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BrightonBanner.com ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO A publication of July 17, 2014 VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 29 POSTAL ADDRESS BRIGHTON BANNER (USPS 290) OFFICE: 8703 Yates Dr., Ste. 210 Westminster, CO 80031 PHONE: 303-566-4100 A legal newspaper of general circulation in Adams County, Colorado, the Brighton Banner is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 8703 Yates Dr., Ste. 210, Westminster, CO 80031. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT BRIGHTON, COLORADO. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: 8703 Yates Dr., Ste. 210 Westminster, CO 80031 DEADLINES: Display: Fri. 11 a.m. Legal: Fri. 11 a.m. | Classified: Mon. 5 p.m. GET SOCIAL WITH US PLEASE RECYCLE THIS COPY Legislation seeks to undo Hobby Lobby case By Vic Vela [email protected] Sen. Mark Udall and several other con- gressional Democrats unveiled legislation last week that seeks to push back against a recent and controversial Supreme Court de- cision over contraception. Udall’s bill, which is being dubbed the “Not My Boss’s Business Act,” would restore the contraception coverage requirement that is a component of the Affordable Care Act. “It will restore a woman’s power to make a personal health care decision based on what is best for her and her families and not ac- cording to her employer’s personal beliefs,” Udall said during a July 11 press conference in downtown Denver. That “Obamacare” component – which mandates that employers provide contracep- tion coverage in their company health plans – was dealt a blow by the Supreme Court late last month. The court gave the OK for certain com- panies with religious objections to avoid the contraception coverage requirement. The ruling is known as the Hobby Lobby deci- sion, named after one of the companies that brought the case. The Court insisted that its ruling was nar- row. But Udall said that the decision could impact millions of other employees across the country who may have to “ask their boss- es for a permission slip to access important forms of birth control or other critical health services.” “The men and women who signed up to work at Hobby Lobby signed up to work at a craft store, not a religious organization,” Udall said. Udall also warned that the ruling could have a slippery slope impact in other areas of health care where religious objections might exist, such as vaccinations and HIV treat- ment. Udall was joined by leaders of various women’s organizations, who voiced their support of the legislation. “We believe strongly that health care is a human right and that private corpora- tions should not be allowed to discriminate against women in the guise of religious free- dom,” said Cristina Aguilar of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Re- productive Rights. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 7th Congressional Dis- trict, is a House co-sponsor of the legislation. Through an emailed statement, Perlmutter cited recent state statistics that indicate that contraception services have contributed to a 40 percent drop in teenage pregnancies since 2009. “I want all women, including my daugh- ters, to have access to the most effective forms of family planning services and pre- ventative health options, regardless of their employers’ beliefs,” Perlmutter said. Meanwhile, Congressional Republicans are critical of the legislation, dismissing the bill as an attempt by Democrats to rally women voters for the upcoming mid-term elections. A spokesman for Rep. Cory Gardner, who is running against Udall for his Senate seat, said that Udall’s opposition to Gardner’s own proposal to making oral contraception avail- able over the counter shows that he is “more concerned with his own political health than women’s health...” “We can only conclude that Mark Udall is desperate to keep this as a political issue instead of solving the problem,” said Gard- ner spokesman Alex Siciliano. “Cory is pre- senting a solution to benefit Coloradans — Senator Udall is preserving his own political arsenal.” Jake Oaks, at center holds the tackling dummy for his younger Tanner Oaks during the morning session of the Hogs and Dogs football camp. The players practiced the pancake drill, that works on finishing how to knock down in football. Photo by Michelle Boyer TACKLING THE BASICS Delight in the Creative U side Garbett brings dream to Brighton By Michelle Boyer [email protected] Have a flare for art or have a creative energy you care to release while sipping on wine? Then Cre- ative U may be for you. Creative U located at 43 N. Main St. officially had its grand open- ing July 11. It is a place to come to let the hidden creative side out through painting or the creation of clay sculptures. Owner Lisa Garbett and her husband Dan have been living in Brighton for more than 10 years. Garbett worked as an elemen- tary teacher for three years in St. Vrain, Boulder Valley, Fort Lupton schools. “My father passed suddenly and at a very young age,” she said. “I realized I can’t give up on the passions in my life, because life’s just too short. I’ve always been artistic, but never really went for my dreams. I’ve been told that I didn’t want to be a starving artist, but I did always put it on the back burner. When my dad passed away, I couldn’t do that anymore. So, I went back to Metro State College and received my art endorsement.” She began substitute teach- ing art and had semi-permanent positions, which she said made it really difficult as schools were al- ways cutting the art programs. She taught art in the Brighton School District for three years. “I was just tired of playing the game,” she said. “I didn’t want to give up on teaching, and so I want- ed to provide the public an avenue in their life to have art.” Garbett said she gets to deal with all ages, and she enjoys the personal engaging experience where a person who visits her shop may have never painted before or it may just have been a very long time since they’ve painted. “I like to see their face light up in the process as they reach their final product they’ve achieved to create,” she said. “I get to see how they feel. That’s the most rewarding part about all this.” Garbett is anxious and excited to get her business running. “My husband was very appre- hensive, because it’s scary open- ing a new business and all the risks with it,” she said. “The more he heard me talking to people, and the excitement about bringing something like this to Brighton, he became more supportive. “My son, Jonathan has always known my work ethic … I’m dedi- cated when I commit to some- thing, I commit 100 percent. To me it’s the integrity of your word, and how your character comes through your work. That’s what’s important to me. Whatever you put into it that’s what you’re going to get out of it.” Creative U has a different addi- tion to their place, in that Garbett has her own kiln. It enables people to build something from raw clay, fire it, come back and glaze it and then one last time come back to fire it before picking up their fin- ished creation. Most painting classes are $35 for adults, and younger children are $25. Depending on the size of the clay projects the cost varies $25-$45. For reservations check the cal- endar at creative.co. Different classes are posted with pictures, if a person likes the picture, click on the date and register for the class. “The neatest thing is with the Lisa and Dan Garbett stand proudly at their beverage bar at their new Brighton business Creative U a painting and ceramic art studio. Garbett celebrated her grand opening July 11. Photo by Michelle Boyer Fair queen’s dedication to crown shines through By Ashley Reimers areimers@colorado communitymedia.com When it comes to being in the spotlight and repre- senting the Adams County Fair, Savanna Hamilton’s got it down. As the Adams County Fair queen, the 17-year-old is responsible for not only being the face of the fair, but also show- ing her Lady in Waiting, Adams County Fair queen Savanna Hamilton with her horse Syrah. 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Legislation seeks to undo Hobby Lobby case By Vic Vela [email protected]

Sen. Mark Udall and several other con-gressional Democrats unveiled legislation last week that seeks to push back against a recent and controversial Supreme Court de-cision over contraception.

Udall’s bill, which is being dubbed the “Not My Boss’s Business Act,” would restore the contraception coverage requirement that is a component of the Affordable Care Act.

“It will restore a woman’s power to make a personal health care decision based on what is best for her and her families and not ac-cording to her employer’s personal beliefs,” Udall said during a July 11 press conference in downtown Denver.

That “Obamacare” component – which mandates that employers provide contracep-tion coverage in their company health plans

– was dealt a blow by the Supreme Court late last month.

The court gave the OK for certain com-panies with religious objections to avoid the contraception coverage requirement. The ruling is known as the Hobby Lobby deci-sion, named after one of the companies that brought the case.

The Court insisted that its ruling was nar-row. But Udall said that the decision could impact millions of other employees across the country who may have to “ask their boss-es for a permission slip to access important forms of birth control or other critical health services.”

“The men and women who signed up to work at Hobby Lobby signed up to work at a craft store, not a religious organization,” Udall said.

Udall also warned that the ruling could have a slippery slope impact in other areas of health care where religious objections might

exist, such as vaccinations and HIV treat-ment.

Udall was joined by leaders of various women’s organizations, who voiced their support of the legislation.

“We believe strongly that health care is a human right and that private corpora-tions should not be allowed to discriminate against women in the guise of religious free-dom,” said Cristina Aguilar of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Re-productive Rights.

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 7th Congressional Dis-trict, is a House co-sponsor of the legislation. Through an emailed statement, Perlmutter cited recent state statistics that indicate that contraception services have contributed to a 40 percent drop in teenage pregnancies since 2009.

“I want all women, including my daugh-ters, to have access to the most effective

forms of family planning services and pre-ventative health options, regardless of their employers’ beliefs,” Perlmutter said.

Meanwhile, Congressional Republicans are critical of the legislation, dismissing the bill as an attempt by Democrats to rally women voters for the upcoming mid-term elections.

A spokesman for Rep. Cory Gardner, who is running against Udall for his Senate seat, said that Udall’s opposition to Gardner’s own proposal to making oral contraception avail-able over the counter shows that he is “more concerned with his own political health than women’s health...”

“We can only conclude that Mark Udall is desperate to keep this as a political issue instead of solving the problem,” said Gard-ner spokesman Alex Siciliano. “Cory is pre-senting a solution to benefi t Coloradans — Senator Udall is preserving his own political arsenal.”

Jake Oaks, at center holds the tackling dummy for his younger Tanner Oaks during the morning session of the Hogs and Dogs football camp. The players practiced the pancake drill, that works on � nishing how to knock down in football. Photo by Michelle Boyer

TACKLING THE BASICS

Delight in the Creative U side Garbett brings dreamto Brighton By Michelle Boyer [email protected]

Have a fl are for art or have a creative energy you care to release while sipping on wine? Then Cre-ative U may be for you.

Creative U located at 43 N. Main St. offi cially had its grand open-ing July 11. It is a place to come to let the hidden creative side out through painting or the creation of clay sculptures.

Owner Lisa Garbett and her husband Dan have been living in Brighton for more than 10 years. Garbett worked as an elemen-tary teacher for three years in St. Vrain, Boulder Valley, Fort Lupton schools.

“My father passed suddenly and at a very young age,” she said. “I realized I can’t give up on the passions in my life, because life’s just too short. I’ve always been artistic, but never really went for my dreams. I’ve been told that I didn’t want to be a starving artist, but I did always put it on the back burner. When my dad passed away, I couldn’t do that anymore. So, I went back to Metro State College

and received my art endorsement.”She began substitute teach-

ing art and had semi-permanent positions, which she said made it really diffi cult as schools were al-ways cutting the art programs. She taught art in the Brighton School District for three years.

“I was just tired of playing the game,” she said. “I didn’t want to give up on teaching, and so I want-ed to provide the public an avenue in their life to have art.”

Garbett said she gets to deal with all ages, and she enjoys the personal engaging experience where a person who visits her shop may have never painted before or it may just have been a very long time since they’ve painted.

“I like to see their face light up in the process as they reach their fi nal product they’ve achieved to create,” she said. “I get to see how they feel. That’s the most rewarding part about all this.”

Garbett is anxious and excited to get her business running.

“My husband was very appre-hensive, because it’s scary open-ing a new business and all the risks with it,” she said. “The more he heard me talking to people, and the excitement about bringing something like this to Brighton, he became more supportive.

“My son, Jonathan has always known my work ethic … I’m dedi-cated when I commit to some-thing, I commit 100 percent. To me it’s the integrity of your word, and how your character comes through your work. That’s what’s important to me. Whatever you put into it that’s what you’re going to get out of it.”

Creative U has a different addi-tion to their place, in that Garbett has her own kiln. It enables people to build something from raw clay, fi re it, come back and glaze it and then one last time come back to

fi re it before picking up their fi n-ished creation.

Most painting classes are $35 for adults, and younger children are $25. Depending on the size of the clay projects the cost varies $25-$45.

