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Proposed budget adds two new police jobs Arvada City Council takes initial look at budget, set for first reading on Oct. 3 By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com The City of Arvada’s proposed $198 million budget for the 2017-18 year includes the addition of 12 new positions, six of which will come from the general fund, three from parks and three from
police funds. The bottom line for these new additions was of concern to Mayor Marc Williams at the Sept. 12 workshop at which City Council got its first look at the document. The addition of two police sergeants was listed as an expense of $391,210 a year. But City Manager Mark Deven pointed out the expense stated in the budget for a new hire not only includes salary and benefits, but also all the equipment needed to fulfill the position. In the case of the police sergeants, it includes
new police vehicles. “I think it’s important to truly know what it cost us to add two sergeants,” Williams said. But council also requested a breakdown of the total cost of all potential new hires be presented at its next meeting on Sept. 26. Of the total budget, $81.5 million is designated for the general fund, which pays for personnel, street maintenance and municipal courts among others. The
BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE Sept. 26: Utility rates, follow-up budget workshop Oct. 3: First reading of budget Oct. 17: Adoption of budget All meetings are held at 6 p.m. at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, in council chambers.
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Standley Lake student plays unique role in school’s band Jack Knight marches on with the help of four-legged friend By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Levi Shirley of Arvada died July 14 while fighting ISIS with the Kurdish People’s Protection Units in Syria. He was 24. His body was finally returned home Sept. 16. Courtesy photo
‘He had cheated death so many times’ Arvada family finally reunited with son, who died fighting ISIS in Syria By Jessica Gibbs jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com Susan Shirley said receiving the body of her fallen son, Levi “Jack” Shirley, early Friday morning brought mixed emotions. “It hurt a lot,” the Arvada resident said. “It makes it (his death) real in a way that it wasn’t.” It also brought a sense of relief, she said. After weeks of strenuous planning on the part of several departments in the U.S. and abroad, the bodies of Levi Shirley and two other Americans, including one from Castle Rock, finally made it home. All three died fighting ISIS with the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), a militia group in Syria. By Sunday afternoon, Shirley’s emotions had quieted to some degree.
“I’m not crying at the moment,” she said. “So that’s good.” All three bodies were flown from Amman, Jordan, to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Because of weight limits on domestic flights, they were transported by Amtrak after arriving in the U.S. The body of William Savage, 27, of Maryland, was transported to where his father lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. The bodies of Levi, 24, and Jordan MacTaggart, 22, of Castle Rock, arrived at Union Station in Denver at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Sept. 16. The office of Congressman Ed Perlmutter coordinated plans to bring the men home. It meant acting as a liaison between the YPG, embassy personnel in Amman and the Iraqi cities of Erbil amd Baghdad, and the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C. “These three young men — Levi, Jordan and William — felt a need to serve which led them to fight ISIS overseas,” Perlmutter said in a written statement. “Though they did
not fight as members of our armed forces, they are Americans and as Americans we have a responsibility to bring these young men home and to give the families relief and closure.” Susan Shirley, Levi’s mother, said this will help her family begin the lifelong process of grieving and healing from the loss of Levi. The family had originally planned a memorial for Levi in August. “We didn’t know if he’d even ever be back,” she said. Susan recalled learning about Levi’s death on July 19, days after he had died on July 14. It is the call Susan said she’ll never forget. At home, writing on her computer, she had started a normal day. “I had one paragraph left,” she said. “And the phone rings.” She answered to a man who said he was from the consulate in Turkey. “It in no way seemed possible because he had cheated death so many times,” she said. Fighter continues on Page 4
Standley Lake sophomore Jack Knight was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an incurable genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and eventually robs patients of their ability to walk, move their arms, and care for themselves. But the diagnosis doesn’t stop the 16-year-old from doing one of the things he loves — marching band. “I think he has taken away all the excuses,” Standley Lake band director Crissy Duran said. “I feel like everyone works a little harder when they’re around Jack.” Two years ago, Knight lost his ability to walk and is now permanently in an electric wheelchair. He and his service dog, a golden retriever named Amber, have been inseparable for the past eight years and are starting their second season marching with the Gators. “When I joined the marching band, it was only natural that Amber join, too,” Knight said, adding that the dog has been Knight continues on Page 4
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Janay Wright loves to hike and be outside in Colorado. Courtesy photo
Arvada Community Food Bank annual gala set for Oct. 8 The Arvada Community Food Bank is hosting its third annual Top Hats & Ball Caps gala and auction Oct. 8 to raise money for its hunger relief and self-sufficiency programs. Top Hats & Ball Caps is a night where guests can dress to the nines, as casual as they like, or a crazy combination — mix and match attire that is creative and entertaining. “A Night at the Races” is the theme for 2016. Guests are invited to choose their creative attire around a horse race theme like the Kentucky Derby or an old-fashioned run down a dirt road. News 9 anchor and Arvada native Kim Christiansen will return again to emcee. DJ Danny Martinez will liven the party with great dance music. For tickets and more information, visit arvadacfb.org/event/tophats or call 720-437-6394.
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JANAY WRIGHT Outdoor enthusiast, Canadian transplant, philanthropist I love the outdoors Living in Arvada, there is nothing that I love more than spending time in the great outdoors. During the summer you will find me camping, hiking and mountain biking. During the winter I get up skiing to the mountains as much as possible. Nothing makes me feel more alive than being active and breathing in fresh mountain air. Fighting for gender equality I am passionate about gender equality
and take an interest in the many issues that developing countries face. During my last year of college at DU, I took on an internship with Women’s Partnership Market, where I had the opportunity to work towards both of these causes, as they actively work to support disadvantaged women in developing countries around the world through their artisan program. WPM is a relatively new organization with no brickand-mortar store, so I would research and apply to markets such as The Big Wonderful, local farmers markets and Christmas shows at which I would bring in the inventory, advocate for the organization and sell the imported, handcrafted items. Becoming a U.S. citizen I moved to the U.S. from Calgary, Canada, with my parents for the first time when I was 12 years old. We lived in Tulsa for three years, where I began seventh grade and then moved to Denver where I started my sophomore year of high school at Regis Jesuit in Aurora. It wasn’t long until Denver became my second home. It has many similarities to Calgary that don’t exist in Midwestern states such as Oklahoma. Becoming an American citizen is a long
road, and although I’ve lived in the U.S. for 11 years now (half my life), I will only now be eligible to apply for citizenship as of next year. Living and traveling abroad My dad’s employment brought my family to the Netherlands for 10 months when I was 9 years old. As an individual who has moved around growing up and is essentially an invisible immigrant, I instinctively have an interest in foreign cultures, languages and international affairs. Given an opportunity to study abroad at DU, I jumped on it, knowing that I wanted to visit a country I had never been to before, that was Spanish-speaking and that I knew would challenge me. I chose to live in Quito, Ecuador, for six months and found myself exponentially improving my Spanish language skills and making friendships with the locals of the rural town, Cotacachi. Studying abroad in South America left a lasting impression on me and I know that I will return at some point. If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Shanna Fortier at sfortier@coloradocommunity.com.
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Arvada resident jailed after threatening local senator Sen. Laura Woods received death threats via Facebook By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Police arrested 21-year-old Arvada resident Dylan Hopkins Saturday, Sept. 17 following an incident in which police say he used Facebook to threaten a state lawmaker. According to the arrest affidavit, Hopkins threatened to shoot Colorado Sen. Laura Woods, R-Arvada, and her family in the head. The threat was specific and graphic,
targeting Woods’ pro-gun politics. Police responded after Woods notified them of the threat. “I am relieved that my family and campaign volunteers are safe and no harm has come to anyone,” Woods wrote in a private Facebook message to the Arvada Press. “Let us all remember that vigorous political discourse is a positive element of our Republic; neither acts of violence nor threats of violence are acceptable. When they occur, they must be handled by law enforcement and the judicial system. Today I am extremely grateful for both.” Woods, a Republican, is seeking criminal
charges and said she intends to stay on the campaign trail for re-election in Senate District 19 with added safety precautions. Her campaign opponent, Democrat Rachel Zenzinger issued the following statement on social media, following the news of the threat: “We denounce this behavior and encourage everyone who has any interest in this election and any other election to observe a respectable degree of civility.” Hopkins faces charges of harassment, a misdemeanor. After entering a plea of notguilty with a judge on Monday, Sept. 19, he was released on a personal recognizance bond.
CORRECTION The Arvada Harvest Festival Spelling Bee took place at Hackberry Elementary School in previous years. Last week’s edition of the paper misspelled the name of the school. The newspaper regrets the error. To report corrections and clarifications, call 303-5664129.
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second largest fund is capital improvements with $30 million. Ongoing projects include traffic signal replacement, intersection safety improvements,
playground and irrigation renovations and maintenance of public art. One-time capital projects include the West 72nd and Indiana intersection improvements, Arvada Ridge Station Access, replacement of the West Woods irrigation system and the Club Crest trail. Some major differences between 2016 and 2017 are that the Olde Town Hub,
which is scheduled to open in October, will mean the city will have some new ongoing costs for management and parking enforcement. Also, the city has seen tremendous growth in northwest Arvada and public safety will be working on opening a Delta station in 2019, which will require additional staff. Proposed utility rate changes were not
discussed at the Sept. 12 meeting but are on the schedule for a Sept. 26 city council workshop. A detailed first reading of the proposed 2017-18 budget will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the city council meeting, at City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, in council chambers. To review the budget, visit arvada.org/ city-hall/transparency/city-budget.
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Lions Club Selling Just 300 Raffle Tickets for a Harley The Golden Lions Club, of which I’m a member, is once again raffling off a HarleyDavidson Road King motorcycle. Here’s a picture of it. You can see the bike itself on display at the Buffalo Rose Saloon, 1119 Washington Avenue, in downtown Golden. There are already five of these motorcycles on the road that were won in previous Golden Lions Club raffles. Maybe this is your year! Only 300 tickets at $100 each are being sold, and 1 in 300 is your longest odds — it could be even better since state law requires that a winner be drawn at 8 pm on Oct. 29 even if all tickets are not sold. You can purchase your ticket from Lion Ed
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preventing individual members from engaging in practices which would bring down the property values of everyone — including themselves. HOA’s are created to enforce those covenants. Some subdivisions have been created with covenants but no HOA. Without an HOA, you’d have to initiate a civil action (lawsuit) against a neighbor to make him or her abide by the covenants, and many of those covenants expired after, say, 30 years and required a majority vote of all homeowners to reinstitute them. When a subdivision has, say, 50 or fewer homeowners, it is common for them to be selfmanaged, but larger subdivisions with developer-created HOAs almost always have a management company which collects the dues, pays the bills for various maintenance functions, and performs management functions for the elected board of directors.
