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Festive Opening for Northglenn Sculpture Garden In Th is Edition

The city and the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation dedicated n CINE EN EL PARQUE: Check the Eleanor M. Wyatt Centennial Park out Minions in English – but with Sculpture Garden on June 10. Located subtitles in Spanish. Page 4 at Kennedy Drive and Melody Drive behind the Northglenn Marketplace, the Sculpture Garden is dedicated to n IHOP ON OVER: IHOP will the presentation of public art. Four sculptures are currently in the garden be opening a restaurant at the Page 5 and it could eventually grow to as Northglenn Marketplace. many as 20. Visitors are encouraged to tour the garden and enjoy the art and peaceful surroundings. About n ART ON PARADE: Th e latest 180 guests attended the dedication, selections for the Art on Parade including former Northglenn Mayor sculpture contest are on display. Odell Barry and Eleanor M. Wyatt, who Page 6 was instrumental in the original development of the park. They are pictured to the right with Mayor Joyce Downing. n BACKYARD BLOCK PARTY: Enjoy free concerts on Wednesday nights into August at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Page 6

n FAMILY CAMPOUT: Enjoy a fun night under the stars – we’ll provide the tents and the food. Page 7

& The Eye, with artist lugufelo Butterfly Tree, with artist John 903 237 King Number of miles swept and cubic yards of debris collected by city street sweepers in May. Justice Center Takes Shape Leave Fireworks n Facility for Police, in the Hands of Professionals! Courts to be Built at The city prohibits using or possessing any fireworks Community Center that leave the ground or explode. Police will be on Drive & 112th Ave. the lookout for fireworks through the 4th of July. Th e new Northglenn Justice Center is now in the design phase of the process, and it’s looking awfully good. Since Hoefer Wysocki Architecture LLC was contracted to create the design this February, they have been hard at CLOSURES work designing a building that will meet the needs of the Police Department, City Hall, the Northglenn Municipal Court and the residents of Recreation Center and the Northglenn Senior Center Northglenn into the future. Renderings of the new Northglenn Justice Center from the west (top) and from the will be closed on Monday, Because the building will overlook east (bottom.) The public will enter from the west side, while motorists on Interstate July 4, in observance of Interstate 25 and be highly visible, we 25 will see the east side. Independence Day. are creating a landmark – one residents Administration, Court and travelers will identify as being with 112th Avenue and Community Center new building started to move forward. and Police Records will be the city of Northglenn. Th e building will Drive, near the water towers. Cost of the project is estimated to be in closed. be two stories, with the Municipal Court A new center has been needed for the $21-$23 million range. Completion The study session for that and police functions requiring public some time, as the current space simply will be in early 2018. evening has been canceled. access on the main fl oor, and police became too small and the existing infra- A public open house and tours will be Trash will be picked up as functions not requiring public access on structure is unable to accommodate held aft er completion so that everyone normal. the bottom level. modern police standards. can see the new Justice Center. Th e new center will be on a six-acre Please join us for the July A 2014 assessment identifi ed spatial For more information, go to www. 4th Festival! site owned by the city in the area of and functional needs and the plan for a northglenn.org/justicecenter.

Spend an Evening Meet Your Neighbors With Some Family – at National Night Out “The Addams Family” Page 4 on Aug. 2 Page 8 2 Local Legislative Recap

