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inBloom debate blossoms Parents vocal in concern over new student data system By Vic Vela

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Lou Vinquist, Joe Bohe, Dick Nelson, Velma Nelson, Nancy Bohe, Betty Corder and Don Corder, left to right, catch up during the annual Arvada Day Reunion Picnic on Aug. 25. Presented by the Arvada Historical Society, all of the former Arvada Redskins pictured, with the exception of Joe Bohe, are from Arvada High School’s class of 1953. Bohe graduated in 1950. The Nelsons, Bohes and Corders are high school sweethearts, coming up on their 60th anniversaries. The oldest Arvada High School class represented during the picnic was 1937. Photo by Amy Woodward

Stop Arvada Walmart comes up short Petition drive falls short, PIF to become ordinance By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com After a month of circulating petitions and collecting thousands of signatures, the grassroots group Stop Arvada Walmart was not able to collect enough to put the Arvada Plaza redevelopment to a referendum. Stop Arvada Walmart sought to put the public-private partnership portion of the redevelopment of the Arvada Plaza, including a Wal-Mart, to referendum and onto this November’s ballot so residents can vote on the issue. The public-private partnership includes a public improvement fee collected in lieu of the city’s portion of the sales tax from the new Wal-Mart store as well as 20,000 additional square feet of retail space and Independence Center. The PIF, which would be in place of the city’s 3 percent sales tax, would then be refunded to California-based owner of the Arvada Plaza, Industrial Realty Group to total $5.8 million of the $9.1 million necessary to cover public improvements to the property. Without enough signatures to put the PIF to referendum, it will become a city ordinance. “Unless you have a lot of money or volunteer time, the process is nearly impossible, having gone through the process to get something on the ballot,” said Rob Hoge with Stop Arvada Walmart. “Our failure to get it on the ballot is a reflection, not that the people don’t support it, but that we didn’t have enough volunteers, money and time to get the number of signatures.” The group had 30 days to collect 7,246 signatures of registered Arvada voters for the referendum to be considered on the ballot; the deadline for the signatures was Aug. 22. City charter mandates that petition deadlines be set for 30 days after a letter of

Gail Kolelle, left, signs a petition with volunteer petition collector Ascenzo DiGiacomo during a Stop Arvada Walmart rally Sunday, Aug. 18. The grassroots group was collecting signatures to put the public-private partnership portion of the Arvada Plaza redevelopment, including a Wal-Mart store, to referendum and on the ballot this November. Photo by Sara Van Cleve intent is filed with the city, Arvada Communications Manager Wendy Forbes said. By Aug. 22, the group had collected thousands of signatures, Hoge said. The group chose not to disclose the exact number. “If we had another two or three weeks it’d be on the ballot,” Hoge said. “Or if we had $25,000 to pay somebody full time to be out collecting signatures, I’m confident it’d be on the ballot. I’m disappointed from the standpoint that we can see the numbers are there and this is a failure of not having enough volunteers to get them.” Hoge said, in most of the Stop Walmart petition circulators’ experiences, if residents opened their doors or stopped and talked petition circulators in public places,

70-80 percent of residents would add their name to the petition. “We understand some people are unhappy with the results of the new ordinance that will go into effect, but we hope that we can all come together and support the fact that the area does need to be revitalized and we hope it can bring elements to the area that even the opposition would like to see,” Forbes said in reference to the redevelopment of the north side of Ralston Road. People volunteered to circulate petition and signed petitions for a variety of personal reasons, Hoge said, whether it be not agreeing with Wal-Mart, concerns about Walmart continues on Page 20

Parents packed a feisty Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education meeting Aug. 22 to hear the pros and cons of a student data gathering system that the district is expected to pilot sometime next year. Supporters hailed the system, called inBloom, as a long-time-coming classroom enhancement intended to help teachers better tailor instruction through a centralized student database. But inBloom detractors are concerned primarily about the privacy and security of children’s school records and per- Stevenson sonal information, and how the new system might end up mining and utilizing that data. It was clear which side of the issue the majority of the audience was on, judging from their often boisterous reactions to comments that were made by a panel of education experts. “If this is a great idea, and there are really are no privacy concerns, give the parents the right to choose whether their children take part,” said Barmak Nassirian of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, through audience applause. Nassirian participated in the panel via video from Washington D.C. He was one of several panelists to give their opinions of inBloom, a $100 million system that is being funded primarily by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. inBloom will provide the “middleware” in a data dashboard system that will collect student information in a single database that supporters believe will better assist teachers in developing a specific curricula for individuals in the classroom. Colorado is one of only three states to pilot inBloom, with Jeffco being the lone district in the state expected to try it out, beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. The program will not cost Jeffco anything until 2015, if it chooses to continue using the system after the pilot project. After that, the cost to the 86,000 student district will be $3 to $5 per student. The system has been the subject of controversy across the U.S., as some states that initially had committed to pilot the system ended up backing out because of privacy and security concerns. inBloom is capable of storing demographic information, such as race, economic status and other metrics. However, the district is adamant that the dashboard will only include data fields inBloom continues on Page 20

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Budget revenues on upswing Sales, use taxes increase general fund, golf rounds catching up to meet expected budget By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Several city budget funds are matching or exceeding expectations based on an Aug. 19 report delivered to Arvada City Council. Arvada’s general fund, the city’s largest fund, began the year with a budget of $22.9 million. Lisa Yagi, the interim director of finance, said she expects the general fund balance to still be $18.3 million at the end of the year. “Our revenues are on pace to exceed our original budget and, on the expenditure side, our salaries, wages and benefits — the largest expenditure in the general fund — are tracking with our budget estimates so we feel pretty comfortable with that and shouldn’t have any problems meeting our expenditures for 2013.”