For reservations check the cal-endar at creative.co. Different classes are posted with pictures, if a person likes the picture, click on the date and register for the class.

“The neatest thing is with the

Lisa and Dan Garbett stand proudly at their beverage bar at their new Brighton business Creative U a painting and ceramic art studio. Garbett celebrated her grand opening July 11. Photo by Michelle Boyer

Fair queen’s dedication to crown shines through By Ashley Reimers areimers@colorado communitymedia.com

When it comes to being in the spotlight and repre-senting the Adams County

Fair, Savanna Hamilton’s got it down. As the Adams County Fair queen, the 17-year-old is responsible for not only being the face

of the fair, but also show-ing her Lady in Waiting,

Adams County Fair queen Savanna Hamilton with her horse Syrah. Photo by Ashley Reimers

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classes and painting the same picture, no picture ever looks identical,” Gar-bett said. “If you’re creative, and you just want the environment that you can cre-ate your own thing, this is the place to come.”

Wine is also a part of the relaxation of creating your masterpiece. Garbett will buy your fi rst glass of wine, which all her wines are made in Colorado. “Something else, I was conscience of was you don’t have to drink wine,” she said. “I have soda, water and an amazing espresso machine.”

Tasty pastries from Lacey Maloney of Brighton Bakery Company and appetiz-ers from Pinocchio’s Italian Restaurant will be available for ordering.

Daytime classes are geared toward families and the evenings are for those 16 and older.

“I want to create an environment where teens can come and take a class,” Garbett said. “It can be a date night or just a friends’ night out. There’s nowhere in Brighton to go for teens, but the mov-ies. I want them to feel safe and have fun here.”

Creative U is open seven days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the rest of the week is

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. If there are no classes scheduled, Creative U will close at 5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. un-til noon, the studio will have open times where they will have walk-ins available if a person is interested just coming into paint without previously booking an ap-pointment.

Garbett said Creative U will provide all the paint, supplies and the individual will provide all the creativity. “The true benefi t is me being the teacher, I can teach you to create the painting or the ceramic,” she said. “It’s rewarding be-cause you get to say you made this from start to fi nish.”

Garbett would like to thank her land-lords, Gary and Pam Plock. “Without them, being able to see my dream, I wouldn’t be here today,” she said. “He was right here renovating the building with me and my husband.”

She said she so excited to meet the community. “I’ve lived here for 10 years, and never felt really connected, and that’s something that really has bothered me,” she said. “Nowadays people don’t talk to their neighbors or take the time to say `Hi’ in the grocery stores and I miss that. I want to be able to reach out to the community and say `Hi”.

Creative U may be contacted through its Facebook page Creative U, and res-ervations may be made at the webpage creativeU.co or contact Lisa Garbett at 303-654-0373.

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Creative

Lindsey Irby, what it takes to be queen.“I defi nitely have the responsibility

of showing Lindsey the ropes as queen,” Hamilton said. “It takes a lot to be queen and it’s a huge role to be a role model. I answer her questions and I also point out things Lindsey wouldn’t know otherwise, like how to handle kids and awkward sit-uations you get in to.”

Hamilton started her royalty journey as the 2013 Lady in Waiting, before being crowned the 2014 queen in March. It’s been a whirlwind of an experience, but one that’s taught the Brighton resident more than she ever thought. She says she’s improved in her public speaking skills and her horse handling skills.

“Last year was very mysterious, I didn’t know what I was getting in to,” Hamilton said. “But now I have so much more con-fi dence in myself, my public speaking skill and my horse skills, riding-wise. I’m learning to present myself better espe-cially in the crown and sash.”

Not only is Hamilton busy as fair queen, she’s also involved in 4-H.

She does hippology, which is the study of horses, and horse bowl, which is a competitive game that tests a team’s knowledge of horses, horse judging and

horse demonstration. She plans on ex-tending her knowledge of horse science in the future when she attends Colorado State University.

Over the course of her reign as queen Hamilton’s horse Syrah has also matured and gained in confi dence.

“When I fi rst got her, Syrah was wild, crazy and frisky, but now that she’s gotten older and we’ve exposed her to a lot of different things, like being in parades and rodeos, she a lot calmer,” she said. “She’s gotten used to being around people and being around kids. She defi nitely knows when there’s kids around. She’s actually really good with them.”

Although her involvement in the Ad-ams County Fair royalty program as tak-en hard work and a lot of her time, Ham-ilton wouldn’t change a thing. She knows it takes dedication to reach a dream and she encourages other girls who have hopes of being a fair queen to never stop believing in their dreams.

“Work as hard as you can on following your dreams,” Hamilton said. “Never give up, because if you work hard enough you can get there.”

Hamilton and Irby will be at the Ad-ams County Fair sharing their love of the western lifestyle with the community.

This year’s fair will be July 30 to Aug. 3 at Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd. in Brighton. For more in-formation, visit www.adamscountyfair.com.

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Wisdom takes a vacation “Common sense takes a vacation”

probably makes more sense, but “wisdom” just sounds so much smarter, doesn’t it?

I am usually never being accused of having either — wisdom or common sense, that is — however, I do believe it is fair for me to share my exploits and adventures while on my current vacation, where wisdom and common sense took some time off right alongside of me.

Almost every year since living in Colo-rado, I have been blessed enough to be able to bring my family back to the New Jersey beach, more commonly referred to as the Jersey Shore, to spend time reunit-ing with family and friends and for some wonderful beach time. So far so good, right?

Here is where wisdom and common sense went right out the window, or were washed away in the tide. You see I know better, especially as I age and battle some health issues of my own, that vacation time should really be about recharging the batteries of life, getting plenty of rest and relaxation, embracing time with family and friends, and taking in the solace of the sights and sounds of the ocean.

Even if I wanted to take in a light work-out or two while away, that may have been sensible. Instead, what did I do? The two weeks at the Jersey Shore quickly became an assault on my body through very bad dietary choices, lack of proper sleep, and a very large project and opportunity surfaced at work that needed too much of my attention. And all of you maintain-ing wisdom and common sense will know the results right? Heartburn, headaches, fatigue, stress, and missed opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends, causing even greater stress.

I mean, this is my sweet spot, this is where I coach others in how to maximize goals, achieve success, and enjoy the ben-efi ts earned by working hard and smart so that vacation time is just that, vacation time.

Now I know I am being hard on myself while trying to illustrate a point, but

seriously, I feel like the cobbler who fi xes everyone else’s footwear while walking around myself in worn and tattered shoes.

I used to reward myself while on vacation, signing up for two weeks at the local gym, going to bed early, waking up before everyone else to spend quiet time on the beach in meditation and reading something inspirational before the family joined me. The solitary time spent in re-fl ection and reading against the backdrop of the ocean, lapping waves, the aroma of salt air and suntan lotion, and sand between my toes before hitting the gym prepared me for the day, even perhaps a few indulgences and extra calories in pizza, ice cream, a few beers, and some awesome grilled food right at home.

Vacation time is awesome, wisdom is wonderful, and common sense keeps us grounded as we take our well-deserved rest and relaxation in the mountains, at a beach, on a lake or river, and right at home. It’s when we practice lack of wis-dom and demonstrate zero restraint in the common sense category that our vaca-tions become more than we expected and we defi nitely wind up needing a vacation from our vacation.

Its summertime and I would love to hear all about your stories of wisdom, or a lack of wisdom and common sense while vacationing, at [email protected]. When we balance our lives and treat our-selves to true rest and relaxation, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of High-lands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Immigration issue sparks further division Politicians point � ngers amid talk of Texas border, reform By Vic Vela [email protected]

A worsening child-immigration emergen-cy prompted a blame game among Colorado politicos last week as candidates in key up-coming elections jockeyed for position on a politically dicey issue for all involved.

Developments involving the thousands of children and teenagers who have migrated from Central America to the Texas border — and President Barack Obama’s request to Congress for $3.7 billion in funding to fi x the crisis — once again highlighted deep divi-sions among elected leaders on the issue of immigration.

“We need that money and we need the resources on the ground,” said Democratic Sen. Mark Udall. “I can’t imagine why anyone in the Congress wouldn’t want to support the president’s request. This should not devolve into partisan bickering.”

But that’s what happens with hot-button political issues like immigration — and that was certainly the case last week.

Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry blasted the president for not joining him a tour of the Texas border, where, since last year, tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors have been apprehended for trying to illegally cross the border.

Perry’s criticism came on the heels of a lawsuit waged against Obama by congressio-nal Republicans, led by House Speaker John Boehner, who claim that the president has overstepped his authority though his plans to take executive action on immigration issues.

Obama insisted that he is closely moni-toring the border crisis and dismissed Perry’s calls as “political theater.”

And, during a visit to Denver last week, the president blasted congressional Republicans for suing him for trying to do something on an issue on which he says Republicans have failed to move.

“They have a plan to sue me for taking ex-ecutive actions that are within my authority while they do nothing,” Obama said. “I have a better idea. They should do something rather than engage in political stunts that waste time and taxpayer money. Join me, lets do some things together.”

Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, who is challenging Udall for his Senate seat, has not said whether he would vote for Obama’s fund-ing request if it were to come up for a vote. But a Gardner spokesman said that the president has no one but himself to blame for the bor-der emergency.

“President Obama’s failure to lead has

brought this to the point where we must work to solve a humanitarian crisis,” said Alex Si-ciliano. “Cory has said ‘It’s obviously a hu-manitarian and immigration crisis, but this just shows we need to look at ways to secure our border and pursue much-needed immi-gration reform.’ ”

The Udall campaign and other Demo-cratic operations have tried to corner Gardner on immigration issues in recent weeks. Those moves have sought to expose Gardner’s past votes on immigration in the House that they believe will hurt him in a statewide election in which many Latinos are expected to cast votes.

Udall Communications Director Chris Harris called Gardner’s recent statements on immigration issues “vague” and “fl owery.” But Siciliano said the congressman “has long called on congressional leadership of both parties to fi x our nation’s broken immigration system.”

“Immigration reform must begin with bor-der security (which must also include a guest worker program), and other vital components such as a mandatory e-verify system, and a strong interior enforcement,” Siciliano said.

Immigration battle in CD6Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, who

represents the 6th Congressional District, said through an emailed statement that he will not support “the president’s request for additional funding unless there is a clear plan on how to stop this humanitarian crisis from getting worse.”

Coffman is locked in a tight re-election bid against former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. Immigration issues are of key im-portance to both men, considering the large number of Latino voters in the politically di-vided 6th District.

Coffman’s and Romanoff’s statements on the subject show just how dicey the issue is for both men. While Coffman does not support Obama’s funding request, he is also critical of his own party on the issue.

“Mike is frustrated with leadership in both parties,” said Coffman campaign manager Tyler Sandberg. “He believes that Republican

leadership should bring an immigration bill to the fl oor for debate and believes the presi-dent needs to be held accountable for (not) acting within the confi nes of the law.”

Sandberg said that Coffman supports immigration-reform measures that secure the border, strengthen the economy and are “compassionate in keeping families together.”

Romanoff has attacked Coffman on immi-gration issues since he fi rst entered the race. Most recently, Romanoff blasted Coffman and other congressional Republicans for their in-action on immigration reform. That came on July 10 after the last meaningful attempt at an immigration-reform bill failed in the House.

“A bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive plan for immigra-tion reform more than one year ago — a plan that most Americans support,” Romanoff said through an emailed statement. “Congress-man Coffman has consistently refused to sup-port the Senate bill or its House counterpart, or to demand a vote on any such plan at all.

