Arvada Press 0908 by Colorado Community Media

GLUTEN-FREE GROWTH

September 8, 2016 VO LUM E 1 2 | IS S U E 1 5

More people are cutting gluten from their diet, but the reasons vary. PAGE 12

ArvadaPress.com A publication of

J E F F E R S O N C O U N T Y, C O L O R A D O

Initiatives on streets, Internet top ballot Arvada residents will vote on both questions in November By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Alex Landeros warms up on the half-pipe while students at Standley Lake High School make their way to the parking lot for the presentation. Photos by Shanna Fortier

Anti-bullying campaign rides in Denver area schools were the first stops on the ASA High School Tour

Mykel Larrin competed in the 2012 and 2013 X-games in BMX vert. He was one of five athletes on the No place for Hurt campaign in Colorado this week.

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Standley Lake High School freshmen Kaitlyn McCubbins and Delaney Huetson stood among classmates Sept. 1, watching as BMX rider Coco Zurita repeatedly launched from the half-pipe set up in the school’s parking lot. “There was a really cool guy on the bike,” McCubbins said, referring to Zurita and his many high-flying flips. Zurrita was among five X-Games athletes that awed Denver-area students during the ASA High School Tour, part of the national No Place

for Hate campaign to stop bullying in conjunction with the U.S. Marines and the Anti-Defamation League. Other athletes on the tour were skateboarder Paul-Luc Ronchetti and BMX riders Trevor Meyer, Alex

Landeros and Mykel Larrin. “It kept me engaged,” Hueston said of the presentation. “Better than sitting in an assembly.” Campaign continues on Page 4

Next stop: quiet zones along commuter rail Arvada, Wheat Ridge to be quiet zones for G-Line horn

Arvadans could be shelling out a few more nickels for purchases within city limits and deciding whether the city can offer better internet service, depending on the outcome of two ballot measures in November. At its Aug. 29 meeting, Arvada City Council unanimously added two questions to the ballot: a half-cent sales-anduse tax increase for street improvements and an opt-out of Senate Bill 152, which would allow more options for broadband services. “I think there’s a time to let the voters to decide issues, and this is clearly one of those times,” said city councilman John Marriott. “I have a lot of faith in the people of Arvada. I think they make great calls all the time and I have no doubt they will do that in this particular case.” The sales-and-use tax If passed, the sales tax increase will begin Jan. 1 and conclude Dec. 31, 2028. The current sales tax rate in Arvada is 3.46 percent. If the half-cent street improvement tax is approved, the sales tax rate would be 3.96 percent. That equals a nickel on a $10 purchase. In 2012 and 2015, Atkins North America, a pavement engineering firm, assessed the condition of Arvada’s streets and roads using a nationally recognized scale and rated nearly 40 percent of roads as poor or worse. With an additional funding of $2 million per year over the past four years, the overall score of the roads did not improve, city officials said. Therefore, a the current annual budget for street improvements and maintenance must increase from $6 million to $16 million. That is why council is seeking a street improvement tax. During a 2015 citizen survey, 85.02 percent of those questioned said that Arvada’s transportation infrastructure is the city’s largest and most valuable asset and Ballot continues on Page 24

By Kevin M. Smith Special to Colorado Community Media Residents near the upcoming G-Line for the commuter rail and patrons dining on patios in Olde Town Arvada often have to elevate the volume of conversations when trains — both freight and commuter rail — roll along Grandview Avenue. But within a couple months, things will quiet down — literally. As Arvada residents await their turn to hop on the train, construction crews are putting finishing touches on stations and testing is underway to keep noise to a minimum. “The construction of the G Line stations is progressing well with final landscaping, lighting, security camera Zones continues on Page 16

A worker holds a stop sign at Olde Wadsworth Boulevard as a commuter train passes over the tracks through Olde Town Arvada on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The contractor for the G-Line, Denver Transit Partners, fulfills more testing and commissioning of the G Line and employs the crossing workers who have to be there through testing until it is certified as a railroad quiet zone. Photo by Kevin M. Smith/For the Arvada Press

READY, SET, RUN Adapated Athletics continues to help kids get into sports on PAGE 19.

2 Arvada Press

September 8, 2016

FACES AMONG US

Turner Bass is a volunteer barista at Global Goods and Coffee Shop in Arvada. Photo by Shanna Fortier

HELLO

... My Name Is

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY

A glimpse of the people in our community

TURNER BASS Volunteer, music lover, Oklahoma transplant Moving to Colorado I just moved to Colorado about a year ago from Oklahoma. That’s where I did most of my growing up. I moved around a lot because of a military family. I’m a web developer for a small business education software company. That’s how I spend my hours when I’m not volunteering.

Helping others I volunteer at Global Goods and Coffee. It’s a great experience. Working in a regular environment, you get a lot of people that are there for themselves. Like everybody else, they’re just trying to make a living. But working here, everyone is here for someone else, even if you don’t know them. The coffee life I also really love the coffee atmosphere. I’d never been in it before. Working with coffee, you see people come here to gather around and be part of each other’s lives. It’s great to watch. My passion I’m a budding music producer. I write my own music and play several instruments. I play guitar, drums, keyboard. I’m a vocalist as well. That’s my passion — writing music. I’m a big fan of the singer/songwriter genre. But I also really like electronic music. Any form of electronic music. Since I was 12, it really just struck a cord with me. And it stayed. I’ve just got to produce this stuff. If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Shanna Fortier at sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Arvada Harvest Festival Grand Marshall Named Smokey Bear has been announced as the Grand Marshall for the 91st Annual Arvada Harvest Festival Parade, Saturday, Sept. 10. The theme of this year’s festivities is “The Ultimate Superhero J Showcase .“ Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of fire prevention reminds us C that we are in fire season. The potential for wildfire exists. Please be fire safe. B c West Woods Golf Club receives award West Woods Golf Club has retained its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Coopera- l tive Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon Internation- n al program. Bernie Kubistek, assistant golf course superintendent, led the effort to maintain sanctuary status. t West Woods first received the recognition in 2007 and is one of a 912 courses in the world to be designated as such. P W Red Rocks Community College faculty named to teaching chair Red Rocks Community College Foundation awarded the 20162018 Leprino Family Endowed Teaching Chair to English faculty member Stina French. French becomes the 22nd teacher to receive the appointment to the program, the only one of its kind at a Colorado community college. As the 2016-18 Endowed Teaching Chair, French receives a three-year salary enhancement of $5,000 per year and $2,500 per year for professional development. The award was initiated in 2001 when the Mike Leprino Family Foundation and Coors Brewing Company endowed the first two teaching chairs. a a Apex prepares for annual classic golf tournament The 36th annual Apex PRD Foundation Golf Tournament will be F Sept. 16 at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. l Tournament check-in starts at 7 a.m., along with breakfast i burritos, coffee and beverages, followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds help the foundation to fund community recreation y

needs. Recent projects include improvements at the Apex Simms Street Center, a lift on the district’s van, easy-access stairs at Mey- r ers Pool, sponsorship of the free summer concert series and more. For information about the 2016 tournament and other founda- f i tion fund-raising events, visit foundation.apexprd.org.

j Lake Arbor Ladies update b Lake Arbor Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Club recently completed their August tourney. Winner of the Club Championship was Kathy a Peters and the President’s Trophy was won by Isabel Abbott. In addition, the 9-hole members, during a recent golf event, a donated $1,035 to “Two Angels Foundation,” a local Arvada orga- a nization. v Golf continues at Lake Arbor through September. Located at 8600 Wadsworth Blvd. new members may join at the spring membership meeting. Contact Lee Kauffman, head pro, for more information.

2016/17 Musical Season Sponsored by

Sponsored by

6 Arvada Press

Real Estate

September 8, 2016

Real Estate

Office Warehouse Flex Space

FOR SALE

Lakewood Office/Flex $439,000 / MNU Zoning

Office: 1,128 SF Storage: 1,248 SF Total: 2,376 SF • 20 On-site parking spaces • Just steps away from Garrison Light Rail Station, West Colfax, Safeway, etc. • Suitable for medical, insurance, contractor, salon or other service office or redevelopment ®

ESTHER KETTERING

+1 303 292 3700

Retail Opportunity!

Cemetery Lots

4955A Peoria St. •10,600 sq/ft total •2515 sq/ft office •8085 sq/ft warehouse •$6.24 sq/ft/month/NNN •CAM ~$2.68 per sq/ft Available 10-1-16

Crown Hill, 3 adj. plots, Blk 51, market value $6995 ea., buy now ffo or $4500 ea. 832-228-0296

RENTALS

Condos/Townhomes

Email:robin@finnsmercantile.com

esther.kettering@cushwake.com

Ricky B’s has been on Main Street in Windsor for over 30 years. The entire building is 13,090 sf in size with four spaces. The tavern is in one space with the music venue in two spaces, but could be re-configured for three tenants for additional income. Seller will transfer existing liquor license. This is an exciting retail opportunity. Contact Andrew Dodgen. $1,400,000

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Stonegate Parker Townhouse ffo or rent 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, 2 balconys, $2400/month Please call Jim (303)669-9425

FOR SALE

1000 10th Street Golden, Colorado 80401

Westminster Office Space For Lease Downtown Golden

Class “A” Office Building For Sale Newly Remodeled, 5,942 SF Building 23 On-Site Parking Spaces Many Amenities within 3 Blocks “Motivated Seller” www.FullerRE.com (303) 534-4822

SELL $995

* Free Market Analysis * Sign & Lockbox * MLS Placement * No Upfront Fees * Internet Exposure

R E A L T O R

720-560-1999

call, text, or e-mail 91SUGARSTONE@GMAIL.COM

+1 303 292 3700

chris.ball@cushwake.com

FULL SERVICE BROKERAGE 17 YEARS!

Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.fftt. Rents from $200-$1750/month. Full serrvvice. 405-409 S Wilcox

Castle Rock

Wasson Properties 719-520-1730

+2.8% MLS CO-OP *Call For Details

B ES T O F T H E B EST

Charles’ Realty

ESTHER KETTERING OR CHRIS BALL

esther.kettering@cushwake.com

Like us on Facebook

Room for Rent

Run a 2 column x 2” ad in two counties Adams & Jefferson or Arapahoe & Douglas counties

$50 A WEEK! Reserve space 303-566-4091

GOLDEN COLORADO/ APPLEWOOD

Clean, furn ranch. Rooms fr. $395 to $425 inc. lndry, $50 util. NS/NP. ST/LT lease. bkgr ck 303-279-5212 or 847-727-7700

Scan here to connect.

Roommates Wanted Housemate wanted

ffo or lower half of beautiful split-level home near the Arrvvada Center. Private: lg bedroom, lg family room, 3 closets, 3/4 bath. Shared: kitchen, laundry, garage w/extra storage space. $975/mth includes all utilities. 720-635-3707.

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

           



SAT SUN MON

10am to 6pm 11am to 5pm Noon to 6pm

Thrive Home Builders is a local Denver company that has been leading energy efficient home building in Colorado for 23 years, and we’re committed to building healthy homes, free of toxic chemicals that hurt your family and the environment. We build homes that deliver a better living experience. Why do we do it? Because your home should do more.

Arvada Press 7

September 8, 2016

hIt ThE jAcKpoT! DRIVE FOR US AND WE’LL PUT $2000 BIG ONES IN YOUR POCKET.

JUST ANOTHER GREAT BENEFIT OF BEING AN RTD DRIVER At RTD, we believe happy employees make our customers happy. That’s why we do the little things and the big things to make employees feel special. Like making you eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus when you become a bus driver or light rail operator. Our complete beneﬁts package also includes paid time oﬀ, pension and retirement savings plans, medical, dental, and much more. So apply today for a great career.

Apply now at rtd-denver.com/drive

EEO/AA/DRUG FREE

8 Arvada Press

September 8, 2016

Jeffco’s archives celebrate a quarter century

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Property tax appraisal cards, aerial maps, Justice of the Peace dockets, county commission minutes and marriage applications, all going back to the 1860s. These are just a handful of the materials visitors can get lost in at the Jefferson County Archives. “When working on our two books about Lakewood, and West Colfax property research, the archives have proved invaluable,” said Bob Autobee, of the cultural resources firm of Autobee & Autobee in Lakewood. “It’s a great resource that deserves more attention than it gets.” The archives celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, which makes it a perfect time to learn about the little-known resource, said Ronda Frazier, county archicubic feet of collection material vist of the past seven years. boxes of “We have all material kinds of people come through bound here,” Frazier volumes said. “Students working on remaps search projects, genealogists, age historians, range of documents environmental requests firms and hisfor information torical societanswered in 2015 ies.” The archives are located in the Laramie Building, 3500 Illinois St., Ste. 2350, and are open by appointment. Researchers cannot check out any of the material, and are supervised to ensure documents are not damaged or removed. “There is some really interesting stuff here, and because it’s the 25th anniver-

BY THE NUMBERS

1,300 700

1,670

715 1859-2014 534

The Jeffco Archives collection includes everything from incorporation records to tax assessment rolls and all Columbine records releases to the public. Photos by Clarke Reader sary and October is American Archives Month, we’ve launched a social media campaign to let people know what is here,” said Jeremy Fleming, outreach program manager with the county. “We have Jeffco employees who have worked here for years and didn’t know we had the archives.” The county’s old documents were kept prior to 25 years ago, but not carefully maintained, managed and cataloged like they have been since. Records were spread around in the courthouse vault, basement closets of various county buildings, over the garage of the Lakewood Library, in a warehouse on Violet Street, and in a cell block in the former jail, Frazier said. There has been a noticeable uptick in interest since the county started its social media campaign, Frazier said, with many people interested in learning more about their genealogy or the history of their property. “It’s up to me to know how the records work,” she said. “It really is like playing detective sometimes.” Some of the most sought-after items

UNLEAs h the FI ERCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Golf ScramblE Breast & Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser

Copper Creek Golf Course · Shotgun start at 10:30am $60 Single · $240 Foursome · Men & Women Welcome Winners will receive a 2016/17 Copper Season Pass

BenniEs & Bubbly JJ’s Rocky Mountain Tavern · 8:30-10:30am $35 Ticket for Bottomless Breakfast and Champagne Beverages Register online at GoDirtyGirl.com/Copper

include tax appraisal cards, which the archives have for almost every property in the county, and tax lists, which are special because they don’t exist in any other form. “These lists put a person at a specific place and time,” Frazier explained. “There are all kinds of uses, from fun stuff to important things like establishing someone’s rights.” When the Autobees and other volunteers were doing research on the history of buildings along West Colfax, they found tax appraisal cards that were believed to have been lost forever. “A lot of of property owners had gotten rid of this information due to space constraints,” Autobee explained. “That this information still exists is going to be an immense help to people doing historical research.” Some of the most notable items in the collection include gifts from the county’s sister counties in Asia, Adolph Coors’ marriage certificate and the first state census book from 1885. The Justice of the Peace dockets provide interesting reading for those curious about the kinds of laws

Jeffco’s Archives include material going back as far as 1859, and are accessible by appointment.