There is almost always an “architectural review committee” consisting of fellow homeowners, which is tasked with creating and updating the paint palette for the neighborhood (and approving exceptions to it) and approving or denying requests for other exterior changes. This irritates many homeowners, but again it is justified in terms of protecting the “look and feel” of the neighborhood and preserving home values. Most irksome to homeowners are those fellow HOA members who appoint themselves as enforcers of the covenants and file complaints with the HOA for any little violation they spot. Rita and I have received letters about covenant violations from our HOA triggered by the complaint of one such neighbor. The management company also has an inspector cruise the neighborhood regularly looking for violations, such as peeling or faded paint.
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going to school with him fulltime since third grade. Amber is there to relieve stress and help Knight feel more calm. She picks things up when Knight drops them. And she presses the handicap access button to open doors. “Also, girls talk to me because they want to pet dog,” Knight said, laughing and smiling while sitting in the backyard of his Westminster home. The Gator marching band performed its first halftime show for the 2016 season on Sept. 17. With a rig his dad built to hold his mellophone — an instrument similar to the French horn — and Amber in her uniform by his side, the duo hit the field with their team. This year, band director Duran is doing a few things differently, including giving Amber a little more space on the field. “She’s absolutely a member of the band,” Duran said. And by being part of formation, she teaches students to assert themselves. “She doesn’t move for them unless they make her move. She gets kids to find their voice and find confidence.” In practice, Duran has been working with Knight on his speed and changing directions on the field, incorporating fundamental skills to give him the same physical challenges as other band members. But more than the formations on the field and the music played, Duran said Knight has increased the band’s sense of family. “In a marching band there is always that feeling of taking care of each other and Jack brings that to a whole new level,” Duran said. “For me as a director, he has taught me to be more thoughtful about each students’ individual needs, challenges and successes. He’s a very important member of our marching band.”
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Susan described Levi as her fearless son, who was never deterred by things that scared the average person. His childhood dream was to play for the
Jack Knight and his service dog, Amber, play in the marching band at Standley Lake High School. Courtesy photo
ABOUT DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a fatal genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and eventually robs patients of their ability to walk, move their arms and care for themselves. It most often affects boys and, only rarely, does it affect girls. It occurs in about one of every 3,600 male infants.
Chicago Bears, until an accident injured his arm. Robert and Melissa MacTaggart said their son Jordan, who died Aug. 3, was someone who cared for people his entire life. Watching the horrendous crimes ISIS committed against people in the Middle East propelled him to go to Syria. “He knew where he wanted to help and he knew who he wanted to help,”
Until relatively recently, boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy usually did not survive much beyond their teen years. Thanks to advances in cardiac and respiratory care, life expectancy is increasing and many young adults with the disease attend college, have careers, get married and
Robert said. “We are just incredibly proud of our son,” Melissa said. His act opened their eyes, Robert said, to the bigger issues going on in the world. Both families expressed immense respect for the Kurds, who paid for the entire cost of transporting the three men back to the U.S., and helped navigate
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have children. Survival into the early 30s is becoming more common, and there are cases of men living into their 40s and 50s. Sources: The Muscular Dystrophy Association and the U.S. National Library of Medicine
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‘The greatest thing since sliced bread’ Arvada Library, serving the community for 78 years, celebrates 10 years in Olde Town
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Leonard Karasik and his wife, Geraldine, visit the Arvada Library as frequently as twice a week to check out multiple books and movies. They moved to Arvada in 1959 and one of the first things they did was get a library card. “I think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread,” Karasik said about the Olde Town location. The Arvada Library, at 7525 W. 57th Ave., celebrated on Sept. 16 a decade in Olde Town Arvada with a low-key day of cookies and balloons for patrons. But the anniversary year has brought a lot of changes. “This anniversary is significant because it is also the year we got our mill-level increase, so we have money to spend again,” said branch manager Cindy Jaye. “We’re doing things to make the library more vital.” That includes expanding library hours from 51 to 65 hours a week and increasing the number of story times from 10 to 13. The library has also updated its technology by increasing its bandwidth from 20 to 100 megabytes, which means providing a much faster internet for patrons connecting through library computers or through wireless on their personal devices. But the biggest change has been the library’s addition of more books and digital materials because of a nearly 50 percent increase in its collections budget. The Arvada Library has been providing books and services for 78 years, opening its first library in Arvada Town Hall in 1938 and renting books from the Denver Public Library. In 1951, the library moved to larger quarters in a city-owned house in McElvoy Park. Ground broke for a new library at West 57th Avenue and Dover Street in 1965. And four years later the library joined the Jefferson County Public Library system. The old location, which had housed the library since the mid-1960s, was the smallest in the county at only 700 square feet. It took about a decade of planning, Jaye said, but the new, modern, twostory building has become the center of Arvada’s Olde Town revitalization. “It drew people to the area, creating a renewed sense of community that continues to this day,” Arvada Mayor Marc Williams said. “It remains a huge asset and is definitely one of the key anchors of Olde Town Arvada.” A 2016 Pew study on public libraries found that Americans continue to express largely positive views about the state of their local public libraries with 66 percent saying the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community. Roughly half of those surveyed think their libraries contribute “a lot” to their communities in terms of helping spark creativity among
Kids can test their creativity with the Arvada Library’s Lego Play and Build programs. The next one is scheduled for 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.24. Photos by Steve Hostetler
ARVADA LIBRARY TIMELINE 1938 - The library first opened its doors in the Arvada Town Hall, renting books from the Denver Public Library. 1941 - The library moved to a building on Wadsworth Boulevard, now Olde Wadsworth, at Grandview Avenue in the Davis block. 1942 - The library moved to another building on the same block. 1943 - The library became city-owned and received $863 annually for operations. 1948 - The Arvada Lions Club donated $250 “for purchase of teen-age books to help curb juvenile delinquency.”
The Arvada Library has expanded its schedule of early literacy Story Times to allow more children to gain important pre-reading skills. young people and providing a trusted place for people to learn about new technologies. “This building being part of Olde Town Arvada provides us the place where we can be a true community member,” Jaye said. “We participate in all events that happen in Olde Town Arvada.”
Those events also include visiting the neighborhood schools for special programs. “Our goal is to be a vital member of the community, to give back,” Jaye said. “I feel that this location has really allowed us to do that and grow and blossom in that realm.”
1951 - The library moved to larger quarters in a city-owned house in McElvoy Park. 1965 - Ground was broken for a new library at West 57th Avenue and Dover Street. 1969 - The Arvada Library joined the Jefferson County Public Library system. 2006 - The Arvada Library moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in Olde Town Arvada.
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Until death do us part Sometimes, the greatest gifts are not even ones that the givers intended to give. I have watched, over the course of the last eight months, a strong, intelligent man dwindle away until he resembles a concentration camp survivor. The diagnosis of cancer was just the final straw — for several years now, Parkinson’s disease has limited how he’s interacted with the world, and failing eyesight robbed him of his favorite pastimes. But, until very recently, nothing could rob him of his spirit, nothing stole his sense of humor, and, through some uncomfortable procedures and therapies, nothing has shaken his faith. But, that’s not the gift. Through some of this, I’ve been privy to how his wife has cared for him, and loved him. She was, once upon a time, a nurse, so the caretaking gene runs strong in her; plus, having raised seven children, there wasn’t much that could shake her. But being in the room to hear the word
“cancer,” being part of the conversation about only taking minimal steps to treat the disease, being in the position of informing their children of how he’s deteriorating … these are places that nobody can prepare you for, no amount of experience Michael Alcorn can soften, and no HITTING words can comfort. And, yet, she has HOME remained in good spirits throughout. The way she has cared for him—from keeping his coffee warm by his side, to reading to him when he couldn’t, to keeping him up to date on developments in the major golf tournaments—has been a living, breathing example of the sort of selfless love that we all dream of having one day.
And, as things have progressed, from helping him walk, to helping him to his walker, to helping him into a wheelchair, she remains upbeat and sociable, more interested in the goings-on of the people who come to visit than in her own situation. She says to me, “nobody plans for this — this wasn’t part of any plan of MINE, I can tell you.” And, yet, I know that’s not entirely true. I know that 54 years ago, when they said “In sickness and in health, in good times and bad, until death do you part,” they actually meant it. And while there’s no way to foresee every circumstance, they knew that there would be a very real possibility that one of them would be in the position of watching, helpless, as the other slowly lost their battle with life. And they accepted that, in all its glory. And, really, it’s sweet. It isn’t martyrdom, and it’s not duty: it is the final expression of love that began on an altar all those years Alcorn continues on Page 9
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The warmth of human connection On my daily commute, the bike runs parallel to the road for a stretch. I pass dozens of walkers and riders, many of whom have a routine, just as I do. Soon after I began this route, I recognized a pair of people, a man and a woman probably 10 years younger than me, who walk south regularly on the path at the same time I am driving north on most days. Sometimes they hold hands, sometimes they simply walk side by side. And almost all the time, they seem engaged with one another, talking earnestly as they travel the trail. Curious about them, their motivation, their story, I pulled over impulsively one morning, and approached them as they neared my vehicle. I was smiling and excited, as if I knew them already, as if I were greeting friends. “Hi!” I called out, waving. They stopped, clearly wondering what was up. “I see you every morning,” I babbled on. “Why do you walk every day? How far do you go?” I also had other questions I wanted to ask, such as: Do you live around here? Where do you work? What is your relationship with each other? I waited expectantly. They didn’t answer. Well, actually, the woman tried to answer,
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but she doesn’t speak English. Neither does the man. Flustered, I tried my miniscule Spanish. Then I resorted to gestures – hands on an imaginary steering wheel, swinging side to side in the air. Fingers, after pointing at them, simulating people walking. I continued my mix of stilted English and rudimentary Spanish, to tell them that, in essence, I wanted to be
friends. They got it. They smiled and nodded their heads, and we both continued on our ways. I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t know all about them, but also exhilarated to have made the connection anyway. After that, I watched for them every morning with renewed interest. When I began going an hour earlier as summer began, I noticed that they were also out earlier, perhaps because of the longer days. If I didn’t see them for a few days, though, I
began to fret. What’s going on? Are they OK? And I was always relieved to see them again, at a different time of morning, or on another part of the trail. And I wondered, when I was away on vacation for a week, did they speculate about me? Were they scanning the road for my vehicle, just as I watched for them? Did they miss our daily connection? Now, as fall approaches, with its cooler mornings and shorter days, we see each other every day. Sometimes they see me first, sometimes I spot them. We all wave and smile – big grins of recognition and delight – as we turn our heads to watch each other pass. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a bit disconnected during this election season, where so much of the rhetoric and the activities are designed to drive us further apart, rather than to bring us together. But each weekday morning, I find that this strange, warm and wonderful human connection is the best way to start my day. Andrea Doray is a writer who thrives on the human connection, who always needs a little of that human touch. (Thanks, Bruce Springsteen.) Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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September 22, 2016
Questions remain about Jeffco’s sixth-grade shift In response to the article by Crystal Anderson, “Shift eyed at Jeffco middle schools” article, nearly $100 million of the $535 million bond request is allocated to moving sixth graders to middle schools. There are a few items that need further attention. The rationale used is it’s “a better way to utilize existing facilities.” If that were true, why does it cost $100 million to add 120 classrooms? How is that utilizing current facilities efficiently when sixth graders already have space in elementary schools? If sixth graders are moved, there will be 24 elementary schools with less than 300 students. The school board used 300 students in the initial facility plan as the cut-off to determine if a school should be closed. The school board said they wouldn’t close those small schools “yet.” But will smaller schools have to be financially subsidized so they can operate comparably to larger schools? How will this impact neighborhoods in which smaller schools are an integral part of communities? Having 24 schools potentially close and sit empty is not a better way to utilize existing facilities. Moving sixth graders will negatively impact teachers. Five thousand sixth graders are projected to make this move resulting in over 200 teachers having to make a choice to move to middle school.
