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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 49, Issue 48

Budget boosts salaries Adopted plan approves compensation increases

By Ashley Reimers

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Alexandra “Alex” Nelms is the 2013 Adams County Fair queen. She will ride her horse, Apollo, during many royalty events, such as the county fair July 31 to Aug. 4 at Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. Photo courtesy of Alex Nelms

Adams 12 Five Star School District Board of Education adopted the 2013-2014 budget, giving teachers and staff a boost in compensation during the June 19 meeting.

Not only was the budget approved, but the district also reached a tentative contract agreement with the District Twelve Educators’ Association, which is set to be ratified before Sept. 4.

“Reaching a tentative agreement with DTEA is a very huge step forward in terms of getting the district in the position to get a good start for next year,” said superintendent Chris Gdowski.

Gdowski said the adopted budget is allocating around $2 million for the purpose of employees compensation increases that the original budget, presented to the board in April, did not include. Effective March 1, 2014 eligible certified staff, support staff, and administrators will receive a step increase to reward them for additional years of service.

“The district and the DTEA tentatively agreed on a mid-year step increase because it saves the district some money from what the district would have to pay for a full step increase effective Sept. 1,” Gdowski said.

“The increase also helps support people to

2013 Adams County Fair Queen makes plan for after reign

City of Thornton looking to make a statement

Aiming high

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com

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n less than a year, the 2013 Adams County Fair queen will exchange her crown for a pair of wings – Air Force wings, that is.

Alexandra “Alex” Nelms, of Thornton, is going into the military when her reign as queen ends.

“It opens the doors for me to travel and get my foot in the door in an honorable way,” the 19-year-old said.

Nelms is currently studying graphic design and business marketing at Larimer County Community College in Wyoming. Her dream, she said, is to eventually work for Disney, but the Air Force seems a more realistic goal at this point in her life.

Until then, however, Nelms will focus on her duties as the fair queen, which entails charity work and making appearances at parades and other functions, such as the Greeley Stampede, Cheyenne Frontier Days, and of course, the events at the 2013 Adams County Fair.

“As the 2013 Adams County Fair queen, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge in the equestrian field, innovative ideas to enhance the royalty program and the patience of a queen who cares about the future of our children,” said Mary Willis, fair co-chair.

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Nelms graduated from Mountain Range High School last year. She is an accomplished trick rider and an alumnus of the Westernaires organization, where she learned a lot about horsemanship and drill maneuvers.

“Since I was able to sit up, my mom had me on a horse,” she said.

She will be riding her horse, Apollo, for her royalty appearances.

Getting to feel as much at home in front of a crowd as she does on a horse is something Nelms was able to achieve last year as she served as the 2012 Adams County Fair lady in waiting. She credited that accomplishment to the 2012 Adams County Fair Queen Danielle McCormick.

“Danielle was able to help me learn how to better present myself; she brought up my self-confidence quite a bit,” Nelms said.

She wants to be sure to be a good influence on her own lady in waiting, Savanna Hamilton, of Brighton.

“I want to make sure I make a good impression and be remembered as a good queen and set a good example for Savanna,” Nelms said.

Nelms is the daughter of Kristin Vigil, and the older sister of Raena, 6, and Andrew, 7.

The Adams County Fair is from July 31 through Aug. 4 at Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton.

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TASHCO seeks artist for Senior Center project

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council is looking for just the right artist and just the right outside art project to install at the Thornton Senior Center.

TASHCO has advertised for a Colorado artist to create an exterior work of art at the center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd., with an approximate budget of $75,000.

“Because the Senior Center is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2014 and so many of the participants established the city in the 1950s, TASHCO wanted to recognize the contributions that the senior population has made to the Thornton community,” said Linda Lowe, Thornton’s art and volunteer coordinator.

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Love planted here sprouts in Africa On an unseasonably cold April day three years ago, snow broke from the sky and chilled business for a Castle Rock garage sale. But high school student Hanna Tenerowicz and her friends in the French Honor Society slapped high fives in jubilation.

They had raised $150, enough to pay for two Congolese girls to stay in school another year and lessen their risk of being married at 13 or 14 in exchange for money to feed their families.

“They were just so excited that we raised enough to sponsor a girl,” said Anne Damanti, Hanna’s French teacher at Castle View High School.

But Hanna, 19, a wisp of a young woman who just completed her freshman year at Wellesley College near Boston, wants to do more.

Two weeks ago she left for the Democratic Republic of Congo to document the lives of schoolgirls, bring back their hopes and ideas for community transformation, and establish connections to help those dreams come true.

“Gender equality makes a difference,” Hanna, whose soft voice conveys conviction with quiet, deep passion, said before leaving. “It’s a domino effect on all kinds of things.”

The story of how this came to be — that a girl so shy Anne often couldn’t hear her speak in class has grown into a young woman daring to change lives — converges on a shared connection to the French language and a motivation to help.

It is a story of compassion, determination and, quite simply, courage. Because it takes bravery to stretch beyond the familiar, to push cultural boundaries, to try to make a difference in a world so big and complicated we sometimes wonder whether what we do matters.

Finally, perhaps most importantly, it is a story of empowerment.

And it begins with Sandra Bea, who emigrated to Colorado in 2001 from the French-speaking D.R. Congo to continue her studies in education. A French teacher, she graduated from Metropolitan State

University of Denver and today is dean of students at Global Village Academy, a language immersion school in Denver.

The daughter of an engineer of a local mining company in Mbuji-Mayi, the country’s third largest city, Sandra grew up without worries: “I was eating three times a day; I went to school with a car. I grew up really easily. It was not hard like the other girls are facing right now. We never had any conversation about `You are going to get married in two days because we don’t have the money.’”

It wasn’t until she was 22 and student teaching in her former high school that she understood the reality. Every two weeks, it seemed, another student would leave.

They were, she learned, getting married.

“Why?” she asked.

“Because, Madam, we are not like you,” they told her. “You can afford it. We cannot afford it.”

“That,” Sandra said, “broke my heart.”

So, four years ago, she founded the nonprofit Muanjadi Organization, a women’s empowerment project that helps girls complete their high school education and avoid early arranged marriages.

“For many parents in the Congo, marrying off their daughters constitutes a source of revenue in a country where people live with less than $1 a day with a GDP per capita of $300,” Sandra writes on the organization’s website.

Through fundraising and donations, the organization — whose name means Brave Woman — provides tuition and supplies for girls in seventh through 12th grades at the same school Sandra attended.

Cost for one girl for one year of high school: $75.

Cost for one year of college: $350.

Anne, originally from Belgium, met Sandra and learned about Muanjadi at a state world language conference three years ago.

She brought the idea back to her French Honor Society, which was looking for a community service project.

Students learned how most girls eat just one meal a day and how the school has no water or electricity. They compared the cost of one year of high school to what teens here might spend on fancy jeans or a Starbucks coffee habit. “That’s not a lot to have the freedom to actually go to school and try to be something,” Anne said.

That, Hanna said, coupled with the specter of forced marriage, “was a pretty powerful thing to learn about.”

Last school year, Muanjadi sponsored 100 girls, 11 of them thanks to Castle View.

The honor society, which has corresponded with the girls through letters, phone and Skype, also is sponsoring a student in college — one of the girls it began sponsoring in high school three years ago. Other organization sponsors include Kent Denver Academy, Metro State, Colorado State University, a lawyers’ organization and many individuals and families.

But Hanna hopes to take the program one step further. Her new project is Portrait of a Brave Woman. Accompanied by Sandra, she has spent the past two weeks interviewing — in French — and filming girls at the school about their lives, but also about their ideas to implement change in their communities.

She plans to share the mini-documentaries with artists who will be encouraged to create paintings about a particular girl whose story connects with them. Proceeds from the sale of those paintings will go toward the girls’ personal and community goals, such as becoming a nurse or training midwives to decrease the high infant mortality rate.

The objectives are several: to empower Congolese girls, improve their communities and create meaningful cross-cultural

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“I hope community improvement brought about by women’s ideas will help to create more positive and respectful attitudes towards women in Mbuji-Mayi,” Hanna, also an artist, said. And “I hope the project empowers the girls themselves by helping them to personally make a difference.”

Her dream is unquestionably big.

But, Anne said, “There is nothing, anymore, that she can’t do.”

Hanna’s visit, Sandra said, is the concrete realization of what dreams and hard work can accomplish. And having someone their age talk to them and share ideas with them is inspirational: “You don’t know me, but you came to give me a chance to become someone.”

Which is exactly what Hanna wanted to do after reading “Half the Sky,” a book about the oppression of women and girls in the developing world.

“It really changed my outlook on the world,” she said. “I was really interested in doing whatever I could to make a difference.”

Hanna returns this week with her videos and interviews and dream.

“I’m definitely prepared for this to change my life,” she said before leaving.

Without a doubt, it will. But, in a school half a world away, girls are surely changed, too, because a stranger from a different life cared enough to learn about theirs.

That’s empowerment. The kind that makes a difference.

To learn more about Hanna Tenerowicz and Portrait of a Brave Woman, go to www. muanjadi.blogspot.com. For information about the Muanjadi Organization, go to www.muanjadi.org.

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THORNTON NEWS IN A HURRY Thornton downgrades drought status

The City of Thornton has downgraded from Stage 2 Drought Warning status to normal water supply conditions. Water supply conditions and current demand patterns indicate that Thornton’s July 1 reservoir storage will be over 80 percent of capacity, within the target range necessary for normal water supply operations. This indicates that Thornton’s water supply has recovered from the drought, and that current conditions warrant reducing the drought stage from Stage 2 Drought Warn-

ing to normal. At the beginning of the year Thornton’s reservoir levels were below normal, but the combination of late spring snows, the resulting runoff, mandatory water restrictions, and a cool, wet April and May all contributed to water supply recovery. The status was downgraded June 25. Despite this return to a normal status, residents are encouraged to keep water conservation practices in mind. For more information call the Water Resources Office at 720-977-6600 or go to www.ThorntonWater.com.

CRIME BRIEF Police search for man suspected of assault

Thornton Police have been advised of two incidents where females were approached and physically contacted by an unknown male. Both incidents occurred on bike paths along E. 128th Avenue between York Street and Steele Street, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

In both incidents, the females were approached by a male from behind and touched inappropriately. In both cases, the male let go of the females and fled the area on a bicycle.

The male is described as white in one incident, and pale white in the other incident. He is in his 20s, between 5 feet 8

inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall, with light or brown curly/wavy hair. Clothing descriptions were different in both incidents.