IF YOU GO Jefferson County Archives Laramie Building, 3500 Illinois St., Ste. 2350, Golden 303-271-8448 archivist@jeffco.us www.jeffco.us/archives enforced in the county throughout the years. At some point, Frazier hopes to begin digitizing some of the documents. But right now, she said, there isn’t enough time or money to launch a project of that scale. “The greatest feeling is when you’re helping someone find something, and you find something unexpected that answers their question,” she said. “I call that the research find — and giving them a piece of the puzzle like that is the best feeling.”

Brand New Senior Community

Reach Stars FOR THE

A PLACE OF LIGHT & LOVE OFF /mo $200 ALL MEMORY CARE SUITES

• Caring, Responsive Staff • Executive Chef-prepared Meals • Licensed Nurse, 7 Days a Week • Short-term Respite Stays

720.250.9405

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE of WHEAT RIDGE

38th & Kipling MorningStarSeniorLiving.com

Miners Alley Playhouse

Co m e P l a y i n t h e Al l e y ! Sept. 9 ~ Oct. 16 minersalley.com 303.935.3044

Careers

September 8, 2016

Careers

Arvada Press 9

Up to $12.50/hr to start

Advertise: 303-566-4100

JOIN THE KUM & GO TEAM!

Compensation

NOW HIRING: ALL POSITIONS AND ALL SHIFTS INCLUDING MANAGEMENT IN THORNTON, CO! Do you have passion for great customer service? Kum & Go is now hiring for all positions and all shifts - including management - in Thornton, CO!

Think Fast. Think FedEx Ground.

• Three pay increases within the first year of employment • Tuition reimbursement program • Career advancement opportunities • Weekly paycheck/direct deposit

Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years of age

FedEx Ground is now hiring part-time package handlers for multiple shifts.

• Must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform other related duties

Multiple locations throughout the Denver Metro area.

All interested candidates must attend a sort observation at our facility prior to applying for the position.

Full-time and flexible schedules available in some locations.

For more information or to register for a sort observation, please visit

www.WatchASort.com Competitive Wages, Great Benefit Packages and Growth Opportunities

Apply Online Today at www.kumandgo.com

FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

LOCAL CLASS A & B DRIVERS AND DIESEL MECHANIC NEEDED (Castle Rock)

Help Wanted

You’ve driven the rest, now come drive the BEST!

Academy for Dental Assisting Careers Fall Classes

Come join our family. . .

Brighton, Longmont, Littleton

Classes Start September 17th

Administrative Assistant Busy airport office needs full-time professional individual to answer phones and perform a variety of routine clerical and bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate communicates pleasantly and effectively, remains calm under pressure, is organized and able to prioritize tasks, is willing to learn and possesses a full range of skills and experience involving reception, accounts payable, general office and computers. Type/keyboard 50 wpm and transcribe from recorded dictation. Word processing & spreadsheet skills a must. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Publisher preferred. High School or equivalent with two-year general office experience required. $15.00 per hour with excellent benefits and 40l(k). Apply in person at the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7800 South Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. EOE. For more details or a copy of our application for employment, go to www.centennialairport.com.

Haulaway, a family owned company since 1963, is currently seeking great Commercial Roll-Off & Rear Loader Drivers to add to our team! Be part of a great company and home every night. Drivers with a minimum of 2 years experience, a clean MVR and be able to pass a drug and physical screening! Also Hiring Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 3 years experience. Haulaway not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY! Apply online at www.crrwasteservices.com, call Dino at 714-372-8273 or e-mail resume to dinod@crrmail.com

A grouping of job listings in and around YOUR community

job board

Drivers Wanted

CDL and Non-CDL Posit

ions Available

Benefits Bonuses Competitive Pay

Newspapers Carriers for Pa

rker area:

Email snevins@colo

radocommunitymed

Email Resume to allbrig

htsanitation@gmail.com or visit http://allbrigh tsanitation.com

See ad in Classified

all bright sanitatio

ia.com

Section

YOUR listing in the

iroment - Training Provided

Competitive Wages - Fun Env

feel free to contact one of Apply via the link below or mation: our locations for more infor

Transportation: 982-1998 2324 • North Terminal: 303Central Terminal: 303-982inal: 303-982-5215 Term t Wes • 7 905 982South Terminal: 303Food Services: 303-982-6748 648

8751 org/jobsboard.do?districtid=5 https://platform.teachermatch. Search Job Categories: ce Transportation • Food Servi

tylistCareers/default.asp

No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Local company is looking for drivers to transport railroad crews up to a 200 mile radius from Denver. Must live within 20 miles of Denver, valid driver’s license, must be 21 years or older, and a pre-employment drug screen is required. A company vehicle is provided, paid training, and benefits. Compensation is $11.16 per hour. Apply online at www.renzenberger.com

Love Children?

Primrose School is looking for a few exceptional folks to help our pre-schoolers (6mos-5years) grow. Full/part time positions are available for Lead and Assistant Teacher, and Nap Nannies. Retired teachers are encouraged to inquire. Please call or come in for information. Primrose School of West Woods 16395 West 64th Avenue Arvada, CO 800007 303.431.5437 mail@primrosewestwoods.com www.primrosewestwoods.com Medical Needed Part Time / Full Time MA, LPN or RN in Highlands Ranch/Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office. Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756

Seniors’ Resource Center is looking for wonderful P/T staff. Personal Care Providers @ $10.50-$11.50/hr, CNA’s & QMAP @ $11.50/hr for Adult Day, & Bus Drivers @ $12.50/hr. Send resume to hiring@srcaging.org. Drug Free Workplace. EOE.

job board section,

Join a company dedicated to creating successful and satisfying careers for styli sts.

Email dooca1@regisconnect call 720-495-1631

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME

Personal Care Provider, Drivers & CNA’s

To place

http://www.regiscorp.com/NA/Careers/S

303-774-8100

academyfordentalassistingcareers .com

call your Classified Sales Consultant TODAY!

303-566-4100

To advertise your business here, call Karen at 303-566-4091

10 Arvada Press

VOICES

September 8, 2016

LOCAL

The good and bad of having nothing to lose “There is no tomorrow for you, and that makes you all VERY. DANGEROUS. PEOPLE!” — “The Replacements” Yes, I’m afraid it’s true — every tiny bit of wisdom I have I have stolen from a sports movie. Of course, that’s not entirely true. I do have my own extensive catalog of mistakes and screw-ups to draw lessons from as well. But what that line — from an enjoyable if sophomoric movie — does highlight is a phenomenon I’ve come to appreciate more and more as the years go by. The idea is that, when people have much to lose, they tend to risk little; but when people perceive themselves as having nothing to lose, they take greater risks. Sometimes, these risks are foolish and dangerous. But sometimes those risks change the world. For example, I have, of late, been bingelistening to the soundtrack from the Broadway musical “Hamilton” (if you haven’t heard it, it’s wonderful! Not great for casual listening, but very interesting.) In the musical, which, near as I can tell, is reasonably accurate from a historical standpoint, the character of Alexander Hamilton is portrayed as an intellectual force of nature driven by a prickly brand of divine discontent that eventually alienates almost everyone from him. But, in his drive, he writes more than half the Federalist Papers, which were the main argument in favor of the U.S. Constitution, and almost single-handedly created the

U.S. financial system, which, whatever its flaws, also enabled the westward expansion of the country. In the end, he is shot and killed by a political rival (who used to be a friend), and his death is unremarked upon by two of the other intellectual giants of the Michael Alcorn day, Thomas Jefferson HITTING and James Madison. Of course, much HOME of his fame can be attributed to his status as a war hero. After forming his own militia to fight the British in New York, he is credited with leading a raid to steal a battery of British cannons that had been abandoned by the Brits. According to one of his friends, Hamilton, after absconding with the cannon, returned calmly through withering artillery fire to the site of the battery to retrieve his musket. He later became George Washington’s senior aide. What would lead a man to be like that, to have that lack of fear and that drive? Because he thought he had little to lose — his father disappeared when he was 10, his mother died when he was still a child, his cousin, who he lived with, committed suicide. Nothing to lose, no responsibilities be-

yond himself. A very dangerous person. Malcolm Gladwell devotes quite a bit of ink to this idea in “David and Goliath.” In particular, when he profiles a doctor who fits the description of “nothing to lose,” who through fairly brutal protocols found a cure for a horrible disease. He was willing to break the rules to get to his desired end, because he’d lived much of his life outside the purview of “the rules.” Of course, Gladwell also points out that the percentage of people who overcome those disadvantages to actually change the world is very small — most of them go outside the rules in self-destructive and, ultimately, self-defeating ways. I think about that idea a lot in the context of many of our current political discussions, and, in particular, around the idea of race relations in America. I wonder if Martin Luther King Jr. felt that he had little to lose when he went to the Washington Mall, or if his call for peaceful change came from a calmer, more hopeful place. What is clear, as I watch everything from riots in Milwaukee to Colin Kaepernick, is that there seems to be a growing sense of hopelessness, of having “nothing to lose.” That could either be great… Or it could be very dangerous for the country. Very dangerous, indeed. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

A publication of

722 Washington Ave, Unit 210 Golden, CO 80401 Mailing address: 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: ArvadaPress.com

To Subscribe call 303-566-4100

President JERRY HEALEY jhealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Executive Editor ANN MACARI HEALEY ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Editor GLENN WALLACE gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Community Editor SHANNA FORTIER sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Majors/Classiﬁed Manager ERIN ADDENBROOKE eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Marketing Consultant BARB STOLTE bstolte@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Business Manager AUDREY BROOKS abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Production Manager ERIN FRANKS efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Operations Manager LINDSAY NICOLETTI lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com

We welcome event listings and other submissions. Please visit our website, click on the Submit Your News tab and choose a category from the drop down menu.

Columnists & Guest Commentaries The Arvada Press features a limited number of regular columnists, found on these pages and elsewhere in the paper, depending on the typical subject the columnist covers. Their opinions are not necessarily those of the Arvada Press.

Clinton and Trump reveal hairy problems Maybe because I have unruly hair, I stay awake at night thinking about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. I wonder if they struggle with their hair the way I do. And what if they were to compare notes about their hair? At half-past midnight, Hillary Clinton’s cell phone rings. “I’m in bed!! Who has the nerve to call me so late and wake me up?” “Donald Trump here. Would you rather I email you?” “Oh God, no! No email!!!” “Okay, Hillary. Calm down.” “What do you want, Donald?” “Hillary dear, I look at myself on the TV news. My hair looks like a blur — and frizzy! In one photo it blew straight up like a volcano and exposed my hairline. I didn’t look presidential. With all the campaigning you do, Hillary, flying here and there in different climates, how do you keep your hair looking so obedient, so under control? I’m thinking of using furniture shellac.” “Donald! Shellac would destroy what real hair you have left. I really do have to go back to sleep.” “Sorry to bother you so late. But just before you hang up — please tell me what products you use?” “I don’t use much, Donald. I wash my

hair with Head and Shoulders.” “Head and Shoulders, Hillary? Isn’t that for dandruff?” “No, I mean, yes! But I’m not flaky!” “After you shampoo, how do you finish your hair off?” “I let it air dry. No hairdryers.” Mary McFerren “Ah, maybe that’s Stobie why my comb-over looks like a brush fire. WIT AND I’ve been drying it too GRIT much.” “Donald, do you want your hair to look less like orange cotton candy?” “Yes.” “Try sponge rollers.” “Rollers! I’ll never stoop that low, Hillary.” “But rollers give your hair definition. And your hair looks too brassy, Donald. What hair color do you use?” “None, my dear lady. My hair is completely natural.” “But Donald, you used to be dark-haired. Dark hair turns gray, not dog-puke blonde.”

“Let’s keep this friendly. You used to be a brunette, too, Hillary, not a peroxide blonde. Do you wear a wig?” “A wig is tempting, Donald Trump. But I don’t want to wig out.” “I thought of a rug, Hillary. But then people might think I’m a snake oil salesman. Not authentic.” “OK, Donald, You’ve been open with me, even vulnerable. I’ll share one secret with you. Humidity makes my hair limp. I buy hairspray by the truckload.” “Tell me, dear lady, what brand? I need a better hairspray.” “It’s called Lock It by L’Oreal. Just don’t use shellac or varnish.” “I’m writing this down, Hillary.” “OK, Donald, this has to end. I have a big day tomorrow.” “Fair enough. Good night, Hillary.” “Good night, Donald.” Mary McFerren Stobie is an author of the humorous memoir “You Fall Off, You Get Back On” available at Jefferson County Library, independent bookstores and Amazon.com. Stobie is a public speaker and entertainer. She visits book clubs upon request. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com or her website www. marystobie.com.

Want your own chance to bring an issue to our readers’ attention, to highlight something great in our community, or just to make people laugh? Why not write a letter of 300 words or fewer. Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone. Email letters to editor@coloradocommunitymedia.com Deadline Fri. 5 p.m. for the following week’s paper.

What is Sustainable Printing? It’s the paper: Biodegradable, renewable, recycled, reusable. It’s the ink: Soy based inks are used, reused then recycled. It’s the plate: Process-free plates eliminate VOC’s and reduce water usage. It’s the press: Using cold-set presses reduces the amount of VOC’s put into the air. It’s the location: Printed locally reducing shipping and postage costs, while saving gas, emissions and time.