Since the teaching credentials are different in middle school, teachers will have to be accredited as a content specialist. They will have to do that on their own time and on their own dollar. Special teachers (PE, art and music) will Lenor Lucero also be impacted GUEST as middle schools already have elective COLUMN teachers. How many specials teachers lose jobs? The school board didn’t do an adequate job of soliciting community feedback on this topic. When the school district discussed moving sixth graders in 2008-09, a team of 50 community leaders spent nearly eight months studying and soliciting feedback. In 2012, the school board spent nearly 12 months gathering input. This board spent less than 90 days having this conversation and nearly half of the neighborhoods weren’t even scheduled to have their sixth graders moved, so parents in those areas weren’t engaged. The online survey had 851 responders, and only about half agreed
with this proposal. With over 170,000 parents in Jeffco, this survey is statistically insignificant. Moreover, under 500 people participated in the two calls and 12 public meetings, most of which were held during summer break. Shouldn’t we have a much larger conversation before facing the largest-ever bond request? The article included feedback from parents of autistic children who will lose a year of services if moved to sixth grade. There are 14 center programs in elementary schools — providing the support these students need to be successful. There are zero autism center programs in middle school, so moving sixth graders means one less year of specialized support for those who need it. I am glad there is a school like Sobesky as an option for special needs students, but they service students who struggle with significant emotional and/or mental health disabilities, not children attending autism centers. It is insulting to those parents who are striving to meet the learning needs of their children to tell them Sobesky is a viable option. Dr. (Dru) Tomlin (director of middlelevel services at the Association for Middle Level Education) mentions that middle schools can offer students additional opportunities, but what are
Jeffco’s plans? How is Jeffco going to address the loss of direct literacy hours or the fact that test scores in middle schools are some of the lowest in the district? Shouldn’t parents know plans for improving student achievement prior to the move? Dr. Tomlin also said “Kids are neurologically hooked up to take risks and make questionable decisions.” How will Jeffco handle this? Why put kids at risk a year earlier, especially when studies show sixth graders in middle schools have more discipline problems than those in elementary schools? Mr. (Terry) Elliot (chief school effectiveness officer for Jeffco Public Schools) is quoted as saying “Grade configuration is not as important as what is happening in the classroom and at the school,” so why spend $100 million moving sixth graders? Just because other school districts are doing this does not mean it is the right choice for Jeffco. Finally, the article makes no mention of the actual cost of the $535 million bond. Our ballots will tell us that we will actually be paying $987.22 million, $200 million more than is necessary because of the financing payback plan. That’s a billion dollars in debt with nothing in it to specifically help our students.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
certain things to live in the right school district. In 2013, Realtor.com conducted a Back to School survey. In that survey 90 percent of home buyers listed school boundaries as “important” or “somewhat important” in their purchasing decision. More than 44 percent of respondents said they would pay up to 10 percent above budget for homes in preferred school boundaries, and another 9 percent would pay up to 20 percent above. When we choose to invest in our schools, we invest in our home values and our communities. Please join me in supporting YES on 3A and 3B. Sue Imperiale, Applewood
over $150,000 of our educational taxes to elect them? Of course 3A and 3B will bring many other things to schools. But who really thinks going from no debt to having to pay back almost a billion dollars is a good trade? Think about how the Board has done its planning with an overpopulated administration; Creating debt they want us to pay for while mortgaging and moving their issues to our grandchildren’s educations. They only held area meetings with communities for discussions, choosing not to share the overall district picture as was done for years before. Look at how they’ve brought back last
century’s educational thinking with “student based budgeting” and moving sixth grade to middle schools. Even Dr. Stevenson stopped that in 2010 at O’Connell Middle School. At least this Board could have taken the research released just after they were elected on the “Negative Union Impact on Educational Outcomes” but then again who runs Jeffco now? Please join me in “not” supporting 3A and 3B. Tell this School Board that these are Jefferson County Public Schools where Student Education comes “First!” Gary Scofield, Arvada
Don’t deny climate change Reader Tom Graham’s (letter Sept. 1) credibility on ballot measures is completely destroyed when he comes out as a climate change/global warming denier. The sun’s proximity and sun-spot activity does affect earth temperature in longterm cycles. However, measurements of atmospheric greenhouse gases, loss of Artic sea ice and melting glaciers, rising ocean and atmospheric temperatures, and rising sea levels have all proven that burning fossil fuels is a major contributor to what has happened at an increasing rate over the last decade. Amendment 69 will not double the state budget to nearly $100 billion; the tax for ColoradoCare will replace the $11 billion per year of after-taxes income Coloradans spend on health care under the current system. Despite the claims that increased minimum wages will destroy many jobs, history has shown that it has not happened. Dick Sugg, Golden Value in supporting schools I have never had kids in Jeffco Schools, but I’ve lived in the Applewood/ Golden area for over two decades, and am heavily invested in the community. As a both a homeowner and Realtor, I understand the critical importance of high quality schools. In order to offer the best possible education for the children in our community, I firmly believe that we all need to invest in our schools and education system. Thriving schools help keep real estate values strong. Homebuyers and sellers clearly value the quality of local schools, and homebuyers are willing to sacrifice
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ago. I know he hates that it’s come to this, but I also suspect that he knows that, while he would joyfully do the same for her, he’s not as well suited to it as she is. She is stronger than him, and he’s the strongest man I’ve ever known. The Catholics hold that human suffering is necessary because it reminds us of our dependence on God; I’ve watched this, and would say that suffering is important because it allows us the chance to experience the last fruits of real love. I feel sorry for people who have abandoned their loves to chase fleeting infatuations later in life, and I don’t think it’s coincidence that generations who divorce as easily as they trade in their cars are also
Not a Perlmutter fan Congressman Perlmutter scored a dismal 11 percent on voting for Constitutional issues, January through June 2016. Such issues as EPA water regulation, Obamacare and funding abortions, work permits for illegal immigrants, global food security, Defense Department climate-change mandates and delaying EPA ozone emission standards to 2025. Mr. Perlmutter believes in regulating like Washington knows best! Constitutional government is cast aside and Mr. Perlmutter took an oath to uphold the law of the land. “Mr. Ed” needs to ride his horse back to Colorado! David Rupert, Arvada No input, so vote NO on school bond In the past year the new Jeffco School Board has constantly left students and citizens input out of the process. Now the board members expect us to elect to pay for created debt and their election winning platform of not supporting all public school students equally. It has left many to think why did we pay
the generations that are contemplating assisted suicide. And I don’t say that to judge — I won’t know what that’s like until I’m there some day, I can’t speak for it. What I can say is this: watching my mother care for my father, to walk with him into death as she walked beside him in life, and to allow him his last days in peace and dignity, has been beautiful and sacred. My catechism taught that God is Love; if that is true, then I have been in the presence of God for the last six months in a way that few ever experience. That is the gift. Robert Alcorn, my father, went home on Saturday at the age of 84. My mother was by his side. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
Lenor Lucero is a Jefferson County parent.
OBITUARIES Mark Cook Hulbert
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April 22, 1959 - Aug. 11, 2016
Mark Cook Hulbert, 57, of Arvada. Born April 22, 1959 passed away August 11, 2016. He was the son of Jean and Paul Hulbert who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death by companion Peggy Day. He attended Arvada High and UNC on a tennis scholarship. He worked at Frito Lay for 25+ years and was a member of the Arvada Presbyterian Church. He
and Rockies. He enjoyed the mountains and visiting Mt. Evans. He received high school All American honors in baseball and was a three sport letterman.
was the #1 fan of niece, Nicole and nephew, Taylor and enjoyed watching them participate in Regis University golf tournaments. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid fan of the Broncos
He is survived by brothers Kent, Kirk, Ross, nephew Taylor, niece Nicole. Contributions may be made to North Jeffco Junior Baseball Association; PO Box 740267, Arvada CO 80006.
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September 22, 2016
CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH
A ministry of presence Police chaplains across the metro area talk, listen and provide support to officers and familes By Alex DeWind awind@coloradocommunitymedial.com
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haplain Tim Ralph of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has frequented Parker Adventist Hospital over the past few weeks. He visits Dan Brite, a member of the sheriff’s office’s Impact Unit, and Brite’s wife Christine, a sergeant with the sheriff’s office. On Sept. 2, while responding to a “suicidal” suspect’s home near Sierra Middle School, Brite was shot in the chest. He has been in critical condition since. Ralph recalls a recent visit at the hospital on Sept. 13: Brite had woken up and was kissing his children. Still unable to talk, he attempted to scribble what looked like an “A” on a piece of paper. “I said pray? And he shook his head yes,” Ralph said. “So we prayed.” Ralph — also a Douglas County deputy and the founding pastor of a church — said he loves to help people. That is why he talks, listens and offers religious and spiritual support to the command staff of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. “I try to tell them that they are fighting the good fight,” he said. Chaplains differ among law enforcement agencies. Some, like the Golden Police Department, have more than one chaplain. Others, like the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, don’t have a chaplain for the command staff. Kevin Shive, 46, one of four chaplains of the Golden Police Department, founded his organization — Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains — in 2014 to unify police chaplains across the state. Today, the organization has about 55 chaplains, including many from metro Denver police agencies such as Wheat Ridge Police Department, Denver Police Department, Littleton Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and more. The idea came to Shive after a set of traumatic events in the metro area, including the 2012 Aurora theater shooting that left 12 people dead and more than 70 injured at a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises,” and the 2013 Boulder County flood that Chaplains continues on Page 11
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WHAT IS A CHAPLAIN?
TYPES OF CHAPLAINS
A chaplain provides nondenominational religious services, spiritual guidance and counseling to people within a secular institution, such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, fire department or university. Chaplains pray and promote spirituality, read from sacred texts, prepare and deliver sermons, organize and lead religious
services, and plan and lead religious education programs.
Police chaplains serve law enforcement personnel and agencies.
patients, families and staff at a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility or hospice.
A chaplain is required to have a Bachelor’s degree, though many employers also require a Master’s degree and prior experience in the field of religion.
Prison chaplains serve those who are incarcerated, either awaiting trial or after conviction.
Educational chaplains serve an educational institution, such as a college or university.
