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And I’m not a doctor or psychologist, but I use food as medicine — lifestyle tweaks and medicine. It’s a heartfilling profession now. Watching my clients achieve their goals, there’s nothing better for me. And when they aren’t achieving those goals, really digging to the psychology of what their roadblocks are. If I can get them to stop doing a behavior that’s hurting them at 40 instead of 60, they just got more life out of those 20 years.
Minimalist, certified health coach, mom Embracing minimalism We live in Wheat Ridge. We live in a 1,300 square foot home. And when we first moved to Wheat Ridge, I thought of it as my starter house and we would move into something bigger. I was coming from a neighborhood in Michigan that was full of 1920s mansions. And in the last few years I’ve fallen in love with minimalism. It has really improved my life and be more intentional about things. I’ve realized that evermore stuff — things and more things — don’t bring happiness. So I used to take my kids to Target for rewards. Now we really focus on experiences. So my kids are learning priorities. They’re learning that we’re never lonely because we live in a small house, so there’s always somebody to hang out with and laugh with. My kids get the benefit by really thinking through “is this something worth purchasing? Where am I going to put it? Is it going to add happiness to my life or am I going to forget about it in a few weeks?” I think they see us making a lifestyle decision. I want them to realize that happiness is quality not quantity and that it’s experiences.
Heather Aardema is a functional medicine certified health coach. COURTESY PHOTO Finding my passion I used to work in the marketing and advertising industry. But I didn’t love it. I gave my career a ‘B.’ A ‘B’ is good, but it wasn’t good enough for me. And so living in our small house with our small mortgage enabled me to leave the corporate world and figure out what I really wanted to do with my life. So now I am a national board certified health and wellness coach. I’m also a functional medicine certified health coach. We get to the root cause of what’s going on. Instead of treating your symptoms, we treat you.
Making people feel better If someone is only getting four hours of sleep at night, that is wreaking havoc on their body. If you’re not getting enough sleep at night, you’re also going to make poor decisions as far as food the next day. It’s not only food. Your brain doesn’t have enough time to clean up house. Sleeping seems silly, but it’s so important. When people come to me, they know they need assistance, but they don’t know how. So we start with assessments. Usually we can draw connections. If someone has headaches or they’re always stuffy, there could be a dairy connection there. I have a number of
food plans that are developed for different issues. I make being healthy easy and simple. It’s all about food planning and prepping, which seems like it’s harder to do than it is. Making health simple Minimalism is also the lens that I use for health and wellness. I have three autoimmune diseases. And some people might think, “poor you.” But what I’ve learned to do is get off all of my medication. And I feel amazing. People are so confused by health. And it should be one of the most basic things in the world. But the money that goes into advertising and convincing kids that sugar is great, it has become complicated. At the end of the day I don’t think there is one perfect diet for anybody. It’s all about knowing your body and what works for you. I help people when they feel overwhelmed. If you have a suggestion for My Name Is, contact Shanna Fortier at sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia. com.
CORRECTION A photo in last week’s edition showed Ralston Valley junior Cassandra Sterns finishing seventh during the Class 5A girls race at the Jeffco League cross country championships Thursday, Oct.
11. The caption misidentified her. The paper regrets the error. To report any corrections please call 303-566-4129 or email gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Months overdue: 24 Current step: Current step: Simulated schedule testing on the G Line commuter rail alignment between downtown Denver and Wheat Ridge is testing 12 hours a day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In late September, The Denver Transit Partners, the Regional Transportation District’s publicprivate partner to design, build, operate and maintain RTD’s commuter rail lines, filed a lawsuit against RTD seeking more money from RTD, claiming that DTP is not to blame for the increased costs associated with the issues causing the G Line to be two years behind schedule. In their counterclaim, RTD says they’d like an unspecified amount of damages to be awarded to them at trial for the Transit Partners’ alleged breach of contract. Estimated opening day: Not yet determined
WHISKEY AND WHISKERS A SUCCESS About 250 people visited Foothills Animal Shelter for its Whiskey and Whiskers event on Oct. 11. The fundraiser event included whiskey and beer tasting, live music, food trucks and plenty of opportunities to mingle with the shelter’s adoptable pets. Foothills Animal Shelter offers a variety of services including pet adoption, pet licensing, affordable spay and neuter procedures, vaccinations, microchipping and lost and found pets. To learn more, visit www. foothillsanimalshelter.org. COURTESY OF NANCY LINDO
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The Cost of Moving Should Be Part of Any Buyer’s or Seller’s Calculations When calculating the cost of selling one’s home, commissions, title insurance and other closing costs are typically at the forefront of sellers’ thinking, perhaps at the expense of considering the cost of the move itself, which typically begins in the 4 figures and can reach 5-figure territory. Buyers, on the other hand, happy to know that the seller pays both agents’ commissions, will focus on loan costs (unless they’re paying cash), again overlooking at first the cost of moving. I don’t recall receiving positive accounts regarding clients’ experiences with moving companies, but I do recall some horror stories, including a recent one from a client who moved from Arvada to Connecticut. In her case, the moving company miscalculated what would fit in the moving trailer they’d assigned to the job (it also contained other clients’ furniture), so they didn’t put all her belongings in the original trailer (without telling her until arrival), and were unable to tell her when the remainder of her belongings might arrive! Understandably, long-distance movers want to combine loads of different customers moving in the same direction. But as the example above demonstrates, the process can disappoint (and even anger) the customer. I suspect that either you or a friend may have suffered a similarly unpleasant moving experience – it happens to a lot of people. As for myself, I consider frequent moving an occupational hazard of being a real estate agent, since I am likely to tell my wife about a
great home I showed to a buyer. Since getting married in 2004, Rita and I have moved three times — and that’s not counting our dual move into the first home we bought together prior to our 2004 wedding. Fortunately, I took delivery of our first moving truck in early 2004, so none of those moves required hiring a professional moving company. My long-time handyman and I did all the moving using that truck. Over 90% of our clients have been able to take advantage of our free moving trucks for their in-state moves. This coming week, one of my sellers is even taking our truck to the Western Slope for a full week, paying only for the gas used. However, since not everyone moves within Colorado, here are some options available for interstate moves — or for in-state moves if you’re not our client. The most obvious of course, is to hire a professional moving company. A sales representative will come to your house and estimate the weight of the items you want to move. Your final cost will depend on the actual weight, so that could result in an unpleasant surprise. You will be charged by the hour for the workers who will be loading and unloading the truck, and that could be pretty expensive, especially if you also want them to do the packing. These workers should be bonded (insured against damage and loss), although the claims process can be discouraging and lengthy. You will also pay for boxes and packing materials. Figure on paying at least 4-figures, even for a local move.
Two Further Price Reductions This Week There price reductions by motivated sellers have brought the listing prices well below what my favorite valuation software, Realtor Property Resource (RPR), shows for each property. The property at right, 3932 Tejon Street, in northwest Denver, was originally listed at $715,000. Take my narrated video tour of it at www.SunnysideHome.us. The Lakewood listing at left, at 2000 Lewis Street, is $659,500 $438,000 now $30,000 below its original listing price. You can take a narrated view tour of it online at www.LakewoodHome.info. The listing agent, Andrew Lesko, will be holding it open this Saturday, Oct. 27th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or call him at 720-710-1000 for a private showing.
Most full-service moving companies are local franchises of a larger national moving company. The logistics of long-distance combined loads is challenging, and requires careful coordination. It can also involve unloading and reloading your stuff more than once. Local moves, however, are completed within the franchise and in a single move, which helps to ensure quick service through the use of their own workers and trucks. A second option in one where you handle the loading and unloading. There are probably several vendors for this type of service, but the company with which I’m most familiar is U-Pack (www.upack.com). They’ll drop a trailer or container at your current home, give you three days to load it, then pick it up and deliver it to your new home three to five days business day later where you’ll have another 3 days to unload it. Speaking of containers, PODS (website is www.pods.com) is a brand of a similar type of service, but one that allows you to take more time to load. Once you’re finished loading, you lock the container and PODS will pick it up and store the it until you tell them where to deliver it. I like this approach because it allows you to de-clutter your home for better staging by removing much of what you know you’ll be moving to your new home. Most people use their garage for this decluttering process, but your garage shows better when it, too, is de-cluttered. U-Pack and U-Haul offer services similar to PODS, and there are probably other vendors out there as well. As a side note, you might want to use PODS when you aren’t actually moving, such as to get furniture out of your house during renovations. Trucks can also be used for that purpose. U-Haul makes its money on miles traveled — about $1 per mile. Their daily rate of $19.95 is a cheap storage solution if you
just need temporary storage. When we carpeted our office (which had a tile floor), we moved all our office furniture into a truck for 3 days, then back into the office after the work was completed. That brings up option #3, which is renting a truck and doing all the moving yourself. As I said, you’ll pay $1 per mile plus the cost of gasoline (figure 30 cents/mile), with a surcharge for not returning the truck to where you rented it. So that, too, can be expensive. Lastly, you can list or buy your home using Golden Real Estate and pay nothing for the truck rental and nothing for moving boxes and packing materials. You pay only for gas.
We also have day laborers who charge $20 to $25 per hour. They are unbonded and are not Golden Real Estate employees, so any agreement you have is with them, but the feedback we’ve received indicates that they are hard-working and trustworthy. Because they’re not bonded, you will want to supervise them yourselves and perhaps move fragile items and valuables in your own vehicle. One of them is my handyman, Mark, who has worked for me since 1991 and is like family to us. Note: When you both buy and sell using Golden Real Estate, earning us a commission on both transactions, we reward you by paying the moving laborers and buying the gas for your metro-area move. We call it Totally Free Moving. All you do is pack and unpack!
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Suspect dead following Arvada Police officer-involved shooting The incident is under investigation BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
During an attempted arrest by Arvada Police Oct. 18, Bailey Greek, 18, was shot and killed. Greek was wanted by police for multiple crimes in Arvada on Wednesday, Oct. 17 including an armed robbery at the local Walmart, a burglary of an occupied dwelling and assaulting an elderly woman. The incident unfolded at about 6 p.m. when police, looking for the suspect who they had identified at the previous crimes, spotted him in a
stolen vehicle, said David Snelling, of the Arvada Police. Detectives tracked the suspect, eventually to the Shell gas station on the corner of W. 49th Avenue and Kipling Street in Wheat Ridge, where they attempted to take him into custody. Snelling said during the attempted arrest an altercation occurred and shots were fired. Greek was shot and taken to St. Anthony Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No Arvada officers were injured. At the time of the incident, six Arvada officers were on scene with more en route, Snelling said. It is unclear how many officers fired their weapons and if the suspect fired any shots. The incident is under investigation by the Jefferson County Criti-
cal Incident Response Team (CIRT), which is made up of members of Jefferson County law enforcement agencies and members of the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. The Arvada Police are also continuing to investigate the victim’s alleged crimes. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death. According to Melinda Rose, deputy coroner, an autopsy has been completed and the cause and manner of death are pending further investigation. Other incidents In January Arvada Police Officers were involved in two shootings. They were the first in four years for the department. On Jan. 14, after an altercation with the Arvada Police Department, Erick
Michael Deleon, 25, died of a selfinflicted gunshot wound, according to the Jefferson County Coroner. According to the Arvada Police Department, Deleon raised the weapon in the direction of Arvada officers. An officer fired their weapon striking the suspect. Deleon then shot himself in the head. Medical tended to Deleon, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. On Jan. 31, an armed suspect, identified as Adrian Valdez, 39, was shot by Arvada Police officers after he reportedly attacked officers and a K9. He was pronounced dead on scene. The CIRT team investigated both events and found that officers involved in the Valdez shooting should not be subject to criminal prosecution.
Firefighters Association gives 100 coats to Arvada students Students at Lawrence and Peak received new winter coats BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Arvada Professional Firefighters Association Local 4056 handed out 100 new winter coats to students at Lawrence Elementary and Peak Expeditionary School in Arvada Monday, Oct. 15. “We started the foundation about a year-and-a-half ago and we wanted to come up with an idea to give back to not only firemen throughout the state of Colorado, but also to our community that we serve and protect,” said Ryan Weir, president of Arvada Professional Firefighters Association Local 4056. The association raised money and partnered with Arvada Army Navy Surplus to purchase new Carhart winter coats for students. “We were thrilled that they asked us,” said Kelly Swaney, assistant store manager of Arvada Army Navy Surplus. “It’s just great for the community. Especially being right here in the neighborhood.” The coats were split between the two school, each receiving 50. At Lawrence, students who received coats were identified by the school. “For the students, it’s the hierarchy of needs and having that comfort and being able to stay warm and
Members of the Arvada Professional Firefighters Association Local 4056 gave 100 jackets to students at Lawrence Elementary and Peak Expeditionary School. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER be healthy and be comfortable on the way to and from school and at recess,” said Chris Benisch, principal Lawrence Elementary. “For the parents, I think it’s that extra financial support.” Benisch said he sees this as a way the school can be a bridge for the fire department to directly reach families. “It allows us to be a hub for the community,” he said. At Peak, which is formerly Pennington Elementary, the coats didn’t go to individual
students, rather the school will be keeping them on hand for students that need them throughout the year. This is the first time the association has done a community outreach. In the future, Weir said, they hope to rotate and serve schools in the various areas that the fire stations serve. They are also hoping to serve the community in other ways. “This was just one idea,” Weir said. “We’re hoping to come up with more ideas next year.”
Ryan Weir, president of the Arvada Professional Firefighters Association Local 4056, fits students at Lawrence Elementary for jackets.
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Arvada opens public restroom in Olde Town The restroom will be open 24/7
located within Olde Town and where it will be most usable for everybody and the most visible. It very important that these facilities are not hidden away but in a visible spot.” As Olde Town continues to get more active, Jessica Prosser, assistant to the city manager, said the city has gotten several requests from business owners for a public restroom. “We feel like having a 24/7 restroom really adds to the vibrancy of Olde Town and will allow people to linger longer and spend time down here,” Prosser said. “Obviously as Olde Town get more active with more events, there is a need for that. We thought that the transit plaza was the perfect place.”
BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The first public restroom in Olde Town Arvada, located at the Olde Town Transit Station Plaza, officially opened for use Oct. 16. “This is a pretty important thing in Olde Town, joke about it as we may,” said John Marriott, Arvada Mayor ProTem. “But one of these days this train platform is going to be crawling with people who are going places and coming here and having facilities for them is really important.” The restroom, a Portland Loo, is free to the public, accessible around the clock and designed specifically to prevent problems that are commonly experienced with public toilets. The sleek and modern kiosk discourages crime with graffiti-proof wall panels and open grating. “It provides the ability to be used appropriately without any of the potential nefarious uses that a public restroom could possibly be used for,” Marriott said. The Portland Loo was developed by Madden Fabrication in conjunction with the city of Portland and has spread to several cities throughout the U.S., Canada and New Zealand. The Arvada Loo is the first Portland Loo created with a heated foundation to ensure that it operates during the winter temperatures. “There’s always a yearround need for restrooms,” said Evan Madden, sales manager with the Portland Loo. “With the cold weather in Colorado, I think Arvada was a great option to do that.
The Olde Town Arvada public restrooms opened Oct. 16 with a mascot in attendance.
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Arvada City Council members Nancy Ford, Dot Miller, John Marriott and David Jones perform a ceremonial toilet paper cutting at the official opening Oct. 16.
We really want to make sure the restroom works for each city it goes to.” Visibility in addition to
safety was a key factor in installing the toilet. “It’s very important that this was located appropriate-
ly,” Marriott said. “Of course the train station is part of it, but it’s more than just that. This is relatively centrally
The toilet is open 24-hours a day to anyone who needs it.