“If I were in Congress, I would be knocking on the speaker’s door every day. I would re-quest a vote on comprehensive immigration reform, and I would sign a petition to bring a bill to the House fl oor.”

But Romanoff has his own liabilities on im-migration issues — as Coffman’s campaign is often quick to point out. Sandberg said that Romanoff has a “terrible track record on im-migration,” through support of tough im-migration measures he saw through as state House speaker in 2006 — a year when immi-gration hard-liners were successful in enact-ing anti-illegal immigration reforms across the nation.

While the campaigns continue to duke it out, there remains real life consequences as a result of Congress’ inaction.

“This is a very diffi cult situation,” Udall said. “These children are refugees. We shouldn’t use them as puppets.”

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26 years and going strongRocky Mountain Bird Observatory continues conservation e�ortsBy Tammy [email protected]

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory has been around for years now — it celebrated its silver anniversary in 2013 — but in recent years the nonprofit has taken strides to do more out-reach.

Improvements made in the last few years include a new Environmental Learning Center, a new north entrance to Barr Lake, new trails and interpretive signs in English and Spanish, an outdoor amphitheater, native demonstration gardens and permanent outdoor restrooms.

“If you haven’t been here in three or five years, you should come out, a lot is new,” said Kacie Miller, RMBO’s education director. “It’s blossomed and it’s been really fun.”

Michael Carter founded RMBO (known as the Colorado Bird Observatory until the early 2000’s) in 1988 through a chal-lenge grant from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Its mission is bird and habitat conservation through education.

In that same year, Bald Eagle Watch began at Barr Lake State Park, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane in Brighton. Bald eagles winter at the lake and one pair stays to nest and raise its young each year.

“Barr Lake is a great place for birding — 400 species of birds breed in Colorado and 350 of them have been seen here at Barr Lake,” Miller said. “It’s between the plains and the mountains and it’s a good stopping place — a crossroads.”

The organization moved into its permanent headquarters at the Old Stone House in the north area of Barr Lake. Since that time, the nonprofit has worked to restore the 1880’s his-toric home and create the Environmental Learning Center.

The improvements are not stopping.Thanks to a $50,765 Open Space Grant and almost $99,000

in matching funds, RMBO will improve habitat and historic preservation. This includes continuing prairie restoration work on 10 acres surrounding the Old Stone House.

“This was prairie grass before it was farmland. We’re trying to bring back those conditions,” Miller said. She added with a laugh, “We would love to have buffalo roaming around but that’s not going to quite work out.”

However, there are plans to eventually have cattle grazing on the property, she said.

RMBO also will do floor work on the deck and other minor improvements at the house.

“We’re trying to keep it in good shape and safe for visitors,” Miller said.

RMBO also received a $146,220 Open Space Grant to help fund its bird banding activities, hold summer camps, provide its therapeutic program “Bird Tales” for people with dementia and offer scholarships to people who cannot afford its pro-grams.

“Our scholarships have really helped to make sure finances are not a barrier for people in Adams County to visit here,” Miller said. “It’s a big grant, but it helps us out a lot and does a lot for the community.”

RMBO educators and biologists connect with more than

25,000 people annually through its various programs and visi-tors to the center. Miller said the organization is looking for volunteers to help out with its programs — especially school groups that could have as many as 50 or 60 students.

“For them to have a quality experience we need to break them up in groups of 15 and we just don’t have the staff to do that,” Miller said.

Dale Jones of Commerce City has been a volunteer natural-ist with RMBO since 2010 and helps with school groups. Jones said he believes in RMBO’s mission and likes teaching future generations about conservation.

“Birds are one way to get the kids involved — if they can relate to taking care of birds, they can relate to taking care of the environment,” he said.

People interested in volunteering can contact Miller at 303-659-4348 or [email protected].

The cost to visit the Environmental Learning Center is part of the admission to Barr Lake State Park - $7 for a daily pass.

To learn more about RMBO’s programs and mission, visit www.rmbo.org.

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory educators go through a bird �eld guide with students in its Young Ecologists class in June. RMBO hosts several summer camps and various programs that connect people with birds and their habitats. Photos by Tammy Kranz

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory has a few demonstration gardens to show how people can plant things that are natural so pesticides are not needed nor is much water.

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory has installed signs in English and Spanish around its property. This one stands in front of bird houses and talks about how people can create a healthy habitat for birds.

The historic Old Stone House, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, serves as the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory’s o�ce space and Environmental Learning Center.

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City council OK’s 2 percent raiseBy Lou Ellen [email protected]

The final reading and vote was taken Tuesday night at Brighton city council meeting to approve a market adjustment pay raise of 2 percent for all regular full time and part time Brighton city employ-ees.

The increase was approved by a 9-0 vote in favor of the resolution and be-comes effective Aug. 3. The 2 percent increase in pay will be added to the em-ployee’s base pay to help bring salaries a step closer to the 100 percent median market rate for city employees in other surrounding cities. Brighton city em-ployees are currently below the mar-ket rate pay scale because of a difficult economy in past years but because of the gradual improvement of the economy in Brighton city council members said the increase is justified.

Brighton also welcomed a new utili-ties director Curtis Bauers will be taking over from acting utilities director Police Chief Clint Blackhurst.

Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle presented several resolutions to city council.

“It’s the time of year that grants for city projects start coming up again,” Wardle said.

These included a request for approval of a grant agreement with Adams Coun-ty’s Great Outdoors Colorado to continue the Colorado Front Range Trail system from E470 north into Brighton. Brigh-ton’s part of the trail will be started in 2016 and will include funds for the con-

struction of two bridges across the Platte River if the need arises, because of the possibility of not having complete right-of-way to the east side of the river

The submission of two grants through Adams county Open Space for the con-struction of Northgate Park and another for the Pleasant Ridge Park was approved by council. The construction of the Pleasant Ridge Park will be constructed with the help of the High School Seniors Beatification Project.

Council also approved the agreement with artist and sculptor Gene Goff for the donation of two steel sculptures of Yuc-ca plants to be placed at the Eagle View Park at the Eagle View Adult Center. Goff is dedicating the sculptures in honor of his parents who are active in the adult center. It is hoped the sculptures with be completed in October of this year.

The purchase of seven Fulton Ditch water shares from C&J Sutton was ap-proved by council. The non-potable wa-ter can be used for irrigation in the city’s open space properties and landscaping. The opportunity to purchase the water now would prevent the water from be-ing lost to city and, if still available in the future, could conceivably be much more expensive.

City council also honored Brighton resident Hannah Reynolds on her 100th birthday. Hannah turned 100 years old on July 13. A proclamation by city coun-cil naming July 15, as Hannah Reynolds Day in Brighton was presented to her by Mayor Dick McLean. Reynolds and her daughters Judy Reynolds and JoAnn Wal-czak were present at the council meeting to accept the award.

School District 27J to host telephone town hallCall participants will have opportunity to hear from superintendent, ask questions

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Community members are invited to join an informative and interactive dis-cussion about School District 27J all through the convenience of a telephone call.

School District 27J Superintendent of Schools Chris Fiedler will host a tele-phone town hall meeting 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22. Fiedler will begin the call with a brief overview of the district’s commitment and work to enhance aca-demic achievement for all students. He will also talk about plans for a potential school bond and mill levy override ques-

tion. The meeting will then be opened up to call participants to ask questions.

“We have a lot of exciting things hap-pening in our district that we are eager to share, but we also welcome this as an op-portunity to reach out to our community, listen to their thoughts and respond to their questions,” Fiedler said. “I’m glad we are using this telephone town hall technology to bring our community to-gether to learn more about the goals of our district.”

Participating in the call is as easy as picking up the phone. All registered dis-trict voters will receive the call. Non-registered voters or those wishing to be contacted at a specific phone number can register at www.sd27j.org. For those unable to participate in the call, a full recording will be made available later on the district website.

Governor urges AG not to appealSta� Report

Gov. John Hickenlooper last week urged Attorney General John Suthers to not appeal a recent court’s ruling that the state’s ban against gay marriage is unconstitutional.

Adams County District Court Judge C. Scott Crabtree made his ruling the day before a Boulder County judge ruled against Suthers, who was seeking to stop the county clerk there from issuing gay-marriage licenses.

Crabtree stayed his ruling, meaning that the 2006 voter-approved ban on gay marriage will remain on the books,

possibly until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage.

The Republican Suthers can pursue cases involving the state any way he sees fit, but Hickenlooper, a Democrat, would prefer to see him back off.

“The decision on marriage by Judge Crabtree puts Colorado on the right side of history,” the governor said through a statement.

Suthers’ office hinted at further legal action following the ruling in the Boulder County case, saying that the AG’s Office “will act swiftly in an attempt to prevent a legal patchwork quilt from forming.”

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Why are farmers markets important to the community? Farmers Markets continue to gain popu-larity with new markets popping up all over the north metro area. We asked ven-dors at the Westmoor Center Farmers Mar-ket in Westminster about the importance of farmers markets in the community.

“Farmers markets get people outside and active, and they introduce people to new things.”

Randi Moore, SkinCouture

“Farmers markets o� er unique items to the community, and they help local businesses.”

Jordan Ybarra, Olde Man Granola

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

� e Rockies and rockier politics I always thought it was a “no-no” to

snub the president of the United States. When he is in town you best show up, take your bow and do the photo op. With Presi-dent Barack Obama’s trip to Denver last week, it was apparent that high ranking Democrats wanted to keep their distance from appearing with him. What is espe-cially weird was that the president was in town in part to do a fundraiser event for Senator Mark Udall’s re-election campaign and Udall was not there due to a “schedul-ing confl ict.” Hmmm. In addition to Udall, Democratic Party members Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S. Congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff were not in attendance with POTUS at the fundraiser.

A formidable listWith Obama’s ratings at an all-time low,

it is easy to understand why the “party faithful” would not want to be seen with the President. With so many “lightning rod” issues swirling around Obama like his politicizing of the Keystone Pipeline decision, handling of the huge number of illegal immigrant children from Central America coming to America, the prisoner exchange of Sgt. Bergdahl for fi ve cut-throat international terrorists and espe-cially the problems with Obamacare, he is seen as a liability. Hey, but let’s remember that such political maneuvering has hap-pened on both sides of the political aisle over the years. We remember President George W. Bush and how some of his fellow Republicans shied away from him during campaign season. It’s politics!

A dismal half seasonWell, it’s Major League Baseball’s All-

Star Game break. Basically, each team has played slightly more than one-half of their 162 regular game season. For our beloved Colorado Rockies, the team limped to the July break sitting at a dismay 11 and-a-half games out of fi rst place in the West Divi-sion. Furthermore, they are only a half-game from being tied with the San Diego Padres for the dreaded cellar. The Rockies are tied for the second worst won-lost record in the major leagues sitting at 39 wins and 53 losses. That really sucks! Quite frankly, I have lost my enthusiasm to go watch the Rockies given their awful pitch-ing and sporadic hitting. For a life-long baseball fan, that is saying a lot. Ugh.

What about the second half?Can the Rockies make a comeback in

the second half of the season is on most Colorado baseball fans’ minds. Yes, they have had more than their share of injuries. Their starting pitching rotation became a “musical chairs” act with pitchers going on the disabled list and calling up rook-

ies who have had little or no major league experience. Carlos Gonzales, Michael Cuddyer and other key players have had stretches of being unable to play and spending time on the DL. Thank Heav-ens we have had Troy Tulowitzki, Charlie Blackmon and Justin Morneau providing steady performances both at bat and in the fi eld. It is great to see Tulo and Black-mon make the All-Star game and a shame that Morneau got beat out in the last minute balloting.