In one case the suspect was wearing red shorts with a white stripe around the bottom and a dark tank top or sleeveless t-shirt. In the second incident he was wearing shorts with a checkered pattern and a gray short sleeve shirt.

Please advise the Thornton Police Department (720-977-5150) if you have any information reference these incidents or if you have information about the male involved.

Alternately, information can be shared with Metro Area Crime Stoppers at 720913-7867.

Residents to ride in regional bike event

Eighteen Thornton residents will ride in the Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Courage Classic bicycle tour in an effort to raise much-needed funds for the hospital. From July 20-22 local residents will cruise the 155 miles trek through Summit County on teams such as Wheels Pro, Team Courage and The Gene Team with teammates that include doctors, nurses, current and former patients, and other hospital supporters.

Funds raised through the Courage Clas-

sic help Children’s Colorado achieve its mission to improve the health of children in our region through high-quality, coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy.

The Courage Classic, in its 24th year, has earned recognition as one of the state’s premier cycling events. The Thornton community is encouraged to support its Courage Classic cyclists by donating online. To learn more about your local riders, their teams and tour details, contact us or visit couragetours.com.

SO MUCH INSIDE THE SENTINEL THIS WEEK

Life: “Curtains” at the Arvada Center has a little bit for everyone. Page 17

Sports: Hit the links at Thorncreek Golf Course.

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ELECTION BRIEF 2013 Thornton Resident Adam Matkowsky formally announced his candidacy for city council on April 27, at a campaign kick-off event at his residence. This will be his first run for political office. Matkowsky has sev-

News: A new CrossFit gym in Westminster will make you sweat. Page 4

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He currently works for the City of Westminster.

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CrossFit gym intensifies working out

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com For the past six months Zach Wilson has been kicking people’s butts, in a good way.

He’s the owner of CrossFit Undeniable, a new CrossFit gym in Westminster, and his goal is to get people out of their comfort zones and into the best shape of their lives.

“I want to help people have a better overall quality of life,” he said.

“It’s not easy, it’s hard and a lot of work, but it’s so worth it when people are doing things they never thought possible.”

CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program concentrated on constant, varied, functional movements performed at high intensity to achieve overall physical fitness.

Wilson, a former marine, got hooked on the exercise in 2008 after being introduced to it by a friend.

During a deployment in Iraq, Wilson’s intensity to CrossFit grew and he realized he wanted to also coach CrossFit. “I realized I had a gift for coaching. I could really relate to all different types of people,” he said.

“After that, I decided I wanted to open my own gym.”

CrossFit Undeniable opened in Westminster in January. Since then, Wilson said business has steadily grown.

To reach out even further into the com-

Crossfit Undeniable owner Zach Wilson demonstrates how to flip over a large tire in his new crossfit gym in Westminster. On July 13 he is hosting a grand opening event featuring a fitness competition. Photo by Ashley Reimers munity, Wilson is hosting a grand opening event on July 13 at the gym, 7535 W 92nd Ave. The event will feature a fitness competition allowing people from the area to test their fitness skills. Wilson said anyone is

welcome to compete. The cost is $25 per person.

“People from local gyms or other CrossFit gyms can come out and try,” he said.

“The winner has bragging rights for being the most fit in the area. And after the

competition there will be a barbecue and raffle.”

The competition is also an opportunity for people to come and check out CrossFit in action.

Wilson said this type of exercise in not the typical gym work out, it’s varies every day and challenges a person in ways the elliptical can’t.

“When you show up at my CrossFit gym, you don’t have to think, the work out, it’s right there for you on the board telling you exactly what to do,” he said.

“It never gets old. All you have to do is work your butt off, and you will see results.

It throws people out of their element, but it’s worth it.”

Joel Maxfield is a coach and member of CrossFit Undeniable. He’s been doing CrossFit for seven months and is already addicted.

He said his life’s never been the same since taking up the intense work out.

“I can do things I have never been able to do like pull-ups or climbing a rope. Things I never thought were possible, but can do easily now” he said.

“I’m extremely passionate about CrossFit. I’ve never been in this kind of shape or felt this good at 30 years old.”

For more information on the gym or to compete in the fitness competition visit, www.crossfitundeniable.com.

Rally calls for immigration reform effort Activists lean on GOP to back bill that passed Senate

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A group of immigration activists rallied in Denver on July 2 to call on Colorado’s Republican U.S. representatives to support an immigration-reform bill that recently passed the Senate.

“We are calling on our Republican congressional delegation leaders to step up, to exercise leadership, to show bipartisan willingness, to follow the will of the people of Colorado,” said Julien Ross of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, during a rally that was held outside of Denver’s Republican Party headquarters.

The group waved Americans flags and held signs that signaled its desire for immigration reform at the federal level. Immigration reform is high on President Obama’s second-term priority list, but it’s an effort that faces an unknown future in the Republicancontrolled House.

The bill — which passed the Democratic-controlled Senate by a 68-32 vote on June 27 — over-

hauls immigration laws by allowing a pathway to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented workers. It also puts provisions in place that strengthen border security.

Many House Republicans have expressed concern over security issues in the bill, and some party members are opposed to a bill that they believe grants amnesty for those living here illegally.

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, has said through national media outlets that he will not bring the bill up for a vote if the majority Republicans in his caucus do not support it.

The purpose of the Denver rally, which was organized by Coloradans for Citizenship Now, was to put pressure on Colorado’s four House Republicans — Reps. Mike Coffman, Doug Lamborn, Cory Gardner and Scott Tipton — to support the Senate bill.

Through a statement issued after the rally, Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter joined rally organizers in calling on House Republicans to pass immigration reform, saying that by allowing undocumented persons a pathway to citizenship it would “lead to increased job growth and a stronger economy.”

Immigration activists rally outside Denver’s Republican Party headquarters on July 2 in support of an immigration reform bill that is making its way through Congress. Photo by Vic Vela “I hope House Republican leadership will work with Democrats in a bipartisan way to protect our borders and ensure those who are working hard, paying taxes, getting an education, learning English and not committing crimes are able to achieve their American Dream as a citizen of our country,” Perlmutter said.

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are concerned that the Senate bill doesn’t go far enough in strengthening border security. Coffman said in a statement that in 1986, when Congress passed a major immigration reform bill, the promises made “on enforcement and border security were not promises kept.”

“I will look for solutions in the House that will provide for the

reforms necessary to not only secure our borders but to verify that they remain secure,” Coffman said in the statement.

Coffman spokesman Dustin Zvonek did not wish to comment beyond what was in the statement.

Rally speakers brought up Coffman’s upcoming re-election race, a contest that surely will receive national attention.

“Latinos came out in record numbers in the last election,” said Olivia Mendoza of the Colorado Latino Forum. “This is just the beginning.”

Ezequiel Ramirez, 19, of Highlands Ranch, voted for the first time last year, and is one of Coffman’s constituents. Though he was born in the U.S., his parents were not.

“The message we want to get across is that this is potentially going to help out a lot of people,” Ramirez said.

“It’s going to help us become a better country. There’s a lot of people counting on (Coffman) and it’s really important for him to put his vote into this.

Asked by reporters how he’d characterize Coffman’s re-election chances if he does not support the bill, Ramirez said, “Best of luck.”

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opinions / yours and ours

Not only a time to vote, consider serving OK, it sounds hokey, but we believe it.

The city council and school board elections coming up this fall — always on the uneven years — feature democracy at its best.

These nonpartisan races basically involve folks who want to make a difference, and the fact that most of these positions involve little or no compensation is evidence enough.

We admire the people in this group of roughly 1,500 elected officials in Colorado because public service is one of the highest callings. And as this annual event shapes up, we like to see candidates in all races. Uncontested races simply don’t provide the choices voters should have or the valuable discourse that comes from competition.

We encourage citizens who observe vacant races in their districts and cities

our view to take a look in the mirror, think about stepping up, or think about asking someone else to step up.

Some of the best elected officials are the ones who were recognized by others for their skills, energy and insights and then urged to run. When three or four people think a neighbor has a lot to offer, it’s time to make a phone call or knock on a door. Be bold.

For those who run, we have a few friendly reminders. The odd years are the nonpartisan years. By state law, city council, school board and special

question of the week

Will Broncos win the Super Bowl?

The Denver Broncos suffered an unexpected early playoff exit by a Baltimore Ravens team last season. With the start of training camp just weeks away, we asked readers if the loss and off-season moves will catapult them to a Super Bowl championship, similar to the 1996 and 1997 seasons.

Yes, this is the Broncos’ year.

They needed to go through that kind of heartbreak to set them up for this season and next.

They might win the next two Super Bowls!

Brock Wisne

Yes, I think we are on the verge of winning a Super Bowl.

Sometimes a team has to go through some adversity before it makes it to the mountain top.

Gerald Wisne

Health will be a big issue. The Broncos were very lucky to have stayed so healthy last season.

If the core can stay healthy, there is not a team that can stop these Broncos.

Marcus Duncan

It’s tough to say.

They have the team around Peyton Manning, but we know firsthand (as Broncos fans) it is hard to get over the hump and win a Super Bowl.

I am cautiously optimistic.

Michael Denardo

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districts are nonpartisan. Although it is handy to team with their parties, we urge candidates to honor the nonpartisan framework, and we urge voters to assess candidates by looking at their character, skills and drive — not party affiliation.

The late statesman Ted Strickland of Adams County once told us that the most important asset of an elected official is an open mind. To that point we do like candidates who work hard to keep learning and stay close to the pulse of a community — continually checking in with constituents and not making assumptions.

And to the voters, remember to look for balance, look at your boards and council and think about what is missing. What is needed — an attorney, an engineer, a shop owner? And — not to discriminate but to diversify — if all the

members of the board have the same first digit in their ages, maybe older or younger representatives would improve the representative mix.

Sam Mamet, longtime executive director of the Colorado Municipal League, which interacts with 60-70 cities around the state, often emphasizes how rewarding public service is and tells those who serve that they will look back and feel good about at least one thing they had a hand in — perhaps nobody will remember what you did, but “you’ll know” he says. And of course the act of simply contributing — recognized or not — is reward for the soul.

For the most part, candidates in school board and city council races simply want to do something to better their communities. That’s good stuff. Be part of it one way or the other.

New tech engulfs thread of cultural continuity Let’s play a little game: I’m going to quote a famous line, and you’re going to try to remember what it was from. Ready?

“Luke, I am your father.”

Okay, that’s an easy one. How about: “Fly, my pretties, Fly!!”

