February 6, 2014 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 9, Issue 37 A publication of
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Auditions for battle of bands draws near Jam Out Hunger audition deadline approaching By Crystal Anderson
canderson@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Fresh beats to beat back hunger. Jam Out Hunger, a high-school aged battle of the bands combatting hunger, is currently seeking auditions from high school-aged bands, now through Feb. 21. The event will feature a battle between six, local bands, in a concert, May 16, at the Arvada Center Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. “This event is calling out everyone who wasn’t noticed,” said Elexis Nguyen, a senior at Arvada High School. “Band kids, ga-
rage bands, now at school it’s always about sports and the popular kids, and to see this (event) benefit the Arvada Food Bank, it’s really cool.” Formed three years ago by Arvada CouncilmanAt-Large, Bob Fifer, Jam Out Hunger provides a solution to two pressing needs in the community — a lack of evening activities within Arvada’s youth community and an increase in demand at the food bank. “Jam Out Hunger brings together hunger awareness and kids together,” Fifer said. The event offers local high school kids an opportunity to see, or participate in,
a concert of six, local, high school-aged bands, munch on $1 tacos from Fuzzy’s tacos and hangout inexpensively, while raising funds and awareness for hunger and the Arvada Community Food Bank. “The youth who will be participating through bands, volunteers or attendees will be important for the delivery of our mission in years to come,” said Sandy Martin, the executive director at the Food Bank. “We are so excited for an event that taps in to the energy and vitality of teens in the Arvada area and Wheat Ridge,” she said. With less than three weeks until the deadline for auditions for the inaugural
concert, bands interested in participating need to register online at jamouthunger. org, and submit a YouTube video applying to be among the top six local bands and one of event’s battling bands. Qualifying bands will perform both an original and cover song in front of nearly 1700 of their peers, while competing for the opportunity to have a professionally recorded CD, a year of free Fuzzy’s tacos, and the opportunity to perform a set at key community events. “This is the first step,” Nguyen said. “But this ties a lot of Jeffco schools, Pomona, Arvada West, Standley Lake, into something bigger, it’s not just our school alone.” To register or learn more information about Jam Out Hunger, visit www.jamouthunger.com.
Jeffco getting back to work County beating state, national employment rates By Amy Woodward
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Chiropractor Ryan Diana stretches out the muscles in Randal Pfaff’s shoulder. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Gym offers continuum on health track Core Progression offers community more than the typical workout By Crystal Anderson
canderson@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Core Progression opened in July of 2012 with one goal in mind — to be the best personal training studio in Colorado. With an open, encompassing business model, it seemed well on the way. Walking into the Core Progression facility, 16255 W 64th Ave., No. 3, reveals some typical gym trappings, mirrors on the walls, a section of weights, dumb bells, aerobic medicine balls, mats and a couple of treadmills, but behind the exercise room is an array of businesses offering customers an all-inclusive training experience. “Clients are coming here to get into extremely good health,” Randal Pfaff, co-owner and personal trainer at Core Progression said. “We have every tool here, every tool you need to get healthy
Massage Therapist Desiree Curry, Chiropractor Ryan Diana and Personal Trainer Randal Pfaff, all business owners within Core Progression, like to hang around as a team. and fit.” Within the facility, there’s a gym, personal trainers, a chiropractor, a massage therapist, and a physical therapist,
each practicing their own business, but working together, targeting the same objectives. “We all have the same goal in mind, and that’s to get the client to their physical best,” Desiree Curry, a massage therapist said. “The people that come in here are making those life changes to have a better, healthier, longer life.” At Core Progression, the businesses utilize their expertise to ensure clients feel a part of a community while working to achieve maximum results. Through all-around training, from nutrition to aromatherapy, this facility provides clients with a one-stop shop for all personal training needs. At the Arvada location, clients can receive help from one of 10 personal trainers; receive evidence-based and chiropractic care; deep tissue, relaxation, hot stone massage and aromatherapy; and Astym soft tissue therapy and other forms of physical therapy from Shane Eskew, Core Progression’s physical therapist. “I moved across the country to be
Jefferson County’s unemployment rate fell to 5.5 percent, one of the lowest rates in the state next to Boulder and Douglas counties, according to findings from the Jeffco Economic Development Corporation. Numbers released by Jeffco EDC from their 2013 year-end report revealed Jeffco to be under the national average unemployment rate of 6.7 percent. But even the nation’s unemployment rate fell steadily by 1.2 percent last year, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said. Presently the county’s labor force is at 308,008 with the health care and social services industries leading the way with 30,110 jobs, a Colorado Department of Labor and Employment quarterly report states. Primary jobs in retail, food and hospitality are on the rise and have already surpassed other industries such as education and public administration. Aerospace, aviation, bioscience and renewable energy saw figures in the negatives relating to either company or employment growth. Jeffco EDC reported a -18.8 percent employment growth rate from 2007 to 2012 in the aerospace divisions with zero company growth. The recession had a lot to do with those negatives, according to Michelle Claymore, vice president for Jeffco EDC. “I have a feeling that when the new numbers start getting published that you’re going to start seeing the recovery within these,” Claymore said. Work continues on Page 15
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A girl’s journey of acceptance Someone, perhaps her mother, left her on a bench near a bus stop in Beijing. Because she had no identification records of any kind, doctors estimated she was about 3 years old based on weight and height. A woman found her and took her to a welfare institute — an orphanage — where she lived until an American family adopted her and brought her into their home. She was 4 1/2. Today, Wenxia Sweeney is 16. Straight, glossy hair the color of dark chocolate frames, a face with brown eyes that express emotion with transparent honesty, and a wide, easy smile that conveys contentment. But it hasn’t always been this way. And she knows, without a doubt, there will be times when it won’t always stay that way. Because judgment may leave, but it inevitably returns. For a person defined by two worlds — one clearly visible — it arrives in unexpected moments. “What kind of Asian are you?” The sudden question, blurted recently in a school hallway, came from a girl who didn’t know her. Pause. Shock. “Chinese.” “OK,” the girl said. Wenxia watched her walk away and thought: Ignorance, not meanness. But that’s the predicament. “I’m in some ways homeless,” she says. “On the outside, I’m not accepted here, but I’m accepted on the inside. In China, I’d be accepted on the outside — I’d look like an insider — but as soon as I opened my mouth, you could tell I’m not from there.” As soon as Wenxia begins to talk, you can tell she’s from here, an average American teenager who, as she puts it, goes to school, eats, sleeps and occasionally gets bad grades. At the same time, “everything else in my life is not average,” she says. “I am
adopted — that’s not average … When I celebrate my birthday — that could be my actual birthday, but I don’t know. When I tell people my name, it’s kind of bittersweet because I don’t know my actual name that I was given at birth.” But she is certain about her family. “There’s not a doubt in my mind — these are my parents,” she says. “They’ve always been Mom and Dad.” Sharon Sweeney remembers the first time she and her husband, Tim, saw Wenxia. They were in the waiting room at the welfare institute, placing fingerprints onto paperwork, when Tim looked up and said, “There she is.” “She was so little — we didn’t expect her to be so little,” Sharon says. “And she was so frightened. It just kind of broke your heart.” She came home to a sister, Tim’s and Sharon’s biological child, who was one year older and fair-haired and fair-skinned like her parents. Children at school soon pointed out that Wenxia wasn’t. “I’ve never known what it’s like to live with a family that looks like me,” she says. But “it’s never really bugged me that I look different than my parents. I wouldn’t be who I am without them.” Throughout elementary and middle school, however, the way she looked generated other gestures and comments: Students who pulled their eyes back. Assumptions she was automatically smarter because she was Asian. Questions about whether she ate rice every day. “I felt bad because it was just my physical appearance,” Wenxia says. “They were judging me because of something I can’t
change before they ever get to know me.” She didn’t understand prejudice. But the transition to high school was the most difficult. The words, uttered by a handful of students, wounded deeply. “Communist.” “Yellow.” “Small-eyed.” “Chink.” “Immigrant,” with the F-word attached. She didn’t say anything at first, she says, because she didn’t recognize it as bullying or racism. “Since I didn’t recognize the situation for what it was, I didn’t know how to protect or defend myself.” But she learned, with the support of her family and longtime counselor. “We’ve always tried to instill confidence in her as a person,” Sharon says. “She’s just great at internalizing the positive things that you say and the positive things you put out there for her.” Through all this and through her history classes, Wenxia has discovered she’s not been alone in her experience. Humanity’s flaw, she says, is we judge as soon as we see. “It’s not just Asian. It’s African-American. It’s Hispanic. It’s all different races. ... It’s always been a problem in this country,” dating back through the ages and various immigrant populations. And even though she’s never been prone to stereotyping or making jokes about a person’s ethnicity, “it makes me really think twice before I speak,” Wenxia says. “I have before thought things that were judgmental … so now I think twice about what I’m saying. I’m also more aware when other people are doing this kind of stuff verbally and I can tell them to knock it off.” Her message is simple: Learn acceptance. Wenxia is in a good place. She is more confident at a different high school this year. She has challenging academic classes. She has goals. She has a good group of friends on whom she can
depend. And as always, she has her family. “I know who I am and if someone wants to judge me for that … it’s not right, but it’s not on me.” She is learning Chinese. She wants to travel everywhere. But one day, she’d like to return to China, to discover the piece of her left behind, and possibly search for her parents, find the answer to why they gave her up. She wants to change the world, help people see their worth. Somehow. Her voice trembles just a bit. “Even if that means one person, even if I just change one person, that would mean the world to me.” Sharon often thinks about Wenxia’s mother in China. “I don’t know why her mom had to lose her in order for us to get her.” Emotion clouds her voice. “What a brave woman she was to let that child go. Taking your 3-year-old by the hand and leading her someplace and knowing you’ll probably never see her again. … That shows how much she loved her.” The details of that day are fuzzy in Wenxia’s mind. She remembers only she was never alone at the bus stop and someone’s hand held hers the entire time. That day, the day she was found, became her birthday. Wenxia’s right. That’s not your average birthday. It’s a particularly special day, a day worthy of great celebration for a little girl who would get that chance to change the world by standing up to intolerance and teaching us what she had learned. Acceptance. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.
