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Cash flow challenge targeted Bill aims to allow pot businesses to bank By Vic Vela
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Students in the Adams 12 Five Start School Districts summer PEAK program work on a science experiment at Federal Heights Elementary. Photo by Ashley Reimers
Summer school program expands By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com With help from grant funding, more students are benefiting from the Adams 12 Five Start Schools Summer PEAK Program. The program is now serving double the number of students, with up to 240 children receiving extra educational opportunities. The district received two Expanded Learning Opportunities grants from the Colorado Department of Education totalling $78,000 that allowed the program to expand and offer transportation services to students. The Summer PEAK Program is at four schools, Rocky Mountain, Federal Heights, McElwain and North Star elementary schools. The program at North Star focuses on literacy and goal setting while the program at the other three schools focuses on STEM, science, technology, engineering and math, education. “At North Star, the focus is really on literacy and we work with the Center for Safe Schools to also focus on the students’
‘Their engagement in the classroom is improving as well as their performance. Their attendance is even better, so I know PEAK is making a difference.’ Stephaine Hansen, director of program
social and emotional development,” said Stephanie Hansen, director of the Summer PEAK Program. “At the other schools we have certified staff delivering the science curriculum in a way that is engaging and fun.” The program is offered to students going into grades third through fifth and the student must be at least a grade level behind in reading. The program is an extension of the district’s after school program. During the summer students attend the program from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursdays. Hansen said with transportation services now available, she’s already seen a
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huge difference in terms of enrollment. On the first day of the program, there were 59 students at the North Star location, compared to 36 students total at the school last summer. “The grant has really allowed us to expand our services to the kids by being able to offer transportation to and from the program as well as being able to hire more staff,” she said. “This summer we are also going to be able to have some field trips for the students.” Hansen said at this point in time she doesn’t have any hard data on students’ progress in the PEAK Program, but she is looking to hire an outside consultant to help pull out numbers and data information. Even without statistical data, Hansen said she can definitely see a difference within the students who are participating in the program. “The teacher and parent surveys are all very positive and we can definitely see growth in the kids,” she said. “Their engagement in the classroom is improving as well as their performance. Their attendance is even better, so I know PEAK is making a difference.”
A lot of green will come and go from storefronts when retail marijuana businesses open in Colorado next year. Nevermind the drug, it’s the color of money. Stores that are legally able to sell pot typically operate on a cash-only basis because federal laws prohibit banks from doing business with them. But Colorado Rep. Ed Perlmutter is seeking a change with a bill that would allow legitimate pot shops the ability to access banking services. “We gotta do it,” Perlmutter, the Golden Democrat, told Colorado Community Media in a recent interview. Perlmutter “We have got to get away from having them only deal with cash, which creates a lot of problems.” Perlmutter, along with Rep. Denny Heck, D-Washington, have introduced the Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act in Congress. The bill would shield banks and credit unions from prosecution for doing business with places that sell pot. “Right now we have a situation where a banker tells someone, ‘Wait a second, I’d love to do business with you, but I have law enforcement agencies Pot continues on Page 20
Governor tips hand in support of tax-hike ballot proposal Ballot question would fund school finance overhaul By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Gov. John Hickenlooper acknowledged on July 10 that the tax hike being proposed to fund a new school finance formula is not his “exact preference,” but it is one that he thinks is “winnable” and will support. The governor’s comments, which followed an unrelated Capitol press conference, mark the first time Hickenlooper has told reporters he supports the specific tax initiative tied to a school funding overhaul that advocates have recently decided to pursue. The two-tiered tax hike — which will have a greater impact on higher wage earners — would fund Senate Bill 213, the “Future School Finance Act,” so long as voters approve a ballot initiative that will create about $950 million in new Tax-Hike continues on Page 20
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A tee time just for the ladies By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Leaving the men behind, more than 100 women headed out to the Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills in Westminster for Ladies Night Out, sponsored by Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District and the Colorado Women’s Golf Association. The evening on July 11 featured lots of golf and lot of fun for the ladies. “Ladies Night out is a time for women to meet other women who play golf,” said Lorna Vallad, a volunteer with the Colorado Women’s Golf Association. “There’s no pressure at all, and for women who are trying to get back into golf, this is a great place to start.” This is the second year Hyland Hills has partnered with CWGA for Ladies Night Out. Director of golf Allen Brown said the mutual relationship between CWGA and the Hyland Hills golf courses is focused on growing the game of golf and making the sport accessible to all women interested in playing. During each Ladies Night Out event, Brown said, CWGA staff provide etiquette and rule training for beginners to help ease the intimidation factors that can sometimes come with golf, which he said is a tough game to master at the beginning. Golf pros are available during the event to give golf instruction and tips, Brown added. “The women have two courses all to themselves, so there is nobody breathing down their necks,” he said. “The beginners can learn the game of golf in a relaxed environment, taking their time. You won’t find this kind of environment on a Saturday morning. No Ladies Night Out would be complete without some specialized beverages. Julia Stoumbaugh, concessions lead at the Greg Mastriona Golf Courses, said she offers drinks just for the ladies, keeping the calo-
A golf pro gives some instruction to a group of women during the Ladies Night Out event on July 11 at the Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills in Westminster. The event was open to all levels of golfers and was co-sponsored by the Colorado Women’s Golf Association. Photo by Ashley Reimers ries down while saving the flavor. “I offer two drinks using Little Black Dress Vodka, which is only 90 calories per shot. They are delicious, and the women really love them,” she said. “I even break out the pink cups for the ladies, and one thing is for sure, during the Ladies Night Out events I sell the most wine than any other night.” Although some women are there to practice a serious golf game, many come to the Ladies Night Out to get away and spend some quality time with friends and
family. Vallad said the serious golfers play on the more difficult course, while the beginners play on the easier course, allowing them to take their time playing golf while enjoying time together. “The Ladies Night Out events are really just a time for women to get together and have some fun while playing golf,” she said. “It’s open to all levels of golfers, which is great. And the courses at Hyland Hills are great for women because some are shorter, giving the beginners a good place to start.”
Following the nine-hole round of golf, the women enjoyed a free drink and light appetizers at Ciancio’s Restaurant in the club house. Future Ladies Night Out events at the Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills are July 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 29, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26. Cost is $25 per player. Registration is required and early registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call 303-428-6526 or call 303 426-4653 or go online to www.golfhylandhills.com.
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Deal reached on two gun issues Lawsuit still a challenge to new statutes By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com It’s pretty rare when both sides of a guncontrol debate — much less a lawsuit — walk away happy. But that’s what happened recently, after parties who are tangled in a lawsuit over recently instituted Colorado gun laws came to an agreement on a couple of areas of contention. The agreement was limited to clarifying language having to do with limits on gun ammunition magazines and whether gun owners could allow anyone besides themselves to handle those magazines. The agreement had nothing to do with the meat that’s left in the lawsuit, which deals with whether the gun laws — which were passed by the Democrat-controlled Legislature and signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper earlier this year — vio-
late the Second Amendment. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Hickenlooper — which are made up of gun-rights groups that include 55 county sheriffs — were set to ask a federal judge on July 10 to block parts of the gun laws, specifically one that limits large-capacity ammunition magazines to 15 rounds. But, the night before the hearing, the two sides came to an agreeReport ment that clarifies which magazines are banned under the law, and clears up confusion over issues pertaining to the temporary possession of gun magazines by someone besides the owner. “We were ready for what we thought would be a big battle,” said plaintiffs’ attorney Dave Kopel. “As it turned out, 24 hours from the hearing, we had everything we were asking for.” Hickenlooper, a Democrat, and Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican, had
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WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during its July 8 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Nancy McNally; Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter and council members Bob Briggs, Mark Kaiser, Mary Lindsey, Herb Atchison and Scott Major.
Contract authorized for water main replacement project
Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute a sole-source contract for engineering design services with Burns and McDonnell Company, Inc. in the amount of $73,114 for the Lowell Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project, and authorized a 10 percent contingency of $7,311 for a total project budget of $80,425. This project involves replacement of approximately 2,200 feet of 12-inch water main in Lowell Boulevard from 84th Avenue to Bradburn Boulevard, continuing down Bradburn Drive to the Gregory Hill water tanks
Sale agreement authorized for two parcels of land
Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute the second amendment to the exclusive listing agreement with the Laramie Company for the sale of the 14-acre parcel referred to as Promenade North and to execute the fifth amendment to the exclusive listing agreement with The Laramie Company for the sale of the 6-acre parcel at the north east corner of Westminster Bou-
levard and 104th Avenue referred to as Promenade East. The city acquired the parcels known as The Promenade North Parcel and the Promenade East Parcel in the late 1990s. The Laramie Company currently represents the city in marketing the two parcels for sale. The listing agreements expired on June 15. Staff desires to extend the two listing agreements for 12 months.
Public hearing continued on sign variance issue
After a 4-3 vote, council continued a public hearing on a sign variance for the 16th amendment to the Village at Standley Lake official development plan, Crown Point Filing No. 4, first replat. In March, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a variance to the City’s sign code to allow a monument sign for the 16th amendment to the Village at Standley Lake official development plan Crown Point Filing No. 4, first replat. The denial was based on a finding that the criteria for a sign variance set forth in Section 11-11-8(A) of the Westminster municipal code had not been met. The matter was continued until the Sept. 9 City Council meeting. The next council meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. — Compiled by Ashley Reimers
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“That’s all we tried to solve and they were solved,” Kopel said. “We fixed a tremendous amount of real-life problems for citizens and law enforcement.” Solicitor General Dan Domenico said the state had no problem addressing the technical fixes. “In general, we’re very pleased with how things turned out,” he said. “We came to an agreement with the plaintiffs to clarify a few things that they’ve been concerned about, that are consistent with our interpretation of these statutes since before the governor signed them.” Hickenlooper told reporters later that day that the lawyers “were trying to use common sense to figure out how, going forward, this would not a huge burden (on gun owners), but at the same time reasonable.” “This is what was intended all the way along, to make sure there’s no misunderstanding,” the governor said. “We’re not trying to ban all these magazines ....” What’s left of the lawsuit deals with Second Amendment issues. Kopel said the case is “likely going to trial,” which is expected to happen later this year.
WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Free home household hazardous waste collection The city has contracted with Waste Management at Your Door Special Collection, Inc. to collect household hazardous waste from Westminster residents, free of charge. Residents must have at least three different materials before scheduling. Call 303-706-3362 to schedule a pick-up. Prior to the collection date, residents will receive a bag for materials. Simply place materials by the garage or front door before 7 a.m. Call 303-706-3362 or visit www.ci.westminster. co.us for a list of accepted materials and more information.
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Lake Regional Park’s Visitor’s Center to learn about the different species of snakes that slither about the lake. There are 28 different species of snakes that call Colorado home, however only three of those are venomous. Out of those 28 species, seven are common in this area. This class will teach attendees how harmless snakes really are. This class will focus on habitat, diet, snake identification, how to live alongside snakes and much more. This class is suitable for children and adults, and is free. For those who drive into the park, the $7 entrance fee must be paid, or people can park and walk in for free from the parking lot at 100th and Owens streets. Space is limited, so register by phone at 303-
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Cancer study needs participants
Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse population of up to half a million people across the United States and Puerto Rico, and will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. Westminster residents who wish to participate in the study can enroll from 8 a.m. to noon on Sept. 20 at the Westminster City Recreation Center, 10455 Sheridan Blvd. Appointments are required and
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drafted memos outlining how the gun laws should be enforced. But the plaintiffs argued that the memos regarding the magazine limit law needed clarification. The plaintiffs were concerned the law banned magazines with removable baseplates, which are “designed to be readily converted” to hold more than 15 rounds. This, they were set to argue, could have ended up banning nearly all ammunition magazines. The plaintiffs also were concerned that language in the law that requires gun owners to be in “continuous possession” of their magazines would essentially bar anyone else besides the gun owners from handling them. The state’s attorneys agreed to make technical language adjustments in the memos, clarifying that the laws do not affect magazines with baseplates and that “continuous possession” only means continuous gun ownership. Because the two sides came to agreement on the fixes, a federal judge refused to grant an injunction that had been requested by the plaintiffs.
