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Pair of Arvadans join Hall of Fame Steve Camins and Eldon Laidig are among 2016 inductees By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Paige Zedlar, 6, struts down the sidewalk where Arvada West cheerleaders welcomed her for her first day of first grade at Stott Elementary. She said she was excited about starting school and she thought the cheerleaders and band at the school entrance was really cool. Find more coverage from the first day of school on PAGE 5. Photo by Shanna Fortier

RRCC offers master’s in health science Community college’s Arvada campus hosts ribbon-cutting for new facility By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com History was made at the Arvada Campus of Red Rocks Community College recently, when the newly rebuilt facility became the first community college in the nation to offer a master’s degree program. Ed Perlmutter recognized the significance and presented the college with a congressional record of the second session of the 114th Congress. Congressional records are given to individuals or organizations in the district to “forever recognize” events and achievements, said. Ashley Verville, Perlmutter’s office’s communications director It specifically recognizes the expansion, she said, “but certainly applauded Red Rocks Community College as a whole.” Classes began Aug. 22, but to celebrate the opening of the campus’ new health sciences department — where the master’s program is offered — a ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Aug. 16. Excitement filled the air among the hundreds of people attending the ceremony. “The campus is tremendous for the opportunities it offers for the future,” said Duncan Smith, president pro tem of student government. “It’s remarkable that a community college hosts not only a health science campus but also a master’s program. This makes an education in healthcare affordable for the community.” The campus renovation and expansion, which took exactly one year and

Two Arvada residents are among those inducted into the Jefferson County Hall of Fame this year. The Jefferson County Hall of Fame is a program of the West Chamber that recognizes business, government, and philanthropy by honoring outstanding individuals, from past and present, who have had significant long-lasting impacts through their leadership and contributions to Jefferson County’s economy, community and legacy. Camins “It was such a surprise to me that I’m not sure what to think,” Eldon Laidig said of his induction on Aug. 23. “I feel honored.” Laidig has been an Arvada resident since the late ‘50s and have been involved in the commuLaidig nity since. He worked for Jefferson County Public Schools for 27 years and was an elementary and junior high principal for 25. In those years, Laidig saw everything from a two-room school house to a large school. He took early retirement from the school district and found a career in financial planning. He also served in the United States Coast Guard. Laidig is no stranger to awards. In 1990, he was named North West Metro Chamber Man of the Year and in 2004, he was named as one of the most influential Hall continues on Page 5

Saba Sadaquat, a student ambassador at Red Rocks Community College’s Lakewood campus, gives Brad Rupert, right, who sits on the Jefferson County board of education, a tour of the new health sciences building at the Arvada Campus of Red Rocks Community College on Aug. 16. The new department will offer students training on high-tech, up-to-date equipment for those pursuing a career in the health sciences. Photo by Christy Steadman one month to complete, triples the size of the campus adding approximately 54,000 square feet. The project cost $22.5 million and is the largest building campaign in the history of Red Rocks for either the Arvada or Lakewood campus. A number of community organizations contributed — the State of Colorado invested $10 million, Red Rocks Community College Reserves invested $7.5 million, Community First Foundation and the City of Arvada both provided $1 million, $250,000 came from the Red Rocks Community College Foundation Board and $50,000 came from the Caring for Colorado Foundation. The school is expected to serve an ad-

ditional 800 students seeking a career in the health sciences. With the expansion, the college now boasts the latest technology in its various labs — including exam and X-ray rooms, ultrasound devices and simulation labs, among others. “The school,” said Saba Sadaquat, a student at the Lakewood campus and a student ambassador, “is kind of set up like a small hospital.” She mentioned it’s one of the best campuses in the state. Even the student areas, such as the commons, study rooms and lecture hall, College continues on Page 5

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It was such a surprise to me that I’m not sure what to think. I feel honored.”

Eldon Laidig, Recent inductee to Jefferson County Hall of Fame

UNSUNG HEROES Long snappers for area football teams take their role seriously. Check out this story and others as we continue our fall sports previews on PAGE 23.

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FACES AMONG US

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Lakewood resident Carl Miller speaking at the 2016 Donor Dash on July 17. Miller suffered a heart attack in 2000, and received a heart transplant in 2001. He still speaks about the importance of being a donor. Courtesy photo

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CARL MILLER Heart attack survivor and organ donor spokesperson About me I was born and raised in Manchester, Michigan, which is a small farming community of about 1,200 people. I completed an undergrad degree at Michigan State and graduate degree at University of Michigan, both degrees in psychology. In the 1970s, I was with the Lakewood Police Department as the media relations officer. After that, I became a security consultant, designed systems for large commercial applications. After my

heart transplant, the University of Colorado Health (UCH) contacted me and said they were starting a new program called Patient and Family-Centered Care. They wanted me to be a volunteer to start the program and offered me the director job in the department in 2009. My heart attack I had my heart attack on Thanksgiving Day 2000, and was admitted to UCH, where I spent the next five months in intensive care. One balloon pump device kept my heart beating for those five months. In March of 2001, I became the third person in the state to receive a left ventricular assist device. After a couple of weeks on that, I finally received a transplant in April 2001. While in the hospital, I suffered several scares, including a stroke. Saving my life I never had the opportunity to meet my donor’s family. I had to learn to do everything again because my body had deteriorated. I took longer to recover than some other patients because of

setbacks I experienced. I now enjoy ball games with my kids and was gradually able to bowl and work in the yard. I received the call from UCH in 2006 to volunteer with their new program, before being offered the director title in 2009. I now get to work with some of the nurses that worked to save my life. I am able to have lunch with my surgeon every once in a while. The importance of being a donor I think people don’t realize the effect it has on people’s lives. I look at life since the year 2000 as a bonus — being able to watch my kids grow up, being with my wife another 15 years and counting, and getting this job at UCH. People assume I can’t do things, but that’s just not true. I visit people that are waiting for heart transplants often. They are scared and want to know what life will be like after. Life can be whatever you want it to be. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Shanna Fortier at sfortier@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Shots for Tots and Teens A new immunization clinic called Shots for Tots and Teens launches from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Arvada Fire Station #2, located at 5250 Oak St. Beginning in October, it will be offered 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at the same location. Shots for Tots and Teens is a community-based immunization clinic for children and adolescents. The program offers low and no-cost immunization clinics throughout the year with the help of experienced immunization public health nurses, fire medics, paramedics, health care and community volunteers. All recommended immunizations are available for children ages birth through 18 years. No appointment is necessary and clients are served on a first come, first serve basis. Parents or legal guardians must be present for minors, and are urged to bring immunization records to each visit. Shots for Tots and Teens is being offered locally by a partnership of Jefferson County Public Health’s Immunization and Emergency Preparedness Programs, the Arvada Fire Department and the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition. For more information, call 303-2397078 or visit www.childrensimmunization.org. Quilt museum’s summer garage sale The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is having its annual summer garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 at the museum’s administrative offices located at 200 Violet St., Suite 150, in Golden. Items for sale include various types and patterns of fabric, quilting accessories and kits and other miscellaneous items. Proceeds benefit the quilt museum. For more information, visit www. rmqm.org.