Getting a little harder, huh? Okay, let’s try this one on for size: “With malice toward none, with charity for all ... “ Still with me? Actually, I’m guessing there’s an interesting split of readers here: everybody over the age of about 55 probably knew the answer to all three; people between 30 and 55 probably knew the first two; and, likely, anyone under 30 has very little idea where the last two come from.

Of course, the first one was easy: “Star Wars,” or, to be more accurate, “The Empire Strikes Back.” The second one, familiar to many, is from “The Wizard of Oz.” Weirdly, I don’t think my own children have ever seen that movie, though I reference it here.

Growing up, we watched it once a year — it was like an event in our house the night it came on.

But I haven’t seen it on television in forever, and I know I’ve never rented it for my children to watch.

I was thinking about this the other day in the context of cultural continuity. There are many things that are second nature, part of the shared wisdom, of my generation and older that are not getting passed down to our children. As trivial as “Fly my pretties” is by itself, it is symptomatic of a growing chasm between generations. While there’s always been, and will always be, differences between generations, I think the separation between the generations of rotary phoneusers and of tweeters is wider than it’s ever been, which makes it difficult to maintain and pass on what holds us together.

And, while “Oz” probably doesn’t matter, the last quote matters very much. Last week I spent all of my Facebook time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday posting narrative of the Battle of Gettysburg, in honor of the

150th anniversary of that great battle. And it occurred to me that I only know Gettysburg because I chose to learn about it well after my formal education had ended; in fact, in 22 years of formal schooling, I had never once actually studied the Civil War, much less that one, pivotal battle.

And, it turns out, that is true of most of my Facebook friends, and most people my age. We studied all about the horrible way America treated the indians after the Civil War, but we never learned the names Lee, Grant, Meade, Longstreet, or Chamberlain.

Which also means that we never learned about how Lincoln tried to heal a nation with that famous quote from his second inaugural.

Our cultural heritage is made up of a diverse body of knowledge which can only be preserved if we choose to pass it on. Likewise, that common heritage gives us one small thread which can link the generations and give the tapestry of American life a coherence that it sometimes lacks.

So, in the wake of celebrating July Fourth, let’s try to find ways to celebrate our common history — not just the bright colors of the tapestry, but the fine stitching that holds it together.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Pursuing happiness, out my back door g

During last week’s festivities to celebrate our nation’s independence, I spent some time reflecting on our unalienable rights or — granted by our Constitution — to life, ove liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Life and liberty were pretty easy to deirec- fine. But what about happiness? Is it found e, through family, career, service, travel, lifeund long learning? Is my concept of happiness ard- different than yours? ho How, and where, do I pursue my happil ness? da So I decided to look for what makes me m- happy. he In the process, I discovered that my own pursuit of happiness starts right here, right is outside my back door, actually. Here are few of may favorites: 1) Visiting Clear Creek where it crosses im- Kipling Street. In addition to the happy heir mallards usually cooling off in the little art pond on the east side of Kipling, I recently saw a heron standing stately and elegant in the reeds, a glimpse of the magical in an

ordinary setting.

2) Riding the Ralston Creek Trail. On my bike, I glide from shaded stream banks and wooden bridges to residential neighborhoods along West Woods Golf Club to stretches of wildlife habitat out to the reservoir. (Up at the top, I also enjoy the sun with the occasional snake or lizard.) From where I live, I can ride a 16-mile picturesque round trip up and over the reservoir.

3) Enjoying any patio, anywhere. A view of the mountains, a view of the city, a view of my neighbor’s cookout … I can pursue

happiness on a patio and simply bask in the sun, the shade, the sheer delight of something cool to drink and someplace cool to hang out.

4) Taking in Red Rocks, again. Just named the best outdoor music venue in the U.S. by Rolling Stone magazine, Red Rocks is more than an unbeatable place to attend a concert. On my recent visit to the amphitheater — in addition to the familiar-but-always-breathtaking scenic beauty — the sight of dozens (maybe hundreds) of early-morning zealots running the stairs, doing push-ups down the seats, or jumping squats up the seats was as dizzying to me as the view.

5) Looking out from Lookout Mountain.

Or looking down from Lookout Mountain.

It’s always exhilarating, especially if I’ve just slogged my way up through Chimney Gulch. (I think I’ll hitch a ride with my bike to the top next time and just enjoy the mountain biking downhill.)

My most recent car trip up Lookout

Mountain was with a young friend from the Czech Republic who had never been there. It was exceptionally fun to see her surprise and wonder as we wound around to the top. We stopped a couple of times for photos of the city to the east and the mountains to the west.

On our way down, as we slowed for a turn, we saw the doe. And she saw us.

A road cyclist and another car stopped.

In this quiet stretch of time, even in this urban-accessible place, there was a subtle communion.

Our Constitution guarantees our right to pursue that which makes us happy, and this particular moment will always remain a piece of my own personal pursuit of happiness.

Andrea Doray is a writer who loves Colorado, and likes to share it. She sends her thoughts and wishes to those affected by the wildfires in our state, and elsewhere.

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Cousins offer joys in family relationships Lots to Talk About

When I was growing up we had some “town” cousins who spent lots of time on the farm with us. Noreen and Bob would stay overnight a lot and we had so much fun together.

Although we’re now old we still try to get together. Sadly, it’s mostly at funerals that now compel us to renew our cousin relationships.

Come See Us

A few months ago the phone rang and it was a cousin “once removed” whom we hadn’t connected with for several years.

Katie from Santa Barbara said she’s on her way to New York but could she stop over in Colorado for two days?

Of course we were thrilled, and we made plans for a big barbecue on the Fourth of July with all the families who could come. Katie was pleased that so many could make it.

First Met

We met Katie when she came to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado.

Because she was about the same age as our five children, she spent a lot of free time with us.

But eventually she left to go back home.

We missed her but as often happens we went on with our lives and the communication lessened. Years went by, except for a few Christmas cards.

From Alaska to Nebraska and back The month of June proved to be jampacked with wonderful travel adventures.

Seven friends and I decided that a cruise to Alaska via the Inside Passage was in order.

The planning actually began nearly a year ago. After all, we didn’t want to rush into anything. Our Holland America cruise left from Vancouver, British Columbia, but we discovered that it was considerably less expensive to fly to Bellingham, Wash., and take a shuttle bus to Vancouver.

Our overnight stay in Vancouver whetted our appetites to plan an extended stay in that lovely city. We did have time to visit the famous Stanley Park and the Gastown Historic District, where we happened upon a delightful Italian restaurant just in time for dinner. Our cruise began late afternoon the next day. Thankfully, the seas in the inside passage are smooth and my newfound best (traveling) friend, the transdermal patch, worked very well.

The cruise itinerary included stops in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway where we went on some extraordinary excursions.

Among those chosen were whale watching, a lumberjack competition, a city tour via a “duck” (an amphibious vehicle), a narrowgauge-train trip into the mountains, and a seaplane tour of five glaciers (one of my personal favorites).

There was also time to explore the towns. Tourism plays a large part in the economies of the three cities, as do the fishing and lumbering industries.

After we docked in Seward, we took a bus to Anchorage where six of us rented a van and spent another three days visiting Denali National Park, and Fairbanks where we took a tour on a paddlewheel riverboat; the tour included watching a dog-sled team work out and a stop at an Indian village. We returned to Anchorage on the

Pipeline Highway.

As is to be expected, the scenery is breath-taking and we were lucky enough to have very favorable weather for the majority of the trip. We almost saw the top of Mount McKinley — something rare for this time of year. While we saw a number of animals, I was surprised that we didn’t see more. It was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I highly recommend it.

My next adventure took me to my sister and brother’s farm and lake just outside Columbus, Neb. My daughter, Suzie; son, BJ; and I were the only representatives from our immediate clan. We weren’t lonely, however, as more than 40 people were there. A highlight of this adventure was a fish fry featuring more than 40 pounds of fish that had been caught in the lake. One of my nephews engineered that monumental undertaking. In a word: delicious! I got to do one of my favorite things in the world, which is taking a nap on the 100-year-old (literally) hide-a-bed (honestly) in the cabin, with a summer breeze blowing through the windows. Life doesn’t get much better than that.

Until next time, I’ll see you around town.

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

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We had a lot of catching up to do but it seemed like only yesterday that we were together.

She wanted to know more about her grandfather’s side of the family. Her grandfather was my “Uncle Brose”.

I showed her the autobiography my dad had written and she gleaned a ton of information from it. She had some information already passed down – some was correct, some wasn’t.

Yes, our great grandparents came from Detroit to Minnesota. No, the last baby did not weigh 18 lbs. Uncle Brose, the last of 18 children born of the union, did weight 14 pounds at birth and Grandmother Beste died at age 43 after birthing all those children.

Katie spent a lot of time reading about this large Beste clan and wanting to know more.

Too Fast

Of course the couple of days we spent together went by too fast and through tears we said goodbye and she vowed to bring her mother next time. Her mother, Mary, is my first cousin, daughter of Uncle Brose and Auntie Celeste. It was just amazing to learn how alike our families are and how precious cousins are. We will never let so many years slip away between visits again.

We’ll keep the cousins in our thoughts prayers and actions as we live out the rest of our days.

Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.

Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

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In tornado country, what goes around comes around DIA twister is reminder of Colorado weather patterns

notable colorado tornadoes

By Kevin Vaughan and Burt Hubbard I-News Network

The tornado sighting that set off alarms and frightened passengers at Denver International Airport June 18 was a startling reminder that Colorado is indeed twister country.

Since 1950, only six other states have experienced more tornadoes than the 1,948 documented here, an I-News examination of federal weather data found.

And two of the state’s fastest-growing counties — Weld and Adams, which surrounds DIA — had the most tornadoes during that 63-year span. Combined, they accounted for 410 tornadoes, more than one of every five. In addition, the Weld County town of Windsor experienced the most destructive twister in state history.

And then there’s the airport, sitting on the high plains 25 miles from downtown Denver. On an average day, DIA sees about 145,000 passengers, and at any given time as many as 20,000 people may be in the terminal and concourses. Officials there are keenly aware that the airport could become a tornado bull’s-eye at any time.

Two separate tabletop exercises conducted earlier this year for just such an eventuality became showtime reality June 18.

“We followed protocol, and everything went very smoothly,” Laura Coale, director of media relations at DIA, said June 19.

There were no reported injuries on June 18 when the tornado was sighted, nor was there damage or calls for paramedics, she said. The tornado was preliminarily rated an EF1 by the National Weather Service, and touched down between two runways on the airport’s east side.