Arvada Press 11

September 8, 2016

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support Jeffco Schools 3A and 3B I support Jeffco Schools 3A and 3B because it is time to invest in the future of our students and community. State-level budget challenges have hurt Jeffco, and our students have received $481 million less than was supposed to be budgeted during the past five years. Jeffco is also not receiving any of the marijuana tax. The mill and bond will provide a local solution that benefits all of Jeffco’s neighborhood, option and charter schools. The mill levy override, 3A, will allow Jeffco Schools to expand music, art, STEM and vocational programs throughout the district. It will allow schools

to invest in more counselors and in-school mental health programs for our students. It will also allow Jeffco to attract and retain quality teachers in our classrooms and continue Jeffco’s tradition of excellence. The bond, 3B, will allow Jeffco to build schools in parts of the county that are growing, address maintenance and security issues, and move sixth graders to middle school to enhance their academic experience. Jeffco’s schools are 45 years old on average, and every school has maintenance needs. The maintenance backlog is a direct result of the shortage in state funding, and our students will succeed best in schools that are equipped with the technology and equipment necessary to prepare

them for 21 century jobs. We can’t rely on additional state funding to meet those needs, so we must stand together as a community to support our students and our future. Please join this Jeffco parent and homeowner and vote yes on 3A and 3B on Nov. 8. Lisa Cook, Westminster st

What I think a president should be Sorry these personal observations are not jokes, but some of the simple questions that I have. Should a person be considered to be Commander and Chief of our Armed Forces if they have not demonstrated a respectful understanding of some of these points? First, no matter if a person wore

“Blue” or “Gray,” were a Native American hero or a prisoner of war, was part of the winning or losing side of armed conflict — these are people who put their lives on the line for something they believed in. I believe that measure of dedication should bring those people a respect that goes beyond a simple like or dislike. Second, Should a person get a chance to become one of the fathers of our country when apparently they failed to teach their own offspring the value and responsibility of registering to vote? Third, when such real problems such as a rusting infrastructure, funding challenges for education, falling living conditions in some inner cities, questions about the military industrial complex, the

environment, word wide hunger, and so many other presidential challenges are considered “boring,” and when simple requests for actual plans or solutions are met with silence — what are we to think? Fourth, to say from a national podium to a country as vast and diversified as America, that one could imagine that there might be riots if things don’t go his way ...Well, I must only suggest that all the people of this country, to mention just a few — teachers, hospital staff, farmers, street workers, and more of all kinds — that we deserve a better president than the one described above. Joseph L. Linton, Golden

Great hobby for kids in the worst of situations There is something special about seeing a child with a fishing pole in his hand and an expression of intensity on his face. Kids and fishing go together, kind of like Tom Sawyer in the quiet, peaceful story days of the past. The national fishing organization, Bassmaster, and its staff said it best in their recent monthly publication, describing how children and fishing are a wholesome combination: “...Fishing is about moral values and decency…It’s part of the fabric of our society…There’s nothing much immoral that’s going to happen when you’re trying to catch a fish. It’s legal, it’s honorable, and it’s fun…Trying to catch a fish teaches youngsters the value of working toward a goal, that sometimes doesn’t go our way, that’s how life works … Anglers are pretty good people … people of decent respectable values that can constructively teach young people by showing them … What better way is there to show a young boy or girl how to enjoy a good, valued day in nature’s environment safe from drugs, crime, being harmful to others or tempted mischief.” It seems very clear, while most likely coincidental, CASA (the Court Appointed

Special Advocates) of Adams & Broomfield Counties and Bassmasters have a similar mission, a similar perspective. The CASA volunteers carry a significant mantle for young children who have suffered from abuse Ron Hellbusch and neglect. This nonprofit group of juOUTDOOR dicial, legal and comLIVING munity leaders support and stand strong with young children as they move through the judicial and legal system of care and protection. CASA recruits and professionally trains volunteer advocates, who are assigned by court judges to be a voice for CASA children. Lindsay Lierman, executive director of CASA serving the 17th Judicial District in Adams and Broomfield Counties, and program director Vickie Ricord highlighted specific programs and outcomes as examples of the importance of child advocacy by the CASA volunteers. “Ninety percent of children ages 3-5

in foster care with a CASA volunteer in Adams and Broomfield Counties are enrolled in early childhood education, compared to 46 percent in foster care nationwide,” Lierman pointed out. And “99 percent of children in foster care with a CASA foster home in the 17th Judicial District graduate high school by age 18, compared to 27.5 percent across Colorado,” Ricord noted. CASA balances the guidance by the volunteer advocates and the challenge children deal with through the courts with seeking the elements of a normal kid’s life. Development director Ken Parks indicated the board of directors and staff develops a wide variety of activities in which the children and foster parents can take part. “For example,” Parks noted, “children can enjoy seasonal events, such as the upcoming fall festival and holiday party. In addition CASA volunteer advocates often enjoy outings together with their CASA children, a walk in the park, and a visit to an ice cream shop, or working together on homework.”

ST. JOAN OF ARC C AT H O L I C C H U R C H

Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains & Plains www.StJoanArvada.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30am, Mon-Sat Confessions: 8am Mon; Wed – Fri 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 am, 5:30pm

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor: Bill Sanders

Living and Sharing the Love of Christ Worship: 10:00am every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Sept – May (nursery provided)

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Arvada Christian Church 8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412 www.arvadachristian.org Sunday Worship......9:30 am Nursery Available UNITED METHODIST

S ERVICES 8 &10 am Church School

9 &10 am

5592 Independence St. 80002 Tel. 303-422-3463

6750 Carr St. Arvada, CO 80004

Now enrolling for All Precious Children Learning Center

303.421.5135 • www.arvadaumc.org Nursery Available

www.Arvadapc.org

Golden First Presbyterian Church

On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................... 9:00 am Fellowship Time ................................. 10:00 am Church School ................................... 10:30 am

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Miriam M. Dixon

Nursery provided

G/W/L/A

303-279-5591

To advertise your place of worship Call 303-566-4100

Share the life, love, and laughter of Jesus Christ! 8:30 AM - Worship in Chapel 9:00 AM -Sunday School 10:00 AM - Worship in Sanctuary www.applewoodvalleychurch.org

303-279-2162

2035 Ellis Street, Golden CO 80401

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.

OBITUARIES NESMITH

CATHOLIC

Such was the day of fun for the kids last June 10 when the CASA team hosted a “Fishing Day” at Ketner Reservoir in Westminster’s Kensington Park. Local businesses showed their support. Cabela’s donated fishing rods and reels and Walmart supplied the food. Westminster’s park staff, police and fire personnel spent time fishing and conversing with the kids. CASA staff provided a tasty barbecue and this columnist had the privilege of coordinating the event. Professionally trained CASA volunteer advocates represent more than 500 children annually in the two counties, and the organization looks to provide advocates for an additional 600 children who deserve support, encouragement, a normal life and someone close who cares. A call to CASA at 303-654-3378 could open a door and your heart to that good feeling of sharing, a sense of making a difference in a child’s life and, possibly, an extraordinary day fishing with a new young friend.

Charles Earl Nesmith Sr. passed from this life on August 31, 2016. Born on April 6, 1940, A Denver native Chuck loved being in the outdoors and working with his hands. He is survived by his wife Diane, brothers Francis (Mardi) St. Petersburg FL; James L. Los Alamos NM; sons Chuck Jr., Wayne, and Kevin; Daughters Anita Houston (Kenneth), Wanda and Michelle; 8 Grand Children and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Sylvia (Dingle), and father Earl C. Nesmith. Chuck was a member of the Boy Scouts of America as child and as an adult leader for many years where he was forever dubbed “Mr. BUCKLES

Ronald (Ron) L. Buckles Ronald (Ron) L. Buckles, 67, Arvada, CO, died 8/7/2016. Survived by wife, Jennifer, sons: Steve, John; grandsons: Evan, Mason, Colton; brother Dave. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, brother Steve, sister Debbie. Ron served in the USArmy Funeral being held at Ft Logan Crematorium, 9/23/2016,1:15pm

Charles Earl Nesmith, Sr. Apr 6, 1940 – Aug 31, 2016

Dad”. He had a passion for history, especially the American fur trade era. He was an active member of the Tallow River Trappers Association and the South Platte Valley Historical Society. He loved to travel the American west with his wife Diane and re-enact Fur Trade Era Rendezvous complete with period attire and housing and period name “Old Bear.” A former member of the board of directors of the South Platte Valley Historical Society he was instrumental in the planning and reconstruction of The Fort at Ft. Lupton (an Historically accurate recreation of the original fort built by Lancaster Lupton.) He also started the Lancaster Rendezvous held on Memorial Day each year at the Rendezvous grounds adjacent to the Ft. An avid wood and metal WERTH

Theresa Werth

Theresa Werth, 81, passed peacefully on 8/24/2016. She was a loving wife to Ken for 58 yrs. Mother to Susan(Pat), Ron and Gary(Danielle) and grandmother to Mike and Jace. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

worker he also enjoyed making various creations using woodworking and blacksmithing tools. Chuck and Diane were married on September 11, 1966. Celebration of life will be held at 2pm Sunday September 11th, 2016 at: The Fort 2001 Historic Parkway Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 (Northwest corner of County road 14 1/2 and CO Highway 85 in Ft. Lupton.) In lieu of flowers; donations can be made to the South Platte Valley Historical Society, P0 Box 633 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Arrangements are being handled by Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home 5701 Independence Street Arvada, CO 80002

We now publish:

Arvada Press, Castle Pines News Press, Castle Rock News Press, Centennial Citizen, Douglas County News Press, Elbert County News, Englewood Herald, Golden Transcript, Highlands Ranch Herald, Lakewood Sentinel, Littleton Independent, Lone Tree Voice, Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel, Parker Chronicle, South Platte Independent, Westminster Window, and Wheat Ridge Transcript.

12 Arvada Press

LIFE

LOCAL

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

September 8, 2016

Kathy Letson, right, gives customers the goods at Gluten Escape bakery in Centennial on Aug. 25. Letson says she enjoys being able to offer desserts to families that her own son, who can’t eat gluten, wasn’t able to eat as a child. Photos by Tom Skelley

Gluten-free foods

n a sunny August morning, Kathy Letson sits inside her metro-area bakery and talks about how she started her business, her voice drowned out by the doorbell’s ringing as a steady stream of customers comes and goes. Since she opened Gluten Escape in Centennial in 2012, Letson has seen her business grow as demand for gluten-free foods has increased. Though her success might seem to be the result of savvy marketing and good timing, her reasons for starting the shop were personal. “I come into this with a mother’s heart,” she said. In 1998, Letson’s son Nick was born, and it soon became By Tom Skelley | tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com apparent something wasn’t right. His teeth weren’t forming and he around the United States have Extensive studies established wasn’t growing as he should. gluten as the cause of celiac been rushing to add gluten-free “He was literdisease, an auto-immune disbeers and ciders to ally a failure-to-thrive order affecting at least 3 million their product lines. child,” she said. “When people in the U.S., according to One in five you look at the growth the Celiac Disease Center at the Americans say charts at the pediatriUniversity of Chicago. A recent they actively try cian’s office, he wasn’t study by Columbia University to include gluteneven on the graph … It researchers found an additional free foods in their million: People in was scary.” 3 million people have non-celiac diet, according to the U.S. with celiac Doctors were at a gluten sensitivity, or NCGS, a 2015 Gallup poll. disease loss to find a cause. experiencing immune system reAnd according to It wasn’t until he was sponses similar to celiac disease. million: customer research 2 1/2 years old that Together, the two conditions A strawberry lemon jam bar awaits Number of people in firm Mintel, that another pediatrician affect about 2 percent of the U.S. consumption in the Gluten Escape the United States added up to $10.5 overheard Leston and population. billion spent on kitchen in Centennial on Aug. 25. her child’s doctor, and million: Local nutritionists Angela gluten-free foods Kathy Leston, Gluten Escape’s suggested removing Money spent in the Baird and DeRosier said many of in 2013, with that owner, had practiced law for 25 gluten from the child’s U.S. on gluten-free their clients, even those without figure projected to years before opening the bakery. foods in 2006 diet. celiac disease or NCGS, report rise to $15.6 billion “I went home and relief from symptoms such as for 2016. and mother of two. “It’s had a billion: threw out every bit of ADD/ADHD, anxiety, joint pain, tremendous effect on me.” Money projected to gluten in the house,” fatigue and migraines. DeRosier On the rise Brockman, 47, said she lost 15 be spent in the U.S. Letson said, smiling. added that cancer and multiple “It’s definitely a pounds within about a year after on gluten-free foods “Now he’s 6-foot-1.” sclerosis patients have reported trend that’s increasin 2020 removing gluten from her diet. Whether or not lessened symptoms after giving ing, and I don’t She admitted she was skeptical they’ve had an experiup gluten. think everyone Sources: Columbia that eliminating gluten could ence like Letson’s, While the scientifi c commuwho wants to go make a difference in her health, Americans have heard University Medical nity hasn’t yet produced data gluten-free fully more and more about Center, Statista and to support all of these claims, but since making the change understands why gluten in recent years. U.S. Census Bureau people like Deahna Brockman she’s taken up bouldering with they should,” said Many restaurants ofaren’t waiting. her children and works out at the board-certified fer gluten-free menus, grocery “I definitely see the difference gym regularly. Holistic Nutritionist Denise stores label gluten-free items in my own body,” said BrockDeRosier. on their shelves and breweries Gluten continues on Page 13 man, a Parker photographer

gain steam

Reasons vary, but more and more people are getting rid of the substance found in wheat, other grains

BY THE NUMBERS

324

$900

$23.9

WHY GET RID OF GLUTEN? Reasons for going gluten-free vary, and the science is still out on some of the health effects of eating gluten. The medical community has established a clear cause between gluten and celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, also known as gluten intolerance. Anecdotal evidence makes the case that a gluten-free diet can alleviate many symptoms. Highlands Ranch nutritionist Denise DeRosier says many of her clients tell her they have improved energy levels, reduced joint pain and see better behavior in their children after going gluten-free. She also said that for people dealing with the inflammation of multiple sclerosis or digestive problems associated with chemotherapy, “gluten is just adding fuel to the fire.” Angela Baird of Parker is another certified nutritionist who lists numerous health benefits from eliminating gluten. She says she’s had clients suffering from depression, fatigue, skin rashes, migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and other symptoms who have all seen their issues disappear after removing gluten. Baird says she has had “one or two (clients) out of the few hundred” she’s seen who didn’t report improvement, but she’s quick to point out she isn’t certain that they completely eliminated the substance from their diet. “I always tell people to give it two weeks of your life and just see if you feel better,” she says. “Everyone can do something for two weeks.”