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Mental health first aid made me a better friend A few years ago, I was walking with a friend – someone who I had just met a few months earlier – and she began telling me how she was going through a rough patch. She was self-harming, misusing pills and skipping work. I remember a lot about that conversation: It was a warm summer night and we were walking along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. I remember I hated my job and contemplated skipping work somedays, too. Mostly, I remember I froze; I had no clue what to say or how to react. In spite of being an incredibly empathetic person and experiencing my own struggles, I didn’t want to say the wrong thing. I didn’t want to panic, but I also didn’t want to just brush it off as if it wasn’t a big deal. I didn’t want to invalidate her feelings, but I didn’t want to try to “fix” her. She is not, nor has she ever been, broken – just like anyone else struggling with mental health issues. Fast forward to now. This past week, that same friend told me that she has some extreme hormone imbalances and they are contributing to a handful of physical health issues for her. I immediately asked her questions about symptoms and what she’s doing to help alleviate these symptoms. I looked up “hormone imbalances” online to educate myself and asked how I can help. Do you see the difference? With the physical health issues, I knew what to do. I knew to ask questions and find out how to help. There was no shame in talking about these things. With her mental health struggles, I didn’t know how to approach the topic in the least bit. As a society, we are prepared for physical health issues: We talk about them without fear of judgement. We ask our doctors honest questions. We proudly wear ribbons and walk for illnesses like breast cancer and MS. We get trained in CPR and first aid. What about mental health? Although awareness of mental health problems is continuing to gain momentum, there’s still more to be done. Enter: Mental Health First Aid, training that gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The class (which I have taken) arms you with the skills to help a stranger in the supermarket who’s having a panic

attack, ask someone if they’re considering suicide and talk to a friend or family member who’s struggling with mental health issues. Approximately one in five adults in the U.S. — 43.8 million or 18.5 percent — experiences mental illness in a given year. I have a handful of friends who struggle with mental health issues, such as anxiety, addiction, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia Shannon Gwash and more. This class has given me the courage to ask them questions GUEST and have candid, honest conversaCOLUMN tions, learn about their conditions and most of all, ask them how I can help. From doing this, I’ve learned – more than anything – that my friends want to have this dialogue. It’s like a breath of fresh air to them. I’m now more in tune with their actions and behavior patterns and I know what they need from me: • I know to check in often with my friend who’s pregnant and just went back on anxiety meds because she had a panic attack. • I know to be a grounding sense of reality for my friend when we’re getting coffee in our hometown, because that’s where he had a massive psychotic breakdown. • I know to reach out to another friend incessantly when she doesn’t respond to my call for a few days because she’s crawled back into her turtle shell of depression. • I know that when I don’t hear from one friend or see any posts on social media, I need to do some digging to be sure he didn’t relapse again. Becoming trained in Mental Health First Aid has helped me have the hard conversations and be a better friend. I’ve used it in many situations and it’s benefitted me more than I could ever have imagined. Jefferson Center offers these courses free to our community. For more information or to register for a Mental Health First Aid class, visit www.jcmh.org/mentalhealth-first-aid/ Shannon Gwash is the marketing and public relations manager for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a Certified Mayo Clinic Wellness coach and can be reached at shannong@jcmh.org.

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Let’s look at the average American “Clowns to the Left of me, jokers to the Right, here I am—stuck in the middle with you.” That lyric, written some 45 years ago, has never resonated with me so strongly as it has the last 5 weeks, and especially during the two weeks of political party conventions. There was an internet video going around a while ago that asked (and then dodged) the question “who is the average American.” If there is, actually, a “middle” to be stuck in, that question sounds like a good starting place. So, I have compiled, as best I can, a statistical portrait of the average American. Note, (with apologies to research fellows and statisticians) in some cases, this is actually more like a “median American”, but we’ll just have to make due with that, for now. The “average” American is a white woman in her mid- to late-30s. Though it’s close: according to the World Bank, in 2015, 50.4% of Americans are female, and, according to the census, the median age in America is 36.8. The average American may or may not be married — in 2015, the percentage of single adults was 50.2, a record high. And, yes, just to be precise, the marriage is between a man and a woman. The average American, if you start from the mid-30’s woman, has one child, who goes to a public school. And, by the way, the average American thinks the public schools as a whole do a poor job educating our children, but thinks that their particular school does a pretty good job. Don’t try to reconcile those — you’ll just give yourself a headache.

The average American believes in God, and believes in Jesus Christ, but probably doesn’t go to church every, or even most, Sundays. The average American likes Christmas displays, likes saying “Merry Christmas,” but would never imagine forcing someone to Michael Alcorn worship with them or as they do. HITTING The average AmeriHOME can has a job that takes up 34 hours of every week, for an average salary of almost $29,000. That said, average household income is over $53,000, which means that the average household is probably a two-income household. Also interesting is that two generations ago, the average American was in the middle class, but not so much today — in 1971, according to Pew, 61 percent of Americans were in the middle class; in 2015, just less than 50 percent were middle class, while both the upper class and the lower class have grown substantially larger. The average American thinks it’s important that we do more to control our borders vis-a-vis illegal immigration — though they think a fence is unrealistic — but also think that illegal immigrants already in the country should have some way to earn citizen-

ship over time. The average American thinks that terrorism in general, and ISIS in particular, still represents a threat to America. The average American also thinks that our military response has not been aggressive enough, that the President’s handling of terrorism has not been good, and that maybe ground troops should be committed to the fight against ISIS. I paint this portrait of the “average” American because the barrage of campaigning is about to commence, and, with very little deviation, nobody will be talking to the average American. And I’m not saying that every issue and every decision should be made for and because of the average American; however, shouldn’t every decision at least take them into account? Just, at least, y’know, acknowledge who they actually are? If you feel like you’ve become the “Forgotten Woman or Man” in the equation of American politics, then welcome to the club. We have jackets. But remember this, two months, two years, or four years from now at the ballot box: Abraham Lincoln, the “average” extremist, emerged from the ashes of a failed two-party system. It may be worth reminding your local politician of that fact in the near future. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for the thanks It was gratifying to see the letters in the recent paper thanking Cliff Deeds and his crew and Craig Hillegass and for our City of Arvada employees. There are many other good deeds that go untold. When I retired from the city in 1988 we had the best staff and workforce there was. Our police department was second to none. The very best. You are all still the best Thanks guys and gals. Will Whitehead, Arvada Bad road repair in Arvada I agree with Mary Purcella’s letter in Arvada Press on Aug. 11. Same type of repair in my neighborhood on 76th Avenue from Ingalls to Wadsworth. They came in and milled parts of street then patched with asphalt. Road was even rougher than before. After about three weeks they came back in and completely milled street up again and laid complete new asphalt which

now is very nice. On Pierce Street from 76th to 80th they milled street, then laid asphalt from curb to curb. Three weeks later came back and milled up all the new asphalt and laid new asphalt. Both streets are very nice now. The whole point of my letter is this all seems like there was a waste of time and money in doing everything twice. This happens at a time when we are told there is no money to fix other streets. Looks to me like somebody messed up and did things wrong. Is this what we should expect from our city especially when they are talking about a increase in sales tax to pay for road repair? JoRush Snow, Arvada Who beneﬁts from Jeffco schools’ $568 million tax package? Certainly not our students or taxpayers! The $535 million bond and $33 million mill levy overrides on the Jeffco ballot move

nearly all sixth graders to middle school. It adds turf to high school fields and less than half of the $535 million will actually go to fixing up older schools, which in itself will cost $500 million. The $535 million adds 120 classrooms. Does this make sense when school enrollment in Jeffco is down? Enrollment in Jeffco has not grown over the last decade. Why add capacity when there are schools in Jeffco that sit empty? Why are no bond resources allocated to improving student performance? So why are taxpayers being asked to pay, with interest, nearly a billion dollars to build new classrooms? Why are taxpayers being asked to raise their taxes $33 million a year for operating costs when none of it will go to hiring new teachers, zero will go to reducing class sizes, and very little will go to increasing teacher compensation? Our property taxes are already going up because our houses are appreciating. Why are we being asked Letters continues on Page 11

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7 Simple Secrets for a Focused Presentation The ability to give a focused and meaningful presentation is a great skill to master. To engage and persuade your audience to take a desired action is a very useful skill add to your toolbox. The good news — this is an acquired skill. Some are more natural than others but with a little practice anyone can do a great job. The essence of a presentation is communication. Taking an idea or concept you have and sharing it with others to either entertain, garner their support and take action, or acquire funding. None of this is magic — it just takes an awareness and a little practice. 1. Determine the Length — Adjust your presentation to the task at hand. A good keynote talk may be 45-60 minutes, while a project review and request for funds may only last 10 minutes. Regardless of the timeframe maintain your focus on the single issue at hand. It may be to entertain or share new information and convince your audience this is a worthwhile new thought. If you’re asking for funding, maintain focus on this and have every slide and story support this goal.