Sales tax, the city’s largest source of revenue in the general fund, has increased for 2013 through June compared to same period in 2012. “Through June, our sales tax is about 5.5 percent over the same time last year,” Yagi said. “So things are looking good.” The major sales tax areas — grocery stores, general department stores and utilities — are showing healthy increases, Yagi said. “The only category we don’t have a lot of control over is utilities and that is totally weather dependent,” she said. “Since we had a warm spring, our sales tax in the utility category has increased since the same time last year. Earlier in the year, appropriations for $3.6 million in carryovers were approved for the general fund. “In April, we came to council and received approval to appropriate carryovers of monies for unused projects, the largest is the money we are going to set aside for Gold Line improvements, which is $2.5 million,” Yagi said. “That $2.5 million came from revenues

that exceeded our budget in 2012 and then we also had budgeted expenditures that we did not spend.” Building revenues have also seen an increase this year. “Building revenues have increased faster than we anticipated when we did the budget for 2013 in 2011,” Yagi said. “Our building permit and building use taxes are on pace to exceed our budget. We’ve got 233 permits through this year and last year at this time it was 157, so we’re really on pace to have a really good year as far as building use tax and permits are concerned.” The auto use tax is also currently at a 5.9 percent increase over 2012. The golf fund is, as of now, behind where it was this time last year. “The story behind this is 2012 was a dry winter and dry spring, enabling the golf course to be up and operating at full capacity immediately,” said controller Bryan Archer with the city’s finance department. “They were able to generate tons and tons of rounds early on in 2012.” In 2013, Colorado experienced a wet

spring with snow through May, which prevented the golf courses from opening and being fully operational until late May or early June. “We’ve been trailing rounds up to 25 percent throughout this year, but we were catching up in June,” Archer said. “It’s good to see a lower difference and it was the best June since 2008 as far as rounds go. Overall, with July and August, rounds are improving.” Operation expenditures are on par with the 2013 budget, though the capital and administrative costs have increased since 2012. “These are both related to the expansion and completion of the cart barn and the lease for electric carts,” Archer said. “What you’ll see later on is there is an increase in the course’s electric, but a comparable decrease in gas.” Though the golf fund varies from last year’s budget, it is on par to meet this year’s expected budget. The entire mid-year financial report and other financial reports are available at www.arvada.org/financial-updates.

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Gold Line academy now accepting applications

The Transit Alliance Gold Line Corridor Citizens’ Academy is now accepting applications from prospective participants who want to learn more. The academy is funded by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sustainable Communities grant awarded to the Denver Regional Council of Governments and is a community leadership opportunity for residents. Academy meetings are 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Jehn Engineering, 5690 Webster St. Interested participants are required to complete an application and undergo a selection process from academy placement.

The selection process is designed to ensure participation represents a diverse population. Up to 35 participants will be selected. No prior experience is required and academy participation is free of charge. Childcare, Spanish interpretation services and RTD bus passes are available for participants. Food and beverages will also be provided. Applications are due Sept. 18. Applications are available online at www.TransitAlliance.org or by request by contacting Chris Coble at 303-506-9780 or cmcoble@me.com.

AEDA accepting businesses’ applications for matching grants

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sociation board of directors approved additional funding for the 50/50 matching Small Business Grant Program, and is now accepting applications. The program was created to support existing Arvada businesses and property owners who wish to make capital improvements to the exterior of their properties. The 50/50 matching grant program uses AEDA funds and private sector investments to enhance Arvada’s commercial properties. The application deadline for business owners is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. To apply, visit www.ArvadaEconomicDevelopment.org/financialassistance and download the program overview and application. For more information, contact Ryan Stachelski at 720-898-7016 or rstachelski@ arvada.org.

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Knowledge is power at safety fair Health service providers, Jeffco crime fighters team up to educate public about crime prevention By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com Cary Johnson, director of crime prevention for Jefferson County’s District Attorney’s Office, was giving 120 crime prevention seminars a year until he came up with an idea to consolidate his workload and reach people in larger numbers with more information. “There’s got to be some bigger venues that we could create that might get more information out on a broader scale,” Johnson said. Thus, the Jefferson County Safety Fair was born. In its fifth year, the Jeffco Safety Fair started at 9 a.m. on Aug. 24, with docu-

ment shredding, prescription roundup and electronics recycling which were some of the more popular services provided at the fair. Iron Mountain, a company which provides secure shredding, received 478 pounds of paper for shredding according to transportation Manager Steve Casey. “We estimate, by weight, to be up about 18-percent,” Casey said. The main point of the fair though is not to only provide recycling services, but also information on crime prevention, safety and wellness. “We’d rather people never became a victim in the first place,” said Johnson. “We think they have to have good information as one of the keys to avoid becoming a victim.” “This fair’s amazing,” Alandra Mothorpe said, sales representative for United Healthcare Medicare solutions. “There’s just a wealth of information.” This year, Mothorpe answered questions regarding Medicare, and gave information regarding services provided with United.

“I think the entire fair itself is beneficial to go to,” she said. Mothorpe was one out of 70 vendors who set up at the fair to donate four hours of their time. New this year was CPR for pets and registration for a new program called CodeRED, an emergency notifications system that allows Colorado residents to receive phone calls related to emergency disasters. Attendees could even register to vote, or be added to Colorado’s no-call list for solicitors. While adults gathered in the Exhibit Hall to receive a wealth of information, children’s activities were held outside including Evergreen Fire Department’s exhibit on how to use a fire extinguisher. Bike safety directed by police officers offered kids a chance to receive a bike helmet courtesy of Lutheran Hospital. “There’s just more stuff there than you could believe,” Johnson said. “We’re just very grateful for people who have come along and assisted us.”

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Vast recreational opportunities offered at Standley Lake ABy Ashley Reimers

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areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Editor’s Note: This is the second story of a threepart series highlighting the recreation opportunities at Standley Lake Regional Park in Westminster. The first story focused on the history of the park and the final story will focus on educational opportunities.

