be aware: keep your mom senses up.”

Employees of the store were notified and the sheriff ’s office was called to assist the woman to her car because she felt uncomfortable, said the sheriff ’s office, adding that there was no criminal activity, nor was a police report filed.

The sheriff ’s office confirmed that there are no current sex trafficking reports in Douglas County.

The Facebook post, which drew hundreds of comments of fear and anger toward the men, comes after a similartype post shared earlier this year that accused a man of kidnapping a woman’s child outside of a Highlands Ranch library. The sheriff ’s office confirmed that the man was moving the woman’s stroller to get into his adjacently parked car.

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A metro-area woman’s Facebook post accusing three Egyptian men of engaging in “sex trafficking behavior” at a Highlands Ranch store garnered more than 50,000 shares and hundreds of comments within three days. But it was not based on facts, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office said.

“The situation probably could’ve been avoided,” said Lauren LeKander, public information office for the sheriff ’s office. “If you’re going to post something about a situation, post the facts. Don’t twist the story around.”

In the July 8 post that has since been deleted, a Lakewood woman warned residents of three men shopping at Ross in Highlands Ranch who were allegedly shopping

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these stories start to develop on social media and become something more than they are,” LeKander said. “It creates an issue that’s a nonissue.”

Kip Wotkyns, associate professor of journalism and technical communication at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said that posts of nonfactual events or fake news — a false news story spread through traditional media or social media — are potentially dangerous to society. The July 8 post led to a series of responses, including death threats to the three men, who also had their photographs included in the post.

Posts like these spread like wildfire because of confirmation bias, information that is interpreted or supported by someone based on his or her preexisting beliefs, said Wotkyns, who specializes in media’s impact on society. He advises readers to look at the credibility of sources posting and sharing content on social media.

“Words have consequences,” he said.

LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Lakewood issues fire ban The City of Lakewood has instituted a fire ban in its open space parks, which means no campfires of any kind are allowed.

All campfires including those in designated fire rings or permanent charcoal grills are currently not allowed in Bear Creek Lake Park and Greenbelt, Thunder Valley Park and William Hayden Park.

Charcoal barbecue fires in designated permanent grills are only allowed in neighborhood parks within Lakewood.

No smoking in open space parks unless you are either in an enclosed structure or vehicle or you are standing in an area six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all combustible material. Smoking materials must be discarded in approved containers.

Liquid or gas-fueled grills, stoves or lanterns are allowed.

Chuck & Don’s donate to dogs Chuck & Don’s, a pet supplies store located at 1535 S. Kipling Parkway, has chosen Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment as the Colorado recipient of its annual raising awareness fundraiser.

Customers can support campaign by rounding up their purchases in-store or making a separate donation until July 31.

The mission of Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment is to cultivate, inspire and produce dog teams for successful avalanche search and rescue. The program is a joint effort between the local sheriffs, Summit County Rescue Group, Flight for Life and ski patrol.

The Raising Awareness campaign launched in 2013 as a way for the company to give back to the community while empowering its customers to do the same.

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Creativity is the new style at fashion camp Athena Project summer camp encourages empowerment

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Like most colleges, the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design was quiet on the afternoon of July 12.

There were very few students walking through the grassy campus on their way to class, and even the large Texas Building felt empty upon entry. But just down the hall a little, coming from the Sewing Room, were the loud sounds of laughter, playful teasing and calls for help.

“Sarah, I need help!”

“I’m going to do the fringe on this one!”

“Where are the scissors?”

Amid the raucous noise of a half-dozen young girls and mounds of potential material was Sarah Naomi Jones, who, as part of the Athena Project’s Girls Create mentoring program, was teaching sewing and fashion design to sixth through 10th grade girls for a week.

“There’s a lot of project options for the girls, but they can basically make whatever they want,” Jones said.

“When I was planning the projects, I started thinking pretty in the box, but once we started, I let them decide what they’d like to create.”

All the girls who participate are at different skill levels with sewing, stitching, and the other necessary techniques, and each wanted to tackle something different.

Caroline Ortman, a 10-yearold from Denver, made a complete outfit out of material she brought in especially

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Caroline Ortman, a 10-year-old from Denver, shows off the outfit she made during the Athena Project’s fashion design summer camp out of material she picked out on a family vacation to New York City.

Sarah Naomi Jones teaches middle school age girls from all over the metro area about sewing and fashion design in the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s Sewing Room on July 12.

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“I love sewing. My grandma taught my mom, and my mom taught me,” she said. “My family went to New York City, and I got some cool fabric I’m using to make a skirt and tank top.”

For Torrye Hosier, a 13-yearold from Lakewood, the camp was a chance to learn some techniques, meet new friends, and make lots and lots of pillows as practice.

“I got into fashion because I wanted to start making my own clothes,” she explained.

“Most people don’t make clothes that are my size.”

Design has always been a passion for 13-year-old Isabella Pettyjohn, from Highlands Ranch, and her main project at the camp was a dress inspired by the kind Carrie Fisher’s Princess Leia wore in the Star Wars movies.

“I’ve always been really interested in fashion,” she said, as she worked on the dress. “I love that you can design what you want, and as long as you

Sarah Naomi Jones explains gives advice on making crisper corners during the Athena Project’s fashion design summer camp in the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s Sewing Room on July 12. have the right material, you can make it.”

This is the second year the Athena Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through the arts, has had a summer camp program for middle school age girls,

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Athena’s summer camps started with Girls Write, a week-long camp which taught girls about playwriting and putting on a show, and has grown this year to include the fashion and visual arts camps.

“We want to empower these girls’ voices and make sure they know their artistic expression is important, and people want to hear what they have to say,” Astle added. “We want to give them the confidence to express themselves.”

In Jones’ fashion program the girls learned more than just a new skill. They also learned the value of making something, the often exploitative way many clothes are made today, and how far creativity can carry them.

“Just like in life, sometimes if you look too close, it might look like you messed up. At those times its important to take a step back and look at the project as a whole and realize it’s not a big deal,” Jones said. “Sometimes you just need to slow down and see what you’re capable of.”

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DispatchHealth is rolling ER that visits patients’ homes Denver-based company aims to increase connectedness, save money

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An acute case of bronchitis is no fun for anyone, but when Grace Lamb, a 91-year-old resident at Lakewood’s Eaton Senior Communities, came down with a case of it, it was debilitating.

“I was too sick to even go to the doctor,” Lamb remembered. “I just had to stay in bed.”

For a long time, the only option in situations like this would be to call an ambulance and go to the emergency room, both of which are among the highest healthcare costs a person

Denver-based DispatchHealth bring high-quality acute medical care to homes all over Jeffco.

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But DispatchHealth, a Denver-based company, is changing that by bring-

ing the ER to patients’ homes.

“So many people didn’t have any options when an emergency happened, and so they would go to the ER, which can be very expensive,” said Kevin Riddleberger, co-founder and chief strategy officer with DispatchHealth.

“What we do is not your typical house call. Seventy percent of what they have in the ER, we bring with us when we’re called.”

Operating from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round, DispatchHealth has six fully stocked cars that can be booked by phone, online or by the company’s app, to come to a person’s home or workplace when acute medical care is needed, instead of going to an ER or hospital.

There is a nurse practitioner or physician assistant and emergency medical technician in the car, as well as an emergency department physician on call in case support is needed.

Employees can provide IV fluids and medications, blood tests and rapid infectious disease tests.

It usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour for a car to arrive once it is called.

“When we started, we asked how we could take an ER from a hospital to a person’s home,” said Caren Misky, a nurse practitioner and DispatchHealth’s national director of advanced practice providers. “We provide the same kind of medical care in a different way. When you’re in a person’s home, it’s much more personal and you get a glimpse at their lifestyle, which might change what treatments you provide.”

Once a patient receives treatment, DispatchHealth follows up with primary care physicians and can recommend one to people who don’t have one.

According to Riddleberger, the most common conditions treated since the company started in August 2015 are urinary tract infections, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, falls with extremity pain and upper respiratory infections.

Since its inception, DispatchHealth has dealt with 6,469 cases.

“DispatchHealth is the next iteration of emergency care,” wrote Dr. Phil Mitchell, the company’s vice president of medical affairs, in an email interview. “We are very data driven. We track as much as we can

in regards to patient care, escalation of care to a higher level, and documentation transfer to the patients’ care team.”

DispatchHealth takes all major insurances in Colorado, as well as Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE, and for those without insurance, the average rate is around $200 for a visit, which is analogous to a visit to urgent care. The actual cost will vary based on a person’s insurance and coverage plan, Mitchell added, but it will almost always be cheaper than an ER visit.

The company estimates it saved $8.5 million in 911 and ER diverts, as well as other services, since it was created.

Both hospitals and other businesses are taking note of DispatchHealth, and taking use of its services. St. Anthony Hospital and Centura Health recently partnered with the company for their patients.

“DispatchHealth isn’t meant to replace primary care but, rather, serve as an expansion to coordinated care,” wrote Wendy Forbes, St. Anthony’s director of communications, in an email interview. “We viewed this partnership as a way to create easier access and convenience to people in our service community in an innovative way. It furthers our ‘care everywhere’ strategy where we want to be a partner for life with our patients.”

The City of Lakewood included DispatchHealth visits in its coverage about nine months ago, said Nancy Rhode, the city’s benefits and compensation manager, and has saved about $15,000 in claims in the first quarter of 2017.

“It’s a no-brainer for us because it really doesn’t cost us any more and comes right to people’s homes,” Rhode added. “So many times you can’t get into the doctor or it’s the weekend and the only places open are hospitals, but with this service, you can get the care you need right at your home.”

DispatchHealth has become very popular with senior care facilities and special care locations all over the metro area, especially since the average DispatchHealth user is about 66 years old.

“We’re available to everyone, but we do see many older people making use of our services,” Riddleberger said.

“You just let us know your symptoms, and we’ll let you know we’re coming, if it’s a situation we can treat.”

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“After we rewrote the zoning ordinance, I started getting feedback about high-density apartments coming into the city,” Johnson said. “Many of these developments aren’t building enough parking spaces, because even though we’re hoping for more transit-oriented development, people aren’t giving up their cars.”

The city has been conducting a housing survey for several months, and Johnson would also like more development to wait until the survey is done, so council and staff can see what the city’s current housing options and needs are.

The city also has a Union Boulevard Corridor transportation study Johnson would like to see the results of.