Beginning in 1971, tornadoes in the United States were categorized on what was known as the Fujita Scale, a six-step ranking — from F0, the weakest, to F5, the strongest. The different categories accounted for potential for damage inflicted by a particular tornado.

An aerial view on May 23, 2008, shows parts of Windsor, Colo., which was hit by a massive tornado early the day before. The storm killed a man and damaged or destroyed at least 100 homes. File photo In 2007, the Enhanced Fujita Scale was adopted, which updated the rating system to include a specific range of wind speed for each category of tornadoes. The new system ranked tornadoes from EF0, the weakest, to EF5, the most powerful.

DIA has safe spaces

Even in practice scenarios that assume backed-up traffic at DIA with larger passenger loads, the airport has a safe place for everyone. In addition to the bathrooms and stairwells, the airport can evacuate people to the underground baggage tunnels if necessary, officials have said.

On May 8, 1975 — long before DIA was even conceived — an F3 tornado touched down near 56th Avenue and Picadilly Road

tornado facts and figures since 1950 Top months for tornadoes June — 714 July — 422 May — 422 August — 192 April — 90 September — 45 October — 39 March — 22 Feb. — 2 Top five tornados for injuries May 22, 2008 — 78 injuries, one fatality, Windsor June 3, 1981 — 42 injuries, Thornton June 6, 1990 — 14 injuries, Limon Oct. 17, 1971 — 9 injuries, Wray March 28, 2007 — 9 injuries , 2 fatalities, Holly Top five counties for tornadoes Weld — 252 Adams — 158 Washington — 133

Elbert — 101 Kit Carson — 93 Top five tornadoes in miles traveled May 22, 2008 — Windsor — 38.7 miles June 18, 1951 — Crowley and Otero counties — 29.9 miles March 28, 2007 — Prowers and Kiowa counties (Holly) — 28 miles Sept. 18, 1986 — Morgan County — 25 miles June 9, 1990 — Larimer and Weld counties — 23 miles May 17, 1962 — Baca County — 23 miles Most destructive (property damage) since 1996 $147 million — Windsor — May 22, 2008 $8 million — El Paso County — May 28, 2001 (two others occurred at the

same time in El Paso that caused a total of $120,000 in damage) $6 million — Arapahoe County — Aug. 29, 2002 $4.01 million — Prowers and Kiowa counties (Holly) — March 28, 2007 $4 million — Lincoln County — May 31, 1999 Top five widest tornados May 22, 2008 — Windsor — 1,760 yards June 17, 1953 — Conejos County — 1,417 yards July 5, 2000 — Logan County — 1,320 yards June 9, 2001 — Lincoln County — 1,320 yards May 5, 1996 — Washington County — 1,320 yards Source: An I-News analysis of 63 years of tornado data kept by the National Weather Service

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and tracked to the northeast. It was on the ground for four miles and was a quartermile wide.

Back then, the area was farmland, and the twister did no damage. But if that historic tornado had been the one to hit June 18, it could have been a different story. That tornado’s track went directly across present-day Pena Boulevard, across a runway and into the west-side parking lot next to the main terminal.

While it’s true that tornadoes are much more common in Colorado than one might realize, it’s equally true that they are not likely to pack the power of those that hit farther east — such as the destructive and deadly twisters that ravaged parts of Oklahoma in May. “They certainly do occur in Colorado,” said Josh Wurman, of the Center for Severe Weather Research in Boulder. “Sometimes they can be quite major — there have been famous tornadoes, like the Limon tornado and the Windsor tornado, which have caused a lot of damage. There probably have been a lot of tornadoes capable of causing F4-, F5-type damage that just have churned through open rangeland, and prior to recent decades have not even been reported at all, even as a tornado.”

State racks up twisters

An I-News examination of data since 1950 kept by the National Weather Service showed that Colorado experiences frequent, if not always powerful, tornadoes: • Five of the 10 counties with the most tornadoes were along the Front Range. In addition to Weld and Adams, they included El Paso, Arapahoe and Elbert counties.

• Despite their frequency, tornadoes have killed only five people in Colorado since 1950 — two people near Holyoke in 1960, two people in Holly in 2007 and one person in Windsor in 2008.

• A total of 283 residents have been injured by 53 tornadoes since 1950. More than 40 percent of the injuries came from two tornadoes — the Windsor tornado, which injured 78, and one in Thornton in 1981, which injured 42.

• The greatest concentration of tornadoes took place in the four-year time period from 1990 to 1993, spawning 283 twisters — or about one of every seven recorded since 1950. However, record keeping in the 1950s and 1960s may have undercounted tornadoes. The national database shows only one tornado taking place in 1959 and only two each in 1950 and 1964.

• At least 10 tornadoes have caused $1 million or more in damage.

Few powerful tornadoes Since 1950, a tornado rated either F5 or EF5 has never been recorded in Colorado.

Only one twister was rated as either F4 or EF4 — a twister in 1977 in Baca County — and 21 were categorized as either F3 or EF3.

The rest were less powerful — 111 that were F2 or EF2; 531 that were F1 or EF1; and 1,229 that were F0 or EF0, including a small-but-dramatic tornado that startled motorists at nearly 12,000 feet on Mount

• Nov. 4, 1922: A freak late fall tornado hit a farmhouse in Lincoln County at 5 a.m., killing four and injuring 25 others, and later that morning it hit a school in the Holyoke area, killing one and injuring three.

• Aug. 10, 1924: A tornado hit just east of the High Plains hamlet of Thurman, killing 10 people — nine of them children — at a farmhouse.

• June 27, 1960: An early evening twister that was on the ground for six miles north of Holyoke in northeastern Colorado killed two motorists and injured three other people.

• Oct. 17, 1971: A relatively rare October tornado injured nine people and caused more than $1 million in damage after touching down on the south side of Wray just after 9 p.m. and barreling up Main Street.

• June 3, 1981: A twister that skipped across Thornton inflicted millions in damage an injured at least 42 people.

• June 18, 1987: A twister that was on the ground for about a mile touched down at an elevation of roughly 9,000 feet at Colorado State University’s Pingree Park campus, uprooting an estimated 1,500 trees and destroying a just-completed ropes course.

• June 6, 1990: A tornado that hit Limon just before 9 p.m. inflicted severe damage but no serious injuries.

• March 28, 2007: A powerful twister that was on the ground for more than 30 miles killed two people, injured several others, and wiped out homes and other buildings in Holly.

• May 22, 2008: A tornado that hit Windsor killed one person, injured 78 others and inflicted heavy damage along its 38-mile path.

• July 30, 2012: A small but well-defined twister touched down at an elevation of 11,900 feet on Mount Evans — believed to be the second highest tornado ever recorded.

— Kevin Vaughan Source: Tornado Project; National Weather Service; The Denver Post; Tornado History Project Evans road last July 28.

An additional 55 of the state’s tornadoes were listed as “unknown.”

“The good news is that the vast majority of our tornadoes are weak — EF0, EF1 — so those winds go up to maybe 130 mph or so, and those tornadoes don’t cause a lot of damage,” said Bob Glancy, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Boulder office.

Two EF5 twisters that hit the Oklahoma City area in late May took more than 30 lives and injured nearly 500 people — one in the town of Moore, and one near the town of El Reno that took the lives of two well-respected Colorado storm chasers. At one point that twister was 2.6 miles across — the widest ever recorded.

Those tornadoes were part of large, rotating storms known as supercells — which are much more common as you move east out of Colorado. Although they can occur here, they are less likely, in part because the moisture flowing north from the Gulf of Mexico doesn’t often reach Colorado.

But that doesn’t mean there can’t be big trouble here.

Windsor storm unusual

“Nothing’s impossible in meteorology, and the Windsor storm is an example,” Glancy said.

That tornado, which touched down at about 11:30 a.m. on May 22, 2008, was rated an EF3, and it was unusual in many respects: it hit before noon, it was a mile wide, it was on the ground for 38 miles, and it traveled from the southeast to the northwest.

It also killed one person, injured 78 others and inflicted $147 million in property damage, making it the most destructive tornado in state history.

“It wasn’t an EF5, but that’s an example of what could happen here,” Glancy said.

The I-News analysis also found that other historic twisters that in decades past hit harmlessly in open land could have different consequences if they struck the same places today.

On May 20, 1961, for example, a twister hit open land just outside Castle Rock where the Douglas County Courthouse stands today, and on July 19, 1985, another touched down on land where Lone Tree’s Sky Ridge Medical Center is now located.

While there’s no way to predict the future, it’s inevitable that the state will experience more tornadoes.

Wurman, the Boulder-based weather researcher, said he’d advise people to be aware but also not overreact. There’s no reason to dig a hole in the backyard and construct a tornado shelter, he said.

“If I were going to list ways to spend your money to stay safe, I would list getting a new car with better air bags higher than Tornado continues on Page 9

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d Book crafts Mandela story for children “Nelson Mandela” by Kadir Nelson Katherine Tegen Books / HarperCollins $17.99 / $19.99 Canada 32 pages Your mother sent you to your room the other day. You hate that.

You didn’t think you were being naughty but Mama did, and she punished you. You had to sit in your room alone for awhile, and you cried, maybe, or pouted because it just wasn’t fair.

Now imagine being locked in a room for years and years and years for no good reason.

That’s what happened to a great man in Africa, and in the book “Nelson Mandela”

by Kadir Nelson, you’ll read about that man and his life.

Rolihlahla loved to play with his friends, fighting pretend-battles and hunting with slingshots on the grassy hills of Qunu, South Africa. But he couldn’t play forever: Rolihlahla was smart, and smartness like that needed an education. Rolihlahla’s mother knew she would miss him while he was away, and she tried hard not to cry.

At school, Rolihlahla’s teacher refused to say his Xhosa name, so she called him “Nelson.”

As Nelson grew, he attended the finest schools in Johannesburg. He became a lawyer so he could help his poor and powerless African countrymen.

But something else bothered Nelson just as much as poverty: the South African government had a policy that split its citizens into three groups, and it wasn’t fair. They called it apartheid, and Africans hated it.

So Nelson organized rallies and spoke to the people. He was jailed for speaking

up, but he never stopped fighting against apartheid. He married and became a father, but he never stopped fighting. He organized rallies and protests, and never stopped fighting. A warrant for his arrest was put out, but Nelson never stopped fighting …

Until he was caught, arrested, and imprisoned.