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Stocked regularly with walleye, wiper, trout and bass Standley Lake offers fishermen year-round fishing along the shoreline as well as boat fishing May through September. The lake is also the Colorado state record-holder for the largest walleye, 18 pounds, caught in 1997 by angler Scott Regan. Standley Lake Regional Park in Westminster at 100th Avenue and Simms Street, offers much more than just great fishing. The park offers hiking, biking, camping, power boating, kayaking, paddle boating and wildlife viewing. And for those who own power boats, the lake offers recreational opportunities, like water skiing and tubing, without the hassle of an overpopulated park. Because the lake is a water source, there are limitations to how much recreational use can be done in the water. Part of those limitations is a limit on how many power boats are allowed on the lake. Each year the park issues 550 power boat permits and each year those permits sell out. The reason for the permits is to maintain a high level of water quality in the lake, said Mike Happe, Utilities Planning and Engineering Manager for the city of Westminster. “The lake is the main source of water for Westminster and is a big water supply for both Northglenn and Thornton, so keeping the water quality very high is a priority,” he said. “Because of this, we also don’t allow swimming in the lake because having less human body contact in the water creates an even bigger barrier in terms of protecting the quality of the water.” Along with obtaining a permit, each boat must also sprayed down and quarantined for 15 days before entering the water to comply with the park’s Aquatic Nuisance Species, ANS, program. The ANS program is an effort to keep zebra and quagga mussels from infesting the water. Mark Reddinger, lake operations manager, said when a boat is clear to enter the water the boat and the trailer is tagged.

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A-West teacher brings Turkish perspective to classroom Social studies teacher experiences history, culture of Turkey firsthand through tour By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Each year, students bring a slew of experiences with them into the classroom. This year, Arvada West High School history teacher John Gallup will include an international experience that expands his students’ education into his classroom. Gallup, who teaches American history and world history at Arvada West, was one of four Denver-area teachers to participate in the Turkish Cultural Foundation’s Teacher Study Tour program this summer. A total of 54 teachers nationwide participated. “I looked at Turkey from an historical standpoint, and I hadn’t really looked at it specifically as a country,” Gallup said. “But in world history it is as important of a geographical location as there is in the world. Once I really started putting all these pieces together, I felt it was a place I had to go see.” Gallup was selected by the World Affairs Council and TCF to participate in the program. During the trip, Gallup and fellow teachers toured a variety of historical sites, such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Bursa, the first capital of the former Ottoman Empire, the Celsus Library and Catalhoyuk, a 7,000-year-old Neolithic settlement. “There were a lot of highlights,” Gallup said. “It exceeded any expectation I could have possibly imagined. It’s the amount of different groups of people, the different cultures that have lived, ruled, passed through or influenced the area — it’s such a key place. The history there was obviously important to me, from the Romans and Byzantines and the Persians and all the way back to Catalhoyuk from 7,000 B.C. Early man has history there, all the way up to today. There was nothing that didn’t amaze me.” Two of Gallup’s favorite sites, though,

were Cappadocia and Old Istanbul. Cappadocia is a group of natural geographic formations created by volcanic explosions millions of years ago and shaped through erosion, he said, that humans then carved their homes into; many former homes have been converted to restaurants and hotels, Gallup said. “That was amazing,” he said. “I’ve never seen anything like that and probably never will again ... Old Istanbul would be another one. The mosques and the churches that have been preserved and the marketplaces — the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar were unbelievable.” In addition to taking in the culture and history of Turkey, Gallup and the other American teachers spent time with Turkish teachers talking about education and the importance of Turkey, Gallup said. “It was great to get another perspective and to understand how they teach and what they teach and the importance of education in Turkey and how the education system works,” Gallup said. Gallup said Turkey is facing many of the same issues America faces with its education system, such as overpopulation in the classroom and too few teachers. However, he said the Turkish education system is very well-wired in terms of technology in the classroom. “I didn’t know what their education system would be like and I was very impressed with it actually,” he said. “Even in school that was way out kind of in the middle of nowhere, they had technology — they had laptops, they had wireless, they had overhead projectors and science labs. It was very impressive.” Universities are also free in Turkey. Of everything Gallup learned, he said the biggest lesson was that Americans have no idea about Turkey. “There’s a whole bunch of misconceptions about that area of the world and I came away extremely impressed with their country,” Gallup said. During the first part of the trip, Turkish students were protesting the democratic

Arvada West High School social studies teacher John Gallup poses for a picture at the Hagia Sophia mosque and museum in Turkey. Courtesy Photo government’s plans to tear down one of few parks in Old Istanbul to build buildings. “They were exercising their democratic right to free speech, just as we have, and they won,” Gallup said. “The court sided with the protesters and the government cannot tear down the park. It’s democracy in action and it was wonderful to see.” Also in his travels, Gallup said he met refugees living in Turkey from surrounding countries. “It tells me that Turkey and their people and government, even though it’s predominantly populated by one religion, Islam, they welcome anybody who is trying to escape abuse or corruptive government,” he said. “They are wonderfully welcoming people.” Gallup said he is going to incorporate all that he learned while in Turkey into his classes this year. His world history classes will be making a timeline of world history that will be displayed in his classroom. The top timeline will feature the eras of world history they study, and a bottom timeline will feature

Turkey’s connection to that world event. “We’ll specifically have a Turkey timeline so students can see the importance of this location,” Gallup said. For his American history classes, Gallup said he will incorporate modern events, such as the Syrian issue and the Turkish government’s support of refugees, to American history, such as refugees in World War II. “I’ll incorporate it much more just automatically because there is so much more I know now than I did then,” Gallup said. “One of the `whys’ that I teach is to develop in students a critical thinking skill that has a world viewpoint, not just an Arvada viewpoint or an American viewpoint. The more culture and unique places I can bring back to the students expands on that world viewpoint.” As part of the program, Gallup is doing presentations to civic groups about Turkey. For more information about having Gallup speak with a group about his experience in Turkey and the Turkish culture, email Gallup at jgallup@jeffco.k12.co.us.