Source: The Occupational Information Network and www.Learn.org
Parliamentary chaplains serves parliamentary bodies, such as the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Healthcare chaplains serve
Source: religionfacts.com
Douglas County Deputy Tim Ralph is the founding pastor of a church in Larkspur. He’s also chaplain of the sheriff’s office and works with staff and their families. “Chaplain is the ministry of presence,” he said. Photo by Alex DeWind
Kenneth Teague
Kevin Shive is the founder of Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains and one of four chaplains of the Golden Police Department. “We as chaplains help reduce trauma,” he said, “but also help officers be the most resilient people they can.” Photo Courtesy Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains
Chaplain Stage
Douglas County jail On a weekday afternoon, Chaplain Kenny Teague sports a blue-collared shirt, jeans and a pair of Nikes. When asked how he deals with the day-to-day duties as chaplain of the county jail, he responds: “There’s no turning it off. This is is my way of life.” Teague, 53, leads weekly religious services on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Sunday morning, he streams a service from a church in Boulder over a projector in one of the jail’s program rooms. He’s at the jail full-time during the week, where he leads bible studies, provides one-on-one counseling and coordinates requests for religious texts. “Some will tell you how much their lives changed getting closer to God,” Teague said of the inmates. Teague has been chaplain of the Douglas County jail for three years. About 15 religious volunteers assist him with services. When he talks
Military chaplains serve service personnel and conduct religious services at sea or in the field.
Arapahoe County jail
Chaplain Kenneth Teague works with inmates at the Douglas County jail. This is his way of life, he said. “I don’t pacify anything — I’m real when I talk to them.” Photo by Alex DeWind to inmates, Teague is straightforward. He said he recognizes that they have the freedom to practice religion and, also, the freedom to not practice religion. “We try to do everything to keep the jail quiet,” he said.
Chaplain Stage, who would like his first name kept private, has been a full-time employee of the Arapahoe County jail for about four years. He’s at the jail Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and one weekend a month as chaplain of the Colorado National Guard. Stage’s responsibilities at the 1,350-bed jail include leading seven religious services per week and providing one-onone spiritual, emotional and religious counseling for inmates. He also handles logistics, including coordinating inmates’ requests for religious texts. Religious and spiritual services are a release for the
inmates, he said. “It’s a way for them to bring order to their chaos,” Stage, 38, said. Stage has a Christian background and acknowledges that sometimes he cannot provide the appropriate religious services to inmates. So, in those instances, he will reach out to other religious leaders in the community. “I advocate for their First Amendment right,” Stage said. “But I’m not a chameleon.” As chaplain of a county jail, he had to learn very quickly how to deal with heavy stories. To handle the emotion, he said he talks to God and relies on his own faith. “It’s a blessing to forget some things,” he said.
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September 22, 2016
Foothills Art Center brings color to Rocky Mountains
Center hosts watermedia exhibit for 43rd and final year
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For the 43rd year, the Foothills Art Center will bring top watermedia talent from all over the country for the annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibit. The exhibit runs at the center, 809 15th St. in Golden, through Oct. 23. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. The tradition began in 1974 when local artists approached Foothills to host a watercolor art show. “The Rocky Mountain National Watermedia committee, founded in the beginning, extended watercolor to watermedia,” said Patricia Rucker, chairwoman of the watermedia committee, in a statement. “This year’s exhibition includes acrylic, tempera, casein, as well as mixed watermedia.”
“The Boarding House, Madrid NM” by Jonathan Keeton is just one of the watermedia pieces on display at the Foothills Art Center as part of the 43rd Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibit. The exhibit runs at Foothills through Oct. 24. Courtesy image
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s exhibition: A wide variety of subjects and styles — In addition to the variety of watermedia styles in this year’s exhibition, one of the best things about it is the diversity of subjects, according to Foothills Executive Director Hassan Najjar. “We have everything from realism to abstraction,” he said. “The range is really refreshing and will keep visitors engaged throughout the exhibit.”
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killed four people and destroyed more than 300 homes. “The chaplains needed to connect,” Shive said. “So I thought, ‘Lets’ get to know each other so we can build trust and synergy.’ ” His goal is to raise the standards, expectations and excellence in which chaplaincy is performed, he said. Which means knowing police standards and the general language of policing, as well as knowing how to respond to emotional turmoil, such as trauma, burnout and stress. “An officer will see something in a day that the public won’t see in a lifetime,” Shive said. “You have to be trained in that — you have to understand the law enforcement dynamics, which are different.” Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains train together, share ideas and learn from one another, with the goal being to serve the police officers who protect the community, Shive said. “We as chaplains help reduce trauma,” he said, “but also help officers be the most resilient people they can.” Ralph, who’s in his early 60s, has been chaplain of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for nine years. Born and raised in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, he became chaplain of the Minneapolis Police Department when he was 24 years old. He moved to Colorado in 1981 to build houses. Soon after, he and his wife started a Bible study out of their home, which grew into New Covenant Church, a 250-mem-
This will be the last Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibit at Foothills — Next year the exhibit will be moving to the brand-new Center for the Arts Evergreen, which is scheduled to finish construction next year. “We’ve had volunteers and staff from Evergreen here as we got the show set up so they could see what goes into it,” Najjar said. “It’ll be great for them to have their first show at the new facility be a nationally known exhibit.” The Watermedia exhibit is the perfect kick-off of the new Evergreen center because the show has such a great reputation, not only in the metro area, but the state and country, said Vanessa Gareis, curator of the center. “We’re really excited for next year, and it’s going to be great exposure for us,” Gareis said. “It’s just a great fit for Evergreen.”
The juror is Katherine Chang Liu — Internationally known artist Liu reviewed more than 500 entries from 228 artists from 34 states to pick her favorites. Liu was born in China and grew up in Taiwan and went on to receive her master’s in science at the University of CaliforniaBerkeley. Interested in art her whole life, her work can be found in more than 1,100 public, private and corporate art collections. She has been featured in 40 books and 98 magazine or newspaper articles. In 2012 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Watercolor USA Honor Society.
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An officer will see something in a day that the public won’t see in a lifetime.”
Kevin Shive, founder of Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains
ber congregation in Larkspur. Ralph conducts funeral services, weddings and graduation ceremonies for the sheriff’s office staff. He accompanies deputies on patrol. He’s on scene when there is an emergency involving law enforcement, such as Brite’s. Douglas County Sgt. Derek Castellano, who also serves on the Colorado National Guard, has worked with chaplains in the military. He said they act as counselors, offering help and spiritual guidance. “I am always grateful for our chaplain unit who helps us with our spiritual and emotional needs in times of crisis,” Castellano said, “and in our day-to-day operation.” Though he hasn’t spent much time with Ralph, he said he finds relief in knowing he can walk into Ralph’s office at any time. And, oftentimes, a member of command staff will come into Ralph’s office just to talk. “Chaplain,” Ralph said, “is a ministry of presence.”
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ITT Tech students weigh options after school’s closure Local community colleges offer transfer information to students of closed for-profit college By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Thomas Westbrook had a feeling something was wrong at ITT Technical Institute earlier this year. “A few of us had an inkling something was fishy because they stopped taking new students in,” the Westminster resident said. He said school staff would get defensive when asked if there were problems. Westbrook was one quarter shy of earning an associate’s degree in network systems administration at ITT Tech’s Westminster campus, one of two Denver-area campuses of the for-profit college that closed on Sept. 6 after being barred by the Department of Education from accepting federal student aid and loans in August. About 430 students attended ITT Tech in the area, mostly at a campus in Aurora. Nationally, more than 40,000 students attended the school at its 130 campuses. ITT Tech could not be reached for comment. The school’s website does not list a phone number at which officials can be contacted, and a phone number that previously was promoted as a way
ITT TECH CLOSES AFTER FEDERAL AID REVOKED
WHERE TO TURN?
ITT Technical Institute closed its doors on Sept. 6 after it was barred by the U.S. Department of Education from accepting federal aid and loans in August.
The Colorado Community College System has reached out to former ITT Tech students to inform them of their options for continuing their education at a community college. More information about enrolling in a community college can be found at www.coloradocommunity colleges.com/go
The DOE took steps after ITT Tech’s accreditor, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, ruled that the for-profit college is not in compliance with its accreditation criteria. to contact the school no longer was in service. Since the shutdown, the Colorado Community College System has taken steps to inform displaced students of their option for continuing education. Westbrook was one of two former ITT students who attended an information session at the Westminster Campus of Front Range Community College on Sept. 17. Because ITT wasn’t regionally accredited, transferring credits to a community college is not simple. Howard Fukaye, Arapahoe Community College’s director of student recruitment and outreach, said the college’s departments will analyze students’ coursework from ITT to see what can be accepted. “We’re a lot different type of entity than ITT Tech,” he said. Bitsy Cohn, director of credit for prior learning for the Colorado Community
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“Our responsibility is first and foremost to protect students and taxpayers,” U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. said in a statement. “Looking at all of the risk factors, it’s clear that we need increased financial protection and that it simply would not be responsible or in the best interest of students to allow ITT to continue enrolling new students who rely on federal student aid funds.”
education system, with infomercials on daytime or late-night TV and recruiters at government work centers. However, the tuition at ITT Tech was significantly higher than at community colleges, he said, reaching about $5,000 per quarter, compared to $1,745 per semester for a full-time student at ACC. Only small numbers of former ITT Tech students have attended information sessions at area community colleges since the shutdown. While no more open houses are planned, Cohn said more inquiries may trickle in during coming months. Westbrook said he will likely enroll at Front Range Community College in a computer-related field. “I’m frustrated,” he said, “but enough time has passed that I’m not as mad as I was.”