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Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, right, gets a hug from House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver on July 11, after Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, was elected House minority leader. Waller stepped down as minority leader to focus on his campaign for attorney general. Photos by Photo by Vic Vela
House GOP leadership changes hands Fa Loveland business owner picked to lead minority party By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A Loveland lawmaker has gone from delivering pizzas to Colorado houses to being the Republican leader of the Colorado House. Rep. Brian DelGrosso on July 11 was elected House minority leader by members of his party. DelGrosso, who delivered pizzas for Domino’s before buying three franchises of his own, was praised by fellow Republicans during a brief election at the Capitol. “I’ve seen Brian fight relentlessly for our values, and for our caucus, and for what’s dear to our heart,” said Rep. Libby Szabo, RArvada. “And I appreciate that. And I believe those are key traits to being a leader. “And he makes a hell of a pizza.” DelGrosso has served in the House since 2009 and has been a member of the House Finance and Appropriations committees. A Wyoming native, DelGrosso moved to Colorado after serving in the Air Force and the Wyoming National Guard, before he delivered pizzas for a local Domino’s franchise. DelGrosso now owns Domino’s franchises in Loveland and Windsor. “It’s definitely very humbling for me to be here today, to be in this position,” DelGrosso said. DelGrosso replaces Rep. Mark Waller, RColorado Springs as minority leader. Waller stepped down from his leadership role on July 11, so he can focus on his campaign for attorney general. Waller said he felt “a little bit melancholy” to be stepping down as minority leader, but said “it’s the right thing to do.” Waller said he was proud of how he led
his party during the recent legislative session — one where Republicans faced an uphill battle on just about every issue in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly. “While we lost a lot of votes because we simply did not have the numbers, we certainly won a lot of debates,” Waller said. DelGrosso praised Waller’s leadership By A before blasting the agenda that Demo- areim crats pursued this year. DelGrosso opposed many of the efforts that Democrats touted, Af such as school finance reform, civil unions week ing t and gun control. DelGrosso said he will work to “repeal and f and correct the onerous bills that were Th nity passed this previous session.” He also said that Coloradans “took no- base enga tice” of the Democrats’ issues platform. “Today isn’t about me, it’s about our to bu election,” he said. “And we all know that neigh Th elections have consequences.” House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D- come Denver, shook hands with DelGrosso after to go the election and took the high road in a bles. “T press statement that was issued afterward. can “We don’t always agree, but we do always manage to have a productive dialogue,” what affor Ferrandino said. “I congratulate him and hope he will Ente lead his caucus toward bipartisan solutions tion on the issues most important to the people ple t can.” of Colorado.” Republican Rep. Frank McNulty of High- Th lands Ranch, a former House speaker, said south DelGrosso will face challenges that McNul- place ty never faced when he led the House GOP. Scho “It is a different dynamic, leading a Th House caucus when you’re in the minority, Thor because you have to react to what the ma- Th jority Democrats are doing,” McNulty said effor afterward. “And that’s going to be a chal- living Fo lenge for him.” McNulty believes that DelGrosso’s busi- with ness background will be an asset to the par- nizat Colo ty’s leadership. “He is the American dream,” McNulty activ said. “He’s an American success story, and Sh now he’s leading our House Republican ceive Colo caucus.” activ riod. “W and
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Fire ban lifted
Following the recent rainfall and the reduced threat of wildfire, the fire ban in unincorporated Jeffco has been lifted. All areas of unincorporated Jefferson County remain under the Stage 1 Fire Restriction by order of the Jefferson County Sheriff. These fire restrictions will remain in place until further notice: Campfires not within a permanent fire grate in a designated campground, private residence, or park area; smoking outdoors in any area not cleared of all combustible materials; or the use of illegal fireworks. Currently allowed: Liquid, or gas-fueled appliances; approved wood-pellet grills; charcoal grills more than 30 feet from undeveloped areas; and recreational tiki torches, chimineas at least 30 feet from undeveloped areas.
Cold Case Confession
First Judicial District Attorney Peter Weir announced last week that a 31-yearold man has been arrested on a warrant in a “cold case” homicide investigation. Francisco Rojas Carbajal was arrested in Wyoming and extradited to Jefferson County for identity theft and fraud. According to Jefferson County investigators, he also confessed to the murder of 41-year-old Julia Abarca, who was found dead in her Edgewater home in January 2011. After Abarca’s death, investigators believe Carbajal, her live-in boyfriend, used her debit cards to extract $1,570 in funds from her bank accounts. Rojas is currently being held at the Jefferson County Detention Center on suspicion of first-degree murder.
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Center hosts Colorado Heart Gallery Exhibit features children looking for adopted parents By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com Raeonna, 10, likes arts and crafts, animals, singing and dancing. Her favorite colors are purple and pink. Misti, 11, enjoys singing, especially Taylor Swift songs, and riding her bike. Dwayne “JR”, 16, loves music, sports and cars. He is said to be social and have a great sense of humor. Raeonna, Misti, Dwayne and dozens of other youth in Colorado are featured in the Colorado Heart Gallery, and are looking for adoptive families. The gallery is on display in the main lobby at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, through July 30. The gallery, created by Adopt Colorado Kids, is a traveling photography exhibit that features portraits of those children in the state’s foster care system who have waited the longest for an adoptive family. “Adams County has been involved with
the Colorado Heart Gallery since it began in Colorado in 2005,” said Ruth Kedzior, assistant county administrator. “(The government center) was chosen because the atrium has plenty of space and a beautiful backdrop for the gallery as well as good exposure because a number of people come to the center for business on a daily basis.” The gallery features five large, vertical, three-sided panels. More than 90 children are featured on the panels, each with a small pamphlet describing the child. More than 580 children have been featured in the Colorado Heart Gallery since it started, with a success rate of 48 percent of children and youth being placed in adoptive homes, according to the Adopt Colorado Kids. More than 50 percent of children featured in the Colorado Heart Gallery in 2011 were placed in adoptive homes, the organization said. More than 60 professional photographers have donated their time for this project. The virtual Colorado Heart Gallery can be seen at HeartGalleryCO.org.
There are about 90 children featured in the Colorado Heart Gallery, on display at the Adams County Government Center through July 30. Under their photographs are biography pamphlets. Photo by Tammy Kranz
House budget cuts energy funding Farmers markets make organic produce accessible By Glenn Wallace
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Farmers markets in south Adams County:
After months of planning and many weekly meetings, farmers markets are coming to south Adams County this summer and fall. The markets are sponsored by Community Enterprise, a nonprofit organization based in Commerce City and dedicated to engaging and uniting community members to build sustainable, healthy and inclusive neighborhoods. The farmers markets will give low-income community members an opportunity to go home with organic fruits and vegetables. “The markets will have a pay-what-youcan model so that people can take home what they need using the money they can afford,” said Lisa Schott with Community Enterprise. “We will have suggested donation prices for items, but we still want people to feel comfortable paying what they can.” Three farmers markets are scheduled for south Adams County, with the first taking place on July 20 at Scott Carpenter Middle School, 7001 Lipan St. in Denver. The two other markets will be in south Thornton and south Westminster. The markets are part of a county-wide effort to promote healthy eating and active living in these parts of the county. For the past year Schott has worked with LiveWell Colorado, a nonprofit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by promoting healthy eating and active living. She said Community Enterprises received a $1.2 million grant from LiveWell Colorado to incorporate healthy-eating and active-living strategies over a nine-year period. “We started doing surveys, assessments and interviews in the south Adams County
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orcHard Festival 10 a.m. on Sept. 28 Rodeo Market Community Art Center, 3915 W. 73rd Ave. in Westminster area, including Westminster, Thornton and the Perl Mac neighborhood,” Schott said. “We asked them about their challenges related to being healthy and active in their community, and the strengths in their community. From that, we started putting together action plans.” For both south Westminster and south Thornton, part of those action plans included a community farmers market. Schott said since the beginning, she’s had good participation from the communities, with people very excited about the opportunity to have a farmers market right in their back yard. Schott said most of the fruits and vegetable for the farmers markets are being donated by local farmers or being purchased from local farmers. She said she hopes farmers will see the interest in the markets and set up their own produce stands. For more information on the farmers’ markets or to get involved with the markets, call 303-288-4783. All proceeds from the markets will go toward future markets.
The 2014 Energy and Water spending bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives cuts sustainable energy funding by half. The $30.4 billion bill combines the offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) with the office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (EDER). The two offices, independent sections of the Department of Energy, would become the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency office, or REERE for short. For fiscal year 2013, the EERE received $1.82 billion. The EDER received $140 million. The Republican-led House spending bill proposes a cut of exactly 50 percent for the combined REERE office for 2014, $980 million. President Barack Obama had requested $2.77 billion for the EERE and $170 million for EDER. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, representing Colorado Congressional District 6, in-
troduced a late amendment to the 2014 spending bill to restore the energy funding, which his office says “helps maintain critical investments and jobs at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Jefferson County.” The amendment failed — 178 yeas to 237 nays — though it did earn a handful of Republican votes. In a statement supporting his amendment, Perlmutter noted, “This is not the kind of ‘two for one’ deal you want to jump on. Their over arching funding scheme for EERE undermines our strategic energy investments and removes critical investments at our premier research laboratories like National Renewable Energy Lab.” Perlmutter said investment in research will help secure energy independence, helps job creation and is good for our national security. House Republicans were quoted in various media, saying the cuts were a budgetary necessity, and that private-sector research and development could fill the void. The energy budget that is making its way through the Senate increases funding, part of a more-than $90 billion gap between the two houses’ budget plans.
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With golf event, area’s cup runneth over One of the biggest sporting events you’ve probably never heard of will take place in the Denver metro area next month. The Solheim Cup will bring two dozen of the best players in women’s professional golf to Parker. We know: August in Colorado means the Broncos are back — and we’re excited about that, too. But the NFL’s regular season will still be weeks away during the Aug. 13-18 Solheim Cup. Take a timeout from the preseason and turn your attention to the Colorado Golf Club. That might mean ordering tickets for the event. Or it might mean just watching on TV. Either way, the event is worthy of acknowledging, for a number of reasons: • The top international team competi-
our view tion in women’s golf, the Solheim Cup will feature 12 players from the United States playing against 12 from Europe. (Think Ryder Cup, for those of you familiar with men’s pro golf.) Even if you normally don’t follow the women’s game, or golf in general, we think you will be impressed by the quality of play. Sure, you’ll see some precision pitches and putts, but also, with Colorado’s elevation, you might be treated to some 300-yard drives.
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What is your favorite summer memory? As the summer weather warms up, we asked some park-goers enjoying a warm, sunny day at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park in Northglenn to share their favorite summertime memories.
Boating, water skiing and camping. It was relaxing being with family. Marilyn Lynch
Going to the beach. I enjoyed swimming and other activities around the beach. Wes Wessberg
They are all always good summers for me. Everything is in bloom and beautiful — especially around the lakes. Jane Robb
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• The event puts a spotlight on women’s athletics. If you have a young daughter interested in sports, these talented women could serve as an inspiration for what can be achieved. At the same time, it highlights good sportsmanship — we’re fairly certain you won’t see any violent temper tantrums or hear talk of performance-enhancing drugs. • The Solheim Cup will help elevate the Denver area’s status on the global stage. Nothing wrong with letting people across the world know there is more to Colorado than skiing, beer and the Broncos. • The event is expected to provide a boost for the area’s economy. The 2009 Solheim Cup, hosted by a course in a Chicago suburb, reportedly generated a $19.4 mil-
lion economic impact for the area. Officials here were told to expect a similar benefit. Hotels and restaurants in Denver, Douglas and Arapahoe counties should get a major boost. But we suspect that many visitors, who may be making their first trip to the Centennial State, will also venture west and take in the scenery — and patronize the businesses — of communities within a chip shot of the mountains. The Solheim Cup also offers something else, something you wouldn’t necessarily expect from a golf tournament: a fun atmosphere. Spectators will be singing and chanting, some dressed up in costumes, as they cheer for the Americans or Europeans. Sounds like a good way for Broncos fans to get warmed up.
Undervalued virtues: kindness Imagine being a 17-year old girl. Okay, okay — sorry. I can hear the collective shudder from here. Try again: Imagine being a 17-year old girl, and it’s 5:30 in the morning. You’ve been awake for an hour already, and you’re sitting in your very fashionable hospital gown in a small examination room in the surgery ward at Children’s Hospital. For some reason this body, which, as a dancer, you’ve staked your existence on, has started to betray you. For no apparent reason, your arm goes numb or cold, or you have a persistent dull ache for days at a time. It turns out you have a small skeletal abnormality which, if uncorrected, may rob you of the function of one of your arms. And the means to correct the problem is for a doctor to make a small incision in your neck, reach in to your shoulder and, for lack of a better term, saw off the offending bone structure. In other words, this is a scary moment. Even the knowledge that your surgeon, Dr. David Partrick, is one of the best in the country can’t stave off all the butterflies. And then the first person to talk with you is Dr. Fernandez, who announces that she’s your anesthesiologist, which means she’s the person with all the good drugs. She’s pleasant, and personable, she makes jokes, and talks to you as if you’re actually in the room, and gets you to laugh and be at ease before giving you the “good stuff”. When you wake up, the first person you see greets you with a smile, and a query about your pain. She reassures you that, should you need any “help” with the pain, she’s there for you. Then you’re wheeled up to you room, where your nurse, Corrie, meets you. She tells you that she has doctor orders to follow, but that she listens to what you and your parents tell her, and she will make sure that you are as comfortable as you can be. For the first two hours, she is in the room almost constantly, checking your vital signs and reading the displays, but mostly just talking to you and seeing how
you’re doing. It’s hard to know, in times like that, what sort of things are meaningful. I would have assumed that I, personally, would appreciate competence and science. But, in times like that, what a patient — what a parent — values more than you would have ever thought possible is the little kindnesses that each caretaker extended all along the way. From actually listening to you, to the periodic, surreptitious look in while she’s sleeping, to breaking into a slight jog to go get you a box of apple juice when she asks for it, or even the speedy callback and reassurance from Nurse Stephanie that she would take care of the insurance — these little touches matter a great deal. They make a difference. I know, in this day and age, we’re all supposed to be about the metrics and the bottom line. But what I was starkly reminded of by my daughter’s experience at Children’s Hospital was that there is no metric that means as much as a simple act of kindness. We constantly underestimate the value of the little human touches, to our diminishment. So, to Dr. Partrick, Dr. Goldberg, Dr. Fernandez, and especially to our nurses, Corrie and Stephanie: a simple, but very heartfelt, thank you. She’s doing just fine, thanks to you. 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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About eight months ago a few little pot holes showed up next to the 73rd Street cials and Meade Street post office alley post office boxes. fit. At first I paid little heed! In the past glas ajor some repairs had been made, and I assumed those holes would soon be rers, paired. he Today as I write this, those pot holes, t big enough to engulf a Mack truck have ze in a only seen very temporary “road fill” attention. But for eight months I have been fighthing ing almost weekly to get some permanent concrete work done. n and s, as Huge problem eans. I kid you not! It has been a huge bone fans of contention and the biggest run-around. You see the post office officials say it is not their property, they tell me to contact the property owners but no one seems to know just who the property owners are. Nobody, I mean nobody, wants to accept responsibility. After numerous calls from time to time to the postal officials the answers from them told me it would practically take a miracle to get the post office folks to get off their duffs and get something done. During that eight-month negotiation, the holes just got bigger and bigger. Lots of folks wanting to deposit mail there would pull away from the boxes because of the deep holes.