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Council heard an update from Denver Water regarding the current issues, successes, and challenges they’re facing in 2014 and the Gross Reservoir expansion project. The organization is within the third phase of the project, which would build a 471-foot dam at the reservoir, detailing the program, the costs, materials, and timeline of the project and talking with stakeholders about the project. The next steps will decide the type of dam to be built, perform a geotechnical investigation, form a technology review board and engage with the community. Council also heard an update on the conduit 16 and 22 corridor project, which
will replace conduit 16, but abandon 22 over the next three years. The replacement would be built in four segments, beginning with tunnel construction and a segment in the west later this year.
Arvada Boys and Girls Club
Council heard a presentation from the Arvada City Manager, Mark Deven, regarding the possible addition of an Arvada Boys and Girls Club at North Arvada Middle School. The presentation reported the findings of an Arvada civic group who formed to find the logistics and interest in forming a Boys and Girls Club. The group found an Arvada club would become a community nonprofit, and need to raise around $1.1 million to be sustainable. While there was interest in a club from council and in the community, the council is uncertain whether the community could and would fund a new nonprofit. The next City Council meeting will be 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, in the Council Chambers at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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Arvada City Council discussed the following legislation during a workshop, Jan. 27. Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, District 1 Councilman Jerry Marks, District 3 Councilman John Marriott, District 4 Councilman Bob Dyer, and Councilmen-At-Large Don Allard and Bob Fifer.
The story on Page 13 of last week’s edition should have listed the Chocolate Affair to take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, instead of Feb. 2. For more information, visit historicarvada.org. The Jan. 16 issue of the Arvada Press contained an article summarizing an ordinance that was approved by the Arvada City Council on Jan. 6 regarding the adoption of Jefferson County Flood Insurance Rate Maps effective Feb. 5, issued by FEMA. Please note city staff notified all
business and property owners in advance of the effective date regarding the change in floodplain status, and work to correct areas on the maps which, in staff’s opinion, are incorrect. City engineering staff is available to assist business and property owners with information regarding the new floodplain limits and can be reached at 720-898-7640. The Press regrets the errors. To report corrections, please call 303-566-4127.
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educaton news in a hurry Jeffco graduation rates climb
Jeffco students continue to graduate on time, and over the last three years, the district’s on-time graduation rate has increased to 81.4 percent. In the 2012-2013 school year, graduation rates for Jeffco neighborhood high
schools increased to 89 percent, which is 12.1 percent higher than the Colorado state graduation rate. This rate comes as the district’s dropout rate saw a 0.3 percent drop in the 2012-2013 school year, lowering the rate to 1.7 percent.
For more information, contact Melissa Reeves at mdreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us.
Elementary students host food drive
Fourth and fifth grade students at Marshdale Elementary School, 26663 North Turkey Creek Road, Evergreen,
organized a food drive for needy families in their community. Benefiting the Mountain Resource Center, 11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer, the food drive enlisted the help of a majority of the families at Marshdale bringing truckloads of food and paper products to the resource center.
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You May Have Thought Housing Inventory Was Tight Before, But Look at This! In the description of this week’s consistently 20 to 25 active listings featured listing, I mention that 8 of in the City of Golden. That number has been steadily declining. Six the 10 most recent sales in that active listings is alsubdivision took place REAL ESTATE most unfathomable to within five days of going TODAY us long-time Golden on the MLS. And the Realtors. other two listings sold in Among homes with less than a month. Lakewood addressThat inspired me to es, 188 are active, but log into Metrolist, our 242 are under conlocal MLS, and see how tract, 70 of them in a representative those week or less. numbers are of the total Among homes with Jeffco market. I discovBy JIM SMITH, Arvada addresses, ered that they are, in Realtor® 193 are active, but fact, a reflection of how hot the real estate market remains 259 are under contract, 72 of them going under contract in a week or throughout Jefferson County and perhaps beyond, even as we enter less. Among homes in Wheat our snowiest, coldest month of the Ridge, 46 are active, but 48 are year. Here are some of the statis- under contract, 11 of them in a week or less. Among homes with tics on the different parts of the Littleton addresses, there are 278 county. active listings, but 315 are under In my home town of Golden, contract, 100 of them in a week or there are currently six active listless. ings, but four times as many are The one area of Jeffco where under contract — and half of them this trend is not evident is the footwent under contract in 6 days or less. Not so long ago, there were hills, where homes are still taking a
long time to sell, and active listings This Week’s Featured New Listing far outnumber those under contract. Among homes with Evergreen addresses, for example, Brick Ranch With Mountain Views Near Park there are 68 homes under contract, 14 of which went under con- This 3-bedroom home sits $268,000 on a knoll just south of tract in 6 days or less, but there Quincy Avenue and just are 162 active listings — the comeast of Simms Street. The plete inverse of the ratio in the non trail around Harriman Lake -foothill areas of Jefferson County. is just 3 blocks away -- great Frequently we receive inquiries for jogging or walking your 4631 S. Queen Street from out of state buyers wanting to dog! With a 0.23-acre lot rent for a year while they get the and 1,358 main square feet plus a 1,083-sq.-ft. open basement, this home lay of the land and decide where to is in excellent condition with a newer high-efficiency furnace, newer water buy. They quickly discover that heater, new carpeting, newer vinyl frame windows, and so much more. In the supply of rental properties is addition to the spacious 2-car garage, there is a pad big enough for a large quite small, and they have to RV. Eight of the last 10 homes to sell here went under contract in five days change their strategy. What I usu- or less, the other two in less than 4 weeks, so act quickly if you're interestally suggest is that they move into ed! Take the video tour on our website, then come to my open house Satan “extended stay” hotel for a urday, 1-4 p.m. The classic red MG in the garage is for sale separately for $20,000. It, too, is worth coming to see, but no test drives will be given! month or two and get that “lay of the land” more quickly so they can Jim Smith buy rather than rent. Broker/Owner It’s hard to predict how much longer this Golden Real Estate, Inc. seller’s market will conDIRECT: 303-525-1851 tinue, but it’s not yet EMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com showing any signs of 17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 abating. Serving the West Metro Area WEBSITE: www.GoldenRealEstate.com
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Company fills security niche By Crystal Anderson canderson@ coloradocommunity media.com
Standing side by side, they fought, and today, they stand, protecting individuals and assets around the globe. Iron Protection Group (IPG) is a Colorado-based security company providing advanced security analysis, training, classes, and operations for clients across the Front Range, Colorado, and the globe. “We’re here to provide a safe asset so they (clients) can maintain their dayto-day,” said United States Marine Corps veteran and IPG Chief Operating Officer, Hunter Garth. In summer, 2013, Garth, along with his fellow platoon mates and veterans, James Swensen and Cory Aguillard, and the director of training, Micah Faustin, and CEO Gene Palumbo, came together to form IPG, utilizing their specific and rare skill sets to protect and provide clients with the knowledge and skills to help defend themselves and their assets. “IPG is a core group of marines taking their specific expertise to help train security organizations and help keep people and individuals safe,” Palumbo said. While on duty overseas, Garth, Swensen and Aguillard, members of the Marine Corps’s Weapons Company 19, Mobile Assault