For Johnson, the hope was that city staff would have used the six months of a moratorium to address concerns in the zoning code, including parking, building height limits, and getting adjacent property owner input.

“Things are happening too quickly, and I want us to pause and take a look at things that aren’t working for us,” she said. “I’m not trying to stop growth and development, and this isn’t a political strategy. I don’t believe public policy should be ego-driven — this is an issue we need to look at, sooner rather than later.”

Paul and others who opposed the moratorium said it was too vague, and didn’t take into account the ramifications of stopping the city’s processes for six months.

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Lakewood city council will not move forward with a moratorium on highdensity housing proposed by Ward 1 Councilwoman Ramey Johnson, following a five-hour study session on July 17.

Instead, council directed city staff to examine the zoning ordinance and focus on areas like parking, height limits, residential caps and housing diversity.

Staff will come up with a schedule to tackle these issues in the coming weeks, with the aim of starting as soon as possible.

“The idea that an elected body of any city would voluntarily kill economic development anywhere in the city is irresponsible,” Ward 2 Councilman Scott Koop said during the meeting. “We’re here for the entire city, so let’s look at the zoning code, instead of spending this time on a moratorium.”

The moratorium would have directed staff to immediately suspend action on applications for building permits to construct multifamily housing projects of more than 10 dwelling units.

The moratorium would not have affected housing projects already in the works Mayor Adam Paul, Koop, Ward 2 Councilwoman Sharon Vincent, Ward 3 Councilwoman Shakti, and Ward 5 Councilwomen Dana Gutwein and Karen Harrison opposed the moratorium, saying years of time went into updating the zoning ordinance in 2013, and the moratorium is a too broad of an approach to tackling specific issues.

“I can’t agree with a moratorium — there’s too many good things that are finally happening,” Vincent said during the meeting. “I’m voting against, not because I don’t think there are huge issues, but this isn’t the right way to deal with it.”

About 50 people spoke during the nearly three-hour public comment portion of the meeting, with the majority speaking against the moratorium. This included residents, business owners and developers, who voiced concerns about making Lakewood an exclusive community where average people can’t afford to live, as well as slowing the city’s economic growth.

“Many of our neighborhood Jeffco schools are seeing a decline in enrollment, because families struggle to afford to live here,” said Christine Wiggins, a Lakewood resident and teacher at Bear Creek High School. “Lakewood has some of most amazing parks and recreation activities, lakes and communities, so why are we driving away the very people these resources were created for by limiting their ability to afford to live here?”

Those in favor of the moratorium called it a needed break to slow what they view as too-fast development that

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is damaging the character of the community. They hoped the moratorium would allow council to clarify the zoning code, and give the city’s infrastructure time to catch up.

“I know there are issues with the current zoning. There are places where you can take it as two different meanings, and that needs to be looked at,” said resident Jerri Dulin. “I don’t think a sixmonth pause is going to hurt anybody.

It’s just going to give you all a chance to make sure that you know where we’re going and how we’re getting there, and that everybody reading the laws that are written can understand that also.”

High-density development has been a concern in the city for years,with both council members and residents saying they’ve been trying to get the topic handled for years with no progress made.

“By making a motion for a moratorium, it has created the dialogue that we have put off. It’s done exactly what it should have done, making that motion,” Johnson said during the meeting. “I never believed council would support this. Some of us would support this, but the entire council will not.”

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‘Remain calm and stay engaged’ in election process

Local officials urge calm amid confusion created by federal election commission

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Local election officials are reporting that a federal commission’s request for personal voter information has spurred more than 3,000 Colorado voters, more than 2,000 of those in the Denver metro area alone, to withdraw their voter registration since July 1.

“It is the topic of the day, actually of the last week,” said Beth Clippinger, executive assistant for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Faye Griffin, on July 10.

“Citizens are pushing to not be on that list.”

In May, President Donald Trump formed the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, promising to find evidence of voter fraud to support his claim that millions of people voted illegally in 2016. On June 28, the commission sent a letter to all 50 secretaries of state to submit voter registration information, including dates of birth and — if available — the last four digits of their Social Security

numbers.

The commission has since sent another letter, asking secretaries to wait to send the information until two lawsuits, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Privacy Information Center on June 10, are resolved.

Nonetheless, the Williams request has led some voters in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties to withdraw their voter registration, apply for confidential voter status or call election officials with questions about the safety of their personal data.

Legitimate questions On June 29, Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams touched off a storm of controversy when he said he would comply with the commission’s request, though he noted he would only send information that is already available.

At a July 5 news conference to clarify his comments, Williams said he’s seen no evidence that voter fraud is happening on the scale Trump alleges. But he is bound by Colorado’s Open Records Act to provide publicly available information to the commission — or

anyone else who requests it.

“Many people have asked very legitimate questions about what is public, what’s not,” Williams said.

“We appreciate that.”

At the conference, Williams said his office received some calls from voters asking to withdraw their registration, though doing so is unnecessary because Colorado allows people to register for confidential voter status if they fear criminal harassment or for their safety.

“We will not give the commission information that is not public in our state,” Williams said. “Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, the specific date of your birth — all of that is confidential information that is not provided and is not available under existing Colorado law.”

But Williams’ comments haven’t stemmed the tide.

‘The impact is real’ Clippinger said that from July 1-13, 469 Jefferson County voters withdrew their voter registration and about 61 applied for confidential status.

In Adams County, 305 voters withdrew from the rolls from July 1 to July 13, and 35 applied for confidential status, according to Election Administrator Christi Coburn.

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DID YOU KNOW? Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams said he will only provide publicly available information to the Presidential Advisory Committee on Election Integrity.

Publicly available information can be requested by any citizen, political party or group.

Private information requested by the commission will not be submitted, according to Secretary of State Wayne Williams.

Here’s what’s public: • Year of birth • Mailing address • Full first, middle and last name • Political party affiliation • Inactive or active voter status • Which elections a voter participated in • Whether a voter is registered as a military or overseas voter Here’s what’s private: • Last four digits of Social Security numbers • Full date of birth (day, month and year) • How a person voted in an election Recorder’s Office in Denver County totaled 644 withdrawal requests and 251 applications for confidential status from July 1 to July 13.

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in voter registration withdrawals,” stated Amber F. McReynolds, director of elections for the City and County of Denver, in a news release. “I never expected to see more withdrawals in a day than new registrations. The impact on -voters is real. The impact on civic engagement is real.”

Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz said voter fraud is an “urban legend,” but there could be value in the commission, provided it focuses on factfinding, not politics.

“If they get strung up on political issues then forget it,” he said. “If they’re out to find 5 million illegal voters, that’s not the objective I would like to see.”

Klotz said 248 voters in Douglas County have unregistered between July 1 and July 11, though he said it could be for a number of reasons such as moving out of state. Applications for confidential status totaled 34 as of July 13.

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane said phones in his office are ringing more than usual.

“It hasn’t been an avalanche,” he said, “but we’ve definitely seen an uptick, which is unfortunate because we want people to stay engaged.”

Crane’s office reported that 434 voters asked to be unregistered and at least 83 submitted applications to become confidential voters from July 1-13. By comparison, withdrawals averaged 36 per month from January to June.

Up in the air At least 44 states have refused to submit information that is not already available to the commission, according to media outlets, and critics from both major parties have denounced the request as an attempt to validate Trump’s claim or suppress voter turnout.

Asked about such concerns, Williams said he doesn’t have the discretion to deny the request.

“Colorado law does not allow secretaries to pick and choose based on the purity of the motives of those asking for the documents,” Williams said.

Crane didn’t question the commission’s motives. Still, he worries

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Fire Rescue responded to 249 calls to Eaton for lift assist, non-medical and medical emergencies, and smoke alarms, she added. The hope is DispatchHealth will reduce the number of calls to West Metro.

“Eaton residents have called for every illness outlined in DispatchHealth’s brochure and it’s not unusual to see them in our community four times a day,” she said. “Residents are seen in the privacy of

the process could disenfranchise legitimate voters.

“To pull all of this information from all of the states and do datamatching is incredibly difficult,” Crane said. “I haven’t seen any indication there’s an infrastructure ready to do this sort of datamatching. (That) could lead to false positives and it appearing that people are double-registered and legitimate voters being kicked off voter rolls.”

Crane also mentioned that Colorado, the District of Columbia and 21 other states participate in the Electronic Registration Information Center, a nonprofit formed by those states that uses information from motor vehicle departments, Social Security Administration records and other databases to compare voters across states.

BY THE NUMBERS Some metro-area voters have withdrawn from voter registration databases and some are applying for confidential voter status, which requires a $5 fee and that the applicant sign an affidavit affirming that he or she could face criminal harassment or physical danger by providing addresses or other information to the Secretary of State’s Office.

Here are figures from July 1 to July 11 on withdrawals, applications for confidential status and total registered voters in the following counties:

“This work is already being done by experts,” he said. “It’s something that’s probably best left to the experts.”

Important to ‘remain engaged’ Asked if he’s concerned about voters dropping off the rolls, Williams touted Colorado’s many methods of voter registration, and registration.

“It’s one of the easiest, if not the easiest state to register to vote in,” he said, mentioning that new voters

as well as those who withdraw their registration can go online or use their cellphones to register.

Clippinger shared Williams’ lack of concern.

“I don’t think anybody will forget to re-register,” Clippinger said.

“It’s heavy on their mind.”

But Crane said he is concerned that people will “fall away” from voter participation and urged his constituents to stay on the rolls.

“Remain calm,” he said. “Stay engaged.”

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Adams County Withdrawals: 193 Applications for confidential status: 29 Total registered voters: 269,749 Arapahoe County Withdrawals: 186 Applications for confidential status: 83 Total registered voters: 410,860

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Denver County Withdrawals: 472 Applications for confidential status: 185 Total registered voters: 448,682 Douglas County Withdrawals: 248 Applications for confidential status: 32 Total registered voters: 237,596 Jefferson County Withdrawals: 368 Applications for confidential status: 56 Total registered voters: 422,765

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Baby box program gives women ‘breath of fresh air’ State initiative encourages safe sleep practices for parents and infants

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

New and expecting moms throughout the Colorado now have access to free, safe place for babies to sleep with the Colorado launch of the baby box.

The Baby Box Co., the company behind the global initiative to equip expecting families with vital parenting education and resources, has partnered with Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation (RMCHF) and Denver Health Foundation (DHF) to bring the initiative to Colorado, making it the fifth U.S. state to offer families a universal free baby box program.