May 23, 2016 Council Study Resolutions Sessions & Meetings Knuepfer Reappointed to Parks & Rec Board Council Meeting: 7 p.m. Mon., July 11 and 25 CR-56 – Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Karen Study Session: Knuepfer as the Ward 1 member of the 6 p.m. Mon., July 18 & Aug. 1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Th e July 4 study session is can- for a three-year term starting May 24, celed for Independence Day. 2016, and expiring May 24, 2019. Residents are welcome at council meetings and study sessions. Council Approves Annual Council meetings are held on Financial Report Audit the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. CR-57 – Council unanimously approved the Comprehensive Annual Study sessions are held as need- Tues., July 12, 6 p.m., Larson Park, 108th Avenue and Larson Drive ed on the fi rst and third Monday of Financial Report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2015, as audited and prepared The Northglenn Youth Commission is co-hosting this special each month at 6 p.m. Call 303-450- Mayor on the Move event. The community – young and old – is 8756 for more information. by the independent fi rm of RSM US LLP. invited. Enjoy hot dogs, games and ice cream while talking to the Location: Study sessions and mayor and finding out what’s going on in Northglenn! council meetings are held at City Food Access Assessment This is also a chance to see the renovations at the park, which Council Chambers in City Hall, include new exercise and playground equipment. 11701 Community Center Drive. Report Accepted For more information, call 303-450-8713. CR-58 – On an 8-0 vote with one abstention, council approved the fi nal Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) approved the revised Purchasing Policy. Cities & Towns Food Access Assessment CR-62 – In a 7-1 vote, coun- Letters of Support Report. n VOTES: Yes – Downing, If you missed cil approved the fi nancial policies for Audio/Video: Dodge, Snetzinger, Mullica, Sauers, J. Sought for Parks the latest council meeting, watch it the city. n VOTES: Yes – Downing, J. Brown, B. Brown, Esquibel. Abstain – Projects on Comcast Cable Channel 8. Brown, B. Brown, Whitman, Sauers, Whitman. Dodge, Mullica. No – Esquibel. The city is submitting two • Sunday: Council meetings at grant applications for the fall 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., study sessions CR-63 – Council unanimously Design for Ralston approved the Cash Management and 2016 Adams County Open at 2 and 10:30 p.m. Space grant cycle. We will seek • Monday, Wednesday & House Moves Forward Investment Policy for the city. funding for these projects: Friday: Council meetings at CR-59 – Council unanimously 1. Outdoor Aquatics 12:30 and 10:30 p.m., study ses- approved architectural and engineering Solar Contract Amended Improvements – Design and sions at 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. design services for the Ralston House CR-64 – In a unanimous vote, council construction for the replace- • Tuesday & Th ursday:Council Project in an amount not to exceed approved the fi rst amendment to the ment of the Kiwanis Pool locker meetings at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., $168,498. Th is includes the execution agreement between the city and Jeff co rooms/bath house and the addition of a splash pad, either study sessions at noon of a Professional Services Agreement Community Solar Gardens, LLC for • Saturday: Council meetings at at Kiwanis or another location with Eidos Architects, PC for engineer- solar energy services. in the city. noon and 7:30 p.m., study sessions ing in the amount of $146,520, a 10 2. Park Property Acquisition at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. percent contingency of $14,652 during Audio recordings are available VALE Grant Accepted – The city seeks to acquire the the design phase and a 5 percent contin- property on the north side of the day aft er meetings occur at gency of $7,326 during the construction CR-65 – Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a grant 112th Avenue at Elati Street, www.northglenn.org/webdocs. phase of the project. Th e city manager 421 W. 112th Ave., for a new may also approve minor changes in award from the Victim Assistance and park and playground. This land the scope of work and execute rele- Law Enforcement (VALE) Board in the is adjacent to the new Justice vant change orders up to the approved amount of $1,300 for the grant applica- Center. expenditure limit. tion submitted by the Police Department for detective training at the 2016 Annual City Wards Letters of support are needed June 13, 2016 Advanced Medicolegal Training. If you don’t know which ward from the community by July 18. Your letters help convince you live in, call the City Clerk’s Resolutions CDBG Funds Accepted the Adams County Open Space Oﬃ ce at 303-450-8756. Waldman Reappointed CR-66 – Council unanimously Advisory Board that funding these projects would benefit the Claude Ct. approved the acceptance of $205,347 in to Parks and Rec Board community. funds from the Colorado Community

120th Ave. CR-60 – Council unanimously Block Grant (CDBG) program of Adams Letters can be submitted YorkSt. Huron St. approved the reappointment of Susan County. Funds will be used for sidewalk by mail to the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural 2 Waldman as the Ward 4 member to the replacement and handicap ramp acces- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for Services at 11701 Community E. 112th Ave. 3 112th Ave. sibility. Center Drive, Northglenn, CO

Pecos St. a three-year term expiring May 24, 2019. 80233, attn: Amanda Peterson; – Local Legislative Recap or by e-mail at apeterson@ 4 1 Purchasing, Financial, northglenn.org. by Margo Aldrich, Public 104th Ave. For more information, please I-25 Cash Management and Communications Manager contact Amanda Peterson at shington St. Investment Policies OK’D

Wa 303-450-8950 or by e-mail. CR-61 – Council unanimously

Meet Your Mayor and City Council Members Mayor Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4