Colorado professional security services organization, Iron Protection Group, utilizes advanced skills and tactics to keep individuals and assets safe across the globe. (Left to right, CEO, Gene Palumbo; director of business development, James Swensen; chief operating officer, Hunter Garth; director of training, Micah Faustin; cofounder and head of operations, Cory Aguillard) Photo by Crystal Anderson Platoons 1 and 2, spent time developing an idea for IPG that utilized their skill sets to protect civilian citizens and organizations in the U.S. “I want to take the eight years of knowledge I have and apply it to help people who don’t have that skill set,” Aguillard said. Through IPG, clients and individuals have the opportunity to learn about high
caliber firearm manipulation, home defense, behavioral analysis, concealed carry weapons training, asset protection and other advanced security tactics. Specializing in highthreat situations, the men at IPG offer discrete and professional training for numerous sectors including security personnel, schools, churches, event centers, malls, orphanag-
es, corporations and small businesses. When contracted, the organization works with each client to dictate a plan, specific to the situation, to determine what actions need to be taken to ensure the client’s goal is met. “We truly are providing an umbrella of protection, encompassing anything that keeps people safe,” Garth said. Locally, the organization has provided security analysis and updates for a large Lakewood church, and provided protection for a Denver restaurant executive and other local dignitaries. Abroad, these men have developed tactics providing protection for a Haitian orphanage, Honduran logging company and a Rwandan, Doctors without
Borders site. At the heart of IPG is a passion for protecting and serving the citizens and organizations of the community, while sharing the knowledge they gained through their service and extending the bonds they created to other veterans by doing what they love. “We learned that we can’t live without each other as veterans, and we want to do what we love and protect people we love,” Garth said. “We went through these extreme environments and came out with this (skill set) and it’s immoral to not share that.” For more information on Iron Protection Group or to contract their services, visit http://ironprotectiongroup. org.
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City hosts comprehensive plan meetings
The city of Arvada will host a series of workshops to update the public on the Comprehensive Plan’s segments and seek input on possible opportunity areas within the community. The meetings update the public on the plan’s land use and transportation sections, the goals and policies, as well focus on five opportunity areas: the Indiana Corridor; the Ralston Road Corridor; the Wadsworth Corridor; the Arvada Ridge Transit Station and the Sheridan Transit Station. Global Goods and Coffee House, 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, will be the ‘Plan Hub’ and host three opportunities to hear the plans and provide input: Feb. 19-20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Feb. 22, 8 a.m. to noon. Three community meetings will also be held Feb. 13, 18, and 19, 5-7 p.m. at various locations. Van tours are also available, and can be scheduled by calling 720-8987435 by Feb. 11. For more information visit www.arvada.org.
Chocolate Affair
The 13th annual Chocolate Affair will be held throughout Olde Town, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8. The event will feature 15 area chocolatiers and eateries serving up their finest and tastiest chocolate confections. Tasting tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5, with proceeds benefiting the Ralston House, a local nonprofit providing resource to sexually abused and neglected children and teens across the Front Range. For more information visit www.historicarvada.org. Valentines 5K The 2014 Heart Throb 5k will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8., at Memorial Park, 8001 West 59th Ave. Registration is $35 prior to the event and $40 the day of, with proceeds benefiting the Arvada Community Food News continues on Page 5
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Efforts to stem energy mandates fails Bills mark third attempt to undo new rural energy standards this session By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Attempts to scale back implementation of increased rural renewable energy mandates suffered another set of defeats at the Capitol lastweek. Report Tw o Republicansponsored bills that would have either lowered the bar on new energy standards on rural electric providers or that would have pushed back the implementation start date failed in separate legislative committees. New standards for rural electric providers will require that they generate 20 percent of their energy through renewable sources. The mandate is scheduled to take effect in 2020. Three GOP-backed bills that
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sought to undo those new standards have already been introduced this session, a year removed from the contentious passage of Senate Bill 252, which doubled the former renewable energy standard of 10 percent. But those efforts have failed, most recently as Jan. 30 when the House Transportation and Energy Committee killed a bill that sought to reduce the energy mandate to 15 percent. Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, the bill sponsor, told committee members that the new standards are too high and they will hurt rural economies. “Has our policy been misdirected?” Scott said. “Are we putting too much pressure on different types of energy-related sectors?” Diana Orf of the Colorado Mining Association, speaking in support of Scott’s measure, said that last year’s Senate Bill 252 was passed “very hastily” and that the new standard “needs a second look.” “We believe the standard can be achieved, but it needs more time,” Orf said. Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid was more direct in his criticism of SB252, calling it a job killer for coal mining and pow-
er production employers in rural parts of the state. “I’m here today to say that I hope that the war on rural Colorado is over and that we can have a spirit of bipartisanship,” Kinkaid said. Scott’s bill was met with opposition by SB 252 supporters who said that Colorado is the home to great wind and solar energy resources, that those industries are creating new jobs here, and that the new standards will be a boon for new energy jobs. “Coloradans are with us on this issue,” said Kim Stephens of Environment Colorado, an environmental advocacy group. “They want more clean, renewable energy.” The Democrat-led committee killed Scott’s measure following a party-line vote of 8-5. The day before Scott’s measure died, Rep. Kathleen Conti’s bill that sought to delay the implementation of the new standards until 2025 suffered the same fate. “We’re really not seeking to change much, but simply extend the deadline that was given,” Conti, a Littleton Republican, told the same committee. Rep. Polly Lawrence, a Douglas County Republican, a supporter of
Conti’s bill, said that even though Senate Bill 252 puts a 2 percent cap on energy rate hikes, any hikes would be a burden on some living in rural parts of the state. “I know 2 percent doesn’t sound like much, but when you have people on fixed incomes who are struggling to coming out of this recession, 2 percent is a lot,” Lawrence said. Democrats on the committee believe the new standards will work. They also rejected a longheld Republican argument that last year’s passage of SB 252 was rushed through the Legislative process without enough input from rural Coloradans. “People were brought into the process and negotiations were long and hard,” said Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster. “I just didn’t want the public to be left with the idea that the bill was drafted without participation because I believe that would be a misconception.” That bill also died following a party-line vote of 8-5. The bills became the third effort seeking to undo to the new energy mandate standard to fail this session. On Jan. 15, a Senate committee killed a bill that sought an allout repeal of the new standards.