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After numerous contacts and loud conversations, I had finally reached my tolerance when I witnessed a car with Nebraska plates pull up, look at those four huge holes, swear a few choice words and back up and drive off. It was then that I really sprang into action. First I called postal officials and told them I was calling Channel 9 and letting them put that picture on the news. And after learning that, some postal folks thought the City of Westminster should take responsibility since it adjoins the alley. I too decided to call our neighborhood city representative. Although he said he would follow up, of course I didn’t hear from him. It was when I threatened to take up the matter with the Mayor or City Manager that he turned me to David Cantu, street superintendent who did spring into action
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You want to get outdoors and just don’t know where to start? This summer’s agenda is full of a wide assortment of outdoor fun. Let’s take a look at some of the activities offered by local organizations and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Few outdoor pursuits match the attraction of fly fishing for new anglers. Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers fly fishing how-to coupled with where-to-go opportunities in a short 60-minute drive from Metro Denver. One of two classes on July 25 is still open; call 303-291-7804 to register. Being eager to fish and knowing where to go can be conflicting challenges. Parks and Wildlife has launched new tools to help anglers find a good fishing hole. The Colorado Fishing Atlas is a major nce help in finding waters where specific speno e act cies are found. Plus, the atlas gives information on ate regulations, locales for both simple bobo ber-ponds fishing to fly fishing, and even winter ice fishing. The state’s prime Gold Medal waters s, are listed, along with photos and maps. ry The Colorado Fishing Atlas can be found ne, online through the fishing page on Colorado Parks and Wildlife website, http:// cpw.state.co.us . fitFacebook users can access the atlas h his rom on http://facebook.com/CPWFishing. You ty of prefer Twitter? Try @COParksWildlife or @ CPWFish. Waterfowlers and decoy historians will want to mark Aug. 24 on their calendars for the 5th annual Rocky Mountain Decoy Show at the new Cabelas in Lone Tree, southwest of Lincoln and I-25. Local Northglenn decoy sculptor Bill Waters, 303-255-6996, has the details. As the outdoors summer attractions expand, upland bird hunters will want to take a look at what Metro Denver Pheasants Forever has planned. A hunter-safety class is set for Aug. 10-11; Intro to Shotgun Shooting for the Novice will be staged Aug. 17 and Sept. 14 at Barr Lake State Park. On Oct. 5 at the Kiowa Creek Sporting Clays, members
we drove to the Jefferson County Government station, parked and purchased three-round trip tickets to travel to Union Station and back. We entered the light rail car and made sure we were on the correct train to Union Station but the attendant said, “let me check on this” and came back to say there were track repairs, and the train could not get to Union Station but that we could get to the Decatur Federal Station and then board a bus to get to Union Station; we weren’t interested in a bus adventure, we wanted to ride the new light rail to downtown. We weren’t upset about track repairs, this happens, but rather there was no information before we boarded the train and purchased the tickets. Now we were going to miss out on a fun afternoon in town. My reluctant husband took it all in stride and suggested we go repair our disappointment with lunch at the new nearby “Five Guys” – it was great! Better luck next time. He said he will be ready to try the train again ... in 2023. Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.
and started the ball rolling. It was then that “somebody” (I still have yet to find out “who”) temporarily put that road fill in those holes. Meanwhile the word is that the paperwork is in on the postal list of repairs to get done. Of course I have absolutely no confidence that the postal folks will actually repair the holes. We all know how slow government is.
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The two remaining employees at our Meade Street Post Office have been equally frustrated as so many in-house patrons complain to them. Meanwhile the “road fill” is slowly being eroded and the permanent repair papers are sitting on a desk somewhere. You know that saying “You can’t get there from here.” Well, you can’t mail a letter outside here unless you risk hitting a pot hole.
Another story to tell – in my daughter’s words
My daughter Katey had her own story to tell about her experience with light rail last Saturday – another “you can’t get there from here” story. My family wanted to experience the new West light rail line. My husband initially was reluctant due to less than positive past public transportation experiences. But eventually he was game, and
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.
ELECTION BRIEF Mosko announces candidacy for Westminster city council
Steward Mosko, a third-generation Colorado native and 13-year Westminster resident, has filed his intent to run for Westminster City Council. He is senior vice president of Cassidy Turley Colorado, a commercial Real Estate firm. A longtime community activist, Mosko
has served as governor’s appointee to the State Land Use Board, member of the Board of Adams County Economic Development and as guest lecturer for the University of Denver graduate MBA Real Estate program. He is currently serving his fourth term as a member of the Adams County Planning Commission.
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and friends will gather for the annual Fun Shoot. Call 303-915-7170 to register and finalize your plans. The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge continues to offer a wide variety of nature education, with both hands-on and wildlife viewing opportunities. Photo contests, high-quality bass and other warm-water species fishing, working with a specialist in the Visitor Centers Discovery Room, growing a garden that attracts birds, viewing owls and other refuge wildlife and a close look at the growing herd of bison are all possibilities for kids, families and seniors. Call 303-289-0930 for information and to register for one or more of these exciting programs. Colorado Trout Unlimited will stage its initial Family Fly Fishing Camp at the Pickle Gulch Campground in Gilpin County Aug. 9-11. TU will be supported by Angling University in this exciting introduction to the fastest growing angling sport. The camp focus will be on kids ages 9-13 in age who are accompanied by a responsible adult. The camp is hosted by TU and AU skilled anglers, and ensures both youth and adults a unique experience to test the fly-fishing trout waters firsthand. Equipment basics, casting, knots, fly selection, trout habitat and water ecology are all topics to be explored and discussed. To gain more information and register for this event, which has a fee, call Jake Lemon at 720-354-2646
Talmadge “Tom” Anderson Talmadge “Tom” Anderson, 86, died Monday, July 8, in Westminster, CO. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Gladys and two sons, Steven and Michael. He is survived by his children, Talma Sims of Aurora, Sherry Bethurum of Westminster, Rodney Anderson of Greeley, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were held July 12 in Greeley, CO.
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Craft brewery opens in Northglenn By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com When Vance Sabbe lost his job in the technology industry in December 2012, he drowned his sorrows in beer. Well, not really, but he did take his passion for brewing craft beer to the next level. He, along with partner Rick Aggen, opened Beer By Design Brewery in Northglenn at the end of June. “According to the Colorado Brewers Guild, the Front Range is the largest craft brewing market in the U.S. We are very pleased to welcome Beer by Design to Northglenn, and to add their company name to the list of more than 70 Colorado craft brewers,” said Debbie Tuttle, Northglenn’s economic development manager. Sabbe was introduced to homebrewed beer in the early 1990s by a co-
Beer By Design held its grand opening Friday, June 28. During tap room hours, the brewery will offer tours to the public. Photos courtesy of Beer By Design
‘He’s like a kid in a candy shop when it comes to the brewery.’ Vance Sabbe worker. He developed a brew kit and began selling supplies to home brewers. He also ran Rocky Mountain Home Brew business in Westminster for a few years before selling it in the late 1990s. “It did well for itself, but I couldn’t quit my day job,” said Sabbe, who lives in unincorporated Adams County. Meanwhile, he researched the brewery industry and imagined the possibilities of opening one. Losing his job kicked started making his dream into a reality. He began securing investors and got Aggen, who used to be his neighbor, to be his partner. “He’s like a kid in a candy shop when it comes to the brewery — the passion is there,” Sabbe said. The men held a grand opening for Beer By Design, 2100 E. 112th St., on June 28. The 5,000-foot facility has a tap room and brewery. Tours are available daily upon request. Sabbe said what he makes is craft beer. He uses a special process that allows his brews to be “session” beer — low in alcohol and more drinkable. “You can sit down and finish more than one and not be overpowered by the alcohol or sugar,” he said. He said the finest ingredients are used in his beers, without chemicals in processing or for preservation. He said another key to the great taste of his product is the water. “We strictly use Northglenn water,
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Beer By Design co-owner Vance Sabbe works on installing a tank at the newly opened craft brewery at 2100 E. 112th St. in Northglenn. which comes from Standley Lake, which is water from the Rocky Mountains,” he said. Beer By Design features Copper Mountain Pale Ale, Wild Mountain Wheat, Cascade Mountain IPA and Alpine Mountain Amber Ale. While the facility can seat about 50 at the bar, and nearly the same at 10 tables, Sabbe said their business plan is aggressive and that they want to be more than a local hangout; they want to be the local brewery for bars and restaurants. But, he said, he doesn’t want to tap
at any locations outside a 10-miles radius because he thinks that’s where other breweries go wrong. “They stretch themselves too thin,” he said. “We are real cautious about that; we want to make sure we never run out of beer for our restaurants and bars.” Beer by Design is open 2-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 2-10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 2-6 p.m. Sundays. More information about its products can be found online at www.beerbydesign.com.
Event focuses on children with special needs By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com A safety event geared toward children with special needs debuted over the weekend in Westminster. The event was sponsored by the Westminster Fire Department and the Spectra Autism Center and focused on teaching children and their family members about fire safety, and gave youngsters an opportunity to experience what the job of a firefighter is like. “The safety event was open to any child, but we really wanted to put a focus on children with special needs and allow them to see what a real firefighter does while teaching them some safety,” said Westminster firefighter and event organizer Luke Gearhard. The Sunday, July 14, event at the Westminster training tower featured firefighter demonstrations
Westminster firefighters demonstrate a vehicle extraction during a safety event on July 14 at the Westminster training tower. The event was geared toward special needs children and was co-sponsored by Spectra Autism Center. The event featured more firefighter demonstrations, rides on a vintage fire truck and the opportunity for children to take on the firefighter combat challenge obstacle course. Photo by Ashley Reimers
including a rappel off the side of the training tower, and two vehicle extractions. Children enjoyed free rides in a vintage fire truck while trying on real firefighter
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gear and testing their skills in the firefighter combat challenge obstacle course. Angela Trout brought her two children to the event, one who has autism. She said it’s nice to have an event geared toward children with special needs, but one that is also welcoming to her other child. “This is a lot of fun,” she said. “I like being able to bring both my kids, but also go somewhere that is focused on children with special needs.” Amy Gearhard, CEO of Spectra and Luke’s wife, said she’s never seen an event like this one in Colorado and she hopes it continues to grow in the future. Working with individuals with special needs on a dai-
ly basis, Amy said she understands how an individual with special needs may react differently in an emergency situation. She said the event was also an opportunity for firefighters to learn more about children with special needs and how to handle certain situations. “It’s important for firefighters and police officers to understand the difference in dealing with a child with special needs,” Amy Gearhard said. “A firefighter might get a call about a violent and aggressive child who has special needs, so it’s important that a firefighter knows that the last thing he should do is restrain that child. It’s knowledge like this that can help make everyone safer. Both Luke and Amy agree a great way for families to communicate information to police and fire is by signing up for Smart911, a free, nationwide private service that allows people to create safety profiles online. The participants can enter vital information about themselves and their family members to be used during an emergency situation. People can create their profiles by going online to www.smart911.com. After signing up, people will be contacted every six months to confirm that the information on the profile is still current. “We hope people utilize the Smart911 service because it could really make a difference during an emergency,” Luke Gearhard said.