Joyce Downing Carol Dodge Jordan Sauers Joe Brown Becky Brown Marci Whitman Kyle Mullica Antonio B. Kim Snetzinger 303-457-3542 303-601-3633 303-807-2627 720-260-0208 720-255-4708 303-521-0201 303-847-2225 Esquibel 303-913-7195 mayor@ cdodge@ jsauers@ joebrown@ bbrown@ mwhitman@ kmullica@ 303-941-8491 ksnetzinger@ northglenn.org northglenn.org northglenn.org northglenn.org northglenn.org northglenn.org northglenn.org aesquibel@ northglenn.org mayor pro tem northglenn.org 8 On the Web: Go to www.northglenn.org/webdocs for more information about what council is voting on and what they’ll be addressing. Youth 3 July School Supply Drive Great Catch Numbers to Know EMERGENCIES/POLICE...... 911 n Drop Off Bins at 3 City Spots Animal Control...... 303-450-8886 Animal Impound....303-288-3294 Help make a difference in Building Permits...303-450-8745 the education of area youth. Supplies Needed City Hall...... 303-451-8326 The “Fill a Backpack • Backpacks City Clerk...... 303-450-8756 2016” school supply drive • Large erasers City Court...... 303-450-8701 runs July 1 through Aug. 3 • Glue sticks City Manager...... 303-450-8709 and benefits children who • Bottled glue Code...... 303-280-7876 live in poverty, are homeless Enforcement • Scissors or facing a huge life chal- Communications...303-450-8713 lenge and don’t have school • Crayons essentials. Supplies will be Economic...... 303-450-8743 • Markers Development distributed in August. • Colored pencils Fire (non-emerg)....303-452-9910 Collection carts will be • Pencils located at the Northglenn (North Metro Fire Rescue) Recreation Center, Police • Highlighters Graffiti Hotline...... 303-252-3849 Department and City Hall. • Rulers Parks & Trails...... 303-280-7821 For large volume dona- • Folders Planning & Zoning..303-450-8739 tions or for more infor- • Loose leaf paper Congratulations to Matthew Chavez, age 6, for win- Police...... 911 ning the Kids’ Fishing Derby top prize with this 16.5- mation please call Leslie • Spiral notebooks inch trout coming from Webster Lake! Chavez was Police Records...... 303-450-8892 Carrico at 303-451-5046. • Composition notebooks Rec Center...... 303-450-8800 The Northglenn one of over 300 kids that came to fish at the annual Complete grade level appro- event, held June 4 at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Senior Center...... 303-450-8801 Community Foundation priate lists are online at www. Age group winners included Jayden Nelson, 2-3; Aries (NCF) is organizing the Snow & ...... 303-450-4001 northglenncf.org. Brunker, 4-5; Kayla Vaccaro and Payton Balmforth, Ice Removal drive on behalf of A Precious 6-7; Elijah Estrada-Nelson, 8-9; Melissa Gaeta, 10-11; Child. and Sarah Macarenas, 12-14. Great job! Streets...... 303-450-4001 Trash &...... 303-450-4004 Recycling Utility Billing...... 303-450-8770 Paint-A- Volunteering...... 303-450-8904 Water...... 303-450-4045 Thon Conservation Hotline Northglenn Youth Water/Sewer...... 303-280-7803 Commission members Problems and city staff, with Water/Sewer...... 303-451-1289 support from Brothers 24-hour Line Redevelopment, painted the house of a homeown- er in June. Homeowners the are nominated based on need and the house is Northglenn painted at no charge. Connection The Northglenn Connection is delivered monthly to city residents. Use it as a reference for city infor- Education in Northglenn mation and to learn about what is happening in the community. Northglenn School Spotlight: To suggest topics, stories or arti- cle ideas for this newsletter, contact Hillcrest Elementary School Margo Aldrich at 303-450-8713 or With high academic and positive learning environ- [email protected]. behavioral expectations, ment and rigorous academic This publication and past edi- Hillcrest Elementary inspires standards, students develop tions are also available at www. students to reach new heights into caring, considerate and northglenn.org/connection. through belief, achievement high-achieving citizens who and success. work cooperatively and inde- Through the school- pendently to solve problems. Social Media wide PBS (Positive Behavior • www.facebook.com/ Support) program, Hillcrest • Grades: K-5 cityofnorthglenn staff teach positive behavior • Enrollment: 453 expectations to students and • Address: • www.twitter.com/ recognize positive student 10335 Croke Drive NorthglennCo contributions so that students • Phone: 720-972-5380 • www.youtube.com/ know exactly what is expected • Online: hillcrest. cityofnorthglenn of them and they take respon- adams12.org sibility for their actions. • www.nextdoor.com As a result of Hillcrest’s

April 2016 General Fund Financial Report Figures are through the end of April Northglenn May 2016 Crime Statistics – 2016 Annual Budget These charts show statistics from the Northglenn Police Department for theft General Fund Expenditures – 2016 Actual Year to Date Year to Date is 26.5% of the from a motor vehicle, burglary and motor vehicle theft in the city over the last – 2015 Actual Year to Date 2016 Annual Budget six months as well as from May of a year ago. To report a crime, call 911. $25M Theft from Motor Vehicle Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Total Revenue Components 35 20 30 $20M 30 25 $24,700,588

$24,879,144 15 $15M 25 20 20 $10M $18,308,832 10 15 15 $6,623,558 $6,684,018 $6,549,166 $6,146,335

$4,678,177 10 $5M $4,281,868 10 5 $2,289,334 $2,253,099

$1,328,396 35 18 29 13 28 20 29 917151816101220 27 25 14 25 11 19 $792,491 $747,571