Arvada Press 13

September 8, 2016

Arvada Center opens season with ‘Sister Act’ Deloris (Brit West) is a lounge singer who has to hide in a convent under the watchful eye of Mother Superior (Megan Van De Hey) in the Arvada Center season opener, “Sister Act.” The musical is based on the 1992 film, but goes off in exciting different directions. Photo courtesy of the Arvada Center

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Arvada Center is kicking off its 41st season with a production that aims for the heavens — and takes the audience along with it. Rod A. Lansberry is directing the center’s production of “Sister Act,” based on the 1992 movie featuring Whoopi Goldberg. “Sister Act” runs at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., from Sept. 9 through Oct. 2. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “It’s simply a divine musical,” said Brit West, who plays Deloris Van Cartier in the show. “It’s about how music transcends all boundaries and brings people together.” The story features music from Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken, and focuses on Deloris, a club singer who is looking for her big shot when she witnesses a murder. For her own safety she is assigned a police guard, Eddie Souther (David Kaverman), and delivered into a convent and the hands of the Mother Superior (Megan Van De Hey) for her own safety. Thanks to her nun disguise, she’s able to hide from those who

Gluten Continued from Page 12

“My level of energy skyrocketed,” she said. “I feel like I’m in better shape than I was 10 years ago.” Many of her clients have similar experiences to Brockman’s after going gluten-free, said DeRosier, a Highlands Ranch resident. “They have more clarity, their moods are better, they don’t have the same depression or anxiety.” Though it may be a healthier choice for some to eat gluten-free meals, DeRosier said she doesn’t advertise her cooking as gluten-free when she entertains. “I don’t say ‘Come over for this glutenfree meal’ because the expectation is that it’s going to taste awful,” she said. “After dinner, I’ll say ‘By the way, it also happens to be gluten-free.’ “ Adapting your taste Chris Lehn owns Yumbana Shoppe in Castle Rock. After he, his wife and sons tested positive for gluten sensitivity, they quickly became dissatisfied with glutenfree fare in grocery stores. Lehn took matters into his own hands. “Unfortunately, as a gluten-free person you find yourself adapting your taste to what’s available instead of the other way around,” Lehn said. “Our goal was to make a product that is as good or better as you remember as a non-gluten-free person.” Focusing on wholesale and online shoppers, Yumbana Shoppe has made a name for itself producing a variety of pies, cakes and cookies, not to mention the “yummy banana” bread that helped Lehn arrive at the company’s name. Yumbana products are on King Soopers shelves and Lehn said he is “knocking on the door” of Safeway and other grocery stores.

are seeking her, and she starts to make a big impact on the lives of her sisters. The show’s music is a mix of genres, focusing on soul and R&B, but interweaving traditional church music and gospel. “Everyone gets a chance to show off, especially since the music changes as the show goes on,” said Kaverman. “There are some great throwbacks to classic church music. Throughout the music is so fun and joyful.” While based on the movie, Kaverman added that the musical is different in numerous points, which provide some sur-

prises for people familiar with the story. “Things don’t happen the way you’d expect them,” he said. “Still, audiences are going to feel very satisfied with how things go.” One of the most interesting parts of the show, according to the actors, is the way it explores the nuances of faith. “Mother Superior has very definite ideas of God, and Deloris challenges that,” Van De Hey explained. “She thinks God has stopped answering her prayers, and doesn’t realize Deloris is the answer —she just didn’t see it.” “Sister Act” is really a showcase for sing-

Being in large-scale distribution keeps Lehn from meeting many customers, Lehn said. But feedback at the recent Taste of Douglas County and Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food Fair in Denver has been “very, very positive.” “We literally saw hundreds of people come by, and we could hear some of them whispering about us before they got to the booth,” he said. “It was really encouraging.” He added that many parents thank him for offering treats their children otherwise wouldn’t be able to enjoy, like birthday cake and snacks for school. From behind the counter of her brickand-mortar bakery, Letson said she’s heard the same comments from parents and other customers. Gluten Escape makes a variety of baked goods, from pastries to pizza dough to pretzels, and Letson said she often makes special recipes based on customer suggestions written on an “idea board” in the shop. “We’re not here to push a product on anyone,” she said. “We’re here to try to give people what they want.” Customer loyalty is a point of pride with Letson. She said she received 80 to 100 calls a day when the store experienced a recent hiatus as it transitioned from its old location in the Denver Tech Center to the Centennial store. Letson was surprised, she said, when customers drove through blizzard conditions to receive free balls of pizza dough and pumpkin pies before the reopening. She couldn’t sell the items at the time without a health department license, so she asked her erstwhile customers to donate as they saw fit to the St. Francis Center in Denver instead. Her customer retention since reopening in December has been over 80 percent, Letson said. “When someone can go to Walmart and get gluten-free products,” she said,

“that says a lot.” Not ‘just a phase’ Like most trends, the popularity of the gluten-free diet has attracted criticism, and detractors wonder if the gluten-free diet is more about money than medicine. Dr. Patrice Michaletz-Onody, a gastroenterologist with Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology, said unless a patient has celiac disease or NCGS, there are no proven benefits to eliminating gluten from their diet. “People have gone crazy saying you’ll be cured of everything if you go off gluten,” she said. “The only thing you’ll cure for certain is celiac.” That said, she added there are no nutritional benefits to eating gluten, either. “If people come in and they’re doing something that improves their symptoms — they’re pretty happy, they’re improving their quality of life — there’s no reason to put it back in their diet,” MichaletzOnody said. “There’s nothing beneficial from it.” One aspect of the gluten-free diet that isn’t in dispute is its cost. Consumer Reports released a study in November 2014 that found a vast difference in the cost between gluten-free foods and their counterparts. Examples from the study are Duncan Hines regular brownie mix, which costs about 8 cents per serving, while Betty Crocker’s glutenfree mix costs 28 cents per serving. The per-serving cost of Nabisco’s Multigrain Wheat Thins is 31 cents, but the company’s gluten-free Sea Salt & Pepper Rice Thins are 57 cents per serving. DeRosier said she sometimes meets people who ask whether it’s all just a ploy to sell trendy, expensive food products. “I do have people who will come up to me at parties and ask if it’s all just a big marketing scam,” DeRosier said. “That’s when I try to explain to people that it isn’t

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Sister Act” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: Through Oct. 2 Tuesday - Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - 1 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 2 p.m. COST: $53 - $77 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www. arvadacenter.org/sister-act

ers and dancers, according to West, and audiences can expect to be up and dancing by the show’s end. “People should come prepared to have a good time,” Van De Hey said. “If you’re not dancing in the aisles, there’s something wrong with you.” But the real surprise of the show might just be its heart. “People might be caught off guard by the emotion,” West said. “It’s just a feel-good, family musical.”

WHERE TO EAT GLUTEN-FREE • CD’s Wings Gluten-free wings and things 7729 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster 303-467-7700, http://cdswings.com/ • Gluten Free Things Retail and home delivery baked goods 11651 64th Ave., Unit A-6, Arvada https://glutenfreethings.com/ • Nicolo’s Chicago Style Pizza Gluten-free pizza options, with delivery to Lakewood 7847 West Jewell Ave., Lakewood 303-969-9000, www.nicolospizza.com • Zest Cafe Extensive gluten-free options 2740 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Denver 303-984-4722, https://www.facebook. com/zestdenvercafe/ • Holidaily Brewing An entire brewer dedicated to gluten-free 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden 303-278-2337, www.holidailybrewing. com/

just a phase.” Lehn said he has some of the same conversations but isn’t worried it will affect his client base. “What some folks don’t understand is that this isn’t a fad, it’s a diet,” he said, adding that even people like athletes and those without health requirements are trying to remove gluten from their diets. “When you start adding up all of these groups, you’re talking about a large section of people,” he said. “We get a new customer diagnosed every day.”

ASSISTED LIVING and MEMORY CARE Specials:

50% OFF New Resident FIRST MONTH’s Rent

When you choose

Senior Living Community Take a video tour at

www.MountainVista.net

MOUNTAIN VISTA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY. Offer good thru Oct. 31, 2016

Independent Living Assisted Living Rehab Stays Memory Care Skilled Nursing 4800 Tabor Street, Wheat Ridge, CO. 80033

303-421-4161

www.MountainVista.net

Plus receive up to

1500

Towards Moving Expenses!

14 Arvada Press

September 8, 2016

Belmar’s annual Festival Italiano returns bigger than ever

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s September, which means everyone gets to be Italian for a weekend at Belmar’s 13th annual Festival Italiano. The festival benefiting Project Angel Heart is Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11, this year. Events run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the 10th, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 11th, all at Belmar, 464 Teller St. “The children’s grape-stomping and all the vendors are always visitor favorites, and are back this year,” wrote Vicki Dunbar, Belmar’s marketing coordinator, in an email interview. “We are pleased to announce the return of Derek Evilsizor, who performs Frank Sinatra songs, this year. He is a crowd favorite and should not be missed. Plus, we will have Ferrari and Italian motorcycle displays.” Last year’s festival brought in more than 110,000 visitors, and with plenty of new features, as well as returning favorites, here’s what you need to know about this year’s festival: 1. Project Angel Heart Funds from the festival go to support Project Angel Heart, which delivers nutritious food to those dealing with life-threatening illness. The project was founded in 1991 to address the challenge of getting food to people who cannot physically get to the grocery store, or don’t have money to afford food because of the costs of care. What started with volunteers taking lasagna to 12 individuals living with HIV/AIDS has grown into a free meal delivery area that encompasses 640 square miles of metro Denver and 164 square miles in the Colorado Springs area. 2. What’s new this year The wandering street entertainment has been expanded, and there is a new entertainment stage. In addition to Evilsizor, Chicago’s Vince Chiarelli Band will also be performing. Additional new features include free

During the annual Festival Italiano, visitors have the opportunity to sample some of the ﬁnest Italian cooking in the area. Photo courtesy of Belmar caricature drawings on the plaza, the Ferrari Club of Denver displaying cars on the south side of Teller Street and Sons of Italy Gruppo Di Motocicletta displaying Italian motorbikes on the north side. Nine new vendors include Tstreet Roadhouse Belmar, Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant, My Poor Meatball, Racca Pizzeria Napoletana, Sogno Toscano Olive Oil Boutique, Gel Italian Ice, Colorado Firefighter Calendar, Talarico’s Italian Taste and Yaffa’s Savory. 3. What is returning this year To benefit Project Angel Heart, the popular bag-decorating station is back, as is the Balistreri Vineyards children’s grape stomp. Visitors can also watch flag-thrower performances from Florence, Italy, scope out the two-day Bocce Tournament, and take Italian lessons from The Italian Institute. Artists and artisans also will be selling their wares.

I M P ORTA N T B E N EF I T I N F O R M AT I O N F O R F O R M E R WOR KE R S OF

Rocky flats & Coors porCElain

LAKEWOOD’S ITALIAN HISTORY According to research by Bob Autobee, of the cultural resources ﬁrm of Autobee & Autobee in Lakewood, there wasn’t much of an Italian-American presence in Lakewood during the last half of the 19th century through the ﬁrst half of the 20th century.

schools in Jefferson County. Some notable Italian-Americans in Lakewood’s past include: Marion Iacino, who immigrated to the U.S. from Italy in 1901. Iacino opened the Diamond A Market on 15th and Lawrence in Denver, eventually opening the East Jefferson Market at 8125 W. Colfax in 1947. He built a new store at 1530 Carr, which was primarily a wholesale meat market.

Migration of the ﬁrst and second generations of Denver’s ItalianAmericans to Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood happened in the late 1940s through early 1960s because of new suburban housing options and better Thomas Farnacci opened the

4. What you can’t miss This year, don’t miss the authentic Italian flag-thrower performances, Bocce tournament and the new caricature artists in the plaza.

Lakewood Grill at 7555 W. Colfax sometime before 1945. He built the current Lakewood Grill, which still operates to this day, at 8100 W. Colfax in 1951. Dino DiPaolo opened Dino’s at 10040 W. Colfax in 1961, followed by Ramon’s in 1970 and Dino’s Other Place in 1978. Other established Italian-American business people in Lakewood who are still going strong include Joe Margotte at Chicago Beef and Bob Boffa at Deli Italia at 20th and Wadsworth.

“Bocce is so much fun to watch, especially if you’ve never seen a game played Italian style,” Dunbar said. “There’s something fun for everyone.”

Watch the Parade & Enjoy the Fair — for FREE!

Saturday, September 17 • 9am–Noon

Food & Drinks Vendor Booths

arade Pet Costume P s st te n and Co

MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS Tuesday, Sept. 13th 10 am or 2 pm

Thursday, Sept. 15th 10 am or 2 pm

Longmont Elks Club 306 Coffman Street Longmont, CO 80501

Apex Field House 5724 Oak Street Arvada, CO 80002

• Learn if you qualify for benefits up to $400,000 through the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)

Flyball & Agility Demos Family-Friendly Fun & Games

THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

TITLE SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSOR

• Learn about no-cost medical benefit options • Learn how to apply for consequential medical conditions and for impairment re-evaluation for approved conditions We did our part to keep America free!