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League of Women Voters discuss GMOs On Feb. 11, the League of
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Worship not false Biebers I don’t like Justin Beiber. I find him appalling. When I see photos of him sitting in the front row for a professional basketball game with two imposing bodyguards standing behind him blocking the view of regular people, I’m disgusted. But this discussion is about more than my distaste for Beiber and his antics. It’s about idols and role models and how and why we choose them. Justin Beiber is a 19-year-old pop star who has teen and pre-teen girls shrieking their worship for him. Of course, I’m viewing him through my disapproving 50-something eyes, and I had my own teen idols in the 1970s, including Bobby Sherman and David Cassidy of Partridge Family fame. I was even a fan of The Archies, a cartoon band spawned by the famous comic strip. While I was in junior high, The Archies had a hit called “17 Ain’t Young,” language that my parents deplored enough to want me to stop listening to it. I tried to explain
that it was just a song, but my parents feared I would idolize The Archies to a point where I found “ain’t” acceptable. Probably because of my parents’ concern—and their ongoing guidance about all things acceptable and not acceptable— I swooned for my teen idols, but didn’t want to be like them. Fast forward to the 21st century where teen idol Beiber is harassing neighbors, pushing people around, and generally being a jerk … or worse. His recent arrest in Miami for drugging and driving, fol-
lowed by his even more recent booking in Toronto on assault charges, has parents of his teen fans, reasonably enough, in an uproar. Although drugs and assault are a far cry from slang, these parents’ concern is based on the same principle as my own parents’: Will young fans view their idols as a role models, find their behavior acceptable, and want to emulate it? Unfortunately, it’s all too possible. My sister — who raised two great kids and is in touch with the impact of popular culture today — reminds me that pretty much any 13-year-old will think a 19-yearold is cool, and will be far more influenced by what her peers think than her parents. That’s why this whole Beiber thing has me pondering about role models versus idols. Beiber probably doesn’t want to be a role model; it’s too much work. He appears to prefer cultivating an almost godlike status as an idol instead—look at the young girls screaming for him even as he exists
the police station. And it’s just this idolization that has parents worried. Although such behavior isn’t new to Beiber’s generation, the real-life escapades of teen idols from the 70s and 80s emerged more slowly, instead of hitting YouTube within minutes of their occurrence, exposing kids to bad behavior as it happens. This instantaneous exposure actually helps us, as adults, encourage conversations in real time about the consequences of poor choices, even by those we idolize, and gives us the opportunity to discuss how positive role models — teachers, coaches, mentors, parents — behave. I think that’s a message kids can relate to, especially if we provide guidance — as I had — about what’s acceptable and what’s not. And that it ain’t too much trouble to try. Andrea Doray is a writer who still finds it hard to use “ain’t.” Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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What’s your favorite treat? With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we asked folks at Mountain Man in the Northglenn Marketplace in Northglenn what is their favorite sweet treat indulgence?
Chocolate. I grew up with it. Robert Aragon Keenesburg
Dark chocolate — I just love the way it tastes. Linda Aragon Keenesburg
I like the red licorice. I like nibbling on them at night while I watch TV. Kary Halbach Brighton
Yogurt-covered pretzels. I’m not that big on chocolate, and they’re sweet and salty at the same time. Curtis Halbach Denver
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A way with words: Fun with English Have you ever stopped to consider what a marvelously flexible tool the English language is? For instance, consider the difference between the two concepts of “transition” and “cleaning house.” Frequently, a transition implies a change that is not by design, and it brings with it stress and uncertainty. Cleaning house happens when a team, or a division, or a unit is not performing. Management swoops in, goes back to the drawing board, and starts changing personnel and procedures. Certainly, cleaning house is a transition, and causes stress and uncertainty but that’s because it’s necessary. I frequently enjoy the benefits of solitude. That’s when I get my writing done, that’s when I have a chance to think through ideas or problems, and that’s when I spend time with God. It’s a good thing. Fortunately for me, I am very rarely lonely. Same condition — being all by myself — but very different connotations. The English language is full of such dichotomies, and I think, the English speaking peoples are fortunate for it. We have the freedom to pursue our destinies, while not being slaves to our fate. It’s good to have a moment of stillness, a pause to consider our direction, as long as we don’t become stagnant. And then, when we do choose to act, it’s good to go with intensity, as long as we don’t become frantic — to be in control, as long as it’s not stale and scripted.
But, just to beat the point into oblivion, let me add this: you can also read this entire column, and if you imagine that I’m being sarcastic, the very same column has a very different meaning. Don’t know if that really means anything or not, but perhaps you’ll indulge my reverie about the English language if you understand that my son is learning how to read right now, and so I get to explain to him how it makes sense for the same letter combination to have three different sounds in the same sentence. As in, “it was a rough night for the ghost.” I’m no expert on other languages, but I don’t think too many of them have such ridiculous ambiguities. Or delicious versatility. Depending on how you look at it. The English language cracks me up. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Paying the toll for transportation The public policy distortions the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) has created in Colorado are not readily apparent to the average voter. For the most part, taxpayers have been inclined to believe that TABOR has guaranteed them a veto over tax increases and, therefore, has acted to brake spending and growth in government. And, to a large extent, this has been true. But legislators and bureaucrats have had 20 years to construct Rube Goldberg mechanisms that evade TABOR restrictions. The legislature funnels moneys to higher education through ‘opportunity grants’ awarded to resident students, creating the fiction these are transfers from students rather than a TABOR appropriation from the general fund. Capital construction projects are now frequently financed with Certificates of Participation (COPs), where private sector construction firms take bank loans to construct buildings which are then leased by a government agency or institution for a thirty or forty year period, thereby amortizing construction costs while throwing off a tidy profit for the ‘private’ owners of these facilities. The leases are used to collateralize the construction loans. A similar ‘end around’ TABOR limita-
tions underlies the formation of the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) within the Colorado Department of Transportation. It is unlikely one voter in a hundred knows what the HPTE is up to. A quick check of its website reveals a web of proposed toll projects throughout the state, but primarily along the Front Range, that are proposed to expand roadway capacity. The first of these to near an agreement is the second phase of the U. S. 36 highway expansion connecting Denver with Boulder. Plenary Roads Denver, a consortium of builders and engineers, will extend the RTD busway and toll lanes into Boulder in exchange for an exclusive right to operate, maintain and collect tolls during what is rumored to be a 50-year lease.
With the recent collapse of the MPACT64 initiative to increase transportation taxes, it shouldn’t be surprising that CDOT would be looking for alternative financing to expand mobility without seeking taxpayer support. Not everyone is enamored with this approach. While several similar publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) across the country have proven successful, others have produced expensive bankruptcies that eventually needed to be bailed out by taxpayers. The Drive SunShine Institute, one of many environmental and renewable non-profits that make Boulder their home, is raising objections to the U.S. 36 award, suggesting that the Legislature should review any proposed agreement before obligating the state to its terms and conditions. The Institute may have arrived a day late and a dollar short to this decision, as CDOT plans to conclude a contract within the next few days. Tolling agreements usually incorporate non-compete provisions denying local governments the right to provide roadway expansions or transit services that would offer drivers an alternative to the tolled facility. It is just this fear that has alarmed the I-70 Coalition of central mountain
counties regarding the HPTE study of tolled lanes currently underway west of the Denver metro area. I-70 tolling would almost certainly preclude the high-speed monorail technology that corridor governments prefer. Opponents argue that while PPP agreements can speed the provision of additional traffic capacity, they ultimately cost the public far more in tolls than would be required in taxes for similar expansions. Several Eastern states now find themselves in the expensive process of buying back toll roads they auctioned to private consortiums in order to raise highway dollars when the economy cratered. If Colorado drivers don’t desire a network of tollways, like Florida, a vigorous public debate is necessary sooner rather than later.
payments to farmers regardless of their need and helps Colorado producers hedge risk by strengthening crop insurance. The bill also improves farmers’ ability to export goods overseas, which will help continue Colorado’s record-setting pace in agriculture exports, and establishes a competitive grant program to support animal science research on priorities like food security. It also includes strategic investments in other growing industries
Farms in Palisade, our rural communities wanted to know what was taking Congress so long.
The Senate was actually able to pass a bipartisan version of the bill as early as June 2012. But unfortunately, with that bill lodged in the House of Representatives, significant farm programs were allowed to expire in October. After muddling through a short-term extension, the House finally acted and both bodies and parties came together to work out the differences to agree on a final bill. While not perfect, the bill is the product of bipartisan, principled, and practical compromise. It decreases waste by ending the days of automatically issuing direct
Miller Hudson is a former state legislator with 30 years involvement in regional transportation issues, having served as executive director of the Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guideway Authority’s I-70 Mountain Corridor monorail study. He continues to monitor Front Range transit planning and can be reached at mnhwriter@msn.com.