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for more when Jeffco spending has grown each year for the last five years? Doesn’t it seem a no on 3B, Jeffco’s nearly billion-dollar bond, and a no vote on 3A, the $33 million mill levy override, would be appropriate? Perhaps at that point the school board can rethink the situation. When we have graduating students who have no idea how our country works and can’t read and write at grade level, shouldn’t we be putting the money where it belongs, into teaching and the educational process? William F Hineser, Arvada $535 Million Bond to Fix Aging Schools in Jeffco? Actually, less than half of the $535 Million will actually go to fixing up older schools. The cost of moving sixth graders to middle school is $100 Million and $30 Million will be spent on second gyms and artificial turf for high schools. No joke — $30 million dollars on fake grass! $50 million goes to building two new schools and over 22 percent is allocated to potential cost overruns. I know schools need new paint, carpet and windows and I want all schools to have safe and healthy learning environments. But I do not want to spend the next 25 years paying for new carpet. I would not take out a 25 year loan to replace those items in my home, so a school district should not either. Jeffco schools have over a 1 billion dollar budget. They need to work within that huge budget to maintain schools and not burden tax payers with huge amounts of debt. And for the record, the real cost of this bond is $987 million dollars, principal plus interest! Tax payers – demand a fiscally responsible bond and mill levy override. Vote NO on 3A and 3B in November, Vote NO against wasteful and reckless spending. Stephen R. Alley Jr. Lakewood Improve Schools in Jeffco! But not with $450 million in interest on the debt I understand many schools need improvements and updates, I get that. But how those dollars are allocated in the $535 million Bond and $33 million Mill Levy Override is really disturbing.Included are building super-sized schools and adding 120 classrooms on to elementary and middle schools, yet enrollment in Jeffco is not up and there are schools that sit empty.The Bond will add artificial turf and additional gym space to some high schools.Is that really a prudent financial move?In 25 years, the artificial turf won’t be good anymore and that is how long tax payers will be asked to payoff $987 million, which is

2. Be Entertaining — The quickest way to slit your own throat is to be boring. Give your message life and present it in a unique and interesting way. Be yourself and have fun. Tell humorous but interesting stories that support Glenn Bott your overall mission GUEST while keeping the audience focused and COLUMN entertained. 3. Use Engaging Slides — Use images to support major points and anchor your message. Images evoke feelings which help your audience empathize with you and your subject. Keep your slides clean, focused and with minimal text. Use a large font for all text you do use. If your audience is trying to read your slides you’ve lost them and shot yourself in the foot. Short videos may be used but be careful not to bore your audience and let them lose interest in your mission/goal.

Everything needs to support your overall message. 4. But not too Many — Slides are to punctuate your talk, not a script to read from. While there’s not set rule on how many slides to use ask yourself this question - “does this slide add or detract from my mission?” Adjust accordingly. 15-20 slides for an hour long presentation is a good rule of thumb. If you move too quickly or offer too much information you’ll lose your audience. Once lost, it’s much tougher to gain them back. 5. Deliver an “ah-ha” Moment — Your goal is to have the audience to come to your desired conclusion near the end of your presentation All on their own. You want to deliver your talk in such a way that they discover for themselves how you want them to feel. Spend less time presenting what people already know and more time helping them discover something new and interesting they can use in their lives. 6. Practice — If you’re like most people, you get excited or nervous when giving your presentation. You may stutter, speak quickly, and use filler words like “um” and “so”. One

of the best ways to minimize this is to practice until you know your presentation forward and backward. This helps minimize nervousness so your confidence soars and your presentation flows like the Mississippi river. Another great tool is to join Toastmasters and get more practice speaking and presenting while eliminating filler words. 7. Handouts and Q&A at the End — When presenting, this is your moment and you control the stage. It’s one of the few times in life where people willingly give you their power. Use this to your advantage — tell your story and lead them down the path so they discover the conclusion you want them to arrive at. Afterward you can distribute handouts or make your information available online.

the true cost to taxpayers for paying off the bond. The Facility planning team in Jeffco lists that the total facility deficiency in schools is $520 million.With the Bond alone, the district could afford to make facility improvements at nearly every school in Jeffco.But as it is proposed, less than half of the $535 million will be allocated to improving facilities.Tax payers will be asked again for more money in the future to fix aging schools.In fact, board member Brad Rupert wanted to make sure not all the building deficiencies were fixed this time so tax payers can be burdened with funding another bond. Think about that, with the proposed $535 million bond we could fix nearly every Jeffco school for that amount of money.Instead, the plan will add classrooms to elementary and middle schools, leaving 24 elementary schools under 300 students. This Jeffco school board has been talking about closing schools with enrollment under 300 students.The plan also adds 2nd gyms and artificial turf to high schools - really how does that help improve student achievement? The plan also reduces funding for title one students moving to middle schools. How is that good?The plan does not address funding needed for schools with center programs such as gifted and talented and autism programs. This plan does not free up money to go back into the classrooms, it does not allocate money for student achievement.On the contrary, it will cost a lot of money - in the tune of $987 million when you add interest and an additional $33 million every year. Vote NO 3B, the Jeffco School Bond and Vote NO on 3A, the Mill Levy Override in November! Doug Anderson Lakewood

million to bulk up school administration. So all that adds up to $1.09 billion in new taxes. And, worse yet, the new board wants a 25-year bond with significant underpayments for the first 10 years. Which means our children will be making the huge debt payments in years 11-25.

How can we look at our children and know that we are passing on to them this huge debt burden of over $1 billion? Voting “No” on 3A and 3B is a no vote for more taxes. Deb Eigenbrod Littleton

Jeffco bond will more than double bond payoff taxes Have you looked at your property tax bill recently? Many of us have our mortgage companies pay our taxes so we rarely look at the tax assessment statements. Well, now might be a good time to pull out that statement. You will notice that you pay $6.7 million for the school district bond redemption. Each mill raises about $7 million a year. The bond repayment that Jeffco is proposing will have its largest annual payments of $70 million. That means it will take 10 mills to make that $70 million payoff. Worse yet, your new board is now paying off the $70 million in certificates of participation (COPs) that they used to build the new school in Candelas and the addition to Sierra (without voter approval). So in addition to the $70 million in payments we have to make to pay off the COP, we are being asked to make an additional $987 million in payments to pay off a $535 million bond, plus we are being asked to pay an additional $33

Arvada resident Glenn Bott is enthusiastic about life and everything he does! He speaks and consults on Business Aikido which is the art of turning any event you encounter to your advantage. He shares what he learned by successfully reinventing himself after recovering from a severe brain injury.

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LIFE

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August 25, 2016

CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

Families on the fast track Drag racing offers ways for all ages to compete By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com

About 40,000 people in the world are licensed to compete in drag racing, and for many of them, racing is a family tradition. The modern sport was established in 1951 and was designed for adult drivers. But the National Hot Rod Association looked into the future for drivers and expanded its reach to the younger generation by establishing junior dragster racing in 1991. About 3,000 young people, ages 6 to 20, are licensed junior dragster competitors. Some metro-area families Families gather around the junior dragsters in the staging lanes during a June 24 event for the young drivers. Junior dragsters opened have two or three generations the sport to 5- to 18-year-olds making it more family friendly. In many cases, family members of junior dragsters also compete in the sport. Photos by Tom Munds involved in the sport.