The new public restroom in Olde Town Arvada is located at the Olde Town Plaza on Grandview next to the G Line stop.
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Capital projects big focus of Arvada budget Public hearing for the budget will be Oct. 29 BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Arvada City Council will adopt the 2019-2020 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget this month. The proposed budget for all funds budgeted for 2019 is $235 million. Major additions to the proposed general fund include enhancing street maintenance funding up to $9.7 million beginning in 2019 and escalated at 2.5 percent annually through 2028. “We have made progress by increasing our annual commitment to street maintenance to nearly $10 million,” Arvada City Manager Mark Deven wrote in his staff report. “While that is a positive achievement, we still need to identify an additional $6 million annually over the next three years in order to meet the commitment we made to the community.” Capital improvement projects for 2019 total $124 million — more than half the total budget — with ongoing projects including the annual street maintenance program, traffic signal replacement, intersection safety improvements, playground and irrigation renovations and public art. One-time capital projects include the Ralston Road improvements between Yukon and Garrison and the W. 72nd Avenue improvements between Kipling and Simms, including the grade separation for the Union Pacific Railroad line. Implementation of these projects is dependent on voter approval of a measure that will be presented on the Nov. 2018 ballot. The measure will ask voters to authorize the issuance of $79.8 million in bonds to complete these projects. If the November bond election does not succeed, staff will return to city council in early 2019 at the council’s annual Strategic Planning Retreat, with a proposed plan to reallocate the funds for other ongoing and/or onetime projects. Similar to what happened following the failed 2016 sales tax measure. Additionally, $1.5 million of the funds designated for capital projects has been identified for the shared bond payment to replace the Meyers Pool. Council and Jeffco Public Schools agreed to a plan to issue debt in order to fund construction of an approximately $30 million aquatic center. The annual bond payments would be equally shared by the city and the district. Both organizations have placed bond measures for other projects on the November ballot that may impact their decisions to rebuild Meyers Pool. As these measures are decided in early November, staff will discuss with school district officials after the ballots are counted. Approximately $125,000 has also
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been added to the Parks fund for supplies and There will be a material costs to public hearing for support mainteall budget related nance of the Long items 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Lake and StengerLutz facilities as Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, well as new parks Arvada. and open space areas within the The full 2019 proLeyden Rock posed budget can neighborhood. be viewed at arvada. According to org/city-hall/trans- Deven, as in preparency/operating- vious years, conand-capital-budget servative expenditure and revenue projections for 2018 should generate surplus funds that may be considered by council to fund strategic opportunities during 2019. Up to $5 million may be available to fund such opportunities. Some projects likely to be under consideration include Arvada’s share for actions associated with the Jefferson Parkway; additional funds for the parks building; city facility security upgrades; improvements for the Municipal Court; additional Human Services Funding; funding for improvements at Lake Arbor Regional Park, additional Arvada Economic Development Association grant funds; and information Technology projects. Water rates to increase The Arvada Utilities Department is proposing to increase wastewater user fees by 3 percent as well as an additional 3.4 percent increase in water user rates for 2019. If approved, the increases will result in an additional $19.05 per year ($1.59 per month) to the average single family owner. According to James Sullivan, director of utilities for the city of Arvada, last year was the first time in 25 years that the wastewater rates did not increase. This year’s wastewater increases account for increases in Metro Wastewater Reclamation District fees, personnel costs, infrastructure replacement programs, and vendor-furnished services and supplies. One additional staff position is also requested to maintain service levels related to the utility locate program, which has seen “extensive growth over the past four years.” The water user rate increase includes cost increases in personnel, infrastructure replacement programs, vendor-furnished services and supplies, and in water supply contracts with Denver Water. City staff is also recommending additional funding to continue operating the water treatment plant filter system for taste and odor control, and additional funding to maintain and upgrade several software programs. The total projected increase to the SEE BUDGET, P8
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County candidates introduce themselves to the community Jeffco voters to decide on six county offices up for election
WATCH VIDEO OF THE FORUMS Candidates Forum for Jefferson County Commissioner and Meet & Greet for Jeffco Candidates, Oct. 16: https://vimeo. com/296101252 For more videos, including coverage ofthe ballot issues forum held Oct. 13: https:// jeffersonunitarian.org/ministries/justice/ juc-can/elections-2018/
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Not only do Jefferson County voters have a near overwhelming amount of ballot issues to decide on, a number of state seats to fill and a new governor to elect, there are six races specific to the Jefferson County government to vote on. And that’s not counting the sheriff, who is running unopposed. The six county races are: county commissioner representing District 3, clerk and recorder, coroner, treasurer, assessor and surveyor. To help voters make informed decisions, the Jeffco League of Women Voters and Jefferson Unitarian Church Community Action Network partnered to put on a couple of recent events. The first one took place on Oct. 13 and about 200 people showed up to learn about the statewide ballot issues. The second one focused specifically on Jefferson County and its races. It took place on Oct. 16, drawing roughly 100 spectators. The candidates for coroner, treasurer, assessor and surveyor participated in a meet-and-greet where they were
Candidates for Jefferson County’s clerk and recorder, incumbent Faye Griffin, on the far left, and George Stern, on the far right participate in a Q&A forum on Oct. 16. The two candidates are separated by Margie Beal with the Jeffco League of Women Voters who moderated the event. CHRISTY STEADMAN given three minutes to introduce themselves. Not all of the candidates running for these offices were able to attend. In attendance was Democrat Scot Kersgaard, and Republican Brian Cassidy, R, the candidates for assessor; Jerry DiTullio, the Democratic candidate for treasurer; Jeff Shrader, the Republican incumbent who is running unopposed for sheriff; Robert Hennessy, the Republican candidate for surveyor; and Annette
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Cannon, a Democrat running for coroner. Also in attendance were Bob Wilson and Brad Evans, candidates running for seats as a Regional Transportation District (RTD) director. Experience “is what it’s going to take to get our property values under control,” Cassidy said, noting his 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and nearly 14 years doing property appraisal work. Kersgaard pointed out that his main priorities would be to better the technology and communication in the office. “We’ll have a great website, e-newsletters and lots of community meetings,” he said. “Other than that, it’s
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2019 operations budget is $1.48 million. The estimated revenue increase of $747,000 will result in a shortfall of $734,900 in 2019. According to the city, the shortfall is proposed to be made up over time with additional 3.4 percent increases anticipated in 2020 and 2021, and through the reduction in debt service payments in 2020. The current water bonds will be paid off in 2020, with
about doing the assessments fairly and accurately.” County commissioner candidates Democrat Lesley Dahlkemper, and Republican Tina Francone, participated in a forum and answered questions related to affordable housing, budget priorities and mental health services. Francone, the incumbent, had a conflict and she was represented by Cindy Beyer who read her responses. The candidates for clerk and recorder, incumbent Republican Faye Griffin, and Democrat George Stern, also participated in a Q&A forum. “I want to serve this county in a bigger way,” Stern said, adding his reason for running is because “local government is more important today” than ever. Stern said some of his initiatives include running an innovative and modern office “to make sure we’re doing all that we can.” A couple things he mentioned were providing a 21st Century Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and updated elections security. Griffin pointed to her nearly 40 years of experience as a county employee. “I know the job. I love the job,” Griffin said. “The very first thing on my list is providing a service to the public.”
$450,000 of the debt service payments coming from the operations funds. Arvada mill levy Arvada is proposing no change in the mill levy from the previous year. The 2019 city of Arvada proposed budget estimates $6.615 million will be collected in 2018 based on a mill levy rate of 4.31 mills, used to raise taxes from all taxable property within the city. Public hearing for all budget related items is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada.
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Action Center to recieve much needed donations Lakewood will match all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $17,000 until Oct. 31 BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Jefferson County’s Action Center in Lakewood has been trying to recover from what John Covert, the organization’s director of development, described as “a perfect storm.” The Action Center’s executive director Mag Strittmatter resigned from her position that she held for over 15 years, donations decreased, and the organization was forced to suspend operations at its overnight shelter — a place that served an average of 18 people a night. Sarah Copenhaver glances at clothes at The Action Center in Lakewood. JOSEPH RIOS The Action Center, a human-service program that provides services to community should help those less homeless and struggling Jefferson Copenhaver has had a rough year, to fortunate,” Copenhaver said. “(The County residents, relies on donations, say the least. She lost her mother and Action Center) means the world to me, and it is about to receive much needed father earlier this year, and before her because without this, I wouldn’t be funds thanks to the city of Lakewood’s mother passed, she was her full-time okay right now.” Matching Challenge. The city set out caregiver. Once she lost her mother, The match making is all part of a on a mission to match $17,000 in donashe lost her job too. She lives with her tions toward The Action Center by the sister in an apartment that her mother bigger picture to string together $1 million for The Action Center. The end of the month, and it reached that helped provide, but she is still strugcity of Lakewood recently donated goal. The funds will go toward everygling to make ends meet. Copenhaver $83,000 to The Action Center in a day operations at The Action Center. says she is grateful that The Action donation that was separate from the Center is there to provide her with Those donations are something that match making. With the $17,000 match will allow the organization to continue resources like clothing. making donation, The Action Center “As citizens, we should be offered to serve 20,000 people each year like will bring in a total of $100,000 just things like this. I believe that our Lakewood resident Sarah Copenhaver.
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from the city and an additional $17,000 If you wish to do- from the community. nate to The Ac- That will give the tion Center visit organization a total theactioncenof $117,000. terco.org/waysThe funds will help to-donate/. with The Action Center’s everyday operations. The organization provides food, clothing, rental and utility assistance, and its Self-Sufficient Pathways Program, a case management program that helps residents who are in peculiar situations, such as being in poverty. “The community understands that The Action Center is a valuable asset. It’s a real safety net for folks,” said Covert. “The Action Center provides basic needs when (residents) hit a bump in a road, but we also restore hope and we transform lives. I think that is how we’re going to make Jeffco a better place.” Businesses like 240 Union, a Lakewood restaurant, have helped contribute donations to The Action Center. The restaurant donated 25 percent of food proceeds for a night on Sept. 27 to The Action Center, and that totaled out to roughly $2,500, which the city then matched. “Maybe we’re all two paychecks away from being (at The Action Center). You have to give back to your community,” Michael Coughlin, owner of 240 Union said. “If you don’t, then why reside in your community?”
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Last year’s flu season was the worst the United States has seen in years, with more than 900,000 people hospitalized and more than 80,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number includes 172 children — 80 percent of whom were not vaccinated against the flu. According to a news release from Jefferson County Public Health, the best way to protect yourself — and others — from influenza is to get vaccinated. Flu shots now are available at Jefferson County Public Health’s clinic at 645 Parfet St., Lakewood. “Last year in Colorado, we saw the highest number of influenza-associated hospitalizations reported in one season to-date,” Kelly Conroy, the public health department’s associate director of clinic services, said in a news release. “Getting our flu shots is the best way to protect ourselves and others, and we encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated.” The Jefferson County Public Health news release shared the reasons everyone who is able should get vaccinated against the flu:
The flu shot helps protect those around you who need it most, including those who can’t get vaccinated Even if you are not part of an atrisk population, like children under age 5, adults age 65 and older, pregnant women, residents of long-term care facilities and those with weakened immune systems, it’s important for you to get the flu shot. In addition to those who are most at risk of serious illness from the flu, some people are unable to get the vaccine, like infants younger than 6 months, those with vaccine allergies and those with some serious complications. By getting vaccinated, you are not only protecting yourself, but protecting those in the population who are most at risk of contracting and getting seriously ill from influenza. To learn more, watch this video on flu vaccination. Even if you get the flu, the flu shot will prevent you from getting as sick and help you bounce back faster It’s still possible to get the flu even if you get vaccinated, because you may have encountered the virus SEE FLU, P11
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a flu shot, your arm may be a little sore, and in extreme cases, you may feel a little “off ” afterward, but most people have no negative side effects.
when your body was still vulnerable, or you may be exposed to a strain of the virus that is not included in the seasonal flu vaccine. However, according to a 2018 CDC-supported study, a vaccinated adult who was admitted to the hospital with the flu was 59 percent less likely to be put into the intensive care unit than an adult who had not been vaccinated. Another study in 2017 showed flu vaccination reduced the number of admissions into the ICU, the length of stay in the ICU, the duration of hospital stays and overall, the number of deaths related to the flu.
Flu season is off to an early start In Colorado, two people have already been hospitalized due to the flu, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the first flu-related death of the year was confirmed this week in Kentucky.
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Vaccines, including the flu shot, are proven to be safe There is no risk of getting the flu from the influenza vaccine. Vaccines are proven to be safe and effective ways to control the spread of diseases in our community. After you get
Flu shots are affordable and easily accessible Flu shots are available by appointment only at the JCPH clinic in Lakewood. These and other immunizations are offered, and the department can bill to Medicaid and several private insurances. We offer both translation and interpretation services for our clients. For a full list of our clinic’s hours, go to https://www.jeffco.us/2104/ Immunizations. To make an appointment for a flu shot, call the clinic at 303-239-7078.
Fandomonium concludes Nov. 3 STAFF REPORT
Jefferson County Public Library celebrates all things geek, nerd and fan during Fandomonium, a familyfriendly series with events continuing through Nov. 3. The Fandomonium signature event concludes the series from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. Frontage Rd., Golden. The family-friendly event features fun for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to come as their favorite story with cosplay and costumes. Fans compete in costume contests to win $100 Target gift cards; automatically enter to win door prizes (courtesy of Midwest Tapes); and show off fandom knowledge through trivia and a cross-fandom murder mystery puzzle. The event also includes interactive stations like silent disco, for-
tune telling, potion making, classic arcade games, photo opportunities with popular characters and even a designated Kids Zone, where little ones can craft their own elf ears and superhero cuffs. Connect with fellow fans through the event mobile app (downloaddetails available prior to event) and through scheduled fan community meet-ups. Train for the main event with related library programming. Interested individuals can celebrate fandom throughout October when they visit any JCPL location to snap a picture with a favorite life-sized character cut out, including Harry Potter, Thor, Superman and more. All Fandomonium events are free and open to the public. Food and drink available for purchase during the Nov. 3 event. For more information on Fandomonium, visit jeffcolibrary.org/fandom.
HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication. Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not
need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugeeesl.org for information and volunteer application. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@ emilygriffith.edu. Common Earth Community Garden: Garden project for entire community of Arvada. Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-2040840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com
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The Edge Theater: Lakewood-area community theater. Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events) Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303986-5073 or lkudloff@comcast. net; www.theedgetheater.com English As a Second Language: Provides English and civics tutoring to non-English speakers at Arvada United Methodist Church. Need: Soliciting candidates to serve as director(s) for the program, adult tutor volunteers and volunteers to provide clerical support. No prior teaching experience required. Tutors do not need to know a second language. Financial donations welcome. Contact: Kathy Martinez, kathybv@comcast.net or 303-8822751.
Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students. Need: Volunteers to help test and repair vex controller and motor parts; to count and organize miscellaneous materials. Training: Provided; kit team meets weekly in Highlands Ranch. Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720323-6827 or tami.kirkland@ frontrangebest.org. Go to www. frbest.org. Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge: Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Need: Volunteers needed to update website and Facebook page by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge
events and calendar postings; assist with developing a short introductory video for website; manage and organize volunteer activities; maintain and update information posted in the refuge kiosks; remove noxious weeds from the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (picking up trash, spraying weeds, cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas. Location: Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision; training will be provided if needed. Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303-423-2069 or jtorma79@ gmail.com. Foothills Art Center: Golden’s premier art facility. Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org
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VOICES Thank goodness for freedom of the press – oh, wait …
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omeone is going to get killed. Oh, wait … it’s already happening. Perhaps you have heard of the latest incident, the murdered Jamal Khashoggi, state of Virginia resident and Washington Post correspondent, who entered a consulate of his native Saudi Arabia in the country of Turkey and did not come out. By the time of this writing, no one disagrees that he was killed. Tortured, beheaded, and dismembered by minions of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to Turkish authorities who claim they will release video and audio evidence this week. Or, he was inadvertently killed in a fistfight once inside the consulate, according to state-run Saudi media, for which more than 15 people have been arrested and
the head of security ALCHEMY has resigned. Trump has grudgingly admitted that Khashoggi is dead, finally, even though his business associates in the Saudi government at first issued “very strong denials.” Although always fraught with peril, the world has become an Andrea Doray even more dangerous place for journalists, for those who, like Khashoggi, write about oppressive regimes and suppression of free speech and a free press, as well as for those who are simply asking the questions that need to be asked, the questions that
need to be answered. Thank goodness, though, we are in America, where our Constitution and Bill of Rights guarantee free speech and freedom of the press. Oh, wait … there’s Montana, where Guardian political reporter Ben Jacobs asked then-candidate Greg Gianforte last year about his position on the wildly unpopular health care plan that was ultimately voted down in the Senate – a fair question that needed to be asked, and a question for which the American people deserved an answer. Instead of providing a thoughtful, considered response befitting a person seeking a job in the U.S. Congress, Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wilson For District L Voters have an excellent opportunity to place an extremely qualified candidate on the RTD Board of Directors in District L. Bob Wilson, a Colorado registered Professional Engineer, has a genuine interest in improving the quality of service provided by RTD. He has done his homework by attending RTD Board of Director meetings for the past nine years so that he can “hit the ground running” when voters go to the end of their ballots and vote for Bob Wilson for RTD. Myrta L Anderson, Arvada Brianna Titone for HD 27 During this time of political turmoil, I would like to offer a positive message for our community. Since early this year when Brianna Titone announced her candidacy for HD27, I have had the great pleasure of working with her as a volunteer. Brianna has courage — she volunteered as a firefighter from her teens through her twenties. She is thoughtful and smart — I observed her knowledgeable answers during this year’s Chamber of Commerce forum. Brianna has what it takes to understand the issues that our representatives must work on, the math skills needed for budgets, or the technical skills needed for infrastructure, environment, or educational decisions. I’ve seen first-hand that she works incredibly hard at everything she does, whether assisting law enforcement on cold cases, using her two Masters degrees and small-business ownership experience as an environmental consultant, or walking our neighborhoods several days each week, taking the time to listen to what people of all political persuasions have to say. I would challenge her opponent to demonstrate the same work ethic and qualifications for office. SEE LETTERS, P14
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Fox news reporter Alicia Acuna, who witnessed the incident, said she watched in disbelief as Gianforte began punching Jacobs, yelling something to the effect of “I’m sick and tired of this!” Acuna wrote, “To be clear, at no point did any of us who witnessed this assault see Jacobs show any form of physical aggression toward Gianforte.” Gianforte pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced by the local judiciary to four days in jail as a misdemeanor, which was later changed to 40 hours of community service, a fine and a compulsory anger-management course. But, thank goodness, such violence against journalists is not actually condoned in the United States. SEE DORAY, P13
Fickle ingredients can create amazing chemistry
the world’s greatest drummer, but, as a part ave you ever given much thought to of the Fab Four, he was indispensable. chemistry? No, not your high school And, sometimes, chemistry doesn’t work class that involved memorizing e exactly how you think it would. The Duke valence shells and balancing equas tions. And not the kind that was really on men’s basketball team won their first national b your mind during said class: the chemistry championships in 1991 and 1992. One of the l of attraction with the cute guy/girl players on that team was a guy named b HITTING in the front row. Christian Laettner, a phenomenally No, the kind of chemistry I’m think- HOME talented power forward who had, shall t ing of is the sort that is much less t we say, a rough time getting along scientific than class and a lot more with others. He was the thorn in the i important than what was actually d opponent’s sides. happening in class. It’s the magic Problem with him was that he was a ingredient that makes groups of also a bit of a thorn in the sides of his A people effective together. One of the own teammates. Not terribly well liked. easiest places to see chemistry is the Now, you might think that would dis- h field of athletic competition: think rupt the chemistry of the team, which d of John Stockton and Karl Malone, would make it harder to play and win o Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, or together. But Coach K had a different k our own Nathan McKinnon and Gabe Michael Alcorn take on it: he described Laettner as Landeskog. All examples of players “the catalyst”: in some chemical reacwho are great as individuals, but elevate to an tions, an ingredient has to be added which will elite level with a teammate who seems to have spark the primary reaction. a second sense about the other person. Laettner was that guy: he would make his There are times and places where chemown teammates so mad at him that they would istry isn’t just about having the best people work harder in practice, go faster in games, with the most compatible personalities. Doris and play with an edge which helped carry Kearns Goodwin profiled Abraham Lincoln’s them to consecutive National Championships. war cabinet in her brilliant “Team of Rivals”: There are also myriad examples of times men who were strong, powerful individugroups of great individuals are brought als who probably shouldn’t have been good together, but, for some reason, it never gels. together, but were, instead, brilliant. Or look at the Beatles: nobody ever claimed Ringo was SEE ALCORN, P13
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A conversation about mental health with Mental Health Colorado Mental Health Colorado spoke to the 3rd Third organization about mental health in state BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Andrew Romanoff witnessed what can happen when someone’s mental illness goes untreated: While he and his family were celebrating New Year’s Day of 2015, his first cousin stepped into backyard and shot herself to death. Romanoff suspects she suffered from a “very deep depression,” and he says his family will spend the rest of their lives questioning how they missed the signs of his cousin’s mental illness. “She didn’t want any of us to know that she was experiencing a mental disorder,” Romanoff said. But “you’re not ending your pain (when committing suicide). You’re transferring it.”
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Oh, wait … not only was Gianforte elected to Congress days after the assault (c’mon, Montana), he was praised by Trump at a rally in Bozeman just last week, who said that someone who body slams a journalist is “my guy.” Although this is far from the only time Trump has urged violence against the press, his comments, as the Guardian notes, mark “the first time the president has openly and directly praised a violent act against a journalist on American soil.” I don’t care who you voted for … this has to alarm you. Not only are the foundational freedoms of our country and our way of life under siege, with this kind of open season on journalists in
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Whatever chemistry should spark the group to success somehow just doesn’t work. Like when Frank Sinatra recorded duets with Bono; or Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp as a romantic couple; or Carmelo Anthony and… well, really anybody. The hardest part about chemistry is how terribly fragile it can be. The first four seasons of “The West Wing” were incredible television—maybe the best show on television for that period of time. But the primary writer of the show, Aaron Sorkin, was a difficult person to work with, who regularly missed deadlines and disrupted the production schedule. So the network, um, made an arrangement with him, and he left the show. It was never the same, even being exiled to Sunday nights for its last season. And you
Romanoff, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, a nonprofit that advocates for prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, shared his cousin’s story and other information regarding mental health at the 3rd Third organization in Golden. The organization is for those who are 55 years and older and for people who want to continue learning, contributing and meeting other people. Romanoff told the group multiple barriers exist toward getting treatment for mental health including, cost, access and a fear of what will happen if they seek treatment. “Those aren’t answers you’d expect to hear with regard to any other medical condition. If you had a bump, or a lump, chances are you wouldn’t
the U.S., someone is going to get killed. And if you think it can’t happen here, look no further than the treacherous environment created by the current leader of our country who promotes, condones and even rewards this violence. In the service of silencing the “enemy of the people” – and cheered on by the highest levels of authority – his own minions have already taken on the mantle of attacking and assaulting journalists who are simply doing their jobs of bringing vital information to the American public. Andrea Doray is a writer who recommends that if you don’t like or agree with the news you’re getting, change your source. Or better yet, seek out the sources with which you don’t agree, as well as those you do, and just listen. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray. com.
never really know what it’s going to be that will disrupt that magic: even something as seemingly trivial as adding a new player to an undermanned team can sometimes upset that difficult, delicate balance. One of the most important functions of leadership is putting together exceptional teams, whether that’s in sports, business, entertainment, or any other industry. And, I believe, the least understood element of that function is managing chemistry. It’s not always enough to simply aggregate talent. Smart managers are constantly monitoring their team’s functionality, and adjusting their personnel until the mix of elements sparks a successful reaction. So be smart …. never work with Carmelo Anthony. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Charon’s Blade,” will be available soon.” His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.
dismiss it as a personal problem,” he said. “You wouldn’t hesitate to discuss it with a health profession.” Romanoff ’s presentation made an impace on Charlotte Brown, a 3rd Third member. “I never thought of mental illness being a medical condition,” she said. “I want to do more to help.” According to Mental Health Colorado, about 250,000 Coloradans suffer from a severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder and depression. Romanoff briefly touched on how a large population of the homeless have a severe mental illness. He said the single largest source for treatment of mental health and substance abuse in the state, outside of Medicaid, is the Colorado Department of Corrections. “This is a decision. It wasn’t an act of God that told us to turn our jails and prisons into warehouses for people with mental health and substance
abuse disorders,” Romanoff said. “This is a product of the laws we passed, the budget priories we set and the decisions we made.” Jim Gehres, also a member of the 3rd Third, said he was vaguely aware of the need for mental health treatment in prisons and among the homeless. “I’m certainly in favor and intend to support any efforts to help with this situation,” he said Mental Health Colorado says the state ranks 43rd in national mental health care and lacks the necessary amount of psychiatric beds. “If we’re serious about making Colorado a national leader in mental health care, we would put a much greater priority on prevention and early intervention,” Romanoff said. “We’d make sure these conditions are identified and appropriately diagnosed and effectively treated before they reach a crisis point — we’re not doing that.”
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Shirley Mae Dwyer 12-22-28 ----10-13-18
Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on 10/13/18 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Jack Dwyer, an infant son, and an infant grandson. She is survived by her children, daughter Kay (Ron) Rees; son Skip (Julie) Dwyer,
eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Arvada Meridian 9555 W 59th Ave Arvada Co 80004 on Saturday Oct.27th at 1pm. Donations can be made in her memory in lieu of flowers to : Lutheran Hospice 3210 Lutheran Parkway Wheat Ridge Co 80033
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With an urgent need to address school funding, cost of living, and development issues, Arvada needs thoughtful representation, someone who listens to constituents, someone with a fighting spirit and critical thinking skills to help resolve challenges facing our city and growing state. Arvadans are fortunate to have Brianna Titone as a candidate, because she not only values public service, she possesses the rock-solid qualifications of an educated public servant. Mindy Mohr, Arvada Thank you to Citizens of Arvada I would like to express my gratitude to you for helping me accomplish my Boy Scout Eagle Project. You may have seen me at the “BSA Rhino Eagle Project” tent during the June and July 2nd Saturday Street Festivals. I am proud to announce that the project was a success! We were able to build six fire hose baskets, four hanging chains, and a pair of browse feeders for the indoor and outdoor black rhino exhibit. In addition to this, over $500 was donated to Denver Zoo’s rhino conservation mission. I could not have done it without your support. I would especially like to thank Joe Hengstler from 2nd Saturday and his staff for giving me an opportunity to fundraise at these events. Brendan Burns, Arvada Troop 600
Danielson for senate This election is crucial for Colorado. We need the voice of Jessie Danielson in the Colorado Senate. She has been a very hard working and involved state representative and she deserves to be elected to the Senate. Jessie is a great example of the leadership we need on issues important to families and seniors in Colorado. From the bills she helped pass over the past 2 years, her passion for working families, healthcare and veterans is impressive. Join me in voting for Jessie Danielson. Cheryl Brungardt, Wheat Ridge Letter from the chief Arvada Fire does not receive funding from either Arvada or Wheat Ridge. We are funded primarily through property taxes collected within the fire district. It’s a constant challenge to stretch our funding so we can continue maintaining our services at a quality level, but demand is increasing due to the area’s rapid growth and aging population. While fire departments face challenges every day, we are about to face one of our greatest funding challenges yet. Arvada Fire has a disproportionate ratio of residential property, totaling 88 percent of our overall actual property valuation. There’s a provision in the Colorado Constitution that could have an unintended effect of forcing the department to collect less and less revenue each year, even as demand for services and costs continue to grow. This will result in large reductions in revenue for the fire department (more
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than $3 million in 2020). Allowing cuts to our fire department could endanger emergency response times and could result in a reduction in training for life-saving medical and emergency response techniques that ensures firefighter and citizen safety. To address this concern, the Arvada Fire Protection District Board of Directors is asking voters for the ability to adjust their current mill levy, down or up, to compensate for a change in the residential assessment rate. To be clear, if this ballot question is approved the district’s effective tax rate (residential assessment rate multiplied by the district’s mill levy) would not increase. For more information about this matter, feel free to visit www.arvadafire.com. Chief Jon Greer, Arvada Fire Support setbacks for oil, gas drilling Why support 112? It puts our families’ and kids’ health first, ahead of industry lies. Per independent university research, toxic risks from fracking include neurological, respiratory, hematological, and developmental health issues, a higher risk of cancer, babies born with neural tube defects and congenital heart defects, along with childhood leukemia; plus fires, explosions and blast evacuation zones. Considering that this toxic, heavy industrial operation is rubberstamped by the state, with no known examples of a permit application ever receiving a final denial, there must at least be appropriate buffer zones between those operations and our homes, schools, neighborhoods and families. On jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (not the industry front groups in TV ads), the entire logging and mining sector in Colorado — which includes oil and gas extraction — employs about 30,000 people, 1% of our entire state labor force, and a far cry from the 200k-plus numbers used in some industry ads. Modern fracking can drill out a mile and a half laterally underground. With 112, they will still be able to access many cubic miles of underground territory from each multi-well pad. A just-released Colorado School of Mines analysis found that, even if only using one-mile laterals, “42% of (Colorado’s) non-federal subsurface would (still) be accessible, or nearly three times the available surface area.” We shouldn’t have to accept fracking right next to our homes, schools, playgrounds, and neighborhoods. Please consider all the real facts carefully. I’m confident that, like me, you’ll support and vote for Proposition 112. Harv Teitelbaum Sierra Club Colorado, Oil and Gas Campaign Colorado Rising, advisory board Brauchler wrong for Colorado George Brauchler wants voters to elect him as Colorado’s top law enforcement official. Colorado voters who value freedom and due process should not vote for DA Brauchler. Brauchler was a leading architect of the failed “Red-Flag” gun
confiscation scheme considered by the State Legislature this year. This legislation would have allowed seizures of firearms from Coloradans who have not been found guilty of a crime or even accused of a crime. Additionally, during Brauchler’s career as District Attorney, he has aggressively pursued the death penalty even when the families of the victims were opposed to such a sentence. Bob Autobee, whose son’s murderer Brauchler prosecuted, is but one example. All Colorado voters should reject Brauchler and his assault on Colorado values. Brandon Wark, Arvada
George Brauchler for State AG George has the vision, ethics and integrity that make him the right choice for Colorado Attorney General. He is currently District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, the largest in the State, has extensive courtroom experience and litigated hundreds of cases. He is a defender of water and natural resources, fought against overregulation and understands criminal justice issues facing our country. George knows how to effectively oversee Colorado’s premier law enforcement agency and law offices. Please vote for George Brauchler to be Colorado’s lawyer. He will defend the rights and safety of all Colorado citizens. Mary M. Everson, Jefferson Countty