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Joh ews.co that Publica m involv“there n Hicken tion ing are no loo bes gun t easy per ack s, som to dea l wit but saidsolution now eth The ing “ou h firearm a deb s” to ledged the Dem r dem ate issues -rel on State Genera ocratic ocracy ated how vio fere of the l Assem govern demand lence d is trol his opi State spebly dur or, add s.” ing ech pas that is nion his ressing sion Jan. on cer ann one take ately tain 10, also ual up to be area By Ryan Boldrey deb pro of ate “Le this rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com said t me legislat d topicsone of gun con f50 cents prim ive law the mo che . “Why ses e the cks sion maker not tion st After months of public outreach, town hav pump,” . s will Tha for all e uni nity Media Publica halls and community surveys, the C-470 tention t sug gun sale versalHicken ges A Colorado Commu s?” aisl Corridor Coalition expects to decide by of law tion bac looper e. kgroun makercertain March or April how to pursue expanding “It d s on ly cau House is just the busy freeway corridor from Interstate ght bot Col h side the 25 to Kipling Street. oradoMinorit comple s of atcall “I think overall people are saying there Spr y Lea tely une the ing der involvfor all nfo is something that needs to be fixed when sale s, rce be con ing per s of said of Mark it comes to the congestion,” said Jack Hil HilWallerable,” ting son-to-guns — Hicken , But bert, a Douglas County commissioner who ent inc per loo Ron nor ’s stanDemocr backgr son tranluding per’s serves as chair of the coalition’s policy com comFrom left, state Rep. Chris Holbert, state Rep.-elect Polly Lawrence and outgoing state House Speaker Frank McNulty address the Douglas County Business Alliance on Jan. 3 during tho ats ce. “He 68, Issue 12 mittee. app ound chesaction se Volume • Tracy ma a legislative kickoff session. Photo by Jane Reuter lau de som cks s — According to the coalition, eastbound ded County, Colorado Kra afra the . and Jefferson id to ft-Thar e risk travelers Kipling to I-25 face delays of Countyfrom gov y poi Adams p, Gun jump ermore than 11 minutes during the morning legi into D-Arva nts,” ger Phil slat control tha said da. rush hour, and westbound travelers are de deors nex ts Rep “He are , one t.” t General mana layed as much as 18 minutes in the evening. one five mo exp was . outlines projec ectedof many n’t Sen. Growth along the corridor is expected to nom area tha nths Washington Evie Hud ic ma t Hic of the to tak issues increase by more than 30 percent over the e up ak, righ ken that tter om moriki tol for the new legislative session. aren’t going to be the ones grabbing the next 20 years. s, civi loopersession over reg t, hugs By Darin oloradonews.c l uni Sen. Lind add , was the tou ulating Democrats have regained control of the headlines, so it means you really do have Beginning with a series of telephone ress ons dmoriki@ourc the che General a New ed. just d on ma District and Colorado House, and maintain their ma- to pay attention,” outgoing House Speaker town halls in July, the coalition has been Eco ell Jan. , of high exdur rijuana Transportation - Com cou jority in the state Senate, and Republican Frank McNulty said. “They’re the ones that busy presenting three options to citizens ing 9 in the Regional Washington declared ind transrse, his mon Senate Phil 40-minustry es several Denmembers of the Douglas County legislative are going to have the highest impact on the and area business leaders: tolling any addi By Jane Reuter addiozen Tak ground Manager as RTD continu wer cham ing ute e toward the ns delegation said that could impact business economy.” jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com sou also s of bers tional lanes and keeping the existing lanes on rem pectatio targeted on the the ght ho w su projects arks. owners. Four of them were on hand for a McNulty urged business owners to free; tolling all the lanes, old and new; and top issu open portation northern region. projects staina mes be e of ing day trol agenda State leaders urged Douglas County Douglas County Business Alliance-spon- “show up at the state Capitol,” testify and raising property or sales taxes to pay for ad ted several by adgun ver metro’s led of the st hosted ble de ing bu gton highligh Gen item for hee violen sored legislative kickoff session held Jan. 3 bring supporters when issues of concern business owners to stay aware and get inin breakfa ra va legis ditional new lanes. ve Washin ting ls eral lative ce is velop ilt in this and of Jan. 4 legislati fit 36 Commu are on the table. volved in issues that could impact them as at Lone Tree’s Sky Ridge Medical Center. “The one thing that has come across session. ve@ n Cleve Dem during a a Ele the last yeaAssem nonpro Resort. ment our “The bills you need to be cautious about Photo lawmakers take their seats at the state Capi Capiclear,” Hilbert said, “is that there is just no mentaDecem r’s Aurbly, esp ocratic Legislators continues on Page 19 the Interlocken colora Louisville-based by Cour will be ecia -co s at the Omni ry Sch ber ma ora don way in the world you could go back and toll tney Kuhl lly on nSolution om metro region gton said. “I the ews.co ssa es ool talk existing roadways. No matter what is decid decid“The Denveren in Concre at ater kill the West,” Washinthat it can be ing ars — and m city in the politic abo — are I believe nec Sandy ings ed, existing (lanes) will remain free.” mu greatest a. ticu that, and rtation investments Hook al issuut gun star ch mo edg believe t. Hilbert said the coalition is leaning toto s ed. ting really But transpo es are re in the e, as has alw just to pop ward a decision to toll any new or addiaddi “So this region.” to accomthe done through the ays om part of me making in bee up gov me point tional lanes to pay for construction and that we’re r, he said RTD’s journey n in ern s at rcial the Can an easy one. or acka dicey to gun not been maintenance. He said this will be discussed Howeve Ind develo delas board has s, oth projects now ber RTD just iana Stre pment resi restructure some recent cuts to the DepartDepart heavily at the coalition’s January and Feb Feblplish these 2012, the 15-mem percent sales mike Coffman’s views ers Stat he pro north et and . to a ment of Defense. a 0.4 e con In May ruary meetings, when they go over results ballot to violen tinu Can gen posed of Coa against placing election finanOn fiscal resolution: “I like the tax piece, the fact that “I think we need to go forward with these from a recent telephone survey conducted es on erally general t decided l Jeff the on Pag The if current erso Creek most of the Bush tax cuts remain permanent for the vast cuts,” he said, “but I think they could be by Hill Research Consultants. e 18 tax increase ks. This means are, the North n Par resi southe The den dev majority of American people I thought was a win. On the done in a way that doesn’t compromise our “If we go that route, construction could fund FasTracons remain as they not be comfew elo com tial ast of kwill yea ing per ped by portion the negative side, it wasn’t at all balanced with cuts, and we national security. There was no attention to start in early 2014, if not sooner,” he said. by Andy Carpenean cial projectiNorthwest lines ties dev Ter Can rs is 43 years. Photo are, in fact, going to spend even more money now. We’ve detail paid to these cuts. I think that they “If we pick a financing option that requires d offe Group. ra Cau of retired after mercia delas,anothe eloBy these pmRyan Boldrey Metro and 2042. ent Mastriona has convinced prosa got to be serious about the deficit and the debt and this bill thought it would never happen, so the nono Veldhurs som acres. l and includr drarboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com a vote (raising taxes), that obviously pushes ove pleted until gton said he is the w, at Water World. ething The new ope to a gondola ing Veldhu r the certainly wasn’t serious about it at all.” tion was `let’s just do an across-the-board it out further. But I don’t think those two But Washin be done way beforethe transCau izen, n spa nex , stands next The resi izen veteran will Cand for Park a noted sa t of the U.S. armed On proposed high-capacity magazine ban: “Personcut to the Department of Defense.’ 20-year will ce willA den options are what I am hearing citizens say. dev Parks and Recreation o far, Capitalmanag way in elas neig two projects tion dates and nt strides tial, said. Hyland Hills ally, I feel that there ought to be a limit. I think this notion west “It just isn’t rational. We’re cutting propro hom feature elopm hbor forces, Mike gincCongressman I’m hearing citizens say `yeah, fix director it, butofwe made significa jected comple mm we hav . able lude comArvada. hood executive Hills district has In that time, Washin uni e , former and es, 1,00 1,500 ent, onc that there shouldn’t be any regulations at all is wrong. That grams that are essential and giving the want someone Coffman (R-Aurora) plans 1,50 else to pay the taxes.’” ction Hyland held commu portation Photo is taking d at ty, are five of years. Greg Mastriona by the com severa 0 or mosingle toefocus by Andy shape diff nt Don in the past two either begun constru of its said, the question about high-capacity magazines should same weight to programs that are essential nity of0his efforts offe Raising taxes was a popular option in the that us to missed l mil fam commuch me re r“Th erent Carpenea with hous tho ,” Vel obligaBoard presidethe highpleted visi RTD has out for 77 percent be decided by state legislatures, because there will inherto our national security to programs that early town hall surveys, but according to the new congressional pric “It’s rcial spa lion squ higherin ily, ton said includes in Sus on.” se stan dhuizen hite ey all n million general build family. said he has e ted work vad -de detach , affairs. projects, perforare session ently be varying standards for different parts of the counthe low tain probably should have gone by the wayside Hill’s survey only 9 percent of people were ctu 1, a $2.7 issue passed to dards hav the Ciancio a,” kind of ce. ed said feet nsityon veteran his overall to the or contracFasTrack network Bus Rapid Transit ability ne.” ral flai e com for Vel and $300 bond and a city uni . try. I feel that 100 rounds is too much but that is an issue ofThe a long time ago or have little value.” larU.S. tion ment in favor of increased property tax and 42 est regard Lines. ,000s planned retarecently com dhuizen rs. ts re-elected pow munity can we “They West Rail, ry mendo did a just two mance and commit wit il and te 225 Rail off High pleme that must be debated and decided by the Colorado General sha Coffman said he fancies himself differdiffer pan for Colo Coloered the park. Com , Vel be see percent favored increasing sales taxes. De Deing the Gold, and Intersta es, but said hin representative ture Mastriona began with red els way 72 plan. us dhu arti stre The park but grew the fol- district. He said the district and (BRT), East Rail our challeng sustain on Assembly and not in Washington, D.C.” ent from many members in his own party spite the higher numbers, 42-41, in favor of city 6th District said that am nt eac . “Th arado’s the ng muniizen n thro et ity truCandel and Cand the we’ve had h oth ey’l for systemBetwee oun n of all about of Hyslides, job r not d Am in the ugh as said ability roo lights course tho the additio it’s l t in that a lot of Republicans don’t support Ar- to focus on is st, intends iswater the “Of for sales taxes over tolling one new lane, the re resuperio elas ugh fs of , from out and with the s, we’ n par of ope er. Theheinte spa a pillar to say that “It’s he saidhas tho slides. grate down beinggton he $50erican, ce. any cuts to defense spending. Some of the port suggested that there was not sufficient from transi transilowing year re’s ranging ugh Col the will remain nity and a valued I always like — the knock “Th , is its feature homes. tiles to and four soThe ll hav ks, ope n spa sues ope Washin orado, a tre-the citizen work is its firs . cility,” e rec recrea e wave pool down re’s Cove and n commu n con 0,000 that would force the Department of Veter- things on the table in Coffman’s eyes inin get up,” tion worksupport to secure passage in an election as we’re Coffman reation tion of the The bigsolar a signnearly space ce sustain den space ” he t of its in into who re- the came Surfer’s followed land e for the district. firm Eac na knock es — but the challenges, but Veldhu bec Pam, the ts 200 h com said and ans Affairs to hire qualified veterans before clude: troop levels in Europe; whether U.S. cen th hom ed force to how the country pay Mastrio with Next ges and ific 1984, kind g required by TABOR. aus resourc bui abilreationcan enj t s . mu izen center ter. had these we’re getting forward, r Bay in e the challeng It’s buildinant comacres cantrai to travelin years ago. in the nity fore a fee of lder wh hiring from the outside. ls take care of vet allies should be more involved in cost-sharcost-shar d Ryl es Going better vetgoi we’ oy of ope with him said. “We’ve the canvas, and served Thunde Country in 1986.put Wa, may ng to re com said. “It’sis a $3 Its al aspect the view g are mitme tired eight stat ” he will take and experi- getting up off qua buildin $3,000 o buy is well-de “Only about a third of the people that ing; whether we should retain some of our Possibility of four lanes now erans nsuffering from post-traumatic stress by River 0s. and pro y really mit mo reach be e of ies it said lifie tha million g. If Bot rs per s lots The break dedication to not xim of the s and a where nt to pretty quickly. work on the nearly ted unt LEE as “River Countr map because work (in the VA) have actually served in the permanent overseas bases; are there funcfunc disorder. , ity ain of ple D silv to sus t expens famany memor over the years, them done oofs h ron LEED, LEED com sola d renewa they lot into in Can Hilbert said is areime possibilityonews. out also said Ashley resi on the est Rail Line to Bythere “wo s after years Hills District colorad that or and r pan tain at that time ences he’s madeber the great orive ter World Washington t of the Northw is about 33 point, rk, and oth Bouldemunity door rec“I-think the real concern is in looking at military,” Coffman said, “and I just think tions being handled by active-duty military C-470 could expand sooner ble build the the tru delas Hyland t bee of bui menta Leadergold.” er certifie rather than lat latabi rides and els, areimers@our ene only the er .” the other station nity. r, Vel dine is body slides,” and will remem and board he 6.5-mile segmen par- that there’s a culture there that’s not re- that could be handled by the reserve at a had tube d, andlity. diff n U.S lding l Design ship majori techno geothe rgy sys homes st beSo far, dhuizenand plalocatio Golden the unemployment rates for veterans, par C-470 continues on Page 19 Westminster segment, which d com erslides were built the first but the commuhip and vision ion, staff for those who . Gre meets , cer in Ene the future ns osponsive to the veterans. … In my experiwit cheaper cost; and are there weapons sys sysstru rail ticularly those coming out of Iraq and AfAf all rma tem it the If ty log ganizat y” , to This then itted y-funde o, is ano where the His leaders in many facilihom the bui of the y, the l hea s, suc h and ction about said. at a Laundr The en Bui green tificatio rgy and with. But er of the forcomplete. said. “We Raging Colorad of ghanistan, and how it is significantly higher ence, people who have served in uniform tems that are being developed that aren’t RTD’s federall fee. y get coo recrea ldin t ther peo able h stan re Golf he It all startedGreg Mastriona have resulted to worked n Env through occ and nin 30 hom remind in percent sits es wit lder cho is also part ride, led sell than a rebpumps g Adventu the general population,” Coffman are much more likely to understand the critical. h was in tion g Cou dards means i1969. for people was need a little , just take a look na family being funded Eagle P3 Project, Arvada and and by Cha upied. e hom es are ing own the tru sustain oses mat in allowed ate the set college and job, ties includinthe Greg Mastrio rlie will a geo center ncil. That pan billion ed director through by challenges of those who are in the military “I’m looking at being very specific in which said. er es ride. not of und mer y, the by $1.03 Line desk. st Hills, Mc on abl graduat the ies, to old are tain oGold and on the had Racewa the Kay roo feature rma will be velo d to be opened drawer the at Hyland alre er con top of his abl use to planned coming up with cuts that I think will realize One way Coffman hopes to defeat this and are getting out of the military.” is avae qua to bui for a recreati ed to & use ftop ons. wit l hea is expecte pm 15 Prome- interact Courses ady hea has the always had a candy from, the happen d, lookingPrinted on recycled r mercia ent comme h Chu Moree improv retrofit ilab lities, ld the Ridge that current RTD projectifor the built is by working from the inside out. Near the It’s Coffman’s military background that the same dollar amount but will not com“I com wife Pam the execu- Golf Ice Centre at the with the pretty cool.” ture as wel to offs kilowat t pum ted and the park le to the dra could grab it full,” Wheat g to newsprint. Please hopes et mo t sola p sys when his s, Vel l par hasn’t rcial dev rch Ran l as has than ement their win wife of fee Since then,attractions built that anyone close of the last session he introduced a bill also has him in the midst of a movement to promise our security,” he said. the Hills the — a collaborationthe MAC hom the star 2016, accordin said he has highof Transportaand left recycle this copy. st r tem The dhuizenmany run into to 48 and been intet of the ted eloper ch Com nade g rides “On g residen just s, Veldhu e wit homenster, of the Hyland . I made sure oth of the panels mo Washington o Department e thin site er sus elec com yet for , said of Westmi Center) and of grown67 acres, featurin of the and st sign said District rest ts out sustain on transit) proj-. izen h sus som grocer tive director s . detric over from munity she city Recreation (bus rapid tain e oth y sto said the Adult 18-mile Colorad a 360 and the g is the to Can able ificant to the Center , and he said. Park and wife that able ity . (Mature U.S. 36 BRTwn Denver and Boulder con , but com“We’ve er pot res to World. favorite ly like Voyage told my to be can -degre view,” natura delas living would tion-led feana’s ven 36 sustain Water d “She bui we’ the U.S. ential downto on ld the ience there - course,said he’s also extreme s Earth, Mastrio her husban addition, In the Know tow see Sta e view he said l bea though is Mc ll con been ability ect between bus rapid transit the country, so program He was sure interview,” Mastrioto ndl from n re, as stores . “Re uty at it clients most recent . Kay tinue “We want BRT systems in Ran Denver ey Lak te an fea. any side of the of the manyrs for chil- the wel gton said. Flyer. give me was very fortuna ge. 1994, For said. to work for ma l as nts and e, the hom of the best sponso of the The DiD you know? Mile High was built in that,” Washin gton said right proud “I one to District hav mo visi the ny on said. e ted ng at district Pik na nat Fla site e t ww re info it for yea mo hour-lo “Voyage ” the Park and Recreation right place we are commit this goal, Washin new serst defi ural beaes Pea t Irons, . They w.li a was the many rs and in the district. of the job is Hyland Hills still have be in the where is all started. k on vefo rmation in 1955, and in Colodow part said. “It’s and we 43- dren To achieve to offer BRT ridersa cashlessnin yea rwa was established g chauty of the the n“The best time. That’sna started his Mastriona rs,” of the kids,” fast and abo rd.c recreation district service and recentlyas a racteri site Front RTD is striving the smiles ut Can om. Mastrio the pro- waits,” nute ride, that’sstill right first park and serves nearly 110,000 its as free WiFi Hills career - seeing “Knowing that is stic It’s five-mi vices, such n option through delas, rado. The district s of one s are berobotics. it is getting mile area year Hyland assistant superin he said. it.” a 24-square the facilitie the features fare collectio Card system. project, which ng the though residents in golf course Adams County Smart grams and and enjoyed by from the BRT on top, even before becomi launched said the 36 Express located in southwestof Westminster and used You can’t competition tendent, in 1972. areas in in- ing that’s pretty neat. a little director Washington the 17-mile U.S. and including in Adams County, parts Boulevard executive years he had an ed with kids, High Flyer.” the field is dovetail the disin Boul’s work in ederal tween Federal ver the at.” ada located ese fa- Mile