A launch was held for the Colorado boxes July 13 at Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation in Arvada.

“The baby box is not just a cardboard box,” explained Luanne Williams, executive director of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. “It has gone through a lot of testing to be rated as a bassinet.”

Inside each box is a firm mattress with an organic sheet along with diapers, wipes and breastfeeding supplies for the new mom to utilize.

The Baby Box Co. co-founders Michelle Vick and Jennifer Clary based their company and product off the Finnish baby box program.

Vick said she was inspired to start the company after reading a BBC article about the program.

“Every baby who is born in the country receives this baby box,” Vick said of Finland. “And that means that every baby that’s born in the country has a safe place to sleep.”

Box promotes safe sleep habits The Finnish initiative, which enables every expecting woman in the country to claim a free baby box once she receives prenatal care and parenting information from a healthcare professional, is credited with helping to decrease Finland’s infant mortality rate.

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HOW NEW PARENTS CAN GET THEIR FREE BABY BOX 1. Register for free online at BabyBoxUniversity.com as a Colorado resident. Include your correct contact information, including mailing address.

2. Watch the 15- to 20-minute Colorado Best Start Program syllabus at BabyBoxUniversity.com. After taking a short quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion and then select local pick-up or direct delivery of your Baby Box.

you registered on Baby Box University. If you select local pick-up for more immediate receipt, bring your Baby Box University certificate to the closest participating distribution site.

3. If you select direct delivery, your Baby Box will ship to the address you provided when

All expecting parents living in Colorado are eligible to receive a Baby Box, which includes newborn essentials such as diapers, baby wipes, activity cards from the Bezos Family Foundation, nursing pads and nipple cream for breastfeeding mothers, a onesie, waterproof tote bag and more.

The 2016 infant mortality rate for Finland is 2.5 per 1,000 babies, the fourth lowest in the world, according to the Central Intelligence Agency’s World Factbook. In the United States, the infant mortality rate is 5.8 per 1,000 babies, which Vick said is “shockingly high for a developed country.”

“We want to do what we can to try to help that,” Vick said.

The statewide program earmarked approximately 66,500 free baby boxes for distribution, the estimated number of Colorado babies expected to be

delivered within one year, according to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Partners for the Colorado program include Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, Denver Health Foundation, Denver Department of Public Health, Lansinoh and multiple other healthcare organizations throughout the state.

One way baby boxes are utilized is to promote safe sleep habits, which can be challenging for sleep-deprived parents and particularly for breastfeeding mothers. According to a recent study released by Temple University Hos-

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pital, 59 percent of mothers who exclusively breastfed their babies and used a baby box said it made breastfeeding easier, due to the proximity of the baby boxes at night. This study also found that baby boxes cut co-sleeping rates in breastfeeding mothers by half since mothers can keep the baby box close by without having to co-sleep out of convenience.

“For moms that are trying to breastfeed, it allows baby to be next to the mom while she’s sleeping, which will hopefully reduce the amount of cosleeping — where the baby is sleeping in the parents’ bed — which we know is not the safest place for a baby to sleep,” said Jan Kennaugh, neonatologist at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.

Denver mom Sarah Widmann was one of the first recipients of a Colorado baby box from The Baby Box Co. at the launch held July 13 at Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation in Arvada.

“I’m super excited that this is a program that’s offered for new moms,” said Widmanm, while breastfeeding her 6-month-old daughter. “Everything you read, doctors always caution against co-sleeping — the baby can suffocate. So, having a box right next to your bed is pretty convenient.”

Boxes tailored to Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation is working with The Baby Box Co. as part of the foundation’s Best Start Program which aims to provide evidence-based resources and education to ensure that every newborn in Colorado has a safe place to sleep, can reap the benefits of human milk and will thrive by building a strong and healthy brain.

“At Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, we are committed to giving every baby born in Colorado the best start in life,” said Kennaugh, who also sits on the foundation’s board. “One way we are doing this is by working to improve breastfeeding rates. It is our hope that the educational resources contained in Baby Box University and through Mothers’ Milk Bank and the convenience of the baby boxes will aid in this effort.”

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ummer is an interesting time for me.

Obviously, as a teacher, I have the incredible blessing of the opportunity to be home during the summer with my children, and I would not trade that for the world. In all the hours of boredom, and errands, and driving to work and dance and soccer, and swimming and all the rest of it, a foundation gets built that fills in the pieces when life gets really crazy during the school year.

Plus, you know, golf.

On the other hand, being home for the summer means a seemingly endless and evergrowing list of things to do around the house.

Trim the roses, mow the lawn, paint the trim,

clean out closets and what not … it never ends. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start.

Of course, the same thing happens all the other times of the year, too. Mail comes in — put it on the in box, do something else; more mail comes in, add it to the in box, do what else needs doing; more mail, taller pile; and on and on. Though, to be honest, these days, it’s not so much an “in box” as an email “Inbox.” I have pieces of business in the Inbox that need to be dealt with … which now sit on page 4, buried under all the other emails.

But I was reminded last week of the secret to staying on top of stuff like that. And, no, sadly, adding two more hours to every day is

not the solution. The trick, at least according to Mark Schlereth, is if you see something that needs to be done, do it.

Doesn’t seem that extraordinary, does it?

And it also seems pretty inadequate to deal with four pages of emails.

Apparently, doing this ALL the time is what makes the difference. Instead of four pages of Inbox, you take care of things when they come up, and don’t put them off. This is especially useful with home projects: fix problems when they’re small, and then you don’t end up with a long list of big projects.

Or, so the story goes.

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Senate health care bill a losing hand

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nothing is free What one critic of the Republican healthcare plan didn’t say in last week’s letter to the editor is that she wants socialized medicine.

What she and others don’t seem to know is that single payer health insurance will cost all working Americans in higher taxes. Nothing is free. But Obamacare did a great job of offering free health care to some, at the expense of others. Now, if Congress tries to fix health insurance, those who unreservedly received Medicaid will scream unfair!

The writer did make one good

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point. This country was not created for the rich. It was created so that, with hard work an an entrepreneurial spirit, you could become rich. I say no to Trumpcare because it doesn’t offer choice, competition, USA’s or tort reform.

Rand Paul had some ideas that are not being listened to because they would mean getting rid of the freebies in Obamacare. We need to repeal the ACA and replace it with several small bills that address specific areas and quit trying to make everything comprehensive.

Thor Johnson, Arvada

If you play poker long enough, sooner or later you will have to show your hand.

That’s what I learned recently when I went to Las Vegas for the World Series ALCHEMY of Poker. No, I didn’t play in the WSOP, but my friend John had earned a seat through his weekly poker league. I’ve “played” in a couple of charity tournaments, and John and I practiced dozens of hands together before the trip.

On our last night Andrea Doray in Vegas, I sat down at a real table in a real casino with real money … and real competitors. I wasn’t the big winner of the evening, but let’s just say that I made my money back three times over.

It’s true I folded about 90 percent of the hands I was dealt, and most of the cards I did play were pretty darn good. It’s also true that I played some questionable hands. But because of the respect I had generated, I won some of these less-than-stellar hands without revealing my cards.

Sometimes, of course, when I was forced show my questionable hands, I lost.

My fervent hope as I write this – having learned that debate on the Senate health care bill will not take place this week – is that Senate Republicans, having shown us their hand, will also carefully consider their bets.

Let me be clear here: I’ve been a registered Republican for the majority of my voting life, and I only recently changed to unaffiliated. I am not a fan of the Affordable Care Act in its current form, especially because of its onerous burdens on small business. I found both major-party candidates to be seriously flawed. However, even in my worst moments, I could not have imagined the hatred and violence, the outright lies, and the contempt for the American people that this administration represents. And, remember, I am not a Democrat.

I keep asking myself, and anyone else who will listen, whether Mitch McConnell and his party-before-people pack really – and I mean really, truly, in the depths of their beings – really believe that their health care bill was a good deal. Fewer than 17 percent of all Americans believe it is, and Trump/ Ryan/McConnellcare is among the most – if not the most – unpopular legislation ever unveiled.

Millions of people would lose coverage, protections for people with pre-existing conditions have been torpedoed, and maternity care – maternity care! – would no longer have been an essential benefit. (How anyone who has ever had a mother can believe that maternity care is not essential defies description. Plus, of course, this particular deck was dealt in secret without any women, even of their own party, in on the game.)

Oh, and by the way, I willingly

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am extremely concerned that the earth’s climate is changing fast. I can’t forget the melting ice caps, even as I sit on the balcony of my cabin on the Carnival Glory Cruise ship at 6 a.m.

My cabin is starboard side, as we head north from the Caribbean island of Grand Turk toward Miami, Florida. The ship’s speed is 19.1 knots and sea depth is a whopping 16,120 feet. I wonder if the fish down deep sense any climate change in the ocean.

I’ve never heard innocent fish arguing with each other about political topics or any other topics. “Hey, this water is warmer than last year!” They don’t say that, but maybe they feel it. Meanwhile, they just swim and feed in the blue green depths.

But for me, I do take a political position.

I figure cutting industrial emissions and greenhouse gasses will help slow down climate change. In my opinion, the United States, as a world leader, should have stayed in the Paris Climate Accords. As we attempt

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But, you know, just in case you go away for a week and that doesn’t work out, or, something strange happens like, I don’t know, a slow leak leaves you a major problem…

What? Me? No, no, no … not speaking from experience. Nope, no slow leaks around here that escape my keen eye for weeks on end.

Anyway, where was I? Oh, yes, just in case things do someday get a little out of hand, there’s also a simple solution to that: pick up a broom. This bit of wisdom comes from God. No, not that one; the one played by Morgan Freeman in “Bruce Almighty.” When Bruce’s naïve misuse of God’s power leaves the city of Buffalo in a state of chaos, God reminds Bruce that “No matter how filthy something gets, you can always clean it right up.” And how does he do this? By picking up a broom and sweeping the floor.

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pay for roads I don’t drive, parks I don’t visit, services I don’t use, and, because I don’t have any, schools my children did not attend. It’s called being a member of a free society.

So now, after seven years of folding, McConnell and crew have finally shown their hand … and it’s a loser,

to prevent nuclear war, we are acting as a protector of nations, communities, and the earth. Why don’t we protect the earth in the area of climate change?