The Bandimeres In the Denver area, the family drag racing tradition extends beyond the pits and the stands as Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, nicknamed Thunder Mountain, has been owned and operated by the family of the same name for 59 years. John Bandimere Sr. established the track and his son John Bandimere Jr. ran it for many years. Now the track website lists track management as Tami Bandimere Shrader, president, her dad John Bandimere Jr. as chief spiritual officer and her brother John Bandimere III as general manager and vice president of marketing. “I grew up at the track and did a lot of different jobs here with no real plans to make this a career,” Schrader said. “I graduated from high school, went to college for a year and then took secretarial courses at Barnes Business College.” She said she did secretarial work for a couple different companies for about six years. “I working for a company that was making cuts in 1987 when Dad called me,” the Littleton resident said. “He

said his secretary had just left the company and asked if I wanted the job. I took it and I have been here ever since.” Shrader said her dad stressed family involvement and treating everyone through the gate as family members. Her brother also didn’t plan to make a career of working in the family business. “I went to college to study to be an accountant, then switched my major and completed my degree in management,” said John III, nicknamed Sporty. “Dad called and said he needed some help with our auto parts business so I joined the company in 1987 and I have been here ever since.” He runs a lot of the operations but he also competes in the sport as he drives a jet dragster. “I love being a part of the family business here at the track and I love the sport of drag racing,” the Lakewood resident said. “I went to college but Dad taught me a lot about how we should learn from our mistakes, try a different path and maybe hit a home run.”

Vicky Johnson sits in the staging lanes waiting to make a timing run in her dragster. The sport is a family affair for Vicky, her husband, her daughter and her son.

The Johnsons

John Bandimere III and his sister Tami Shrader smile for the camera in front of a funny car at Bandimere Speedway. The track is family owned and operated. The brother and sister now head the management team of the track started by their grandfather. It has been owned and operated by family members for the past 59 years.

The Johnson family of Arvada also is building a drag racing family tradition. Vicky Johnson said she was watching her dad and her brothers compete in drag racing before she started driving. “I just grew up with the sport as a spectator. But then I met my husband Steve, who is a drag racer. One weekend he asked me if I wanted to try driving. I said yes. I loved it and I’ve been behind the wheel ever since,” she said. “Our kids grew up around drag racing

and they are now involved too.” Vicky is now sharing her car with her 20-year-old daughter Bri. Vicki runs in the Fast 16 class and then, with a few changes, her daughter drives the car in the super comp class. The couple’s son Blake is 17 and racing for the final year in the junior dragsters, and his mother said he plans to complete the required classes and earn his license so he can begin competing along with his dad, mom and sister.

Owen Steirs, 8, sits in the staging lanes waiting his turn to make a timing run in his Captain America junior dragsters.

The Kaisers

Littleton resident Troy Kaiser, left, checks over the motor of his drag racer with the help of his dad Junior. Troy and his two sons are involved in drag racing competition and he said he loves the sport because he gets to spend time with his family as they all enjoy the competition.

Drag racing is a family tradition for the Kaisers, with granddad, dad and sons all competing in the sport. Troy Kaiser, a Littleton resident, followed in the footsteps of his dad, Junior, who drove in the 1960s and is still driving. Now, his sons are drivers. He said the boys have sort of taken over all his spare time as both 13-year-old Landon and 11-year-old Branson are involved in football, basketball and drag racing. “My most fun at this time in my life is being with my kids and supporting them in all they do,” he said when he joined his boys at the June 24-26 junior drag racing competition at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Landon said he loves all sports and while drag racing is No. 1, football is like a No. 1A on his list of favorites. “Drag racing is No. 1 because it is impossible to describe how much fun it is to be part of the sport, to get behind the wheel and go fast,” he said. “It is also special because I am able to be with my family as we all take part and share in the love of drag racing.”

The Steirs Drag racing is part of family life for the Steirs. The Lakewood family spent the June 24-26 weekend at Bandimere Speedway so that Owen, 8, and Austin, 6, could take part in the Junior Dragster races.

Christy Steirs, the young drivers’ mother, said the boys spent a lot of weekends at the track because her husband and their uncle Roy Anderson are racing competitors. “Now they are in junior dragsters,” she said.

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The party in the parking lot 40 West’s second MuralFest returns bigger in new location By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com A new part of West Colfax received a new coat of paint thanks to the second annual MuralFest on Aug. 20. This year’s event was at the Lamar Station Plaza and Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, highlighted six new murals and brought together some of the area’s best arts vendors and food trucks. “At the first MuralFest last year we had around 2,000 people, and this year we’re hoping for 5,000,” said Melanie Stover, creative director for 40 West Arts There was live music throughout the day, beer was served by the new WestFax Brewery, The Edge Theater performed a song from its first ever musical, “Murder Ballad,” and Mayor Adam Paul was joined by Tom Yockey, president of Broad Street realty to celebrate the grand reopening of the Lamar Station Plaza. “Broad Street is really excited to be a part of all of this,” Yockey said. The event was laid out like a city, with vendors setting up in districts, according to Kevin Yoshida, managing principal of The Abo Group and 40 West leader. “It parallels the growth we’re seeing on the corridor,” he said. “We want people to have a more dense experience, with more excitement.” While hanging out at the festival, we spoke to organizers, civic leaders and visitors, and here are the best things we heard:

Local artist Matt McGuire of Cosmic Mellen art stands in his booth at the second annual MuralFest. The event was McGuire’s first art market. Photos by Clarke Reader

Lakewood leaders cut a ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Lamar Station Plaza as part of the second annual MuralFest on Aug. 20. From left - Bill Marino, Cindy Baroway, Sharon Vincent, Adam Paul, Shakti, Karen Harrison, Scott Koop, Dana Gutwein and Tom Yockey.

Artists, vendors and food trucks took over the Lamar Station Plaza parking lot on Aug. 20 for the second annual MuralFest.

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Nick Arnold, visitor: “I was looking for something free and fun to do with my son, Eli, and didn’t realize how much this area had been redone. I thought it would be fun for Eli to do some craft stuff and see the murals.”

Bill Marino, 40 West Arts chair: “We wanted this second festival to demonstrate more of the momentum we’re seeing along the corridor. This year we have more of everything - a bigger space, more vendors and more art.”

Adam Paul, Lakewood mayor: “This is all part of a vision that started in 2005, and it’s been through great partnerships that we’ve got to where we are now. And this plaza area is the epicenter of all the great things happening in our community.”

Melanie Stover: “MuralFest parallels the aims of 40 West to bring culture to the community. The engagement you have here is so special, and we want to give them an experience they couldn’t get anywhere else.”

Tom Yockey: “This is a celebration of a lot of hard work from a lot of people. It’s been an investment by Broad Street, the arts community and City of Lakewood to get this area where it is. And this is just the beginning.”

Kevin Yoshida: “What if we had a more dense core, where everyone supports each other? We thought that would be a good way to organize and lay out the festival. To give people this experience up close.”

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Article by Brandpoint For pet owners and their four-legged friends, interacting with other dogs provides great opportunities for exercise and socialization. Whether it’s playing at the dog park, hiking through the woods, strolling around town or making new friends at doggy daycare, these activities can improve your dog’s mental and physical well-being. They can also put your dog at risk for exposure to health threats. An ounce of prevention... “We all love getting out of the house with our furry friends but it’s important to remember that serious danger lurks in the grass, community water bowl or, if you travel with your dog, in another city,” advises Julia Szabo, pet lifestyle expert. “With the right knowledge, advice from your trusted veterinarian and some simple preventive measures, it’s easy to keep your dog happy and healthy.” What pet owners need to know to protect their dogs: • Ensure your dog’s vaccinations are up to date. •Always discuss your pet’s lifestyle with your veterinarian to identify potential health risks and preventive measures. •Remember to mention travel if your dog goes on the road with you, as other areas of the country may represent different health threats than what you face at home. •Keep your pet away from wild animals, as they often carry disease, and don’t allow your dog to drink from unclean water sources given that certain diseases can be spread there. • Check regularly for ticks, which will help reduce the risk of disease transmission. Lyme disease, for example, can impact your pet’s health, as well as your own.