What is the problem?When it is all said and done the Rockies

have the talent to be a winning team and a divisional contender. Besides not having reliable day-in-day-out pitching, it seems that they have lacked that intangible gut desire to win. As far as managers, we have had a string of them with Clint Hurdle be-ing the only manager to take the Rockies to the World Series over their 22-and-a-half years of existence. Perhaps if they had a different general manager and new own-ers with deeper pockets, the overall caliber of players could be improved especially with a decent starting pitching rotation. It just seems that the Rockies have really slipped this year. Hopefully, the second half of the season will at least produce a more respectable won-lost record as more of the injured players can return to play-ing. Where are Mickey and the Duke when we need them?

Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.

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Common practices still a little sketchy

My son loves the Xbox—I may have mentioned that before. He plays a game called “Minecraft,” which requires him to design and build his own little world. It’s fascinating — and very complicated.

That complexity creates its own set of issues. A complicated program with interesting graphics and an ever-expand-ing world eats up quite a bit of memory. Now, the system comes with quite a bit of memory, so that’s nice. Unfortunately, the system occasionally takes “updates” over the network — these updates are not optional, and they also eat up quite a bit of memory. And, now, these two memory meals have overloaded the memory that comes with the system.

The solution? Go buy more hardware. Think about that: Microsoft has forced upon the users of its Xbox system an “up-date” which requires some of those users to go buy more Microsoft hardware.

Now, I know — grand scheme? Not a big deal. That said, anybody else think this smacks vaguely of a mafi a-like pro-tection scheme? “Nice gaming system you have there. Be a shame if anything should happen to it.”

This kind of corruption drives me crazy. It’s like when manufacturers build minor parts of their products with sub-par material, knowing that nobody looks for that on inspection, but that’s guaran-teed to break at some point. So then the manufacturer can replace and repair the product at some cost to the consumer. It’s job security for repairmen, and the entire system that backs them up.

In fact, if there’s one thing that I think most Americans, regardless of their politi-cal leanings, should be able to agree on, it’s that corruption is a bad thing. The Left sure was angry about a decade ago when a bunch of rebuilding contracts in the newly-broken Iraq went to Dick Cheney’s former company of Halliburton. The Right has been equally indignant at the myriad of things during the Obama years that smack of corruption (I.R.S. targeting of conservatives, the Cornhusker Kick-back, the non-enforcement of immigra-tion laws). And, while in both decades, partisans have rushed to the defense of their people, the great middle of America has turned its collective noses up at the

vague stink of corruption.That’s why I think the Jeffco teachers’

union needs to tread a little bit carefully in its public relations effort during the now-secret contract negotiations. It’s tough to put a fi nger on it, but there is a vague sense of something not quite right about the way public employees negotiate collective bargaining agreements.

Here’s how the public sees it: unions get their funding from public money (yeah, yeah, union dues are teachers’ own money; but if a tax voucher equivalent to the property taxes one puts in the system is “public money,” then so are union dues); some of that public money gets diverted to political advocacy; frequently, that advocacy leads to people (elected school boards) being at the negotiating table across from the union who were put there, essentially, by the union. In other words, the people negotiating the con-tract are the people the union got elected to do that very thing.

In the past, this relationship has actu-ally rendered pretty smart contracts that required give and take. But it’s interesting that this year, when the union-backed candidates lost, the negotiations became acrimonious almost overnight.

It’s a tricky game when you start play-ing around at the edges of corruption. It may not be there, but the public has a funny way of deciding what smells bad all on its own. Whether it’s a protection scheme around a stupid little gaming sys-tem, or something that actually matters, I think the public is running out of patience for things that smell like corruption.

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

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Borrowed patriotism this 4th For several years now we get into the

patriotic spirit by putting out about 65 U.S. fl ags. These fl ags ring our sidewalks, drive-way and walkways. It’s always a fun cer-emony and we enjoy all the comments from passersby in cars and on foot.

The fl ags in the center of our large front lawn represent the 13 colonies who started what is now the United States of America.

Were they?Never in all the years that we’ve done this

has one fl ag been stolen. But this year was different. It’s so bizarre you can hardly believe the story but here it is.

On the Thursday before the Friday fourth

we placed all the fl ags out. Again we re-marked what a wonderful country, state and neighborhood we live in. On the day of those fl ags fl ying in the breeze we felt so patriotic.

When we returned for the night, on the Fourth of July, about 10 p.m. amidst the bar-rage of fi reworks going off all was well. Those huge fi recrackers nearly did us in but we knew patriotism would keep our fl ags safe.

What a shockThe next morning about 6 a.m., the

“grandma” of a nearby family was on our doorstep, ringing the doorbell letting us know all of our fl ags were gone, every last one of them. She commented that she knew

where they were and sure enough our fl ags were in the front yards of all the homes on Wilson Ct. She had been out for an early morning walk and saw the fl ags now adorn-ing all the neighbors’ yards – three fl ags per yard. She offered to go around and pick them up and since I was still in my pajamas, I was glad for her offer.

Sort of happyI was almost happy to know they weren’t

trashed. And the thought rang through my mind that next year (God willing) we’ll just buy a bunch more, and put them out in a bucket with a sign that says “take one”.

So now we smile when we call it “mis-

placed patriotism.”

Half overAnd of course we all know the summer is

on a collision course with time stealing our days and back to school ads already here. So have a good rest of summer.

Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.‘Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper pub-lisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have fi ve grown children and eight grandchildren.

ADAMS NEWS IN A HURRY 17th Judicial District Attorney’s O� ce to host Citizens Academy

The District Attorney’s Offi ce for Adams and Broomfi eld Counties will hold its second annual Citizens Academy in September, of-fering the public an inside look into how the criminal justice system works. Participants will learn how a homicide case unfolds from the time a crime is committed through con-viction and sentencing, how forensic experts analyze a crime scene and how the real work that prosecutors and investigators do is dif-ferent from what is portrayed on television and movies. The academy will be held 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings from Sept. 16 to Nov. 4. Applications are due by Aug. 29. The free eight-week program will cover that anatomy of a murder case, the role of the coroner, victim-witness services, the diver-sion program, juvenile crime, drug cases and alternative courts like Drug Court and

Veterans Court. The academy will conclude with a mock trial with academy students serving as jurors.

“This is a great opportunity for us to con-nect with the community and for people to learn about the work that we do and how the criminal justice system really works,” said District Attorney Dave Young. “The prosecu-tors in our offi ce have decades of experi-ence and we want to share that experience and knowledge so that people have a better understanding of the inner workings of the criminal justice system.”

For more information, contact public information offi cer Sue Lindsay at 303-835-5639 or [email protected]. Applica-tions are available online at adamsbroom-fi eldda.org.

Pneumonic plague found in a Coloradoresident and pet dog

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment laboratory identi-fi ed pneumonic plague in a Colorado resi-dent. Investigation revealed the family dog had recently died unexpectedly. The carcass was recovered and tested at the Colorado State University Veterinarian Diagnostic Laboratory, where tests were positive for plague. The patient and the dog may have been exposed in eastern Adams County.

Plague is spread from fl eas on rodents, most commonly prairie dogs. People walk-ing in open spaces and trails should avoid contact with rodents Tri-County Health De-partment offi cials and the Colorado Depart-ment of Public Health and Environment are working together to investigate the source of exposure and to identify those who may have been exposed through close contact with the individual.

Any individuals exposed will be recom-mended for antibiotic treatment. People

should take the following precautions to prevent plague exposure:

• Do not directly handle any dead rodents.• Keep pets away from wildlife, especially

dead rodents.• Don’t let dogs or cats hunt prairie dogs

or other rodents.• Don’t allow pets to roam freely.• Treat all pets for fl eas according to a

veterinarian’s advice.• Do not feed prairie dogs or other ro-

dents.• Be aware of rodent populations in your

area and report sudden die-offs or multiple dead animals to your local health depart-ment.

Additional information on plague can be found at: www.cdc.gov/plagueContact CO-HELPat 1-877-462-2911 for more information or to report a dead prairie dog.

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Please send cover letter, resume to:rmitchell @coloradocommunitymedia.comPlease include job title in subject line.

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JOB FAIR FOR OUR NEW HIGHLANDS RANCH STORE— OPENING SOON!

July 23–26 · 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Visit us at this job fair or apply online at goodwilldenver.org/jobs.

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The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are

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at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for

this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED,

valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and

must be Colorado POST certifi ed by date of hire. The City accepts

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Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.

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Kleen Tech has opening forCustodians/Janitorsin the Castle Rock area.Pay is $9.00hr Full Time and PartTime 1st and 2nd shift available.Call 1-866-385-0672

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Former 6th Grade Math, Science,Language Arts Teacher and cur-rent GED Tutor with limited weeklyavailability to Privately Tutor your4th - 6th Grader or a GED Student

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Summer Literacy Booster!Tutoring sessions designed

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There are four sessions available:July 8-11, July 21-25,

Aug 6-9, and Aug 11-15.After-school and weekend tutoring

will also be available during theschool year. For more information,

contact Dr. Robin Litt [email protected]

or (303) 915-7682.

Want To Purchaseminerals and other oil/gasinterests. Send details to:P.O. Box 13557Denver, CO 80201

Grain Finished Buffaloquartered, halves and whole

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Castle RockLarge Sale

July 18th & 19th 332 Crosshaven Place

Some Furniture, Tents, uprightfreezer, and more

Community Garage SaleSaturday July 19th 8:00am-5:00pmNorthwest Eagles 8800 N. Federal

Blvd. Reserved 10x10 sellersspace for $10.00 in advance

available to public. Food providedby the Junior Eagles.

LittletonGarage Sale at

1368 West Briarwood Ave7/26 9a to 4p and 7/27 10a to 3p.Lots of Gently used baby items

Strollers, High Chair, Diaper Gen-nie, Baby girls clothes,

Household, Furniture and more

GoldenGARAGE SALE!

Friday & SaturdayDownsizing - Free Stuff

Antiques, Jewelry, Purses,Tools, Jerseys, Clothes,

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Open space o�ers variety of outdoor activitiesBy Ashley [email protected]

When it comes to escaping the city life and taking time to relax with his fishing pole, Mitch Draker heads to the Elaine T. Valente Open Space area in Adams County. The Thornton resident visits the space reg-ularly bringing along his fishing rod, head phones and dog Max.

“It’s really great to have this kind of area right outside of the city,” he said. “I don’t have to drive far to fish and enjoy the out-doors. It’s what I’d call a gem.”

Draker isn’t the only person who enjoys the Elaine T. Valente, ETV, Open Space, many others head out to the 160-acre space for dog walking, bird watching and of course fishing in one of the three ponds stocked with fish on a regular bases.

The ETV open space is located about a half mile from the McKay Road off 104th Av-enue in Thornton on the north side of the South Platte River. The area also features ri-parian areas along the river and the Grange Hall Creek, which runs from west to east through the center of the open space. The space is also a habitat home to bald eagles, Great Blue Herons, wild turkey, mule deer,

white-tailed deer, coyotes and fox.“With respect to recreation, there are

hiking trails, picnic areas and restrooms as well as a small parking lot,” said Shannon McDowell, interim Adams County parks and open space director. “Access to the South Platte River Trail is available from this site. Recreationalists can travel along the trail to Chatfield Reservoir at present. In the near future, we plan to make our final connection of the South Platte River Trail from the 108th Avenue alignment north to 120th Avenue.”

McDowell said the trail segment will complete Adams County’s reach of the South Platte River Trail with a continu-ous trail from a trailhead north of E-470 on Brighton Road to the southern county boundary. After the trail completion, off-street access will connect the ETV Open Space with the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds as well, she added.