For More Information

888.903.8989 info@coldwarpatriots.org coldwarpatriots.org

Registration is still open! For more information, visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Tobys-Parade

Arvada Press 15

September 8, 2016

A star in the operations role Undersheriff Ray Fleer retires after 37 years with Jeffco sheriff’s ofﬁce

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Jefferson County Undersheriff Ray Fleer imagines he will probably play an occasional round of golf with his colleagues at the sheriff’s office during his retirement. But golf is not one of the pastimes he’ll give high priority. He enjoys the social aspect of the game, but he admittedly is not very good at it. “I’d rather go fishing,” Fleer said. Fleer, 63, retired Sept. 1 after 37 years with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. y Before that, he spent about five years as a patrol officer with the Gunnison Police Department during college. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western State, but he always wanted to be a police officer. Fleer envisioned an exciting career that gave him an opportunity to be involved in the community. And exciting it was, he said. “No two days were alike.” The undersheriff — which Fleer considers to be the best seat in the house — manages the operations of the sheriff’s office. In Jeffco, that includes four divisions: detentions/jail; support services, which is everything from dispatch to IT to recruiting; patrol; and investigations. “This role is responsible for making sure people are well-trained, prepared to do their job and that we have the right people in the right position,” Fleer said. Ted Mink, former Jeffco sheriff who now works with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, appointed Fleer as undersheriff in 2003, after Fleer had been chief for a couple of different divisions. “It was a great 12 years we had togeth-

er,” Mink said, adding that Fleer had the respect of everyone in the sheriff’s office — and the people of Jefferson County. And he has a great sense of humor, Mink said. “You have to have that in this job.” Sheriff Jeff Shrader is appointing Division Chief Patsy Mundell as his new undersheriff. Mundell joined the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in 1986 and has been a division chief since 2002. Through the years, Mundell has worked in every division of the sheriff’s office and, she said, learned something new from every one of them. “Throughout my career, (Fleer) was my supervisor,” Mundell said. “He’s an excellent mentor, very compassionate. I never felt I was working for him, always with him.” At Fleer’s retirement celebration, Shrader presented Fleer with a sheriff’s star — a special recognition rarely awarded, and then only at the discretion of the sheriff, Shrader said. Fleer “has been instrumental in leading the sheriff’s office in an operational role, through tough times and in preparation for the future,” Shrader said. “We’re going to miss him deeply.” In Fleer’s opinion, it was he who had the privilege of working with two sheriffs with distinctly different styles. He enjoyed all his colleagues and said he will miss most the people with whom he worked alongside. “You form so many relationships with incredible people,” he said. “Even with 825 employees, it still retains somewhat of a family feel.” Among the changes Fleer has seen over the years, one of the best is the advanced training law enforcement now receives — a benefit to the community and deputies — to address increasing challenges that include mental health issues on patrol and in detention. When Fleer started in law enforcement, there was only a five-week training

academy. Now, officers spend 22 weeks in the academy, followed by an additional 16 weeks of field training. “The job has gotten so complex,” he said. Now, he’s anticipating simpler days. Fleer has been married to his wife Ellen, an attendant secretary at a local elementary school, for 44 years. She plans on finishing up this school year before she retires. The Fleers raised one son, Jason, 40, who has two children — a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old — who are involved in high school sports. Fleer is looking forward to more fishing trips with his son and attending his grandchildren’s swim meets and cheerleading events. And Fleer and his wife will continue to live in south Jefferson County. “It is,” he said, “kind of the center of our life right now.”

Undersheriff Ray Fleer listens as School Resource Ofﬁcer Deputy Dee Patterson gives him a heartfelt goodbye at his retirement celebration Sept. 1. Fleer is one of those people who is always there, Patterson said. “He was always available, and his door was always open,” she said. Photo by Christy Steadman

Furnace or Boiler Broke? AAARK CAN HELP!!

Call Aaark Total Home Services Today for a

FREE ESTIMATE.

303-431-8015

25 OFF

ANY SERVICE WITH THIS AD

Call Us for Fast, Reliable Service

www.aaark.biz

Serving Arvada since 1984

Coupon not valid with any other special offers or discounts. Good through 10/1/2016

TOTAL HOME SERVICES

Farmer’s Market Everyday! Locally Grown Fresh Produce Colorado Peaches • Green Beans • Cucumbers • Pickling Pickles Homegrown Corn • Hydroponic Lettuce • Basil Homegrown Tomatoes • Zucchini • Squash Rocky Ford Cantaloupe & Watermelon Variety & Assortment Of Peppers & Chili’s

(303)427-2596 5820 Lowell Blvd. Denver, CO 80221 Mon-Fri 9:00 - 6:00 Sat 9:00 - 5:00

Bethel Biblical

“Hands Across the Sea” Highways to Zion - A Celebration of Love and Support for Israel

CARRIER of the MONTH

CONGRATULATIONS Patti Bloomquist WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION ENJOY YOUR $50 GIFT CARD COURTESY OF

Sunday September 18th 10am-3pm 10am-12pm • Special program! 12pm-3pm • An afternoon of food and fun for all! Special Speakers - Live Music - Israeli Dancing - Exhibits Petting Zoo - Photographer - Face Painting - Israeli Food

Bethel Biblical Church 9785 W. 9th Avenue Lakewood CO 80215 www.bethelbiblical.org 303-445-9391

Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

16 Arvada Press

September 8, 2016

Zones

HIGH SCHOOL

AWARDS

Colorado Community Media is hosting a High School Football Fans’ Choice Awards Contest Anyone can register and vote for their favorite teams, players coaches, spirit groups and more!

VOTING STARTS SEPTEMBER 26! Best Front Range Team Best Quarterback Best Running Back Best Wide Receiver Best Defensive Lineman Best Linebacker Best Defenseive Back Best Offensive Lineman Best Kicker Best Head Coach Best Assistant Coach Best Cheerleading Squad Best Dance Team Best Band Best Mascot

GET YOUR VOTES READY!

Presented By:

Best Team Name Best Student Section Best Booster Club Best Post Game Food Fest High School Hangout Best Doctor for Sports Injuries Best Student Section Chant Most Spirited Individual Student Best Rivalry Game Best Supporter of School Sports (or sponsor specific category) Best H.S football movie Best Field/Stadium Best Concession Stands Best H.S Colors

Maria VanderKolk, communications manager for the city of Arvada, said RTD is handling the logistics and infrastructure costs for the quiet zone on the G-Line, Continued from Page 1 which runs parallel to a freight line. But the city is familiar with establishing quiet HIGH SCHOOL and other amenity installation underway,” zones and she asked residents to be paTara Bettale, a FasTracks public informatient. tion manager, wrote in an email. “The testing phase for a quiet zone is a The new G-Line commuter train line is long time,” Vanderkolk said, noting it can nearing completion, with a tentative open- often last several months per FRA requireing day in October. The 11-mile long route ments. will connect Denver’s Union Station with The city spent about 15 years maknorthwest Denver, Adams County, Arvada ing another freight rail line in town a AWARDS and Wheat Ridge. Regional Transportation quiet zone at a cost of about $250,000 District officials haven’t placed an exact per crossing. The area in which the new opening date yet on the stations, but hope commuter line is being built wasn’t previto make an announcement soon. Bettale ously designated a quiet zone because said the contractor, Denver Transit Partthere were only occasional freight trains ners, needs to finish more testing on the passing through. However, in recent years, G-Line before announcing a date. residential development has increased in Workers stationed at each crossing are the area as the commuter rail has neared part of that testing. There are flaggers on completion. shifts 24 hours each day as the lines pre“With the G-Line coming it’s a train pare to become “quiet zones.” every 10 or 15 minutes, so it would be The Federal Railroad Administration intolerable (without a quiet zone),” requires engineers to sound train horns Vanderkolk said. 15 to 20 seconds before reaching a public The train horns are currently sounded crossing, unless it is a designated quiet until testing is complete. zone, according to www.fra.dot.gov. “It will eventually end,” Vanderkolk Safety features vary depending on the said. type of intersection and traffic volumes, Bettale said testing is scheduled for 8 according to the Federal Railroad Ada.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, HIGH ministration. SCHOOL Features like the crossing though that is subject to change. arms covering the entire intersection and “The train horns, once the quiet zones pedestrian gates are among the improvewill be approved, will stop for not only ments that must be in place and working the RTD G Line commuter rail trains, but properly for the quiet zone to be estabalso the freight trains,” Bettale added. lished at crossings near residential areas. “However, all operators of all trains are “Since the crossings are not commisobligated to blow horns for any safety or sioned and are being tested with moving emergency situation. Testing included the trains, all entities involved want to be commissioning and testing of the railroad AWARDS sure everyone is safe,” Bettale wrote in an crossings to ensure the railroad and the email. “So, if a crossing malfunctions durtraveling public is safe during crossing ing the testing of them, the flaggers can di- trains.” rect traffic to be sure there are no conflicts An exact schedule for the commuter between a vehicle and a train. When a train rail has not yet been established for the is not going through the crossing, it can Arvada station on Grandview Avenue in certainly look as though they don’t have a Olde Town and the Wheat Ridge station job. But because testing is unpredictable, near Ward Road and West 52nd Avenue. it’s important for them to have a presence But it is anticipated to stop at the stations every 15 minutes during peak hours (6 at the crossing in case something with the a.m. until 6:30 p.m.) then every 30 mingate mechanisms malfunction.” utes during non-peak hours. A few weeks There are 17 crossings along the G Line. before the station is open, exact schedule Three are in Adams County and the rest and fares will be available at www.rtdin Arvada and Wheat Ridge, according to denver.com/g-line.shtml. Bettale.

Title Sponsor

September 8, 2016

THIS WEEK’S

Arvada Press 17

THINGS TO DO TOP 5

THEATER

Musical Thriller The Edge Theater presents “Murder Ballad,” a steamy and fun musical thriller with a razor’s edge. Show runs until 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 http://www.mtishows.com/murder-ballad Colorado ACTS Fall Classes Colorado ACTS is taking registrations for fall classes. Try your feet at an eight-week salsa and swing class. Spend early December on stage together as a family performing in “The Best Christmas Card Ever!” Children’s classes include Treasure Island and a junior Murder Mystery. Teen classes include Phantom of the Opera and Romeo and Winifred. Colorado ACTS is at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge. Register at www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772.

MUSIC

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Performance Now presents “Bye Bye Birdie” from Friday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Conrad Birdie is about to be drafted into the army, and one lucky fan will win a last kiss. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845 or go to www.performancenow.org. ‘God of Carnage’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “God of Carnage” from Friday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with the final performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Tickets available online at www.minersalley.com or call 303935-3044. Show includes adult content and strong language. Harvest Festival Kids Parade Walk, roll or fly to the Arvada Harvest Festival kids parade at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Registration begins at 3 p.m. at the McIlvoy Park Pavilion at Ralston Road and Upham Street. Entry is free and open to ages 12 and younger. Categories include Favorite Super Hero, Decorated Pets, or Decorated Wheels (can be bicycles, tricycles, wagons or scooters). Prizes include trophies, ribbons and cash. All will receive participant ribbons and treat bags. Wear a costume, make a float, or decorate your pet. Go to www.arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com. Day Out With Thomas Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to team up with him for a day at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Day Out With Thomas: Ready, Set Go is presented Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, Sept. 17-18 and Sept. 24-25. Guests will get a 25-minute ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy a Thomas and Friends imagination station, hear stories, see videos and listen to live music. Museum opens at 8 a.m. Tickets available at www.ticketweb.com/dowt. Contact the Colorado Railroad Museum at 303-279-4591 or go to www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org. JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop Hear the story of how Jeff Theisen and his partner David Call built Gunslinger Custom Pain into one of Colorado’s most prestigious home-grown businesses. Theisen, president of Golden-based Gunslinger, is the featured speaker at the next JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop, a free workshop that features successful business owners. Gunslinger is a Tier 1 supplier for HarleyDavidson, the largest motorcycle company in the United States. Networking begins at 6:15 p.m., and the program starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the city council chambers at Golden City Hall, 911 Tenth St., Golden. Go to www.meetup.com/Innovators-Workshop.

FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events

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 through 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 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 303973-9529.

ART/FILM

In Plein Sight Kickoff Exhibition A free, public display of Greg and Sue Stevinson’s private collection of dramatic water colors, acrylics and oil paintings of Jefferson County Open Space parks, illustrating different seasons of the year, is planned from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. The exhibit will remain open to the public through Oct. 9. Go to www.InPleinSightJeffco.org and www. planjeffco.org. 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

Caring for Karen Sue Golf The seventh annual Caring for Karen Sue Golf Classic is Saturday, Sept. 10, at Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Shotgun start is at 7:30 a.m. Tournament is a four-man best ball scramble. Competitions for longest drive, closest to pin and longest putt are offered. Lunch follows the round, along with a raffle and silent auction. Lunch is included with player registration; those who do not want to golf are welcome to join us for lunch only. Sign up by Sept. 1. Go to www.caringforkarensue.com. Contact Dave Danielson, 720-329-7782 or daveydan21@yahoo.com. Republican Club Meeting Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Students, youth and women invited and welcome. Upcoming featured speakers: Sept. 12, Kristina Cook, Colorado director, Convention of States, presenting “What About the Other Never-Tried Article V Way to Amend the U.S. Constitution to get Congress, the President and the federal government back under the control of We the People?” Sept. 19, Walker Stapleton, Colorado State Treasurer, presenting “Amazing Status and Conditions of Colorado’s Finances - Income, Expenditures, Debt and Public Employee Retirement Association, PERA.” Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. Go to http://jeffcorepublicanmensclub.org. Wheat Ridge Author Chosen for Reading Event Wheat Ridge author Nick Arvin and his novel of secrets and survival, “The Reconstructionist,” have been selected for this year’s Wheat Ridge Reads. Now in its fifth year, the program encourages the public to read books by Colorado authors and engage with the community and the author in a discussion about the work. Arvin has lived in Colorado since 2001 and in Wheat Ridge since 2014. “The Reconstructionist” is available from Jefferson County Public Library and for purchase at BookBar, 4280 Tennyson St. Arvin will appear at two public events in September: Books and Brews, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Iron Rail Tavern, 4111 Kipling St.; and the Thursday Morning Book Club, at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Arvin will also present to students and staff of Wheat Ridge High School on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 15. Program is sponsored by the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission and Jefferson County Public Library. Contact Gay Porter DeNileon, gpdenileon@gmail.com. 4x4 Tennis Fundraiser North Jeffco Tennis Club plans its 4x4 club tournament Thursday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Arvada Tennis Complex, Miller and 64th in Arvada. The community-driven fundraising event will span four days, feature four bands, serve four local beers and play a Fast4 Tennis style. Spectators welcome. Proceeds will contribute to resurfacing the courts at Majestic View. RSVP by email to vp@njtctennis.com or sign up at njtctennis.com. 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. Go to www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/TobysParade. Broncos Trivia Night Extravaganza The first Jefferson County Business Education Alliance Denver Broncos Trivia Night Extravaganza is from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Jeffco Performance Volleyball Club, 11494 W. 8th Ave., Lakewood. Food and beverages will be available, and prizes will be awarded for the top finishing teams. All proceeds for the trivia night will go to benefit Jefferson County Business Education Alliance. Go to www.eventbrite.com and type Broncos Trivia Night. For more about the Jefferson County Business Education Alliance, visit www.jcbea.org. Old House Vintage Market Shop for antique, vintage, salvaged, upcycled and handmade treasures at the Old House Vintage Market, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Parfet Park, 701 10th St., Golden. Details available at www. OldHouseVintageMarket.com. Vendors interested in signing up, go to www. oldhousevintagemarket.com/vendor-info. 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.