Finally, a farm bill gets passed in Congress Congress, after months of prolonged bickering turned into years of unnecessary gridlock, finally passed a full, long-term farm bill. That means strengthened conservation programs, additional resources for managing our forests, funding for rural communities, improvements for rural energy efficiency, and needed stability for our farmers and ranchers. During the last several years we’ve heard one unified message from Colorado’s rural communities — give us certainty. From Fox Ranch in Joes to Talbott
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OBITUARIES Rowley
Frances Velasquez
Preceded in death by husband Marv in 1987. Survived by children Evelyn, Mark, Lea, Ginny and by many grandchildren. She was a longtime resident of Arvada. She enjoyed gardening and was a proud member of the American Legion. She was known as a caretaker to many and was head of the Welcome Wagon at the Legacy. She will be lovingly remembered. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA. She was laid to rest with her husband, Marv, at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery.
Frances Velasquez, 73, passed away Jan. 15, 2014. Preceded in death by husband Rudy Velasquez and daughter Ruda Velasquez. Survived by daughters Tammy Velasquez and Melody Chacon; brothers Val and Mark Jaramillo; grand kids Amber, Ashley, Aaron Velasquez, Adam and Matthew Chacon; great grand kids Alexis, Kharma and Amaya also many neices and nephews. Services were Jan. 30, 2014.
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Ytterberg sets out on the campaign trail Businessman to set his sights on U.S. House By Amy Woodward awoodward@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Don Ytterberg, R-Golden, made a formal announcement of his candidacy for congress for Colorado’s 7th Congressional District on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Campaigning as a strong advocate for jobs and small businesses, Ytterberg heads his own small business of 54 employees at a
nickel and gold plating company in Arvada called Advanced Surface Technologies. His family tree starts in Colorado in 1890 where his great-grandmother was treasurer of San Juan County, and her father was president of the Colorado University Senior Class in 1917. Ytterberg was elected chair of the Jefferson Ytterberg County Republican Party in 2009, and vice chairman of the Colorado Republican Party in 2011 before resigning last year to run for the
United States House of Representatives. “This is a candidate who certainly inspires confidence, who embodies the very best of what we as the republican party can offer as an alternative and a choice for the voters right here in the 7th congressional district,” Ryan Call, state chairman for the Colorado Republican Party said. Key issues on Ytterberg’s agenda include creating jobs, controlling government spending, ending Obamacare, defending legal immigration and supporting local law enforcement and military installations as part of a national defense. “Businesses shouldn’t have to choose between making great jobs or providing
a benefit for their employees,” Ytterberg said. “Colorado workers deserve better from their government and from their employers.” “Every couple of years we have these elections, and we hear the same things all the time that our representative is going to go to Washington and fight on our behalf,” he said. “After seven years of this representative, the only thing I can say today is the only receipt we’ve got is a bunch of empty promises.” For more information go to: www.ytterbergforcongress.com.
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Arvada Center show takes look behind curtain of state’s art collections By Clarke Reader
creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Some of the most interesting, nuanced and diverse art collections in the world are in the private collections of corporations, institutions and individuals. The downside is that it limits the amount of people who get to experience the works these collectors have amassed. The Arvada Center’s winter exhibition series, “COLLECT: The Art of Colorado Corporations, Institutions and Individuals” changes this by shining a light on these collections and their collectors. “We wanted to look at the artist and arts advocate as collectors,” curatorial assistant Kristin Bueb said. “This is a very distinct show — what we tried to capture was each collector’s voice.” The show will be in the center’s galleries, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through March 30. The galleries are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The galleries also remain open until 7:30 p.m. on evenings with theater performances. The main gallery focuses on corporations and their collections and was put together in partnerships with NINE dot ARTS. “We help acquire art for businesses
and figure out how to make the art more than decor,” Katharine Lees, a project manager with the company said. “We want to help these companies tell a story about their corporate culture.” Some of the corporations with art on display are Delta Dental of Colorado, WHAT: “COLLECT: The Art of Exempla Colorado Corporations, InstituSaint Joseph tions and Individuals” Hospital WHERE: Arvada Center and Moye 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada White LLP. WHEN: Through March 30 Lees 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday said when through Friday putting 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturday together 1 to 5 p.m. - Sunday. the exhibit COST: Free the goal INFORMATION: www. was to get a arvadacenter.org or call 720sampling of 898-7200. what each company likes to feature in their art, whether it is medium — photography to sculpture — or style — whimsical to uplifting. The Upper Gallery examines collections from Colorado institutions like the Clyfford Still Museum and Museo de las Americas as well as public art from the City and County of Denver. Bueb said that many of the institutions collections are extremely deep because they have been collecting for
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many years. The Theater Gallery houses private collections from long time collectors like Dana Cain and Tracy and Sushe Felix. These collections have been built up through a variety of means, from purchasing for anniversary gifts to trading with other artists. “We made the effort to get to know these collectors, to walk around their homes and hear their stories,” Beub said. Lees said that the show will hopefully shed light on some misconceptions people may have about collecting and getting started in that world. “You don’t have to go to places to New York or L.A. to find great work,” she said. “People also think that it is very expensive, but are not actually aware of what it costs.” Some other misconceptions people may have is that you have to be older to start collecting, when according to Lees many start young and built up their collections over the years. The wide swath of styles available is also something many may not be aware of. “Art can be for everyone — you just have to find the right style,” Lees said. In the end, Bueb said that many collectors have the same advice for everyone: “Collect what you love.” For more information, go to www. arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.
Jewish Family Service of Colorado welcomes Archie Manning, football star and legend in life, as the speaker for its 10th annual JFS Executive Luncheon fund raiser on April 30. The luncheon will be the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will start at noon. Tickets are $150 and sponsorship packages start at $1,500. For more information or for tickets, contact Dawn Richard at 720-248-4605 or go to www. jewishfamilyservice.org/luncheon. All proceeds from the event will help support programs of JFS, including mental health counseling, senior and adult in-home care, disability and employment services, and family safety net services. Founded in Denver in 1872, JFS is a nonprofit community agency serving people regardless of age, race, faith, or income. When people think of Archie Manning, football immediately comes to mind. But Manning has inspired many with his warm personality, humor, drive, and commitment to family and community. Manning and his wife, Olivia, have three sons, Cooper, Peyton and Eli. Archie and Olivia raised their sons with the philosophy that, “It’s the right thing to do, so do the right thing.” The result, which Archie and Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton capture so clearly, is a tribute to the values that Americans hold dear: work hard, stand up for what you believe in, treat each person with respect, and be grateful for what you have and for what you have achieved. A former Pro Bowl quarterback and NFL MVP, Manning enjoyed a fabled football career, beginning at the University of Mississippi where he was named an All-American and is the only Ole Miss player to have his number retired. He was elected to the 50-Year All-South Team (1940-90), named one of the Top 25 Athletes of the Century in Louisiana, and he and his son, Peyton, were named among the 100 all-time greatest college football players. In 1971, Manning was the second player chosen in the NFL draft and the No. 1 draft choice of the New Orleans Saints. He set Saints’ passing records, played in two Pro Bowls and was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1978. His prowess on the field and his sterling character have earned him as many awards as he scored touchdowns. Archie Manning concluded his 15-year NFL career in 1985. Manning since has devoted his life to his family and to causes that he believes in, supporting the Special Olympics, Boy Scouts of America, The Salvation Army, and the United Way, among others.
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Day idea for your sweetie? Check out the Lone Tree Arts Center, which will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific in Concert” Feb. 12-16. The show boasts an orchestra of 19 as well as a cast of 20, led by Thaddeus Valdez, Lauren Shealy, Randy St. Pierre, Paul Dwyer and Amalia Dobbins. Tickets are available by calling 720-509-1000 or visiting www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
9News’ Earhart flies off into the sunset
A love letter and farewell Facebook post from 9News meteorologist and traffic specialist Amelia Earhart: “It’s now time to go all in with my career in aviation, inspiration, and the Fly With Amelia Foundation. Now through June, my focus will be on flight training, plan-
ning, and preparation for the around the world (of) flight. Beyond the global adventure, I have several opportunities to promote aviation, aerospace and the pursuit of passion and adventure. “Just like flight itself, it is a calculated risk that I am willing to make. “My last day at 9News as a traffic reporter and weather forecaster will be April 11. I will, however, be back occasionally on a fill-in basis. The amazing opportunities that I have had at 9News, the incredible support from all of you, and the love of my family and friends have all gone into this decision. Not a day goes by that I am not humbled by the encouragement towards this full throttle pursuit of passion!” Safe travels, Amelia! You will be great at whatever you do.