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tion. “What’s broke?” said Dan Rosier, county commissioner for district three, whose opposition has not changed since he first talked to Jeffco 5’s founder, Karen Oxman. “I’ve asked on multiple occasions what’s broke … and I don’t get a response back of what is broke,” Rosier said. “I get a response back from individuals of it will increase representation for the county, well, is that a problem right now, is that an issue?” For Oxman, and other Jeffco 5 members and supporters, representation is precisely the issue. “I think it’s very difficult to represent an entire county of over 500,000 people,” Oxman said. “I don’t think that you can have connectivity with the entire county the way you would if you had a district that you were representative of, and were able to communicate with a smaller group of people more regularly,” she said. So far, county commissioners have been requesting county administrator Ralph Schell to find information for clarification on certain in-depth topics, and to perform research on the effectiveness, procedural and cost for adding two more commissioners based on other counties who have increased the number of commissioners such as Adams, Weld, El Paso and Arapahoe counties. Currently, Jeffco’s three commissioners are unable to discuss issues outside of public meetings. By adding two commissioners, discussing matters outside of public meetings between two random commissioners would be allowed. This change in policy creates an issue with transparency, argues commissioner Griffin from district one. “Isn’t it really a better idea to have more input that all of us will be discussing and hearing at the same time?” said Griffin, who added that outside discussions could create conflicts of interest and favor-forfavors politicking. She also noted that by electing three commissioners and two atlarge for the county that the two atlarge commissioners could all still come from just one or all of the three

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Doing the most difficult things first The other day I found myself facing a situation where I had to have a difficult conversation with someone very close and special to me. And the more I thought about it and waited, the more difficult the conversation was becoming in my head and I almost talked myself out of raising the issue and having the discussion. Then I remembered something that Zig Ziglar used to say, “If you ever have to kiss a frog you will want to kiss it right away, because the longer you wait, the bigger and uglier that frog is going to become.” And then the thought will become so gross that we will eventually just avoid it completely. Have you ever been in a situation where there was a difficult task, or something that you just did not want to do? Maybe it was going to be a terrible or fierce conversation you had to have and the simple thought of it was giving you heartburn and a head-

ache. The fact is that the more we delay or avoid the task or discussion, the more our minds take over, and our imagination creates scenarios that are far worse and more horrific than what the reality will actually be. Additionally, as we go about our day, or our week, or maybe even our weekend, the more that we carry the burden of having to do what we ultimately have to do, the less

productive we are in all other areas of life. Not only are we less productive, we become distracted, and other things that we enjoy doing and people we appreciate being around are forced to suffer along with us as we are just not ourselves during this time. On the positive side, when we finally get the action item we have been dreading off our plate, deal with it and get it past us, we are liberated and have freed ourselves up to get back to doing the things that bring us happiness and allow us to focus on our goals and other tasks at hand. Now don’t mistake this as a suggestion for rushing into action and calling someone out, initiating a tough talk, or tackling a less than desirable activity. The recommended approach is to make sure that we have taken the time to consider the “why” behind the difficult task, thinking through and considering

Arvada Police looking for possible fraud victims Chisholm suspected of conning residents through contract work Staff Report Arvada police are seeking individuals who may have been victims of fraud. Matthew Chisholm, 30, of Florida was arrested in Rock Spring, Wyo. for an active warrant out of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office for motor vehicle theft. According to Arvada Police, Chisholm also stole a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle from Arvada; he took the motorcycle for a test drive and did not return on Aug.

9. On Aug. 14, a U-Haul truck originally rented by Chisholm was found at an apartment complex in Arvada. The company reported the truck as stolen after it was not Chisholm returned by the contracted date. Inside the UHaul were pawn and rental slips and a chainsaw. Chisholm rented equipment from a local business to pose as a handyman and tree trimmer and then pawned the equipment, constituting theft of the equipment, according to police.

Chisholm is also being investigated for fraud for contracting with customers to perform tree trimming or household repairs, taking the money and disappearing, never performing the agreed upon services. One elderly Colorado couple is already known as a victim of Chisholm; they gave him $2,500 to work on their residence and the work was never done. Arvada Police are now looking for other potential fraud victims. Chisholm is described as 5-feet-7-inches with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone who hired Chisholm to do contract work is asked to call Arvada police at 720-8986900.

carefully what we have to say or do. Maybe at least practicing the 24-hour rule to give ourselves time to think it through is the minimal approach. But at the end of the day, when we have thought it through and know with absolute certainty that we must take care of the issue or challenge, we should make it the very next thing that we do. Is there something looming over your head or heart that you know that you need to do but have put it off out of dreading the event or outcome? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we tackle those ugly frogs first, the rest of our day will be better than good. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

Regional news in a huRRy Arvada legislator recognized Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, DArvada, recently received two separate awards for her work on behalf of the mentally ill and the developmentally disabled. Kraft-Tharp was recognized by the Jefferson Center for Mental Health and the Colorado Behavioral Council on Aug. 26 for her work on mental health bills that she sponsored during her freshman year at the Legislature this year. The award comes on the heels of another award that Kraft-Tharp recently received from Alliance Colorado. The organization named her the Legislator of the Year for helping to raise awareness for persons with developmental disabilities during this year’s legislative session.

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‘Dream’ speech still a call for promise Many people have heard or read the entire Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” speech — more than once. Many of our readers can recite a favorite phrase or two. We recognize the power of the words. The famous speech — among the most important of the 20th century — came to the forefront of the American consciousness once again with its 50th anniversary Aug. 28, rather than on Martin Luther King Day, which is celebrated each year in the cold of January. With this, we are reminded the speech reverberated in the heat of summer when about 250,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., as part of a peaceful march on Washington for jobs and freedom. Due to press deadlines we don’t know

our view how President Barack Obama may have marked the occasion in a speech scheduled this week on the very steps of the Lincoln Memorial where King stood. We know that while we trust certain themes resonate with both men, different insights are expected: One saw the world as an civil-rights activist and pastor, while the other is viewing the world as an elected official of such high stature as president. But we expect the world will have heard an appropriate tribute and comment related

to King’s words from the president. We agree with the view that the country has come a long way in racial equality but has much further to go. To King’s dream, many people are still not judged on the content of their character instead of the color of their skin. King referred to the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and said, “It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked ‘insufficient funds.’” Fifty years ago the crowd reacted loudly to these words, and to many, the words hold true today. After all, with current data

in hand, unemployment in the black community still commonly hovers at twice the level of the white community. But we do recognize that the inspiration of this speech has helped to improve laws and behavior, helping the country put its best foot forward as a nation that recognizes the strength and fairness called for in embracing its diversity. As King said, “we cannot walk alone.” King’s speech and Martin Luther King Day hold special places in our country, inspiring people to work toward the American promise. We are part of the cause and walk forward recalling the words from the dream speech, “Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado.” Let there be justice and let it begin with us.