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Job hunting for the over 50 T hough the job market has improved in recent years, many men and women are still out of work. Perhaps most troubling, many of those people are age 55 and older who are fearful of an uncertain future where they are seemingly overlooked. According to a 2012 study from the Government Accountability Office, the number of long-term unemployed people age 55 and older has more than doubled since the onset of the recession. For many unemployed over the age of 50, the harsh reality of a job market that does not value their experience or skill set is deeply disconcerting. But as difficult as the job market can be for older men and women, it’s not impossible to find a job, though it might take some ingenuity and perseverance. Don’t limit yourself. Those who were victimized by layoffs should expand their job searches to more than just their previous fields. While it’s definitely a good idea to maintain contacts in your old field and routinely look for openings in that field, it’s also a good idea to examine your skill set and experience and find a new field where these things apply. Chances are your years of experience are transferable to many fields, and redirecting your job hunting efforts to a new line of work might yield opportunities you are not even aware existed. Embrace the 21st century. Many companies or organizations mistakenly assume that the digital age has passed older workers by. Workers in their 50s might be unfairly categorized as dinosaurs with no grasp of mobile technology or the latest software programs. But those applicants who can demonstrate their proficien-
cy in the latest technologies, including mobile technologies like smartphones, tablets and social media, can put themselves above fellow applicants. Start working. If you are mired in long-term unemployment and spend every day at home, get out and start working. Volunteering is a great way to lift your spirits, network with other professionals and maybe even learn of employment opportunities you won’t hear about on the couch at home. And volunteering, be it with a charity or a professional organization, is a great way to revive your resume and continue to add accomplishments despite your unemployment. Emphasize your age. Many unemployed men and women over 50 tend to look at their age as a hindrance that is preventing them from finding gainful employment. But your age can be an advantage, as many organizations find older applicants are more reliable and need less time to adapt than younger applicants with less experience. When emphasizing your age as a positive, don’t focus on job titles, which many other unemployed men and women your age likely highlight on their resumes. Instead, focus on specific achievements and accomplishments and reduce the emphasis you place on job tasks. Achievements tend to stand out above titles, and men and women over 50 likely have achieved more than younger, less experienced applicants. Think small. Smaller companies wherein employees tend to wear many hats are more likely to value experience than a larger company. By the age of 50, many professionals have vast experi-
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Kerr is star at dinner LaRonna DeBraak, left, and Lorry Pearson play the high school versions of their characters, Ronnie and Lorry, in the new musical “Nimroddes (Men): An Educational Musical Comedy for Men” that premiered at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., July 12. The high school seniors decide that they are going to major in the study of the human male species in college – a subject they think might take them 30 years to fully understand. Photos by Sara Van Cleve
Men under study ‘Nimroddes’ provides laughter through music and gender
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By Sara Van Cleve
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he differences between men and women have long been known, but it’s not very often those differences are set to music. “Nimroddes (Men): An Educational Musical Comedy for Women” does just that. The musical is based on the book “Nimroddes (Men): A Field Guide for Women,” written and illustrated by Arvada residents LaRonna DeBraak and Lorry Pearson. DeBraak wrote the play script and lyrics as well. “The play is about a couple of women who decide in high school that their major in college is going to be the study of the human male species,” DeBraak said. “They decide, even though it will take them 30 years to finish a PhD and actually learn about the male species, that they’re going to go for it.” DeBraak and Pearson play the two women — Ronnie and Lorry — from their time in high school through years of research to become a serious research scientist and a mad scientist co-conducting seminars together about the purpose of the male species, as they call them, the Nimroddes. In the play, the characters discover and discuss 10 of the 36 types of men mentioned in the book — the chickity, the dimwit, the fudknuckle, the wackadoodle, the gadget, the lumuc, the straight-lace, the master-lie, the gigolo and flamfidant. “I went through the history of different men I dated and people I know that Lorry dated and has been married to and decided, ‘My goodness, there’s a lot of material,’ so I just started categorizing them all out like a field guide,” DeBraak said. The idea for the play came to DeBraak in the middle of the night, she said, as a way to help Pearson, her friend of more than 30 years, heal after a tragedy. Six years ago, Pearson’s daughter died following a drug overdose and Pearson became depressed.
EDGE restaurant at The Four Seasons Hotel Denver is partnering with Double Cross Vodka to present an intimate dinner on Aug. 7 featuring professional golfer Cristie Kerr, who plays on the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. When not on the course, Kerr swaps her clubs for Cabernet from her own Curvature Wines collection. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in EDGE bar with passed hors d’oeuvres, Double Cross Vodka and Curvature wines. The three-course dinner begins at 7:15 p.m. Cost is $75 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations: 303-3893050. Kerr will be competing for the American team in the Solheim Cup Aug. 16-18 at Colorado Golf Club in Parker. There also will be three pre-tournament practice rounds and other events on Aug. 13-15 at the Colorado course.
Ronnie, as played by LaRonna DeBraak, left, and Lorry, as played by Lorry Pearson, sing about one of the 10 types of men discussed in the play “Nimroddes (Men): An Educational Musical Comedy for Men”. “Nimroddes” premiered at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., on July 12 and runs through July 28. “I had always been an artist,” Pearson said. “I didn’t pick up a brush, I couldn’t pick up a pencil. I didn’t do anything. That’s why (LaRonna) asked that night what we can do for something together and that’s when I started painting again.” Working together on the book, and now the play, helped Pearson heal, and it also helped both women reflect on their own lives and relationships. “Writing it was good therapy because you start realizing the relationships you’ve been in, good or bad, you learn something from every single of them that helps you grow and develop as a person,” DeBraak said. DeBraak and Pearson said they hope the play will help others as well. “I think by seeing it and realizing relationships are all about growth, once you look at it that way, it’s empowering, it really is,” DeBraak said. “You realize how resilient you are, how strong you are and it helps you become a better person when you actually evaluate your own life.” The evaluation of the male species, though, doesn’t come without some humor and laughter as Ronnie and Lorry spend their lives trying to figure out and classify the - quite possibly infinite - number of Nimroddes. “Normally when you see things that are
comedies, they’re not that funny,” Pearson said. “But when we say this is a comedy, it’s really, really funny. You can’t make the audience laugh, but you can allow them the privilege of laughing, and that’s what we’re doing here. We’re letting them go hysterically mad with laughter.” Between laughs, the audience will hear 15 songs that will make them want to sing and dance, DeBraak said. Though “Nimroddes” is an educational comedy musical for women, men can enjoy it too. “A lot of men have read the play and they’ve all recognized their friends in it, and some actually said they noticed part of themselves in it,” DeBraak said. “I can’t see men not thinking it’s funny because they’ll see themselves and others in it.” “Nimroddes” premiered at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., July 12. “Nimroddes (Men): An Educational Musical Comedy for Women” is showing at 7 p.m. Friday, July 19 and 26 and Saturday, July 20 and 27 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21 and 28. Tickets are $18 for Friday and Saturday shows and $15 for Sunday matinees. Tickets are available online at www.Nimroddes.eventbrite.com or at the Festival Playhouse.
Chef John Broening, who gained fame for his two revered Denver restaurants, Denver Brasserie Rouge in The Ice House and at Duo in the Highland neighborhood, is returning to kitchen at Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar at 1512 Curtis St. See the full story at www.5280.com/ blogs/2013/07/08/breaking-john-broening-heads-le-grand-oyster-bar-bistro. “We’re putting the Brasserie Rouge band back together,” restaurant owner Robert Thompson told Westword. Broening will join Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar as executive chef and also as culinary director of Seasoned Development, Thompson’s restaurant company. Thompson owns Le Grand, Punch Bowl Social and the Argyll Gastro Pub concept. He co-opened Brasserie Rouge with Leigh Jones in 2003. Broening, now chef and co-owner of Spuntino and formerly the executive chef of Duo and the late Olivéa, headed up the kitchen originally at Brasserie Rouge. Broening’s French cooking skills were not enough to prevent the restaurant closing a year later, though. Expect lighter fare at Le Grand, Broening says. He notes that Le Grand’s offerings will be more seasonal.
Retirement community goes Hollywood
When Elly and Jim Andersen moved to the Wind Crest retirement community five years ago, they didn’t move far from their former house in Cherry Hills, because they didn’t want to move away from family. The couple is proud of their family legacy — all their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren contribute so much to their lives. But one grandchild in particular is making a splash in the celebrity spotlight. And her work in Hollywood is attracting a new generation of fans and the Highlands Ranch community where she often visits. AnnaSophia Robb, the 19-year-old actress who has starred in major motion pictures like” Soul Surfer,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Bridge to Terabithia” and “Because of Winn-Dixie” now stars in “The Carrie Diaries.” The weekly Parker continues on Page 18
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ADAMS COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Animal Shelter/Adoption Center rescues 60 dogs
Officers from the Adams County Animal Shelter and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to an animal-welfare check at a home north of Watkins in unincorporated Adams County on July 9. During the inspection, 118 Havanese dogs were discovered in the home. The Denver Dumb Friends League took in 58 of the adult dogs, while the remaining 32 adult dogs and 28 puppies were sent to the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center. The dogs appear to be in good body condition, but are still being evaluated. The Animal Shelter anticipates placing these dogs for adoption beginning July 23. In the interim, the dogs will have their medical, behavioral and grooming needs assessed. The dogs will also receive their vaccinations. During this time the animals will be kept in a quarantine area and will not be available for public viewing. When the dogs become available for adoption, they will be posted on PetHarbor.com and on the Adams County and the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Facebook pages. The Adams County Animal Shelter is accepting food, money and grooming-supply donations to help with the care of these dogs, and is specifically requesting canned puppy food, grooming clippers and blades. The Adams County Animal Shelter is at 10705 Fulton St. in Brighton. For information on the shelter, please visit www.adcogov.org.
Commissioner travels to DC to lobby for funding
Adams County Board of Commissioners Chair Eva J. Henry will travel to Washington, D.C., July 18-19 to participate in
Building One America’s Second National Summit on Inclusive Suburbs and Sustainable Regions. This summit brings together state and local leaders with federal policy makers to seek bipartisan solutions to the uniquebut-common challenges around housing, schools and infrastructure facing America’s metropolitan regions and its diverse middle-class suburbs. During the summit, Henry will meet with key officials of the Obama administration to lobby for increased federal financial support for a wide range of initiatives in Adams County. For more information on Building One America’s Second National Summit on Inclusive Suburbs and Sustainable Regions, visit https://buildingoneamerica.org/.
Community Reach Center receives major contract
The Community Reach Center has received $135,000 from the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide mental health supported-employment services to eligible clients who are in treatment with Community Reach Center for fiscal year 2014. Community Reach Center is a nonprofit mental-health provider with five outpatient offices in Adams County and the designated mental-health provider for individuals eligible for Medicaid in Adams County. Services include individual and group therapy, early childhood and school-based services, substance abuse treatment, emergency services, a post-adjudication program for criminal offenders, psychological testing, residential services, therapeutic support groups, wellness programs and more. For more information, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org.
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television show on The CW is based on the popular HBO series “Sex and the City.” In it, Robb plays teenager Carrie Bradshaw in high school in 1984. The Andersens love seeing Robb work — they’ve been on set with her as far away as London — but they love it the most when their granddaughter visits them on the Highlands Ranch campus and spends quality time. As for Robb, well, she’s a huge fan of Wind Crest. Robb grew up in Colorado not far from where her grandparents lived and was in high school when her grandparents moved to Wind Crest. “My grandpa would pick me up from school two times a week, and I’d hang out with them before I went to kickboxing,” she says. She appreciates the pool, the hot tub, going to dinners and brunches on campus, and she wishes they sold the cookies in the marketplace store 24/7. She laughs, “I’d get home from school and miss them,” referring to both the cookies and her grandparents. But the thing Robb says she appreciates most about Wind Crest is how both her grandparents thrive on campus. ”It’s just really convenient. They can go to the gym, join clubs, and my grandpa can work on his trains. They have everything they need and want at their fingertips,” Robb says. The model railroad club is one of the most appealing things about Wind Crest to Jim; his outdoor train set is a memory that warms his granddaughter’s heart, and she’s glad he can continue to do what he is so passionate about. Passionate living runs in the family. While raising her family and helping with her grandchildren, Elly’s lifework has been to give of herself and her time to those she loves. She’s even kept a treasure chest of all the clippings she can find about Robb for the last 10 years, since she began acting in Because of Winn-Dixie. Elly recalls a fond memory from the set. Cicely Tyson had forgotten a line, and Robb whispered to the actress, “It’s OK, my grandma forgets things, too.” Elly laughs at what she calls a “sort of backhanded compliment.” “It’s neat to look back and see how little she was,” Elly says of her granddaughter. The whole family knew she would be an actress when she was just 2 years old. She was, according to the Andersens, born for the spotlight and with “the prettiest little face.” Even though their granddaughter lives in New York while working on the show, the Andersens know it won’t be long before they see her again.