Boulder on top foodie list
Who knew? Forbes Travel Guide blog has named Boulder as one of the Five Secret Foodie Cities in a recent post. Here’s what it said: “Boulder may have a reputation for snow bunnies and tapping the Rockies, but there’s much more happening here than ski lifts and beer (what ski lifts?). “Flagstaff House Restaurant, the Forbes Travel Guide Four-star rated restaurant and Boulder staple for fine cuts of meat and perfectly prepared seafood, is undergoing an
extensive renovation that will be complete in February. “Chef Corey Buck recently opened a breakfast and lunch restaurant called Food at the Riversides. “And local foodies won’t let you leave until you know that Boulder is also home to five out of the country’s 118 master sommeliers. Boulder’s not just for skiing, folks (where, exactly?). Not anymore.” To see the rest of the story, go to http://blog.forbestravelguide.com/five-secret-foodie-cities. Just ignore the skiing references, which clearly came from an out-of-towner. The nearest ski resort to Boulder is Eldora Mountain resort, about a 40-minute drive to the west (depending on the weather) in Nederland.
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Eavesdropping on a ‘tween conversation on Twitter: “That’s far away.” “How far?” “Like, outside of Boulder.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
Bill allowing later bar hours advances Measure would permit watering holes to stay open as late as 4:30 a.m. By Vic Vela
vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com A legislative committee said “cheers” to a bill that would allow bars to stay open later, despite concerns that the measure could lead to more drunks being on the streets in the early morning hours. House Bill 1132 would allow cities and counties to determine for themselves whether to allow bars to stay open until 4:30 a.m — two and a half hours past the current statewide bar cutoff time of 2 a.m. Rep. Crisanta
Duran, D-Denver, the bill sponsor, pointed to violent crime that occurs in downtown Denver at bar closing time, as motivation behind her bill. Duran said that when all bars close at the same time, “drunks spill into LoDo streets.” She said that by allowing bars to stay open later, patrons will leave at 2, 3 or 4 in the morning, instead of the mass exodus that happens now. “This has been an issue that has been ongoing in the City of Denver for a long time,” Duran told the House Local Committee. Duran’s original drafting of the bill would have allowed bars to stay open until 7 a.m. However, the bill was amended to a 4:30 cutoff at the start of the hearing. Business groups and the Colorado Restaurant Association backed the bill after Duran filed an
amendment that allowed local governments to let bars stay open later, but would not give cities and counties permission to reduce bar business hours. Duran and legislation supporters said that the 2 o’clock bar closings put a strain on police who are doing their best to patrol downtown areas. Allowing bars to stay open later could help police with crowd control, supporters said. LoDo business owner Paula Grey said that that the “2 a.m. dump of thousands of people” into downtown streets needs to come to an end. “This bill is addressing public safety,” she said. Not everyone agrees. Fran Lanzer, of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Bill continues on Page 15
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LEGISLATOR COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Coffee with Your Legislator from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Panera, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
Colorado Executive MBA program can attend one of several information sessions; at noon Monday, Jan. 27, at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center; at noon Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the CUEMBA Suite, downtown Denver; at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the CUEMBA Suite; at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at the Vista at Applewood Golf Course, Golden; and at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Registration can be accessed at https://cuemba.wufoo.com/forms/ emba-information-session-registration/.
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BLOOD DRIVE Warren Tech community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, inside the Founders Room at 13300 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Marti Silburn at 303-982-1340 or msilburn@jeffco.k12.co.us.
ART LEAGUE The Wheat Ridge Art League will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge. After the business meeting, Cal Johnson will present a demo using abstracts and inks. Anyone who paints or would like to paint is welcome to come and learn to try new mediums and have a chance to meet other artists. Residents of any Denver area are welcome to attend. Call 303-278-8247 or 303-421-1356, or email lartus1@msn.com or t.f.douglass@ comcast.net.
LEGISLATOR COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Coffee with Your Legislator from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. THURSDAY/JAN. 23
SATURDAY/JAN. 25 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Moors & McCumber will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Congregation B’nai Chaim, 4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison. Moors & McCumber will perform bluegrass, Celtic and the blues. Tickets available by calling 303-588-1389 or at the door. SUNDAY/JAN. 26, FEB. 23 FARMERS’ MARKET The Arvada Farmers Market presents the indoor winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23. The Indoor Market will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. The market is at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. MONDAY/JAN. 27; FEB. 3-27 ART ENTRIES The Lakewood Arts Council, at 85 S. Union Blvd in Lakewood, is calling for entries for its Small Works Show, to be on exhibit Feb. 3-27. Open to all Colorado artists, any 2D fine art media, including photography and digital works will be eligible, but image size is limited to 8x10 inches or smaller. Registration is on a first come-first serve basis. Deadline for entries is Monday, Jan. 27. Call 303 980-0625 or go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org for more info or a registration form. MONDAY/JAN. 27, FEB. 5, FEB. 19, FEB. 24, FEB. 26 MBA PROGRAM Those interested in the University of
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TUESDAY/JAN. 28 TRIAD MEETING Learn the difference between normal changes in memory as we age and a more series memory disorder at the TRIAD community meeting “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s – The Basics” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Jefferson District Attorney’s conference room, 500 Jefferson County Parkway. For directions and information, call 303-271-6970. TUESDAY/JAN. 28 LIFETREE CAFE What happens to religious faith when hard times come will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Where Is God When Life Turns Tough?” features the filmed story of John Stumbo, a healthy ultra-marathoner who was suddenly attacked by an undiagnosable, life-threatening illness. Participants will discuss what happens to faith in the face of disappointment and disaster. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-4244454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
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In front of a true home court advantage Lakewood sophomore Mackanzie Forrest drains a free throw as a part of her huge 30-point Friday night. Photo by Dan Williams
Tigers over Mustangs in showdown Lakewood takes huge league victory over RV By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD — A passing of the torch took place in 5A Jeffco girls’ hoops on Friday night. In front of a raucous home crowd No. 7 Lakewood overwhelmed No. 10 Ralston Valley in their 69-53 victory at Lakewood High School.
Mackenzie Forrest continued her breakout sophomore campaign leading the Tigers with 30 points and three steals, dominating the action during stretches of the game. It was one big stretch that buried the Mustangs after Lakewood went on a 21-0 run in the second quarter, seemingly sucking the collective life out of Ralston Valley. “We got down early but the girls didn’t get down,” Lakewood coach Chris Poisson said. “We knew if we kept working we could win this game.” With Forrest running the offense she found a way to get all of her teammates into the action getting 13 points from se-
nior Gabby Carbone and 10 points from fellow sophomore Madeline Miller. Although hard to believe looking at the final score the Tigers fell down 12-3 early in the game and were behind 12-9 after the first quarter. However, Lakewood ran off 21 straight uncontested points and took a 33-22 lead into halftime, which they expanded even further in the third quarter. True as the heart of a champion, Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer refused to let his team quit and although the Mustangs threatened to cut Lakewood’s big lead down to single digits they were never able to get back into the game.
Freshman Ashley VanSickle led the Tigers with 15 points, three assists and three steals, and senior Sierra Galbreath had 13 points and 11 rebounds. “They were a little bit better than us tonight,” Gomer said. “But here is still a lot of basketball left to be played.” Ralston Valley (13-4, 9-2 in 5A Jeffco) had its seven game win streak snapped in the loss. They will host Bear Creek Friday at 7 p.m. Lakewood (17-1, 11-0 in 5A Jeffco) remains the class of its league and one of the hottest teams in the state. They will play at Pomona Friday at 7 p.m.