• Fleas don’t just live on your pet; they also live in your home. Vacuuming thoroughly can kill ﬂeas and remove their eggs, helping you stop infestations. After vacuuming, seal the vacuum bag in a garbage bag and discard it in an outdoor trash container. “Fleas and ticks are year-round hazards in many areas of the country, so it’s critical to talk to your veterinarian about choosing the right product to protect your pets from these parasites and keep them out of homes,” recommends Szabo. “BRAVECTO (fluralaner) is the only oral chew to deliver flea and tick protection to dogs for up to 12 full weeks. Bravecto kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. It also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks.” Canine Influenza: An increasing health threat You can get the flu but did you know your dog can as well? It’s called canine influenza (CIV) - or dog flu - and cases of it have been popping up all over the country. In fact, canine influenza has impacted dogs in more than half the country - just since March 2015 - and new cases are being diagnosed every week.

“I’ve seen the devastating impact of CIV first hand - both on a dog’s health and the emotional toll it takes on owners,” said veterinarian Natalie Marks, DVM, and co-owner of the Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago. “When CIV H3N2 broke in our area, we were seeing upwards of 15 cases a day at times and were scrambling to stop the spread of this very contagious disease. Now we know what we are dealing with and are able to protect at-risk dogs through vaccination and other measures. I strongly recommend that pet owners with dogs that are social and regularly commingle with other dogs speak to their veterinarian now about what is right for their pet and to fully understand what puts a dog at risk for CIV.” If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, talk with your veterinarian to determine whether CIV vaccination is appropriate for your dog. To learn more about protection against CIV, fleas and ticks, and other pet wellness topics, please visit MyPet.com.

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Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com. Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www. arvada.org/nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. English as A Second Language tutorial classes available Sunday and Monday evenings at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303-882-2751. Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building,

leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored? Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and signiﬁcant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity. Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. Square Dancing Want some fun exercise? Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529. Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

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Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-9471565. Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. Golden Rotary meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions. Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-5066692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome. Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomﬁeld. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www. northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

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Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia. com. Ongoing Animal Rescue of the Rockies Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters Need: Foster-care families for deathrow shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled. Contact: Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380 Cat Care Society Nibbles `N Kibbles Food Bank Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax

August 25, 2016 Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www. refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-4234843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith. edu. Common Earth Community Garden Garden project for entire community of Arvada Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com Edge Theater Lakewood area community theater Need: Friendly and outgoing volunteers to tend bar Contact: Patty Yaconis at 720-841-7631 or www.theedgetheater.com Foothills Art Center Golden’s premier art facility Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System Need: Volunteers needed to develop

email contact list with occasional entry of email addresses; assist with website content by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge events ad calendar postings; remove noxious weeds from the eastern area of the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (spraying weeds and cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas on the west side of the refuge. Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision; training will be provided if needed. Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303423-2069 or ieil@q.com Gateway Battered Women’s Services Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com. Girl Scouts Youth organization for girls Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708 Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org Golden Visitors Center Provides information about Golden and surrounding areas Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail.com Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers

Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Health Passport Centura Health program that provides health and wellness services Need: Volunteers to support patients and families in the hospital and upon discharge with outreach, marketing and social networking; connecting patients, families and volunteers to services and programs; hosting classes at various Health Passport locations; contributing to the health and wellness of those in the community; counseling clients who need prescription drug assistance; and helping with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. Contact: Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, 303-629-4934. Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for selfsufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www. lfsrm.org. Jefferson County Library Foundation Supports Jefferson County Public Library through fundraising and advocacy Need: Volunteers to help book sales and sorting book donations at the warehouse year-round Age requirements: Ages 12 and older are welcome Contact: 10790 W. 50th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge; call 303-403-5075

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THINGS TO DO TOP 5

MUSIC

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise? Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

ART/FILM

Musical Thriller The Edge Theater presents “Murder Ballad,” a steamy and fun musical thriller with a razor’s edge. Show runs from Friday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Shows run at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 24, offers a 11:45 p.m. cabaret performance. Show is 90 minutes with no intermission. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Check out music from the show at www.mtishows. com/murder-ballad Festival of Felines The Cat Care Society plans its annual Festival of Felines from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Craft fair with high-quality handcrafted items for sale, Cat House Gallery with artwork for sale in the Cat Clinic waiting room. Shop for your feline friend at our Meow Mart store. Pet and play with the shelter cats and kittens. Meet the CCS Painted Cat mascot, Sue Sioux. Giveaways and spin the wheel for cat swag with every $10 Meow Mart purchase. Refreshments will be served. Call 303-239-9680 or go to www.catcaresociety.org. Wheat Ridge Artist Studio Tour Eleven local artists and a frame business will display their workspaces during the second Wheat Ridge Studio Tour Saturday, Aug. 27. Organized by the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission, the tour will provide an opportunity for the public to view these professional artists in their realm — a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create ﬁne art. The self-guided tour will begin at 9 a.m., with the studios closing at 2 p.m. Maps to tour locations will be available at the Teller Street Gallery, 7190 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, the day of the tour. History Museum Future Join the Arvada Historical Society for its annual breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Arvada Center History Museum. The society’s new book “History of Arvada: A Photo Journey” will be available for sale and signing by the authors, Joyce Edstrom, Scott Staley and Charlie Zeigler. A hearty breakfast will be served, followed by a short business meeting to elect board members and ofﬁcers. A program about the future of the History Museum will be presented by Kristin Bueb, Arvada Center Gallery coordinator, and Matt Prythero, museum expert. Call 303431-1261 for information and reservations. Community Chorus Rhythm of Life Community Chorus, a non-audition chorus dedicated to the joy of singing, is open to teens and adults. The chorus runs in cycles, with 7-12 weeks of rehearsals, culminating in an informal performance. After a break of a few weeks, a new cycle begins. Membership dues are based on the length of the cycle. New members will receive an invoice upon registering. Money goes toward rehearsal space, music director, accompanist, music and other related expenses. New next session begins in September, with rehearsals from 7:15-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 7 to Nov. 9, at the Curtain Playhouse, 9170 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The concert will be Sunday, Nov. 13. To register, go to http:// thecurtainplayhouse.com/RhythmofLife. html

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Art Exhibition Abend Gallery presents “On the Periphery,” an exhibition of work from three artists who share their take on their environments and the people, animals and objects that populate them, from Sept. 2 to Oct. 1 at 2260 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. An opening reception is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. Go to www.abendgallery.com. Call 303-355-0950. Arts and Crafts Exhibitors Exhibitors are needed for the ﬁfth annual Stober Elementary School arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. More than 45 booths are available; booth sizes are 8 by 8. Applications are due by Sept. 26. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail.com. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

EVENTS

Open All Breed Horse Show The Colorado Stock Horse Association’s open all-breed shows take place Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Shows are in the large outdoor arena, with a second arena available for warm-ups. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with classes at 8:30 a.m. For information and entry forms, call or text 720-935-2026, call 303-424-4977, go to www. ColoradoStockHorse.com, or email ColoradoStockHorse@ yahoo.com. Annual Reunion Picnic The Arvada Historical Society invites graduates of Arvada schools and longtime Arvada residents to the annual reunion picnic from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Memorial Park Pavilion on West 59th Avenue behind Arvada City Hall. Bring a picnic lunch. Tents, tables, chairs, and cold drinks will be provided. Reconnect with old friends and neighbors for a fun afternoon. Call 303-431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org. Former Stripper Shares Story of Hope A woman who danced for 18 years in gentlemen’s clubs reveals the realities of stripping for a living at a Lifetree Café program at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Trapped: A Stripper’s Journey Out of Hopelessness,” features a filmed interview with a woman who began working in the adult-entertainment industry at the age of 18. During the program, participants will be given an opportunity to share times in their own lives they’ve felt trapped and how they escaped. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Toby’s Pet Parade, Fair Foothills Animal Shelter plans its first Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The event will benefit homeless pets in the community. Animal lovers and their dogs in costumes will walk in a parade and compete for prizes in categories such as Doggie Diva, Cutest Couple, Most Original and more. Following the parade is a fair with refreshments, dog flyball and agility demonstrations, face painting, family games and vendor booths. The deadline for early registration is Wednesday, Aug. 31. To register, donate online or to get more information, go to www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Tobys-Parade.