$563,583 5 $485,025 $432,882 $441,289 $396,708 $155,155 $135,900 $179,893

$91,264 5 $0M $87,570 Total Taxes Inter- Licenses User Charges Fines & Other General Fund Revenue government & Permits & Fees Forfeits Revenues Expenditures 0 0 0 May15Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May16 May15 JanDec Feb AprMar May16 May15 JanDec Feb AprMar May16 Go to www.northglenn.org/transparency for more detailed reports. 4 Community Food, Fun and Neighbors

n Enjoy National Goals of NNO • Heighten crime and drug pre- Night Out on Aug. 2 vention awareness. • Generate support for, and par- Th roughout the City ticipation in, local anticrime programs. It’s America’s Night Out Against • Strengthen neighborhood spir- Crime! it and police-community part- National Night Out (NNO) is a nerships. crime and drug prevention campaign that involves citizens, law enforcement Just walk around your neighborhood • Send a message to criminals, Cine en el groups, civic groups, businesses, neigh- that evening and you’ll likely run into letting them know that neighborhood organizations and local offi cials one of the dozens of block parties hosted borhoods are organized and from over 15,000 communities from all by city residents. Enjoy food and drinks fighting back. Parque to 50 states and U.S. territories. as you meet police offi cers, fi re fi ghters, Th e event will be held the evening of elected offi cials and city staff . Tuesday, Aug. 2, at numerous locations For more information on the event or tact Offi cer Scott McNeilly at 303-450- Feature throughout the city. to host an NNO block party, please con- 8852 or [email protected]. “Minions” Free Food Programs Watch “Northglenn Now” n Free Movie in English With in Area for Youth Spanish Subtitles n Hosted at Rec Center, Schools Meet Stuart, Kevin and Bob and •Adams 12 Five watch Minions with Spanish sub- Star Schools will Participating Schools titles. Th e community can enjoy host a free break- • Malley Drive Elementary “Cine en el Parque,” or Movies at fast and/or lunch (lunch only) the Park, on July 14 at E.B. Rains Jr. this summer for • The Studio School children up to Memorial Park. Everyone can watch • Westlake Middle (lunch only) The city has launched “Northglenn Now,” which features the movie, at no cost, with free pop- 18 years old. No • Rocky Mountain Elementary 10-minute episodes about what’s going on with the city corn! Activities start at 7 p.m., so forms, no quali- • Riverdale Elementary government and in the community. The first two episodes bring chairs and blankets to sit on fying, no charge feature new city manager James A. Hayes and Events the grass and enjoy music, games … just a meal for • Federal Heights Elementary Supervisor Steven Stokes talking about the July 4th and prizes. Food trucks will be avail- those who need it. (lunch only) Festival and Pirate Fest. You can see those episodes play- able. Th e movie begins at dusk. Adults can eat • Coronado Hills Elementary ing right now on Comcast Channel 8 in Northglenn or at Movies at the Park are off ered in breakfast for $2 www.youtube.com/cityofnorthglenn. partnership with El Comercio de and lunch for $3. Colorado Newspaper, a bilingual Th e program runs weekdays until July 22 at the schools listed newspaper, to encourage families to above. For more information call 720-972-6279. n 737 Northglenn residents completed the spend time outdoors with friends •Recreation Center: Pre-packed breakfast and lunch are available for free during weekdays at the Northglenn Recreation Connection survey earlier this year. Thank and neighbors. Th e paper is hosting you for your thoughts and comments about a series of presentations throughout Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Breakfast is available our monthly newsletter. We have reviewed the the Denver area. from 7 to 9 a.m. and lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Th is service results and have made some additions and For more details about the pro- is open to youth 18 and under. Call 303-450-8800 for more small changes. Keep reading and thank you! gram, visit www.elcomerciocolorado information. .com/cineparque. Tornadoes Happen in Colorado. News Briefs