Another school year, Is it important to have art? another set of issues question of the week

This week in our question of the week we asked: Why is it important for a city to have artistic opportunities?

It’s a wonderful opportunity to create a great space, and enhance the values of the community. - Dave Ruchman

Art connects people with emotions, and it makes them feel. - Bill Marino

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Last week I wrote about adventures, and so, this week, I thought I’d explore a few of the new adventures we’re all in for as a new school year starts up. For a refreshing change of pace, nobody is talking about program cuts and budget shortfalls and layoffs. Thank you, Jeffco voters! On the other hand, we did make the nightly news last week for our school fees. In my house, the “sticker shock moment” was to the tune of $900, but by the time we’d gone through and eliminated all the unnecessary fees, that number was a lot less, our stress level amped down, and we stopped muttering the phrase “free public education my ... “ My daughter’s middle school is piloting a program to have kids bring their own tablets to school to work on. As Principal Tara Pena explained, “we want our students to be prepared for the 21st century, and you can’t do that using a 19th century model classroom.” This is a wonderful initiative, and I’m looking forward to seeing what this school comes up with to challenge students. My only question is this: how many fourth-graders will the schools have to hire to conduct inservices for teachers to teach them all the ins and outs of the iPads and Kindles? You’re also probably going to hear a lot about Common Core State Standards this fall. This is an initiative to align every state’s testing regimes and curriculum outcomes to a rigorous national set of expectations, and which some 37 states have already chosen to adopt. The Denver Post has already come out in favor of this, and there is a lot of support for this in education circles. Likewise, there is a lot of trepidation (and some outright hostility) about this from some quarters, especially regarding the content of the reading lists and the abdication of local control. Personally, I’m taking a “wait and see” approach. Bill Bennett, the Secretary of Education under Ronald Reagan, said in a

recent interview that “it’s all in the implementation,” and Jay Mathews, the education reporter for the Washington Post, said, “I respect and admire the people who put Common Core together ... I just don’t think it’s going to work.” So, if you’re really energized about Common Core, my advice is to get involved: talk to your school board members, become a school board member (there’s an opening!), and find ways to make sure the people responsible for the implementation of this hear your concerns and address them. And lastly, in the next few weeks, you’re going to start to buried under advertising for and against a billion dollar a year tax hike “for the schools.” May want to put your helmets on — this particular campaign could get pretty ugly. So, in the end, when you look at all this, it seems to me the real adventure isn’t just the things that are going on; it’s that all of this is going on at the same time! The good thing is that, in individual classrooms and schools all across the county, the teachers are done with meetings and trainings and are happily getting back to doing what they do best: Working with kids. For the rest of you? Well, strap in, folks: This could be a bumpy ride. 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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When an elementary school friend and I decided to go trekking in Nepal at the end of this year, she mentioned that this is one om- item on her bucket list. You’re probably the familiar with the concept of a bucket list, where we collect those dreams or advenation tures or accomplishments we hope to aws achieve while we still have time. I’ve never fully embraced the notion of a its bucket list, though, for a variety of reasons. gOne is that I’m not very good at planning or in ahead. Another is that I’m pretty open to we what else might be out there ... how could ng I list places and people and activities that I don’t even know about yet? meri- Then, last week, I learned of a writer, and Rachel Weight, who developed her antithe bucket list, a collection of things she just the won’t do or will ever have to do. She begins each item on her list with “I will never…” with as in “I will never skydive” and “I will never pay money to see a scary movie.” (I agree

with her about the scary movies, but after skydiving in recent years to celebrate a milestone birthday, I will definitely do it again. In fact, if I did have a bucket list, skydiving would have been at the top.) So I like where Rachel Weight is going with her anti-bucket list. She says that although she’s all for adventure, she also feels freedom in declaring the things she doesn’t want to do. That got me thinking about what would be on my own list ... and

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Great to take a stand The City of Arvada has some major changes coming our way courtesy of FasTracks and AURA initiatives. Recently, after a six-hour council meeting, the Wal-Mart application was approved. Our voices were allowed to be heard for and against Wal-Mart building a store in Arvada, and they have been heard during this whole process. Keep up the conversation! Change isn’t easy, and Arvada has some major changes in store for us. Most, if not all of us, welcome some change in Arvada. But, not all of us agree on what those changes should be or what they should look like. However, we have a government system that allows us to be heard. I was impressed as most of the testimonies given at the council meeting regarding the

Wal-Mart store were well thought out and communicated. I believe our voices were heard. The community has a say in many ways. Citizens of Arvada participated in the new design guidelines for Olde Town Arvada alongside staff and development professionals, so as to collaborate the best solution. We are also free to speak at any council meeting as well as to their elected council person. I encourage my fellow citizens to continue to speak up about all these changes, and let your voice be heard. Arvada is a great place to live, shop, and work. Let’s keep it our beautiful township with new ideas, solutions, and collaboration. Stand up and be heard. Andrea Wright Arvada

what I would call it. I decided that mine is an un-bucket list. “un” as in un-full, empty. I’m going to work on emptying a bucketful of contents that I don’t need anymore. Therefore: I will un-stuff. About a year ago, I embarked on a divesting campaign, reducing the amount of things I own by selling some, giving some away, and just plain tossing some out. I’ve lightened my physical load considerably, and there’s more yet to go. I will un-remember. I once told a very good friend that I can forgive, but not forget. She said that meant I really didn’t forgive, but I don’t agree. Some experiences should be remembered so that we don’t get ourselves into similar situations again. But I also have a memory full of small slights and misunderstandings that I can let go of. So I will.