“We had many partners in the creation of the ETV Open Space including Great Outdoors Colorado, Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Colorado Division of Wild-life, now Parks and Wildlife, through a Fish-ing is Fun grant, the Trust for Public Land and Colorado Open Lands,” McDowell said.

From a Historical perspective, the ETV Open Space was used for sand and gravel mining decades ago before it was trans-formed into a recreational area. The space is named after Elaine T. Valente, the first woman to be elected as an Adams County commissioner. She served for 16 years from

1989 to 2005. The area was dedicated to Va-lente on May 31, 2007.

The ETV Open Space is just one of the many open space areas in Adams County. For a complete list of recreational oppor-tunities in the county, visit www.co.adams.co.us.

The Elaine T. Valente Open Space in Adams County o�ers three stocked �shing ponds, trail access, views of the South Platte River and many other outdoor activities. Photo by Ashley Reimers

How to give back to the landVolunteerism has become a popular

element of our daily life. For many it is a way to “give back” to society and more specifically to areas of our life that has a special meaning and value. In a very real sense, for outdoors enthusiast, it is a way to expand and enhance the environment and facilities we enjoy in Colorado. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) needs volunteers July 19 as part of National Lake Appreciate month.

The Big Thompson Wildlife Area rav-aged by 2013 flooding is in need of debris clean up, reseeding, plant restoration and waterway damage repair. Call 303-291-7299 to sign up to assist at this site near Fort Collins.

Boyd Lake State Park near Loveland will combine site sprucing up and water educational opportunities. CPW staff will provide awareness programs showing how water resources provides drinking, irriga-tion, energy, recreational use and a very vital factor of water as habitat for wildlife. Visitors will enjoy paddleboard demon-strations, use of kayaks, canoes and boat safety. A youth fishing clinic will be held along with an archery clinic. To end the

day, a presentation by the local astronomi-cal society will a demonstrate the use of telescopes to view of our night sky. Register by calling 970-669-1739 x 19.

The third volunteer site will be Cherry Creek State Park. Invasive weed removal and replanting of shrubs for bird habitat will be the agenda. In the afternoon CPW will provide pontoon boat rides, educa-tional programs and prize-raffle for all ages that will include fishing pole, life jackets and water recreation sports equipment. A call to Tia Miller 303-690-1166 x 6566 will provide sign up and registration.

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at [email protected].

BRIGHTON CALENDAR

EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Friday for publication the following week. Send listings to [email protected], attn: Brighton Calendar. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

HEALTHY SUMMER Cooking

COME LEARN some innovative, fresh, healthy cooking tips from Prairie View Medical Center’s executive chef, Mike Anderson. In addition, learn how these cooking tips can benefit your health from a registered dietitian. As an added bonus, lunch will be served consisting of the healthy menu items demonstrated. Meet from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Go to www.brightonco.gov

WHAT’S THAT Bus?

VIA PROVIDES door-to-door transportation in Brighton. What does that mean and how does it work? What if you are already a rider? Ask questions and get answers from Bob D’Alessandro at 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Go to www.brightonco.gov

LIVE RADIO Broadcast

KEZW AM-1430 will broadcast live 6-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, from Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Join Rick Crandall and his team from KEZW with the “Breakfast Club” as they play that music we all love – Big Band, Broadway, show tunes and music from the 30s, 40s and 50s. He’ll have live interviews and guests throughout the morning. We’ll serve warm muffins, fruit, juice and coffee. Go to www.brightonco.gov

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

EAGLE VIEW Adult Center plans its monthly cribbage tournament at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Tournament includes prize winnings, refreshments, and lots of laughs. No registration, just drop-in and pay fee to the tourna-ment volunteer. Go to www.brightonco.gov.

LEARN TO Play Bunco

BUNCO IS an easy and fun game of dice. We can teach you the game in 5 minutes if you don’t know how to play. It’s an afternoon of laughter, refreshments and prizes, 1:15-3:45 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Go to www.brightonco.gov.

HEALTHY TIPS

BETT Y STEPHENSON shares the most recent research about nutrition and healthy eating. Stay for lunch after-ward. Meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Go to www.brightonco.gov

CHARITY GOLF tournament

THE PARS fore Pennock Center charity golf tournament is Saturday, Aug. 23, at Buffalo Run Golf Course, 15700 E. 112th Ave., Commerce City. Early bird registra-tions due by Tuesday, July 15; regular registrations due by Aug. 10. Contact Pennock Center for Counseling, 211 S. 21st Ave., Brighton, at 303-655-9065 or www.pennockcounseling.org. Business sponsorships available. Contact Dot Lindsey at 303-659-4540 for information.

THINGS TO DO

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Chambers face a changing climateBusiness organizations �ght to stay relevantBy Jennifer Smith and Chris RotarStaff writers

The front door to the community isn’t what it used to be.

Newcomers to a city or town these days rarely feel the need to stop by the local chamber of commerce to pick up a map or a list of restaurants.

“I think the front door to the com-munity is now Google, or whatever your favorite search engine is,” said Dave Kilby, president and CEO of the Western Association of Chamber Executives.

Meanwhile, business professionals have more options than ever when it comes to networking — long touted as a major benefit of chamber membership, but something that today can be facili-tated with the click of a mouse on sites like Facebook and Meetup.com.

And while economic development is still an important role of chambers, it is one they increasingly share with mu-nicipalities’ own economic development departments.

Those are just a few of the challenges facing chambers of commerce, which must navigate a terrain altered by tech-nology and evolutions in business and government.

Perhaps the most daunting challenge is finding a way to remain relevant.

“In this fast-paced business environ-ment, every organization has to focus on its relevancy,” said Shiley Johnson, interim CEO at the Metro North Chamber of Commerce.

“We are a collection of many business-es and industries, and the only way for us to help them remain relevant is to remain relevant ourselves.”

Many chambers have learned to adapt to the new climate, but just as many haven’t. Kilby said nationally there is roughly a 50-50 split when it comes to chambers that are growing and ones that are shrinking in membership.

Of the Denver metro-area chambers that responded to a May survey con-ducted by Colorado Community Media, the majority said they are in a growth mode. But they overwhelmingly agreed that change is coming — and is needed if the organizations are to thrive into the future and be known for doing more than merely putting out a welcome mat.

Solving problemsJohn Brackney spent 10 years as presi-

dent and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce before resigning in March. Even before his tenure with the Centennial-based chamber, Brackney, a former Arapahoe County commissioner, looked at the organization as a vital resource.

“When I was a commissioner, it was good one-stop shop to check the mood of the business community, and a place to brainstorm,” he said.

“(Today) technology has opened things up — you get (millions of) hits when you Google ‘Denver business groups.’ ”

Brackney now works for a market-ing firm that provides many of the same services chambers do, but he believes chambers will survive because they are adept at adapting.

His predecessor as South Metro’s lead-

er, Brian Vogt, now the CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens, agrees and stresses the chambers’ advocacy role. Chambers, he believes, can work on the bigger picture.

“It’s usually things that no business would do, that no individual organization would have the resources to do alone,” he said, noting the chamber’s influence in creating C-470 and the City of Centennial.

Andrea LaRew, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, says the advocacy role is being “the fearless voice for businesses” in the community.

Using that voice to strengthen the local economy is what today’s chambers should be most focused on, said Kilby, whose organization represents profes-sionals in 18 Western states, including Colorado.

“What business are the chambers of commerce really in now? I think they’re in the solutions business,” he said during a phone interview last week from his Sac-ramento, Calif., office. “The problem in your town is different than the problem in my town. When we solve that problem we strengthen the local economy and make the community a better place to live.”

Worth the price?Pam Ridler, whose 16 years of service

as president of the Castle Rock Cham-ber of Commerce makes her one of the longest-tenured chamber leaders in the metro area, says membership fees should be considered part of a company’s finan-cial plan.

“They are an investment in your busi-ness,” she said.

Depending on the size of a chamber and the level of membership a busi-

ness or municipality seeks, annual dues can run anywhere from around $500 to $10,000 or more.

Colleen Mello, executive director of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Com-merce, says businesses often choose a chamber based on need and budget.

Mello believes that small businesses often join their local chamber to help support the community. But, she said, “Larger businesses might join the larger chambers because of political reasons, like a lobbyist to represent their needs in big government.”

To Kilby, that brings up a key question.“Will a majority of businesses, es-

pecially small businesses, be willing to pay enough money to fund chambers to represent their interests with the gov-ernment?” he wrote in W.A.C.E.’s April newsletter.

Kim Geiger does double duty as the senior vice president of Colorado Nation-al Bank and the owner of K Cherie Spa in Littleton. She believes chambers are beneficial for companies of any size.

“I feel like the chamber is good way to connect to the business community, as well as giving guidance to the small busi-nesses to find the resources they need in order to make their business success-ful,” she said. “The chamber can provide direction on marketing, advertising, local resources, consultants, events, etc. I don’t think businesses use the chamber as much as they should, maybe because they don’t always know how to.”

Donna Russell, a board member for and founder of the Lone Tree Chamber, agrees that people do not always get what they are hoping for out of their member-ships.

“According to research, the No. 1 rea-son members become disenchanted with their chamber membership is because they don’t manage to engage once they have joined,” she said.

“Our objective, then, needs to be to discover how to help them engage and help them increase their business.”

But a big problem chambers face, Kilby said, is an inability to communicate just how they can help businesses. Often, they fail to illustrate the value of what they do.

Don Rosier, a commissioner for Jef-ferson County, which is a member of two chambers, said perception is crucial.

“Chambers that are viewed as not ben-eficial in the community typically falter and eventually fail,” he said. “Those who provide a quantifiable service to their members and the community thrive for years.”

— Amy Woodward contributed to this report.

WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

The American Chamber of Commerce Executives’ website (www.acce.org) defines a chamber of commerce as “an organization of businesses seeking to further their collective interests, while advancing their community, region, state or nation. Business owners in towns, cities and other territories voluntarily form these local societies/networks to advocate on behalf of the community at large, economic prosperity and business interests.”

Some other basic information about chambers, as detailed on the website:

• Membership: “Membership rolls in a given North American chamber can range from a few dozen firms to more than 20,000, so there is no real `average’ or typical chamber of commerce.”

• Service territory: “The geography of any one chamber of commerce is seldom defined by any political or legal jurisdiction. More likely, the territory is defined by the catchment area of a chamber’s membership. The locations of the businesses that compose the membership tend to define the chamber’s footprint and `claim’ to a territory.

• Structure: “Chambers of commerce in the U.S. operate almost exclusively as nonprofit entities known as 501(c)(6) corporations. Unlike charities, these 501(c)(6) nonprofits have the authority under state and federal tax rules to represent their members in public policy debates. They may lobby and take positions on actual or proposed legislation, subject to local, state and federal laws.”

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LIFEN O R T H M E T R O

Punch is salute to president

As a tribute to President Barack Obama’s surprise visit to the Wazee Supper Club on July 8, the folks behind the bar have created, and are now of-fering, a special Presidential Punch.

Comprised of vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint and cham-pagne, it’s a not-too-political punch for hot summer days at $6 a pop.

Also, at Wazee the president had pepperoni and sausage pizza and a Prost Pilsner beer with his dinner companion Gov. John Hickenlooper. Hick’s former restaurant company owns the venerable Wazee at 15th and Wazee streets.

Perry’s at Park MeadowsPerry’s Restaurants, a Texas-based,

family-owned group of award-winning steakhouses, will open its first location in Colorado this summer in the outside portion of the Park Meadows mall. The Denver location marks the 11th steak-house location, and its second outside Texas after launching in Chicago last November.