The Blue Bonnet moves into middle age
The Blue Bonnet Cafe & Lounge on South Broadway is celebrating its 45th year of the Mobell family ownership this month with steals of deals for diners. It’s been 45 years since Arlene and Phil Mobell purchased the long-standing restaurant at 475 S. Broadway, and the popular Mexican eatery has evolved under current owners, the brother and sister
team of Gary and Marci Mobell. Many of the Blue Bonnet’s staff have logged three decades with the restaurant. “My sister Marci and I visit with the tables each and every lunch and dinner that we are here, seven days a week,” Gary said. “We love the interaction with the customers and (value) their opinions. My mom was known for this and we carry on her tradition as she calls daily to check in.” To celebrate the 45th anniversary, the Mobells are offering customers 45-cent bottomless chips and salsa, two happy hour tacos, two happy hour lettuce wraps or Blue Bonnet signature bottled hot sauce for $4.50 each. Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 p.m. to close Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.bluebonnetrestaurant. com.
New sports sheriff on CBS4
Tom Helmer, former sports broadcaster on Root Sports, is moving over to join the CBS4 news team replacing the departing Gary Miller on Friday and Saturday nights, plus filling in elsewhere as needed. Miller is taking on play-by-play radio duties in the fall as the voice of the Colorado State University Rams. For Root Sports, Helmer co-hosted television broadcasts of Colorado Rockies games and covered the University of Denver, University of Colorado and the Colorado High School Activities Association. He’s been recognized for sportscasting with an Associated Press award and two regional Emmys for host of the Rockies postgame report, and host of a franchise segment called “Tom on the Town.” Helmer also previously served as sports anchor for KXTV in Sacramento, Fox 6 in San Diego and as sports director at WZZM in Grand Rapids, Mich. For more information, go to www.cbsdenver.com.
The seen
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III married his fiancee, Rebecca Liddicoat (who’s from Denver), July 6 in Denver, according to The Denver Post. Griffin and Liddicoat held their rehearsal dinner at Shanahan’s Steakhouse in Denver. Thirty to 40 guests attended the dinner at Redskins coach (and former Broncos coach) Mike Shanahan’s steakhouse in the Denver Tech Center. Griffin reportedly was seen picking up his wedding tuxedo July 5 at the Men’s Wearhouse in Cherry Creek. Other members of the Redskins organization — Shanahan, his son and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, owner Daniel Snyder, General Manager Bruce Allen, starting right tackle Tyler Polumbus and backup quarterback Kirk Cousins — also were seen in Denver. Also seen around town at the Avett Brothers concert at Red Rocks on July 6: Gov. John Hickenlooper and his estranged wife, Helen Thorpe.
Overheard
Eavesdropping on Facebook: “You know you are getting old when your sweetie says, `Let’s go upstairs and make love,’ and you respond `Pick one, I can’t do both!’ That’s why our new home in Arizona is just one floor.”
REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY DMNS role in healthcare showcased in national report
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science initiative, Genetics of Taste, and other health-related enterprises on the part of American museums are documented in a new report, “Museums on Call: How Museums are Addressing Health Issues,” released by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The full report, including a state-bystate appendix of examples, can be accessed at www.aam-us.org/docs/advocacy/ museums-on-call.pdf. At the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Genetics of Taste is the first community-based and community-run genetics lab in the country. Seven days a week, visitors look in and see how a real molecular lab works and watch real scientists in action. More than 3,100 visitors have enrolled in the research study, and more than 140 volunteers have been trained as citizenscientists. The data collected is used to research how DNA affects taste and the role of taste
in health. The museum is at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. To learn more about the museum, check www.dmns.org, or call 303-370-6000.
Rescued bears arriving at the Wildlife Animal Sanctuary
Two rescued bears that were anonymously surrendered by a private owner in Ohio will arrive in Keenesburg at the Wild Animal Sanctuary, thanks to Bobbi Brink of Lions Tigers & Bears (LTB). The LTB team removed nine bears from private residences in multiple locations in Ohio, performed necessary medical procedures on seven of the bears, and are transporting the bears to four reputable sanctuaries across the United States, including the Wildlife Animal Sanctuary, 1946 County Road 53. The bears have no medical records or history on file, and likely have never had proper care from a veterinarian. They likely have never had a space to run or play, and now will be given the gift of a good life at a reputable sanctuary, Brink said.
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your week & more ThuRSdAy/July 18 ConCeRT SeRieS Bring the whole family to McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St. in Olde Town Arvada, for concerts and performances that are part of the Apex Summer Concert Series. Enjoy rock-n-roll of the 60s-80s with The Boomers at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Then kids of all ages can enjoy the fun songs and stories by Beth Epley at 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 19. It is rhythm, blues and funk by Mojomama at 7 p.m., Thursday July 25. Call 303-4259583. FRidAy/July 19 SAlAd dAyS As part of the Northglenn Senior Center Festive Friday Series, enjoy the lighter side of lunch at an all-salad potluck on Friday, July 19, at the center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Bring any kind of salad, garden, pasta, Jell-O, pasta, potato, etc. A dessert would be fine, too. RSVP at 303-450-8801 or the senior center. FRidAy/July 19, July 26 FRidAy Fun Youth entering fifth through ninth grades this fall can go on a trip from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday all summer as part of Friday Fun Days. On July 19, create your own piece of pottery and then enjoy lunch; register by July 17. On July 26, spend the morning at the Big Time Trampoline Fun Center before swimming at the Northglenn Recreation Center in the afternoon. Bring a sack lunch, swimsuit and water, and make sure to wear athletic clothing. Register by July 24. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress. FRidAy And SATuRdAy/July 19-20 Reunion The Skyview Class of 1993 will have its 20th reunion July 19-20. Visit skyviewclassof1993.eventbright.com or www.facebook.com/SkyviewClassOf1993Reunion for all the information. FRidAy And SATuRdAy/July 19-20 TheATeR ShoW Northglenn Players presents “Godspell” at 7 p.m. July 19-20, July 25-26, and 2 p.m. July 21, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. The Northglenn Players present one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Children of Eden, Pippin), it boasts a string of wellloved songs including the international hit Day by Day. Call 303-450-8800 for tickets. Sponsored by the city of Northglenn, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation. FRidAy To SundAy/July 19-21 ChuRCh bAzAAR Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a national historical Catholic church, plans its 82nd annual bazaar from 5-10 p.m. July 19-21. The fun includes live music, games of chance, bingo, raffles, carnival rides for kids, a cake booth, an Italian country store featuring salami, cheeses, and import items and Italian ceramics. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is at 3549 Navajo St. in the East Highlands neighborhood of Denver. MondAy/July 22, July 29 dog TRAining Training With Grace dog training center offers free talks from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. The July 22 talk is titled “What are you chewing on?!” Learn to pick out appropriate chew toys and treats for even the most voracious chewers, and how to teach your dog to make good choices when faced with a leather shoe or a dog toy. On July 29, the talk is title “Ding Dong!” In this talk, we will focus on door manners and greetings, sitting politely for petting, management and training. TueSdAy/July 23 book Club The Northglenn Senior Center book club meets at
1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, to discuss “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” by Khaled Hosseini. This novel is a chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history and a story of family, friendship, faith, and the salvation to be found in love. Stop by the senior center, 11801 Community Center Drive, or call 303-450-8801 to reserve a copy.
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ReC pRogRAM Youth ages 11-18 are invited to spend the day at Water World from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, as part of the Recreational Alternative Programming Series. Start off with a behind the scenes look at how the rides work before vd., the park even opens. Then spend the day going on all the water um, park rides. Cost includes tour, admission, supervision and lunch. 6000.Bring sunscreen, a change of clothing and money for water and ice cream. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress to register. TueSdAy/July 23
r in liFeTRee CAFé Ways that religion is sometimes harmful will Wild be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Lifetree Café, nk of5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Toxic Faith: When Religion Hurts,” features a filmed interview with Sam Brower, the private rom investigator who cracked open the case that led to the arrest of Warren Jeffs, the leader of the polygamous Fundamentalist s Church of Latter-day Saints. Admission is free; snacks and beverare ages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehousee type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly ry, Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
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WedneSdAy/July 24 MeeTing The Ralston Road Recreation Center meeting is at 6
p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Arvada Community Food Bank, to 8555 W. 57th Ave. We will review the results of our five-week gift survey of local recreational needs for the neighborhoods that were previously served by the Fisher Pool and the old ice skating rink at Ralston Road and Garrison Street. City officials will join
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us in an informal discussion on what is likely to happen next with this proposal. The free meeting is sponsored by the City of Arvada and the Citizens for a Livable Ralston Community. For information, contact John Kiljan, 303-423-9875 or jpkiljan@ yahoo.com.
WedneSdAy/July 24, July 31 SuMMeR ConCeRT Northglenn’s free summer concert series Saddle Up for Summer continues Wednesday, July 24, with Buckstein, and concludes July 31, with Triple Nickel. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across from City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. In case of inclement weather, the show will move across the street to the D.L. Parsons Theatre and commence at 7 p.m. No cost to attend, but RSVP at 303-466-2422. ThuRSdAy/July 25 Wine TASTing The annual Indulge wine tasting event for CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties is Thursday, July 25, and will include plenty of wine tasting, food, music, silent auction, chocolate desserts, live auction and more. Tickets are now available. Contact bcjayhawk68@gmail.com.
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golF TouRnAMenT The fifth annual St. Joan of Arc Golf 4 Life tournament is Friday, July 26, at Hyland Hills Golf Course, 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. Call 303-279-3003. The event includes the tournament, lunch and an auction. Proceeds benefit pro-life programs in Arvada and Denver, and St. Joan of Arc capital projects. CoMing Soon/July 26-28 CAMp CoMFoRT Dates for Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice’s two 2013 Camp Comfort sessions are June 28-30 and July 26-28. This award-winning bereavement camp, located in the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver, is a way for children ages 6-12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. The cost to attend Camp Comfort, including all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks, and overnight accommodations, is $150. Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information, or to receive a brochure, visit www.CampComfort.org or call Mt. Evans at 303-674-6400. CoMing Soon/July 27 5k WAlk Arvada Walks for Kids presented by Arvada Jefferson
Kiwanis is Saturday, July 27. The 5K Family Walk starts at 9 a.m. at the Lake Arbor Park/Lake, 6400 Pomona Drive. Register by July 15 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Refreshments provided. Activities at the event include a fire department display, Jungle Mobile for kids, and community booths. Visit www.ajkiwanis.com.
Michael Deni (playing the part of Jesus) and Anne Terze-Schwarz (Anne) rehearse a scene from the Northglenn Player’s production of “Godspell,” showing July 19-27 at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive in Northglenn. Tickets are $8 for seniors and students, and $10 for adults, and can be purchased by calling 303-450-8800 or at the door. Photo courtesy of the Northglenn Players
CoMing Soon/July 29 blood dRive Church Ranch Office Park hosts a community blood drive from 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, inside the Bonfils mobile bus at 7237 Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. CoMing Soon/July 30 blood dRive The City of Westminster hosts a community blood drive from 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, inside the Bonfils mobile bus at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org. CoMing Soon/Aug. 1 ouTdooR ConCeRT Friends of Broomfield plans its Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Pick up and drop off at Friends Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. The group is going to the Nacho Men outdoor concert at Flatirons Mall. Dinner is not provided, so please eat ahead of time. Register by Monday, July 29. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@ friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123 to register and for information about cost.
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CoMing Soon/Aug. 1 hiSToRy pRogRAM Historic textile consultant Megan Heulman will talk about the clothing women decided to wear on the historic trails of the western United States and how they cleverly adapted their garments and accessories in “Dressed to Head West: Clothing of the Overland Trails” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library in Broomfield. RSVP by calling the library reference desk at 720-887-2350 or via email at referencedesk@broomfield.org. The Broomfield Depot Museum is open to the public from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. Call 303-460-6824.
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City eyes service modifications Snow removal considered in budget review By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Westminster City Council is beginning its review of the 2014 city budget. A public meeting on July 8 gave council and the community a quick look at some potential service modifications within the budget. The 2013-2014 budget was adopted in October as part of a two-year budget, and a mid-year review process is standard procedure. In November, voters approved a city charter amendment allowing the City Council to adopt a formal two-year budget. City Manager Brent McFall said the recent public meeting was meant to provide an opportunity for the public to give council input on the budget as it considers any revisions for the adopted 2013-2014 budget. “This is not a full budget process. We don’t start over again,” he said. “The process gives council a few times to review the budget and receive any public comment on budgetary matters anyone may want to make.”