Let’s ride this wave “I have a vision that the morning after the election’s headlines will read, “Mid-Term Election Turn Out at All Time High.” There is a wave coming, and it’s a wave of justice, equality, freedom, and love. Be part of this wave, and be a good voter. Be a person who completes their entire ballot and votes on time. This vision is so important to me that I have been walking door to door to tell people about my favorite candidate: Brianna Titone. As I’ve been talking to neighbors about their priorities at the state capitol, education has by far been the highest priority in HD 27. Brianna understands that our schools are grossly underfunded, and that our children reap the consequences. Colorado pays $2,800 less than the national per pupil average, and Jeffco is in a teacher shortage. Denver, Boulder, Cherry Creek, and Littleton pay their teachers more, so our teachers are leaving in order to meet the cost of living and student loan debt. Amendment 73 would bring our spending to just below the national average, and would do so by ensuring that the funding works for working families, instead of for the rich minority. 5A would help Jeffco compete in good teacher recruitment. Brianna understands all of these things, and supports Amendment 73, 5A, and 5B. She is the public education candidate, and I can’t wait to see her win in November. Be part of the massive voter turnout, and be a good voter. Rachael Smallwood, Arvada SEE LETTERS, P15
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Amendment 74 misleading Recently, the editorial board of the Colorado Springs Gazette reversed their endorsement of Amendment 74. It took a lot of courage to admit that they were “misled” - which is exactly what it’s designers in the oil and gas industry were attempting. They know that no rational or informed Coloradan would vote to strip local governments of their abil,ity to make regulations – ANY regualations — for the health and safety of their citizens. The out-of-state interests supporting Amendment 74 are trying to undermine our democracy and give unparalleled free reign to big business, and the only way they can do this is through deception. Voters ... don’t be fooled by talk about “just compensation” and “fair market value.” And to the people trying to bring Amendment 74 to our state: We’re not letting you sway our minds with your word games, we Coloradans are smarter than that! H. Hintz, Wheat Ridge
Concerned about Prop 112 I am a Colorado Native with two boys that are 6 and 3. I am blessed to ,live and work in my state. I love my yjob, my company, and my industry. I am very passionate about my job and all that it does for me and my family. Proposition 112 would eliminate my job and this would not only affect me but an additional 147,000 other Colorado oil and gas employees. Proposition 112 was proposed and supported by Boulder-based Colorado Rising, a group well known for its intolerance and hostility toward Colorado’s oil and gas industry. Their Proposition may be appealing in Boulder, but is too extreme and reckless for the rest of us. Opposing Proposition 112: • Colorado’s Governor, Democrat John Hickenlooper • Denver Mayor, Democrat Michael Hancock • Both candidates for Governor, Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton • Both candidates for Attorney General, Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican George Brauchler • Former U.S. Interior Secretaries, Democrat Ken Salazar and Republican Gale Norton Each of these individuals fully understand the tremendous contribution that Colorado’s highly-regulated oil and gas industry makes to Colorado’s economy. Celeste Cardoso, Golden
Remedial math Wow, I guess you folks really don’t read your own articles. The real story here is 14,000 employee’s for 86,000 students. A little simple math will tell you that’s one employee for ,every 6 students. Now subtract 1/4 aof that since the school year is only 9 months. And add all the volunteers
like parents and others. And then add peripheral help from other city functions like fire and police. So approximately 1 employee for every 4 students? Plus all of the retired school district employees now collecting overly rich pensions. Do our children really need this level of care/instruction. How long before its one employee for every student? No wonder I always vote against every school tax increase! Always! If any of us ran our own personal finances this way, we’d all be living in van down by the river. John Johnson, Arvada Retiree for 73 As a retired special educator, I worry about what a lot of retirees worry about; the increasing cost of living and a potential rise in taxes. However, I also worry about my community and especially our youngest learners. I’m decades removed from caring for toddlers, but I still know how important quality child care and early education is for them. Studies show that children who receive a quality early education are more likely to graduate from high school and more likely to earn higher incomes than children who do not attend quality early learning programs. Across Colorado, families struggle to pay for preschool and full-day kindergarten. Average annual costs for full-day care for a 4-year-old are more than a $11,000 (according to Childcare Aware). This election season, many retirees have the chance to do what is right by kids in our community, and across the state, without worrying too much about paying more than we can afford. Amendment 73, Great Schools, Thriving Communities, will generate $1.6 billion for public education — including pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. This revenue will be generated by slightly raising income taxes on families making more than $150,000 per year and on corporations. This is an investment many of us can afford, and one I know will help Colorado’s kids thrive. That is why I plan to vote yes on Amendment 73. Kiki McGough, Arvada Superintendent supportsAmendment 73 As the former superintendent of Jeffco, I support Amendment 73 which supports our school districts in meeting the mission to educate all of our children. I want to speak with my heart. When I think about funding, I think about two children whom I love. One is very bright but finds school a constant challenge. He has needs that require small classes and highly trained teachers. Another child in my family is able to take advantage of all schools offer. She is engaged in theater, in dance, and in challenging academics. Today, these two children represent all of the children in Colorado. Both are loved by an extended
family and both have needs in school. All children have special needs. All children deserve the best we can give. Giving the best requires financial support for every child. Yet, while we say we love our children, we fund their education at $2800 below the national average. I have read the allegations that the money will go to administration. I can assure you that our districts are not over staffed with administrators. Administrative staff members play important roles in leading our systems, and teachers are the heart of our business. We need funding to have the best teachers and leaders with our children. Only through excellence will all of our children be successful. Excellence has a price tag. Let’s make a dent in that price tag and vote yes on Amendment 73. Cindy Stevenson, Boulder Support for Frank Teunissen Once again we are heading into uncertain financial times. The finances of Jefferson County are as much at risk as our personal finances. This is one of many reasons I support Frank Teunissen for Jefferson County Treasurer. Frank has been my personal banker and is someone I trust with my own finances. His 30 plus years of experience in the banking, investment, and finance industry; combined with his almost 20 years of management experience place him as a perfect fit into the position of Jefferson County Treasurer. I am confident that the citizens of Jefferson County will be very happy with Frank at the helm of the Treasurers office. William Hineser, Arvada Teacher for Jeffco 5A and 5B I am a proud Jeffco graduate, Boettcher Scholar, and high school science teacher. I’m asking everyone to vote yes on Jeffco 5A&5B and Amendment 73 to improve education for our students. Although I currently teach in a school with modern science labs and classrooms, students at other high schools in Jeffco — including the one I graduated from — were built for the science and technology of 40 years ago. The bond will fund improvements to aging labs and classrooms to prepare students for the future. The mill levy and bond override will provide additional funding to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) programming in our schools. Current trends indicate that many more jobs in the future will be in STEM fields. By giving students more opportunities to pursue STEM or other career and technology options, they will be more prepared for the careers of the future. The mill levy funds will also be used to replace outdated textbooks, classroom materials, and technology so our students graduate ready to succeed. Vote yes on 5A & 5B and Amend-
ment 73 to improve education and keep Jeffco competitive. Maren Blair, Arvada
State says oil and gas rules suffice As an Arvada resident who works in the oil and gas industry, I not only care about the products my company produces and the state of our economy, but I also deeply care about the health and safety of my family, friends and all Colorado residents. Proposition 112 is billed as protecting the health and safety of those who live near oil and gas operations, and cites studies demonstrating the negative impacts of proximity to operations. Yet, it fails to mention these same studies have been described as misleading by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The truth is that oil and gas operations are fundamentally safe at their current setback distance. The CDPHE is the lead health regulator of the state, and their credibility is important. These regulators are not beholden to industry and operate solely in the public interest. What Proposition 112 would do is severely damage the state’s economy and make 85 percent of all private and state lands unavailable for drilling. This seems like a dangerous path to go down based on studies that aren’t fully credible. I hope Colorado does the right thing and votes no on Proposition 112. Crystal McClain, Arvada
George Stern for County Clerk I am excited to have received my general election ballot, and I am doubly excited to cast my vote for George Stern for JeffCo Clerk and Recorder. I hope you’ll do the same. George and I worked together at the Governor’s office. Time and time again, I saw what public service means to him: Doing the hard work that others don’t want to do, getting things done without fanfare or acclaim, and staying committed every day to doing the most good for the most people. I can’t help but think that things would be a lot better at every level of government if every public servant was a lot more like George Stern Since our time working together, George has gone on to gain valuable private sector experience, working with local and national businesses to improve how they serve customers. He’s also kept serving the public – working as a volunteer firefighter, right here in Jeffco. I have been involved in public policy in Jefferson County for over a decade and have worked one-onone with public servants of various ideological stripes. In that time, I have learned that we are served best by those who serve with integrity and compassion. I am proud to support George for clerk because he has the public and private sector chops to improve the DMV and defend our elections against foreign interference. And I know he’ll do so with an eye toward making all our lives better. J. Skyler McKinley, Lakewood
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species. How I can make the best possible life for them in zoo life.” Valois said paying attention to the quirks of each animal is very important to their care. Specifically how the gorillas don’t like to get their hair wet. Or how the bachelor pair of young gorillas, Curtis and Charlie, are complete opposite personalities. Curtis, the older bother, is pretty mellow and likes quieter interaction, she explained, while Charlie is a bit of a wild guy. “It’s neat to see these two gorillas who are full brothers and grown up together to have totally different personalities,” Valois said. “When I come around the corner, Charlie is often waiting for me to play.
he history of cinema is the history of technology: For every great breakthrough in the world of tech, cinema has found a way to incorporate it into storytelling. Recently, this relationship has gone beyond visual COMING effects and sound ATTRACTIONS design — audiences can now view the latest films at home instead of the theater and use virtual reality to actively participate in the stories. But the 41st Denver Film Festival, held from Clarke Reader Wednesday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 11, is tapping these advancements to give attendees the deepest cinematic experience. “At the Festival Annex, which is the festival’s hub, we have features like VR and interactive experiences,” said Britta Erickson, festival director. “We also have Hamlet Mobile, an immersive, traveling adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet staged for small audiences.” The Denver Film Festival has become one of the metro area’s biggest cultural events of the year. And scanning this year’s more than 200 screenings, it’s easy to see why. From three-to-five-minute short films to Red Carpet screenings of movies that everyone may be talking about come Oscar season, there is a great deal to explore. Films will be shown all over Denver, including the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St., and Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. The Festival Annex will be housed at the McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. “There are great ticket packages that allow audiences to pick several films that they’re interested in seeing, or they can buy individual tickets,” Erickson said. “We pride ourselves on providing a smooth customer service and viewing experience during the festival.” One of the most eagerly anticipated movies is a piece of Colorado’s history — director Jason Reitman’s (“Up in the Air” and “Juno”) “The Frontrunner.” The film is about Colorado’s own Gary Hart (played by Hugh Jackman) and the affair that ended his political career.
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Zookeeper Michelle Valois said she loves the interactiion she can have with the apes at the Denver Zoo.
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ichelle Valois says a typical day at the Denver Zoo is a lot of fun and a lot of work. Valois, a primate zookeeper, has been at the Denver Zoo for 17 years. Her job is to take care of the orangutans and gorillas in their separate exhibits in the Primate Panorama habitat. The Denver Zoo is home to six critically endangered Sumatran orangutans and five western lowland gorillas. But the zoo is home to many more primates including golden lion tamarins, aye-ayes, ring-tailed lemurs and mandrills. “In our primate department we have a really big collection,” Valois said. “I think it’s something we are really proud of and excited to have that many different kinds of primates to work with.” Valois fell in love with primates while working as an intern at the Denver Zoo and helping with the revamp of the primates department and the construction of the ape building. “For me it was always kids or animals, which I feel like have a lot of similarities,” Valois said. “When I got introduced to primates, I knew I had
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HALLOWEEN AT DENVER ZOO WHAT: Enchanted Hollows WHEN: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 WHAT: It’s time to travel an eerie trail where the darkness has almost all but taken hold, where creatures and spirits infamous in stories and lore rise to life in the new night walk experience at the Denver Zoo. TICKETS: Buy tickets at www.denverzoo.org/ events/enchantedhollows. WHAT: Boo at the Zoo WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28 WHAT: The 34th annual Boo At The Zoo offers trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the fall foliage at the Denver Zoo. TICKETS: All activities are included in the price of admission, or covered under membership. Buy tickets at www.denverzoo. org/events/booatthezoo. found where I needed to be. And I’ve stayed here ever since.” The interaction the zookeepers have with the apes is one of the draws for Valois. “I love the different personalities they present,” she said. “I love getting to know those different personalities. And they’re not all easy to get along with. Part of what I take very seriously is how I can help each of these
Hesty was born at the Denver Zoo in 2010. During a light snow day in early October, she braved the wet and cold to play on the new structure in the outdoor orangutan enclosure.
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Pumpkin Nights features fantastical lands, built using over 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins and funkins.
Event runs through Nov. 4 at Adams County Fairgrounds BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Pumpkin Nights offers nightly entertainment, in addition to the pumpkin magic, including fire breathers, dancers and pumpkin artists.
Pumpkin Nights GLOWS in Brighton At Pumpkin Nights, attendees venture along a halfmile walking path with several lands of handcarved real and artificial pumpkins. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER
Pumpkin Nights was founded in 2016 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with a mission to showcase local artists, and celebrate the most magical time of year without the spooks and scares. Now, Pumpkin Nights runs through October in four cities across the U.S.
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40-foot long dragon. A ghostly pirate ship. An undersea wonderland. Those are just a few items in the fantastical lands, built using over 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins at Pumpkin Nights, which opened Oct. 17 at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. Pumpkin Nights was founded in 2016 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with a mission to showcase local artists, and celebrate without the spooks and scares. Now, Pumpkin Nights runs through the month of October in four cities across the U.S. This is the first year the event added a Denver area location. At Pumpkin Nights attendees will venture along a half-mile walking path and explore eight pumpkin-themed lands. Attendees can also gather at a fire show, demonstrations by professional pumpkin artists, festival fare from local food trucks, hot chocolate and apple cider. The event runs rain or shine 5:30-10:30 nightly through Nov. 4. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at www.pumpkinnights.com/denver/.
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Surrounded by a large, polished wooden desk, cases filled with books, comfortable chairs and a window looking out on a campus lawn, all enhanced by subdued lighting, Frank (John Hutton), a professor and poet — who hasn’t written for some time — tries to remember which title conceals the Scotch … “Ah! There it is.” The entire stage in the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre is transformed into a rather classy academic’s office, with warm tones, polished dark wood — and a bit of clutter. It says “class.’ The doorknob rattles and someone knocks impatiently. Enter Liverpudlian hairdresser Rita (Emily Van Fleet), a 26-year-old working-class woman who almost seems blown in by the wind. “I want to know everything ... I want to be able to understand …” she tells the startled academic with excitement. And she has enrolled in the Open University to be educated. “Susan is me real name, but I changed it to Rita,” she continues. Her husband is not in favor of this move, she tells Frank, but she knows he loves her. From the beginning, she hopes/is certain Frank will help her pass her first exam … There’s some critical discussion of “Howard’s End” by E.M. Forster and a first assignment. “I wish I could talk like that,” says a dazzled Rita. A pattern is established, including ongoing conversations and a course of study, with regular papers floating through the slot in the door. “My first wife left me,” Frank tells Rita … “I stopped writing altogether.” (He keeps on finding half-empty bottles of Scotch placed throughout the bookcase shelves.) Rita replaces a neglected, dead plant in the office. As the year progresses, Rita’s appearance, as well as her intellectual strength, improves as does her confidence. She visits theater and dance performances, attends summer school in London and a real conversation about Shakespeare’s comedy and tragedy ensues. Her marriage ends and Frank’s live-in partner, Julia, leaves him. Papers continue to appear through the letter slot as Rita soaks up what he offers her like a sponge through the school year, putting her own spin on the topic at hand and getting interested in and acquainted with other students. He is concerned that her originality will disappear with ongoing study … “I don’t want to see you end up in a room like this,” he
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tells Rita. In a later scene, we find Frank packing h “Educating down his office — Rita” plays through Nov. 11 he’s invited to spend a sabbatical teaching at the Arvada in Australia. The Center, 6901 door flies open and Wadsworth it’s Rita. “I came to Blvd., Arvada. Performances: tell you you’re a good 7:30 p.m. Thurs- teacher,” she tells him — “do you think days through you did nothing for Saturdays; 1 me?” p.m. Wednes“I tried to call you day matinee; 2 p.m. Sunday at the shop,” he says and she explains that matinee. Arvadacenter.org, she left the hair salon 720-898-7200. long ago … “Don’t you like me any more now that I’m educated? I’ve got what you have …” The audience can speculate on whether there’s another act — Russell doesn’t give us one in this script. These actors are both really so skilled and keep up the pace through a story that can trace back to the classical “Pygmalion” and up through the more contemporary “My Fair Lady” and “Pretty Woman” — and most recently, “A Star is Born.” Originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company. “Educating Rita” premiered in London in 1980 and was adapted by Russell for film in 1983. Russell also wrote “Shirley Valentine” and “Blood Brothers,” which is still playing in London’s West End. We are so happy to see the Black Box Theatre Series start a second year at the Arvada Center under director Lynne Collins. Coming up in early 2019, performances by the repertory company: “Diary of Anne Frank,” “The Moors,” “Sin Street Social Club.” We welcome Hutton’s return to the area, since we so enjoyed his performances at Denver Center Theatre Company. And Van Fleet, who has appeared at Arvada Center and elsewhere, was just a delight to watch — and listen to!