College System, said there are ways besides directly transferring credits that ITT Tech students’ prior learning can be assessed, such as portfolio reviews, challenge tests and assessments of workforce or military experience. “We want to make sure they get some credit for what they’ve learned,” she said. Former ITT students also have the option of discharging their student loans, but they cannot do so if they transfer credit to another school. ITT Tech had faced criticism for its marketing strategies and for leaving students with high levels of debt upon graduation. Westbrook said he was told by recruiters that with an ITT degree, he would make more money than with a degree from a community college. Fukaye said the school was known for targeting unemployed people and those who were uneducated about the higher
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The works of potter and educator Robin Furuta, who taught at the Arvada Center, will be exhibited in October at Plinth Gallery of Denver. The collection of ceramic pieces, on loan from many private collections, will “showcase her work and recognize the impact Robin had on the ceramics community as an artist, educator and friend to many,” according to the gallery’s announcement. “We are extremely honored to host this legacy exhibition of Robin’s work,” said Plinth Gallery curator Jonathan Kaplan. “She was a beacon of light to many in our ceramics community and enriched the lives of all of us who knew her.” Furuta, who died in 2015, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at The Kansas City Art Institute and then attended University of Colorado-Boulder. She taught ceramics at the Arvada Center, Red Rocks Community College, The Jewish Community Center, Art Students
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SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association program at Foothills Art Center People with mild memory loss and their care partners are invited to participate in a free program, 11 a.m. to noon on Sept. 25 at the Foothills Art Center, The program is offered through a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Attendees will participate in object based learning and discussion on the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia show. Participation is free but registration is required. Registration can be done online by selecting the event on the Foothills Art Center’s website: www. foothillsartcenter.org. For more information on Alzheimer’s Disease and other SPARK! programs, please call the Alzheimer’s Association
Meet & Greet Candidates and Ballot Issues event Sept. 27 The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County is hosting a meet-andgreet event, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 27 at Carmody Middle School, 2050 S. Kipling St., in Lakewood. Following brief candidate introductions, voters will have the opportunity to mingle with candidates in an informal setting to ask questions and discuss key issues. Targeted area is central Jefferson County. Candidates from the following races have been invited: • Colorado Legislature: House Districts 1, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29 and Senate District 19 • District Attorney: District 1
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Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Joe Coors, Jr., a businessman and onetime congressional candidate, died Sept. 15 at the age of 74. He was the great grandson of Adolph Coors, founder of the beer empire that began with a brewery in Golden in 1873. Spanning a career with CoorsTek Inc. — beginning in 1973 according to the company website — Joe Coors Coors held numerous positions with the company, including president, CEO and chairman of the board. He retired in 2000 when he was 58. “Joe was an adept business leader in so many ways, but is probably best remembered for his ability to build relationships, find creative solutions to problems and infect others with his can-do-attitude,” said brother John Coors, current chairman of CoorsTek, in a statement posted on the company’s website. “He was a great inspiration and friend to me and scores of others,” John Coors said. “I will miss him.” Don Ytterberg, chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party, said Coors — a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for the 7th Congressional District — loved Colorado and he loved Jefferson County. “He was a great community member and a great Coloradan,” Ytterberg said. “His family’s philanthropic work is almost legendary.” Coors had been involved with a number of Colorado-based nonprofit organizations. Coors was born in Philadelphia in 1942, but moved to Golden in 1944 with his family. While attending college at the University of North Carolina, he met his
wife Gail and they married in 1962. Coors later transferred to North Carolina State University where he earned a bachelor’s of science in applied mathematics in 1964. In 2012, Coors, a Republican, ran against U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, for Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, but lost the race by more than 40,000 votes. He never ran again for office. “I’m sorry to hear about Joe’s passing,” Perlmutter said in a statement issued to the Golden Transcript via email. “He was a friend of mine and our family long before he challenged me in politics. He will be missed.” The two had been onetime neighbors in the Applewood neighborhood of Wheat Ridge. Coors was a man of deep and abiding faith, Ytterberg said, noting he attended Bible study at 6 a.m. every Monday at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. He also enjoyed golf, Ytterberg said. He was one of the parties responsible for building the Rolling Hills golf course in Golden, and along with Ytterberg’s help, developed a ceramic putter. One of Coors’ ceramic putters was gifted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in Florida. “Being an avid golfer,” Ytterberg said, “I think he thought that was pretty cool.” Coors is survived by his wife Gail, their four children and nine grandchildren who live across the Denver-metro area and Fort Collins. He is also survived by four siblings and their spouses and children, a greatuncle and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews. His brother Pete Coors, the vice-chairman of Molson Coors Brewing Co., issued the following statement: “The entire family is deeply saddened by Joe’s death.” Coors’ family is planning a celebration of his life later this fall. In lieu of flowers or other sentiments, the family has suggested a contribution to one of his favorite charitable organizations: Colorado School of Mines Foundation, PO Box 4005, Golden, CO 80402; The Club At Rolling Hills Foundation, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden, CO 80401; Game Day Memories, 3651 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood, CO 80113.
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• RTD: Districts D and M • CU Regents • Jefferson County Commissioners The League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates from any party. To learn more about the league, visit www.lwvjeffco.org. For more election information, visit www. VOTE411.org. Jeffco commissioners’ telephone town hall The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is having a telephone town hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Any county resident is welcome to participate, and pre-registration for cell phones is being offered. To pre-register a cell phone, send a text to 828282 with the message code “JEFFCO.” A phone call will come in at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. Phone calls will be made to the preregistered list and to randomly selected phone numbers in Jeffco. Anybody who does not register or does not receive a phone call may still participate. During the meeting, call 877-229-8493 and enter 110646. Commissioners Libby Szabo, Casey Tighe and Donald Rosier, along with county staff, will discuss the county’s budget, wildfire mitigation and updates on the slash program. Participation is encouraged. Opportunities to ask questions on any of the above topics will be provided, and there will be polling questions where participants can weigh in on important issues in the county. For more information, visit www.jeffco.us/townhall. CASA looking for more volunteers Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (CASA) is in need of more community members to become a voice for abused or neglected children in court. The next CASA of Jeffco/Gilpin volunteer training is scheduled to begin on Oct. 4. A swearing in ceremony for those who complete the training will be 4:305:30 p.m. Oct. 26.
Previous experience is not necessary. The training course includes about 40 hours of training, including in a classroom setting, class assignments and court observation. All in-person sessions will take place at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, in Golden. CASA volunteers are caring adults who are appointed by a judge. They provide the courts with objective information and recommendations to help ensure that a child abuse victim’s best interests are served. To learn more about CASA, visit www.casajeffcogilpin. com. For more information on becoming a CASA, including the application process, training schedule or other general questions, contact Tiffany Schlag at 303271-6537 or at tiffanyschlag@casajeffcogilpin.com. Last weekend for Day Out With Thomas The last weekend for the Day Out With Thomas event at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., in Golden is Sept. 24-25. Tickets for train rides led by Thomas the Tank Engine, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on both days, are still available. Tickets for a train ride cost $25 per person during peak hours —10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — and $20 per person all other times. Children under 2 are free as long as they are a lap-rider of a person with a purchased ride ticket. This year, no museum-only admission is offered. Ticket price includes the train ride and admission to the museum exhibits and grounds. Other special Day Out With Thomas activities include a petting zoo, temporary tattoo station, a play area, live sing-a-longs and a magic shows. Food vendors will be available and people are permitted to bring a picnic lunch but cooking and alcohol are not allowed. To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum. org/thomas.
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English as A Second Language tutorial classes available Sunday and Monday evenings at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303882-2751.
The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com. Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/ nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages.
Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored? Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership
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and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity. Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. Square Dancing Want some fun exercise? Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529. Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at
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Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden. org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-7187307 with questions. Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.
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Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.
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Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook. Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com. Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun,
supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.
you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697.
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Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@ comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December.
Arvada Rotary meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.
Kiwanis Club of Alameda West meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the IHOP Restaurant, 389 S. Wadsworth Blvd., in the Lakewood City Commons Shopping Center. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303-988-5678 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.
Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273. American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.
Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail. com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.
Looking for a speaking club in Golden? Buffalo Toastmasters meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or http://www. meetup.com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.
Arvada Biz Connection www.meetup.com/ Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets from 6:45-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview. Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions. For information about the club, contact dawnyawn.toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-547-0084, john. googins@gmail.com.
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September 22, 2016
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 www.mtishows.com/murder-ballad ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Performance Now presents “Bye Bye Birdie” through 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. ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 15 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-9353044 or go to minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and under. ‘God of Carnage’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “God of Carnage” through 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 303-935-3044. Show includes adult content and strong language.
Morrison Ciderfest! Pony and hay rides, a rod and custom car show, food and drinks, live music, cider press demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors and more are highlights at Morrison Ciderfest, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at 150 Spring St., Morrison. Go to www. morrisonciderfest.org. Park in downtown Morrison and look for the shuttles to take you to the event. ‘Steel Magnolias’ Colorado ACTS presents “Steel Magnolias,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24, with a family day production at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www. coloradoacts.org for information and tickets. Arvada Cemetery Tour Join the Arvada Historical Society on Saturday, Sept. 24, for the annual cemetery tour at the Arvada Cemetery, 5581 Independence St. Arvada’s rich cultural heritage comes to life with stories about early immigrants who came to Arvada from several countries. Guided tours run every half hour, noon to 2:30 p.m. Presenters will illustrate the individual’s role in shaping Arvada. Each tour lasts about one hour. Cost includes water and free refreshments. Come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Call 303-431-1261 or go to www.arvadahistory.org. ‘My Fair Lady’ The Evergreen Chorale presents “My Fair Lady” from Monday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 9 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets and information available online at www. evergreenchorale.org or by calling 303674-4002. Show is appropriate for all ages. Cider Days Lakewood’s signature fall festival Cider Days returns for two full days of family fun, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2 at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Admission includes all entertainment and kids’ amusements. Call 303-9877850 or go to www.Lakewood.org/ CiderDays.
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Colorado ACTS Fall Classes Colorado ACTS is taking registrations for fall classes. Try your feet at an eightweek 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
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Opener The season-opening concert of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra showcases the depth of talent in the community orchestra with a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center. Other upcoming concerts for the symphony orchestra are the holiday concert Saturday, Dec. 3; the winter concert Sunday, Feb. 19; the young artists competition concert Sunday, March 19; and the closing concert Sunday, April 30. Season and individual concert tickets may be purchased in advance at www.Jeffsymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237, or by visiting the Jefferson Symphony office at 1204 Washington St., Golden. Tickets also available at the door of the show. 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 7:158:45 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
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. 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. Victims of Church Abuse Stories of people who have experienced church-inflicted hurt will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. Hurt by Church features a filmed interview with a woman who suffered emotional wounds caused by the church during several difficult periods in her life. In the interview, she describes why the hurt she endured eventually led to her exit from that church. This Lifetree program offers attendees an opportunity to discuss the wounds they’ve suffered at the hands of the church as well. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Talk: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Plate? Downsizing means deciding what to do with non-titled property or the “stuff.” Personal things such as photographs, a baseball glove, or a yellow pie plate can have meaning for many. Mary Snow from Jefferson County Extension Services reviews ideas about deciding who gets what. Program is from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 to register or for cost information.
HEALTH
Fall in Love with Organics Organics are becoming more popular, and rightly so. There are many reasons to love organics - they’re pesticide free, non GMO, nutrient dense, good4 the planet and good4 you. Program is from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Sample 100 percent organic produce. Program led by Kate Sheets. Contact 303-423-0990. Amazing Apples Apples are centuries old, but are as delicious today as ever. Learn about our amazing varieties of organic apples and tempt your senses with some of our favorite new, apple-inspired recipes. It’s easy to make this healthful fruit a part of your everyday diet. After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Program runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Program led by Kate Sheets. Contact 303-423-0990. 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: 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).
Square Dancing Want some fun exercise? Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-9739529.
Free to Breathe 5K Hundreds of residents will meet Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Denver Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk at Washington Park. All proceeds support Free to Breathe, a lung cancer research and advocacy organization dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. Event will feature a 5K run/walk, and the day will also include a memory garden, music from a local DJ, kids’ activities and more. Special recognition will be given to top finishers and fundraising heroes. Gather your superhero squad, and join us for an inspiring day focused on doubling lung cancer survival. To register and begin fundraising, visit www.freetobreathe.org/denver.