“From our roots as a meat market, we’ve grown to focus not only on great food, but also the experience of our guests,” said Chris Perry, founder and owner of Perry’s Restaurants.

Known for its selection of butcher-fresh prime beef, Perry’s is also known for its unexpected steakhouse specialty — Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, a seven-finger tall chop that is dried, cured and roasted, then caramelized and topped with Perry’s signature herb-garlic butter. Perry’s is also home to Bar 79, named after the year Perry’s was founded.

For more information and reserva-tions, go to perryssteakhouse.com.

Union Station to openRemember when Denver’s Union

Station had two pay-to-park lots flank-ing the historic building?

Those have been long gone dur-ing the major makeover of the project, which will be formally unveiled to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26, extended a few weeks from the origi-nally scheduled opening date.

During the much-anticipated mas-sive reconstruction project, parking was precious at a meter or you could opt for valet on Wynkoop at Morton’s and Venice restaurants or The Oxford Hotel on 17th.

The Union Station project will take the pressure off nearby parking meters, if you’re willing to pay more than a dollar an hour and risk the meter time limit. All Denver Union Station patrons visiting one of the 13 restaurants and retailers in and around the structure may use the valet at The Crawford Ho-tel for $10 with a validated ticket.

No validation? That’ll be $20, please. Overnight hotel guests will pay $34 per night. For more information, go to unionstationindenver.com.

Parker continues on Page 11

‘Chambers that are viewed as not bene�cial in the community typically falter and eventually fail ... �ose who provide a quanti�able service to their members and

the community thrive for years.’Don Rosier,

Je�erson County Commissioner

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Misc. Notices

Want To Purchaseminerals and other oil/gasinterests. Send details to:P.O. Box 13557Denver, CO 80201

FARM & AGRICULTURE

Farm Products & Produce

Grain Finished Buffaloquartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

Garage Sales

Castle RockLarge Sale

July 18th & 19th 332 Crosshaven Place

Some Furniture, Tents, uprightfreezer, and more

Community Garage SaleSaturday July 19th 8:00am-5:00pmNorthwest Eagles 8800 N. Federal

Blvd. Reserved 10x10 sellersspace for $10.00 in advance

available to public. Food providedby the Junior Eagles.

LittletonGarage Sale at

1368 West Briarwood Ave7/26 9a to 4p and 7/27 10a to 3p.Lots of Gently used baby items

Strollers, High Chair, Diaper Gen-nie, Baby girls clothes,

Household, Furniture and more

GoldenGARAGE SALE!

Friday & SaturdayDownsizing - Free Stuff

Antiques, Jewelry, Purses,Tools, Jerseys, Clothes,

Collectables, Toys22nd & Arapahoe Street near GHS

July 18-19 8am-4pmCash Only

HUGE Multi-FamilyMega Sale Inside Gym!!6250 Wright St, ArvadaJuly 16-18: 8am-6pm

July 19: 8am-noon

Garage Sales

LittletonThe Coventry HOA

Annual Garage SaleSat 7/19 8am-2pm

1 day only!Gates open at 8am

for huge multi-family saleLocated South of Bowles between

Santa Fe and Wadsworth

Moving Sale-Arvada12039 W52nd PLNear 52nd & Ward

Lots of Furniture, Household,Antiques July 18 8-4, Jul 19 8-12

WestminsterCommunity Yard Sale860 West 132nd AveWestminster 80234

8am-4pmFriday, Saturday & Sunday

July 18, 19 & 20Furniture, Electronics, Toys, Wood

Carvings, Gun Cabinet, Tools,Household, Kitchen, Huge Variety

and Much MoreStart at the North Parking Lot by

the Clubhouse

Estate Sales

NorthglennEstate Sale - 7/18 & 7/19 9am-5Pm

10870 Larry Drive, NorthglennAll Must Go!

MERCHANDISE

Appliances

Upright FreezerCommercial Grade

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Arts & Crafts

17th AnnualWinter Park Craft Fair

Aug. 9th & 10th.Sat 9-6 Sun 9-4

Winter Park Colorado.Lions Club Breakfast

Applications now availablecall 970-531-3170 or email

[email protected]://wpcf.wikifoundry.com

Bicycles

Electric bicycleselectric3 Wheel Trikes

electric Scooters - ebike conversionNo license required

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Bicycles

ELECTRIC BIKESAdult 2-Wheel Bicycles &

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22 S. 4th AvenueBrighton, CO 80601

(303) 655-2160FAX (303) 655-2164

Colorado Relay 1-800-659-2626www.brightonco.gov

Housing Authority seeks a currentPublic Housing or Housing ChoiceVoucher participant to serve onHousing Authority Board.

The Brighton Housing Authority will beconsidering appointments to its HousingAuthority Board. This board was createdto assure quality service to the BrightonHousing Authority clients.

Brighton Housing Authority desires toobtain information and opinions frompassionate program participants of thecommunity who have interest, expertiseand knowledge that could be utilized indecision making for the operations of theBrighton Housing Authority.

The Brighton Housing Authority is seek-ing interested Public Housing or HousingChoice Voucher Program participants tofill one (1) position with an unexpired termto 2016. The Housing Authority Boardmeets on the second Thursday of everymonth at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Build-ing located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton,Colorado. This is a volunteer, unpaid, pos-ition.

All interested persons should submit anApplication to the City Clerk’s Office,Attention Natalie Hoel, 500 South 4thAvenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, nolater than July 18, 2014. Applications areavailable in the City Clerk’s Office at 500South 4th Avenue.

Questions may be directed to the BrightonHousing Authority office at 303-655-2160.

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BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY22 S. 4th Avenue

Brighton, CO 80601(303) 655-2160

FAX (303) 655-2164Colorado Relay 1-800-659-2626

www.brightonco.gov

Housing Authority seeks members toserve on Housing Authority Board

The Brighton Housing Authority will beconsidering appointments to its HousingAuthority Board. This board was createdto assure quality service to the BrightonHousing Authority clients.

Brighton Housing Authority desires toobtain information and opinions frompassionate members of the communitywho have interest, expertise and know-ledge that could be utilized in decisionmaking for the operations of the BrightonHousing Authority.

The Brighton Housing Authority is seek-ing interested Brighton residents to fill one(1) alternate position with a term toNovember, 2017 and one (1) alternate po-sition with a term to November, 2015. TheHousing Authority Board meet on thesecond Thursday of every month at 4 p.m.at Historic City Hall Building located at 22South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado. This isa volunteer, unpaid, position.

All interested persons should submit anApplication to the City Clerk’s Office,Attention Natalie Hoel, 500 South 4thAvenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, nolater than July 18, 2014. Applications areavailable in the City Clerk’s Office at 500South 4th Avenue or on the City websiteat www.brightonco.gov.

Questions may be directed to the BrightonHousing Authority office at 303-655-2160.

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NOTICE OF VACANCIES

The City of Brighton is now acceptingapplications to fill positions that will beopen on the following Boards andCommissions. Applications may be ob-tained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Mondaythrough Friday between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is alsoavailable on the City of Brighton websiteat www.brightonco.gov. Completed applic-ations should be returned to the CityClerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on July 18,2014. City Council requires each applic-ant to attend a meeting of the Board orCommission you are applying for prior tothe interview.

PARKS AND RECREATIONADVISORY BOARD

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Boardhave an opening for one (1) Ward 2member. The Board meets on the firstWednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. atthe Recreation Center.

BRIGHTON URBANRENEWAL AUTHORITY

The Urban Renewal Authority has open-ings for one (1) alternate member at thistime. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on thefirst and third Wednesday of every monthat Historic City Hall.

HISTORICPRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commissionhas an opening for two (2) Professionalmembers at this time. The Board meetson the second Thursday of every month at6:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall. At least40% of commission members shall beprofessionals in preservation relateddiscipline such as architecture, landscapearchitecture, architectural history, archae-ology, history, planning, American studies,American civilization, cultural geographyor cultural anthropology. Recognizing thatprofessionals may not be available insome communities, this requirement canbe waived if the local government makesa good faith effort to recruit professionalsand demonstrates that it is capable ofcarrying out commission responsibilities.

Any questions may be directed to NatalieHoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303-655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m. or email questions [email protected].

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NOTICE OF VACANCIES

The City of Brighton is now acceptingapplications to fill positions that will beopen on the following Boards andCommissions. Applications may be ob-tained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Mondaythrough Friday between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is alsoavailable on the City of Brighton websiteat www.brightonco.gov. Completed applic-ations should be returned to the CityClerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on July 18,2014. City Council requires each applic-ant to attend a meeting of the Board orCommission you are applying for prior tothe interview.

PARKS AND RECREATIONADVISORY BOARD

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Boardhave an opening for one (1) Ward 2member. The Board meets on the firstWednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. atthe Recreation Center.

BRIGHTON URBANRENEWAL AUTHORITY

The Urban Renewal Authority has open-ings for one (1) alternate member at thistime. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on thefirst and third Wednesday of every monthat Historic City Hall.

HISTORICPRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commissionhas an opening for two (2) Professionalmembers at this time. The Board meetson the second Thursday of every month at6:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall. At least40% of commission members shall beprofessionals in preservation relateddiscipline such as architecture, landscapearchitecture, architectural history, archae-ology, history, planning, American studies,American civilization, cultural geographyor cultural anthropology. Recognizing thatprofessionals may not be available insome communities, this requirement canbe waived if the local government makesa good faith effort to recruit professionalsand demonstrates that it is capable ofcarrying out commission responsibilities.

Any questions may be directed to NatalieHoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303-655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m. or email questions [email protected].

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Buffalo Bill Days returnBuffalo Bill Days, Golden’s largest

summer event July 23-27, turns 60 this year, but you know what they say? Sixty is the new 40.

This free annual salute to the West’s best showman is packed with authen-tic Western entertainment, live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, beer garden, mutton bustin’ and the Best of the West parade.

The festival’s namesake, Buffalo Bill Cody, spent time in Golden, Denver and Central City with his famous Wild West Show in which genuine cowboys and cowgirls demonstrated their skills. Buffalo Bill is buried on nearby Lookout Mountain, where he has long enjoyed the remarkable view from the top.

While in town, visitors can also enjoy a pancake breakfast, bull riding, Li’l Spike train rides and more. For more information, visit buffalobilldays.com or contact the Buffalo Bill Days committee at 303-279-3342.

Police PR person praisedJill McGranahan, public relations

coordinator for the Arvada Police De-partment, is known around the City of Arvada organization as a social media expert.

On June 25, McGranahan received the Government Technology Research Alliance Excellence in Social Media and Transparency Award for her exceptional efforts in engaging with and informing the citizens of Arvada.

As the city announcement phrased it: McGranahan’s work in social media has had considerable impact on the com-munications methodologies employed

by the city and have greatly improved both the quality and content of conver-sation and connectivity with citizens. She was specifically recognized for her use of Facebook and Twitter as a power-ful means of connecting with Arvada’s citizens. Over the past year, the quality, variety, and consistency of dialogue that she has fostered has resulted in a 320 percent increase in Facebook likes and a 348 percent increase in Twitter follow-ers.

McGranahan said: “This award is a reflection of the incredible community in which we live and work. Social media as a communication tool wouldn’t work without the involvement and interaction of our residents, nonprofits and busi-nesses.”

The SeenAt the July 6 Colorado Rockies-Los

Angeles Dodgers game at Coors Field, disgraced Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The shoeless cyclist posed for a picture with the wife and a friend of Rockies fan Thomas Roche.