n PARKS AND REC PUBLIC MEETING: What amenities and If you are at home during a tornado: Receive Emergency features would you like added to city • Go to a windowless interior room on the lowest level of your house. If Alerts with CodeRed parks? Th e Parks and Recreation there is no basement, go to an inner hallway or a smaller inner room with- Find out about potential- Advisory Board is hosting a public out windows. ly dangerous situations in hearing to fi nd out. It is at 5:30 • Get away from the windows. Adams County by signing up p.m. Th ursday, July 14, in Council • Go to the center of the room. Stay away from corners because they tend for the Community Notification Chambers, 11701 Community to attract debris. System – CodeRed. Center Drive. Interested residents • Get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold on to it. Go to www.northglenn.org/ are encouraged to attend. Th e • If you are in a mobile home, get out and find shelter elsewhere. codered and click on the board will use feedback to make • Use your arms to protect your head and neck. CodeRed logo. You will be sent recommendations to City Council. to a new site where you can For more details, call 303-450-8800. sign up to receive emergency If you are in a vehicle during a tornado: notifications from the county • Never try to drive faster than a torna- by phone(s) or e-mail. n AWARD FOR BUDGET: Th e do. Tornadoes can change direction CodeRed is used for any kind Government Finance Officers quickly and can lift up a car or truck of emergency alert, including: Association (GFOA) awarded the and toss it through the air. • Severe weather Distinguished Budget Presentation • Get out of the car immediately and • Substantial utility outages Award to the city for the 2016 take shelter in a nearby building. • Evacuation notices Budget. Th e award is based on how • If there is no time to get indoors, get out of • Missing or lost persons well the city’s budget serves as a the car and lie in a ditch or low-lying area away policy document, fi nancial plan, from the vehicle. Be aware of the potential for • Fires • Floods operations guide and communica- flooding. • Major roadway issues tion device. – Information adopted from FEMA • Significant criminal situations Th is is the seventh straight year the city has earned the award. To • Chemical spills view the 2016 Budget, go to www. • Gas leaks northglenn.org/fi nance. Make sure you know how to stay safe! Economic Development 5 New Business IHOP-ing Over to the Marketplace Announcements At the end of April, Northglenn had 920 licensed businesses. Of that total, 714 n Restaurant to Open in November in Armadillo Location are storefronts, and 206 are home-based. Th is year Northglenn has announced Th e city of Northglenn is pleased 37 new licensed storefront businesses, to announce that the International Twitter Business reporting 93 jobs and the absorption of House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant The Northglenn Economic 67,211 square feet of oﬃ ce, industrial has signed a long term lease in the Development Division is on and retail space. Northglenn Marketplace at 221 W. Twitter. Go to www.twitter.com/ • Trumpet Behavioral Health LLC 104th Ave. northglennbiz to get the latest updates on business in the city, is a clinic that provides intervention Moving into the former location and treatment services for children and of Armadillo Restaurant, which closes as well as news, derful and positive addition to the adults with autism and other related this summer, IHOP plans to make events and tips that Marketplace. We extend a big wel- affect you! disorders. Th ey leased 2,613 square feet an initial $1.1 million investment in come to them!” at 11698 N. Huron St., Suite 106, in the new equipment and renovations to the IHOP has more than 1,600 stores Northpoint Business Park. Th e com- interior and exterior of the building. throughout the nation, and 40 inter- pany employs eight people, and hours New features at the IHOP will include nationally. Th ere are approximate- are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For a coff ee bar with specialty coff ees and construction to begin on a state-of- ly 41 restaurants in Denver. Tayseer more information visit www.tbh.com. outside patio seating. Th e Northglenn the-art IHOP restaurant,” Zuaiter said. Zuaiter, the franchise owner for the IHOP will open in November. “We are looking forward to calling Northglenn restaurant, currently oper- In addition, the new restaurant will Northglenn home and serving our New Date for Shred & ates six stores. employ 90 people, creating new jobs in guests award-winning pancakes!” “I’m very happy with the success- Electronic Recycle Event the city. For more information about eco- ful conclusion of agreements with the Th e 4th Annual Electronic Disposal “We are thrilled to have IHOP nomic development in Northglenn Northglenn Marketplace and the city and Shred Event is rescheduled for Aug. join us in Northglenn,” said Mayor contact Debbie Tuttle at dtuttle@ of Northglenn that paved the way for northglenn.org or 303-450-8743. 27 at the Northglenn Marketplace. Go Joyce Downing. “Th ey will be a won- to www.northglenn.org/shred for more details. Northglenn Marketplace & Huron Street Updates Northglenn Marketplace Huron Center The Northglenn Marketplace has gone through a The Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority (NURA) lot of change recently. Marshall’s and Ulta closed and the city have been working with the proper- in May, and due to a company-wide bankruptcy, ty owners of the Huron Center, located at 104th Sports Authority will close all of its stores by August. Avenue and Huron Street, on a revitalization plan for Additionally, the Armadillo Restaurant will be clos- the center. ing, and IHOP will start renovation on the space, with plans to open in November. When new businesses move in, or new devel- The city is working closely with the property own- opments have been finalized, we will announce ers and brokers to stabilize the Marketplace by them through the Connection, the city’s website, retaining its current tenants, attracting quality new Facebook and Twitter. businesses, diversifying the tenant mix to drive traffic to the center, and making property enhance- Please continue to shop at the Marketplace, Huron ments and improvements. Center and other Northglenn merchants. Shopping and Dining Northglenn is good for everybody!