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EMERGENCY DISPATCHER Communications Officer (Emergency 911 Dispatcher), City of Black Hawk. Hiring range is $42,437 - $48,803, DOQ/E. Position is responsible for the operation of the emergency communications console including the receipt of calls and proper dispatch of appropriate equipment and personnel to provide assistance to the citizens and visitors of Black Hawk in the areas of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Requires high school diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must successfully complete several preemployment tests including but not limited to typing, mathematical and multi-tasking skills, psychological exam, physical exam, drug testing and background investigation as conditions of employment. If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit www.cityofblackhawk. org for application documents and more information on the Black Hawk Police Department. To be considered for this opportunity, please forward a completed City application, Police Background Questionnaire, and copies of certifications and driver’s license to Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or by fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are not accepting e-mailed application documents at this time. We will begin processing your application upon receipt of all application documents. EOE.

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The Colorado Dept of Transportation is hiring temporary positions in Morrison, Golden, Coal Creek, Empire and Idaho Springs for the 2013 - 2014 winter season. Must have a valid Colorado CDL class B or higher with proper endorsements. For more information and an application call 303-278-2047

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Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Airport is currently accepting applications for a dependable full-time general laborer to perform a variety of semi-skilled & unskilled general labor duties including grounds & building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, sprinkler repair, preventive vehicle maintenance & radio communications. A viable candidate must be fluent in both written and spoken English; able to perform strenuous activity for long periods of time in various weather conditions from extreme hot to extreme cold; have the flexibility to be on-call during inclement weather and to work alternate shifts including weekends for snow removal, mowing and other special projects that may arise. Typical work schedule: 7 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday. A valid Colorado Driver’s license and HS diploma or GED required. Experience in building or construction maintenance including heavy equipment operation a plus. Starting hourly wage is $14.35 -$14.80. Excellent benefits after 60 days. Apply in person to the Airport Authority at 7800 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO 80112 or obtain an application at www.centennialairport.com. EOE

arc Thrift Stores is seeking a CDL dispatcher to oversee its tractor/trailer fleet. Requirements must include: -2 years minimum dispatch, -supervisory experience, -proficiency in Excel, -knowledge of the Denver metro area and surrounding cities, -knowledge of DOT regulations, -Organizational skills, and is detail oriented. Be able to adapt to changing circumstances and make good decisions. Must have no criminal record, DUI, and must pass a drug test. Full time, competitive wages and benefits offered. Please apply at 5943 N Broadway, Denver 80216.

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Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) and Foremen for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.

Drivers: 6K Sign-on bonus. CDL-A-Route Delivery. MBM Foodservice in Aurora. Regional. 70K Avg.annual salary+Ben. Apply: www.mbmcareers.com 909-912-3725

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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

Highlands Ranch Golf Club

now hiring part time Maintenance Crew and Server/Bartender positions. All applicants must be able to pass background check. DU is an EO/ADA employer. To apply online http://dujobs.org and search by position Server/Bartender or Maintenance.

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No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com Medical Needed full time MA, LPN or RN in Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office. Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756

Nail Tech- Highlands Ranch. Built in clientele at Wind Crest Retirement Community. Must be licensed, mature and experienced. Wed.-Fri. 9-4 50% commission. Linda 303-522-3612

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Garage Sales

2004 New Holland TC21D Tractor and rear blade $7500 303-880-3841

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales Arvada

Moving Sale 10283 West 68th Way off of Miller at 68th Way Friday & Saturday August 30th & 31st 8am-5pm Household Items, Tools, Craft Supplies, Christmas Decorations, Appliances & Misc.

Arvada WE-MOVED-IN-TOGETHER-ANDHAVE-TWO-OF-EVERYTHINGAND-NEED-TO-PURGE YARD SALE!! This Saturday only 8/30 8AM-2PM at 7187 w 79th Drive, Arvada. Please don't come before 8AM... we don't want to get up that early on a Saturday. Golden August 30-31 9am-4pm 16449 W. 55th Dr., Golden, CO 80403 (55th and EasleyRd.) A huge multifamily garage sale with a variety of items including kitchen equipment, tools, decorative items, holiday items and much much more. There will also be a lot of free items to choose from. Parker Hidden Village Estate Sale 8/309/1 at 6621 N Village Rd, Parker All Furniture and household items are being sold. Several nice antique pieces, TV's , electronics, Tools, Pool Table, Snow Blower, Exercise Equip., clothing and more.Follow E Hilltop to Alpine Dr to N Village Rd, East to Sale.

Parker Hidden River Multi-Family Cul-De-Sac Sale Willowbend Lane Friday & Saturday August 30th & 31st 8am

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Huge moving sale Sept 12th, 13th,14th,15th 8am-5pm 12554 W 61st Ave All oak furniture, tile inlaid 6 person table and chair, curio cab., book cases, oak entertainment center w/tv, roll top desk/ chair, file cab. Barn Wood furniture Call 303-550-9143 to see

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Arts & Crafts Sons of Italy annual Craft and Gift Fair

Holiday Crafters Wanted November 8th & 9th Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-4 5925 West 32nd Ave Wheat Ridge 80033 Applications now available www.osiadenver.org or call 303-462-0985

Furniture Couch - Green Leather $100 720-962-9202 Made in USA - Traditional Sofa & Loveseat, perfect condition $175 1 coffee table, 2 end tables, solid oak $90 (303)422-7839

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Musical SINGERS WANTED! The Arvada Chorale gives voice

to classical and popular music! For more than 35 years, the Chorale has presented performances of Holiday, Jazz, Broadway, Latin and Celtic music! The Arvada Chorale is expanding its membership for the 2013/14 concert season. All vocal parts needed. The process is easy! Just email info@arvadachorale.org or call 303-368-4003 to set up an audition time. For more information regarding the August 26th auditions, please see our website. Thank you! www.arvadachorale.org

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Lost Sheltie / Shetland Sheepdog / Miniature Collie. Looks like mini Lassie. Brown and white. Very timid, do not approach, he will run. Please call immediately and try to get a picture of him for identification purposes, if possible. 303-8098222 or 720-212-8269 anytime 24/7.