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“A lot of people will remember when all this happened, and Reitman is really excited to be back at the festival to show the film,” Erickson said. “It’s great that we get to feature such a Colorado story.” For more information and tickets, visit www.denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org.
1965-Present, Connected by Color and Laura Merage: Nausy Nausy, showcase different explorations of color. Housed in the Center’s Main Gallery, Boulder painter Virginia Maitland gets an expansive career retrospective. Through more than 45 works and archive materials, some dating back to 1965, visitors can see how she incorporates color, light and nature into her large-scale paintings. The Upper Gallery’s Connected by Color exhibit explores color’s limitless possibilities through the work of four artists. Patricia Aaron works in encaustic. Jennifer Ivanovic pours acrylic paint straight into her composition. Sue Oehme is a master printmaker. And Jodi Stuart creates ethereal sculptures using 3D printing pens. In the Theatre Gallery, Laura Merage’s soft sculpture creations include huggable pillows and plush seats that allow visitors to enjoy the whimsical creations in style. For more information on the exhibitions, visit www.arvadacenter.org.
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Don’t miss Boo at the Zoo One of the area’s best trick-or-treat options not only provides a plethora of candy stations, but also the chance to see some wild animals in the process.The 34th annual Boo At The Zoo, hosted at the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., and presented by Toyota Stores, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28. The event offers trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the zoo’s beautiful fall foliage. For more information, visit www. denverzoo.org.
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and opportunities for the animals to climb, especially for orangutans,” Valois said. “These guys are made to be in trees. In a natural environment they would not come to the ground, not like ours do here. So having options like trees or like our new climbing structure is important to give them new ways to climb, to find food, places to take naps … Though a generous donation we were able to put up the new structure. The keepers and the orangutans really like it.”
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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Brian Fallon and Craig Finn at Summit Music Hall Two of the best storytellers in rock music for more than 10 years have been The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn and The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon. So, the fact that they’re appearing on the same bill at the Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in Denver, should be cause for celebration. The show is at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Fallon and Finn have been releasing solo albums over the last couple years, using the opportunity to explore different ways of writing and playing. But the results are just as rewarding. Last year, Finn’s “We All Want the Same Thing,” featured some truly novelistic songs that could just wreck a person. And Fallon’s “Sleepwalkers,” released in February, is one of this year’s best albums. For tickets to this special show, visit www.summitdenver.com.
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“He likes to throw hay and beat on his chest and have his back scratched.” While the gorillas are high-energy, social animals. Valois said the orangutans, who live on the other side of the building, are more solitary animals and prefer a low-key environment with the exception of Eirina, an 11-year-old female, who is incredibly playful. “She loves to swing,” Valois said. “She takes sheets and make hammocks for herself. She ties knots. She has what we interpret as a great sense of humor.” Both the gorillas and orangutans have indoor/outdoor enclosures and a living space out of the public eye. This, Valois said, is important because while the apes acclimate to the colder Colorado weather, they’re not really made to be in the snow. Still, the big yards where the apes play outdoors are a point of pride for Valois and her team. A new climbing structure was recently built in the orangutans’ outdoor enclosure to replace trees that are dying. “We’re really lucky at Denver to have these yards with natural trees
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fire artists will hand-spin fire. All of the art district’s galleries, studios and businesses will also be available, and there will be exhibits that are inspired by Día de los Muertos. The event is child- and family-friendly. “There are great things happening here on West Colfax, and it’s not the same as it was 10 years ago. Come and visit us, West Colfax is back,” said Bill Marino, 40 West board chair and business improvement district director.
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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, isn’t anything like Halloween, despite skulls being involved with the holiday. It’s a three-day celebration that originated in central and southern Mexico as a way to celebrate the passing of loved ones. Those who celebrate the holiday believe that the souls of deceased children come back from their resting at midnight on Oct. 31, and then reunite with their families on Nov. 1. The following day, deceased adults come visit their loved ones on Nov. 2. Families who celebrate the holiday make one-of-a-kind altars that honor their loved ones who have passed. Those altars are decorated with pictures of the deceased whom the altar is dedicated to, that person’s favorite food, poems and more.
A painting titled “Tu y Yo” inside Cerveceria Colorado. Other traditions include using sugar skulls to decorate gravestones of the deceased and spending time at the cemetery where families will eat, play music and sometimes spend the night to celebrate their loved ones. “It’s the idea that death is a part of life. We think it’s a continuous cycle,” Ramon Del Castillo said. Castillo is a professor and chair of the Chicana/o Studies Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “It’s a calling upon the spirits to come and be with us and to celebrate with them in some spiritual way.”
Día de los Muertos celebration at Cerveceria Colorado: Where: 1635 Platte St. When: Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to midnight Cost: Sugar skulls can be purchased for $10, and the skulls include a free beer. Contact: 720-279-8248 Cerveceria Colorado, a craft-beer bar that serves Mexican-style beers, is aiming to educate the community about what Día de los Muertos is all about. The bar will offer sugar skull painting, and the skulls that its guests paint will be added to a collage or altar to celebrate life and the community. It will also be
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The metro area has events dedicated to Día de los Muertos coming up that honor the holiday. Here are three: Día de los Muertos Celebration at 40 West Arts: Where: 1560 Teller St. When: Nov. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 303-275-3430 In conjunction with the art district’s first Friday, 40 West will hold a Día de los Muertos celebration. Wine and beer will be available for guests to enjoy as they eat food from a local food truck. Aztec dancers will be performing in traditional costumers while
tapping its Marigold Venga to pair with food trucks. On Nov. 2, the bar will have live, festive music. “Our bartenders are going to be educating about what the Day of the Dead is. We have awesome, Mexican inspired beers. We’re very excited, and we want everybody to be here,” said Maria Valenzuela, a marketing associate at Cerveceria Colorado. Día de los Muertos Celebration at Denver Botanic Gardens: Where: 1007 York St. When: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free gardens and event admission Contact: 720-865-3500 Denver Botanic Gardens’ Día de los Muertos Celebration happens to fall on one of its free days. The gardens is encouraging its guests to dress in Día de los Muertos costumes as it prepares for its eighth year of celebrating the holiday. There will be face painting, children’s crafts, sugar skull decorating, local art, cultural entertainment, a costume contest, food and more. Depending on the weather, the venue plants to host Lucha Libre wrestling and live art demonstrations.
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Dress for Success A professional look is vital to job success Tabatha Stewart | Special to Colorado Community Media
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Denver. Those seven seconds of judgment are vital for women who are seeking employment, and for women served by Dress for Success, who may have trouble finding a job based on criminal histories, shelter addresses, or lapses in employment history due to hardships in life, it’s even more important to look the part of the job you are seeking. “In our society, it takes someone eight seconds to judge you,” said Martin. “It all starts with a look. Once they see you, then you can tell them all about your talents and how hard you work. But you have to get past the first eight seconds.” Dress for Success Denver is an affiliate non-profit
of the national Dress for Success, and was founded in 2006. Since it’s inception in Denver, the organization has helped more than 13,000 women all over the Denver metro area prepare and get jobs. “Clothes are important, but it’s not just about pretty clothes,” said Martin. “Not knowing what to wear, or worse, wearing inappropriate clothes to work, can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for a woman. We are really helping women thrive in work and in life. We partner with over 200 agencies in the Denver metro area who help women, including shelters and workforce centers.” The mission of Dress for Success, according to Martin, is to “empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.” The non-profit offers services in professional suiting, career center coaching, career navigator
mentorship, a women’s employment network, pathways to education and a professional women’s group to help women retain jobs once they get them. Martin, a Denver native, said she was lucky enough early in her career to have a female boss reprimand her for inappropriate work attire, and give her some advice that has stuck with her. “I had an internship at 17, at a law firm in downtown Denver,” said Martin. “I went to work dressed like a standard teenager. The manager of the law firm is an amazing woman, and she brought me into her office and explained to me that you dress the way you want to be treated. If you want to be treated with respect, then you dress with respect. I bought a pair of black pants and looked and acted the part.” Martin and her crew, along with some of the women they have helped, will be presenting a fashion show at the Women’s Health and Beauty Expo Oct. 20.
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Need to schedule a mammogram? SCL Health makes it easier than ever. You can now view available appointments and schedule your mammogram online, whenever and wherever it is most convenient for you. Visit www.sclhealth.org/schedule-my-mammo to schedule your mammogram today!
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ithin 12 local counties, Central Colorado Area Health Education Center (CCAHEC) connects students to careers, professionals to communities, and communities to better health. “The Belmar Women’s Health & Beauty Expo is a unique opportunity to support health in Jefferson County while engaging our students and team members in activities that further their understanding in the importance of public health and wellbeing,” said Lin Browning, the Executive Director at CCAHEC.”
Expo participants are encouraged to learn their numbers with free health screenings from CCAHEC medical staff, students, and volunteers on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at the Belmar Shopping Center Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check blood pressure, glucose, pulse, height, weight, and vision. Access to referral and health education resources will also be readily available. As one of 261 Area Health Education Centers nationwide inspired by the Health Resource Services Administration (HRSA) goals, CCAHEC develops and enhances education and training networks within communities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. In turn, these networks increase diversity among health professionals, broaden the distribution of the health workforce, enhance health care quality, and improves health care delivery to rural and underserved areas and populations. CCAHEC has developed a strong focus on healthcare career recruitment and retention activities. Programs aim to increase the potential for secondary, college, and health profession students from underrepresented populations, educationally disadvantaged, and rural backgrounds to successfully pursue a health profession career with an emphasis in public health. Partners include a variety of organizations including high schools, county workforce departments, education consortiums, and healthcare institutions. Through programs such as Health Careers Pre-Apprenticeships (real world experiences for 16 to 24-year-old students), AHEC
Scholars (clinical and didactic training for current health professions students), and a variety of career and health fairs around the region, CCAHEC guides and encourages students through the healthcare pipeline to increase health profession diversity. CCAHEC programs aim to increase the potential for health profession students to practice in a rural or urban underserved community by immersing them in community experiences through community-based education training programs, field placements, and interprofessional education and training. During their rotations, health professions students complete community service learning projects created to address identified community health needs. Working with programs such as the Colorado Health Extension System (CHES), the Regional Health Connectors (RHC), and the AmeriCorps Community Opioid Response Program (CORP), CCAHEC facilitates and supports Colorado healthcare practice transformation efforts. Program planning and participation with community partners promotes a patient- and data-centered, team-based approach, addressing social determinants of health to improve quality and community health outcomes in rural and medically underserved areas. For more information about Central Colorado Area Health Education Center, please visit www.ccahec.org or contact support@centralcoahec.org.
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Swedish Medical Center strives for well-rounded health service programs for women From depth of service, to a whole team approach when it comes to caring for female patients, Swedish Medical Center works to set the standard in women’s healthcare in the Denver Metro Area. Understanding that women’s needs are unique in all areas, Swedish makes it a priority to go beyond birthing and delivery for female patients. From the Rocky Mountain region’s leading stroke care, the latest cancer treatments and advanced heart care, Swedish offers some of the area’s most specialized services. Christina Merritt, who joined Swedish as the administrative director of women’s services in May, said Swedish Medical Center has some of the best services in the region with doctors and medical professionals experience spanning decades. Some of the programs offered to women at Swedish include:
Pelvic Floor Disorder: The Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Center at Swedish is a multidisciplinary program that provides evaluation and treatment of patients with pelvic floor disorder. Providers work closely with each other to create individualized diagnosis and treatment plans that fit the needs of every patient.
Pregnancy and childbirth: Merritt said the important thing doctors and nurses in the labor and delivery area understand is that we live in changing times and every expectant mother has her own birthing plan. Swedish has a comprehensive team which includes; OB-GYNs, PNNPs, Nurse Midwives, seasoned nurses and a stellar Level III NICU, allowing them to provide great quality care and honor patients’ choices no matter their birth plan.
Breast Cancer Care: “Swedish has one of the area’s largest breast care programs,” said Merritt. As part of Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute and in partnership with Invision Sally Jobe and Oncology Rehab, Swedish’s comprehensive program includes nurse navigators to help guide patients from diagnosis and treatment through recovery and survivorship. Included in the breast care center are specialized breast surgeons, Dr. Laura Hafertepen, Dr. Jane Kercher and Dr. Jodi Widner. These doctors have years of experience and expertise in the most current surgical techniques for the treatment of breast cancer. Surgeons at Swedish specialize in high-risk cases, prophylactic surgery and breast cancer surgery.
Gynecologic Oncology: Serving as the leading provider of gynecologic cancer services int the Rocky Mountains, Swedish Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality of care and compassion to women with cancer of the reproductive system.
Going digital Serving parents after they leave the hospital is also a goal at Swedish Medical Center. Through a new app to be launched soon, Merritt explained that a new mom can have everything they need to know about recovery from childbirth, the baby’s health and a one-stop shop for the next 18 months to keep track of feedings, diaper changes and any issues that may arise between mom and baby. “Currently, there are many separate apps available for each of these things,” Merritt said. “We are giving moms this information all in one place. Our care stays with them through the baby’s early development.”
Breast Cancer Reconstruction: With Dr. Lily Daniali leading the way, the reconstructive breast surgeons with Swedish Medical Center are experts and understand the full scope of breast reconstruction. Merritt said it’s in areas of plastic surgery that Swedish Medical Center is a true leader in meeting and understanding women’s needs. Two primary areas of focus include: • Lymphedema: Often a side effect of cancer treatment, lymphedema happens when the lymph nodes are removed. At Swedish, some of the surgical treatment options include lymph node transfer, Lymphovenous Bypass or Lymphedema Liposuction. • DEIP Flap: In DEIP flap reconstruction a surgeon uses fat, skin and blood vessels from the patient’s abdomen and then reattaches the blood vessels of the flap to blood vessels in the chest using microsurgery. This allows women to recover more quickly since no muscle tissue is removed
Learn more about Swedish Medical Center at www.swedishhospital.com.