Our group on the Carnival Glory includes my son, my daughter and her husband and their two children, my son-in-law’s parents, my husband and me. We have not discussed climate change over dinner. We are here to have fun. We have gone swimming on the beaches of St. Thomas, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk, each with lovely aqua waters.

The clarity of the ocean in Half Moon Cay startled me, as clear as a glass table. It was so clear it permitted me to see the ocean floor, and walk out as far as I could, until I was in over my head, treading water. I did this for hours with a smile off my face all day.

Now, toward the end of our cruise, I meditate on my balcony. The breeze is strong and blows my hair. I love the motion of the sea.

The clouds glow pink, their layers lit up like

It’s not the grand gestures or the brilliant schemes that clean up the messes, it’s just getting to work.

Somebody should send a note to Congress, double quick.

Imagine if, instead of great speeches and dire pronouncements, Congress just went into their chambers and starting cleaning things up.

Perhaps, and I’m just spitballing here, health care and immigration don’t need brilliant legislative writing and “comprehensive solutions;” perhaps they just need somebody to clean up the messes that previous Congresses have created through grand gestures or benign neglect.

But, truth be told, nobody should wait on Congress to fix anything. If you see something that needs to be done, do it — take care of your own.

One small, tedious, unheralded act at a time.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

big league. It’s up to us to stand up for all Americans – especially the elderly, the sick and the most vulnerable among us – who have inexplicably become competitors instead of constituents in this high-stakes gamble.

Andrea Doray is a writer who asks if collaboration is a bad thing, and whether including representatives of all types of constituent, such as women, would detract from the process. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Oneta was born September 21, 1923, to the late Tom Alvin Jones and Mary Lillian Crain Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband John Anton Filip and her brother Alton Jones.

She is survived by two daughters, Oneta Gail Filip Kuecher and Joyce

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“There are concerns, but I want to clean them up in a smart and strategic way,” Paul said. “A broad moratorium like this is not getting to the core of the issue. I want to bring the conversation back to what we’re hearing from the community.”

Paul has been meeting with each councilperson individually to discuss the specific concerns they’re hearing from their constituents, and the information from these meetings is what council directed staff to look at the end of the July 17 study session.

Paul calls it a more surgical approach.

“My goal is to really dig into issues like parking limits, residential caps,

and multifamily housing,” he said. “The moratorium approach is too vague, and I want to look at specific issues in a closer way.”

While not affiliated with the Lakewood Neighborhood Partnerships’ proposed ballot initiative to place a 1 percent annual limit on residential growth and return decisions on large multifamily projects to city council, the moratorium comes from a similar place, said Cathy Kentner, board member of Lakewood Neighborhood Partnerships.

“The moratorium gives council a chance to discuss and fix the problems in the zoning ordinance which discourage single-family homes, townhomes and other ownership opportunities in favor of high-profile, high-density apartments,” she said. “Our initiative looks more at ensuring high density is built in the right places, and there

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“There was a lot of emotion tonight from a lot of folks talking about what they thought was best for their community, and none of them were wrong, because every one of them felt what they were saying is the best thing for Lakewood,” said Ward 1 Councilman Charley Able during the meeting.

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Bennet shares thoughts on range of issues Senator talks about matters related to life quality, national politics

Interior. Having a pipeline (to employment) for young people, for veterans, even for people who are switching careers, through a year or two of service, I think would be a very positive thing for this country.”

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On economic recovery and those left behind: “We’re fortunate in many ways because Colorado has the lowest unemployment rate of any states in the country. But even in our state, you see the people who haven’t had the benefit of that … People are earning the same, in their wages, as they were earning 20 years ago … but their cost of housing, their cost of healthcare, their cost of higher education, their cost of early childhood education is conspiring to create much less purchasing power for them to move their family ahead or to be able to save. Even in a county as wealthy as Douglas County we see that (food insecurity) exists and that’s why it’s so great that (the Parker Task Force) is here and that’s why I’m going to see it. It’s not just about what the federal government can do, it’s about what we can all do to help.”

After his address to AmeriCorps graduates in Lone Tree on July 14, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet granted an exclusive interview to Colorado Community Media to talk about food insecurity, healthcare, Russian election interference and how he feels volunteer service can lead to Bennet opportunities for jobs and unity.

On volunteer service: “I think that one of the great opportunities we have to pull people together in this country at a time when our politics is so divided is service in our communities … I’ve seen teams of veterans, returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan working in teams, in service, to do fire mitigation in the forests and then after that successful completion of a fellowship of some kind, going on to be hired by the Department of Agriculture or the BLM and the Department of the

On Senate Republicans’ latest healthcare bill: “Whether you support the Affordable Care Act or you don’t, I think people are deeply dissatisfied with the way our healthcare system works … I wish we were focused on those

“There are people who are saying this is a distraction, it’s not. This was an attack by Russia on our electoral process whether the Trump people were involved or not, and that needs to be responded to, because if we don’t respond to it they’ll do it again and they’ll do it again. They’re already doing it in Europe, and if you speak to any of the European ambassadors to the United States, it raises the hair on the back of your neck, what they’ve said the Russians are doing.”

questions — how do we create more affordability for families, how do we create more predictability and more transparency? We’re not, because what Mitch McConnell is focused on is a seven-year campaign promise to repeal Obamacare, which they’re having a very hard time doing, because it turns out what they said Obamacare was, it actually wasn’t, and the American people and people in Colorado have said ‘don’t do any more damage to our system than we already have, we want to see improvements’ …

“So they ought to scrap this very damaging bill. The cuts to Medicaid are just brutal, and start over again with a bipartisan bill and see if we can actually address some problems.”

On Russian election interference: “The heads of (President Trump’s) intelligence agencies have all said that Russia interfered with our election.

And anybody that’s seen that intelligence, and I have, knows that it’s very, very serious. Now there’s a whole other question about whether the Trump campaign was involved.

“I have no idea about that, but I do know that Bob Mueller, who has been appointed the special prosecutor in this case, is somebody who’s respected by everybody in Washington. I think we should let him do his work, let the committees in the House and the Senate do their work. But I don’t think we should blow this off.

On the political divide in the United States: “I live in a state that’s a third Republican, a third Democrat and a third independent, and I believe that if left to our own devices here in Colorado, that in all these counties, whether they’re Republican, Democrat or neither, there’s about a 75 percent consensus around things like infrastructure, higher education, the economy, and if you can get (politicians) into a place where they are considering what we’re doing for the next generation of Americans … if that were our organizing principle in Washington, I think you’d see a lot of this divisiveness just go away … It’s up to all of us, those of us who care about it and believe the republic needs to be sustained for another generation of Americans … to rise above the partisan nonsense of the day and take a longer view. And that’s going to require not just senators, but citizens to take that view.”

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On and Dry needling a different technique to treat pain, promote healing

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itting in her Highlands Ranch office after working with a patient, Samantha Hovel explained the biggest problem she has when discussing a littleknown treatment with some of her patients.

“Nobody likes the word ‘needle,’ ” she said.

When she sees a patient with soft tissue pain that affects mobility, Hovel, clinic director at Rocky Mountain Spine and Sport, often recommends dry needling, a treatment begun in the late 1970s that has been gaining traction with physical therapists over the past three decades.

No drugs are injected through the solid “dry” needle used to penetrate the skin, muscles and tendons, giving the process its name.

Hovel locates trigger points, or painful areas in a muscle or tendon, then inserts a monofilament needle, the same kind used for acupuncture, into the tissue until the patient feels a “deep ache” or the muscle twitches. Electrical stimulation from a 9-volt battery is sometimes used to spur the twitching response in muscles.

“It can physically inhibit the transmission of pain signals through the nerves,” Hovel said.

“My patients see a better range of motion, increased healing rates in tendons and increased blood flow to the area.”

Hovel’s patients range from teens with posture issues to athletes recovering from injury to seniors with chronic pain. She stresses that it’s a piece of her treatment plan, not a cure-all, but says 75 to 80 percent of patients report improvement after a session or two.

“I tell them it’s 100 percent your choice, but this could help you faster than anything else,” she

POKING AROUND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DRY NEEDLING AND ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture:

Traditional Chinese medicine holds that stimulating the meridians balances the flow of energy, known as chi, flowing through pathways in the body, also called “meridians.” By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncturists believe that the energy flow will restore that balance and resolve medical issues such as pain or illness.

Dry needling:

Dry needling is a technique in which a monofilament needle is inserted superficially into the skin, or more deeply into muscles, ligaments or tendons, to relieve pain, break up scar tissue or increase circulation. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine endorsed the practice in 2010 as effective, minimally invasive and “low risk,” though it added that further research was needed to determine the effectiveness of superficial needling.

Samantha Hovel holds one of the tools of her trade, a monofilament needle like the ones she uses to perform dry needling on her patients. Hovel says about 75 to 80 percent of her clients experience better results when dry needling is incorporated in their therapy regimen.

TOM SKELLEY

Source: Mayo Clinic

said.

Some patients are skeptical, and some balk at the suggestion altogether, but Hovel said she sees more skeptics become believers than the other way around.

Global research, western technique Dry needling derived from clinical trials in the United States in the 1940s that injected trigger points with corticosteroids, analgesics and saline. In the 1970s, SEE NEEDLING, P18

Monofilament needles prptrude from the back of a patient in Nicole Stevens’ Golden office during a dry needling treatment. Needles penetrate muscles in the procedure, interrupting pain signals sent from the brain and eliciting a twitch response that allows muscles to “reset” and relax.

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More often than not, it’s the result LINER of interesting NOTES twists of fate that inspired the lyrics or melody, hours of studio tweaking and fine-tuning, and then work with labels and managers to get the best possible iteration on the album.

Clarke Reader Some of the best groups and artists have hilarious, heartbreaking and/or serendipitous reasons behind how they got together, why the broke up, why they make the music they do, and what life in the industry is like.

And because we’re living in the golden age of podcasts, there are now shows that give us music lovers a chance to peak behind the curtain, be a part of critical discussions, and hear straight from the artists we love.

Here are five of my favorite podcasts, and what makes them special.

Celebration Rock Hosted out of Minneapolis by Steven Hyden, author and rock critic at Uproxx.com, this weekly podcast examines all things rock.

Topics Hyden has covered include the rise and fall of The Black Crowes, the best albums of the Britpop movement of the 1980s

and 1990s, and the fluctuating state of rock criticism. He’s had interviews with musicians like David Crosby, Father John Misty, and Har Mar Superstar, and fascinating discussions with music critics like Ian Cohen, Caitlin White and Rob Sheffield.