He was sent to a small island where he sat in a tiny room every day, eating cold meals and working hard labor. He was there so long that when he got out, his children had all grown up. More importantly, South Africa had ended apartheid.

Finally, after almost 28 years, Nelson Mandela was set free. He was elected as South Africa’s new leader. And the people celebrated.

You always want to give your child a good sense of history, whether it’s in the

past or in the making. “Nelson Mandela” is a good book for both.

Author Kadir Nelson gives kids just the right amount of information here; he’s honest in telling what happened, without being scary. Curious kids will appreciate that this book is made kid-friendlier with a two-page section at the end that could help answer lots of questions. But Kadir Nelson’s words are only half the appeal.

Nelson is also the illustrator here, and his paintings – from the magnificent cover to every page inside – are addictive. It’s the artwork that makes this a book you’ll want to browse, whether your children are around or not.

Children ages 4-7 will love this story, and I think older gradeschoolers will appreciate it, too. If your child needs a little time out for reading, “Nelson Mandela” is a book you should make room for.

Book reviewer Teri Schlichenmeyer may be reached at bookwormsez@realaspen. com.

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Avoid Summer Slide

Library visits are critical during the summer. Bring home a variety of fiction and nonfiction books, and attend library programs. Then sit in a cozy spot, read with good expression and discuss the story.

Connect relaxation and resting with reading a book.

As your children are learning letters and beginning sounds, occasionally ask them to identify some on a page. Ask children questions about the story (who, what, when, where, why and how) to check for comprehension. Read favorite books many times until children can pretend to read the book themselves. Perhaps they can retell some of it. Encourage children to dress

Once children are in first grade, it is very important to practice reading every day.

Children can practice to avoid a summer slide backward that requires reteaching in the fall while other students zoom ahead.

Summer, after all, is one third as long as a school year.

Ten to 20 minutes reading out loud every day makes a difference. There is a rule of five to help choose books. If your children put a finger on five or more words that they don’t know on a typical page, they probably need help reading the book. It doesn’t mean they shouldn’t choose it, just that they will need help and tire easily.

Perhaps take turns reading paragraphs.

Read at the same time so they mimic your good expression. If they don’t know a word, tell them after giving them time to think.

Watch for correct reading of punctuation.

Stop and lower pitch for periods at the end of sentences. Raise pitch at question marks. Pause at commas and sound excited at exclamation marks. Expression helps comprehension.

Look for books with reading levels and chapter books like “ The Magic Tree House” series. Your librarians will help. Keep track of reading minutes and give rewards, including special activities or privileges with you.

Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group.

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Still, he said, “A tornado is pretty unlikely to be your cause of death, whether or not you live in Colorado, or in Oklahoma or Kansas, because the number of people killed every year in tornadoes, typically, is less than 100.

“People shouldn’t live in fear of tornadoes.”

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Typically, Empty Nesters or buyers in retirement are looking to rightsize, but this trend applies to anyone looking to buy their next home.One of the ways current students or even recent graduates can make themselves more attractive to prospective employers is to find the right internship. Internships are not always easy to get, and many of them don’t pay. But students who find the right internship often look back and recognize that their internship was their first step toward a rewarding career, and a step that provided valuable insight into their chosen field. To find the right internship, consider the following tips.

Whether you are interested in living in a traditional neighborhood or a master-planned community full of amenities, with these simple steps you will be able to find the rightsized home to fit your needs.

SPACE For the first time in many years, smaller homes have become much more dominant in the marketplace.

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Less space means less to maintain inside and out, providing more time to enjoy the home and less time cleaning. Smaller homes also can help to rightsize costs, from the energy bill to the mortgage, which is always an attractive feature. Looking at the bigger picture, a smaller home carries a reduced carbon footprint and adds to the environmental appeal of such a decision.

UPKEEP For some, the most important home amenity is maintenance or the lack thereof. A home within a masterplanned community, for example, appeals to those who have reached a point in their lives where they want to spend less time taking care of a home and more time enjoying their home.

Generally designed to provide lowmaintenance properties, these communities allow for a lock-and-leave lifestyle, meaning if the homeowner wants to leave for a long weekend or an extended holiday, they simply lock their home and leave without needing to arrange to have the grass cut and watered, or snow shoveled from the sidewalk. Even if they aren’t traveling, these homeowners can also enjoy

being at home and not having those tasks on their to-do list, ever thanks to the maintenance provided by the Home Owner’s Association (HOA).

COST When looking for a home, cost is oftentimes the leading factor in any search. Cost varies greatly depending on the age and size of a home, the surrounding community and a number of other factors that figure into the value of a home. When looking for your next home, make sure to consider what matters most to you – style of home, amenities, walkability, etc. – knowing the rightsize cost will affect which elements are possible.

One way to rightsize your cost, yet still afford many of the community features you want, is to look in a neighborhood or master-planned community that offers multiple housing types. When a mixture of housing types is available – single-family, patio home or other style – it is much more reasonable to expect to find the rightsized mortgage to fit your financial needs. And, when you bring together home styles that appeal to everyone from young professionals and growing families, to Empty Nesters and active adults, a vibrant community is the result.

As you head out to find your next home, don’t think of it as fitting in

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Author’s Byline: Jeff Hall is senior sales and marketing manager for Solterra, a master-planned community in Lakewood. He may be reached at 303.790.6582 or jeff.hall@brookfieldrp.com. For more information about Solterra, please visit www.MySolterra.com.

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Georgia Hendricks (Lauren Shealy) and Aaron Fox (Jeffrey Roark) are two of the suspects in a Broadway murder mystery in “Curtains” at the Arvada Center. Courtesy photos

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“Curtains,” the Arvada Center’s summer musical, has a bit of everything for everybody.

The show — with music and lyrics from John Kander and Fed Ebb (“Cabaret” and “Chicago”) — will play at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., until July 28. Performances will be Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

“There’s all these great different genres in the show — westerns, ’60s musicals, romances — that we get to bring out,” said director Gavin Mayer. “It gives a really interesting perspective on all these different genres.”

The story of “Curtains” takes place in 1959 at an old colonial theater in Boston, where it’s opening night for the broadway-bound cast of “Robin’ Hood of the Old West.”

Unfortunately the star of the show has been murdered,

and it’s up to Lieutenant Frank Cioffi to suss out the perpetrator of the crime.

Cioffi — who himself is a fan of the theater — has no shortage of suspects from the company — there’s the sharptongued producer, a recently divorced songwriting team, a pompous British director, or the sweet understudy.

While Mayer said the “whodunnit” aspect of the play is the story’s driving force, there’s a lot of fun to be had in looking at its different elements.

He said he wanted the “Robin Hood” show within the show to feel real, and so he and the creative team at the center researched how musicals were produced in the late ’50s and early ’60s.

“The goal for us was to create to real shows in one — ‘Curtains’ If you go and ‘Robin Hood,’” Mayer said.

WHAT: “Curtains” “We want people to get just as lost in the plot of ‘Robin Hood’ as anyWHERE: Arvada Center thing else.”

6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Close to home

“Curtains” is a sort of homeWHEN: Through July 28 coming for one of the stars, Erica Tuesday - Saturday - 7:30 p.m.

Sweany, who plays Niki Harris, the Wednesday - 1 p.m. understudy of the dead actress.

Sweany is an Arvada native, Saturday - Sunday - 2 p.m. who went to Pomona High School, COST: $36 - $76 where Mayer was her drama teacher. She currently lives and works in INFORMATION: 720-898New York City, but she’s back home 7200 or www.arvadacenter. for the summer while staring in org “Curtains.”

“My agent got me any audition, and I was so excited when I heard that Gavin was the director of the show,” she said. “It’s great to be back here in Colorado — it’s really easy and comfortable place to be.”

She also said she remembers seeing productions at the Arvada Center and going to summer theater camps that the center hosted as well, so it’s been a thrill to be back.

Sweany said she has had a great time getting lost in all the different genres in the play, and while it might not be a particularly well-known work, it’s a kind of hidden gem.

“The play really works well here — it’s charming, funny and has a lot of heart,” she said.

“There is a lot to see, and a lot to fall in love with.”

Lt. Frank Cioffi (Jim Paulos) has to find a murderer in which an entire Broadway production is suspect in the Arvada Center’s “Curtains.”

Who wants to be a millionaire? Now, you can be, as the syndicated game show will audition Denverites on July 12, at the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” auditions will include a timed multiple choice test and, for those people who pass, an interview with one of the show’s producers.

Auditioners will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis and producers will audition as many people as they can.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. resident and meet all eligibility requirements. Rules and times can be found on “Millionaire’s” website at www. millionairetv.com.

A new season of “Millionaire” will debut at 2 p.m. Sept. 2, on KMGH-Channel 7 with new host Cedric the Entertainer.

AvidGolfer reaches 100

Colorado AvidGolfer is celebrating a 100th milestone.

Not that the local magazine is becoming a centenarian — it still has a few years to go before hitting that drive — rather CAG is publishing its 100th issue with the July edition, on newsstands and online (www. coloradoavidgolfer.com) this week.

Editor Jon Rizzi realized a couple of months ago that the magazine was approaching its 100th edition.

“It’s been a really great run so far,” he said.

To celebrate CAG No. 100, the pages pay homage to past covers along with its current cover guy Billy Casper, whose company recently took over management of The Golf Club at Ravenna in Douglas County’s Waterton Canyon area.

Other big names whose mugs have graced the coveted CAG cover include: Todd Helton (first cover), John Elway (twice), Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Jill McGill, Amelia Earhart (last month), Amy Van Dyken, John Lynch, Terrell Davis, Don Cheadle, Kevin Costner, David Duval, Tom Weiskopf and on and on.

But Rizzi doesn’t let the fairway grass grow under his feet. He’s set his sights on Broncos QB Peyton Manning for a future cover.

“He’s only been here for a year, so we’re still working on that,” Rizzi said.

After celebrating the biggest issue ever in 2006 just before The International held its last tournament at Castle Pines, CAG, along with the rest of the country, figuratively boarded up the windows to brace against the recession’s storm.

“We weathered the recession, which hit the golf business and publishing business very hard,” Rizzi said. “We kept our hand firmly on the tiller and navigated the waters. We pulled back from nine issues to eight issues a year, which made us a stronger publication.”

Rizzi, employee No. 1, was supported by co-captain and publisher Allen Walters, employee No. 2 in the company majority owned by The Baker brothers — Dick, Don and Ray. What does Rizzi hope to accomplish for the magazine’s next 100 issues?