Valor Christian too much for Lady Farmers Slow start costs Wheat Ridge who got hot too late By Daniel Williams
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Wheat Ridge senior Carolyn Sawnson calls for the ball during the Farmers meeting with Valor Christian Thursday night. Photo by Dan Williams
WHEAT RIDGE — The mystique of Valor Christian might have got in the way of a Wheat Ridge victory as the Lady Farmers fell 63-38 Thursday at Wheat Ridge High School. In a match-up between what could be future league rivals, Valor used a big first quarter to put the Farmers in a hole which they could not dig out of. The Eagles soared to an 18-4 first quarter lead and despite a big second half from Wheat Ridge they would never overcome Valor’s big first quarter. Senior Erika Land scored 10 points for Wheat Ridge and junior Tasha Taylor added seven points and eight rebounds. The Farmers outscored Valor 28-27 in the second half, but basketball is a four quarter game, and Wheat Ridge has strug-
gled to play four full quarters of basketball this season. Valor got 18 points from junior Kendall Bradbury and 15 points from junior Caroline Bryan. In addition, Valor will join 4A Jeffco for the next two seasons in every sport but football so what was a non-league game this time around will mean much more next season. Despite their below average record this season Wheat Ridge is an improved unit from last season. The Farmers (3-13, 2-6 in 4A Jeffco) are also very young and have just three seniors on their roster. Coach Meg Schwiesow took on the rebuilding project last season at Wheat Ridge and although that has not yet translated into a bunch of Farmers’ wins, the foundation is being laid down for successful campaigns over the next couple seasons. Wheat Ridge has a really good young core of players that includes Taylor, Anna Marie Torres, Susan Whitney and Maggie Hoffman. The Farmers will host Conifer Friday at 7 p.m.
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SPORTS QUIZ 1) Who was the only pitcher in major-league history to strike out at least half of the batters he faced in a season (minimum 50 innings pitched)? 2) Two seasons in a row (1974-75), a Chicago White Sox pitcher led the American League in saves for a season. Name either pitcher. 3) Emmitt Smith holds the mark for most career rushing touchdowns in NFL history (164). Who is No. 2? 4) When was the last time before the 2012-13 campaign that the Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team won the Big Ten regularseason title outright? 5) Jaromir Jagr has played in more than 1,400 NHL games, with the most being for Pittsburgh (806). Which teams are second and third on the list? 6) When was the last time before 2013 that soccer’s MLS Cup winner was decided by penalty kicks? 7) Who was the last undisputed heavyweight boxing champion? Answers 1) Atlanta’s Craig Kimbrel struck out 50.2 percent of the batters he faced in 2012. 2) Terry Forster in 1974 (24 saves) and Rich Gossage in 1975 (26). 3) LaDainian Tomlinson, with 145. 4) The 1992-93 season. 5) He played 277 games with the New York Rangers, and 190 with the Washington Capitals. 6) It was 2009, when Real Salt Lake beat the Los Angeles Galaxy, 5-4, in a penalty shootout. 7) Lennox Lewis, in 2000. 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Casey Torbet led scoring with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Hayley Davis and Jacqui Dunnigan each contributed 12 points. Davis finished with 12 rebounds and Caylie Hartman with 13 rebounds.
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Boys basketball Ralston Valley 37, Lakewood 48 Senior Bryn Finnefrock led Ralston Valley with eight points followed by sophomore Dallas Walton with six points. Both senior Rane Hornecker and junior Jordan Harnum scored five. Walton had 13 rebounds and senior Johnny Weber had five rebounds. Finnefrock had five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Senior Zac Stevens had three steals. Ralston Valley 47, Columbine 46 The Mustangs squeaked by the Rebels in a 47-46 win. Sophomore Dallas Walton scored 13 points and junior Andrew Wingard was right behind him with 11 points. Walton had nine rebounds and senior Zac Stevens had seven rebounds and four assists. Wingard had four rebounds and three
Ralston Valley 85, Columbine 50 Senior Chantal Jacobs scored 20 points followed by senior Amanda Lefholz with 12. Freshman Ashley VanSickle scored 12 points also and freshman Sarah Bevington scored 11. Jacobs had three 3-pointers, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Sierra Galbreath had eight rebounds and Bevington had six. VanSickle had six assists.
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Alameda sophomore Preshus Nash has turned a star in 4A Jeffco and one of the league’s hardest workers. But she is frustrated her team continues to struggle. Photo by Dan Williams three upperclassmen on their entire roster and feature five combined freshman and sophomores. And because of that youth and inexperience the Pirates are finding wins hard to come by this season. But they are continuing to get better. Nash has quietly turned into one of Jeffco’s best players and fellow underclassmen freshman Faith Sullivan (nine rebounds and six points)
continues to take steps forward with her game. “It is tough losing games like this but we will continue to try to get better at practice every day,” Nash said. Alameda actually led 13-10 at halftime using solid defense and controlling the glass to gain a slim lead. But once the Generals started scoring in the second half the Pirates could not keep up. They did keep fighting
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Youth flag football coming to Lakewood, Denver Program provides safe football from 4 to 14 years old By Staff Report LAKEWOOD - The Denver Broncos season may have ended but youth football is starting to ramp up with spring just around the corner. National Flag Football, the largest youth flag football organization in the country, is coming to the Front Range and will have its inaugural season in Denver, Lakewood and Boulder this spring.
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The program provides girls and boys ages 4-to-14-year-old a safe and fun football league for all skill levels and is designed to educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. The season will consist of seven games located at eight high school football field including: The Stutler Bowl Stadium (Cherry Creek), Denver East High School, Manual High School (Denver), Lakewood High School, Broomfield High School, Fairview High School (Boulder), Rangeview High School (Aurora) and Adam’s Five Star Stadium (Thornton).
All participants will receive a reversible National Football League Flag Football jersey, representing one of the NFL teams, and flags that are theirs to keep at the completion of the season. “We are so excited to have our first season in Colorado,” said Francis Meram, executive director of National Flag Football in a press release. “We can only hope our first season is as great as the Broncos were this year.” Teams will be formed by students from the same schools and grade, giving children the opportunity to participate as a team with their classmates. Practices are
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said the bill could increase the number of drunks getting behind the wheel, through all hours of the night. Hannah Kenny, of Centennial, also worried about the possible dangers associated with people being able to party into the early morning hours. “That’s just terrifying to me,” she said. “I just don’t see the sense from the safety per-
spective why they should be open later.” The committee voted 12-1 to move the bill to a full vote in the House. The lone dissent came from Rep. Tim Dore, R-Elizabeth, who worried about people leaving bars after they close in one town, and then driving across city lines to bar hop at other watering holes that stay open later. Dore also wondered why the bill was being taken up at the Legislature, when this seems to be a problem unique to Denver. “We’ve been asked here to act as the Denver City Council,” Dore said.
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more information, please call 303-420-6100 or 720-898-7400 For moreForinformation, please call 303-420-6100 or 720-898-7400 For more information, please call 303-420-6100 or 720-898-7400 A Taste of Chocolate Chocolate Treasure Hunt Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest Chocolate Brownie Contest Romantic Carriage Rides Lamp Post Hearts For more information, please call 303-420-6100 or 720-898-7400
6750 Carr St. Arvada, CO 80004
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Arvada Christian Church
Church School
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Saturday, February 8 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
(Free Meals every 3rd Wed)
S ERVICES 8 &10 am
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Sunday Worship .............. 9:30 am Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .. 6:30 pm
Benefit for the Ralston House
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Jefferson Unitarian Church
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
UNITED METHODIsT
11:00 a.m. -83:00 Saturday, February 11:00p.m. a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UNITArIAN UNIvErsALIsT
303.421.5135 • www.arvadaumc.org Nursery Available Saturday, February 8 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A Taste of Chocolate Chocolate Treasure Hunt Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest Chocolate Brownie Contest Romantic Carriage Rides Lamp Post Hearts
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Rev. Dr. John M. O’Lane, Head of Staff Sunday School Adults 9 am / Children 10 am (nursery provided)
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George Morrison, Senior Pastor Please join us for our weekend & mid-week services
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Family Worship Center Saturday ....................................................5:00 pm Sunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ...............................................6:30 pm
4890 Carr Street
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such as organics — which is creating jobs at a rate of four times the national average — and energy programs, which are booming in rural parts of our state. The farm bill is not just important for our farmers and ranchers. It contains provisions that incentivize more opportunities for conservation easements and other ways to place more land in conservation. It upgrades
the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 to prioritize treatments of national forest lands that have been devastated by insect outbreaks like the beetle kill. The bill also provides funding for USDA rural development loans and grants, which have helped countless businesses in rural Colorado open their doors or make needed expansions and improvements. One of our greatest accomplishments for Colorado communities in the farm bill is the restoration of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. PILT is designed to offset the loss of property taxes resulting from large tracts of federal land within county boundar-
ies by providing federal payments to local governments. Colorado receives more PILT funding than all but four other states in the country. On the farm bill conference committee, we worked to include an extension of PILT in the final bill after it was omitted from the recent government funding measure. This farm bill process has been a long one, and I would like to thank all of the Coloradans who worked with my office as we drafted the bill. Your voices, stories and input were invaluable. In fact, much of the conservation title of the bill was shaped by Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. That’s a step in the right direction because the best ideas don’t
come from Washington, DC. They come from people who are closest to the issue - working on farms, fighting fires, or building businesses on Main Street. The agriculture industry adds $40 billion to our economy annually and is essential to our state’s prosperity. Colorado producers and rural communities have been faced with unprecedented obstacles in the last few years, including severe drought in the southeast, historic levels of flooding on the Front Range, and devastating fires throughout the state. It’s about time we got this done for their sake. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
SALOME’S STARS
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FOR THE WEEK OF Feb 2, 2014
GALLERY OF GAMES
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities -- both professional and personal -- opening up by week’s end.