HEALTH

Gut Health Body & Brain Yoga & Taichi plans a free lecture on gut health from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Global Goods & Coffee shop, 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Along with a discussion on the importance of a healthy gut, we will be demonstrating the Belly Button Healing Life tool, designed to improve blood circulation, release of dopamine and serotonin and activate deep energy breathing. Call 303-456-7670 to RSVP. Email questions to westminster@body&brain.com. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonﬁls Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www. bonﬁls.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada; Tuesday, Sept. 6, 9-11:10 a.m. and 12:302:30 p.m., Academy Mortgage Corp., 300 Union Blvd., Suite 420, Lakewood (contact Trish Kintzele at 303-9143820); Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Colorado School of Mines, 1600 Maple St., Golden; Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden; Thursday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Colorado School of Mines, 1600 Maple St., Golden. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.

EDUCATION

40th Class Reunion Jefferson High School class of 1976 will have its 40th reunion Saturday, Oct. 8, at Ciancio’s Restaurant, 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, at the Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills. Prepaid tickets required by Sept. 20, with a discounted price if paid before Sept. 1. Go to jhs1976reunion.myevent.com to make payments. The reunion committee also has planned an informal gathering from 5-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Wheat Ridge Lanes. No tickets required. Go to jhs1976reunion.myevent.com, call 720272-3892 (Marcia) or email debra.rathgeber@gmail.com for details. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Antiques & Collectibles

Furniture

TRANSPORTATION

SELL YOUR STUFF HERE Email up to 140 characters of items totaling under $200 and we will run your ad at no charge for 2 weeks submit to- kearhart@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ads must be submitted by email

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Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center to host Free 12 Week Grief Workshop The holiday's are quickly approaching and this may the support that you are needing to get through them Beginning each Thursday 6:00-7:30pm September 14 thru December 8th - 143 S 2nd Place, Brighton, CO 80601 Have you been impacted by the loss of a family member or friend? The death of someone you loved is frightening, painful and lonely. Our core 12 week workshop will focus on understanding grief and allowing yourself to mourn, helping to gain strength and understanding that hope and healing are possible. Discussion is based on the materials and training by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. Registration is required by calling or texting 303-875-2347 or you may email info@richardlambertfoundation.org

Misc. Notices

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Auctions

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Over 100 Classic Cars, street Rods & Muscle Cars! All auctioned off Saturday, Sept 10th! 3:00pm Thomas H. McKee Building at the Larimer County Fairgrounds. NO RESERVE#'s: $150 & 5% Commission RESERVE#'s: $250 & 8% Commission BUYERS FEE: 5% Fee To consign or buy visit us online at: www.specialtyautoauction.com

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Misc. Notices Kindergarten Openings in Wheat Ridge

Wilmore-Davis Elementary in Wheat Ridge has immediate openings for 10 kindergarteners. If you are looking for a small school with a nurturing warm welcoming environment and small class sizes then this is the school for you. Contact us at Wilmore-Davis Elementary 7975 West 41st avenue or at 303-982-2890.

Garage Sales Arvada Church of God Yard Sale/Bake Sale/ Craft Sale/Bar-B-Q Food, Fun, Furniture, Tools, Household & Kitchen Items Kid Stuff, Books, Antique Memorabilia, Linens, Lace, & Cast Iron, Hoosier Cabinet, Gun Cabinet Quality Items Priced To Sell Friday Aug. 26 & Saturday Aug. 27 8 a.m.--3 p.m. Bar-B-Que 11 a.m.--2 p.m. 7135 68th Ave., Arvada Englewood MOVING SALE Tools, Household Items, and more 3955 South Galapago Friday- Sunday August 26, 27 & 28 8am-5pm

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

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20%-50% off all in-stock products! Don't miss this rare opportunity to get your favorite make-up line at these great prices. 802 Park View Place Castle Rock 80104 Friday 8/26 and Saturday 8/27 9am-2pm. Castle Pines Moving and Estate Sale Saturday, August 27, 2016 7:00am-5:00pm 7679 Berkshire Lane, Castle Pines, CO (Follow the signs) Furniture (vintage, mid-century) Vintage Christmas Chef Level Cooking Equipment and Books Glassware and China Jewelry Vintage Military Vintage Fishing and Sport Items And Much More............ Arvada MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE W67th Pl from Oak St west Arvada Aug. 26th & 27th, 8A to 4P Aug. 28th, 9A to 2P furniture, clothes, toys, books, tools, and lots more. Littleton Young Couple Yard Sale Furniture, bicycles, clothes, home décor. Everything must go! Friday Sept. 2nd & 3rd 7am-1pm 6032 S. Hill Street Littleton 80120

Health and Beauty Do you need to break up with sugar? Come join RESTART, a 5-week real-foods challenge class with a sugar detox built in! Classes meet weekly starting September 6 at 2305 E Arapahoe Rd in Centennial. You could experience weight loss, improved energy & better sleep! Call Christine at 720-577-5507 or email

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Hot Tubs & Spas

Low-power (50 cc) scooter for sale by Highlands Ranch resident. 2012 DONGANG Model DF50TKA, estimated weight 300 lbs., mileage less than 50. Showing to interested parties by appointment. $900 or best offer (was $1,618 new). Please email wbcakf.colorado@gmail.com with any questions or to request an appointment.

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Building Materials FARM & AGRICULTURE

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If I mess up, it will be over his head and on the ground.”

Steven Green, Ponderosa long snapper

For skilled specialists, it’s a snap High school football long snappers face pressure to deliver By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com While their teammates vie for accolades and adoration, long snappers typically only draw attention when a snap goes astray. “Once you mess up, people start talking about you,” said long snapper Steven Green, a Ponderosa senior. Long snappers center and deliver the football over longer distances to punters and holders for extra points and field goals. They have joined punters and placekickers as specialists on teams. “Our position is kind of weird,” Green said. “The whole team will be together doing one thing, and three of our positions will be on the sidelines. We’ll do our own little thing by ourselves. We don’t do everything with everybody else. “If I mess up, it will be extremely bad. I’m in a more pressure position as in game-

winning field goal kicks or punts that could determine if they score again. If I mess up, it will be over his head and on the ground. If the center messes up, the quarterback can pick it up and make a play out of it.” Long snapping has become a more recognized asset for teams in recent years and there are several national camps available for players to fine-tune their skills. Major college coaches are looking to secure good high school long snappers. Division I powers Ohio State, Alabama and Notre Dame offered scholarships to long snappers over the past two years. “Long snappers are important because they have the ability in one play to change field position,” Lakewood coach Jeff Braun said. “It is a skill that not very many have. You need someone who can snap and block simultaneously. I usually get a linebacker/fullback who can run and cover.” There are quality long snappers in Colorado high school football who are drawing interest because of their quick, accurate long snaps and ability to get down field to cover punts.

OUTLOOK Most area teams play their first game of the season on Sept. 1 or 2. Teams will play state playoff games in 16-team brackets starting Nov. 3. Championship games in 3A, 4A and 5A will be Dec. 3. The 4A and 5A title games will be a Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Green is small for someone who plays on the line, at 5 feet 8, 175 pounds, but he has a chance to play at the next level because of his unique skill. “I’ve been coming to camps, watching videos, I’ve got a private coach and have been working hard at it,” Green said. “That’s what I like to specialize in. Last year I was one of the top in the state with the fastest times and perfect snaps every single time.” Valor Christian’s Devin Noth, a 6-3, 205-pound senior, is a 5-star Division

I prospect and is the fifth-ranked high school long snapper in ratings used by college coaches that are compiled by Chris Sailer kicking and Chris Rubio long-snapping camps. “There are more and more camps to help with recruiting with long snappers,” Noth said. “All during youth league, I played as a lineman. Freshman year I wasn’t starting as a lineman but was starting as a long snapper. I realized I was OK at that and started improving and working on long snapping. Over the course of that next year, it became a specialty to me. Next thing I knew, I was a long snapper only and working with the kickers every day at practice. “The things a lot of people look at are speed and accuracy. There are a lot of other factors too. If a college coach sees you and you can snap it faster and more accurate than any other guy, they will take you. But you need a nice spiral on the ball. So having good form, and what your coach wants either blocking or running down the field to make a tackle is important.”