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want to continue to come up with some new ideas and new ways of covering the Colorado golf scene. We always want to be the ultimate resource for golf in Colorado.”

Bubbles and bites for charity

The American Wine Society Denver Chapter invites you to celebrate summer wines with bubbles and bites, beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at The Washington Park Boathouse (Exposition Avenue between Downing and Franklin).

The effervescent event benefits Sense of Security, an organization that helps to ensure that breast cancer patients receive the financial assistance they need while undergoing treatment. Your participation in this event helps to add to patients’ quality of life during this difficult time (check it out at www.senseofsecurity.org). Sense of Security is my pet charity, and I’ve been fortunate to help raise thousands of dollars for this worthy nonprofit for several years.

The Boathouse overlooks the south shore of Smith Lake in the northern half of Washington Park, and is close to Exposition and Downing. Parking is available along the perimeter of the park or there is limited parking within the park using the following entrances: Marion and Virginia (north side), Exposition and Downing (west side), Kentucky and Franklin (east side) or Mississippi and Franklin (south side).

To order tickets, go to www.blacktie-

colorado.com/rsvp/rsvp.cfm?eventcode=%2 6%3E%2B%26L2%40%5B%5F. Another event benefitting Sense of Security: The Bra Project for Breast Cancer has kicked off at Coquette Boutique in Cherry Creek North. Local survivors have created amazing works of bra art, which are available to the public during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Bidding is now open! Photos can be found on Coquette’s Facebook page (www.facebook. com/pages/Coquette-Boutique-Denver/90408419877). Stop by or call 303-3557770 to place your bid. Artists include Keri Christiansen, Anne Fanganello, Sue Miller and Joby Koren, among others. All proceeds benefit Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation and Sense of Security. Bidding ends at the wrap-up event at 6 p.m. on July 12, at Coquette, 3003 E. 3rd Ave.

Blues & BBQ accepts challenge

The Duke Street Kings’ 16th Annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Block Party — set for July 14 in Olde Town Arvada — has accepted the challenge to raise more than $25,000 as the Silver Sponsor of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project that benefits Habitat for Humanity.

In addition to donating the money raised during the Blues & BBQ music festival, the Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Foundation will provide volunteers to help the former president build housing in Denver for those who are less fortunate.

The festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. and an all-day pass is just $10. Music will be performed on three stages and you can dine and drink on Colorado’s best barbecue and beer that includes 70 street vendors.

The past 15 years the festival has donated more than $80,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The Blues and BBQ for Better Housing Block Party is the Denver Habitat’s longest-running fundraiser.

For more information, visit www. bluesnbbq.com.

Paladins return

After a nearly 10-year hiatus, legendary rockabilly and Western swing legends the Paladins have reunited to perform in Denver again on July 12, at Denver’s storied “Ninth Avenue West,” now named La Rumba. Sure to be a live-music and dancing highlight of the year for many fans, the all-original lineup will feature founding members Dave Gonzales and Thomas Yearsley.

Tickets can be purchased in advance through www.Ticketfly.com, or at the door.

Admission is 21 and over only, and doors open at 9 p.m.

The Paladins, from San Diego, were founded in the early 1980s by guitarist Dave Gonzalez and his high school friend and double bass player, Thomas Yearsley. They have recorded nine studio and three live albums, and along the way built a reputation as one of America’s hardestworking live bands.

Dish, Southwest Airlines team up

Now, thanks to Dish Network and Southwest Airlines, TV flies free. Douglas County-based Dish is sponsoring free TV for all customers on eligible Southwest flights.

The service offers 10 channels of live television and 75 on-demand programs

to wi-fi enabled devices such as smart phones, tablets and laptops. Usage is unlimited and only requires a Southwest passenger to view a Dish commercial.

Morrison welcomes back beer fest

The 17th annual Biergarten Festival returns to Morrison on July 12-14.

The popular traditional German beer garden will be held at the TEV Edelwiss Pavilion at 17832 Highway 8 between The Fort restaurant and the town of Morrison.

The beer garden hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on July 12; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 13; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 14, which will feature a German brunch or Frühschoppen.

For more information, contact Executive Director Joshua Seeberg at 303-8371146 or Seeberg@GACC-CO.org. Or you can visit www.biergartenfest.com.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on an employee listening to an advertisement on Colorado Public Radio: Ad voice over: “What is baroque music?”

Employee: “That’s when the music is not fixed; it’s broke.”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. Send her Mile High Life column tips and eavesdroppings at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-6195209.

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School gets a playground makeover

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Students at Cherry Drive Elementary School in Thornton will start their upcoming school year with some snazzy new playground equipment.

The school has received a $95,300 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Colorado Health Foundation for a revitalization of its play yard.

Before being awarded the grant, school staff, parents and students worked closely with Tri-County Health Department and the Colorado Center for Community Development (CCCD) on a master plan funded

by Tri County Health.

“The master plan was truly a collaboration. The idea was to really rejuvenate the current playground and have the design in place before applying for the GOCO funds,” said Amy Bruce, director of grants for the Adams 12 Five Star School District.

“The school and parents have been involved from the ground level in development of the plan, and their ownership and excitement for the vision is palpable” The additions to Cherry Drive’s play-

ground will include an outdoor classroom covered by a shade structure; a physicalactivity plaza; nature-inspired play structures, including a honey bee and ant; and a raised learning garden complemented by a wellness curriculum allowing students to grow vegetables that will be donated to the Thornton Food Bank.

Bruce said the design is meant to draw students into their natural environment, which ties into the theme of the school.

“At Cherry Drive, students are encouraged to be healthy, be physically active, eat well, speak well, get along with others well and work well with others,” she said.

“This playground will help the students do all of these things and will also be a reminder to students to do those things.”

School staff want to eventually add a grass field and fitness trail.

Bruce said the school will apply for additional grant funds for this part of the project.

Bruce said the amount of work and collaboration with the school and with the city of Thornton ha been essential.

Because GOCO grants are awarded to

Cherry Drive Elementary School in Thornton was awarded a $95,339 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado and the Colorado Health Foundation to improve the current playground, pictured, that was built in 1974. Photo by Ashley Reimers local governments, not schools, the district partnered with Thornton to make the project possible.

a berry good pick Adams County farm serves up local produce, education

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Not one day is the same for Tim Ferrell, owner of Berry Patch Farms in Brighton. He wakes up to a new challenge every day, which for him is the reason he’s been growing and raising fruit and vegetables since the 1980’s.

“The best part about my job is the fact that it’s never boring,” he said. “There’s always some kind of challenge to face, which is good.”

Tim and his wife Claudia started their life in farming with a small plot of land.

Then years later they expanded to their current 40acre Berry Patch Farms in 1998. The couple now grows and sells a large variety of fruits and vegetables, with strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, watermelons, tomatoes and lettuce at the top of the list for most people. Tim says Claudia does a great job selecting items that will sell the easiest.

“When we first started we were using only half of the property. But now we use every space of the property and could easily do more,” Tim said. “Claudia

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get to a higher income level mid-year and then moving forward will take salaries to a competitive place.”

Gdowski said the main reason the district was able to provide step increases was due to an increase state funding in special education. Because of the additional state funding, the district was able to take the $503,000 originally meant for special education for the district and use those dollars for employee compensation increases. The district also used $409,000 that was originally meant for boiler replacements

really knows how to select the best fruits and vegetables that can do well in the climate and produce well.”

Berry Patch Farms isn’t just a place where people can shop for certified organic fruits and veggies, it’s also has an education element.

Tim hosts school field trips and summer camp field trips teaching youngsters the importance of agriculture.

He said many times the children who come out have never been on a farm before.

“This kind of field trip is different than a going to the museum,” he said. “The children get to learn about agriculture and also see some chickens, which for some kids, this is also the first time they’ve ever seen a chicken.”

Preserving farm land and agriculture has always been important to Tim and Claudia. Soon after they bought the farm property, the couple converted their property into a conservation easement with Adams County, meaning their land will never be eligible for development.

Tim said the decision to give up any developmental rights was exactly what he what he wanted to do.

And now he’s hoping other farmers in the area do the same thing.

The playground renovation is set to be complete before students return to school in August.

your week & more Thursday/July 11 TheaTer show The Buntport Theatre Company presents “Yesterado,” a show about the early beginnings of our colorful state, at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Great for early elementary students and up. Call 303-450-8800.

Thursday/July 11 dogs welcome Bring your pups for games, treats and fun at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 11, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. All dogs must have vaccinations and be on a leash. RSVP at 303-4508801 or the senior center. For people ages 55 and over.

Friday/July 12

One of the special items at Berry Patch Farms in Brighton is the tart cherries used in cherry pies. Photo by Ashley Reimers “I serve on the Agriculture Land Preservation SubCommittee for the city of Brighton, and we are working to make the area up here an agriculture entertainment area where individuals can come up and visit.

And we are also working to preserve farm land,” he said.

“We need the farm land to be protected, and we think the future for this area

in two schools, to be used for employee compensations.

“The schools will still be getting the boilers replaced, but the money will be coming out of the district’s capital reserve fund,” Gdowski said.

“The board felt like investing in our staff and rewarding them after a number of really tough financial times was the better priority to honor in this process.”

Gdowski said a third aspect that helped fund the step increase was additional specific ownership tax revenues from people in the community buying more new and used vehicles.

“We feel the tentative agreement is a win-win solution. We had frozen steps this last year and reduces salaries for teach-

could really be something exciting.”

Berry Patch Farms is now open to the public for the full season. The farm market is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

For more information, visit www.berrypatchfarms. com or call 303-659-5050.

The farm is located at 13785 Potomac St. in Brighton.

ers,” he said. “But with the step increase it’s a great way to recognize the employees who have worked extremely hard.

We want to publicly acknowledge their hard work and they should receive compensation increases to what the district can afford.”

For next year’s bargaining process, the district and the DTEA are changing things up. Both sides will be practicing interested-based bargaining, rather than traditional bargaining. Gdowski said by using interest-based bargaining, both sides will focus on particular issue and problems and work together to find a solution.

To view the entire 20132014 budget, visit www.adams12.org.

Zip line Youth entering fifth through ninth grades this fall can go on a trip every Friday all summer as part of Friday Fun Days. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 12, go on a zip line tour near Conifer.

Pack a sack lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water and wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Register by July 10.

Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

Friday/July 12, aug. 9 concerT series Concerts in the backyard concert series are from 6:308:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Enjoy music, food and fun for the whole family. Free and open

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TASHCO in October. The goal is to have the artwork installed by May 2014.