To anyone who says rock is dead, point them to this podcast.

Recommended episode: March 13 — Vitalogy-ology, a sevenepisode look at the career of Pearl Jam, begins on this date The Great Albums This fascinating show sees musicians Bill Lambusta and Brian Erickson go deep on classic albums from every decade and genre.

Just a few of the albums they’ve discussed is Wu-Tang Clan’s “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers),” Violent Femmes’ self-titled, and Liz Phair’s “Exile in Guyville.”

Sometimes the discussions include other musicians or music writers who can share insight into the album they’re discussing, but even when its just Lambusta and Erickson, it’s always absorbing and illuminating.

Recommended episode: May 21 — Counting Crows — August and Everything After Song Exploder In this podcast, host Hrishikesh Hirway sits down with musicians as varied as Dropkick Murphys, Solange and Ghostface Killah to discuss the story behind one of the guest’s songs.

Each episode provides enough technical details for process nerds like myself, but also incredibly personal stories and interpretations

from the makers of the music.

In one episode, Hirway speaks to Bono about growing up at 10 Cedarwood Road in Dublin, and why he wrote a song about it on the band’s most recent album, and in another you can hear how composer Ramin Djawadi was inspired to write the “Game of Thrones” theme.

Recommended episode: May 9, 2016 — Carly Rae Jepsen — “When I Needed You” Talkhouse Music Podcast There are some things that only people who are in the same industry will understand, and that’s what makes the Talkhouse Podcast so interesting — it’s all artists interviewing artists.

This approach provides listeners a window into what it’s like to be a musician in the studio, out on the road, and trying to break into an industry very much in flux. The pairings are often surprising, like Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood interviewing rapper Talib Kweli, but it makes for inspired listening.

Recommended episode: June 13, 2016 — Ben Gibbard with Lauren Mayberry The Vinyl Me, Please Podcast Hosted by Tyler Barstow, cofounder of the Denver-based Vinyl Me, Please, this weekly podcast features a variety of some of today’s best music writers to discuss new albums, interview great artists more people need to be paying attention to, and exploring some of the exciting albums the company is sharing.

The episodes are a perfect blend of the personal and critical, and will make you laugh and want to

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Terrace Martin presents The Pollyseed’s “Sounds of Crenshaw, Vol. 1,” released on Ropeadope Records.

Review: Martin is one of the new generation of musicians bringing life and vitality back into jazz. He’s worked with other contemporary jazz luminaries like Kamasi Washington, Thundercat and Robert Glasper, and has made songs with Kendrick Lamar, Raphael Saadiq and YG. On this album, he works with a group of jazz musicians to make an album inspired by Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighborhood.

Invigorating and beautiful, this will probably end up as the year’s best jazz album.

Favorite song: “Funny How Time Flies” feat. Robert Glasper Best proof jazz can still take your breath away: “Mama D/Leimert Park”

go relisten to some of your favorite albums. It’s like having a conversation about music with your best friends.

Recommended episode: Tie between Feb. 23 — Record of the Month Interview with Tennis/June 29 — Lorde’s Melodrama Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is still waiting for someone to vinyl him, please. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot. com. And share your favorite music podcasts at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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It really does feel like ‘a toothache inside the muscle’

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Czechoslovakian Dr. Karel Lewit found that patients showed signs of improvement from just the needling effect, whether or not any drugs were injected.

Canadian physician Dr. Chan Gunn took things a step further.

Gunn, widely acknowledged as the innovator of the practice in North America, dubbed the technique “intramuscular stimulation.” He theorized that peripheral nerve pain caused trigger points to tighten and compress, but if pain signals were interrupted by the insertion of a needle, the muscle would return to its natural state.

Gunn’s decades of research, practice and proselytizing led to his technique being adopted worldwide, and a course in Intra Muscular Stimulation is offered to physicians at the University of British Columbia.

Two sides of the same needle Despite a basis in medical science, not everyone is convinced of dry needling’s benefits, particularly acupuncturists.

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The suit alleges physical therapists in Colorado are insufficiently trained to perform the invasive procedure, noting that dry needling

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Nicole Stevens, a physical therapist who operates her own practice, Point in Motion, LLC, disputes the assertion that needling practitioners like her are undertrained.

“We all have four years of undergrad and a two-year doctorate or master’s,” to become physical therapists, Stevens said.

Stevens received a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2000, and was certified to perform dry needling in 2010. Hovel earned a doctorate in physical therapy from Regis University in 2007.

“All we’re doing is using a needle to reach a point we couldn’t reach with our hands,” Stevens said.

Dr. Byron Jones, a Lakewood physiatrist and director of the Lutheran Spine Center, was skeptical of dry needling at first, but an internal study with his own patients changed his mind. He and his staff now incorporate needling, in addition to exercise and other therapies, to treat tendonitis, injuries and a variety of muscle issues.

“I have to say I was not a fan of dry needling when they first started

doing it,” Jones said. “Physical therapists have proven to me there is a significant benefit. I have found it to be a very effective form of adjunctive treatment. The problem is, some therapists believe this is all you need to do, and the research doesn’t support that.”

Relieving pain, respiting surgery One of Hovel’s patients, Paul Bergstrom, says dry needling is helping him stave off back surgery.

Bergstrom, a 72-year-old Littleton resident, has a herniated disc in his spine. He tried chiropractic to no avail, and he wasn’t eager to follow doctors’ orders to have some of his vertebrae fused. After a recommendation from his son, Bergstrom paid a visit to Hovel.

Almost two years later, Bergstrom said Hovel’s regimen of corestrengthening exercise, massage, spinal adjustments and dry needling has allowed him to regain 80 to 90 percent of his day-to-day activity without pain.

“It’s not going to cure it, but I don’t know that surgery necessarily will cure it either. Right now this is the best answer and I hope it stays that way,” he said. “When you’re in pain, it’s hard to get stuff done. And I’ve got a lot of chores to do.”

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Samantha Hovel demonstrates the insertion of monofilament needles, using her own arm as a model. The term “dry needling” derives from the needle itself, which differs from the hypodermic, or “wet” needles used to inject medications.

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Officials warn of wildfire danger in populated areas Hot, dry weather increases the threat

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Wildfires have become as much a part of Colorado summers as the blossoming of columbines along the Front Range, and 2017 is no different.

“We’re on par for another busy year,” said Eric Hurst, public information officer for South Metro Fire Rescue. “The numbers are definitely up.”

Area residents paying attention to recent wildfires on the Front Range — like the Peak 2 fire in Breckenridge or last year’s Chatridge fire in Highlands Ranch — know that wildfires can hit close to home with little warning.

“A lot of people think they don’t have an issue because they don’t live up in the mountains, but that’s not the case,” said Jay Jackson, assistant chief of West Metro Fire Rescue and head of its Wildland Fire Division. “We have a lot of open fields, greenways, open spaces. All of those things are as likely to be impacted by fire as a forest is.”

Jackson said West Metro recently dispatched firefighters and engines to the Peekaboo fire — about 50 miles west of Craig — as well as

other areas of Colorado and Arizona. Hurst said South Metro has dispatched firefighters 10 times this year to help control wildfires, six times in the metro area and four times to battle blazes in other areas of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.

Though wildfires tend to occur in the fall, as humidity decreases and vegetation dries up, Hurst stressed that wildfires can ignite whenever dry conditions combine with a heat source, even seemingly harmless ones. A recent Cherry Hills fire started when a man was mowing his lawn to eliminate dry grass, and heat from the riding lawn mower ignited the yard.

“It’s not always malicious behavior or even careless behavior,” Hurst said. “Anything that causes heat, sparks or a flame can cause a fire. If someone is engaging in any of those activities, we ask them not only to be cautious, but to have water or another fire-suppression device on hand.”

Jackson agreed with Hurst, adding that firefighters and online resources can help homeowners living in the urban/wildland interface assess their property’s level of safety, but it’s ultimately up to them to take responsibility and make sure their home is as safe from fire as possible.

“When a fire comes pushing down on a house, it’s not the time to turn the sprinklers on,” he said.

Firefighters with South Metro Fire Rescue burn brush and dried vegetation to control a brushfire near the Challenger Park neighborhood in Parker on April 13. FILE PHOTO

PROTECTING AGAINST WILDFIRES West Metro Assistant Fire Chief Jay Jackson said homeowners can call their local fire department to schedule a property fire safety assessment.

Here are some more tips to prevent wildfire damage to your home and help you prepare for wildfire emergencies: Protection • Keep your home’s roof, rain gutters and deck clean and green. Water plants and lawns to keep them from drying out.

• Make a safety zone of 100 feet around your home by clearing dry leaves, pine needles, branches and other potentially flammable plant debris.

• Put anything that can burn, such as woodpiles and propane tanks at least 100 feet away from your home.

• Choose patio furniture and other outdoor items with fire safety in mind.

• Make sure your house number can be easily seen from the road.

• “Limb up” trees by trimming low-hanging branches that can spread fire from the ground.

• Break up areas of contiguous fuel. For example, spread rocks along privacy fences, rather than grass or bushes that could spread fire from a yard to the fence.

Preparing for emergencies • Make an evacuation plan. Find two evacuation routes from your home and from your community, and know how you will use them. Practice using both in case one is blocked by smoke or fire.

• Practice the plan with everyone in your family. If you have a pet, include a leash or carrier in practices.

• Have a communications plan for family members in case you aren’t together during an evacuation.

• Make an emergency kit with essential personal items that will be ready to grab and go. Include pet supplies.

• Know ahead of time how to receive emergency information from officials in your community. In a wildfire, follow their evacuation instructions.

CHANNEL YOUR INNER NINJA! THIS OUTDOOR NINJA OBSTACLE CHALLENGE SERVES UP NINE SECTIONS OF UNIQUE AND FUN-FILLED OBSTACLES TO CONQUER, IN THE HEART OF COPPER’S CENTER VILLAGE.

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration, West Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Jay Jackson

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities Mondays Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to NarAnon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood.

Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information.

Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings

with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities.

Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6-7 p.m. Mondays at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 a.m.

Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303947-1565.

Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to http://arvadafineartsguild.com/ Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m.

Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden.

Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi. com.

Golden Rotary meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally.

For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www. northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects.

Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets 10-11 a.m.

Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery,

11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com.

Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-2334099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For info and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937.

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

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@comcast. net for information. No meeting August or December.