HEALTH

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 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonﬁls.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Sept. 16, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood; Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Golden Hill, 12600 W. Colfax Ave., B-150, Lakewood; Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood; Thursday, Sept. 29, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Golder Associates Inc., Lake Plaza Center, 44 Union Blvd., Lakewood (contact 303-980-0540). Women’s Wellness, Life Balance Experience Rejuvenate, re-energize and renew your motivation to live a more balanced life at the inaugural Women’s Wellness & Life Balance Experience from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Enjoy a morning of fun, relaxation and education featuring nationally recognized keynote speaker Lori Hanson, who will share the “Three Secrets to Sanity, Success & Happiness for Busy Women.” Enjoy breakout sessions, free health screenings and healthy lifestyle vendors. The Women’s Experience is free, but space is limited. To see a full schedule of events and to register online, go to http://bit.ly/womenshealthexpo. Mental Health First Aid Colorado Visiting Nurse Association offers Mental Health First Aid courses for military personnel and veterans, along with their families. Classes are offered from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept, 21, and Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood; and again from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, and Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Elks Lodge 1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Classes for older adults and their families are offered from 12:304:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Community Recreation Center in Arvada (site charge applies); and from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, and Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Covenant Village Colorado, Westminster. For information or reservations, call 303-698-6367 or email MentalHealthFirstAid@VNAColorado.org. 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

Gardening in the Fall Fall is the perfect time to set the stage for next year’s garden. Plant perennials and bulbs for season-long beauty and review the basic maintenance for keeping your garden healthy and beautiful. Instructor is Gay Bechir. Gardening in the Fall class runs from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Class is free, and no registration is required. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information. Planting Fall Bulbs Plant Bulbs now for color next spring. Discover new varieties of tulips and daffodils as well as other interesting and unique types of bulbs. Learn how to prepare your soil and maintain for years of beauty. Instructor is Harriett McMillan. Class runs from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Class is free, and no registration is required. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information. 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 720-272-3892 (Marcia) or email debra.rathgeber@gmail.com for details. 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.

18 Arvada Press

Marketplace Misc. Notices

MERCHANDISE

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

Specialty Auto Auction is proud to announce a classic car auction in conjunction with Goodguys! 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

or call 970-266-9561

Misc. Notices New Grief Support Group offering help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend Monday's Starting September 12th 2pm-3:30 Registration fee $10 Scholarships available Contact Diane Waak 303-916-7324 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Garage Sales Arvada Saturday September 10th 8am-3pm 6828 Newman Street Women's Clothes, Bikes, Furniture, Kitchen Items, Crafts and a lot more!

For sale matching S.S. Frigidaire refrigerator and range, excellent condition, user manuals included. 26 cf total for frig. Ceramic glass top range. $750 for both. Call 720-851-4276

550 WOLFENSBERGER CASTLE ROCK Sept. 9 & 10 9-4 at Epiphany Lutheran Church. The gigantic annual sale your neighbors watch for . Funds support our Orphan Grain Train mission . Good clean merchandise, furniture, costumes, baby, holiday, hardware, shoes, bedding ,purses, jewelry, pianos, craft supplies, handmade quilts, household and a few things we can’t identify but you probably need one. Some items are priced, we negotiate a reasonable price for the rest. Weather no problem, most things are indoor.

CASTLE ROCK - CastleWood Ranch area 15" men's Trek 24 speed bicycle $145 Excellent condition. Shocks on the front and seat. Come take a ride. Moving, need to sell 720.244.6236 7A 7P

Fun & easy to ride Fly up hills with ease Peddles Like a Regular Bike No Drivers License Needed BEST PRICES IN-TOWN 303-257-0164

Friday September 9th, 7:30-3pm 10627 Montecito Drive (Ridgegate Parkway & I25) Holiday, Household, Small Kitchen Appliances, Clothing, Furniture, DVD's, Women's accessories and much much more!

Parker Multi Family Garage Sale Lots of Items September 9th & 10th South Pinery 5151 Aster Court 8:30am-4pm

Horse Boarding Grassy Pastures in the Summer and a Warm Barn in the Winter Trails to ride Specializing in Older Horses or Horses Having a Hard Time Maintaining Weight Large stall with run Excellent barn stored hay provided 5 miles Southwest of Castle Rock $550/month 303-907-3553

Pine/Fir & Aspen

TRANSPORTATION

Free Stuff FREE RIVER ROCK In Green Mountain area 2 1/2 in 80% cleaned. Already removed from ground, in large piles. you haul. Amount is at min 3- 6ft truck loads call 303-985-3566

Autos for Sale 1999 Chevy 1 ton pick up CK3500 in very good shape 454 engine, 4 wheel drive,$13,200 Power steering/locks & windows ABS Brakes, AC, Must see to appreciate Ray (406)253-1005

Dogs

Furniture Beautiful, like new furniture: medium brown dining table w/ 4 chairs, 65" L x 47-1/2" W green fabric w/ red accent sofa, brown wood face, 90" L x 39" W medium brown coffee table w/ 2 drawers, 2 levels, 47-1/2" L x 24" W Call Frank at 720-438-8202 Metal and wood daybed with pop-up trundle. Two, twin-sized mattresses included. Only used a handful of times. Asking $300 cash for whole set. You pick up. Call to inquire or for details, Phil 303-501-9493

for sale 4x8 tilt trailer 2 new wheels, 2 new spairs new paint and wood floor $600 obo Call Brian 303-437-1469 STORAGE, 10.5'x23', near Lttn. Blvd & Broadway, clean, insulated walls, keypad access. $250/mo,$100/dep. 720-277-9311.

Before you buy your doggie online or from a store, find out where it came from. Find out more at caninewelfare.org

2002 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 2 wheel drive, 58K, V8, auto, ps, pb, very good tires, fiberglass tonneau bed cover, heavy duty bed & tailgate mats, very very nice call Chuck 303-847-6543

Place an ad to sell your car on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091

I am a really sensitive dog that is looking for someone to be patient and loving with me. I am, after all a puppy (8 mos) so sometimes it's,hard to control myself but I love being praised and told that I am a good boy. I came from a high kill shelter in N.M. and my foster mom tells me I was the next in line,to go and that she had to save me partly cuz of my little freckles. I'm a male heeled cross, better with older kids and I want and need tons of love. Can you adopt me ? $99 call 720,519,4415

Motorcycles/ATV’s

Dog Walker needed

2005 Yamaha Silverado 1100 loaded, 6500 miles, just serviced, 2 helmets, coat, cover, garaged, Black & Red, saddle and bags with studs windshield, asking $4900 303-501-2526

(720)536-8530

Wanted

for Older Dog for short distances, slowly & frequently Arvada Area 80004

Musical Building Materials

HUGE MOVING SALE 2414 Woodhouse Lane Castle Rock Friday & Saturday September 9th & 10th 7:30am

Horse & Tack

PETS

Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Miscellaneous

Lone Tree

FARM & AGRICULTURE

Farm Products & Produce

Crafters Wanted

Holiday Gift and Craft Fair November 4th & 5th Applications now available www.osiadenver.org or call Anna 303-462-0985 Crafts & Gifts limited in each category No Garage Sale Items

Bicycles Garage Sales

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Appliances

Arts & Crafts Auctions

Firewood

September 8, 2016

From Sunward Factories Big & Small Steel Buildings Ultimate quality Below Dealer Pricing Free Free Consulting Services Available Wholesale Construction Erection Ask about seconds, Quick Delivery No Broker One Time Factory Deals 800-964-8335 Sunwardsteel.com

Exercise Equipment

Cash for all Vehicles!

Lowery organ with bench music sheets, good condition $100 303-279-4137

Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s

Any condition • Running or not Under $700 My name is Benji and I was rescued from a high kill shelter in N.M in July. I am a 8 month old pit/ lab mix. I'm very sweet and I love children. I need a home where I'll get lots of love and I hope some children to play with. Can you adopt me, please? $99. Call Kris 720519-4415

Please Recycle this Publication when Finished

(303)741-0762

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

Bestcashforcars.com

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 19 years of service (go onto website to see 57 Chevy)

Local ads, coupons, special offers and more!

Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

We are community.

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Estate Sales Estate Sale 9/8, 9 & 10; 9-3pm 4345 S. Fox St..Englewood, CO Vintage Collectibles Kitchen/HouseWares Furniture, Holiday Decor Garage/Yard Tools Fishing/Outdoor and more… Bring Boxes For Your Treasures!

Exercise Equipment BOWFLEX-“Ultimate” Great Shape Includes all parts and owners manual Call: 303-470-6353 $350 Vision Fitness Treadmill Owner no longer able to use $75 OBO 303-674-3534

P O W E R E D

For Local News, Anytime of the Day Visit ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

B Y

ShopLocalColorado.com

ADVERTISE IN THE MARKETPLACE CALL 303-566-4091 EMAIL kearhart@coloradocommunitymedia.com

September 8, 2016

SPORTS

Arvada Press 19

LOCAL

No matter how it ends, still friends

Runners take off during the start of the high school boys’ race during the Jeffco Public Schools’ Adapted Athletics cross country meet Aug. 30 at All Star Park in Lakewood. It was the first of several Adapted Athletics events the district will put on this school year. Photo by Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Public School

Adapted Athletics growth continues in Jeffco By Dennis Pleuss Jeffco Public Schools LAKEWOOD — Jeffco Public Schools kicked off its 2016-17 school year of Adapted Athletics events Tuesday. Nearly 250 high school and middle school students from 15 different Jeffco schools descended on at All Star Park in Lakewood for a cross country meet for special need students. Cross-country, along with track and field, was added last year to the growing schedule of events for the nearly decade-long program. Bryan Wickoren, Adapted Physical Education Coordinator for Jeffco Public Schools, started the program in 2007. He modeled Jeffco’s program after Minnesota’s success Adapted Athletes program that has been established since the 1970s. “We just kept expanding,” said Wickoren who began the program with basketball games at Fletcher Miller School with students from Miller, Alameda International, Arvada West and Conifer high school participating. “We’ve just slowly evolved.” Nearly ten years later, the Adapted Athletics program in Jeffco has at least one scheduled event every month through the school year. The sports in-

KEEPING SCORE WITH... ISAAC LOPEZ Pomonal High School

clude cross-country, soccer, flag football, bowling, volleyball, basketball, hockey, softball, along with track and field. More than 200 students took part in Jeffco’s Adapted Athletics cross country meet. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) “We always want to focus on their ability, not their disability,” Wickoren said as student-athletes started to arrive at All Star Park. “We want to empower them to enjoy physical activity.” Wickoren said there has been an alarming increase in obesity for students with disabilities. The hope is to give students an experience in athletics that they can do with family and friends now and in the future. Basketball is still the most popular sport in the Adapted Athletics program. Arvada West High School will host the north-area tournament and the Gold Crown Field House will host the southarea tournament. There will also be the addition of the I-25 Basketball Tournament in January at Gold Crown where schools from Fort Collins to Pueblo will be invited to participate. “I think we are leading,” Wickoren said of Jeffco in the forefront of providing these opportunities for special need students. “Everyone is looking at us. That is one of the reasons we are doing the I-25 Adapted Basketball Tournament.”

Aurora, Brighton, Greeley and Grand Junction are some other Colorado school districts that have come to one of Jeffco’s Adapted Athletics events to get ideas of how to run their own. Jeffco’s Adapted Athletics has a scheduled competition every month during the school year. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) “The unique thing about Jeffco is we have a big population of schools to be able to do it,” Wickoren said. “It’s nice to be a leader.” Down the road Wickoren’s dream is to have state competitions in basketball, soccer, softball along with track and field. He would also like some of the Jeffco high schools to host some of the events like Arvada West does with basketball. “There is still growth to be had,” Wickoren said. “The positive feedback from staffs is wonderful. They look forward to having these every month. They have gotten the tie-in with PE teachers to work on upcoming events so they can have success at these events. A day like today is like their test day.” Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist with a focus on athletics and activities for Jeffco Public Schools. CHSAANow.com/Jeffco

Age: 17

Favorite kind of music?

Hometown: Thornton

I like the beat with rap. It’s good for pregame.

Varsity sports: Football, track and field. What is your favorite movie, and why?

Lopez

Zombieland. It’s a comedy with zombies and it’s funny how all the characters interact with each other. Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete (past or present)? Why? Ndamakung Suh. He’s the best NG in the NFL! Why do you participate in sports? I like to win and to have fun with my friends.

What is your favorite subject in school? Anatomy. It’s challenging but you get to have great experiences with cool labs. What are your plans for after high school graduation? I would really like to play football at Colorado School of Mines and get a degree in bioengineering. “Keeping Score With…” is a Q&A with high school athletes in the west metro area. Email Colorado Community Media sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or someone you know would like to participate.