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Women’s healthcare Advancements can make health care confusing Tabatha Stewart Special to Colorado Community Media
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wenty years ago women typically saw their doctor once a year, and received a breast exam and perhaps a recommendation for a mammogram, based on their age. Seldom were they asked about domestic violence in the home, or how their overall happiness was affecting their mood or quality of life. Advancements in women’s health care, as well as taking a more wellrounded approach to a woman’s health, have changed the way women manage their health care concerns, and although beneficial, can be confusing today. It was once standard practice for women to have their first mammogram after the age of 40, while today’s recommendations are unclear based on each individual woman. Dr. Lindsay Eun, a physician with Westside Women’s Health Clinic, said honest conversations with your doctor are imperative to maintaining your health. “There are so many constant changes, it can become very confusing,” said Eun. “It’s important to see your doctor every year to discuss your needs.” According to Eun, an annual exam should include a discussion with your doctor regarding your overall health, including screening for safety and domestic violence issues, birth control, and eating and exercise habits. “We follow the American College of OBGyn guidelines, which recommend mammograms beginning at 40, and
colonoscopies beginning at 50,” said Eun. She also recommends women receive their first well-woman exam around the age of 16, to answer questions about your body, with a first pelvic exam being done around the age of 21, unless there are concerns. For women of child-bearing age, Eun recommends speaking with your doctor about your plans for starting a family, and which birth control method might be best for you. “There have been a lot of changes in the options for contraception,” said Eun. “There are some excellent long term options, which can last for several years, that have been improved over the years.” For women past child-bearing years, Eun stresses its just as important to be honest with your doctor about your future plans, and decide the best treatment as you age, including mammograms, colonoscopies, and the possibility of permanent contraception. While an annual doctor’s visit can screen for any problems, women need to take steps every day to keep themselves healthy, which, according to Eun, can sometimes be difficult. “Women need to make taking care of themselves a priority,” said Eun. “It’s easy to get caught up in running a household and holding a job, but women need to be sure to get plenty of exercise and reduce stress when they can. It can be difficult, but finding a balance is the first step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
“It’s important to see your doctor every year to discuss your needs.” Dr. Lindsay Eun, physician with Westside Women’s Health Clinic
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Candidates for governor juggle local issues ‘Trump factor’ weighs in governor’s race, but issues at home abound BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
To hear the candidates, their campaigns and political ads tell it, voters might get the impression the race for Colorado’s governor seat is all about President Donald Trump. But up close, the Republican candidate says otherwise. “This is a race between Walker Stapleton and Jared Polis,” said Stapleton, of Greenwood Village, when asked how heavily Trump will weigh on the race. “I’ll stand up to Washington regardless of who’s in power.” That comment comes after months
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with the president if needed. “I’ll always put Colorado first, ahead of the dictates of any” Republican or Democrat, said Polis, the Democrat from Boulder. “I think there’s concern that Trump has his own arbitrary way of thinking that isn’t always in the interests of Colorado.” Polis, the U.S. representative for Colorado’s 2nd District, said he’d stand up to “this president or any president” to protect Colorado’s public lands, just one item in a long list of such local issues as energy, immigration and transportation that have taken up the front burner this campaign season. Trump looms large over the midterm elections in general: More Republicans and Democrats say a congressional candidate’s stance on Trump will influence their vote most, compared to the weight of local or national issues, a recent poll said. But a longtime local analyst argued issues will still reign supreme in the governor’s contest. “Voters really want specifics by candidates on the fundamental issues,” said Dick Wadhams, political strategist and former chair of the Colorado Republican Party. Victory depends on who “can articulate an agenda Colorado can relate to and support.” Both candidates sat down with Colorado Community Media leading up to the election. Here’s what they, and local analysts, had to say about the race, the issues and who has the upper hand. ‘The Trump factor’ Despite the candidates’ embrace of the far left and far right during the race in what’s often pegged as a “purple” state, independent political analyst Eric Sondermann wasn’t surprised. “I think it’s more predictable than not,” Sondermann said. “Both parties become more polarized. The Republican Party is the party of Donald Trump. You don’t see Stapleton or others deviating much from Trump orthodoxy. The Democrats have shifted as much to the left as the Republicans did to the right.” Polis has taken direct aim at Trump, and though his website’s main pages appear to consciously avoid mentioning the president, more specific pages on the site and his Twitter accounts lob frequent attacks, such as for “Trump’s Washington attacking women’s reproductive rights.” Although Stapleton said he doesn’t think opinions on Trump will weigh much on the race, he’s emphasized his support for the president in TV ads and has said he hasn’t made “one disparaging comment” about him. He appeared with former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, known for his hardline immigration stances and whitenationalist ties, at a campaign event where Tancredo praised Trump and “making America great again,” The Colorado Independent reported. Polis, on the other hand, has U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, set to campaign for him. And to match Trump’s recent endorsement of Stapleton, Polis has garnered former President Barack
Obama’s support, and Hillary Clinton was to appear at a fundraiser with him. Despite “the Trump factor” playing a likely role in the race, governor’s contests tend to spend ample time on specific issues, Wadhams said — and the candidates offer a clear choice. On the issues Polis supports a path toward making Colorado a 100 percent renewable-energy state by 2040, a policy Stapleton has labeled an “extremist plan” that will increase cost of living. “Polis’ radical agenda will make it even harder for Coloradans to afford their utility bills,” Stapleton said, according to his website. The Democrat counters that Xcel Energy says new wind energy costs 20 percent less for consumers than existing coal energy, and that a transition would produce “good green jobs that can never be outsourced.” “We want to make sure we can credit the high skills of people who work in fossil fuels and that they have every opportunity to have good jobs in green energy going forward,” Polis said. His website says he’d move to incentivize a transition, but he’s suggested on Twitter that it wouldn’t involve a requirement. Polis, who represents north-central Colorado up to the state line, voted against the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, a proposed 2017 law that would outlaw so-called “sanctuary cities” where officials don’t aid the federal government in deporting undocumented immigrants. Boulder, which sits in Polis’ district, has proclaimed itself a sanctuary city. Stapleton said he supports the federal government coming up with a path to citizenship for “Dreamers,” those who arrived in the U.S. as children and have protected status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA. He has made opposing sanctuary cities a central tenet of his campaign. “All immigrants have value,” said Stapleton, adding that sanctuary-city policies only affect people who have committed a felony in addition to entering the country illegally. Colorado should have a uniform set of law enforcement policies, he said, so officials like police and district attorneys “know that the government of Colorado has their back.” On transportation, Polis said he differs from his opponent in supporting not only lane expansion on roads, but also bike, rail and bus transit, which he said would help families save money. Colorado needs “to think outside the box and provide other options to get cars off our roads,” Polis said. Stapleton’s website focuses only on roads and bridges and says he’ll put pressure on the Colorado Department of Transportation. “As your governor, I will remind CDOT that they work for you and make them find the money in their existing budget,” Stapleton said, according to the site. SEE GOVERNOR, P33
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In the dirt Both candidates have had to wade through the mud on the way to Election Day, with claims ranging from Stapleton lying about finances to Polis rebuffing the Western Slope. Wadhams said it revealed “an arrogance” on the part of Polis when he declined to participate in a September debate by Club 20, a prominent organization of counties, communities and businesses in western Colorado. Polis said he had a prior family obligation on that night and pointed to the Oct. 6 debate he had with Stapleton in Grand Junction. “We’ve held over 40 free meet-andgreets across the Western Slope,” Polis said, adding he has a campaign office in Grand Junction. He’s also seen accusations he avoided paying taxes. Polis, an entrepreneur, has said he didn’t pay income taxes in years his expenses
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were greater than his income — cases where he wouldn’t owe income taxes, Colorado news outlets have reported. “Of course, I paid all my taxes,” Polis told Colorado Community Media. He said that includes all income tax owed in all years. Stapleton has faced scrutiny over a blind trust, an arrangement set up to allow others to manage a public official’s financial matters to avoid conflict of interest. Denver-area outlets have reported that documents show Stapleton had
influence over a trust, Rocky Mountain Trust LLC. Stapleton said Rocky Mountain Trust LLC is not the blind trust and that the correct entity is the Walker R. Stapleton Blind Trust, according to Denver-area outlets. “I put all my assets in a blind trust the first year I became treasurer,” Stapleton told Colorado Community Media, saying accusations of improper actions are untrue. What are the odds? Stapleton points out his opponent has spent about $20 million on the race, and Wadhams found his spending troublesome. “Polis bought the (primary) election — he spent $11 million,” Wadhams said. “I think a lot of Democrats are terribly uncomfortable with that. I think a lot of Democrats are not as far left as he is.” In recent polls, Polis has the edge: A Kaiser Family Foundation/Colorado Health Foundation poll of 1,585 voters has him up 44 percent to Stapleton’s 33 percent, with 15 percent undecided. A
Magellan Strategies/Keating Research poll of 600 likely voters said 47 percent supported Polis, 40 percent preferred Stapleton and 11 percent were undecided. The Kaiser poll is the same one that offered insight into how candidates’ support for Trump would affect votes for congressional races. Sondermann pegs Colorado as a “light-blue state” and believes Polis has some advantage. “But Walker Stapleton has an advantage too, which is he’s running against the Democrat he wanted to run against,” Sondermann said. “He would much prefer Polis, checkbook notwithstanding,” because Polis has vulnerabilities other Democrats didn’t. Polis’ support of policies like universal health care and universal preschool exemplify his left-leaning, according to Sondermann. He mused about the polarization between the candidates. “This is a red-meat Republican,” Sondermann said, “and a fully vegan Democrat.”
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Steuben’s Arvada preps for Triple D airing The Arvada also has new menu items
Abby Sands joined Steuben’s Arvada six months ago as the general manager after working at the Denver location for almost two years.
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The Steuben’s Monte Cristo and chilaquiles will get the national stage Nov. 2 when they are featured on an episode of Food Network’s “Triple D Nation.” The show, which premiered in July, revisits host Guy Fieri’s favorite eateries from past episodes of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” “Triple D has had an incredible impact on so many of the businesses featured on the show, and for years restaurant owners have invited Guy back to see all the incredible and delicious changes they’ve made,” said Allison Page, president of Food Network in a press release. “Now, Guy is taking viewers back for a second serving to catch up with old friends and to experience all the new things they are offering.” The Steuben’s Uptown location was featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2011. The new airing will feature the Arvada location, which opened 2 years ago. “It’s unbelievable the power of that show,” said Steuben’s owner Josh Wolkon. “People are die-hard. They follow it and when they come through a city, they hit them all.”
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The 2011 episode featured the Steuben’s lobster roll — what Wolkon, a Boston native, calls his gift to Colorado. The episode was featured on United Airlines for a while, with every flight coming into Denver showing it. “It was insane,” Wolkon said. “That episode was awesome.”
that was as good as the Impossible New menu items Burger,” Wolkon said. “We tested it out The Triple D airing is not the only at both locations for six months and the thing happening at Steuben’s Arvada only negative review we ever get is that this season. The scratch-kitchen diner some vegetarians get grossed out that also added new menu items. it tastes like meat. But that’s a compliGrilled artichokes and chicken fried ment for most veggie burgers.” pickles are additions to the appetizer menu. Community connection The Rachel, a house-smoked turkey During those six months, Sands sandwich piled high with sauerkraut, joined the Arvada location as general swiss cheese and Russian dressing served on marble rye bread, is a new manager, moving from Uptown, where favorite. she had been for two years prior. “Our smoked turkey is out of this “It’s been amazing,” she said. “I live world,” said Abby Sands, general man- in the neighborhood, so the biggest ager. “I can’t stop draw in switching talking about it. I was that I wanted want it every day” to be more involved Other new menu in the community items replaced or and I’m able to do changed up previthat being here.” ous dishes offered. One way Sands The brick chickand Steuben’s en, which replaced are getting more the herb chicken, involved is by startis a healthier ing a running club, menu option. It which launched uses a full brick to Oct. 24. The group press the chicken will meet weekly The Monte Cristo is one of the menu down giving it a at the eatery on items to be featured of the Nov. 2 crispier skin. It is Wednesdays and episode of Food Network’s “Diners, also served with run down the Drive-Ins and Dives.” COURTESY OF ANNA REGAN seasonal vegRalston Creek Trail gies, which right now include locally and back totaling a 5K. Following at sourced kale and mushroom. the restaurant, happy hour pricing The avocado toast has been rewill be provided to participants. vamped and is not served on ciabatta “Josh likes to promote healthy bread with house-made green goddess living, which even though our menu dressing, sliced avocado, radishes and might not say it, a lot of us participate an olive oil drizzle. in healthy activities,” Sands said. “It’s a new take on avocado toast, a The Steuben’s food truck, which little fresher, a little lighter,” Sands serves food at local events and brewsaid. eries; and the Dine Back Tuesday Some items that were taken off the program, which has given $35,000 to menu include the shrimp and grits, community organizations, are other and the falafel sandwich, which was ways the Steuben’s is becoming more replaced with a Mediterranean veggie involved in the Arvada community. sandwich. “We’re trying to find ways to continThe Impossible Burger also offers ue to be involved in the community,” vegetarian customers another option. Sands said. “It’s nice seeing my neigh“We are a total scratch kitchen, but we bors in the restaurant and knowing never made our own vegetable burger the community. We love Arvada.”
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THINGS to DO
THEATER
“The Dining Room”: through Nov. 11 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Evergreen Players show looks at the upper middle-class WASP. Call 303-674-4934 or go to www. evergreenplayers.org. “Educating Rita”: through Nov. 11 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter. org/educating-rita. Oct. 20 performance is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. “Seussical”: through Dec. 29 at Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/seussical-2.
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Costume Creation Workshop: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Tools such as sewing machines and soldering irons provided. Bring costume supplies and get designing. Halloween Portraits: photography by Melissa Mullins on display through October at Balefire Goods, 7417 Grandview, Arvada. Learn more at www.facebook.com/ events/2107445599288593/
30 for 30 Show: Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery celebrates its 30th year in business with an exhibit of 30 pieces of artwork all priced at $30 each. Also on exhibit at the gallery in October will be the Visions in Abstract show. The Lakewood Arts Gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-980-0625 or go to lakewoodarts.org. 36th Annual Craft Fair: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 and 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.
this week’s TOP FIVE Murder at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: Oct. 26-27 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Dinner/show or showonly tickets available. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org.
303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. Learn gruesome makeup tricks and perfect your zombie shuffle. Snacks and materials supplied. Registration is required. No late arrivals can get in and there are no re-entries.
Nobuntu: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. From Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, this fivemember female a cappella ensemble performs a fusion of Zimbabwean-rooted music, Afro jazz, gospel and crossover. Nobuntu’s concerts are accentuated by traditional colorful clothing, authentic dance movements and hand percussion instruments. The group also will lead an African dance workshop at 1:30. Call 303-987-7845 or go to lakewood.org/lccpresents for tickets to both the concert and the workshop.
Trick or Treat Train: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27-28 at the Colorado Railroad Museum,17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. “Not so spooky” Haunted Railcar and the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard. Local food, kettle corn, shaved ice and face painting. Pose in the Pumpkin Patch cart. Learn more at http://coloradorailroadmuseum.org/event/trickor-treat-train/
Teens After Dark: Apocalypse Night (The Zombies Are Coming …): 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call
Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. More than 50 tables of handmade gifts. Admission is $2 or free if you bring new school supplies. Art Night Out: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 7 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Fourweek art class; explore different techniques. Led by Dave Sullivan. All supplies included. Go to https:// campscui.active. com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter Arvada Center Fall Exhibitions: “Virgina Maitland Retrospective,” through Nov. 11 in the Main Gallery. Go to https://arvadacenter. org/full-circle-virginia-maitland. “Laura Merage: Nausy Nausy,” through Dec. 23 in the Theatre Galery. Go to https://arvadacenter.org/laura-merage-nausynausy. “Connected by Color,” through Nov. 11 in the Upper Gallery. Go to https://arvadacenter. org/connected-by-color. Dinosaurs and Other Fantastical Creatures, Art Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 21 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Led
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Teens After Dark: 80s Night Fandomonium: 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. Put on your neon legwarmers, feather your hair, straighten your shoulder pads. Music, trivia, retro games, and prizes for the best 80s outfit.