2015 NORTHGLENN BUSINESS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST AWARD WINNER I-25 Express Selling to the Beat of Your Own Drummer Lane Tolling n Charlie’s Auto and Truck Sales Uses Personal, Casual and Hands-On Tactics to Win State and City Awards Starts July 12 Th e Express Lane on Interstate 25 has Charlie Ehmka started his career been open for several weeks at no cost as many other 17-year-olds do – at to drivers, but toll collection will start the bottom and working his way up. July 12. Beginning as a lot tech at a Ferrari If you plan to use the Express Lanes dealership in Lakewood, he quick- once billing starts, you can obtain an ly moved up to salesman. He was ExpressToll pass, which will automati- soon overseeing sales teams, and then cally track your usage. Th e pass is avail- managing entire car lots. able at www.expresstoll.com or by call- Ehmka paid keen attention to how ing 303-537-3470. an auto dealership worked – and Vehicles that do not have a pass can didn’t work. He had a mentor early still use the Express Lanes, but they will in his career that helped him realize be billed through license plate identifi ca- the value of honesty, trust, integrity tion and receive a bill in the mail. and customer service. His motto is cle. But if you do buy – CDOT is creating Express Lanes as a “Make a friend – make a car sale.” Charlie will treat you to a response to increased vehicle traﬃ c in Today, he has third-generation fam- drum solo! the metro area and to encourage car- ilies who continue to buy from his Th eir hands-on and per- pooling. dealership. sonalized approach even- Using the Express Lanes can reduce Eventually, his wife Teri encour- tually led to Charlie’s Auto drive times by as much as 50 percent, aged Charlie to start his own deal- Sales being named the which is good news and a time saver, ership. In 1997, with Teri pregnant 2013 Quality Dealership especially for those who commute to with their second child and $2,000 of the Year winner by the downtown. Th e availability of Express in a business account, they opened Colorado Independent Lanes also reduces the number of vehi- Charlie’s Auto and Truck Sales. Two Auto Dealer Association. cles in the non-toll lanes. years later, they moved to Northglenn From this, they were hon- Please note that starting in January at 2225 E. 104th Ave. ored with the 2015 Small 2017, three people in the vehicle will be At Charlie’s there are no suits and Business of the Year award Learn more about Charlie’s Auto and Truck Sales required to qualify as a carpool or high ties, back room negotiations with from the city of Northglenn. – and check out a short drum solo from Charlie – occupancy vehicle (HOV) and use the salespeople or pressure to buy a vehi- by going to www.youtube.com/cityofnorthglenn. Express Lane at no charge. For information about how to use Express Lanes go to www.codot.gov/ On the Web: Go to www.northglenn.org/ed for more about economic development in the city. 8 programs/expresslanes. 6 Community

HEAL Committee Free Family Swim Tues., July 12, 5-8 p.m., Offered through the City of Northglenn at the DL Parsons Theatre Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Dr. Take the family for a fun summer evening at the pool for free. Don’t forget to have some ice cream! Call 303-457-1578 for more information. Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Jungle Book Auditions JUL 6 JUL 27 Aug 8 NOKUTHULA CITIZEN DAN Check in: 9-9:45am Rehearsals: Aug 8 -13

Approximately 60 roles available. In order to audition, you must be available to attend all rehearsals. No prepared materials are necessary JUL 20 AUG 3 for the audition. MASS HIPSTERIA NORTH BOULDER UNDERGROUND Fee: $60, payable only if cast

Food & beer will be featured & available to purchase. Performances Saturday, Aug 13 at 3pm & 7pm Tickets $7 youth/seniors | $8 adults Th e Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Committee supports eﬀ orts that make it SUMMER MOVIE SERIES THIS AUGUST! JURASSIC WORLD AUG 5 | THE GOONIES AUG 12 | THE GOOD DINOSAUR AUG 19 | STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS AUG 26 easier for city residents to live a healthier lifestyle. Go to www. 303.450.8800 11801 Community Center Drive | Northglenn, CO 80233 northglenn.org/theatre northglenn.org/heal for more information.

2016/2017 Art on Parade

The Northglenn Arts & ment of their outdoor art in Humanities Foundation Northglenn. A committee (NAHF) and the city invite of city residents and NAHF residents and art lovers to members selects six pieces vote for their favorite piece in to be part of the display. the 2016/17 Art on Parade. NAHF has purchased the Ballots are available at past winners of the People’s the Northglenn Recreation Choice Awards for permanent Center, 11801 Community display at locations through- Center Drive, or at out the city. www.northglennarts.org from For more information about July 1 through Oct. 30. the program or purchasing Since 2001, NAHF has invit- a piece, contact Michael Site 2: Running Girl By Harold Linke Site 3: Rendition ed artists to submit appli- Stricker at 303-450-8727 or Site 1: 9 Piece Ring By John Wilbar cations for temporary place- [email protected]. By James N. Burnes

Site 4: See Through Other Eyes: Spotted Owl Site 5: Mr. Toolman Site 6: Tires and Spokes By Ellen Woodbury By Justin Deister By Sean Mueller and Jarod Charzewski

Northglenn Sculpture Tour Art on Parade Tour for Seniors Thurs., July 28, 9 a.m., meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, Wed., July 6, 9 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11801 Community Center Drive 11800 Community Center Drive Did you know the city’s sculpture collection contains more than 20 pieces created by Enjoy some breakfast and then tour the 2016/17 Art on Parade sculpture series artists from around the nation? Visit them all on this guided tour. Aft erwards stop at around the park with Cultural Supervisor Michael Stricker. For people ages 55 and Atlanta Bread, where you can buy lunch and discuss the pieces. Th e city will provide over. Cost is free, but please RSVP by July 1 at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 transportation. Please RSVP early at 303-450-8801, because this trip will fi ll up. Community Center Drive, or by calling 303-450-8801.