Gary Mares and Jim Dollaghan are friends who happen to be rival girls softball coaches. Mares is head coach at Horizon and Dollaghan heads up the ThunderRidge program. The teams usually only meet Jim Benton once a year since the play in differOVERTIME schools ent leagues. Mares and Dollaghan have been competing against each other for many years, but remain best friends. The rivalry started in Little League baseball and continued in high school when Mares played at Thornton and Dollaghan for Northglenn. “We played at rival high schools,” Dollaghan said. “We had a play at the plate in high school where I could have bowled him over but I just started laughing and he just tagged me. It’s been one of those nice friendships that you enjoy as a coach.” The two buddies stood at each other’s weddings and went into coaching after they finished college. “We said whoever got a job first, we would go help each other,” Mares explained. Dollaghan coached baseball at Green Mountain and Mares was his assistant for three seasons. Then Mares got the head baseball job at Legacy and Dollaghan was his assistant for two seasons. Now both are softball coaches and look forward to Horizon-ThunderRidge games. Dollaghan, who also helps coach baseball, is in his sixth year as the Grizzlies’ head softball coach and Mares has been at Horizon since 2011 and is coaching softball for the fifth season. “This makes us get together because he lives way down south and I’m north,” Mares said. “So we get to see each other then and I help him with camps and he helps with camps for me. He’s a good as it gets and not just with baseball and softball knowledge. He’s a good human being and does a good job with the team.” Dollaghan knows he has to be focused whenever ThunderRidge is matched against Horizon. “I don’t care what kind of rivalry you have or how bad you want to win, he’s one of my dear friends,” Dollgahan said. “I’m going to do everything I can to beat him because I’ll tell you, he’ll outcoach me. He’s a great coach and I really have to be on my toes to compete with him mentally, because mentally he just smokes me.” Warriors target pediatric cancer All Arapahoe soccer players will be wearing gold shoelaces for their final game of the annual Warrior Invitational Tournament Sept. 9 at Littleton Public Schools Stadium as part of Lace Up for Pediatric Cancer. Each player will donate $5 of their purchased laces as a show of unity against pediatric cancer. Money from the laces and 100 percent of other donations received at the games will go to local kids with cancer and their families. Arapahoe parents will have donation boxes at the stadium on Sept. 9 which is the final day of the three-day, six-team tournament. Unreadable numbers Valor Christian has developed many well-recognized football players. However, it sure would be nice to be able to identify an Eagles’ offensive or defensive lineman, wide receiver or other players from seats in the stands.

Benton continues on Page 20

20 Arvada Press

Services

September 8, 2016

Services Gabe Goodman, golf, junior, Green Mountain: Goodman fashioned a 2-under-par 70 on Aug. 29 at Bear Creek Golf Club to take medalist honors in the 5A/4A Jefferson County League tournament. Jorge Baranda, soccer, sophomore, Wheat Ridge: He scored four goals and had an assist in the Farmers’ 7-3 triumph over Frederick on Aug. 30. Taylor Whatley, volleyball, senior, D’Evelyn: She averaged four kills per set and had a 66.7 hitting percentage in a 3-0 victory over Vista Peak on Aug. 26. Whatley wound up with 12 kills in the match. After two matches, she leads the Jeffco 4A league with 19 kills. Andi Brown, softball, senior, Golden: Brown scored three times, went 4-for-4 and had two runs batted in during Golden’s 10-0 win over Faith Christian on Aug. 30. In seven games, Brown is hitting .704 with 14 RBIs and 18 runs scored to lead Jeffco 4A statistics. Uriah Vigil, football, sophomore, Pomona: In the Panthers’ season-opening game Aug. 26 against Mullen, he caught a 16-yard scoring pass with 27 seconds left in the contest to give Pomona a 28-21 victory. Colorado Community Media selects five athletes from high schools in the west metro area each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Adult Care

LOVING CARE Home Health Services CNA with over 33 years of experience Let me take care of you or your loved ones Available any day of the week

Sherry 719-293-1115

JOHNSON’S Heating • Cooling

SUPER START-UP FURNACE SPECIALS! •Furnaces •Install •Boilers •Repair •Water •Replace Heaters

720-327-9214 Basements

Remodeling

Continued from Page 19

I’m not the only observer to complain. Numbers on the Eagles’ uniforms are unreadable from the stands or press box and many times it’s a guessing game to figure out who caught a pass, made a tackle or ran with the football. The PA announcer usually helps out. On the sidelines or up close, the numbers are legible but not from a distance. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

A PATCH TO MATCH Drywall Repair Specialist

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

Call Ed 720-328-5039

Electricians

Affordable Electrician

Over 25 years experience • Residential Expert • All electrical upgrades • No Job Too Small • Senior Discounts – Lic/Insured

Cell: 720-690-7645

Handyman

Lawn/Garden Services

HANDY MAN

$$Reasonable Rates$$

Screwed up your plumbing?

CALL DIRTY JOBS Plumbing repair & Drain Cleaning $100.00

720-308-6696 www.askdirtyjobs.com

AFFORDABLE

HANDYMAN

Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance

Since 1955

Framing • Electrical Heating/Air Conditioning Plumbing • Sheet Rock

Master Electrician.

720-327-9214 Carpentry Carpenter/Handyman:

Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business. Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581

Licensed. Call for a free estimate. Residential or commercial, big or small, we do it all. Quality work at a competitive price. Call James at (303) 505-3543, if no answer leave a message and I WILL return your call.

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

720-329-9732 TM

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Drywall • Painting • Tile • Trim • Doors • Painting • Decks • Bath Remodel • Kitchen Remodels • Basements & Much More! Call Today for a FREE ESTIMATE 303-427-2955

Hauling Service

Small Jobs Welcome

D & D FENCING

T.M. CONCRETE

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 death-row 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 720-8983380

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 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, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. Volunteer continues on Page 23

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, stamped & colored concrete. Quality work, Lic./Ins. Reasonable rates "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364 tmconcrete.net

G& E Concrete • Residential &Commercial Flatwork • Driveways • Patios • Walks • Garages • Foundations • Colored & Stamped Concrete • Tearout/Replace • FREE Estimates 25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates • References

303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559 www.gandeconcrete.com

NAVARRO

720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303

DISCOUNT FENCE CO

Quality Fencing at a DiscountPrice Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl, Orna-iron, New Install and Repairs. Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare! 303-450-6604

Garage Doors

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

Concrete, Inc.

Registered & Insured in Colorado.

303-423-8175 FBM Concrete LLC.

HAULING

$$Reasonable Rates On:$$ *Trash Cleanup*old furniture mattresses*appliances*dirt old fencing*branches*concrete *asphalt*old sod*brick*mortar* House/Garage/Yard clean outs Storm Damage Cleanup Electronics recycling avail. Mark 303.432.3503

AFFORDABLE HAULING You Call - I Haul Basement, Garages, Houses, Construction, Debris, Small Moves Office - 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 Ron Massa BBB - Bonded - Insured

Home Improvement

One Stop Shop - We Do It All

• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

Columbine Custom Contracting & Sprinkler Service • Sprinkler Blow Outs $40 • Fall Aerations $40 • Fertilization $30 • Power Rakes $60 & Up • Fence Repair & Painting • Power wash decks & houses • Fall Clean Up & Tree Service • Laminate/ Hardwood Floors • Licensed Plumber

Tony 720-210-4304

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices.

Alpine Landscape Management Weekly Mowing, Power Raking Aerate, Fertilize, Spring Clean Up Trim Bushes & Small Trees, Senior Discounts

Concrete/Paving

All Phases of Flat Work by

Lawn Mowing – Rototilling Sod Prep and Installation Fence Repair and Install General Landscape Work Shrubbery Trimming & Rubbish Removal Insured

Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount

Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins. Free estimates. Craig (303)429-3326

Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas. Low Prices. FREE Estimates. BBB Call For SPRING SPECIAL

ATM Concepts And Design

303-324-5829

Radiant Lighting Service **

Fence Services

*Leaf Cleanup*Lawn Maintenance* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail

Ron Massa

All types, licensed & insured. Honest expert service. Free estimates.

720-203-7385

LAWN SERVICES

Call for advice and Phone Pricing

ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK

General Contractor

Benton

Drywall

Air Conditioners Serving the Front Range Since 1955

Advertise: 303-566-4100

15% OFF Decks*Arbors*Sheds

Deck or Re-Deck Stamped Concrete

Arbors Painting sheds landscape

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Framing , remodeling, Flooring, Handyman

Misc. Services

Divorce Planners

720-301-9475 Mediation $10000 per hour Divorce Document Preparation $50000

www.divorceplanner.com

Painting

juspainting.com • Affordable • Quality • Insured • Great Customer Service • Local Colorado Business • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting and Drywall Repair

“We Specialize In Jus*Painting”

Call (303)908-5793 Visa MasterCard

Free Estimates 17 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete. All kinds of flat work. Let us do good work for you! (720)217-8022

(303) 646-4499 www.mikesgaragedoors.com

Handyman Drywall Sanders Drywall Inc. All phases to include

Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs 30+ years experience Insured Free estimates

Darrell 303-915-0739

Landscaping/Nurseries

Handyman Service No Job Too Small Just Make The Call

303-345-4046 Bob’s Home Repairs

All types of repairs. Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

LANDSCAPE • Paver and Natural Stone Patios • Retaining Walls • New Plantings • Landscape Lighting • Xeriscaping • Irrigation Systems • Fire Pits • Water Features

720.436.6340

www.arterralandscaping.com

Call Frank

303.420.0669 Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172

DEEDON'S PAINTING

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN Licensed

Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantees available.

Insured

40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting. References 303-466-4752

September 8, 2016

Services Painting

Perez Painting LLC • Interior and Exterior • Carpentry Work • Fully Insured

• Siding Replacement and Everbrite Metal Coatings Available

720-4 Services

Conta

Senior Discou nt

Arvada Press 21

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Sprinklers

Just Sprinklers Inc Licensed and Insured

Affordable Rates

Residential /Commercial • Winterization • System Startup • Install, Repair

System Start-Ups $35.00 Winterizations Starting At $35.00

Free Estimates

• Service & Renovations Senior Discounts

Stephen D. Williams justssprinklers@gmail.com

720-298-3496

(303) 425-6861 25 Plus Years Exp • Family Owned & Operated

perezpaintingcolorado@

720298-3496 yahoo.com

Saints Of Paint Interior Painting Wallpaper & Popcorn Ceiling Removal Free Estimates

Call: Heather 720-335-1626 Woman Owned American Owned

Plumbing

DIRTY JOBS Done Dirt Cheap!

CALL DIRTY JOBS Plumbing repair & Drain Cleaning $100.00

720-308-6696 www.askdirtyjobs.com

Call for advice and Phone Pricing

FRONT RANGE PLUMBING

303.451.1971

Commercial/Residential

For all your plumbing needs • Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area

www.frontrangeplumbing.com

Professional Installations & Repairs Lifetime Warranty

$AVE MONEY AND WATER Fast, friendly service All Work Guaranteed!

303-523-5859 Tree Service

Remodeling Rocky Mountain Contractors

Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. • Bath • Kitch Remodels • Bsmt Finishes • Vinyl Windows • Patio Covers • Decks 30+ yrs. exp. George - (303)252-8874

Most stumps $75.00 $45 Minimum. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 35 years experience.

JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119

Majestic Tree Service 720-231-5954

Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates Licensed and Insured

Roofing:

Save $25 on any work over $100 Contact Mark at

720-422-2532

A-1 Stump Removal Stump grinding specialist Most stumps $75.00 $45 Minimum. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 35 years experience. A father and son team!

Call Terry or Corey 303-424-7357

• Home Beautiﬁcation • Residential Snow Removal • Home Repair & Interior Painting

303-301-4420 A Tree Stump Removal Company

MINOR HOME REPAIRS No job is too small • Free Estimates

SUMMER SPECIAL: 10% OFF Stump Grinding if you mention this ad!

Complete Home Remodeling Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - Basements Additions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows Siding - Roofing

Ron Massa Owner

Licensed - Bonded - Insured

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 35 Years Experience

Michael’s Handyman Services

Deck Repair/Deck Painting Specialist Let Me Help You Beautify Your Home – Quality Workmanship

Interior · Exterior Fences · Decks * Call Michael

303-301-4420

720-234-3442

www.stumpthumpersdenver.com

Window Services

TOP WINDOW CLEANING #1 in Customer Satisfactions

10% OFF to NEW CUSTOMERS Over 20 Years Experience Insured/Bonded Call Today For A FREE Estimate Quality work guaranteed Gutter/Yard Services 720-400-6496 – topwindowcleaning.net

Free Estimates • Reliable • Quick Response

* 10% discount with this ad *

Call today for your Free Estimate. Credit cards accepted • Insured

Bob Bonnet 720-530-7580

Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs. 35 years of experience. Free estimates. Butch Metzler (303)422-8826

Senio Discou r nt

Michael’s Handyman Services

Residential Specialist Over 30 years experience Quality Work

www.AnyWeatherRoofing.com • Sales@AnyWEatherRoofing.com

Custom Bathrooms & Kitchens, Property Maintenance & General Repairs

A father and son team!

Call Terry or Corey 303-424-7357

Old Pro Window Cleaning

(303) 234-1539

Affordable Home Repairs At Your Fingertips FREE ESTIMATES, ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Stump grinding specialist

Roofing/Gutters

All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts

A QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE

A-1 Stump Removal

PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS

Free Instant Phone Quote Repair or Replace: Faucets, Sprinklers, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/ Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., for coupons go to vertecservices.com CALL Vertec (720)298-0880

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE

h s i E L I sT

e, References t i available n a r g ur eds o y r c ne * Bathrooms o f y rami * Kitchens n a mp nd ce o * Backsplashes c e ne a l * Entry Ways b a to d r * Patios, Decks fo le, s f a * Other Services b an mar as required

Mark * 720-938-2415

22 Arvada Press

September 8, 2016

Lakewood wins old Jeffco rivalry game against A-West By Dennis Pleuss Jeffco Public Schools ARVADA — Lakewood senior Brock Miller was a little more that just special Friday night at the North Area Athletic Complex. The senior had a punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter and added an 89-yard kick return for another score in the second half as the Tigers took a 44-15 victory over Arvada West in both teams’ football season opener. “He (Miller) is a special kid,” Lakewood coach Jeff Braun said. “He is a big track kid and he has figured out that he can play the game of football too.” Miller’s punt return came after the Wildcats put themselves in a hole with three straight penalties on fourth down that forced A-West to punt from its own 4-yard line. The senior caught the punt on A-West’s fourth punt attempt and was able to race down the Tigers’ sideline before diving into the end zone to put Lakewood up 14-0 with just more than five minutes left in the first quarter. A-West got a little momentum in the second half scoring on its opening offensive drive of the third quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by sophomore Tanner Spirek, cutting the Tigers’ lead to 24-7. However, Miller answered immediately on the ensuing kickoff. “It was kind of sketchy with the kickoff return after I dropped it,” Miller said of the 89-yard kickoff return that he first fumbled forward before picking it up and splitting A-West’s defense. “I just had to make up for it and I got on my wheels.” The touchdown gave Lakewood a comfortable 31-7 lead with 8 minutes, 12 seconds left in the third quarter. The Tigers’ two quarterbacks — junior Ezekiel Sundberg and sophomore Pierce Holley — both had second half touchdown passes to widen the Tigers’ lead. Sundberg had a 32-yard touchdown pass to junior Elzia Sekou. Holley connected with junior Blake Cowden for a 30-yard touchdown strike on a fourth-down play with just under eight minutes to play for the final score of the game.