The adopted 2014 budget totals $175,458,142 and includes funding for all services and programs provided by the city government to Westminster residents and business. Brent said based on what he knows at this point, it appears the city will be able to fully fund operations for the city in 2014 at the projected level. “Sales and use tax continues to be the major source of funding for the general fund, providing 64 percent of general-fund operations,” he said. “I also want to point out that the city only receives about 4 percent in revenues from property taxes. The majority of those revenues go toward the counties and school districts.” During McFall’s budget presentation, he pointed out three areas of potential service modifications to be considered for the 2014 budget. The first modification is the postsnowstorm street-sweeping process, which according to McFall, continues to present the city with budget challenges. Staff is proposing to discontinue post-snowstorm sweeping, which currently costs $76,000 per year. McFall said staff is investigating the possibility of adding one citywide sweeping rotation, which would be performed during an appropriate time in the winter and
would cost an estimated $34,250. “After factoring in the additional sweeping rotation, the city could receive a $41,678 savings from the discontinuation of postsnowstorm sweeping, helping to address budget pressures,” he said. A second area of modified service up for consideration is increasing in-service availability of the reserve ambulance for the fire department. McFall said staff is evaluating providing $15,000 to $20,000 to allow the fire department to fund 21-28 full-time shifts of overtime and allow the needed staffing to operate the fifth medical unit full time, with no additional staffing proposed. “Measureable benefits have been realized when this ‘fifth’ medic unit is in service, most notably a reduction in response times,” he said. “Approximately 70 percent of all emergency calls the fire department responds to are EMS-related involving a medic unit.” The final service area being considered for modification is open-space management and acquisitions. McFall said staff is evaluating a shift in the open-space program, working toward a more proactive program and a more strategic land-acquisition program, focusing on critical corridors to help connect commu-
RECURRING EVENTS sewing machines from a private collection. An opening reception is from 5-8:30 p.m. May 3; open to the public. Call 303-277-0377.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Vanderhoof
Elementary School is accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten. Students must be 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2013, in order to register for kindergarten. Vanderhoof has both a traditional half-day program and a tuition-based full day program. The school is at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada, and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Go online to jeffcopublicschools.org and follow the prompts for registration information on Jeffco Connect. Once your student has been entered online you will need to bring copies of their birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency to the school. If you live outside our attendance area, you will need to fill out a choice enrollment application. Choice enrollments are accepted on a space available basis. If you have any questions or would like additional information, call the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744.
WOMEN’S NETWORKING group in Arvada has openings for women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303- 438-6783. OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail. com. RECURRING/THROUGH JULY 20 PAINTED CATS Cat Care Society will raise money with its “Tails of the Painted Cats” tour, which ends Saturday, July 20, at a gala dinner and auction at Pinehurst Country Club. Visit the online gallery at http://www.catcaresociety.org/paintedcatsgallery.html. Visit http://www. catcaresociety.org. RECURRING/THROUGH JULY 27 QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum presents “Machine Artistry Old and New: Sue Nickels and Pat Holly” from April 28 to July 27 at 1213 Washington Ave., Golden. The exhibit includes an array of antique
RECURRING/THROUGH JULY 31 ART SHOW Art Gallery 3698 presents “What Freedom Looks Like” art show, through July 31. A reception is planned from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 13. In conjunction, there will be Art Rock Painting offered to the public as part of a community service project. Art Gallery 3698 is at 3698 West 72nd Ave. in the Historic Westminster Art District. Call 303-487-1981. RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 3 LUNCH PROGRAM The Charter School Institute is participating in the Summer Food Service Program from June 3 through Aug. 3. Meals will be provided to all children for free. Meals will be provided from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. Contact Lindsay Hull at 303866-6566 for more information. RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 21 SUMMER CONCERTS Westminster Promenade’s summer concert series begins Wednesday, June 12, and continues through Aug. 21. All concerts are from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gazebo at Westminster Promenade. The lineup includes: June 12: The 1950s: The Juke Brothers sock-hop band; June 26: The 1960s: “Woodstock Tribute,” re-creation of the iconic rock festival; July 3: The 1970s: Colorado’s tribute to “The Eagles”; July 17: The 1980s Message in A Bottle, The Police Tribute; Aug. 14: Bella Luna Cirque Show; and Aug. 21: To be announced. Visit thewestminsterpromenade.com
LOOKING AHEAD LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 3-4 25TH REUNION The Arvada West class of 1988 reunion
will be Aug. 3-4. First, gather at Bar Louie at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. The bar is in the Westminster Promenade, 10661 Westminster Blvd. The evening is a semi-casual night of catching up. Then from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, classmates can attend a reunion picnic at Allen House Pavilion & School Tour. Pack a picnic lunch and drink and plan for a tour around 2 p.m. For details and to purchase tickets, visit http://arvadawest1988.webs.com/.
LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 5 THE RIVER Nile Flowing through 11 countries and for more than 4,000 miles, many regard the Nile as the most important river in the world because of its role in the development of ancient civilizations. Join Active Minds from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, as we explore this great river, visiting its winding path through history as well as its current relevance in the world. The program is at Sunrise at Flatirons, 400 Summit Blvd., Broomfield. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 5-8 VOLLEYBALL CAMP Students going into fourth to eighth grades are invited to Arvada West volleyball camps Aug. 5-8 at Moore Middle School. Contact Debbie Pospisil at dpospisi@jeffco.k12.co.us. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 5-9 CHOIR AUDITIONS P’zazz Children’s Choir and Dynamix Teen Singers are auditioning singers for the fall Aug. 5-9. P’zazz is for singers ages 9-13, and Dynamix is for boys ages 13-18. Groups provide vocal instruction, solo opportunities and all singers coached privately. Wide variety of musical styles studied, and performances are scheduled often. Call for appointment. Prepare “Star-Spangler Banner” or “My Country ‘tis of Thee.” Choir meets at 11905 W. 107th Ave., Broomfield. Rehearsals are from 4:15-6:15 Mondays for P’zazz; and 4:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays for Dynamix. Call Jeannie Card at 303-466-8275 for appointment; visit www.singpzazz.com for video/information. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 6, AUG. 13 TAX WORKSHOP The Colorado Department of Revenue offers free tax workshops on sales and use tax laws from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 (Part 1), and Tuesday, Aug. 13 (Part 2), in Westminster. Seating is limited; registration is required. Visit www.TaxSeminars.state.co.us for information and to sign up. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 7 BIBLE STUDY Community Bible Study Denver Northwest plans a registration day for women and children from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. We will be studying The Book of Acts. This interdenominational 30-week study will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4. For more information, contact Chris at 303-324-7250.
MetroNorth Worship Directory Northglenn United Methodist Church We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday.
There are choirs for every age and musical ability. Small group fellowships that meet weekly and monthly, a licensed pre-school program with a record of 39 plus years of excellence. As well as a Sunday school program for children, youth and adults.
We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn.
For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See You There!
Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144 Ave. - Broomfield • 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org th
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Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:20 am - 10:40 am
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Worship 9:00 am 11040 Colorado Blvd.
(across from Thornton Rec. Center)
303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com
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nity and regional trails. Staff is considering developing a comprehensive open-space management plan that better addresses maintenance needs. McFall said the city has nearly reaching the goal of 15 percent of city land as open space, which causes staff to look at where the city needs to shift its resources. “Besides returning lands to their native status, part of our open-space program is maintenance, including keeping the lands free of trash and debris, and keeping up with the impacts of nature, such as nuisance weeds and prairie dogs,” he said. “This maintenance requires ongoing attention, and that is why staff is looking at a master plan that would be presented to council in preparation for the 2015-2016 budget.” Final recommendations on all the service-modification areas will be submitted to council for review in early September. During the July 8 meeting, no public comment was made on the budget, but another public meeting on Sept. 9 will give residents an opportunity to give input to council. Residents can also communicate with council members through email and phone calls. Council and mayor contact information can be found on the city website at www.ci.westminster.co.us.
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watching me,’” Perlmutter said. “We have to move away from that.” Perlmutter said that operating on a cash-only basis invites crime, such as robbery and tax evasion. But, right now, federal law does not allow exceptions to banking rules for states like Colorado, where either retail or medical marijuana businesses are legal. Retail pot shops will begin to open next year, under last year’s voter-approved Amendment 64. The Colorado Legislature recently put in place regulations on the new industry, but marijuana use and sales are still illegal under federal law. Perlmutter’s bill is receiving support from Colorado’s congressional delegation, with Reps. Jared Polis and Diana DeGette, both Democrats, and Mike Coffman, a Republican, on board.
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taxes. “I’m not sure it was my exact preference,” said Hickenlooper, referring to the tax proposal that was chosen by education groups last month. “But the bottom line is, you gotta have something on (the ballot) that’s winnable.” The Democratic governor added that “it’s just not worth all the trouble and work if you’re going to go to the ballot and lose.” “So, within … that array of ballot language that conceivably can win, I think this is the best.” Hickenlooper has been pressed to confirm his support for the tax hike since he signed Senate Bill 213 into law in May. He told reporters after the signing that he had his preferences on what the tax would look like, but he would not share them. The governor did say at the time that he “certainly” would campaign for the ballot effort, whatever it ended up looking like. Hickenlooper said on July
The bill is being co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of 16 lawmakers. But getting the bill through the rest of the Republican-controlled House of Representatives may be another story. “This will be a tough climb,” Perlmutter acknowledged. “I don’t want to kid you on that.” Perlmutter said that there will be hesitation from members of Congress who are not from states that allow marijuana sales. “A lot of folks are fearful of marijuana and its use, and they’re resistant,” Perlmutter said. “So, we’ve got some work to do.” The bill has been assigned to the House Financial Services Committee. Perlmutter said that he has asked the committee chairperson to hold a hearing on the bill, but said that it’s still “very early in the process.” “It’s not going to be easy, but I think we can do it,” Perlmutter said.
10 that he’s spent the last month having conversations with business leaders about the tax initiative “It’s a complex issue, and in the majority of the cases, once we get the facts out there, they’re pretty supportive,” the governor said. If funded, the new school finance act would create fullday kindergarten, provide preschool for at-risk children, and would put more money into needs-based programs for special education stu-For dents and children who aremaj learning English. The act also aims to in-By S crease per-pupil funding forSpec school districts across the state in a more equitable fash- Fo ion than the current systemprofe allows. Initiative 22 will askthe Colorado voters in Novem-Force ber to approve an increase inIroni the state income tax, whichcham is now 4.63 percent for allbe. Coloradans. Under Initiative Th 22, residents who make up to“Forc $75,000 a year would see theirhis p rate rise to 5 percent. Income1978 above that level would be Si taxed at 5.9 percent. bega Ballot organizers haveest c until Aug. 5 to collect 86,105pline valid signatures for the initia-won tive to be placed on the ballot.have
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ative gram the eepch as said. By Jim Benton g atjbenton@ourcoloradonews.com ng at ed to John Bandimere Sr. built the Safety Proving Grounds of 2016 America in 1958 after he purchased 180 acres of land for $13,500. serHis plan was to provide a place for young men and itted women to drag race and learn about automobiles. mber. John Bandimere Sr. died in 1986, but his proving comgrounds, now named Bandimere Speedway are celebrating other their 55th year of drag racing. The track, located along the dents Hogback near Morrison, will host its biggest event of the . season, the Mopar Mile High Nationals, July 19-21. with “I’m a Wheat Ridge kid,” said John Bandimere Jr. “I’m a hone Wheat Ridge Farmer. I graduated from high school in 1956. rmaI raced on the street, and so did a lot of kids. My dad wanted te at a place for us to be away from all the dangers. “I first came out after Dad bought the property and was moving dirt. Rooney Road was a dirt road. Actually Alameda wasn’t totally paved. The way you came in was off Colfax.” pon- Bandimere Jr. took an active role in track operations in roup the mid-1970s and tried to find a national event to host because the track was not making money. In 1977 the track, bill nicknamed Thunder Mountain, hosted the NHRA Sports e Re- Nationals, and the next ouse year the NHRA Mile High 34th AnnuAl MopAr Mile y be Nationals was the first high nAtionAls race with professional ough categories to compete at What: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, nowl- Bandimere. and Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing o kid “In 1987 the president When: July 19-21 of the NHRA at that time, there Dallas Gardner, came to Where: Bandimere Speedway, 3051 mem- me after the event and S. Rooney Road, Morrison (off Morrison e not said, `You need to do Road and C-470) mari- something because we tickets and information: can’t come back here,’” bandimere.com arful recalled Bandimere. “The , and reason was, we were putmut- ting 100 matches in a some matchbox that maybe held 50. That sort of thing. “I said to Dallas, `I have one question. If we spend the gned money and we bring this facility up to stature, will you give Ser- us a sabbatical where we could have a year off and then come back?’ He said, `Absolutely.’” t he Bandimere Speedway overcame financial difficulties mittee and underwent a $4.2 million renovation in 1988. hear- “Highway 470 started being built in September 1987,” that said Bandimere. “So what happened, we needed to move a pro- lot of dirt. We were on the side of a mountain and needed to flatten things out. I went to the (Jefferson) county and easy, in those days got a permit for $15. They asked me what we Perl- were going to do, and I said we had to move a little bit of dirt. They didn’t ask me how much. They wanted their $15. “They were building the highway, and we were moving all this dirt. We moved almost 4 million yards of dirt. While we were moving all the dirt, the public thought the highway was being built.” The track renovation, however, was red-flagged. “The day came when they were ready to dedicate the bridge on Morrison Road,” continued Bandimere. “They were all there with dignitaries, and I’ve got tractors going up and down the hill. They came over that day and red-
Family business in 55th year of drag racing
John Bandimere Jr. is shown recently at Bandimere Speedway’s downhill staging area. Photo by Jim Benton tagged it. I said we were moving some dirt and rebuilding our facility. I thought that was probably going to be the end of the rebuilding. “The county realized this was a needed thing and went along with us, took the red flags off and we had to meet a few rules. The track is in the exact same place. What we changed was all the parking, the pit area, building of the tower and the Eliminator Club.” After the track face lift, Mopar came on as the sponsor of the Mile High Nationals. “They have been our sponsor for this event from that day until now,” Bandimere said of the 25-year partnership with parts, service and customercare branches within Chrysler Group LLC. “It’s been among the longest-running sponsorships in racing history. They redid the contract a year ago for three more years.” In 2008, an all-concrete racing surface was installed, with a cooling system under each lane to circulate chilled water in an area 20 feet wide, extending from 40 feet behind
the staging beams to 120 feet after it. The system reduces the track temperature between 15 and 20 degrees. A trans-lux scoreboard was installed in 2009, and a timing system with fiber optic lines has also been added to the track. “This is one of the only tracks that has a downhill for staging and an uphill to shutoff,” Bandimere pointed out. “That’s what my dad really, really wanted. There are a lot of tracks around the country that you have to go uphill to get to the staging. You have to start and stop, and many times they get up there ready to make a run and their battery is dead because these cars don’t run generators. ” Bandimere, 75, admits he almost sold the track several years ago, when he considered joining a group that was pondering building a NASCAR track with a drag strip in Aurora. Several factors were involved in rejecting that project. More than 125 events, including the Mile High Bandimere continues on Page 24
Veteran driver returns to the track Mile high nationals Force is oldest champ in any major racing discipline By Scott Stocker
Special to Colorado Community Media For the first time in nine seasons of his professional motorsports racing career in the National Hot Rod Association, John Force did not win a series championship. Ironically, Force felt that he could be a champion playing football. But it wasn’t to be. Those are certainly bygone days for a “Force” on the drag strip since he began his professional career on the racetracks in 1978. Since his inaugural season, which Force began in Australia, he has become the oldest champion in any major racing discipline. Over the course of his career, he has won 136 events. He is the only driver to have exceeded 100 wins in his career as well
as winning 15 NHRA Funny Car championships. “I thought I could be a champion playing football,” said Force, who was born in Bell Garden, Calif., in 1949. “We lost 27 games, nine a year when I was a quarterback in my high school. I also had polio as a kid, and I was hampered a little bit. I was never going to college to be a great player, but I have always believed in myself. I’ve got a race car to do the running for me.” Force, along with three members of his family — daughters Courtney and Brittany, and son-in-law Robert Hight — will be on drag strip at Bandimere Speedway for the Mopar Mile High Nationals July 19-21. Force, who had his last Bandimere victory on the side of the mountain in 2011, has always had a warm feeling in his heart for the Bandimere family. “The first time I came over the mountain it was snowing,” said Force, who finished 23rd in points in his inaugural season. “I
knew without a race I wouldn’t have any money to pay the hotel rooms. Now, that has changed, as I have my major sponsors like Auto Club, Castrol, Ford, Brand Source and Freightliner. I’m really a fortunate guy.” Force, who reached his first final racing round in 1979, was the first drag racer to be named the Driver of the Year among all racing classifications, an honor that came in 1996. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame last year, and now reigns as the oldest champion in any of the major racing disciplines. Force, who won his first career victory at Montreal in 1987, has three finals under his belt this season, including a win at Bristol. He currently stands fifth in points in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. And he certainly has some historical memories. One, of course, would be his first victory in the U.S., when he won at Columbus in 1988. Now it’s on to the Western Swing, definitely a challenge for all drivers and their
teams. The first stop is the Mile Highs at Bandimere, followed by the Sonoma Nationals in California, July 26-28, and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Nationals in Seattle, Aug. 2-4. There is little doubt Force wouldn’t mind finding a way to come through with another sweep on the Swing, which he accomplished in 1994. Yet, if he doesn’t, he wouldn’t mind if any of the family members come through for victories. “I’ve been on the road for six, seven weeks,” Force said. “I’m back in Indianapolis and I can’t get home. It was my daughter Brittany’s birthday and my wife’s (Laurel) birthday. They celebrated yesterday (July 9). I sent flowers, but I have to stay and get the racing work done. “I like the races (the Western Swing) three in a row because you get in a groove mentally,” Force said. “We’re a team, a family, like all the others in the NHRA, and we do what we have to do.”