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

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

Arvada Business Connection is a friendly group of Arvada Business owners who meet once each month on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Arvada area. All are welcome – friends, kids and spouses, too.

We collect a $5 donation, given to one of the S attendees to donate as they wish. They share 1 how they donated the money at the next P meeting. For meeting and contact informa- E tion, check the Arvada Business Connection R Facebook page @ArvadaBusinessConnection F or call 303-995-9919.

5 P Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wad-E C sworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We 2 invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of P serving your community. This Kiwanis organi- E zation supports the Arvada Community Food A Bank, the school backpack program, Santa C House, Ralston House, and many other local 6 organizations. For information or to visit a P meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

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

Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome.

For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

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

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets 6:45-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565

BABY BOX FROM PAGE 10

The Colorado baby boxes are designed specifically for the state with pictures of mountains, trees, big sky and momma and baby animals native to the state.

“We love it when a box can be tailored to the local community,” Vick said. “Community is important to us and these boxes scream Colorado. We love that.”

Baby boxes will be available to all Colorado moms free of charge after completing an online syllabus, developed specifically for Colorado by RMCHF in partnership with Denver’s Department of Public Health, through the educational platform, Baby Box University.

The educational component, Vick and Williams both said, is one of the most important part.

“We were worried that if you gave a parent the box — or a really expensive crib — they might still not follow safe sleep rules,” Vick said. “There’s a

Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard).

You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required.

Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview. Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions.

For information about the club, contact dawnyawn.toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-5470084, john.googins@gmail.com.

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

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

need to provide parents with the safe sleeping resources but also the education.”

At Baby Box University, parents can watch videos about safe sleep practices, how the baby box should be used, breastfeeding and other ways to keep baby healthy and safe. Once the course is completed, parents can pick up their Baby Box at any distribution center.

Colorado has 35 distribution centers as of July 13, with more being added each day. Many distribution centers are concentrated in the Denver metro area.

Robin Engleberg, program manager at the Denver Health Foundation, said they plan to distribute the baby boxes in each of their nine community health clinics located in the most vulnerable areas across the city.

Widmann, who was excited to take her baby box home and let her daughter Layla explore it, said the launch of baby boxes in Colorado was a “lovely breath of fresh air.”

“To give women resources instead of threaten that they’re going away …” she said. “It’s nice to see something positive happen in the community.”

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

Wednesdays at Garrison Street Grill, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303-988-5678 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.

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

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

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

Email: gghope@comcast.net Gabriel House Project 1341 Oneida St., Denver Phone: 712-898-2774 Email: kyaneff@ccdenver.org Denver Health Foundation 655 Broadway, Suite 750, Denver Phone: 303-602-2988 Email: robin.engleberg@dhha.org Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical 1719 E. 19th Ave., Denver Phone: Christy Maraone Email: christy.maraone@healthonecares.com Rose Medical Center 4567 E 9th Ave, Denver Phone: 303-320-2253 Email: courtney.fossen@healthonecares.com The Medical Center of Aurora 1501 S. Potomac St., Aurora Phone: 303-873-5699 Email: laura.stephens@healthonecares.com

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

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

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. A nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing items made by hand. We encour-

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DISTRIBUTION CENTERS IN DENVER METRO

Sky Ridge Medical Center 10101 RidgeGate Parkway, Lone Tree Phone: 720-979-7422 Email: linda.watson@healthonecares.com Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation 5394 Marshall St Suite 400, Arvada Phone: 720-507-0923 -Email: kayla.Roberts@rmchildren.org Castle Rock Adventist Hospital 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock Phone: 720-455-0355 Email: jacquenorthrup@centura.org Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council 6436 S. Racine Circle Suite 100, Centennial Phone: 720-974-9636 Email: chris@acecc.org Hope Center, Inc. 3475 Holly St., Denver Phone: 303.321.0997

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

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Happy birthday to the Boettcher

Mansion celebrates 100 years on Lookout Mountain

Boettcher Mansion celebrates 100 years of history this year. A free, family-friendly community event takes place July 27 at the mansion.

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A visit to Boettcher Mansion is like being on top of the world.

Visitors enjoy exploring the historic mansion, hiking on nearby trails, watching the wildlife, learning something new at the nature center and, of course, the breathtaking views of the Denver skyline.

“Boettcher Mansion is a little jewel on top of Lookout Mountain,” said Cynthia Shaw, the mansion’s director.

And it’s been this community jewel for 100 years.

Charles Boettcher, a German immigrant who became a prominent Colorado business entrepreneur, built the mansion to serve as a family summer home and seasonal hunting lodge. He called his retreat Lorraine Lodge, and, built with native stone and timber, it was completed in 1917.

Boettcher came across the land when his Ideal Cement

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Company donated the concrete to pave the Lariat Trail — the winding road from downtown Golden up to the summit of Lookout Mountain. When he found out that the land was for sale because plans to build a mountaintop resort there fell through, Boettcher “jumped at the chance to purchase such a prime parcel of land.”

“He was living in Denver at the time and wanted a place where he could get away,” Shaw said. “Charles Boettcher never knew Lorraine Lodge would become more than a family home.”

Boettcher’s beloved granddaughter, Charline Breeden, enjoyed the mansion so much

that, in the 1960s, she purchased the property from the estate so she and her husband could raise their three children there.

Boettcher died in 1948, but it was Breeden who willed the mansion to Jefferson County upon her death in the late 1960s.

The county wasn’t sure what to do with it at first, Shaw said. But in 1975, it was renovated and opened as the Jefferson County Conference and Nature Center. It was renamed Boettcher Mansion in the late 1980s, and was listed on the National Register of Historical Places as an arts and crafts style landmark in 1986.

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As Lookout Mountain became a popular destination for lovers to park their cars and spend time together overlooking the Denver skyline, couples began inquiring about getting married at the mansion.

“Over time, weddings became the mainstay of the business,” Shaw said.

The mansion was originally built in a U-shape, and in 1984, an infill addition was done. This included filling in the center of the U with a two-story lobby addition and a new entrance. The kitchen and other improvements — mindful not to compromise the mansion’s architectural integrity — took place during

minersalley.com 303.935.3044

WHAT: Boettcher Mansion Festival WHEN: 4-8 p.m. July 27 WHERE: Boettcher Mansion and Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 900 Colorow Road, in Golden.

Carpooling is encouraged.

COST: Free admission EVENT FEATURES: Tours of the mansion and its grounds, debut exhibits at the nature center, live music by the local band Renewed, nature-themed games for children and families, hikes in the nature preserve, food trucks and brews from the local Little Machine Brewery.

MORE INFO: 720-497-7630 or boettchermansion@jeffco.us a major improvement plan remodel from 2005 to 2007.

Today, a staff of 15 operates and maintains the mansion.

The majority of its revenue is generated by event fees from hundreds of hosted events each year — weddings, meetings, high school proms, memorial services and other gatherings such as family reunions and birthday parties.

“Boettcher Mansion is an historic landmark,” Shaw said, “nestled in the forest, offering historic authenticity and modern amenities.”

‘Bad Jews’ asks the big questions

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

July 14 ~ Aug 20

IF YOU GO…

Funerals are a time for families to come together to grieve and celebrate the life of the deceased. But when family members who are dealing with loss and anger are in the same place, that mix of personalities can lead to a combustible situation.

That’s the case in Joshua Harmon’s dark comedy, “Bad Jews,” which runs at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., July 14 through Aug. 6. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Directed by Josh Hartwell, “Bad Jews” chronicles the clash between traditional and observant Daphna (Missy Moore) and her cousin, Liam (John Wittbrodt), who takes a more secular approach to life. When their grandfather dies, both claim the Chai necklace he managed to save while surviving the Holocaust.

Liam’s non-Jewish girlfriend Melody (Chloe McCleod) and brother Jonah (Ben Hilzer) get dragged into the brawl, and things get messy for everyone.

“It’s like watching a crash happening on stage,” Moore said. “You have these cultural and spiritual philosophies and family dynamics all mixing together, and these people trying to figure out how to sustain their identities and ideas.”

The play is brisk and entertaining, Wittbrodt explained, and the perfect show for an intimate theater like The Edge.

“It all takes place in a New York City Studio, so the audience feels like it’s there with us,” he added.

“Which is great because this is not the kind of show you just sit back and enjoy.

Its one you have to listen to and engage with.”

Both Moore and Wittbrodt said the play’s themes of staying true to a religious or culture identity are particularly relevant in Wittbrodt current times, with so much pressure being put on people to assimilate into a homogeneous society.

“I see the show and its ideas a dialogue,” Moore said. “At the end, its who people are that matters.”

Bringing audiences something more than light summer fare has always been a mission of The Edge, and Wittbrodt is looking forward to taking audiences along on the journey the characters go through.

“Everyone in the show keeps thinking and growing,” he said.

“It’s going to actively challenge the audiences, and they may come away with more questions than they had going in.”

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THINGS to DO THEATER

Cat in the Hat Catastrophe: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, July 21 at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. A mash-up of Seuss inspired characters in the story of a lifetime. Tickets on a donation basis; great for the entire family. Go to www.coloradoacts.org for information or to register for fall classes.

‘Bad Jews’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 6 at the Edge Theater Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Additional shows at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27 and Thursday, Aug. 3. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com.

‘Broadway Bound’: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m.

Sunday through Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. Eugene and his brother Stanley are trying to break into show business as comedy writers. Contact 303-9353044 or online at minersalley. com.

ART/FILM

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

Upcoming meetings are July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29.

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

EVENTS

German Fest Denver: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at the Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood.

Celebrate German American heritage and culture.

Community and family event that includes face painting, balloon twisting, soap bubbles and more.

A rain or shine event. Contact germanfestdenver@gmail.com.

Tween Coding Camp: 5-7 p.m.

Monday to Friday, July 24-28 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th

this week’s TOP FIVE Songs and Scenes from Classic Musicals: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Lovers of musical theater enjoy scenes and songs from classic musicals such as ‘Sound of Music,’ ‘Annie,’ ‘Peter Pan’ and more.

Tickets on a donation basis; great for the entire family. Go to www. coloradoacts.org for information or to register for fall classes.

Sounds Exciting! Summer Concerts: Wednesday, July 26 (The Burroughs) at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood.