ART/FILM
EDUCATION
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. In Plein Sight Outdoor Painting More than two dozen professional artists will paint from dawn to dusk at the In Plein Sight outdoor painting event Oct. 4-9 at one Jeffco Open Space parks each day. Artists will be at South Valley Park, Mount Falcon Park, Crown Hill Park, White Ranch Park and along the Clear Creek Trail in Golden. Event is hosted by PLAN Jeffco, a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization of open space advocates based in Jefferson County. It will culminate in a gallery exhibit Oct. 8-9 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. All the works created will be on display and available for purchase. Among the artists are Deborah McAllister and Norbert Nagel, of Lakewood; Jeannette Stutzman and Karen Spotts, of Evergreen; and Cheryl St. John, of Arvada. Go to www.InPleinSightJeffco.org and www.planjeffco.org. 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
Make Ahead Meals Life is busy. Planning healthy meals to optimally fuel your body can be tough. This demonstration class will give you options for simple, nutritious, makeahead meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sample all recipes prepared, and take home recipes with even more ideas. Class runs from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Earth Sweet Botanicals, 1224 Arapahoe St., Golden. Call 303-2781260 for cost and to register. Prayer Service Scheduled Pray for the Cure Christian Prayer Service, open to anyone, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Prayers will focus on those suffering with chronic or life-threatening health issues, those who are grieving, and all care-givers. Contact Pastor Lindeman at tlindeman@peacelutheran.net.
Fairy Garden Workshop Enjoy the magic and enchantment of a fairy garden and create your personal retreat for the fairies. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in the class. Instructor is Chris Doolittle, Echter’s annuals and indoor plant specialist. Class runs from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Space is limited; registration required. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information. Materials fee is assessed. Tillandsia: Air Plant Workshop Air plants are easy to grow and decorative. Have fun and take home a hanging bubble with tillandsia. Instructor is Chris Doolittle, Echter’s annuals and indoor plant specialist. Class runs from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Space is limited; registration 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. 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. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Marketplace Misc. Notices
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Misc. Notices
EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN/ FREE MURAL - NEED WALL
The Education is #Notacrime Campaign is Seeking a Business or Organization in the Littleton District to Donate a Wall for a Mural - the purpose of which is to promote educational equality around the world and to support art.
If you are interested in supporting our project, please contact Kari asap at 303-587-1513 for more info. and to see possible designs.
Your wall is your donation - no other costs required. Sponsored by the Bahai's of Littleton
Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
FARM & AGRICULTURE
Garage Sales Multi-Family Garage & Furniture Sale Thu-Fri 9/22-9/23, 8a-6p Sat 9/24, 8a-3p Our professionally restored Antique furniture includes: Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Table w/6 Harp Chairs, Scottish Walnut Buffet, Lancaster County Pine Drop-Leaf Table w/4 Chairs, Quarter-sawn Square Table w/4 Chairs & Carved French Double Bed. Other restored wood pieces include: Ethan Allen Cherrywood Table w/6 Chairs, Woodley Dining Table w/6 Chairs & Painted Buffet w/Hand Painted Floral Design. Our Garage Sale includes: clothes (all ages), books, home décor, kitchen, craft supplies, toys, sports, electronics & Home-Baked Goods. Our BBQ lunch starts at 11am with 1/3-lb. Angus sirloin burger or brat plate for $5 or hot dog plate for $3.50. Shepherd of Love Fellowship 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield (corner of 136th & Lowell Blvd.) www.shepherdoflove.org Info: 303-466-5749.
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COMMUNITY YARD SALE THE CAY AT MARINA POINTE 8376-8422 S. Upham Way 9/23 & 9/24—9 am to 3:30 pm Kitchen & bath, linens, books, framed art (1 Chihuly), jewelry, clothes & shoes (sm.-lg.), bikes, needlepoint, kids clothes & toys, pet kennels, even a Golf Cart! Near Wadsworth & Chatfield Follow red signs & balloons. STREET PARKING ONLY
MOVING SALE
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PETS
I am moving from Highlands Ranch and cannot take my 9 year old male cat. He is beautiful (all white with blue eyes) sweet and affectionate. He is a very healthy, neutered and active cat. A bit shy at first so probably not good for a very active household. Please email Cindy at ccorty@gmail.com if you might be interested
1930's Extendable Gaming Table Dark Wood $85 Food Server Hutch solid mahogany with marble top 1800's from France cut out woodwork $500 Set of 8 service w/extra serving pieces Nikko Rose pattern China $150/obo Christmas Dishes 8 service w/extra serving pieces never been used still in boxes $100 Other items available 303-423-8810
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Miscellaneous KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System. Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com
1991 Mercury Sable Mechanically very good 89800 miles. Reliable Englewood 303-761-4312
1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT Blue needs work as is $600 or best offer 303-798-6583 720-250-7598
Dogs Before you buy your doggie online or from a store, find out where it came from. Find out more at caninewelfare.org
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
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Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts Fair October 14 & 15 9:00 to 3:00 Parker Senior Center
Firewood
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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
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Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Music and Language For ages 3-5 and 6-8 Morning/afternoon classes Plus: Piano lessons for beginners, older kids and adults Piano lessons for kids and adults with special needs. For more information call Nora 630.981.4483
TRANSPORTATION
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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
1997 Ford Taurus 64,442 miles, leather seats, 3 liter engine, 6 cyl, needs new battery Very good condition 303-463-7878
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, 1 owner Must see to appreciate Ray (406)253-1005
2006 Pontiac Torrent, 6 cyl, AWD. Loaded - great condition. Always garaged, never dinged. 169,000 miles - one owner. $4,000. Call 720-635-0925
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SPORTS
September 22, 2016
LOCAL
For mercy’s sake, rule may change
Pomona senior Cameron Gonzales (22) runs through Ralston Valley’s defense Sept. 16 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Photos by Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Public Schools
Top-ranked Pomona lights up the night Panthers football speeds past rival Ralston Valley By Dennis Pleuss Jeffco Public Schools
Pomona senior Uriah Vigil (33) greets junior Max Borghi in the end zone after one of three touchdown runs by Borghi in the Panthers’ 28-7 victory over rival Ralston Valley on Sept. 16 at the North Area Athletic Complex.
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ARVADA — Pomona junior Max Borghi has the speed and power that lights up Friday nights on the football field. Borghi put on a show at the North Area Athletic Complex Friday as the No. 1-ranked Class 5A football team in the CHSAANow. com poll took care of area rival Ralston Valley with a 28-7 victory. The junior had three touchdown runs — 57, 7 and 23 yards — on his way to more than 150 yards on just 10 carries for Pomona (3-1 record). The highlight for Borghi was actually nullified with a 15-yard personal foul for hurdling. It appeared the junior had a 79-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter, but the longest run of the game was called back because of illegal hurdling. If a player hurdles a standing player, it’s deemed a dangerous play and a 15-yard personal foul.
What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie is “The Blind Side” because I like how it is based on a true story. Also, the story behind the movie truly inspires me to do greater things in my life.
Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete? My favorite professional athlete is Laurie Hernandez because she works extremely hard to be one of the best gymnasts, but still has fun with it and doesn’t take it too seriously.
“I had to do it. It was a crazy play,” Borghi said with a smile. “I knew it was a penalty right when I did it. It was worth it. It will look good on film.” Borghi would have gone for well over 200 yards on the ground if the run would have counted. “It’s great to have Max playing for us,” Pomona senior linebacker Garrett Zanon said. “Every time (defense) comes off the field we know he (Borghi) can take it the distance anytime he gets the ball.” Pomona’s defense limited No. 9 Ralston Valley (2-2) to just one score during the Sept. 16 game. Ralston Valley’s offensive highlight was a 65-yard touchdown run by senior Shayne Whitmyer that cut the Panthers’ lead to 14-7 midway through the second quarter. “We were on the verge of really taking over the game, but when you play a good team they are going to fight back,” Pomona coach Jay Madden said. “Ralston Valley fought back, but every time they fought back we had a little bit more.” Football continues on Page 23
Do you have any pre-competition superstitions or rituals? I am very superstitious before meets. My biggest superstition is that I have to do my own hair before the meet. If I let my coach or any of my teammates do my hair for me, it’ll mess me up. What are your plans for after high school graduation? After high school, I plan on attending college, as I am applying to Stanford, CU Boulder, Regis, DU and TCU. I plan to major in child or sports psychology. “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.
Basketball is the only high school team sport in the state without a mercy rule, but the Colorado High School Activities Association Board of Directors is scheduled to vote on adopting one at its Oct. 5 meeting. Jim Benton The proposed rule for boys and girls OVERTIME basketball would start a running clock if a team leads by 40 points or more at the end of the third quarter. The clock would stop only for timeouts or injuries. If the board adopts the mercy rule, it would be enforced for the 2016-17 season. Administrators and coaches are lining up on both sides. Those in favor of implementing the rule argue it could spare the losing team the humiliation of a major blowout. Those against the rule contend it takes time away from players who might not see action in a close game. “I’m in favor of it,” said Mark Duitsman, Lutheran girls basketball coach and athletic director. “I have been on both sides of a lopsided score and I see teachable moments in both circumstances, but I don’t see the rule impacting those lessons.” Many coaches don’t like the proposed rule change. “I’m not in favor of changes,” ThunderRidge boys coach Joe Ortiz said. “When we get up a lot on an opponent, we sub out. I hate giving up the playing time for our subs that don’t get very much playing time.” Cherry Creek girls coach Chris Curneen agrees. “Every minute of court time is valuable,” he said. “Once I get up by a comfortable margin, I usually use the extra minutes to get some of my younger players some valuable playing time.” Highlands Ranch girls coach Caryn Jarocki brings up another point against the mercy rule. “Teams can work on things regardless of the score and regardless of if they are winning or losing,” she said. “On a lesser note, the mercy rule affects teams in regard to the record books. All records have been derived from teams playing full games for a full season, not shortened ones. Those teams/players are essentially being penalized with shortened games.” Blue night scheduled It is gratifying when differences and rivalries are put aside in a show of support for a person or issue. Legacy received well wishes and support from schools in the state and outside of Colorado after the Sept. 11 crash that killed bus driver Kari Chopper. And Chaparral plays Legend Sept. 22 at EchoPark Automotive Stadium in Parker with Wolverines fans wearing navy blue and Titans fans donning royal blue to honor American military personnel. Any service member in uniform will be admitted free and will help crown Chaparral homecoming royalty at halftime. There will also be donation jars around the stadium to raise money to support Detective Dan Brite and his family. Brite was shot by a suspect Sept. 2 and has been hospitalized since then. Local team wins hockey tourney Members of the Castle View High School hockey team combined with the Arapahoe Midget Major AA travel team to form the Castle View/Arapahoe Midget Major club, which won the Regis Twisted Wrister tournament on Sept. 17.