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1983 GMC Vandera sleeper van 120,000 miles, $1400 (303)688-6737 cell 303-668-3644

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2001 Chevy Duramax diesel LS 3500 4WD extended cab$15,000 119,537 miles. Duramax 6600 V8 engine, Alison 5 speed automatic trans. 4 wheel drive locking differential rear axle, custom utility bed w/tool boxes. AC, AM/FM stereo, off road skid plate package. 303548-2033

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Dont miss this! Just reduced $17,900, like new, barely used 2010 Keystone Hideout 27' w/slide out Trvl trailer, over 1k extra acces. incl. 303-771-1688

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PUBLIC MEETINGS Jefferson County Open Space is asking residents to attend public meetings to discuss the Open Space Master Plan. Meetings last from 6-8 p.m. and begin with a short presentation will begin about 6:15 p.m. followed by group interaction. Ideas and suggestions can be submitted through comment cards or by email using the subject “Master Plan” to trock@jeffco.us. The final meeting is Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Indian Tree Golf Course Clubhouse, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

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SATURDAY/AUG. 31, SEPT. 4-5, SEPT. 13-14 HIGH HOLIDAYS B’nai Chaim, a Reform Jewish congregation serving southwest metro Denver, will celebrate the High Holidays at the temple, 4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison, according to the following schedule: Saturday, Aug. 31, S’lichot; Wednesday, Sept. 4, Erev Rosh HaShanah; Thursday, Sept. 5, Rosh HaShanah; Friday, Sept. 13, Erev Yom Kippur; and Saturday, Sept. 14, Yom Kippur. Visit www. bnaichaim.org for details and times of each service. Non-members

BOOSTERS EVENT Jog in the Bog, a 5K run and 1K walk presented by the Standley Lake Athletic Boosters, is Monday, Sept. 2. The event includes entertainment, snacks, water, raffle prizes, race awards, T-shirts, dunk tank and other activities. Opening ceremonies start at 8:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Event starts and finishes at SLHS athletic fields. Registration is available at www. standleylakeboosters.com or you can register at 7 a.m. on event day. Sponsors, event day vendors, volunteers and interested parties can contact www.slhs.boosters@gmai.com for more information. TUESDAY/SEPT. 3

Fundraiser successful despite rain and hail Folks turn out for the annual rare and novel night at Bandimere By Amy Woodward

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LIFETREE CAFÉ The impact of homelessness on children will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Children With No Place to Call Home: Helping Kids in Crisis,” features a filmed visit with homeless children and their parents, as well as with agency workers who assist homeless children. An estimated one in 50 children is homeless. Approximately 40 percent of those children are 5 years old or younger. 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 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. TUESDAY/SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24 CARE TRAINING Home Instead Training Center offers free Alzheimer’s CARE training workshops at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17 and Sept. 24 at 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Denver. Home Instead serves the south Denver area, including Centennial, Littleton, Englewood and Lakewood. The CARE program incorporates a hands-on approach to help families deal with difficult behavioral changes that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. During the workshop, program experts will teach caregivers how to manage behaviors, encourage engagement and care for themselves while caring for their loved one. To reserve a spot, call 303-389-5700. Your Week continues on Page 19

With a sudden down pour of rain and hail, with lighting that seemed to strike at just the top of the mountain, guests at Bandimere Speedway were committed to supporting children and teen literacy programs. The 13th annual Rare and Novel Night held by the Jefferson County Library Foundation, whose mission is to help foster Jeffco public libraries and their programs through fundraising events, experienced a severe thunderstorm during the event on Aug. 22, but raised an estimated $23,000 for county literacy programs. “I support it wholeheartedly,” said foundation board member Ann Stumpf. “We need to make sure that our children in Colorado grow up to be extremely successful.” Stumpf’s husband Jeff donated a catered tailgate event from Big Kahuna BBQ in Golden. Over 150 books were donated for this year’s event from brand new bestsellers to vintage collections, and children’s books. There were other items for auction such as a seven night vacation package at a Lahaina oceanfront studio condo in Maui

worth $2,500, to smaller items including wine baskets, martini sets, and cookie baskets donated from the Colorado Cookie Company. “It’s amazing the donations we get,” said Natalie Martinez, executive director for Jeffco library foundation. All proceeds from the auctions fund Jeffco public libraries literacy program such as the Summer Reading Club, the Traveling Children’s Library, and JCPL To-Go. JCPL is a new project that features ereader tablets that library patrons can check out instead of paper books. An additional 13 projects are anticipated for next year, though they are still in the primary stages of development. Rare and novel night themed “Rock, Race & Read,” offered guests a chance to race Z28 Camaro’s for $250. But the race came to a halt after lightning began to hit. Everyone rushed to the tent constructed at the top of the stadium, and soon after, a hard rain began to fall. Bandimere officials announced that all racing will be cancelled. “I have never seen it rain like this in my entire life,” said Martinez. “Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise,” she said. “Everybody will be in here bidding up stuff.” Racing was rescheduled for Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. To purchase a ticket to race or to make a donation, contact Natalie Martinez at 303-403-5075 or via email at Natalie.martinez@jeffcolibrary.org.

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ar is hell. This simple adage has been used time and time again to try and convey the horror and loss that comes along with war. The Edge Theatre’s latest production, “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo” takes audiences into the aftermath of battle, to see how those affected by war dealt with life after all the deaths, and life after death. “Bengal Tiger” — a Colorado premiere — will run at the theater, 1560 Teller St., Aug. 30 through Sept. 29. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. “Every now and then people get a chance to go to a play that is really transformative, and can change your experience of what a theater can do,” said director Richard Cowden. “From the moment we got this script, we wanted it to be a landmark show for The Edge, and really raise the bar for what you can see here.” The story of “Bengal Tiger” takes place in Baghdad in 2003, shortly after the American invasion. Two soldiers are guarding a tiger (Paul Page), who speaks to the audience about what it’s been like living in the Baghdad zoo for 12 years, and how things have changed since the invasion. “The tiger is the only one who is really aware of the audience and speaks to them,” Page said. “The audience sees the tiger as a scrappy, older IF YOU GO guy, who is really questioning the existence WHAT: “Bengal of God.” Tiger at the Life and death intermingle in the play, Baghdad Zoo” as the tiger is dispatched fairly quickly, but instead of being freed, he ends up wanderWHERE: The ing Baghdad as a ghost. Other characters Edge Theatre join him in a metaphysical quest to find out 1560 Teller St., what, if anything, is out there for them. Lakewood “I think the play poses more questions than it answers, but it’s really interesting to WHEN: Aug. 30 play the intensity of these moments,” Page through Sept. 29 said. “The show is supposed to generate Fridays and Saturthese questions about the audience’s belief days - 8 p.m. systems.” Sundays - 6 p.m. Cowden said the play doesn’t have a typical narrative, or really any good guys or bad COST: $20-$22 guys, and that has made it both an extremely INFORMATION: challenging and rewarding project. 303-232-0363 or “The set design work is really incredwww.theedgethible. We wanted it to look like the inside of eater.com a bombed out building, and the furniture