Tickets available at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway; the Lakewood Heritage Center visitor center, 801 S. Yarrow St.; by calling 303-987-7845; or online at Lakewood.org/SummerConcerts. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Ave., Arvada. Learn the basics through visual languages like Scratch and Code Combat. You’ll also explore concepts through cubelets and programmable robots. No experience necessary. Registration required at the library, www.jeffcolibrary.org or 303-235-5275. For ages 9-13.

Mad Science Camp: Super Sleuth Academy: 9 a.m. to noon (halfday) or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (full day) July 24-28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Secret communications and detective crime science, the inner workings of security systems, and mysteries to solve are part of this week.

Each day we seek out and find the answer to many of life’s mysteries.

Sign up in advance.

Call 720-898-7405.

Horses and Naayture: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 24-28 at the Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center, 7650 Indiana St., Arvada. For ages 5-8. Camp covers topics from riding and vaulting to barn management.

Enjoy some time with the horses, then an hour connecting with nature through fun and educational activities. Call 720-394-0191 to register.

Travel Series: Wild Costa Rica and Panama: 7-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison

Community Outdoor Movie Night: 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 28 at Peace Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Free popcorn and lemonade served. Bring lawn chairs. Movie is `The Secret Life of Pets,” which begins at dark. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-4244454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Arvada After Dark: Harry Potter’s Birthday: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with challenges and cake. For ages 11-18.

Registration required. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 6 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Presented by the Evergreen Players, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Call 303-6a74-4934 or go to www. evergreenplayers.org.

St., Arvada. For ages 10 and up.

See photographs by professional photographer Bob Barber and get some great ideas for your trip.

Register by July 20. Call 720-8987405.

Secrets of Body Language: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Body Language: What You Say Before You Say a Word features a filmed interview with nonverbal communication expert Jan Hargrave, author of “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” and “Let Me See Your Body Talk.” Participants will have the opportunity to analyze their own body language and what it communicates to others. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

LibLab: Balancing Magic and Critter Capsules: 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Make critter capsules and learn all about the magic of balance. For ages 4-8. Registration required.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org Rocky Flats Right to Know: 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 27 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Join scientists and other experts for a panel discussion about Rocky Flats safety.

Coffee and Conversation: 8-9 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada and 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera in Walnut Creek, Westminster. Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. Contact RepTracy29@gmail.com.

Fox Hollow Golf: Saturday, July 29 is the Best By a Damsite, a two man better ball Stableford format; Aug. 8 and 10 is the Senior Club Championship and the Club Championship is Aug. 26-27. There is still time to join the fun through October; go to fhmgc.com and enjoy Lakewood’s award winning 27-hole facility at 13414 W. Morrison Road, which added more tee options for all player levels.

Hands Dirty Feet Wet, Outdoor Nature Playdates: 10-11:30 a.m.

Friday, July 28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Children can climb on logs, jump stump to stump, build forts, dig in the dirt and connect with their world. Stay as long as you like, pack a picnic, and enjoy the view. Sign up in advance.

Fight Against Hunger: 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, July 29 at Faith Bible Chapel, Arvada.

Friends and Family Community Connection and Dream Dinners aim to package 50,000 meals, some of which will go to the Action Center’s Prosperity Project. The rest will go to Haiti. Volunteers are needed to assemble food packages. Any additional money raised will go to the Arvada Community Food Bank, providing hunger relief services to local people in need.

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donation, go to https://livingthedreamfoundation.com/wheatridge-co-meal-packing-event.

Teddy Bears and Tea Cups High Tea: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Highlands Masonic Temple, 3550 Federal Blvd., Denver. Presented by the El Mejdel Daughters of the Nile. Vendors, 50/50 raffle and entertainment. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Space is limited; reservations required. Tickets on sale now through Saturday, Oct. 28. Contact Jo Ann Van Trump, 303-232-3542.

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

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

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Healthy Cooking on a Budget: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Learn how to enjoy the pleasures of cooking a variety of healthy food that’s great tasting and easy on the wallet.

Registration required. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org Healthy Gluten-Free Living, Tasting Expo: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 29, at Natural Grocers /Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Stop in for samples of gluten-free foods, vitamins and body care from noon to 3 p.m. Go to https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-location/ arvada-north-wadsworth/.

Naturally Arvada: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 30 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Check out free demonstrations and displays from master chefs and gardeners using fresh produce found at the Sunday Arvada Farmer’s Market. Today’s topic: Moore Brothers Farm. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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July 20, 2017J

‘Ring of Fire’ The Music of Johnny Cash, at Vintage Theatre

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f you’re in the mood for a lively concert type evening, head over to the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., in Aurora. The musical runs weekends through Aug. 6.

As director Kelly Van Oosbree says in her notes, “It has been very exciting to watch this particular group create their Cash sound. It has also been a great deal of fun to have these musicians become actors and these actors to develop their musicianship.”

The immensely talented group of actors/musicians includes, in alphabetical order, Ray Anderson who has a wonderful, rich bass voice, and plays the bass; Benjamin Cowhick who was awarded a Henry Award

from the Colorado Theatre Guild, for Best Supporting Actor for “Good Television” (Aurora Fox 2015), has appeared in a number of productions in the metro area; Isabella Duran, singer, instrumentalist, and music teacher wowed the audience with many tunes; however, my personal favorite was “I’ve Been Everywhere.” S. Parker Goubert is another multi-talented musician, singer and guitar player. Drummer Kurt Ochsner did a fine job of keeping the beat, and even “sang” one line. Music Director Eric Weinstein is crazy talented. He sings, plays a mean piano, along with several other instruments. He’s been

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active in the area theater community for over 25 years. He is also an arranger, playwright, and composer.

The group did all the Cash favorites including, “Hurt,” “Country Boy,” “Sweet Bye and Bye,” “Daddy Sang Bass,” “Ring of Fire,” of course, “Sunday Morning, Coming Down,” “Going to Memphis,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Man in Black,” I would have loved to have heard Ray Anderson take lead on that tune. His rich, deep voice would have served the song very well. Cowhick has a pleasant voice, but lacks power.

The show was rounded out with “I Walk The Line,” “The Far Side Banks of Jordon,” “Why Me, Lord?” and “Hey Porter.”

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The Music of Johnny Cash “Ring of Fire” was one of the most enjoyable evenings at the theater I’ve had in quite some time. It was uplifting, joyful, melodic, and just plain fun.

It’s well worth the drive to Aurora for this splendid evening of music and laughter. The cast is beyond impressive. Make the trip; you’ll be glad you did.

For tickets and information, call 303-856-7830 or visit VintageTheater. org. Performances are Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through Aug. 6.

Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail. com.

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7July 20, 2017

Discover wildflowers in Jefferson County Colorado’s state flower, the columbine, is in bloom now.

You don’t need to travel far to see them: Hikes aplenty in Jeffco

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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olumbines, fairy trumpets and wild geraniums are just a few wildflowers that can be found blooming throughout Colorado this summer.

The state is in full bloom and is home to

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL WILDFLOWER HIKES

more than 700 unique wildflowers.

Jefferson County residents don’t need to travel far to see the bloom. The Jeffco Open Space System covers more than 54,000 acres, includes 29 regional parks and boasts a trail system that spans 236 miles. Jeffco Open Space Ranger Shaun Howard suggests Apex Park’s Enchanted Forrest Trail for shade-loving Arnica and the nearby Lookout Mountain Nature Center for a diverse array of flowers on an easy rated trail.

Here are some more tips to get on the trail and see some of the region’s wildflowers.

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Leave it as you find it. Picking wildflowers prevents them from reproducing. Protect wild places by enjoying wildflowers with your eyes and camera only.

Get outside: Find a hike or a flower field in the area. If you’re carrying a tripod and DSLR, make sure to watch your hiking distance. If you want the longer hike and epic views, smart phones are a good, light camera choice.

In addition to a rocky mountain region wildflower field guide, bring plenty of water, dress for changing weather conditions and wear sturdy shoes.

Change perspective: We generally see the world at eye level, so in order to make images that are a little more creative and dynamic, change your perspective. Get up high or down low and shoot at different angles.

Get close: Isolate the flower with a shallow depth of field to make the flower the star of the photo.

Look at the big picture: When photographing wildflowers, it’s easy to focus all your attention on the beautiful flowers and forget the background. But, a good background will help your image by drawing more attention to your subject. A snow-capped mountain or a forrest in the distance gives a good scene without distracting.

Leave no trace:When photographing wildflowers (or anything in nature), it’s important to leave no trace. Be careful not to step on the flowers, or disturb the ground around them (many flowers depend on the soil structure around them).

If you bring a canine companion, be sure to leash. Not only is it respectful of other visitors, leashing your pet prevents them trampling on the very flowers that you are there to enjoy.

The best times to visit to find parking are before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. Often, wildflowers have a more brilliant display before the heat of the day sets in.

Source: Jeffco Open Space

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UPCOMING EVENTS Foothills Wildflowers When: 9-11 a.m. Monday, July 31 Where: Mount Falcon Park West, 21004 Mount Falcon Road, Indian Hills What: Stroll with a native plant master along easy trails identifying and naming local plants. Search for early blossoms and discover the importance of native plants to wildlife and humans.

Program details: Adults and youth ages 13 years and older are welcome. Meet the educator at the trailhead kiosk of the west parking lot of Mount Falcon Park (near the start of Castle Trail and the restrooms). The hike will take place on easy trails with frequent stops to see what is in bloom. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water, snacks and sunscreen.

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Blanket flowers are commonly seen in Colorado during the summer.

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Walk with a native plant master along easy trails to discover various ways plants protect themselves.

Program details: Adults and youth ages 13 years and older are welcome. Meet the educator at the trailhead kiosk of the main parking lot of South Valley Park.

The hike will take place on easy trails with frequent stops to see what is in bloom. How Native Americans and early settlers used plants for their daily survival will be discussed. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water, snacks and sunscreen.

If taking notes, bring paper and pencil.

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Reynolds Park in Conifer offers sweeping views and a fantastic flower display, including Castillija, most commonly known as Indian Paintbrush, or Prairie Fire.

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July 20, 2017J

Bandimere Speedway echoes with thunder this weekend Mile High National Drag Races take place July 21-23

IF YOU GO The Mile High Nationals action and fan interest pick up Friday and Saturday when the pro-class entries are on the track for qualifications runs. Top fuel funny cars and dragsters qualifying sessions are at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, and at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22. The eliminations begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 23.

Bandimere Speedway is at 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison, alongside C-470.