June Yard of the Month Winners • Darice & Mark Dixon - 11944 Humboldt Drive • Jim & Susie Kaps - 11049 Melody Drive The following city residences were selected • Amalia Meltz - 1303 Bowman Place • Virgil & Barbara Hall - 10718 Roseanna Drive for having great-looking yards by a team of vol- • Mike & Karen Roes - 2046 E. 113th Place • Fred & Irene Carillo - 10578 Varese Lane unteers: • David & Judith Wilhelm - 1206 E. 111th Place • Bryan & Louanna Alberi - 750 W. 100th Place • Kelli & Christopher Carney - 3016 E. 108th • The Schilthuis Family - 10657 Corona St. Drive • Gabby McCormick - 523 E. 111th Place For more information, contact Jenni Murphy • Alfonso Lara - 11113 Fillmore Way • David & Tammy Heid - 181 E. 106th Ave. at 303-450-8904 or [email protected]. Upcoming City Events 7

Family Campout Sat., July 30, 5 p.m. to Sun., July 31, 9 a.m. E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive Families are welcome to experience an outdoor overnight adventure in the park. Enjoy pedal boat rides, fishing and other fun activities – including roasting marshmallows around the bonfire. Each campsite can have up to four people, which should include at least one youth and one adult. The fee includes a tent to use, full dinner and a light breakfast. Cost is $55 per campsite for residents, $65 for non-residents. Call 303-450- 8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. RECXPRESS CODE: 24750

July 4th Festival international recipes. Th e real world format Flick N Float - “Jaws” makes learning to cook fun and engag- Wiffleball Mon., July 4, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., E.B. Sat., July 16, 8 p.m., Kiwanis Pool, At Northwest Open Space, Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 ing for kids ages 6 and up. Cost is $17.50 550 Garland Drive 112th Avenue and Ranch Drive Community Center Drive for residents, $19.25 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ With June’s Flick ‘N Float rained out, Let’s celebrate America’s birthday in this recxpress to sign up. RECXPRESS CODE: we’re showing the original Jaws again in July. free event for the entire community! Bring 12th Annual Wiffleball 24748 Youth ages 11 to 15 can watch the movie on your family and friends and enjoy plenty of the big screen while riding the gentle waves Tournament fun, food, music, patriotism and fi reworks. of Kiwanis Pool. We’ll provide snacks and • Th e day starts with the annual Boy Scout inner tubes. Cost is $5 for residents, $6 for Sat., July 9, 8:30 a.m. FITNESS IN THE PARK pancake breakfast and 4-mile fun run. non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to Knucklers, fastballs and curveballs • Th e event will feature a car show, the Free Zumba Class www.northglenn.org/recxpress to sign up. – anything goes in the city’s 12th Bike, Trike and Wheelchair and Patriotic RECXPRESS CODE: 24024 Annual Wiﬄ eball Tournament. Tues., July 12, 5:30 p.m., E.B. Rains Pooch Parades, the Northglenn Senior Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Gather a team of three to fi ve players Organization bake sale and the Northglenn- Community Center Drive for this one-day event. Participants Th ornton Rotary Ducky Derby. Historic Preservation must be at least 18 years old. Cost Enjoy a wonderful summer • Th is year, the festival is adding an addi- is $110 per team. Awards are given evening with a free fi tness event. Foundation Garage Sale tional stage and beer garden alongside the to the top fi nishers. All participants Th e community is welcome to July 22-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., food vending area. Music in the beer garden receive t-shirts. For more information dance and move to the music with a fun and Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox starts at 12 p.m. or to register, call 303-450-8800. July 5 festive Zumba class. For more information, Run Parkway • Th umpin’ opens the main stage at 4 p.m. is the sign-up deadline. please call 303-450-8800. • Th e American Legion Post 22 Color Can you fi nd treasure at this annual Guard will honor our nation’s military with garage sale? Proceeds benefi t the foundation. Donations are welcome. For more a 21-gun salute at 7 p.m., followed by a per- COLORADO YOUTH ADVENTURES Family information contact Joyce at 720-232-4402 formance from Th e Long Run. Zipline Tour Wiffleball • Th e evening concludes with fi reworks at or [email protected]. Fri., July 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tournament 9:30 p.m. For more details and how to register for meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 BREAK ESCAPES Sat., July 16, 9 a.m. the car show and 4-mile run, go to www. Community Center Drive All ages are welcome for this inau- northglenn.org/july4th. Nokuthula gural Family Wiﬄ eball Tournament. Youth ages 11 to 18 can soar Tues., Aug. 2, 10 a.m., D.L. Parsons Teams of four to six players can include along at speeds of 50 mph on 10 Theatre, 11801 Community Center one or many households. Each squad Sticky Fingers of the state’s longest, fastest, smoothest and Drive quietest cables. Please pack a lunch. Cost is will have at least four games. Th e reg- Come see and learn about the music and Cooking Class $70 for residents, $77 for non-residents. Call istration fee of $110 includes a t-shirt culture of Zimbabwe! Nokuthula features Mon., July 11, 5-6 p.m., Northglenn 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ for each player. Call 303-450-8800 to traditional instruments, songs, dance move- Recreation Center, 11801 Community recxpress to sign up. RECXPRESS CODE: sign up. Center Drive ments and more in a performance great for 23549 Your child will release their inner chef as all ages. Cost is $3.75 per person. Call 303- they prepare and eat healthy American and 252-3866 for tickets or more information.