“It will create a visual focal point on the outside of the senior center that is reflective of the wonderful community we experience each day within the center,” said Lisa Ranalli, senior citizen program manager.

The possible location for the art piece include, but are not limited to, the patio and picnic area south of the front entrance, the landscaped area between the parking lot and Dorothy Boulevard at the front of the building, the rear entrance area either near the large patio or an area closer to the rear parking lot that now has a bench and wood chips.

to the public. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit the Anythink Foundation and future Nature Explore classrooms at Anythink libraries. The schedule is Chimney Choir on July 12, and Blue Canyon Boys on Aug. 9.

Friday and saTurday/July 12-13 reunion/class oF ’73 Highland High School reunion for the class of 1973 and friends is July 12-13. All classmates from classes 1970 to 1979 are welcome.

From 6 p.m. until closing on Friday, July 12, the reunion will be at Rodzillas Roadhouse, 10210 N. Washington, Thornton.

On Saturday, July 13, the party will last from 2 p.m. to midnight and features games, food and the Rock Island Band (from 7-10 p.m. ) on 10 acres just north of Thornton. For information, send an email to highlandhighreunion@gmail. com or call 303-900-2873 (voice mail only; leave a message). saTurday/July 13 sTudio opening Thick N Thin, a plus-size fitness studio, celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 13, at 1004 Depot Hill Road, Unit 1A, Broomfield. The studio is geared to plus-size people, and includes a clothing store with big and tall sizes for men. The opening with feature 20-minute demo classes throughout the day (see website for complete list), drawing for two winners to join us on a weight loss journey and 10 minute chair massages. Winners will receive free classes for the duration of their weight loss. Visit www.thicknthinstudio.com or call 303-469-2694.

The center has close to 2,000 members and offers a variety of programs including a home cooked meal during the week, fitness classes, classes, a computer lab, massage therapy and health screenings. The center was built in 1958 as the city’s first municipal building and served as City Hall.

The budget for the art project is coming from funds specifically earmarked for public art from developers’ fees and Conservation Trust funds, Lowe said.

TASHCO is also eyeing future exterior art projects at two other locations.

“TASHCO Board is also considering the front of the Thornton Arts and Culture Center at 9209 Dorothy Blvd. and the Infrastructure Maintenance Center at 12450 Washington St.,” Lowe said.

For more information about this project, Lowe can be contacted at 720977-5881 or Linda.Lowe@cityofthornton.net.

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Five-Spice Turkey and Lettuce Wraps Ingredients -1/2 cup(s) water -1/2 cup(s) instant brown rice -2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil -1 pound(s) 93%-lean ground turkey -1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh ginger

-1 large red bell pepper, finely diced -1 cup(s) water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped

-1/2 teaspoon(s) salt -2 head(s) Boston lettuce, leaves separated

-1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth -2 tablespoon(s) hoisin sauce

-1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, mint and/ or chives

-1 teaspoon(s) five-spice powder

-1 large carrot, shredded

Directions 1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey and ginger; cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked

rice, bell pepper, water chestnuts, broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

3. To serve, spoon portions of the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves, top with herbs and carrot and roll into wraps.

Confetti Corn Quesadillas Ingredients -1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) -1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry -1/4 cup chopped cilantro -1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped (optional)

Garden Pasta Salad with Chicken 4 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin Coarse salt and pepper Juice of half a lemon

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup matchstick carrots

4 cups whole wheat rotini 1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 cup frozen edamame, thawed 1 cup baby spinach, chopped

Instructions 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and transfer it to the baking sheet. Drizzle on the lemon juice and oil, then bake the chicken until the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Transfer the meat to a plate to cool, reserving the cooking juices.

2. Cook the rotini according to the package instructions, adding the broccoli to the pot for the last 2 minutes.

Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the water, plus 2 tablespoons if you’re using a rotisserie chicken that has no cooking juices. Transfer the rotini and broccoli to a large bowl. Add the reserved cooking juices and pasta water and toss to coat the ingredients.

3. When the chicken has cooled, remove the skin. Pull the meat from the bone, tear it into bite-size pieces, and add it to the pasta.

4. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and mustard until well blended. Add the mixture, along with the remaining ingredients, to the bowl and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if desired.

Serves 8.

Simple Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps Ingredients -1/2 cup mayonnaise

-1 tablespoon honey

-1/4 cup finely chopped seedless cucumber

-2 tablespoons olive oil -1 cup thick and chunky salsa

-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

-1 tablespoon honey

-1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips

-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

-ground black pepper to taste

-1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chicken breast strips until they are beginning to turn golden and are no longer pink in the middle, about 8 minutes. Stir in the salsa, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.

Ingredients -1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries -1 cup tequila -1/4 cup triple sec

-ice cubes

3. Stack the tortillas, 4 at a time, in a microwave oven and heat until warm and pliable, 20 to 30 seconds per batch.

4. Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise-cucumber mixture, top with a layer of baby spinach leaves, and arrange about 1/2 cup of chicken mixture on the spinach leaves.

5. Fold the bottom of each tortilla up about 2 inches, and start rolling the burrito from the right side. When the burrito is half-rolled, fold the top of the tortilla down, enclosing the filling, and continue rolling to make a tight, compact cylinder.

-1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -1 teaspoon chili powder -2 cups shredded Monterey Jack -8 large (burrito-size) flour tortillas -2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions 1. In a large bowl, gently toss together the corn, zucchini, cilantro, jalapeno, beans, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Stir in the cheese.

2. Heat the oven to 200º. Set the tortillas on a work surface. Put about 1/3 cup or more of the filling on half of each tortilla, spreading it to the edge and then folding the other half over it.

3. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add 2 of the quesadillas to the pan and cook them for about 2 minutes per side, until the cheese melts.

Transfer them to a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while you cook the remaining quesadillas, adding a bit more oil to the pan for each batch. Cut the quesadillas into wedges.

Serves 4 to 6.

-1 (6 ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate

Directions 1. Place strawberries, lemonade concentrate, tequila, and triple sec in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice cubes as needed.

-8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Directions 1. Mix together the mayonnaise, cucumber, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Strawberry Margarita

-1 1/2 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)

Grilled Corn Salad Ingredients -6 ears freshly shucked corn -1 green pepper, diced -2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced -1/4 cup diced red onion

-1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or more to taste -2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste -salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions 1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.

2. Cook the corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and specks of black appear, about 10 minutes; set aside until just cool enough to handle. Slice the kernels off of the cob and place into a bowl.

3. Combine the warm corn kernels with the green pepper, diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss until evenly mixed. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend before serving.

California Chicken Sandwich Ingredients -1 ½ oz cooked chicken, plain diced into small pieces -¼ tsp dijon mustard -2 tbsp. Apple, diced small -1 dash salt -1 ½ tbsp. Celery, diced -1 dash pepper small -3 slices cucumber -½ tsp. Onion, diced small -1 piece lettuce -3 tbsp. Greek yogurt, -2 slices wheat bread Directions 1. In a bowl add chicken, apple, celery, greek yogurt, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix carefully until combined.

2. On a piece of bread add lettuce and cucumbers and top with chicken salad and other piece of bread.

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The Changing Face of Aging Everywhere you look, retirement communities, apartments and nursing or care facilities for older adults are springing up.

There are more ads in the media about osteoporosis, denture creams and arthritis medications. Magazine articles and talk show topics are featuring older adults who are changing careers or are seeking new ways to serve their communities. Aging in the United States has a new face.

That face is the Baby Boomer Generation who are now 45-70 years old and have come of age.

We are more fit and active in our golden years, trying to maintain the lifestyle which we have become so accustom. Be it as activists stumping for a new candidate, hiking the Colorado Trail or perhaps walking in the next Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, the needs of our generation are changing and The Senior Hub is

present. Exercise is tailored to meet the physical constraints of each of the clients and is part of the daily routine. And for those who are able to participate on a more advanced level, interaction and helpful assistance is encouraged with their peers and staff, reinforcing their importance and self worth.

The Meals on Wheels program improves the quality of life for older adults by providing and delivering a hot, nutritious noontime meal five days a week when needed. Studies show that recovery from injury or surgery progresses at a more rapid rate when a senior is eating a healthy, regular meal. Volunteers who deliver the meals and spend time visiting and checking on the clients conditions help ensure that each of them gets the assistance and care they may otherwise go without. The value of that time

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The older adults that come to The Senior Hub for care and information are more computer savvy, tuned into the community and more self aware of what they want for their aging family members and themselves.

The Adult Day program is a great example of how The Senior Hub continues to be proactive in its programming. Not satisfied with the common model that Alzheimer and Dementia patients would be satisfied with sitting idly by watching television re-runs, The Senior Hub Adult Day program engages its clients to remain interactive with each other and staff. Activities and games are designed to be relevant to the happenings of the local community and the world. The staff stimulate and encourage conversations about a client’s past as well as their

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22 The Sentinel July 11, 2013

Missing the green on par 3 Hole No. 8 can mean a ball in the bunker or a lost ball, perhaps in a backyard. Photos by Daniel Williams

With grass stations and endless targets, Thorncreek’s large driving range usually has a spot open.

Thorncreek’s expansive practice putting green is the perfect place to work on the short game.

Thornton sinks upgrades into Thorncreek Popular golf course tallies numerous renovations

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com THORNTON - If you have ever driven by Interstate 25 and 136th Avenue and wondered if you were missing out by not stopping by and playing a round at Thorn-

creek Golf Course the answer is a firm yes.

The course that always looks a lush green off the highway is even better on foot, and Thorncreek offers an out-of-town golf experience just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver.

“You will definitely have a golf experience and not just play a round of golf when you are at Thorncreek,” Thorncreek staff member Peyton Lindbloom said.

The 18-hole course that is also Thornton’s only municipal course is more than 7,200 yards from the championship tees, but it can also

play 6,500 yards from the white tees, making the course welcome to players of all abilities.

The course, designed by Finger Dye Spahn, Inc., just celebrated its 20th anniversary. It has been just over a year since the City of Thornton took over day-to-day operations of the course from previously management. Thornton spent over a quarter-of-a-million dollars in renovations and took an already popular course to the next level in terms of overall course conditions.

Landscaping additions, new fences, new turf seed and overall

appearances of the fairways, cart paths and even clubhouse were just some of the makeovers the course received.

“The company that has been running the course has let a few things go, and the course’s overall condition slipped a little bit. But right now the course is beautiful,” Thornton resident and Thorncreek regular Phil Wells said.