OverheardEavesdropping on a dad to his son:

“Do I look old and tired?”“You don’t look tired.”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, res-taurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyp-arker. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 303-619-5209.

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SPORTSEnders-Stevens is woman to beatDrag racer leading the way in 2014 in �rst season with EliteBy Jim [email protected]

Erica Enders-Stevens, the Mellow Yello Pro Stock points leader, is ready for the challenge facing her at Bandimere Speedway.

Enders-Stevens’ first campaign with Elite Motorsports has been a dream sea-son heading into the July 18-20 Mopar Mile High Nationals at the Morrison drag racing facility.

However, racing at Bandimere will present a couple new tests for the 30-year-old Houston native who now re-sides in New Orleans.

“It is a challenge to race at altitude,” said Enders-Stevens. “Everything is dif-ferent in our class, Pro Stock. You have to change everything to be able to run at high altitude and then from the driving aspect, the racing happens differently. The clutch is incredibly easy to push, we run a little bit slower times in mile per hour and the shift lights come at differ-ent increments. It’s challenging because it is different.”

The second challenge Enders-Ste-vens will have to overcome is her friend Allen Johnson.

Enders-Stevens, the most successful female driver in Pro Stock history, has garnered 1,116 points in 13 races this season and has a 241-point lead over the second-place Johnson with five races re-maining before the six-race Countdown to the championship.

Johnson has been dominating at Ban-dimere, while driving his Mopar Dodge. The 2012 Pro Stock World Champion has won five of the past six races there and is the track’s two-time defending Pro Stock champion.

“AJ is definitely king of the moun-tain,” admitted Enders-Stevens. “His team and Mark Ingersoll, his crew chief, have really got it figured out. AJ is a great friend of mine. He was a groomsman at our wedding and his wife was one of my bridesmaids.

“We’re very close. If we can’t win, I’d certainly love for them to win. We joke with them all the time, `what’s the point of us even going to Denver, you’re going to win anyway.’ We are certainly going to do our best to try to knock him off the top but at the same time what they have done up there is pretty incredible.”

Johnson, the 2012 Pro Stock World champion, came right to the point when asked about Enders-Stevens’ success this season.

“She has been kicking our butts,” he said. “They’ve got a good team and she’s a great driver. She will be the driver to contend with at Bandimere. Hopefully we can continue to run well at Bandi-mere, but each year everybody seems to get a little closer.”

Enders-Stevens is not a stranger to Bandimere’s quarter-mile drag strip — known on the National Hot Rod Associa-tion circuit as Thunder Mountain.

“I’ve raced at Bandimere since I drove

junior dragsters,” she said. “I believe 1997 or ‘98 was the first year I was there and I’ve been going there ever since. I think so highly of the Bandimere fam-ily. What they have done for our sport is pretty incredible. The facility is state of the art, the hospitality is wonderful and I look forward to coming back every year.”

Enders-Stevens will be coming back this July as one of the top drivers in the competitive Pro Stock division.

She has won four events this year

and has qualified first or second in 12 of the 13 races leading up to Bandimere. She now has 10 career NHRA pro ca-reer victories, joining Angelle Sampey (41 in Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Shirley Muldowney (18 in Top Fuel) as the only women with double-digit pro national event wins.

“Every girl racer out there just wants to be looked at as a driver and not as anything different,” Enders-Stevens said. “There are not very many of us but I always joke that the car doesn’t know the difference if a man or a women is driving it. When the helmet goes on, I just think everything is equal and we’re all there to rip each other’s throats out.”

Enders-Stevens has been driving like a champion in her first season with Elite Motorsport’s single-car team. She drove for Victor Cagnazzi for a majority of her professional career before moving to Elite.

“When I moved to Elite Motors-ports at the end of last year, it was a big change,” said Enders-Stevens. “I knew immediately that I had made the right decision. The most important piece of the puzzle is definitely people. I’ve got a tremendous team and they have my back, they are encouraging and they are awesome. They work their tails off. We have a lot of great team chemistry. That’s a huge part of our success.”

“Horsepower certainly doesn’t hurt. Nick Ferri and Jake Hairston who head

up our engine shop have given us really awesome engines. My crew chiefs Rick and Rickie Jones are also my chassis builders. They have the car just running awesome. There are a lot of things that go into it. Everything just feels like it has come together.”

Enders-Stevens has twice driven her Chevy-powered red Camaro to national elapsed time and speed records this sea-son.

“It’s been an incredible year so far,” she said. “If you would have told me where I would be at this point of the season I would have said I hope so but I have to pinch myself. It’s surreal. I’m at a loss for words about the season we have had.”

Enders-Stevens will be one of the drivers to watch at Bandimere along with Johnson, Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta, Funny Car frontrunner Robert Hight and Andrew Hines who tops the points in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Hines, a 3-time world champion, is a graduate of Trinidad High School.

Defending champions Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Fun-ny Car) and Shawn Gann (Pro Stock Mo-torcycle) are other entrants for fans to follow.

The annual Mopar Block Party in Golden will be from 6-8 p.m. July 17 in Golden and racing begins July 18 with sportsman and profession qualifying sessions.

LEFT: Erica Enders-Stevens, the 2014 points leader in the NHRA pro-stock drag-racing circuit celebrates an early-season win. Enders-Stevens will be a driver to watch July 18-20 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. ABOVE: Enders-Stevens’ Camaro will most likely be one of the fastest cars on the track July 18-20 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Enders-Stevens is the current points leader in the NHRA pro-stock drag-racing circuit. BELOW: Erica Enders-Stevens, the 2014 point leader in the NHRA pro-stock drag-racing circuit celebrates a win at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals June 15 at the Bristol Dragway in Tennessee. Enders-Stevens will be a driver to watch at Bandimere Speedway July 18-20. Courtesy photos

SPORTS QUIZ1) In 2013, Boston’s David Ortiz set a record for most career hits by a designated hitter. Who had held the mark?

2) BETWEEN 1958 and 1978, four New York Yankees pitch-ers won a Cy Young Award. Name three of them.

3) WHO holds the record for most rushing yards in a Rose Bowl game?

4) IN 2012-13, the Hornets’ Ryan Anderson became the fourth NBA player to have 500 rebounds and 200 3-pointers made in a season. Name two of the others.

5) COLORADO Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov, in 2014, became the fourth Russian-born goalie to have 100 wins in the NHL. Name two of the �rst three.

6) IN 2014, Kurt Busch tied for the best �nish (sixth) at the Indianapolis 500 for a driver also racing in the Coca-Cola 600 the same day. Whom did he tie?

7) IN 2014, tennis’ Novak Djokovic became the second

player to win the Indian Wells and Sony Open tournaments back-to-back twice. Who was the �rst?

ANSWERS

1) HAROLD Baines, with 1,688 hits.

2) BOB Turley (1958), Whitey Ford (‘61), Sparky Lyle (‘77) and Ron Guidry (‘78).

3) CHARLES White ran for 247 yards for Southern Cal in 1980.

4) PEJA Stojakovic, Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce.

5) EVGENI Nabokov (350 victories), Nikolai Khabibulin (333) and Ilya Bryzgalov (220).

6) ROBBY Gordon and Tony Stewart.

7) ROGER Federer, in 2005-06.

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READY FOR RACING?WHAT: Mopar NHRA Mile High Nationals

WHEN: JULY 18-20

WHERE: BANDIMERE Speedway, 3051 South Rooney Road, Morrison, 80465

SCHEDULE: JULY 17: 6-9 p.m., Mopar Block Party in downtown Golden

JULY 18: 11 a.m. - Sportsman qualifying; 4:45 p.m. - Pro Stock qualifying; 5:30 p.m. - Nitro qualifying; 7:15 p.m. - Pro Stock qualifying; 8 p.m. - Nitro qualifying; 9 p.m. - Jet dragsters

JULY 19: 11 a.m. - Sportsman eliminations; 3:15 p.m. - Pro Stock qualifying; 4 p.m. - Nitro qualify-ing; 5:45 p.m. - Pro Stock qualifying; 6:30 p.m.

- Nitro qualifying; 7:30 p.m. - Jet dragsters

JULY 20: 10 a.m. - Pre-race ceremonies; 11 a.m. - Round 1 Nitro eliminations; Noon - Round 1 Pro Stock eliminations; 1 p.m. - Round 2 Nitro elimina-tions; 1:30 p.m. - Round 2 Pro Stock eliminations; 1:45 p.m. - Semi�nals Sportsman eliminations; 2:30 p.m. - Semi�nals Nitro eliminations; 2:45 p.m. - Semi�nals Pro Stock eliminations; 3 p.m. - Sportsman Finals; 3:50 p.m. - Pro Stock Finals; 3:55 p.m. - Nitro Finals

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Tennis after grandparents’ own heartsEpema keeps love of tennis alive in familyBy Michelle [email protected]

When it comes to sports, playing ten-nis is Trae Epema’s first choice.

“I like tennis because it’s something to do in the summer,” he said. “It’s also a great sport to play because there’s com-petition, but not as much as other sports at this level.” The practices are amus-ing and the coaches keep it as close to a match as they can for a practice.”

“Trae loves to practice tennis in his spare time,” mother Mandy Plank said. “He practices against a brick wall for hours. He also practices with his ‘Gram-

ma’ a lot.”The 13-year-old has played tennis in

the Colorado Association of Recreation Athletics summer program for three years. “His ‘PaPa’ and ‘Gramma’ play in Arizona in the winter time, and he de-cided he wanted to play too,” Plank said. “Trae also plays soccer for Vikan. Last year was his first year, and he did well. He has excelled in tennis as his sport of choice though.”

Epema plays singles this summer. Plank said the team looks really good.

“The coaches are always so supportive of the kids,” she said. “Trae has played three matches so far this year. He won his first match 6-3, 6-4. He won his second match 6-1, 6-1. His third match he played doubles and lost.”

“Trae definitely is stronger at playing singles,” Plank said.

Previously Epema has played CARA tennis with his sister.

“He enjoyed practicing with her on our court in our driveway,” Plank said. “She decided she was going to focus on taking a babysitting class and babysit this sum-mer.”

Epema has one more year of middle school and plans on continuing with the CARA tennis program next summer, be-fore he’ll try-out for the high school ten-nis team.

“Again this year I’m so impressed with the CARA tennis program,” Plank said. “The coaches do such a great job com-municating with the parents. I feel like they take this sport very serious, and are always very professional. They place Trae in matches that challenge him, and im-prove him as an athlete.”

Trae Epema practices his tennis stroke during a CARA ten-nis practice earlier this summer. Epema has played CARA tennis the past three summers. Photo by Michelle Boyer

Coaching baseball speaks volumesChacon �nds outlet and love of the sport againBy Michelle [email protected]

The past two years have been a godsend for Coach Joe Chacon. He is one of the assistant coaches for the Brighton Bulldogs 17-and-under American Legion baseball team this summer.

“It all started when I and Ray Garza coached together at Roosevelt High School and later at Valley High School,” he said. “We both helped with high school and summer ball together a lot. Ray came south doing things down here, while I was out of the baseball coaching for about six years.”

In 2012 Chacon watched the Brighton team play a game, and he wanted to help out.

“I was really impressed with the program Ray has, and how much he has matured,” he said. “He asked me to help out, and it was great to be able to do something I loved again and help coach again. I fell in love with the Brighton baseball program.”

Of course, Chacon grew up playing the sport. He played first, third and was a catcher too.

“Those were just the positions they needed me in,” he said. “I like to play first and third best, because there’s more reaction time and I’ve felt more comfortable there.”