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Ralston Valley slides past Wheat Ridge in softball By Dennis Pleuss Jeffco Public Schools ARVADA — Ralston Valley junior Gianna Browdy helped herself immensely Sept. 13. Browdy pitched a completegame in a 2-1 non-league victory against Wheat Ridge at Ralston Valley High School. However, she was just as impressive at the plate going 3-for-3 with a pair of triples to give Ralston Valley a momentum-building win. “We could probably bat her (Browdy) three, four or five, but she always does well in that leadoff position,” Ralston Valley coach Wendy Davies said. “She always seems to make something happen. She is really helping us out.” Browdy’s second triple led off the bottom of the fifth inning in a 1-1 tied ballgame. Freshman Shayla Erickson came in as a courtesy runner for Browdy. Erickson scored the eventual gamewinning run when the freshman broke for home on senior Malory Eldredge’s infield grounder. The home plate umpire ruled that Erickson slid under the tag of Wheat Ridge catcher Gabby Loya to give the Mustangs the lead for good. “I just was doing my best to get on base to score some runs because it was a tight game,” said Browdy, who tripled and scored on a throwing error in the third inning. Browdy took care of business in the top of the seventh inning. Despite giving up singles to Wheat Ridge’s Gianna Welker and Brandy Trengove in the final frame, the Mustangs’ defense was able to strand a pair of runners. Loya flew out to Ralston Valley centerfielder Sydney Harsh to end the game. “We left some stranded runners and we just didn’t hit today.
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Gianna Browdy, Ralston Valley pitcher When you don’t hit you don’t win games,” Wheat Ridge’s first-year coach Jamie Heflin said. “Ralston is a good solid team. Hats off to them. They played well.” The Farmers had their chances, included a bases-loaded situation with one out in the top of the second inning. Wheat Ridge wasn’t able to push a run across the plate to take the lead and ended up stranding nine runners over seven innings. Wheat Ridge’s lone run came in the top of the fifth inning when Welker reached base on a bunt single and came home on an RBI single by Riley Wickman. “Wheat Ridge is always a good team and tough competition,” Ralston Valley senior Alexa Samuels said. “We struggled in the beginning of the year, but we are working hard to get back on track and work as a team. We have put in so much practice time. It’s good to have that pay off in games.” The Mustangs went through a six-game losing streak, but have back-to-back wins under their belts with 5A Jeffco League starting up this week.
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Ralston Valley senior Alexa Samuels, right, pops up after stealing second base before Wheat Ridge shortstop Aniesa Abeyta can apply a tag. Photos by Dennis Pleuss/ Jeffco Public Schools
I just was doing my best to get on base to score some runs because it was a tight game.”
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The Castle View/Arapahoe team, made up of players 18 and under, was coached by Tim Walsh and notched a 2-1 title victory over Westminster Hyland Hills. Valor softball to face tests Thomas Jefferson and Valor Christian, two undefeated softball teams, played Sept. 17 in Highlands Ranch. Valor improved to 11-0 with another mercy-rule win and downed the Spartans (12-1) in a 12-2 non-league victory. In 11 games, the Eagles have outscored opponents 122-5 and coach Dave Atencio isn’t concerned that Valor hasn’t been tested yet. With Jeffco 4A league play starting, the Eagles play Wheat Ridge Sept. 22 and the Farmers were the only team to beat state champion Valor last season. “Our kids continue to play with poise and with determination,” Atencio said. “We start league play against rival Wheat Ridge. They are a formidable program and will give us all we can handle. D’Evelyn and Mullen will also be tough for us.” Nance goes out on top Coach Ralph Nance, who helped Faith Christian win the Class 3A baseball championship last spring, announced his retirement as baseball coach but will remain as the Eagles’ football coach. Jim Polson was hired to replace Nance as baseball coach. Polson has coached as an assistant at Pomona, Ralston Valley, Fairview and Mountain Range. 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.
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Legal Notice No.: 45686 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript and the Arvada Press
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., October 4, 2016 to Consolidated Resource, LLC for work related to Project No. 15-ST-06 – Sand and Salt Dome at Indiana Shops and performed under that contract dated November 22, 2015 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 Consolidated Resource, 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 this September 7, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 45645 First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 22, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 3rd day of October, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk's office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB16-028: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land within the City of Arvada, Connolly's Towing, from City of Arvada I-1 (Light Industrial) to CC-A (Clear Creek Sub-District A), 5740 W. 60th Avenue CB16-029: An Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for a Fueling Station, King Soopers Grocery, Northwest Corner Candelas Parkway & Indiana Street CB16-030: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property Along the West Side of Carr Street Between W. 52nd Avenue to W. 54th Place for the Construction of Sidewalk, Street, Utility, Drainage, and/or Related Improvements as Part of the Carr Street Sidewalk Improvements, Project No. 16-ST-07 CB16-031: An Ordinance Amending the Existing Advance and Reimbursement Agreement Between the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority and the City of Arvada By Adding the Advances Made By the City of Arvada to the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority in 2014 and 2015 in the Amount of $1,097,337.08
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 3rd day of October, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk's office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB16-028: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land within the City of Arvada, Connolly's Towing, from City of Arvada I-1 (Light Industrial) to CC-A (Clear Creek Sub-District A), 5740 W. 60th Avenue CB16-029: An Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for a Fueling Station, King Soopers Grocery, Northwest Corner Candelas Parkway & Indiana Street CB16-030: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property Along the West Side of Carr Street Between W. 52nd Avenue to W. 54th Place for the Construction of Sidewalk, Street, Utility, Drainage, and/or Related Improvements as Part of the Carr Street Sidewalk Improvements, Project No. 16-ST-07 CB16-031: An Ordinance Amending the Existing Advance and Reimbursement Agreement Between the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority and the City of Arvada By Adding the Advances Made By the City of Arvada to the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority in 2014 and 2015 in the Amount of $1,097,337.08 Legal Notice No.: 45693 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: September 22, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Legal Notice No.: 45693 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: September 22, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 19th day of September, 2016: Ordinance 4563: An Ordinance Amending Section 62-35, Abandonment of Motor Vehicle, of Article II, Miscellaneous Offenses, of Chapter 62, Offenses, of the Arvada City Code Ordinance 4564: An Ordinance Authorizing a Cable Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Arvada and Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC Legal Notice No.: 45694 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: September 22, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Pres Public Notice NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Date: September 21, 2016 RE: Apex Park and Recreation District Apex Center Renovation/ Addition Project 1. Introduction/Invitation. The Apex Park and Recreation District, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is in the initial phase of a project to construct a splash pad, renovate an aquatic indoor playground and renovate an indoor playground at the Apex Center located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave, Arvada Colorado 80005. 2. Procedure for Submitting SOQs. Barker-Rinker-Seacat is acting as the owner's representative and design consultant for the District, and is in the process of recommending a firm to serve as the CMGC for the project work. (All submitting firms must be licensed in the state of Colorado.) Interested contractors are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) no later than October 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. Late submittals or submittals delivered to the wrong location will not be accepted. For consideration, responders must (i) obtain an SOQ form from Bidsystem.com and (ii) submit three (3) copies of such form to Robert Roby at 11706 West 82nd Ave Arvada, CO 80005, email: bobr@apexprd.org. The SOQs will be evaluated, and the respondents will be reduced to a group of qualified firms. The qualified firms will subsequently be invited to submit proposals based on a Request for Proposals. The District expects to award a contract to the proposer who submits the proposal which, in the District's estimation, represents the best value to the District. The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all submittals, modify the terms and conditions of this selection process and/or waive informalities of any submission. Legal Notice No.: 45699 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: September 22, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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Date: September 21, 2016 RE: Apex Park and Recreation District Apex Center Renovation/ Addition Project
1. Introduction/Invitation. The Apex Park ToDistrict, advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 and Recreation a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is in the initial phase of a project to construct a splash pad, renovate an aquatic indoor playground and renovate an indoor playground at the Apex Center located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave, Arvada Colorado 80005.
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2. Procedure for Submitting SOQs. Barker-Rinker-Seacat is acting as the owner's representative and design consultant for the District, and is in the process of recommending a firm to serve as the CMGC for the project work. (All submitting firms must be licensed in the state of Colorado.) Interested contractors are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) no later than October 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. Late submittals or submittals delivered to the wrong location will not be accepted. For consideration, responders must (i) obtain an SOQ form from Bidsystem.com and (ii) submit three (3) copies of such form to Robert Roby at 11706 West 82nd Ave Arvada, CO 80005, email: bobr@apexprd.org. The SOQs will be evaluated, and the respondents will be reduced to a group of qualified firms. The qualified firms will subsequently be invited to submit proposals based on a Request for Proposals. The District expects to award a contract to the proposer who submits the proposal which, in the District's estimation, represents the best value to the District. The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all submittals, modify the terms and conditions of this selection process and/or waive informalities of any submission. Legal Notice No.: 45699 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: September 22, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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September 22, 2016
LAKEWOOD’S LORD OF THE LINKS HIGH SCHOOL
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VOTING STARTS OCTOBER 6! Lakewood senior Griffin Barela hits an iron shot on the back nine at West Woods Golf Course on Sept. 12. Lakewood qualified as a team to the Class 5A boys golf state tournament scheduled for Sept. 26 and 27 at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction. Photo by Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Public Schools
REGIONAL RESULTS After winning the Jeffco league title, Lakewood went on to compete in the Class 5A Western Regional boys golf tournament on Sept. 15 at the Broadlands Golf Course in Broomfield. Jeffco teams and athletes are bolded. Team results: T1. Fairview 218; T1. Lakewood 218; 3. Regis Jesuit 223; 4. Chaparral 230; T5. Mountain Vista 234; T5. Smokey Hill; 7. Legacy 244; 8. Chatfield 260; T9. Arvada West 263; T9. Rocky Mountain 263; 11. Palmer 269; 12. Rangeview 288; 13. Greeley West 299; Aurora Central NS
Individual Class 5A state qualifiers (par 72): 1. Daniel Pearson (Fairview) 66; 2. Griffin Barela (Lakewood) 67; 3. Justin Markel (Regis) 70; 4. Chris Raap (Mountain Vista) 72; T5. Jack Castiglia (Lakewood) 73; T5. Nicholas Neff (Chaparral) 73; 7. Andrew Perry (Fairview) 74; 8. Kyle Colen (Smokey Hill) 75; T9. Christopher Kennedy (Smokey Hill) 76; T9. Cam Nagel (Rocky Mountain) 76; T9. Tyler Zhang (Regis Jesuit)
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Other finishers included Grayden Wolfe of Lakewood, who finished tied for 14th with a 78. Fellow LHS golfer Max Camp-Oberhauser finished in 20th with an 8-over-par.