& weekly horoscope
GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) With both your creative side and your energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.
crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope
GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening. You should insist on clarifications now, rather than deal with problems that might arise later. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit. But that’s no excuse for taking catnaps when you could be working on those unfinished tasks. There’ll be time to curl up and relax by week’s end. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to have them turned into something doable. A good friend is ready with worthwhile advice. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Careful -- you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to “exaggerate” the facts too much. Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them. Be careful how you proceed with your new project. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities, and begin checking out some alternative destinations. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans. While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made.
Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (DEO), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-858-1800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Although you might have to deal with some detractors who aren’t too kind in their critiques, you gain points when you’re willing to stand up and defend your work.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Leyden Rock Metropolitan District Nos. 1-10 of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for creating a warm and loving environment between yourself and others.
Public Notices The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the DEO determines a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014.
Government Legals Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Mountain Shadows Metropolitan District of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (DEO), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-858-1800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the DEO determines a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
Government Legals
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 80468 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Pres Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Leyden Rock Metropolitan District Nos. 1-10 of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (DEO), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-8581800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the DEO determines a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Earlier submittal is
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (DEO), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-8581800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Government Legals
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the DEO determines a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-10 Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 80469 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press 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., February 25, 2014 to Adarand Constructors, Inc. for work related to Project No. Project 13-ST-08 – Guardrails, and performed under that contract dated December 12, 2013 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Adarand Constructors, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or
Notices
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., February 25, 2014 to Adarand Constructors, Inc. for work related to Project No. Project 13-ST-08 – Guardrails, and performed under that contract dated December 12, 2013 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Adarand Constructors, Inc. 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 statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk
Government Legals
Legal Notice No.: 80470 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variance from the Land Development Code (LDC) has been requested: VAR2014-0002: Betsy Wieland, 16595 W. 82nd Avenue, to allow a solid fence and vehicular gate in the front setback at a maximum height of 60” when the Land Development Code allows a maximum height of 30”. VAR2014-0003: Vic and Jeannie Fraser, 6745 Jay St, to construct an ADU addition above the existing detached garage resulting in a total height of 25’3” Sec. 5.3.5.F.4A of the LDC restricts a garage height to not exceed a residence’s first floor elevation or 16’. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on February 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary
Betsy Wieland, 16595 W. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. 82nd Avenue, to allow a solid fence and vehicular gate in the front setback at a maximum height of 60” when the Land Development Code allows a maximum height of 30”. VAR2014-0003: Vic and Jeannie Fraser, Public Notice 6745 Jay St, to construct an ADU addition above the existing detached garage resNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ulting in a total height of 25’3” Sec. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the 5.3.5.F.4A of the LDC restricts a garage meeting of the Arvada City Council to be height to not exceed a residence’s first held on Monday, the 3rd day of March, floor elevation or 16’. 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Hearing thereon will be held before the Building, Road, Arvada To advertise your public notices8101 call Ralston 303-566-4100 Board of Adjustment on February 25, CO, City Council will hold a public 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, hearing on the following proposed or8101 Ralston Road, when and where you dinances and thereafter will consider may speak at the hearing. Additional inthem for final passage and adoption. For formation can be obtained from the Comthe full text version in electronic form go to munity Development Department or writwww.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on ten comments may be filed therewith no Current Legal Notices, then click on the later than 8 days prior to the hearing. title of the ordinance you wish to view. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD The full text version is also available in OF ADJUSTMENT printed form in the City Clerk’s office. /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. Legal Notice No.: 80471 CB14-002: An Ordinance Authorizing an First Publication: February 6, 2014 Intergovernmental Agreement By and Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Between the City of Arvada and the Publisher: Wheat Transcript Berkeley Water and Sanitation District and the Arvada Press Providing Access to a Certain Sanitary Sewer Main CB14-003: An Ordinance Establishing Public Notice Civil Penalties for Violations of Local Parking Regulations Contained in Division 1 of The following ordinance was adopted by Article IV of Chapter 54, Motor Vehicles the City Council of the City of Arvada on and Traffic, of the Arvada City Code and second reading following the public hearEstablishing Fees for the Late Payment of ing held on the 3rd day of February, 2014: any Such Penalty Ordinance 4423: n Ordinance Rezoning CB14-004: An Ordinance Annexing CerCertain Land Within the City of Arvada, tain Land Into the City of Arvada, Sunset Carr Street Liquor, from P-1 (Professional Mesa Annexation No. 1, 8075 Simms Office) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business CB14-005: An Ordinance Annexing CerDistrict), and Amending the Official Zontain Land Into the City of Arvada, Sunset ing Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, Mesa Annexation No. 2, 8075 Simms 6205 Carr Street Street CB14-006: An Ordinance Annexing CerLegal Notice No.: 80473 tain Land Into the City of Arvada, Sunset First Publication: February 6, 2014 Mesa Annexation No. 3, 8075 Simms Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Street Publisher: Wheat Transcript CB14-007: An Ordinance Annexing Cerand the Arvada Press tain Land Into the City of Arvada, Sunset Mesa Annexation No. 4, 8075 Simms Public Notice Street CB14-008: An Ordinance Rezoning CerNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING tain Land Within the City of Arvada, SunNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the set Mesa, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agmeeting of the Arvada City Council to be riculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R held on Monday, the 3rd day of March, (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal 4.7 du/ac., and Amending the Official ZonBuilding, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada ing Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, CO, City Council will hold a public 8075 Simms Street hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider Legal Notice No.: 80472 them for final passage and adoption. For First Publication: February 6, 2014 the full text version in electronic form go to Last Publication: February 6, 2014 www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Publisher: Wheat Transcript Current Legal Notices, then click on the and the Arvada Press title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.
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Priority Plastics, inc., a manufacturer of plastics products with five locations nationwide, is currently seeking a Plant scHEDUlEr / BUyEr in our Arvada, CO facility. This full time position will be responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory levels for all raw materials at the plant, as well as, scheduling products for our plastic blow molded extrusion and injection machines. This position will work closely with our customer service, sales, shipping, and production departments. Candidates should have a degree in business or related field and at least three to five years of experience in purchasing or production management, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates should send resumes to: jobs@priorityplastics.com
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NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.
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Valet Attendant openings in Black Hawk CO. Valet Attendant openings for local Casino’s in Black Hawk. Properties are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, year round with positions available on ALL shifts. Weekend availability is preferred and flexible schedules are available. Candidates must be 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Individuals should apply online at www.townepark.com for immediate consideration.
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Position is responsible for assembling editorial pages in each of our 22 community newspapers. Will be working with editors in multiple offices, editorial background and/or knowledge of AP style a plus. Some special section page layout projects will be assigned along with photo toning and preparing weekly newspapers for press. Bachelor degree or two years working experience in a design or news room environment required. Proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop in a Mac environment a must. Ideal candidate is able to work in a demanding deadline environment, will possess great communication skills and have an acute attention to detail.
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