Arvada West sophomore Tanner Spirek (21) is tackled by a host a Lakewood Tigers during the first half Friday, Sept. 2, at the North Area Athletic Complex. Spirek had a 1-yard touchdown run as one of the bright spots during the Wildcats’ 44-15 loss to Lakewood in both teams’ season opener. Photo by Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Public Schools “Last year we came out and won just three games,” said Lakewood senior running back Rudy Maestas, who had a rushing and receiving touchdown for the Tigers. “This year we came in looking at it as a redemption year.” With the Class 5A Jeffco League gone with the new waterfall system it place, it was up to individual schools to keep area rivalries going by scheduling old foes on non-league games. Lakewood and Arvada West — both with rich traditions combining for nine state football titles — opened with the non-league battle to start the season. Both are looking to have a bounce-back year. A-West went 1-9 last season and Lake-

–––––––––––– Since 1969 ––––––––––––

R AMBAT A UCTION

785-426-2049 • Cell: 785-332-0452 • Bird City, KS Royce Rambat, KS State Champion Auctioneer Bob Haag, Auctioneer Kiley Roundtree, Auctioneer Darren Dale, Ringman If you’re planning a sale, give us a call. We’d be glad to work for you. http://midwestauction.com rambatauction@yahoo.com

wood was 3-7. A-West coach Brad Pyatt, who was a standout receiver for the Wildcats during their 1997 state champions run, had an extremely young squad with a number of sophomores getting significant playing time. Sophomore quarterback Johnny Krutsch, who started as a freshman, had a 1-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion toss to senior Garrett Shipman late in the third quarter as one of the bright spots for the Wildcats. “I respect Brad,” said Braun, who coached Pyatt during his playing days. “He has taken over a program that has been struggling. We just tried to take care of our-

Sat., Sept. 10, 2016 Vehicles sell at 1 p.m. MT

Sale Location: 8090 Queen Street, Arvada, Colorado

Michael J. Conrad

1935 Rolls Royce Hooper Coach, Phantom II, inline 6, 4-speed manual, 55K orig. miles. Serial # 64UK Right hand drive.

Starting time: 10 a.m. MT For Vehicle Information, call Matson @ 303-868-1914

•1993 3/4T pickup, 4wd, 350, manual transmission weak. 1GTGK24K9PE556384.

Antiques

Try to find one of these (Sweet)

1966 MGB convertible, 13,600 miles, 1800 4-cyl., 4-spd., completely original, 5 wire spoke wheels, RV-H29173, Cherry.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco stories, go to CHSAANow.com/jeffco

Vehicle

1951 Bentley LTD, Jack Olding Co LTD., Chassis # B133MB, inline 6, 3-spd. manual, right hand drive. Serial #B133MB

Rare find!

1950 Oldsmobile 98 car Futuramic, overhead valve V8, 64,858 orig. miles, runs & drives. Serial # 509K14424. Very Nice.

selves. I always tell my kids not to overlook anybody.” A-West goes on the road next week to face Mountain Range on Friday, Sept. 9, at North Stadium. Lakewood keeps the theme going of playing old Jeffco rivals. The Tigers face Bear Creek on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Jeffco Stadium. “Bear Creek stole one for us last year,” Maestas said. “We need to go get that one on Thursday.”

1966 Lincoln Continental car, 22K orig. miles, 462 V8, transmission weak. Serial # 6Y89G444361, Excellent shape.

•30+ antique bicycles, Schwinn & light wt. Schwinns, Raleighs, Triumphs •Several French Moto Becanes, many more •Aluminum Recumbent •Misc. antique doors & screens •Radio, cash register, Universal stove •Trunk & Chandelier & other antique lights •Radiator cowling for Model A or T •Record albums & “Wizard of Oz” pencil sketching •Kitchen utensils •Lots of misc. antiques too numerous to list

Miscellaneous

•Crossover aluminum tool box, NEW •Lots of misc. lumber •Misc. used tires •Old desks, dressers, stereo cabinets & other furniture •Misc. garden tools, hoes, shovels, rakes, etc. 1983 Lincoln Town car, Signature series, 89K miles, 1LNBP96F8DY630050, Extra clean.

MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! Lots of buried treasures!!

TERMS: Cash or Approved Check. Not responsible for accidents or articles after sold. All announcements day of sale shall take precedence over printed material.

Arvada Press 23

September 8, 2016 Wadsworth Blvd. The growing technology repair company specializes in same-day repair of small electronic devices, and also handles software and camera issues. The company is owned and operated by Robert Viator, who owns seven Colorado stores, including locations in Lakewood and Littleton. • Denver Beer Co. has announced that it has signed a lease for a building in Olde Town Arvada and plans to open a brewery and tasting room in early 2017. Construction will begin soon at the space, located at 5768 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., with a grand opening celebration tentatively planned for the New Year. The location will also offer an outdoor patio, as well as long communal tables, large garage doors and art by local artists. • Sooper Credit Union in Arvada and Denver Community Credit Union in Denver have entered into an intent-tomerge agreement. Both credit unions will

operate out of nine Colorado locations, with more than $620 million in assets. The merger is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2017. • Off-price retailer HomeGoods has opened a new store in Lakewood. HomeGoods brings an ever-changing selection of high-quality home furnishings with its new store, which is located in Belleview Shores at Wadsworth Boulevard and Belleview Avenue. There are currently more than 500 HomeGoods stores nationwide.

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.

Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708

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

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, 303-4232069 or ieil@q.com

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

IN THEIR BUSINESS A look at some of the businesses and business people making news in the south metro Denver area.

Colorado Community Media runs this feature each month. To send news about a business opening or a business person’s special achievement, go to to prlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com, and follow

Volunteer Continued from Page 20

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

the easy instructions.

WHAT’S NEW • uBreakiFix has brought its technical repair company to Arvada, at 7955

Foothills Art Center Golden’s premier art facility Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter. org

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.

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

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

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

Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers

the ultimate girls’ weekend experience Copper Mtn / Sept. 9-11, 2016

WINE NIGHT · DIRTY GIRL MUD RUN · GIRLS NIGHT OUT BENNIES & BUBBLY BRUNCH · #FORTHEGIRLS GOLF SCRAMBLE #FORTHEGIRLS

DISCOUNTED LODGING & REGISTRATION AT GODIRTYGIRL.COM/COPPER

• Broker associate Mike Papantonakis, of RE/MAX Alliance Olde Town Arvada, recently received a RE/MAX Hall of Fame award. Papantonakis is a small-investor specialist with more than seven years of experience selling houses and apartments.

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.

Notices

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100

Government Legals

UNLEAs h the FI ERCE

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Government Legals

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., September 13, 2016 to Robert Walker dba Shelter Specialist LLC for work related to Project Hills at Standley Lake Park – Rose Roots Shelters, and performed under that contract dated January 29, 2016 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Robert Walker dba Shelter Specialist LLC and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated August 17, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, THE 2016 HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL AND THE PROPOSED 2017 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires local jurisdictions receiving certain grant funds to prepare Annual Action Plans as part of their Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission for Housing and Community Development Programs (Consolidated Plan). The City of Arvada is preparing its proposed Annual Action Plan for 2017 and is encouraging citizen participation in the preparation of that Action Plan. The 2017 Action Plan will outline the proposed use of an estimated $400,000 in 2017 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). The City invites all citizens and other interested parties who desire to provide comments on the use of year 2017 CDBG or past program performance AND/OR to make comments regarding use of year 2016 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at the public hearing listed below: THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD: At 6:30 P.M., September 19, 2016 in Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado. Relevant program information is available by contacting the City Manager’s Office, Arvada of Arvada, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., weekdays, at 720-898-7494. CDBG AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL APPLICATION PROCESS All citizens and other interested parties which desire to apply for year 2017 Community Development Block Grant or year 2016 Human Services Funding Pool funding from the City of Arvada MUST complete an Application for Funding and submit that form by 5:00 PM on September 16, 2016 to the City Manager’s Office at the address above. Please contact the persons listed below to obtain instructions, application forms, or for further questions. The application form is available online at: http://arvada.org/residents/socialservices/cdgb-funds-at-work-in-arvada FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Wendy Brazzell with the Housing Preservation and Resources Division regarding Community Development Block Grant funding at 720-898-7496 between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays. Please contact Maria Vanderkolk regarding Human Services Funding Pool funding at 720-898-7509, between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 14-WO-03 entitled, Olde Town Street Lighting Improvements Phase I, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 13, 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, 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 25, 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: 1710 LF Installation of 1-1/4 inch 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 27 EA Light Standard & Luminaire (LED, Type S1, Single Pedestrian Luminaire 12’ Pole, With Receptacle) and Light Standard Foundation Special (12’ Pole) Miscellaneous items include clearing and grubbing, removals and resets of existing facilities, traffic control, removal and replacement of concrete, and other appurtenances. 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 Riley Pennington, at 720-898-7774. CITY OF ARVADA Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer

“TrustUs!”

Legal Notice No.: 45581 First Publication: September 1, 2016 Last Publication: September 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Without public notices, the government wouldn’t have to say anything else.

Public notices are a community’s window into the government. From zoning regulations to local budgets, governments have used local newspapers to inform citizens of its actions as an essential part of your right to know. You know where to look, when to look and what to look for to be involved as a citizen. Local newspapers provide you with the information you need to get involved.

Noticesaremeanttobenoticed. Readyourpublicnoticesandgetinvolved!

Legal Notice No.: 45584 First Publication: September 1, 2016 Last Publication: September 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Legal Notice No.: 45547 First Publication: August 25, 2016 Last Publication: September 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Arvada * 1

24 Arvada Press

September 8, 2016

Ballot

UNLEAs h the FI ERCE

Continued from Page 1

Wine Night th

Friday, September 9 from 7-9pm C.B. Grille, Copper Mountain Benefitting Bright Pink’s breast & ovarian cancer awareness & advocacy $35 TICKET INCLUDES APPETIZERS, WINE TASTING AND A FABULOUS RAFFLE PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY AT GODIRTYGIRL.COM/COPPER ADDITIONAL WEEKEND FUN INCLUDES: DIRTY GIRL MUD RUN ∙ GIRL’S NIGHT OUT ∙ BENNIES & BUBBLY BRUNCH ∙ GOLF SCRAMBLE 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 in 67 will develop ovarian cancer. Let’s do it #ForTheGirls.

must be a priority in terms of maintenance and improvements. Preventative maintenance that will extend street life and save money longterm clocked at 68 percent, the highest interest of those surveyed. Filling potholes and repairing cracks was a close second. Of those surveyed, 58.41 percent said they would be willing to support a halfcent sales tax increase specifically for Arvada streets and roads. Initial projects targeted include widening existing lanes and improving sidewalks on Ralston Road between Yukon Street and Garrison Street, adding lanes and sidewalks on West 72 Avenue between Simms Street and Ward Road, adding sidewalks in neighborhoods near the G-Line Commuter Rail Stations, and closing sidewalk gaps in Southeast Arvada. The city is seeking a sales tax and not a property tax because sales-and-use taxes are paid by everyone who shops in Arvada, as opposed to property taxes, which are only paid by property owners within city limits. With the sales and use tax, everyone who lives, works and drives in Arvada will pay toward the roads they use. “This is a way to get those top priority jobs done now, to help with congestion and to address those concerns and issues faster than what would have happened otherwise,” Mayor Marc Williams said. A look at broadband The second ballot question deals with the city’s ability to offer alternative broadband services to residents. Broadband — or internet service — is fast approaching a status equal to electricity, water and other utility services,

THE SALES TAX AT A GLANCE The key components of the ﬁrst version of the ballot question include: A half-cent sales-and-use tax increase starting Jan. 1 and ending Dec. 31, 2028. Initial projects targeted include: • Widening existing lanes and improving sidewalks on Ralston Road between Yukon Street and Garrison Street • Adding lanes and sidewalks on West 72 Avenue between Simms Street and Ward Road • Adding sidewalks in neighborhoods near the G-Line Commuter Rail Stations • Closing sidewalk gaps in Southeast Arvada

city officials said. In some areas of the U.S., people are reported to have access to one gigabit per second, which is far faster than what is available in Arvada. City officials say one of the biggest impediments to offering better service is Colorado Senate Bill 152, which the Colorado Legislature passed in 2005. The bill restricts the ability of local governments to support broadband. However, more than 60 cities and counties across Colorado have voted to opt out of the bill. Arvada City Attorney Chris Daly said that opting out would restore local autonomy for broadband issues and give Arvada new options and opportunities to improve services. If voters pass this initiative, then the city is not required to provide citywide broadband, but it will open the door to allow discussions on the topic.

HAVE AN EVENT? To submit a calendar listing, send information to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Family Owned, Family Run

Calm After The Storm™ • No Creepy Door Knockers • Manufacturer Preferred • Insurance Preferred • Free Estimates • Claim Experts

• Colorado Company for Coloradans • 31 Years and Running • Award Winning • Residential and Commercial • Dedicated Friendly Staff

303.425.7531