Chacon attended Valley High School where he said the baseball team lost only two games in three years, and ended up as state champi-

ons three years in a row.Chacon said he was driven to be at Brigh-

ton.“I coached with the Gojo Sports American

Legion program, and the facility was not up to par for the 5A division,” he said. “It wasn’t a good thing. Seeing what Ray has done with the facility and getting everyone involved was just really incredible. He just turned the whole

thing around.”He said he prefers coaching high school

baseball over summer baseball. “There’s a lot more on the line,” he said. “There’s always the state championship that everyone is shooting for and that’s what you stress and coach for to the team. Summer is about the All-Star teams which are handpicked teams.”

Chacon has enjoyed coaching his team this summer.

“The team is very competitive and young baseball wise,” he said. “They just grind out every game, and everyone knows their roles and accepts them. When the team wins, it’s a total win. This is something I haven’t seen in a long time.”

The 17-and-under team this summer is the foundation of the spring Brighton High School team for 2015, minus five kids who are out playing on other teams this summer or va-cationing with family.

“I’m definitely honored to help coach, but I look at it as more of a privilege to have the op-portunity to show up and contribute to do my part as the kids are doing their part. It’s a fun situation,” Chacon said.

Besides coaching summer baseball, Chacon is also teaching summer school at Northridge High School in Greeley. He lives in Greeley and said it’s a good 40 minute com-mute to Brighton.

“I wouldn’t have it any other way if I didn’t think it was worth it,” he said.

He’s been teaching for 14 years and this year he’ll be teaching at Weld Central High School. He teaches language arts and history.

“I love teaching,” he said. “Each day is dif-

ferent in the classroom just like on the field there will be some adversity and sometimes there won’t. Anything can happen, and you prepare for it and handle it. It keeps me feeling younger and mentally with the kids.”

Chacon has two kids; a daughter who grad-uated this year, and who will attend North-eastern Junior College in Sterling this fall. “She really is into the mission field,” he said. “She took a few trips to Haiti her junior year of high school.” He also has a son, 15, who attends Merino High School in Sterling.

Chacon would like to continue coaching in the spring and summer with the Brighton baseball program. “We’ve been together so long, and I think Ray, and I have the same mind set and all,” he said.

“It’s just been a godsend for four years, with all I’ve been going through,” he said. “I just have a lot of personal things that usually take a huge toll on a person, and the coaching has been a good outlet. It’s been great getting back into a sport I love and coaching in a great program and facility.”

Chacon said the Brighton community has been totally different than what he’s been used to.

“There’s a ton of support here while I’ve been an assistant coach,” he said. “We travel well as a community. Many parents, grand-parents, aunts and uncles traveled to our re-cent Cherokee Trail Tournament. It’s great to see that. Home games are supported well of course; we have a lot of interest and a lot of people at our games. That shows support and the belief of the community has in the pro-gram and in Coach Garza.”

Brighton Bulldogs 17U summer baseball assistant Coach Joe Chacon. Chacon has coached in the summer Brighton Bulldogs baseball program for two years. Courtesy photo

Dawgs keep strong during summerBrighton High School football plays 7-on-7By Michelle [email protected]

Just because it’s summer break, doesn’t mean it’s not time for some football for the Brighton High School Bulldogs.

he team has been playing 7-on-7 ball on Mondays since June, and going through the end of July.

“It’s basically a time having your skilled players compete (quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end vs. linebacker and defensive back),” Coach Pat Sandoval said. “Seven-on-seven helps the passing game on offense and helps to defend the pass on defense. A quarter-back is usually allowed 3-to-4 seconds to throw the ball. Seven-on-seven is prac-ticed in the offseason, and it’s also in-stilled in our regular season practice. The offensive linemen usually practice their pass protection blocking, and the defen-sive linemen practice their pass rush.”

Sandoval said that 7-on-7 helps teams develop their passing game on offense, and helps defenses defend the pass using different coverages in the secondary.

“It usually is seven players vs. seven players, unless a team runs a 3-5-3 de-fense, one left back usually blitzes and takes a knee, so it becomes 7-on-7,” he said.

Brighton has played visiting teams from Frederick, Weld Central, Fort Lup-ton, Horizon and Standley Lake high schools this summer.

This will be BHS junior Brady Jacov-etta’s first year as starting quarterback for the football team.

“I’m extremely excited to be able to see all our hard work finally be put to the test, and we as a team are excited to see how we compare to the new teams in our conference,” he said. “Seven-on-seven is a way to see our offense and defense in action before the season starts so we can find our strengths and weaknesses. Sev-en-on-seven has been played at Brighton during the summer for a couple of years now.”

Jacovetta said playing 7-on-7 has helped him in so many ways, like seeing how fast the tempo is at the varsity level.

“Overall it’s helping the team become better and smarter every time we have 7-on-7,” he said.

“It gives us a good visual of what we’re going to see and how we can practice dur-ing our regular season. At the same time, most of the teams we play during 7-on-7 we don’t play during the season.”

Brighton High School football quarterback, Brady Jacovetta getting ready to throw the ball during the passing game. Brighton played 7 - on -7 against Frederick and Weld Central on Monday, July 7. Photo by Michelle Boyer

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Down Under gives Brighton athlete fun and champion title Garcia wrestles with USA team

By Michelle Boyer [email protected]

A once in a lifetime experience was had by Brighton High School senior-to-be Jared Garcia. Travelling to Australia from June 30 through July 3, he competed in wrestling through Down Under Sports.

“I was on team USA, but it wasn’t an Olympic event,” he said. “This event was created by a man named George O’Scanlon, president of International Sports Specialist, Inc. Down Under Sports.

ISSI was founded in February 1989 based upon a dream of O’Scanlon, a New Zealander. For over 20 years it has been O’Scanlon’s dream to share the land Down Under with tens of thousands of individuals from across the United States.

The Down Under Sports Tournaments have included competition in football, cheerleading, golf, basketball, vol-leyball, track and fi eld, free style wrestling and swimming.

“It’s ISSI’s goal to continue to provide athletes who excel in their sport, the opportunity to experience the culture, beauty and grandeur of the land Down Under all within the framework of spirited and intense competition in many dif-ferent sports,” O’Scanlon said.

This was Garcia’s second international exchange.“This was the fi rst time I was with the team,” he said.He wrestled 120s weight and went undefeated in all fi ve

of his matches, and took second in the dual tournament with his team.

“This team I was on that took me across the seas was fun, but not easy to earn,” Garcia said. “The experience they gave me was really cool, because not only did I wrestle, but I was taken on trips to the Rain Forest in Australia, and I was able to see the Space Needle in New Zealand.”

Garcia experienced sand wrestling, otherwise known as beach wrestling.

“In my opinion it wasn’t all that great at all,” he said.

“The scoring was very simple which allowed easy wins that shouldn’t have happened, but in the end it was fun and a re-ally neat experience.”

Brighton High School senior-to-be wrestler, Jared Garcia travelled to Australia June 30-July 3 as a member of team USA. Garcia won � ve duels and claimed the overall championship title. No results were posted for the koala. Courtesy photo

Is America now a soccer country post-World Cup?

The World Cup has fi nally ended.So is America now a fully fl edged soccer country? Hard-

ly. While we were all caught up in the World Cup — which was dramatic and truly memorable — I certainly wouldn’t yet consider the U.S. a soccer country.

I wrote a few weeks ago in a column about America not being a world soccer power because America’s premier athletes don’t play soccer but instead grow up playing basketball and football.

And why I still very much believe this to be true I also don’t think that is the reason why Americans haven’t em-braced soccer as its own.

Part of why we haven’t embraced soccer like many other countries is that fact that we are Americans.

We love fast-paced, fast-action sports like football, bas-ketball and even NASCAR.

Americans like lots of scoring and lots of points. A score-less 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory is hardly something that we can get fi red up for — other than for a few weeks every four years.

Another reason why we haven’t fully embraced soccer is because it isn’t really our sport. While youth soccer is played all over the country and while Major League Soccer is a pretty neat product — Go Rapids! — soccer still isn’t our sport and it as a certain foreign feel that Americans cannot fully get behind.

Lastly, soccer “lingo” is part of the problem why we can-not embrace soccer as our own.

American’s don’t play their sports from the “pitch.” They

play them on fi elds.And American’s don’t play “matches,” they play games.And fi nally American’s don’t call 0-0 scores nil-nil, they

call that zero-to-zero. And they also call that boring. While the drama of a 0-0 contest is riveting around the rest of the world it is simply not enough action for Americans who love to go fast.

Soccer simply feels foreign and there are a lot of reasons why America has never been able to love soccer.

No disrespect to Team USA. They were exciting, and we are extremely proud of them making it to the Knockout Round.

But I would say as Americans we just like — not love — soccer. And we only like it every four years.

Presenting your weekly (free) golf lesson Focus on saving strokes with course management By Daniel Williams [email protected]

Have you ever played a round of golf and at the end of that round think, “I left a handful of strokes out on the golf course to-day.”

We all do. Whether we have our A-game or not, you always look back at your round and think of a few mistakes that you made with your clubs — yet they were really mental mistakes — and every mistakes you made led to another stroke ... or maybe even worse.

While we are giving you free golf lessons this summer we can-not see your swing.

Every golfer has a unique swing that is all their own — and sometimes it’s the swing that is a golfers problem.

So instead of giving swing tips that may or not fi t your swing we are instead going to help you lower your scores a different way, by helping you with your course management.

An 18-hole round of golf can last fi ve hours. Over those fi ve hours your golf game will have highs and it will have lows, but how you manage your game can be the difference in shooting a 95 instead of a 100, or an 88 instead of a 92.

We are going to present a few different golfer problems that occur in all of our rounds, and we are also going to present you with a quick and simple solution that will get your game back on track.

Problem: Shank a few shots in a row? While it may seem like the world is caving in around you due to frustration, simply go back to a couple basic tips, rather than let a million different golf thoughts fl ow through your head.

Solution: If you get caught up in a couple poor consecutive shots don’t change your grip and don’t change your swing and don’t change where you position your ball in your stance. Don’t start changing the parts of your game that make you successful.

Instead, try and regain focus — which can be tough to do for fi ve straight hours — by doing these couple things. Make sure your alignment is proper. This will help you get your swing back in line as well as help you get back to hitting balanced shots.

If your alignment is out of whack it will throw off the rest of your swing.

And lastly, take an extra practice swing or two before you hit your shot and try your best to actually mimic your shot. Try and get the “feel” back in your game after it gets sloppy.

A couple extra practice swings where you should be “brushing the carpet” should help you get back on track.

Problem: Not hitting your chips and pitches pure and instead hitting them chunky or sculling them across the green? This might be the biggest problem average to below average golfers have.

Solution: If you are having problems hitting plush chips try this one tip: set up more on top of your ball, this will give you your leverage back and will help you scoop your chips and pitches up in the air and onto the green.

If you are still struggling let us suggest abandoning your pitch-ing or lob wedge and instead trading it in for a seven or eight iron.

If you are just off the green somewhere keep you wedge in your back and try to it a more lofted club like a seven or eight iron and try a “bump and run” approach to your chip shots.

Use a putting stroke instead of a swing and simply run the ball up to the hole. This takes out most of the room for error and it is a very smart play.

What club should you use for your chips shots? Whatever club will put the ball in the hole.

Problem: Missing a bunch of small putts. Striking the ball well but still not scoring because your putting is so bad?

Solution: Be a great fi nisher of short putts. Work on your three foot putts before every round and then at the end of your round go and work on your short putts for another 15 minutes.

If you become automatic at making these shorties you can save a ton of pars and keep your scores down.

Course management just a different way of saying “try and take the mistakes out of your game.” If you can work on these few tips your scores are sure to drop.