For information on tickets or the Mile High National schedule, call Bandimere Speedway at 303-697-6001 or visit www. bandimere.com.

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@OURCOLORADONEWS.COM

Bandimere Speedway becomes the source of thunder on the mountain July 21-22 when hundreds of drivers fire up their powerful engines to compete in the National Hot Rod Association’s Mopar Mile High Nationals.

“Teams begin arriving July 19 to set up and be ready when racing begins July 21,” said John Miller, Bandimere media relations director. “There will be hundreds of cars competing in the different NHRA classifications.

A majority of the entries are in the sportsmen classes and those entries are driven by men and women from the local area.”

Although friends and families support drivers competing in the sportsman classes, Miller said the Mile High Nationals are a special time of year for drag-racing fans as all the top competitors in the four professional classifications — top fuel dragster, top fuel funny car, pro stock car and pro stock motorcycle — will be at Bandimere Speedway.

Drag-racing is a full-time profession for just about all the professional class drivers and teams, most of whom come from cities around the country.

But this year also sports two local entries in the professional classes: Deric Cramer, currently 18th in points, will be competing in pro stock and Mike Berry, a Littleton resident, will be astride his pro stock motorcycle.

Berry is currently 15th in the points standings.

“The top dragster division in the sportsman class will also be interesting to watch this year, particularly the competition between Arvada residents Steve and Vicky Johnson,” Miller said. “Steve is first in points here at the track and his wife Vicky is second.

Vicky won the Mile High Nationals top dragster race in 2015 and her husband won it last year.”

Over the three days of racing, about

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Tony Schumacher, driver of the U.S. Army top fuel dragster, spins the tires to heat them up so they grip the track better. Schumacher returns to Bandimere Speedway July 21-23 to defend the Mile High National event title he won last year.

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Drag racing is about harnessing horsepower and torque to produce as much speed as quickly as possible. The top fuel dragsters are at the top of the list of achieving those goals. The powerful 8,000-horsepower engine is behind the driver in the long, lowslung 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. The car can be traveling more than 320 miles an hour as it crosses the finish line.

Funny cars are powered by the same highperformance engines as the dragsters. But, instead of the sling shot-style dragster body, funny cars use bodies fashioned to

resemble production-model automobiles.

Speeds and times for funny cars are just a little less than that of the top fuel dragsters.

Pro stock cars are powered by 500 cubicinch engines and the bodies must be production models. Teams use bodies such as the Chevrolet Cavalier and the Dodge Stratus. The cars run times in the 7-second range and hit speeds of about 190 miles an hour. The cars are very evenly matched and, frequently, a win or a loss is determined by one-thousandth of a second.

Motorcycles are part of the pro classes, too.

The drivers guide the bullet-like motorcycles as the machines cover the quarter-mile in 7.5 seconds and hit speeds of 180 miles an hour.

100,000 fans are expected at Bandimere Speedway. The Mile High Nationals is the only National Hot Rod Association national event in the Rocky Mountain area.

Pro class drivers expected to be at Bandimere include names like Ron

Capps, the points leader in top fuel dragster and Bo Butler, who is in first place in the pro stock points standings.

Special attention also is focused on the outcome of the top fuel dragster races because, as of July 12, there was

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Tommy Johnson Jr., a former area resident and driver of the Make-A-Wish top fuel funny car, signs an autograph for a fan at last year’s Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. a fierce battle for second place with two points separating Leah Pritchett (1,087 points) and Antron Brown (1,085 points). Steve Torrence is the points leader with 1,188 points. Points are awarded on participation and performance. Each driver who qualifies earns 10 points and the champion of a division earns 100 points, with 80 points going to the runner-up. It is possible, but not very likely, for a driver who has an unusually successful weekend to earn 130 points.

National drag-racing events are special because a ticket includes a pit pass, 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.

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7July 20, 2017

Roller Derby is nonstop action Lakewood woman is a blocker on skates for her team

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The clack-clack-clack of 10 sets of wheels on the skating surface punctuated the intensity of the action when members of Denver Roller Derby teams clashed in the July 12 practice and scrimmage at the Glitterdome in Denver.

“It is intense out there on the track whether it is practice or a game,” Lakewood resident Jamie Saine said during a break in the action. “We practice hard so we can play hard in the games.”

The scrimmage was a series of matches called jams. Each team sends five players out onto the flat oval-shaped track, four blockers and a jammer.

When the starting whistle blows the blockers focus on keeping the other team’s jammer from breaking free while opening a route for their jammer to race around the track and score points by passing opponents.

Each jam is constant action.

At the scrimmage, the blocks were physical, often sending one or more players to the track surface. But the player quickly got up and returned to the battle.

“This is definitely a fullcontact, physical sport,” Saine said. “You know you will get bumps and bruises when you go out there to play. But it is so much fun you don’t worry about that.”

Blockers in the white jerseys work to keep the black team’s jammer with the star on her helmet from breaking free of the pack during the July 12 Denver Roller Derby practice and scrimmage at Denver’s Glitterdome. This play was typical of the non-stop action throughout the scrimmage. Denver Roller Derby has more three women’s teams that are based on experience and skills, a men’s team and a junior team for skaters 18 and under.

TOM MUNDS She said she saw roller derby several years ago while living in Ithaca, New York.

“I thought roller derby was amazing,” she said. “You don’t see many woman-dominates sports that are high intensity and are very physical contests.

It looked cool and decided I wanted to be on a team.”

She joined Denver Roller Derby about a year ago and didn’t skate very well.

“I could stand up, go forward and turn in circles on skates when I joined the team,” Saine, whose roller derby name is Slam Adams, said.

“It was a steep learning curve as I had to learn how to skate backwards and uses leverage to block and still keep mov-

ing on my skates. I took some lumps and falls but I learned so I can be a good blocker for my team.”

Saine said the biggest surprise she had when she joined the team was the way she was welcomed to the sport.

“Everyone welcomed me and all the skaters were so helpful when I joined the team,” she said. “Athletes are very competitive and it can be interesting when new skaters join those high level roller derby athletes on our top 10 national team. But that wasn’t the case here. Everyone was super willing to answer my questions, give me tips about skating and tips on how to play the game so I would get better and help

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She said the most fun for her is when, as a blocker, she can do her job and keep the other team’s jammer from getting out of the pack.

“This is so much fun and I plan to stay with it as long as I can,” the 31-year-old said.

“I look forward to practicing and playing games. I think the thing about the sport I like the most getting together with all my teammates and just having fun.”

Roller Derby was popular in the 1940s and ‘50s when the competition was on a banked track. The modern version on a flat track was reborn in the early 2000s in Texas. It grew nationally and internationally

to where there are more than 1,200 leagues around the world in 53 countries. Roller derby has been included as a candidate for an olympic sport in both the 2020 and 2024 games.

A game is divided into two 30-minute periods. Jams can run the full two minutes or be cut off by the lead jammer.

Usually there are about 20 jams per half.

Denver Roller Derby’s largest program is for women but there is also a men’s team plus a youth program for skaters under 18.

The Denver A level team is called the Mile High Club is currently ranked seventh among the world’s A-level teams.

The program also has a second level team, the Bruising Altitude, and a C-level team called the Standbys. The B and C teams travel to compete in tournaments around the country. The men’s team, Ground Control, competes nationally and currently is ranked 18th.

In additional to traveling to tournament, Denver Roller Derby has a local league with four teams that compete from January to April.

All individuals involved in roller derby are amateur athletes. Each player provides his or her own equipment which at least includes a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads.

Denver Roller Derby athletes pay a $50 monthly membership fee. The money is used to cover the cost of renting space for games and practices, paying officials and other charges associated with the team.

When a team travels, each player is responsible for his or her own expenses.

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LAKEWOOD EVENT NEWS IN A HURRY Arc clothing sale The Arc Thrift Stores 99 cent summer sale is on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22 at all 25 Arc locations.

During the sale all men’s, women’s and children’s summer apparel is just 99 cents. That includes shorts, t-shirts, short sleeve tops, tank tops, capris, and swimwear.

For more information, visit www. arcthrift.org.

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

The next meeting is 3:30-4:30 p.m.

July 26, at St. Anthony Hospital, Medical Plaza 2, 11700 W. 2nd Place, Suite 310.

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

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

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

the next five years.

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

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

Participants must have a Body Mass Index greater than 24 (or greater than 22 if Asian American), be 18 years old and have a diagnosis of pre-diabetes through a blood-based test, have a history of gestational diabetes or screen positive on “Do I have Pre-Diabetes” risk test.

Call Lauren Bernstein, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian, at 720-321-8316 for more information or to register.

Bear Creek 40 year reunion Bear Creek High School Class of 1977 announces its 40 year reunion on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5. Anyone who attended BCHS from 1974-1979 is welcome to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. Friday night is a catered dinner at Pinehurst Country Club at 6255 W. Quincy Ave. from 6-11 p.m. for $70 per person and live music will be performed by the Fabulous Honey Badgers (’77 alum Sean Plumb’s band, and maybe some special guests).

Saturday at noon the class meets at Bear Creek High School to tour the school and for a memorial ceremony for classmates who have passed away.

Spouses and partners welcome. For more info or to register, go to the Bear Creek Class of 1977 FB page or contact Brian Post at brianpost59@ gmail.com.

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Blues and BBQ to support better housing STAFF REPORT

The 20th annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Festival will be July 29, at a new location in Edgewater.

Patrons from throughout the Denver metro area will gather at Citizens Park in Edgewater to enjoy local music, craft beer and local food and to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.

Over the last 20 years, the fundraiser has donated over $172,000 towards building homes for families in need.

In 1997, Ranger Miller, a longtime volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver and blues musician, saw a need in his community for improved

housing. Combining his two passions, he and his Duke Street Kings bandmates created the Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Block Party.

Started as a small fundraiser for the organization at Denver’s Splinters From Pine, the event quickly expanded, taking over Olde Town Arvada’s former DNote music hall. Generating funds for Habitat’s critical home repair, the show and its mission took flight, giving Miller the opportunity to expand the event and take the music into the streets of Olde Town.

Now he says the event is expanding once again to Citizens Park in Edgewater to better accommodate the growing crowd.

Workers serve up freshly barbecued bratwurst, hot dogs and smoked turkey legs at the 2014 Bleas & BBQ festival.

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A lively bunch, the Duke Street Kings get the audience dancing and singing along with them as they jump and dance around on stage furing the 2015 festival. FILE PHOTOS