F F S B C N S H Senior Ice Cream Social “ e Last Midwife” Rocky Mountain Arsenal Fri., July 15, 1 p.m. Tues., July 26, 1 p.m. urs., Aug. 4, leave at 9 a.m. from the Center Here’s the scoop - the senior It is 1880 and Gracy Brookens is the Senior Center center is hosting an ice only midwife in a small Colorado Spend 90 minutes hiking Events cream social. Build your mining town where she has deliv- and enjoying nature at the ese events occur at the own sundae and cool o ered hundreds, maybe thousands, of Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Northglenn Senior Center, with friends. e event is babies in her lifetime. But everything located east of Commerce City. 11801 Community Center free, but please RSVP by changes when a baby is found dead... Please bring water. Cost is free. e city’s Drive, unless stated. July 12. and the evidence points to Gracy as van only has 14 seats, so please RSVP Call 303-450-8801 for more the murderer. For people ages 55 and early. information. over. To reserve a copy, stop by the For people ages 55 and over Lung Function center or call 303-450-8801. F F unless noted. Screening urs., July 21, 9 a.m. F F Alecadabra Fri., Aug. 5, 1 p.m. National Jewish Health will be o ering Be amazed by this rising star, as Alec free, non-invasive testing to measure how Summer Salad Days Fri., July 29, 12 p.m. entertains with feats of magic in this free much and how fast you can move air into Enjoy the lighter side of lunch with an show. Refreshments will follow. Please and out of your lungs. Appointments are all-salad potluck. Bring your favorite RSVP by Aug. 2. required. Call or stop by the center to salad – jello, pasta, garden or potato. schedule or for more information. Open (Or you can just bring a dessert.) Bread, to all ages. crackers and beverages will be provided. Cost is free. Please RSVP by July 26. 8 On the Web: Go to www.northglenn.org/calendar for a complete list of city-sponsored events. the PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Northglenn DENVER CO Connection PERMIT NO. 1655

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“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky – they’re altogether ooky, the Addams Family.” A Family Affair n Comedic Musical The Addams Family Production Based • July 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at on Television Classic 7:30 p.m. • July 17 at 2 p.m. The talented cast of the Northglenn • D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Players presents the musical adaptation Community Center Drive of The Addams Family. • Tickets: $10 for seniors and It’s sure to be a hit with seasoned TV students, $12 for adults. Call watchers and even those who have fallen 303-450-8800 or stop by the in love with it thanks to the re-runs on theatre to purchase tickets. Nickelodeon or YouTube. This original comedy centers around a now more grown-up Wednesday Josh Leisure, a veteran of the Parsons’ Addams (played by Ashleigh Evans), who stage, who plays Mal Beineke in the falls in love with a “normal” young man, production. “It gives me a creative out- Lucas Beineke (played by Collin Hill). let that’s not part of my daily corporate Her father Gomez must then struggle to world. I still have people talking to me keep this secret from his wife Morticia, about the very first show we did, Moby and the juggling match between the Dick, the Musical. It’s so great to be a Addams females is almost too much to part of it all – this crazy theatre family.” handle. Audiences will also recognize Many of the actors have decades many of the other famous characters of experience across the Front Range, from the show including Lurch, Fester, including highly acclaimed Martha Pugsley and Grandma. Harmen Pardee (Morticia Addams) and The cast has a variety of backgrounds Brian Trampler (Gomez Addams). – a perfect combination for a hilarious Also, those familiar with Northglenn night of entertainment. Youth Theatre will be pleased to see six “I love doing the Players’ shows,” said alumni moving up to join the cast.