Thorncreek has a well above course rating of 73.6 and was given a 4-star rating by Golf Digest as “Best Places to Play.”

“The course can definitely be challenging, but it can also be a

long or as short as you want to play it. It is a course everyone can play,” Lindbloom said.

And then comes the matter of price — which is actually no issue at Thorncreek.

One thing the city has done is to remain competitive with the cost of playing nine of 18 holes.

There are courses twice the price and three times the drive that don’t live up to the experience you will get at Thorncreek.

And Thorncreek puts together tournaments for business owners who run a charity or are involved in a fundraiser.

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Golfers gear up for Solheim Cup Match-play format has unique twist

By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Some captains and potential players of the European Solheim Cup team recently visited and played the Colorado Golf Club during a week off in the LPGA and European Tour schedules.

The Solheim Cup, the women’s version of the Ryder Cup, pits 12 golfers from the United States against 12 European golfers and is scheduled Aug. 13-18 at the Colorado Golf Club in Parker. Coaches and players met with the media July 2, and almost everyone delivered the same message that anything can happen in match play.

“In match play, anything can happen,” said assistant captain Annika Sorenstam.

“Some players feel they are representing their country and continent. They just soak it up and find another gear they might not find in other tournaments.

“It’s a putt here, it’s a shot here, it’s a match turned around.”

The Solheim Cup has a unique match play format.

Players will play fourball, in which each player plays their own ball throughout the round.

Each hole is won by the two-women team whose player had the lowest score on the hole and the team is awarded a point. If the teams tie, a half-point is given to each team. Foursomes pit two-player teams and the golfers hit alternate shots.

A point is awarded each hole to the team with the lowest score.

In the 12 singles matches, all 24 players square off and golfers gain points or halves for each hole. There will be 28 matches played over the three days of the tournament.

Four foursomes matches

will be held Aug. 16 starting at 7:30 a.m., with four fourball matches set to begin at 1 p.m.

On Aug. 17, foursome and fourball matches are scheduled for the same times.

The 12 singles matches begin at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 18.

There are 28 points up for grabs in the team standings over the three days, with a point awarded for each match won and half point garnered for each match that is tied.

Europe needs 14 points to retain the cup, which it won in 2011 in Meath, Ireland.

The Americans would need 14.5 points to earn theirs seventh straight victory on U.S. soil.

Many purists argue that match play is boring because when a team or individual gets a commanding lead, their play tends to be cautious and conservative.

However, the format often leads to more aggressive play, especially since each hole is a separate competition.

“It’s (Colorado Golf Club) a great course for match play, especially the back nine from 14 on could be fun holes,” said European captain Liselotte Neumann.

“A lot of things could happen on those holes, there are short par 4s and par 5s that you can get on in two shots.

“There are some great holes, especially when it comes to playing maybe the best ball matches. You have 16 when someone might want to go for it. In match play, you can have someone be more aggressive.”

Carlota Ciganda, a former Arizona State golfer from Pamplona, Spain, who turned pro two years ago, played on two European Junior Solheim Cup teams and enjoys match play.

“The whole format is fun, being a team member,” said Ciganda. “Match play is different and this course suits it well be-

LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam, right, high-fives Dewi Claire Schreefel during a chipping contest at the Colorado Golf Club. Sorenstam is co-captain of the Solheim Cup’s European Team. Photos by Chris Michlewicz cause you can take some risks and play it as a match play course. It’s going to be fun.”

Neumann, Sorenstam and assistant captain Carin Koch will have the difficult task of matching partners for the fourball and foursomes matches.

“It’s about finding the right partners you are playing with,” said Sorenstam.

“There are times you play with players and you try so hard but it always doesn’t fit.

“I can mention Suzann Pettersen. She’s a top player as an individual. She’s now No. 3 in the world. In the Solheim Cup she really rises to the top and she’s had some opportunities to make some winning putts.

Members of the European Team pose for a photo during a press conference at the Colorado Golf Club July 2.

She was my partner a few times and together she ele-

vated my game and I elevated her game. That the chal-

lenge of the captains, to find the right combinations.”

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Siemers has interim label lifted, tabbed officially as head coach Also, former Orediggers compete nationally; soccer names assistant

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - Chris Siemers has been promoted from interim head coach to head coach of the Colorado School of Mines cross country programs effective immediately.

Interim Director of Athletics Marv Kay announced the hire that was only a matter of time after Mines cross country’s exceptional season.

“Chris did a very fine job during his year as interim head coach,” Kay said. “His team’s national accomplishments speak volumes for his ability as a head coach. It is expected that the cross country teams will continue to excel under his coaching and leadership.”

Siemers guided Mines to its best season in program history in 2012, steering both cross country teams back to the NCAA national championships for the first time since 2005 as the men claimed runner-up

out of 32 teams and the women took eighth, their third top-10 finish of the last 10 seasons.

With a program-record five runners in the top-36 and earning All-American stature, the Oredigger men continued their noteworthy run of high showings at the national meet, finishing in the top-five for the fourth straight year and in the top-10 for an eighth consecutive season.

The men spent the entirety of the regular season ranked inside the nation’s top-four, including a four-week stint at No. 2., and finished no lower than third at any meet in the fall under Siemers, capturing top honors at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational as well as second-place results at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree and RMAC Championships.

The 2012 Captain U Division II Men’s Cross Country College Coach of the Year, Siemers saw the Mines women rank inside the top-25 in all seven regular season ballots, highlighted by a season-best ranking of No. 13 in the final poll.

The Orediggers captured three fourthplace team finishes and took sixth at the Cowboy Jamboree behind a trio of Division I squads.

FORMER OREDIGGERS SHINE

Former Mines track national champions Mark Husted (2011) and Mack McLain (2012) have not missed a stride since their times in Golden and the pair competed at the U.S Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

Husted, a six-time All-American and two-time national champion at Mines, placed fourth in his preliminary heat and 11th overall out of 28 in the 800 with a time of 1:47.87, just 0.57 of a second behind a semifinal qualification.

The ESPN the Magazine Track/Cross Country Academic All-America of the Year and RMAC Outdoor Track & Field Academic Athlete of the Year in 2010, Husted, a member of the Denver Track Club, qualified for the national championships with a personal-record of 1:47.56 on April 28 at the 2013 Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational in Palo Alto, California.

McLain, a 12-time All-American and three-time national champion — both alltime program-bests, ranked 11th in prelims and 22nd overall among 46 runners in the 1500 in 3:46.67.

Representing Boulder Running Company/adidas, McLain earned the automatic

qualifying A standard and a four-second personal-best of 3:39.81 on June 15 at the American Milers Club High Performance meet in Indianapolis, Indiana.

SOCCER NAMES ASSISTANT COACH

Announced earlier this week by Colorado School of Mines fourth-year head coach Kevin Fickes, former University of Illinois letter winner and Republic of Ireland National Team member Shannon McDonnell has been named assistant coach of the women’s soccer program.

McDonnell played four seasons as a midfielder with Illinois (2004-07), teaming with her sister, Mary Therese, to lead the Illini to a 56-28-7 overall record and four NCAA Tournament appearances, including a berth in the 2004 Elite Eight and 2006 Sweet Sixteen. She also competed for the Windy City Bluez of the W-League and the Chicago Gaels before joining the Chicago Red Stars in 2011.

A three-time Jeremy Daly Award recipient (2005-07) and Fighting Illini Spirit Award winner in 2008 while at Illinois, McDonnell accumulated 12 caps during a five-year tenure on the Irish National Team (2009-13).

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Nicole Hensley, formerly of Lakewood, now plays for the Lindenwood University Lions. Photos by Courtesy photos from Lindenwood University

Hensley skates to national level Former Green Mountain Ram hockey player piling up saves

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD - One of Lakewood’s own is making it big and making even bigger saves.

Nicole Hensley, a 2012 graduate of Green Mountain High School, recently completed a stellar rookie campaign as a freshman goaltender playing NCAA Division I ice hockey at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. The 19-year-old gained national acclaim for her 90-save effort in a CHA Conference playoff game against Robert Morris University on March 1, setting an NCAA Division I record for saves in the entire CHA Conference playoff tournament in only one game.

On Friday, Hensley learned she will be recognized for her 90-save game on the Lindenwood website as one of the university’s “Top 10 Sports Moments of the Year.”

On Friday the Lindenwood website will note the accomplishment.

The award is only one of many awards that Hensley has racked up in just a single season. After earning both starts as a freshman in the season opening series against nonconference Western Collegiate Athletic Conference (WCHA) opponent Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 2829. Hensley went on to become the No. 1 goaltender for the Lady Lions and garnered numerous awards at the university, conference and national level during the 2012-13 season.

Her first award of the season was the Lindenwood Female Student Athlete of the Week Award, followed by three CHA Conference Honor Roll awards, five CHA Conference Rookie of the Week awards, and the CHA Conference Rookie of the Month Award for February 2013.

Additional awards came at the end of the season. Hensley was a unanimous selection to the CHA Conference All-Rookie Team, was selected CHA All Conference Second

Team, and was named CHA Conference Rookie of the Year, finishing second in the CHA Conference with a .939 save percentage in league games, just .001 behind the leader.

But Hensley is far from satisfied. She is already geared up for her sophomore campaign.

“At this point, my goals include making it back to the Warren Strelow Goaltending Camp next year as well as making August Fest sometime in the future which is a camp that brings together players from the national team, as well as hopefuls for the future teams and possibly one day the Olympics,” Hensley said.

While becoming a member of Team USA is just a dream for many, it is a potential reality for Hensley, who was invited by USA Hockey to attend the Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp in Ann Arbor, Mich. last May. The camp featured the top 12 female goaltenders in the U.S. eligible for international play in select age groups.

While she continues to excel, she recalls the early days fondly.

“One of my other favorite memories would’ve been when my High Plains hockey team, the Black Widows beat the Polar Bears in overtime to win the state championship.

It was really cool because my sister was on the team and those games are always fun because you have friends on every team,” Hensley said.

Her sister, Brittany, will be a junior at Green Mountain High School this fall and is a letter winner for the Rams in soccer, basketball and academically.

Nicole, an exercise science major, is looking forward to a strong sophomore athletic and academic year at Lindenwood, with the 2013-14 ice hockey season opening series at home on September 27-28 with a non-conference series against WCHA opponent Bemidji State from Bemidji, Minn.

Lindenwood is a member of the College Hockey America (CHA) Conference along with Penn State, Syracuse, Mercyhurst, Robert Morris and RIT.