It’s Supernatural: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Experts from Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society recount stories of all things supernatural in Colorado. Adults/teens.
by artist Dave Sullivan. For ages 6-12. Go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter
jeffcolibrary.org. Show off your costume and earn a fun treat when you stop by the Arvada Library’s Spooky Canopy.
Golden High School Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 701 24th St., Golden. More than 90 local artists offer one-of-a-kind gifts. Free admission. Presented by the Golden High School PTA. Artists who would like to participate can contact Tammy Copper at tcoop9698@comcast.net.
Catty Hour: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Ages 21plus. Go to http://catcaresociety. org
Canine Conversations: Holiday Dog: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Jennifer Skiba of Namastay Training leads a series of discussions about how to help you and your family have the best relationship with your pets.
EVENTS
Enchanted Hollows: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-2y at the Denver Zoo. Trick-or-treat candy stations Oct. 26-27. Go to https://denverzoo.org/ Halloween Carnival: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Ghoulish games, bounce houses, hayrides, ghost stories and more. Sign up at apexprd.org. Pumpkin Carving and Stories: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Carve a jack-o-lantern and hear stories about pumpkins and the tradition. Go to https://campscui. active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter Arvada TAB Presents: Trick or Treat Street: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.
Teens After Dark: Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. A spooktacular night of spine-tingling stories, hide-and-seek in the dark, scary good food, and lots of fun. Registration is required.
Harvest Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Applewood Our House, 6595 Garrison St., Arvada. Horn-driven rock and blues music from Six Foot Joe and the Red Hot Rhinos, food, games, and activities with the residents and the Applewood Team. Foothills Animal Shelter, a partner with Applewood Our House’s foster kittens program, will be at the event with kittens, and a certified educator from Aging Adults Montessori Education will bring some learnings and information. www.applewoodourhouse.com
Boo at the Zoo: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2728 at the Denver Zoo. Animal demonstratinos, trick-or-treat stations, family-friendly entertainment. Go to https://denverzoo.org/ Lifetree Cafe: Growing Closer to God: noon Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “Encountering God: What Ancient Practices Can Teach Us Today” features a short film depicting how various groups and individuals have tried to grow spiritually. Participants will explore how ancient practices might benefit their own spiritual lives. Contact Tim Lindeman at 303-424-4454 or at tlindeman@peacelutheran.net. SEE CALENDAR, P36
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Free Kids’ Halloween Carnival: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden, in Applewood near Manning and Maple Grove schools. Games, crafts, prizes, candy and treats. Nothing too spooky. Go to www. stjohngolden.org.
Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303431-6481 to see if you qualify.
Special Family Time: Halloween Costume Parade: 10:15-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Regularly scheduled family time is followed by a costume parade at the Senior Resource Center where kids “trick or treat” with their senior friends.
Aviation: From Kitty Hawk to Today: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. RSVP required; 303-233-4343. Active Minds Program.
N.E.W. Connection: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave. Group for job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs. Go to https:// jeffcolibrary.org/ Yarn and Needle Arts: Mixed Techniques & Embellishments: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Go to https://jeffcolibrary.org
EDUCATION
Exploring the Great Ideas: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Discussion group explores philosophical topics. Go to https://jeffcolibrary.org/ An English Garden Tea: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Highlands Masonic Temple, 3550 Federal Blvd., Denver. Registration deadline is Oct. 20. Daughters of the Nile annual event. Mail registration, including name, phone number, email, and number of tickets (and $20 per person) to Jo Ann Van Trump, 3360 Marshall St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Contact 303-232-3542 or jo93george@q.com
HEALTH
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Healthy Skin Club: Mask-erade: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Earth Sweet Botanicals, 1224 Arapahoe St., Golden. Learn about products and ingredients that can be
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Pomona senior quarterback Riley Welsch (18) avoids pressure from Columbine’s defense during the Class 5A Metro West League game Friday, Oct. 19, at Jeffco Stadium. The Panthers suffered a 35-13 loss. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Banged up Pomona taken down BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LAKEWOOD — Columbine wrapped up the Class 5A Metro West League title and automatic postseason berth Friday, Oct. 19, in impressive fashion. The Rebels, undefeated and ranked No. 3 in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A football poll, dominated defending 5A state champion No. 4 Pomona 35-13 at Jeffco Stadium. The head-to-head meetings between the Rebels and Panthers has been a bit one-sided over the past four years. Pomona had a 4-1 record, including playoff victories in 2015 and 2014 to end Columbine’s season. “We talked about it a little bit,” DeArment said of the Rebels’ struggles recently against Pomona. “I knew it in the back of my head,” The lone win for Columbine came during the regular season in 2015. The two didn’t meet last season when Pomona won the 5A state championship.
“It feels great,” Columbine junior Luke Folsom said of the Rebels improving to 9-0. “It’s what was supposed to happen in our minds. We just need to keep getting better every week and see where it goes.” Columbine (9-0, 4-0 in league) took care of business in familiar fashion. The Rebels’ rushing attack pounded away early and often. DeArment pulled of the perfect ball fake to score untouched on a 14-yard touchdown on the Rebels’ opening drive. After junior Tanner Hollens intercepted Pomona senior quarterback Riley Welsch deep in Columbine territory, the Rebels drove 97 yards on 17 plays. Hollens finished off the drive with a 2-yard touchdown run. Hollens and Folsom both intercepted Welsch to set up Columbine’s scoring drive in the first half to help give the Rebels a 14-0 lead at halftime. “Our defense played great not giving up anything in the first half,” Columbine coach Andy Lowry said. Columbine kept pounding away in the second half. Junior Adam Har-
rington got into the scoring action with a 57-yard touchdown run on the Rebels’ opening drive of the second half. After a three-and-out by Pomona (6-3, 3-1), Columbine went 52 yards on 11 plays. Hollens found the end zone for a second time on a 1-yard run to give the Rebels a 28-0 lead late in the third quarter. DeArment finished of Columbine’s scoring with a 48-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter. “It feels great, but obviously we aren’t done yet,” DeArment said. “We have tons to improve on and that’s a good thing.” Pomona got touchdown runs by senior Dominic Bettini and Welsch in the fourth quarter to prevent from getting shut out. “That’s a great football right there,” Pomona coach Jay Madden said of Columbine. “We need to be 100 percent healthy and not make mistakes to have a chance.” SEE POMONA, P40
2018 boys soccer playoff matchups Jefferson County soccer teams are making quite a showing in the state tournament this year. Here are a list of games happening this week. Check out our website or CHSAA.com/Jeffco for the latest coverage of the post-season action.
3A Faith Christian, seeded 7th in its bracket, playes Basalt on Oct. 25.
4A Standley Lake, seeded 17th, played Centarus on Oct. 24 Golden, seeded 11th, played Ft. Morgan on Oct. 24. Green Mountain faced off against The Classical Academy on Oct. 24.
5A Arvada West plays Poudre, at 5 p.m., Oct. 25, at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC), at 5 p.m. Ralston Valley will play Cherry Creek, 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the NAAC.
igh school sports can be beneficial in demonstrating values that athletes can use later in life, like discipline, dedication, teamwork and the ability to handle adversity. OVERTIME However, one of the pitfalls is the pressure to perform that is put on young athletes from a variety of sources, including themselves, coaches, parents and the lure of poJim Benton tential scholarship opportunities. Basketball players often face stressful situations in a close games by going to the foul line in the waning seconds. In baseball and softball, hitters can feel pressure with two outs and the tying and winning runners on base in the bottom of the seventh. But what about cross country? Mountain Vista junior cross country runner Jenna Fitzsimmons is the defending Class 5A state champion and both the Golden Eagles girls and boys won last season’s team championships. So there has been pressure and expectations on Fitzsimmons all season — and there will be more during the state championship meet on Oct. 27 at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. “There definitely can be pressure on a (cross country runner),” Fitzsimmons said. “With all my teammates, we’ve had some races where we all get super nervous. Our goal is to loosen each other up and try to take the pressure off each other before a race. “There can be pressure, but I just try to go and have some fun with more focus on what we are doing as a team and then the individual goals will come along if we are focusing on that team goal.” Fitzsimmons, who was fifth at the state meet as a freshman, had the fastest time recorded in the five 5A regional meets with a 17:52.00 in winning the Region 2 event at Aurora Sports Park on Oct. 18. Mountain Vista’s girls head into the state meet as one of the favorites after capturing the regional meet, with the five girls that scored finishing among the top eight runners. The Golden Eagles actually had seven runners in the top 10 in a dominating performance. The top four teams in 5A and all athletes who finish in the top 15 at the regionals qualify for the state meet. SEE BENTON, P38
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October 25, 2018O Arvada West sophomore pitcher Savannah Clausen fires toward the plate during the Wildcats’ first-round Class 5A state tournament game against Loveland on Friday, Oct. 19, at Aurora Sports Park. A-West suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss in eight innings to end its season. The Wildcats finished the year with an 18-8 record.
A-West and Ralston Valley play in state tourney Ralston Valley sophomore Jordan West prepares to throw the ball from her shortstop position during the Mustangs’ 19-9 Class 5A state quarterfinal loss to Cherokee Trail on Friday, Oct. 19, at Aurora Sports Park. Ralston Valley had a strong final week of the season winning its 5A softball regional tournament to qualify for the state tournament. The Mustangs finished the season with a 15-12 record. PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Cherokee Trail, Cherry Creek, Fossil Ridge, Broomfield and Monarch will be the top challengers the Vista girls in the race for the 2018 state 5A team championship. Fitzsimmons will be pushed by other regional winners, including Riley Stewart of Cherry Creek, Kiran Green of Brighton and Broomfield’s Sydney Swanker. The Norris Penrose course is regarded as one of the state’s more difficult courses. “It’s a very different course,” said Fitzsimmons. “There’s a lot more dirt and there are some different hills. But I feel that every course is what you make of it and that one is pretty fun. This will be my third year of running on it and I’m excited to be back on it.” Dakota Ridge is the favorite and could be feeling pressure in the 5A boys team competition. The Eagles were 24 points better than secondplace Mountain Vista in winning the Region 2 meet on Oct. 18. Valor Christian junior Cole Sprout, the defending 4A state champion, will draw most of the attention as one of the top runners this season in 5A, but he will be challenged for the state title by Dakota Ridge’s Austin Vancil. Sprout won the regional title with a time of 15:16.00, with Vancil right behind in 15:24.00. 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.
Holistic health and fitness park moves forward in Arvada Will be located on W. 55th Avenue near RRCC “This effort is the true project of a great collaboration of an interesting idea,” said Gordon Reusink, director of parks for Arvada. The park is a joint venture between the city of Arvada and Red Rocks Community College with the goal of connecting people to art and health on
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An 8.6 acre holistic health and fitness park is one step closer to becoming a reality in Arvada as Arvada City Council voted unanimously Oct. 15 to approve the preliminary development plan.
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based boulder climbing structure, sensory panels and ADA accessibility. There will also be an outdoor amphitheater and outdoor classroom. “The Arvada campus is home to all of our health programs including holistic health and this is ideal to help us further those programs,” said Michele Haney, president of Red Rocks Community College. “But it also helps us welcome the community. I look at this addition and think this really does bring community into this college.”
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Pomona senior Dominic Bettini (5) escapes from Columbine senior Ben Earnest (58) on Friday, Oct. 19, at Jeffco Stadium. The Panthers suffered a 35-13 loss to the Rebels. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Madden unfortunately has a long list of key players out with injuries. On the defensive side, senior lineman MJ Allen and junior linebacker Sanjay Strickland didn’t play Friday. Senior receiver Billy Pospisil — Washington State University-commit who just went over the 3,000-yard career receiving milestone — was in a sling Friday night. A left shoulder injury against Mullen last week ended Pospisil’s season. Starting running back Therious Robison — three-time individual state wrestling champion — hasn’t played due to injury since conference play began in Week 6. Robison should be back for the Panthers. Senior playmaker Colten Mueller has also been suffering from an injury. “Pomona is a very good football team, but they have about half their starters out right now,” Lowry said. “I know that isn’t the whole Pomona football group. They are missing some
good football players.” The focus now for the Panthers is Ralston Valley (6-2, 2-1) next Friday night at the North Area Athletic Complex. “It’s rivalry week. Ralston Valley is going play as hard as they have played all year and do different stuff on offense and mix it up,” Madden said. “Hopefully some of our injured guys will be back next week.” Columbine has a chance to end its regular season undefeated if it defeats Arvada West (6-3, 2-2) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Jeffco Stadium. “We have a pretty good Arvada West team coming up on a short week,” Lowry said while giving praise to A-West’s potent offense led by quarterback Johnny Krutsch and receiver Chris McEahern. “They beat up on Mullen last night. We have our work cut out for us. We have to finish our 10-game schedule out first.” Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.
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Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business. Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581
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G& E Concrete • Residential &Commercial Flatwork • Driveways • Patios • Walks • Garages • Foundations • Colored & Stamped Concrete • Tearout/Replace • FREE Estimates 25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates • References
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NAVARRO Concrete, Inc.
Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices. Registered & Insured in Colorado.
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- House Leveling - Foundation Repair - Mobile Home Leveling - Concrete Crack Repair - Waterproofing
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Electricians
Affordable Electrician
• Residential Expert • All electrical upgrades • No Job Too Small • Senior Discounts – Lic/Insured
Cell: 720-690-7645 Office: 720-621-6955 B&W Electric, LLC
Licensed and Insured. Residential or Commercial Ask about our Senior Citizen and/or Veteran discounts. Call (720) 925-1241 Radiant Lighting Service **
Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins. Free estimates. Craig (303)429-3326
Fence Services
Darrell 303-915-0739
A PATCH TO MATCH
D & D FENCING
Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas. Low Prices. FREE Estimates. BBB Call For SPRING SPECIAL
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• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list
Call Ed 720-328-5039
• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002
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HANDY MAN Screwed up your plumbing?
CALL DIRTY JOBS Plumbing repair & Drain Cleaning
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All phases to include
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$$ Reasonable Rates On: $$
Tile, Plumbing, Finish Projects, Miscellaneous Repairs Small Jobs OK
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HAULING
Trash Cleanup • Old Furniture Mattresses • Appliances • Dirt Old fencing • Branches • Concrete Asphalt • Old Sod • Brick • Mortar House/Garage/Yard clean outs Storm Damage Cleanup Electronics recycling avail.
Mark: 303.432.3503 Heating/ Air Conditioning Serving the Front Range Since 1955
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TV’s Small Jobs Welcome
•AC Specials •Furnaces •Install •Boilers •Water Heaters •Replace
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Lawn/Garden Services
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Alpine Landscape Management
Weekly Mowing, Aerate, Fertilize, Fall Clean Up, Snow Removal Trim Bushes & Small Trees, Senior Discounts
720-329-9732
LAWN SERVICES
$$ Reasonable Rates On: $$ Handyman
Painting
• Leaf Cleanup • Lawn Maintenance • Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal • Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch • Storm Damage Cleanup • Gutter cleaning • All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas
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Painting
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Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs. avail Massage
CHINESE MASSAGE Specialist Appointment or Walk-in: 10am to 10pm - 7 days $30/half hr; $45/hr Free table shower
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Misc. Services
BILLS BOBCAT SERVICE
Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantees available.
Call Frank
Trash / Rubbish / Debris and Junk Removal Professional and Reliable Year Round Service Rubin (720)434-8042 Kerwin (720) 519-5559
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Local Focus. More News.