League alignments shake up tradition Many rivals will no longer be in the same conference By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com High school football leagues have been realigned for the next two seasons, and many schools will be playing in new classifications and traveling to some unfamiliar territory. There will be 42 teams each in Class 5A, 4A and 3A with seven new conferences in each classification formed on an alignment based on the average computer ranking — or Ratings Percentage Index — from the past two seasons. There will be several non-familiar schools playing conference games against each other, which could make non-league games more attractive. “The new league alignments will put a strain on attendance at games,” Highlands Ranch coach Mark Robinson said.

“However, it will be good to face teams that are competitive from other areas around the state.” Westminster coach Kerry Denison agrees that game attention could shrink. “The new league alignments will destroy lower-income school programs,” he said. Castle View coach Dustin Pfeiffer said rivalries in the new alignments will be lost, although teams could still schedule non-league contests against rival schools. “The RPI system is a year away from being accurate but going to this system loses what is great about high school football,” said Pfeiffer, whose team opens the season Sept. 2 against Castle Rock rival Douglas County High School, though the teams are no longer in the same conference. “We have lost great conference traditions and as they change from cycle to cycle, you lose the natural conference rivalries. “I am not sure how our supporters

REALIGNMENT For a list of teams in each league, go to http://chsaanow.com/alignment/football-2016-2017/

would feel if we were to travel to Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins for a conference title game as opposed to playing a crosstown rival for a crosstown title. It will be interesting to see how this develops over the years.” That’s an opinion expressed by several coaches. “I do not like that the leagues are no longer geographical and non-league games mean more to our student body than league games,” Rock Canyon coach Brian Lamb said. Heritage dropped from 5A and will play in the 4A Plains League. “We will line up, kick off and compete

against whoever they tell us to,” Eagles coach Tyler Knoblock said. “We are just very excited to get to be playing again soon.” Class 3A, 4A and 5A will have 10 regular-season games, with 16 teams in each division qualifying for the state playoffs, which will begin Nov. 12. Last season, there were 32 Class 5A teams that advanced to the playoffs. League winners automatically gain a spot in the playoffs and the nine teams that do not win conference titles will advance to the playoffs determined by their RPI rankings. “The good thing is the right teams are going to get into the playoffs,” said Valor Christian coach Rod Sherman. “There was some discomfort with 5A being 32 teams and all the others being 16 teams.” “To go to 16 teams, the only fair way to do it was to adjust the leagues where all of the top teams are spread out. What’s gone are natural rivalries, but you have five non-conference games.”

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Saints’ opener gets interrupted

Weather caused Jefferson-Sheridan softball game to be suspended

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rain and hail shortened excitement of the first softball game of the year for the Jefferson High School players as, following a heavy rain and threat of more rain, the umpires suspended the game after 2 ½ innings. The schools will find a date to pick up the game where it was halted. The team will take the field with Sheridan at bat and the Rams leading 13-7. During the rain delay, Saints Coach Leroy Romero talked about this year’s team. “We are a pretty young team with only two seniors on the team and seven of our players who have never been on a competitive softball team before,” the coach said. “For example I have two freshmen who will pitch for us. They had played some softball but I have been working with them on the fundamentals of pitching to help us in the high school competition.” He said he Jefferson was a senior-dominated team last year. “Five of our seniors graduated and two girls transferred to another school so we are starting over,” he said. “I like coaching this team because they are eager to learn about softball. I have 11 on the roster right now plus four more girls who are completing their paperwork so they can join us.” He said he will be doing a lot of coaching but he is pleased that the girls follow his instructions and work hard to improve their softball skills. “We won’t be a powerhouse team and, as a young team, there will be mistakes. But because the girls are willing to work so hard, I feel we get better every time we take the field,” he said. “I expect we

Jefferson catcher Rosemary Gonzales move up to tag the sliding Sheridan player during the Aug. 19 season opener for both teams. The runner was safe and later heavy rain resulted in umpires suspending the game after 2 ½ innings. The teams will schedule a date to resume play at that point. Photo by Tom Munds will continue to get better and we could surprise some opponents when they play us.” Rosemary Gonzales is the varsity catcher this season. “This is my fourth year playing softball for our school,” the senior said. “I usually played infield or outfield positions but I always wanted to get a chance to

catch. Last year, when the starting catcher didn’t come to a practice and the backup catcher was late, I asked the coach if I could catch. I did well enough I became the backup catcher last season.” She said her coach had really helped her develop her catching skills but said she knows she has to keep working to constantly get better.

“Catching is a great position to play,” she said. “You don’t just stand around because you are involved in just about every play in the game.” The next home game for the Saints is at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31 against St. Mary’s of Colorado Springs. The games are open to the public and there is no charge for admission.

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Golden Gran Fondo offers challenge for cyclists Cycling race to take place Aug. 28, spectators welcome By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com In part, the Golden Gran Fondo is a scenic ride of casual nature that cyclists like to do with friends. But it also has a reputation of being one of the most challenging races in the nation. “You get to ride with your buddies,” said Marty Quinn, one of the event organizers. “Everybody rides together on the same course. (But) if you want to win, you have to go all out. You’ll feel great having completed such a challenge.” The Golden Gran Fondo takes place with a start time of 8 a.m. Aug. 28 underneath the arch in downtown Golden. Registration is still available for those who would like to race. The cyclist

chooses one of three distances, then competes in the timed sections set up along the course. Anybody is welcome to compete, and the race generally attracts amateures and pros. This year will be Dan Delli-Colli third time competing in the Golden Gran Fondo and he likes how difficult it is, he said. “It is one of the hardest road rides that I’ve done,” he said. “I really like the feeling of being challenged and that I’ve given it my all.” Delli-Colli considers himself an amateur athlete, so for him, one of the most exciting aspects of the Golden Gran Fondo is getting to race on roads that pro cyclists have raced on. Organizers spent a lot of time planning the route this year because Lookout Mountain is unavailable, Quinn said. But Robinson Hill Road, he said, will include “beautiful views of Mount Evans on a

gravel road with steep pitches.” Quinn expects racers will enjoy the route. And although there is nothing official set up, there are a lot of good spots along the route for spectators, Quinn said. “Cyclists would love to have some crowds cheering them on,” he added. Spectators should choose a place along the route that has a shoulder wide enough where it’s safe to park. The route will not be closed or blocked to traffic, Quinn said, and cyclists are also “expected to follow all the rules of the road.” The public is also invited to spend the day at Parfet Park, located at 10th Street and Washington Avenue. An expected 400 racers will be finishing at the park, from 10 a.m. to about 4 p.m. At the park, there will be beer for purchase, food and industry vendors. An awards ceremony will take place immediately after the last racer arrives at the park. This year’s beneficiary is the Golden

Optimists Club, a bicycle-recycle program that provide bike to community members in need. Plus a number of community organizations — local Boy Scouts, Gilpin County Schools, the Golden Bike Shop and Pedal Pushers racing, to name a few — will be helping out during the race, Quinn said. It’s such a fun community event, said competitor Jamie Armitage. She added that having an organized event such as the Golden Gran Fondo is great for Golden, but also “brings the cycling community together, nationwide.” Being her second time competing in the Golden Gran Fondo this year, Armitage is looking forward to “pushing herself a little harder” but also “sharing a good time with friends” as they ride together. “It is timed, which makes it a race,” she said. “But is mostly a fun ride — a great day on the bike.”