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The Panthers led 21-7 at halftime thanks to Borghi’s second touchdown run of the game just before halftime. Pomona junior quarterback Ryan Marquez opened the scoring with a 14-yard touchdown run. On the next offensive play for the Panthers, Borghi sprinted 57 yards to pay dirt with 6 minutes, 35 seconds left in the first quarter. Borghi’s third touchdown came in the third quarter. He hurdled a defender, who was already on the ground which is legal, at the goal line to finish off the 23-yard touchdown run. “It’s always fun playing against Ralston Valley,” Zanon said. “It’s always a tough game no matter the circumstances.” Ralston Valley versus Pomona is a football rivalry that fortunately didn’t disappear, despite the fact the two Arvada-area schools aren’t in the same conference. The new waterfall format moved the perennial 5A powerhouses to different leagues while dissolving the 5A Jeffco League for at least the next two-year cycle. The Mustangs and Panthers made it a point to keep the rivalry alive with a non-league game.
“This is what high school sports is all about,” Madden said of the atmosphere of the packed athletic complex for Pomona’s homecoming game. “Everyone thinks its about state championships, but it’s about Friday nights every September and October.” Pomona’s regular-season road doesn’t get any easier. The Panthers head to Highlands Ranch Sept. 23 to face defending state champion Valor Christian. The Eagles (1-2) dropped their first two games, but rebounded last week and have a bye week heading into the rematch of last year’s 5A state championship game. “We’ll just keep pushing forward. We are looking forward to each week,” Zanon said. “I feel pretty confident about where we are.” Pomona will have a bye week after the showdown with Valor, opening 5A Mt. Evans League play Oct. 6 at North Area Athletic Complex against Rock Canyon. Ralston Valley has its bye week this coming week before returning to action in its final non-league game of the regular season against Pine Creek on Sept. 30 at NAAC. Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist with Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco stories and photos, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.
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Knee Arthritis Pain: One HUGE Mistake And Two “Smart Moves”
Doctor’s Simple Advice Gets Rave Reviews By Patients Lucky Enough To Give It A Try By Matt Edgar America’s Health Writer
Denver- Have you been told that exercise will help your knee arthritis pain? Well... has it helped? If it hasn’t, one local doctor has a very good reason why. Not only that - he says if you are trying to exercise with knee arthritis - you might be making a HUGE mistake. Sounds crazy? Yes it does. In fact, I thought it was a ridiculous thing to say. That is until I talked to some of his patients who gave him rave reviews. Many said he completely changed their life. When they first came to the office, their knee arthritis pain was so bad they could barely walk and were scheduled for total knee replacement surgery. In a relatively short period of time, they cancelled surgery and are enjoying their lives again. Why is exercising a HUGE mistake and what does this doctor recommend that is helping so many knee arthritis sufferers who come to see them from all over the state? Double Edged Sword The doctor says that exercising with knee arthritis is a double edged sword. It is true, your knee joints need motion to be healthy.
And lack of motion can be very detrimental. Without motion joints become “sick.” And in theory exercising should help knee arthritis. But here is the BIG problem: Knee arthritis is condition that dries up the lubricating fluids in your knee. It also changes the joint surface and creates bone spurs. Because of these changes - exercising on an arthritic knee can cause more swelling, more pain and more arthritic changes. Imagine driving your car without any oil. What happens? The engine parts scrape together and wear out. You can’t simply drive your car more and make it better. And in many cases - you simply can’t just exercise your knee and make it better, either. What’s the answer? In a car it’s simple - put in more oil. And then make sure the oil level is correct and it is changed when necessary. With your knee joints - it is a little more complicated. The major lubricating fluid in your knee joint is called synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the fluid that “dries up” when you suffer with arthritis. But there is good news: Now doctors can inject one of the building blocks of synovial fluid
Making Knee Arthritis Pain Worse: Research has discovered that people are suffering with arthritis much younger than expected. Making the right treatment choices now can possibly stop the progression and eliminate the pain.
directly into your knee joint. This building block of synovial fluid is called hyaluronic acid. And when hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the knee joint, many experts believe it helps lubricate the joint. Some say it is like squirting oil on a rusty door hinge. This allows the knee joint to glide more smoothly and often reduces or even eliminates pain. And here is the most important part: Now that the joint is lubricated and can move with
less or no pain - specific exercises can be a tremendous help. That’s why the doctors (when patients qualify) treat knee arthritis patients with hyaluronic acid injections FIRST and then prescribe a very specific rehabilitation and exercise program specially developed to help knee arthritis pain. This comprehensive knee arthritis pain program is called, “P.A.C.E.” and has been getting wonderful results. So what is the HUGE mistake? If you suffer with knee arthritis and are exercising and the pain is either not getting better - or getting worse - you may be making a mistake. You may actually be making things worse. And that’s the last thing you want to do. What are the two “smart moves?” If you have knee arthritis pain, look into viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid. In many cases treatment with hyaluronic acid followed by a specific rehabilitation or exercise program can get results when everything else has failed. In fact, it is not uncommon to get pain relief just from the hyaluronic acid treatments alone - without doing any rehabilitation or exercising at all. And the results can be dramatic. If you are thinking about
giving hyaluronic acid treatments a try - this is VERY IMPORTANT: In our opinion the doctor you choose should use advanced imaging technology such as fluoroscopy to guide the injections and make sure the hyaluronic acid goes where it is supposed to. Laser guided digital imaging is one of the best technologies to guide injections. Research shows that without fluoroscopy, doctors miss the joint space up to 30% of the time. Obviously, if the joint space is missed - the treatment cannot work. If you have already had viscosupplementaion without this advanced imaging technology and it did not work - you may want to give it another try with a doctor who uses this cutting edge technique to get the best results possible. So, if you suffer with knee arthritis pain, talk to a specialist about viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid especially if exercise is not working or making things worse. And make sure the doctor you choose works in a state-ofthe-art medical facility and uses advanced fluoroscopic imaging (Like laser guided digital imaging) to guide the injections to make sure the treatments have the best chance to work. For more information on viscosupplementation for knee arthritis or to get a free screening to see if this treatment is right for you, one of the specialists at Osteo Relief Institute can be reached at 720-500-1045.
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After thousands already helped knee pain suffers face 48 hour cut off to get risk free screening for incredibly popular treatment (ORI) - The clock is ticking. There is only 48 hours to go. If you suffer with knee arthritis pain and would like to get a risk free knee pain screening to see if the experts at Osteo Relief Institute in Greenwood Village, CO can help you with their extremely popular knee pain relief program - read this right now. Here is why: For the past several years, the experts at Osteo Relief Institute have been literally swarmed with knee arthritis sufferers looking for relief. Nearly all these knee pain sufferers chose Osteo Relief for one reason - their top-notch knee pain relief program featuring viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid and specially designed rehabilitation program. The SecretTo Success? The experts at Osteo Relief Institute believe one of the biggest reasons for their success is the fact that they have some of the best technology money can buy. Laser Guided Digital Imaging The clinic uses extremely advanced imaging equipment that allows them to see directly into the knee joint that they are treating. This advanced imaging is called, “Laser Guided Digital Imaging” and many experts believe is the difference between success and failure with this knee pain treatment. And probably the best thing about this technology is that it has allowed the experts at Osteo Relief Institute to get results with knee pain when so many others have failed. What Is This Treatment? This treatment is viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid (HA). Those are big medical terms that basically means this... When you have knee arthritis - the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) in your knee joint dries up.
This means instead of gliding smoothly - your bones start to rub and grind against each other. This causes a little pain in the beginning - but over time the pain steadily gets worse until it is excruciating. Hyaluronic acid works so well because it is like “joint oil.” It is a natural substance and is one of the natural building blocks of the synovial fluid that lubricates your knee. Scientists and researchers discovered this natural building block to synovial fluid in the rooster’s comb - that big red thing on top of the roosters head. It is extracted from the roosters comb, purified and concentrated. When it is injected directly into your knee joint, it is like squirting oil on a rusty door hinge. Hyaluronic acid allows your joints to glide more smoothly eliminating a lot of the rubbing, grinding and pain. Why You Should Try This Even If You’ve Already Had Similar Treatments Without results... “We have been able to help so many knee pain sufferers - even many who have already tried other injections like Synvisc, Supartz, Orthovisc and even Hyalgan. We use special and very advanced low-dose videofluoroscopy imaging called “Hologic Digital Imaging” so we can see right into the joint. This allows us to put the Hyalgan exactly where it needs to be. Studies show doctors doing joint injections without fluoroscopy miss the joint up to 30% of the time.” said the director of Arthritis Treatment at Osteo Relief Institute. Osteo Relief Institute is a state of the art medical facility offering only the best technology. And that’s not all - Osteo Relief Institute has a complete knee relief program called “P.A.C.E.” to make sure you get the most
Hyalgan Injected Directly Into Knee Joint Like “Joint Oil”
Research Shows Doctors Miss The Joint Space About 30% Of The Time Without Advance Imaging
Successful Treatment - Hyalgan being precisely injected directly into the knee joint using Hologic digital imaging. Advanced imaging allows treatments to be as precise as possible. Hyalgan can lubricate the joint and decrease pain.
Failed Treatment - the injection (and Hyalgan) misses the joint space. Research shows this occurs up to 30% of the time without the use of holistic digital imaging to guide the injection. This is why Hyalgan may not have worked for you.
pain relief and the best possible results from treatment. “Every case is individual. Some patients get quite a bit of relief right away - others take a little more time. But most have been extremely happy and the results usually last for at least 6 months. Patients who were suffering for years with bad knee pain are getting their lives back... going for walks again and exercising. It’s amazing to see. They tell all their friends - that’s why we are swarmed. I can’t tell you how many patients have cancelled their total knee replacement surgeries.” added one of the doctors. How To Get It If you have knee pain, the doctors and staff would like to invite you for a risk free screening to see if you are a candidate for Hyalgan treatments and the P.A.C.E program. All you have to do is call 720-500-1045 right now and when the scheduling specialist answers the phone tell her you would like your free “Knee Pain Screening.” Your screening will only take about 25-30 minutes... you will get all your questions an-
swered and leave knowing if you have possibly found the solution to your knee pain. But You Must Do This RIGHT NOW The specialists at Osteo Relief
Institute can only accept a limited amount of new patients each month for this screening. And because of the demand, we can only guarantee you a spot if you call within the next 48 hours. If you are suffering in pain - make the call right now so you can make your appointment today. Why not take 20 minutes for your risk free screening to discover how you may be able to end your knee arthritis pain? So call 720-500-1045 right now and find out if the experts at Osteo Relief Institute can help you like they have already helped thousands of others in your community. And here’s something really important - Hyaluronic acid treatments and the P.A.C.E program are covered by most insurance and Medicare. To schedule your risk free screening, call 720-500-1045.
If You Can Answer Yes - You Are Eligible For A Knee Arthritis Screening With The Experts At Osteo Relief Institute Do you have pain and osteoarthritis (arthritis) of the knee? Have you tried other treatments such as NSAIDS and other anti-inflammatory medications without success? Have you already tried viscosupplementation (Hyalgan, Supartz, Synvisc) without satisfactory results? If you answered yes to any of these questionscall Osteo Relief Institute and schedule your risk free knee pain screening screening 720-500-1045
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