Fences: pressure washing / Drywall patch Free Estimates • Great Winter Rates
Highlands Ranch resident
Call Joseph
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PEREZ PAINTING LLC Low Rates Scheduling until February 28th, 2019 We Hang Christmas Lights! • Interior • Front Door Refinishing • Stucco Repair • Fully Insured
Bob’s Painting,
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Interior • Exterior Residential Specialist Woodworking, Decks
303.420.0669
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Painting
Fine Grading • Material Install • Demolition Concrete Removal • Yard Clean Up Tree Trimming and Stump Grinding
Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172
DEEDON'S PAINTING
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40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting. References 303-466-4752
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Pet Care & Services
Real Estate
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Ed Vaughn - Keller Williams
Enjoy a clean, safe, and pet-waste free yard year-round.
REALTOR, CNE, SRES, HSE Full sErVicE rEalty: Professional Photography, Market Analysis, Home staging Expert, House cleaning, Window cleaning, Face book marketing, Open House, Certified Negotiation Expert, Senior Real Estate Specialist.
Twice a week, once a week, and every other week. We guarantee our service 100% or will re-clean your yard for free! *Offer cannot be combined with any other offer
Plumbing
Begin searching for your dreamhome today! www.doodycalls.com 1.800.DoodyCalls (366.3922)
Free Instant Phone Quote Repair or Replace: Faucets, Sprinklers, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/ Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., for coupons go to vertecservices.com CALL Vertec (720)298-0880
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Each office is independently owned and operated
Mobile: 303.408.7118 Office: 303.452.3300 Or online at: edvaughnhomes.com
Plumbing
RALPH AFFORDABLE RALPH’S &&JOE’SJOE’S AFFORDABLE Drain Cleaning
PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS
Tree Service
Repair-Replace-Install Drains, Fixtures & Water Lines Hot Water Tank Flush Out andpumps, Replace PRVlines, garbage Sump water Senior Discounts disposals, toilets, sinks & more
Family Owned 30 Years’ Experience Accepting all major credit cards “We Believe in Quality, Insured Bonded Integrity & & Proficiency
- Call Golden Spike Roofing - We are 100% Local & Have Great References - Roofing • Siding • Paint • Windows • Gutters
MENTION THIS AD AND WE’LL OFFER 10% OFF STUMP GRINDING! Call today for your Free Estimate. Credit cards accepted • Insured
720-234-3442
Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.
www.stumpthumpersdenver.com
Remodeling
Rocky Mountain Contractors
Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. • Bath • Kitchen Remodels • Bsmt Finishes • Vinyl Windows Member of Team Dave Logan 30+ yrs. exp. George - (303)252-8874
Sprinklers
Just Sprinklers Inc Licensed and Insured
Affordable Rates Residential /Commercial • Winterization • Install, Repair
Sprinklers
Winterizations and System Startups Free Estimates
justssprinklers@gmail.com
Front Range Plumbing
SENIOR DISCOUNTS www.frontrangeplumbing.com
All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts
(303) 234-1539
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(303) 425-6861 25 Plus Years Exp • Family Owned & Operated
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Windows
Sprinkler Solutions Time to Winterize Professional Installations & Repairs Sod Installations
SAVE MONEY AND WATER
Stephen D. Williams
• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts
Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates/Consultations Licensed and Insured
A Tree Stump Removal Company
- Call Dave Vaughn 720-427-7422 - davegoldenspikeroofing@gmail.com
Fast, friendly service Lifetime Warranty! All Work Guaranteed!
303-523-5859
• Service & Renovations Senior Discounts
For all your plumbing needs
720-231-5954
Have a Hail Damaged Roof?
720-275-4020 or 303-935-1753
Roofing/Gutters
Commercial/Residential
Majestic Tree Service
Roofing/Gutters
• System Startup
303.451.1971
JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119
Tile
h s i E L I sT
ite, References available ran g r u eds o y e for ic n* Bathrooms any ceram * Kitchens p om d * Backsplashes le c ne an b * Entry Ways a o d t r s * Patios, Decks ffo rble, a * Other Services an ma as required
Mark * 720-938-2415
TOP WINDOW CLEANING #1 in Customer Satisfactions
10% OFF to NEW CUSTOMERS Over 20 Years Experience Insured / Bonded Call Today For A FREE Estimate Quality work guaranteed Gutter / Tree Works
720-400-6496 topwindowcleaning.net
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Colorado Springs Gun & Knife Show October 27-28 Colorado Springs Event Center 3960 Palmer Park 250 Tables! Adults $10, 16 & under free. 800-756-4788 www.coloradospringsgunshow.com
Cash for Mineral Rights Free, no-risk, cash offer. Contact us with the details: Call: 720-988-5617 Write: Minerals, PO BOX 3668, Littleton, CO 80161 Email: opportunity@ecmresourcesinc.com
International Craft Fair
Wheat Ridge Presbyterian Church (9180 W. 38th Ave.)
Fri. Nov. 3 10AM to 5PM Sat. Nov. 4 9AM to 4PM Handmade crafts from U.S. and around the world Homemade baked goods Lunch available daily 11-1
No admission charge.
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FARM & AGRICULTURE
FORMER EMPLOYEES OF ELECTRON FOUNDRY If you or someone you know worked for Electron Foundry in Littleton between 1953 and 1995 please call Rebecca at Simmons Hanly Conroy toll-free at 1-855-988-2537. You can also email rcockrell@simmonsfirm.com.
Farm Products & Produce
A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships. Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd. Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.
Bicycles
Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
719-771-8742
Garage Sales Arvada
12033 West 71st Ave. Friday & Saturday October 26 & 27 8am-3pm Household Items, Chevy/Harley Parts, Christmas Items, Small Furniture, Commercial Electrical Items, Nick-Nacks and more
Lone Tree
Friday October 12th 8am-3pm & Saturday October 13th 9am-1pm 10627 Montecito Drive (Ridgegate Parkway & I25) Holiday, Household, Small Kitchen Appliances, Decorative Items, Furniture and much much more!
MERCHANDISE Young adults 14-20 come to our Open House to learn what it means to work at a Funeral Home. In our program, we will touch on what happens at death, what happens to those that pass, and teach how to care for their community when they pass. October 25th, 2018 • 6:30–8:00pm At Horan & McConaty HeartLight Center (11150 E. Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014) To RSVP, go to www.denverexploring.org/horancares
Email Scot Fuller at scot.fuller@scouting.org or call 720-266-2126
Boarding for Retired Horses
High quality, low cost all-inclusive Horse Boarding for retired and senior horses. Contact Blue Rose Ranch 303-796-7739 Springfield, CO www.bluerosehorseretirement.org
Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500 Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting
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Autos for Sale
CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, October 27th, 9am-3pm High Quality Handcrafted items by Local Artists
ASPEN LODGE 16151 Lowell Blvd Broomfield, CO (South of Baseline) Free Admission & Parking Cash or Checks
New & Used Electric Bikes & Trikes Starting at $995 The Largest ebike Store in the Country Best Selection & Discount Prices
Garage Sales
Experience the career that will affect everyone throughout their lifetime.
Horse & Tack
(303)741-0762
Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.
Baritone, including accessories 303-756-0994
TRANSPORTATION
Buy a 25-word statewide classified line ad in newspapers across the state of Colorado for just $300 per week. Ask about our frequency discounts! Contact this newspaper or call Colorado Press Network, 303-571-5117
Misc. Notices
Musical Selmer (Paris) Mark VI Saxophones: Soprano, Alto, Tenor,
To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $300, contact your local newspaper or call Colorado Press Association Network at 303-571-5117.
SPORTING GOODS
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720-746-9958 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
GOLDEN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1500 Ford Street,Golden NOVEMBER 2-3, 2018/10 am – 4 pm Over 20 vendors featuring handmade crafts of all kinds -- food items, floral arrangements, jewelry, knit/crocheted items, artwork, and a roomful of white elephant treasures. Delicious lunch and dessert (homemade fruit pies) on sale both days (11 am – 2 pm).
1919 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204 ElectricBicycleMegaStore.com
Firewood
Paid $904 new (have receipt from Sears), Asking $300 for both Like Brand New Available any time (303)279-9695 (leave message if no answer) Golden Area
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Family in Christ Church 11th Annual Craft Fair 55+ Vendors
Friday, October 26th, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 27th, 9am-3pm 11355 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Suggested admission is nonperishable food for the Growing Home Food Pantry. Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.
Sell your merchandise on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091 Wanted
Appliances Large Capacity Maytag Washer/Dryer
FOR SALE 1996 Chevy 4 door Blazer in very good condition almost new tires, CD and Tape players 4 wheel drive, 6CYL Engine Good AC, Power Seats/Doors Interior in good condition $3200 Cash or best Cash offer 303-771-5645
Split & Delivered $300 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-1744. 20 years of service
Wanted Miscellaneous Cemetery Plot For sale 4 cemetery plots in Chapel Hill Littleton in Last Supper Garden Lot 6, Section D, 1, 2, 3 & 4 Southern most part of the cemetery $12,000 / or best offer 720-255-9110 Jan
Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500
(303)741-0762
Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting
Bestcashforcars.com
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Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Airport is currently accepting applications for a dependable full-time Maintenance Technician I as a general laborer to perform a variety of semi-skilled & unskilled general labor duties including grounds & building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, sprinkler repair, preventive vehicle maintenance & radio communications. A viable candidate must be fluent in both written and spoken English; able to perform strenuous activity for long periods of time in various weather conditions from extreme hot to extreme cold; have the flexibility to be on-call during inclement weather and to work alternate shifts including weekends for snow removal, mowing and other special projects that may arise. Typical work schedule: 7 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday. A valid Colorado Driver’s license and HS diploma or GED required. Experience in building or construction maintenance including heavy equipment operation a plus. Starting hourly wage is $17.30 to $18.00. Excellent benefits after 60 days. Apply in person to the Airport Authority at 7800 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO 80112 or obtain an application at www.centennialairport.com. EOE
Help Wanted CAFE RIO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen and Service Crew Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is serving up fresh opportunities! We are looking for kitchen and Service crew members for all locations! Come join our team! https://www.caferio.com/careers
Commercial Cleaning Job
In Westminster Monday - Friday 6pm - 9pm Looking for detail oriented, Must speak English, Experience helpful but not necessary Call (970)222-4436
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Help Wanted Customer Service Representative needed for busy State Farm Insurance office in Parker. Dedicated to provide prompt, accurate and friendly customer service. Provide quotes, complete applications and necessary paperwork. Previous sales experience and licensing in Property and Casualty preferred but are willing to train for the right candidate. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Email resume to joey@danielfarland.com.
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U.S. CENSUS BUREAU • OPEN HOUSE 9:00AM-3:00PM THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOV 8 & 9, 2018
ST. JOAN OF ARC C AT H O L I C C H U RC H
Proclaiming Christ from the Mountains to the Plains www.StJoanArvada.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30am, Mon-Sat Confessions: 8am Tue-Fri; 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30am, 5:30pm
Church as You Remember It
Sunday Services Traditional – 9:00 am (liturgy, hymns, choir)
Contemporary – 10:35 am
7755 Vance Drive, Arvada, CO TrinityArvada.org 303-422-3656
ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS 6974 S LIMA ST, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 COME ANYTIME BETWEEN 9AM-3PM ALLOW 30-45 MIN BE PREPARED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION & ASSESSMENT FORM OPENINGS FOR PART-TIME, FIELD SUPERVISORS & FIELD REPRESENTATIVES
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S ERVICES 8 &10 am Church School
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Southwest Nebraska Home with 2 garages $45,000 cash, small town living in Fishing, Hunting, Boating and Retirement Community 970-472-5978
Prime Retail-Restaurant Space For Lease
Located at the Aloft at Arista Broomfield (8300 Arista Place), this 6,356 SF retail space offers the perfect location. Situated next to Aloft Hotel, an RTD Parkn-Ride, and one minute from the 1st Bank Events Center, this location has exceptional visibility and traffic. Fully built-out kitchen available. Offered for lease at $26-$30/ sf NNN. Call Paul Roberts. Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
RENTALS
Homes
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Miscellaneous Real Estate
Home for Sale
Local since 1978 with the knowledge to find you the perfect Home From Northwest metro to the mountains as far as Crested Butte.
Westminster/Thornton Area 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fenced yard close to schools/bus/highways no smoking of any kind no pets, near 70th and Huron $1575 720-648-8429
Duplexes, Multiplexes AVAILABLE NOW
Wheat Ridge / Applewood Area Large 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath w/ Bonus Room $1,600 /mo. rent + $1,400 deposit Water, Trash, Sewer & Lawn Mowing Included Ideal for small family or retired couple NO PETS / Non Smoking Units Parfet St @ W 36th Ave
10045 E. 158th Pl. Brighton, CO 80602-8609 | $540,000 Great acreage handy to DIA, Brighton, I-25, Hwy 85 * Nicely updated kitchen * Appliances less than 3 years old--all are included * Central air conditioning * 1.04 Acre lot with pasture and yard with planter boxes * 2-car, attached garage * Whole house fan * Fresh interior paint * Country living!
Ken Aggus | Aggus Realty | (800) 285-0908 (303) 210-1338 Cell | (303) 350-3178 Fax | ken@aggusrealty.com www.aggusrentals.com
Brookside Town Homes 303-202-9153
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Cornerstone Homes Realty
VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month. Full service. 405-409 S Wilcox
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October 25, 2018 Public Notice
www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Spring Mesa Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at West Woods Community Station, 6644 Kendrick Drive, Arvada, Colorado, at 6:00 p.m. on the 8th day, November, 2018.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
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Public Notice
Public Notice
ARVADA URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of its 2019 Budget on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at 5601 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado. The proposed 2019 Budget is available for inspection by any interested elector during normal business hours at the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority office at 5601 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 201, Arvada, CO. Any interested elector of the City of Arvada, Colorado, may file or register with the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority any objections to the proposed 2019 Budget at any time prior to its final approval scheduled for November 7, 2018. ARVADA URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Maureen Phair, Executive Director 5601 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 210 Arvada, Colorado 80002
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT
Legal Notice No.: 403528 First Publication: October 25, 2018 Last Publication: October 25, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2019 has been submitted to the Spring Mesa Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at West Woods Community Station, 6644 Kendrick Drive, Arvada, Colorado, at 6:00 p.m. on the 8th day, November, 2018.
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2018 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2019 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (f/k/a LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 10)(the “District”). A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection.
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SPRING MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Wendi McLaughlin District Manager Legal Notice No.: 403470 First Publication: October 25, 2018 Last Publication: October 25, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2018 BUDGET
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Such proposed budget and amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a meeting of the District to be held at 17685 W. 83rd Drive, Arvada, Colorado, on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget or amended budget at any time prior to final adoption of the budget and amended budget by the governing body of the District.
Bids and Settlements Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., November 6, 2018 to Brannan Construction Company for work related to Project No. 17-WA-06 – 2017 Water Meter Vault Replacements and performed under that contract dated June 18, 2018 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 sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Brannan Construction Company 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 October 4, 2018 /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk
Get Involved! NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2019 budget and the amended 2018 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. SPRING MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Wendi McLaughlin District Manager Legal Notice No.: 403470 First Publication: October 25, 2018 Last Publication: October 25, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript and the Arvada Press
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2019 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (f/k/a LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 10)(the “District”). A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLTIAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No: 403505 First Publication : October 25, 2018 Last Publication: October 25, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Legal Notice No.: 403472 First Publication: October 18, 2018 Last Publication: October 25, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript
Such proposed budget and amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a meeting of the District to be held at 17685 W. 83rd Drive, Arvada, Colorado, on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget or amended budget at any time prior to final adoption of the budget and amended budget by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLTIAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. Legal Notice No: 403505 First Publication : October 25, 2018 Last Publication: October 25, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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