Lakewood coach gets back on the right track Jeff Braun’s wheelchair is unoccupied these days. The Lakewood head football and assistant track coach is walking around during practice. “I am happy to be walking and not have a lot of pain in my Jim Benton knees,” Braun said. Braun, who OVERTIME enjoyed an active athletic career in the 1980s, had a grueling, eight-month battle to come back from knee-replacement surgery on both knees in December of 2015. His recovery went well — maybe too well. He re-injured his rebuilt left knee while working out, and an infection developed in the spring. “All of a sudden that knee changed and my wife (Lisa) could tell something else was wrong,” Braun said. He had emergency surgery to get rid of the infection. “I was in a wheelchair for 10 weeks and on intravenous antibiotics for six weeks to get rid of the infection,” Braun said. “I coached the track team from the wheelchair and started out summer football workouts in a wheelchair. In mid-June after making sure the infection was gone,

they put in a new knee again. “Since then I have been rehabbing and working hard to get back to normal. I missed about a week of football right after my surgery in June but have been at practice since then and I am feeling pretty good now.” Participation gains short yardage Concerns over the risk of concussion have left many to wonder about the future of football. But a national survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations revealed a slight participation increase from 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE to 2015. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS There were 24 states, ColoSealed bids forincluding the construction of City of Arvada, Project in No. 11-man 15-SR-04 entitled, rado, that had an increase Star Acres and Oberon Acres Sanitary Sewer to Mainthe Installation, be received at football, according NFHSwillreport the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 compiled fromam across the nation. When on September 8th and then publicly opened and read aloud. combining boys and girls participation The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting ofin AdBids, Information for Bid6-man, 8-man,vertisement 9-man, for girls and 11-player ders, Special Conditions, Addendum when football in 2015,issued, the combined Bid Bond, BidnumProposal, Bid and the Project Drawings may bers nationallySchedule, increased 138 from be examined at by the following locations: City to of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 1,114,253 in 2014 1,114,391. Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 9-man Colorado doesn’t sanction www.construction.com football so the combined participation for ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 three divisions Ave., in 2014 was 16,272 comReed Construction Data pared to 16,884www.reedpsp.com last season. In 11-man Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at football Colorado’s participation numbers www.rockymountainbidsystem.com cost bid documents may be obtained increased fromNo two years ago to on at14,952 www.rockymountainbidsystem.com or after August 18th. Bid documents may 15,705 in the 2015 season. also be obtained at the office of the City upon payment $30.00 per set, According toEngineer Colorado High ofSchool which is non-refundable. Activities Association figures, there ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OFwas THE MAITEMS OF WORK ARE: a decline of 470JOR total participants 6100 LF 8” dia. PVC Sanitary from Sewer Main 1340 LF 4” dia. SDR 35 PVC Sanitary Sewer Service 21 EA 4-ft-diameter Manhole 7 EA 5-ft-diameter Manhole 12,410 CY Select Backfill 10,170 SY Temporary Asphalt Patch (15ft-min. width, 2-in depth) 80 LF Remove 6” AC Water Main and Replace with 6” PVC Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. The Project Engineer for this work is Bill Jennings, at 720-898-7643. CTY OF ARVADA Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2016-0012, Kris Miller, 5509 Balsam Street, requests a variance to create a new side lot line between two existing detached garages that are located approximately five feet apart. This would result in the each of the garages being setback approximately two and one-half feet from the proposed side property line, when section 6.2 of the Land Development Code requires a ten-foot setback. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on September 13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Kathy Drulard, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 45545 First Publication: August 25, 2016 Last Publication: August 25, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 15-SR-04 entitled, Star Acres and Oberon Acres Sanitary Sewer Main Installation, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 8th and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after August 18th. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 6100 LF 8” dia. PVC Sanitary Sewer Main 1340 LF 4” dia. SDR 35 PVC Sanitary Sewer Service 21 EA 4-ft-diameter Manhole 7 EA 5-ft-diameter Manhole 12,410 CY Select Backfill 10,170 SY Temporary Asphalt Patch (15ft-min. width, 2-in depth) 80 LF Remove 6” AC Water Main and Replace with 6” PVC Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are respons-

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Legal Notice No.: 45478 First Publication: August 18, 2016 Last Publication: August 25, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 15-BR-01 entitled Leyden Creek Trail Bridge will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 7, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data – www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on

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den Creek Trail Bridge will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 7, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data – www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after August 16, 2016. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1 LS Removal Existing Willow Trees 1 LS 30’ Span Pedestrian Bridge, Furnish and Install 50 CY Grouted Type ‘M’ Rip Rap, Furnish and Install 8 TONS Class 6 Road Base, Furnish and Install 1 EA Sign Installation 1 LS Seeding 8 HR Potholing Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available for viewing at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Matt Knight, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7660. CITY OF ARVADA Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer

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Legal Notice No.: 45546 First Publication: August 25, 2016 Last Publication: September 1, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

dated January 12, 2016, which will be www.construction.com combined with the Bid Documents to form ISqFt Plan Room – the Contract Documents for the Project. A 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, copy of the Standards may be obtained Denver, Colorado 80223 from the office of the City Engineer upon a Reed Construction Data non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holdwww.reedpsp.com ers will be notified when supplemental reRocky Mountain E-Purchasing System visions and additions are available as they at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com are adopted. The Standards are also No cost bid documents may be obtained available for viewing at no cost on the at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holdor after August 25, 2016. Bid documents ers are responsible for keeping current may also be obtained at the office of the To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 their City of Arvada Engineering Code of City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per Standards and Specifications. set, which is non-refundable. Project Engineer for the work is Matt ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Knight, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7660. MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: CITY OF ARVADA 1710 LF Installation of 1-1/4 inch Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Electrical Conduit 175 LF Installation of 2 inch Legal Notice No.: 45546 Electrical Conduit First Publication: August 25, 2016 250 LF Installation of 3 inch Last Publication: September 1, 2016 Electrical Conduit Publisher: Golden Transcript 7 EA Type Two Pull Box (Tier 22 Rated) Wheat Ridge Transcript 1 EA Electrical System Modification and and the Arvada Press Wiring 27 EA Light Standard & Luminaire (LED, Type S1, Single Pedestrian Luminaire 12’ Public Notice Pole, With Receptacle) and Light Standard Foundation Special (12’ Pole) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Miscellaneous items include clearing and Sealed bids for the construction of City of grubbing, removals and resets of existing Arvada, Project No. 14-WO-03 entitled, facilities, traffic control, removal and reOlde Town Street Lighting Improvements placement of concrete, and other appurPhase I, will be received at the office of tenances. the City Engineer until 10:00 am on Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers September 13, 2016 and then publicly must be familiar with the current City of opened and read aloud. Arvada Engineering Code of Standards The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adand Specifications for the Design and vertisement for Bids, Information for BidConstruction of Public Improvements, ders, Special Conditions, Addendum when dated January 12, 2016, which will be issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid combined with the Bid Documents to form Schedule, and the Project Drawings may the Contract Documents for the Project. A be examined at the following locations: copy of the Standards may be obtained City of Arvada Engineering Division from the office of the City Engineer upon a 8101 Ralston Road, non-refundable payment of $50.00. HoldArvada, Colorado 80002 ers will be notified when supplemental reDodge Plan Room – visions and additions are available as they www.construction.com are adopted. The Standards are also ISqFt Plan Room – available at no cost on the City's web site 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsDenver, Colorado 80223 ible for keeping current their City of ArReed Construction Data vada Engineering Code of Standards and www.reedpsp.com Specifications. Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System The Project Engineer for this work is Riley at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Pennington, at 720-898-7774. No cost bid documents may be obtained CITY OF ARVADA at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer or after August 25, 2016. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the Legal Notice No.: 45547 City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per First Publication: August 25, 2016 set, which is non-refundable. Last Publication: September 1, 2016 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Publisher: Golden Transcript MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Wheat Ridge Transcript 1710 LF Installation of 1-1/4 inch and the Arvada Press Electrical Conduit 175 LF Installation of 2 inch Electrical Conduit 250 LF Installation of 3 inch Electrical Conduit 7 EA Type Two Pull Box (Tier 22 Rated) 1 EA Electrical System Modification and Wiring

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