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A private club feel that’s open to all Todd Creek golf course quickly made a name for itself By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - The City of Thornton has a secret. Five minutes east of Interstate 25 and Highway 7 sits Todd Creek Golf Course — one of the state’s elite public courses. While the course formally known as Heritage Todd Creek is no secret to golf diehards across the state, some weekend players who only frequent their local municipal golf course may think Todd Creek is a private club. But it’s not. While Todd Creek looks and feels like a private club it’s most certainly a public course — with a country club treatment. “We try to carry ourselves that way and provide a golf experience where you will feel like you are at a private club,” Todd Creek general manager Robert De Vera said. Todd Creek opened in 2007 as an amenity to the surrounding neighborhood in development, however, the course was so well done that it soon gained recognition as a premiere Colorado golf course.
Todd Creek’s clubhouse overlooks the course and accommodates a variety of events. Photos by Daniel Williams The course was designed by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates. Hill’s method involves designing the 18th
A father and his daughter work on their putting on Todd Creek’s perfectly groom practice greens.
green and working his way back to the first tee, with the goal of finding natural tee and green sites. Hill said his style maximizes scenic views, integrating the surroundings. “The course is in great shape, but it is not just the course it is our practice facilities, our clubhouse, our staff, all of those things help make us a golf destination,” De Vera said. One of the course’s special holes is the par 4 15th, where a golfer needs a wellplaced tee shot on the left side of the green to avoid deadly deep bunkers on the right side of the fairway. At that point, the player needs to hit the ball over a stream that surrounds the hole, which sits on a postage stamp green. Some may be thinking birdie off the tee but should be careful because a birdie can turn to bogey quickly. In addition, the par 5 18th hole is the perfect way to wrap the round. With water running along the left side of the course for all 530 yard (from the gold tees), players
definitely need to keep the ball right. It’s best to avoid bunkers on the right side, and a pot bunker that sits 88 yards from the hole. When well played, No. 18 can be a birdie hole. Todd Creek is trying to shake its reputation of being a hidden gem outside of the city and become more of a known public course in terms of being welcome to not only established golfers but golfing families and players of all abilities. The massive and very well groomed putting green and chipping area — as well as driving range which includes free range balls with every round — are just a few more reasons to make Todd Creek your next golf destination. “You don’t have to be a scratch golfer to play here, you can play the course very long or as short as you need it. This is a course for everyone,” Todd Creek head professional Danny Hughes said. An out-of-town golf experience with municipal rates make Todd Creek a good value.
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Reeves shining on national softball stage Ralston Valley grad overcomes tornadoes to win World Series By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - The Mustang has grown up and become a Sooner. Kelley Reeves, a 2011 graduate of Ralston Valley High School and former star of the Mustangs softball team, is becoming a star of one of the best collegiate softball teams in the country. Reeves just completed her sophomore campaign with the University of Oklahoma softball team, helping lead the Sooners to a National Championship over Tennessee. But not only did the Sooners overcome Tennessee to win a National Title, they were also forced to overcome devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma and cost so many people their lives. “It was hard for us because the storms had already come through, but at that point it became more than just softball for us, and it was about bringing joy to the people of Oklahoma,” Reeves said. During the tornadoes Reeves and several of her teammates were forced to seek shelter in a bathroom hiding under a mattress while in the City of Norman. Elsewhere, some of her teammates sought shelter in a mall bathroom. Luckily, she and her teammates were unharmed. However, many people did lose their lives, and Reeves said she and her teammates were lifted by Oklahomans
in the college World Series and helped the Sooners lift a championship trophy for all of Oklahoma. And while Reeves is slowly making a name for herself in Oklahoma, just like she did as a Mustang, she already has several big moments on her collegiate resume. Reeves took advantage of her limited playing time hitting .231 with three hits, six RBI and a .462 slugging percentage — and she is looked at as one of college softball’s next breakout stars. On April 26 against the Iowa State Cyclones Reeves hit a towering grand slam in a 24-1 blowout win. Reeves also played in 27 games as a freshman at Oklahoma, appearing in two postseason games and getting a hit in one of them against Lehigh in a NCAA Regional game. Moreover, this isn’t Reeves first championship. In 2007 as a varsity freshman Reeves helped Ralston Valley win a state softball championship. Reeves earned four varsity letters at Ralston Valley and hit .544 as a senior captain in 2010. “I have so many great memories as a Mustang but the best is when we won it all in 2007. I didn’t realize how special it was at the time but that was definitely a really special team,” Reeves said. Off the field Reeves is working on becoming a teacher— but that is still another couple years and another couple runs at another national championship away. Born in Arvada as the daughter of Dean and Joan Reeves, she also has a sister, Erika, who played at Hillsdale College. She also has a brother, Sean, who plays baseball at Metro State.
The Courage Classic is an event for all ages and all abilities. Photo by Courage Classic
2,000 plus riders out for Children’s Hospital Colorado Premier cycling and fundraising event run by 400 volunteers By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com SUMMIT COUNTY — Courage for the kids. That is what 2,000 riders and 400 volunteers are showing as they prepare for the 24th annual Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Courage Classic bike tour. The Courage Classic is one of the Children’s Hospital Colorado’s leading fundraisers for hospital needs. The Classic starts Saturday in Copper Mountain and — 155 miles later — ends Monday back in Copper Mountain after stops in Summit, Eagle and Lake counties. In addition, this year’s route includes family-friendly options, making it an event for all ages and ability levels. “A lot of people are riding this event for a lot of different reasons. It is very personal for a lot a people who participate,” Children’s
Hospital Colorado Foundation communications manager Monique Bronner said. Last year the event raised more than $2 million. During the event’s 24 years, more than $28 million has been raised for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Those who cannot ride may donate via couragetour.com until Aug. 31. Children’s Hospital Colorado, the regions only nonprofit children’s hospital, treated more than 180,000 patients in 2012. According to its press release, the Children’s Hospital Colorado once again has been ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Funds raised through the Courage Classic help Children’s Hospital Colorado achieve its mission to improve the health of children in the region through high-quality, coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy. In addition, a portion of the fundraising will go to the hospital’s sports program that says it helps children with disabilities snowboard, ski, cycle and fish.
Kelley Reeves in the ready position while playing in the outfield for the Oklahoma Sooners.
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Nationals, are held at Bandimere Speedway each season to help keep the track profitable. Bandimere says 2008 set a standard for the track. “That particular year was the best year the facility has had,” he said. “Everything — the weather and events — worked out really good that year. We’ve never been able to hit that same standard. We always kind of look at things and say, `How does it compare to 2008?’ “There are not many facilities in the country like this that make any money. The reason they don’t in most cases is that they are not willing to pay the price. We develop relationships. God has blessed us. We are not at 2008 this year, but we’re way ahead of last year. We’re happy with that.” Bandimere has plans for the track his dad built. “I have no interest in leaving at this point,” he said. “We have a lot of things on our plate, but what we really want to do is get water and sewer onto the property. For 55 years we’ve run this facility with port-apots, and actually, with this type of race, even if we had water, we would use a lot of port-a-lets. The reason is because it is so spread out. “I want to make changes. I want to build some new buildings. I want to build better concessions, hopefully by next year.” Two sessions of professional preliminaries of this year’s Mile High Nationals, set for 5:15 and 7:15 p.m., will be held Friday, July 19. Two more qualifying runs will be held at 1:45 and 4:45 p.m. Saturday, July 20, with the final eliminations set to begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 21. Defending Mile High pro winners are Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
Record-setting driver frequently visits troops By Scott Stocker
Special to Colorado Community Media There is little doubt that Tony Schumacher, a Top Fuel dragster driver, knows his way up the drag strip. Yet while drag racing is a passion for the 44-year-old, eight-time National Hot Rod Association champion, so is devotion to his main sponsor, the Army. In a way, one might say Schumacher spends more time with the visiting troops at the facilities than he does heading up the speedways. After all, he has established several records at the various tracks and currently holds the top E.T. time at 3.736 seconds. A possible eight trips of the track at the various speedways, if he goes all the way to the finals, could be accomplished somewhere in the neighborhood of 32 seconds. OK, Schumacher does spend a lot of time with his crew, making sure his dragster is ready for its quick trips. But here is a driver who also has a passion for making sure that the troops he visits, overseas and back home in the U.S., are well taken care of. Schumacher will put his dragster on the starting line in the Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway this weekend. The event is the first of the National Hot Rod Associations Western Swing, followed by the Sonoma Nationals in California. July 26-28, and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Nationals in Seattle, Aug. 2-4. “I haven’t been over to Afghanistan or other combat areas nearly enough,” said Schumacher, who has three wins this season. “Mostly now I go to the bases here in the U.S. They are leaving and coming back, and I can see more people. When you get off to Afghanistan or Iraq — there are a lot of countries that we’ve got a lot of troops in — you really don’t get to see that many of them.” Schumacher also knows that he, like the troops he visits, could come under fire at any moment in his overseas journeys. Yet,
Tony Schumacher smokes the tires as he prepares to pilot his top fuel dragster down the course during a National Hot Rod Association race. Courtesy photo it doesn’t matter which service or when the men and women in the military served, his team welcomes them all to his site at the tracks or in the field. “It’s nice, they are off doing their jobs, and it’s great when the present soldiers come home,” Schumacher said. “It’s just fantastic. Our soldiers come back as heroes. It’s a big trip, overseas, something you plan for a while. You are stuck in small places. You are in some areas where it’s pretty intense and pretty unique.” In Schumacher’s last race, he carried the medals of a Vietnam veteran — his Purple Heart and Silver Star. “I got beat, but at least I got to carry his medals,” Schumacher said. “To be able to carry a medal, something that men have earned under harsh conditions, is a blessing. If there is anyone in the world that deserves to come into our pits, it’s a veteran from any war. They have served our country.” Schumacher also welcomes young people to his tents over the course of the season. On Fridays, his crew invites kids from the high schools, colleges and vocational
schools to the racetrack, giving them free tickets to get in. “We give them a little speech — I’m not saying you got to join the Army,” Schumacher said. “I’m a race car driver. I do say, `Be a part of the team.’ Figure out what you want to do, find people that are similar that want to do that job and get yourself around the right group of people. I drive the Army car, but every branch is necessary and incredible.” And, there is little doubt Schumacher has served the racing community well, along with his racing team. He set his first world record at Brainerd, Minn., in 2005 at 337.58 mph, and over the course of his career, he has 72 wins. He won 15 events in 2008, including seven in a row out of his 18 final rounds. Schumacher won his first title in 1999 and has won eight overall. This includes seven in a row from 2004 to 2009. He also was the first driver to go the quarter mile at more than 330 mph. While Schumacher is quick up the track, it’s nice to know he will always take time to talk with soldiers and his fans.
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