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Paul Page plays a tiger lost in the streets of Baghdad in The Edge Theatre’s production of “Bengal Tiger in the Baghdad Zoo.” Courtesy photo would be all there for the actors in the form of crates and things like that,” he said. “We also spend a lot of time on the costumes and props to make sure there were as accurate as possible.” Another thing that Cowden said is unique about the show is how much of it is in Arabic, and how hard the actors worked to get the language right. “The Arabic in the show goes untranslated, so the actors had to find a way to get across the meaning of the words without that,” he said. Cowden said people who love the theater will find the ambition of “Bengal Tiger” amazing, and people who don’t much enjoy the theater will see a lot of interesting, contemporary stuff that will engage them. “It’s really hard-hitting, and really interesting,” Page said.

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Government Legals Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-WA-07 entitled Water Main Vault Piping and Gate Valve Replacement will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after August 22, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1 LS Remove and replace piping inside 10” dia PRV vault 1 LS Remove and replace piping inside 24” dia Butterfly valve vault 6 EA Remove and replace Public Notice 12” dia. Gate valve and box 1 EA Remove and replace 10” dia. Gate ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS valve and box Miscellaneous items include connections to existing traffic control, water Sealed bidsfacilities, for the construction of City main fittings and other of Arvada, Project No’s.appurtenances 13-ST-15 and Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers 13-ST-17 entitled, W. 56th Avenue must be familiar with the current City of Sidewalk CompletionCode (Wadsworth ByArvada Engineering of Standards pass Specifications to Lamar Street)for andthe Balsam Street and Design and Sidewalk Improvements Railroad Construction of Public(BNSF Improvements, dated JulyPlace), 19, 2011, which will be comto W. 54th will be received at the bined with Bid Documents to form office of thethe City Engineer until 1:00 PMthe Contract Documents the Project. on September 10, 2013for and then publiclyA copy of the Standards may be obtained opened readofaloud. from theand office City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified

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and Gate Valve Replacement will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after August 22, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1 LS Remove and replace piping inside 10” dia PRV vault 1 LS Remove and replace piping inside 24” dia Butterfly valve vault 6 EA Remove and replace 12” dia. Gate valve and box 1 EA Remove and replace 10” dia. Gate valve and box Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings and other appurtenances Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Patrick Dougherty, P.E. City Engineer

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LegalBID Notice No.: 80232 consisting of The DOCUMENTS, First Publication: August 22, 2013 Advertisement forSeptember Bids, Information Last Publication: 5, 2013for Bidders, Special CondiPublisher:Sample WheatForms, Ridge Transcript tions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, and the Arvada Press Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room,

1 LS Remove and replace piping inside 10” dia PRV vault 1 LS Remove and replace piping inside 24” dia Butterfly valve vault 6 EA Remove and replace 12” dia. Gate valve and box 1 EA Remove and replace 10” dia. Gate valve and box Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings and other appurtenances Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Patrick Dougherty, P.E. City Engineer

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Legal Notice No.: 80232 First Publication: August 22, 2013 Last Publication: September 5, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-WA-08 entitled Water Main Cathodic Protection System Upgrades will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 11:00 am on September 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, SuiteWest 115,Fillmore, Denver, Colorado 308 Suite 101,80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Colorado System atSprings, Colorado 80907 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System www.rockymountainbidsystem.com at Nowww.rockymountainbidsystem.com. cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtainedon or www.rockymountainbidsystem.com after August 22, 2013. Bid documents at on may also be obtained at Bid the Documents office of the or after August 23, 2013. City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per may also be obtained at the office of the set, which is non-refundable. City Engineer QUANTITIES upon paymentOF of $30.00 ESTIMATED THE per set, which is non-refundable. MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 2 EA Furnish and Install deepwell ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE groundbed system MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 2 EA Furnish and Install bond station Asphalt Removal: 930 SY 1 LS Perform continuity testing of spiral 6” vertical Curb and Gutter: 225 LF welded steel pipeline

Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-WA-08 entitled Water Main Cathodic Protection System Upgrades will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 11:00 am on September 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after August 22, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 2 EA Furnish and Install deepwell groundbed system 2 EA Furnish and Install bond station 1 LS Perform continuity testing of spiral welded steel pipeline 1 LS Furnish and install shallow groundbed system 10 EA Furnish and install sacrificial anode banks 20 EA Furnish and Install cathodic protection test stations Miscellaneous items include energizing each cathodic protection system, start up procedures to determine system output and adjustment for proper system settings. Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Concrete Sidewalk: 1,195 Improvements, SY dated July 19, 2011, which will be comAsphalt Patching: TONS to form the bined with the Bid174 Documents Seeding –Documents Low Water Mix: 11,010 SF Contract for the Project. A Inlet Construction: 4 EA may be obtained copy of the Standards from thesubcontractors office of City and Engineer upon a Bidders, suppliers non-refundable payment of $30.00. must be familiar with the current City ofThe Standards are also available in the EnginArvada Engineering Code of Standards eering section of the City’s web site at and Specifications Holders for the Design www.arvada.org. will beand notified Construction of Publicrevisions Improvements, when supplemental and addidated are Julyavailable 19, 2011, as which beadopted. tions theywillare Holders responsible for keeping curcombinedare with the Bid Documents to form rent their CityDocuments of Arvada Engineering Code the Contract for the Project. of Standards and Specifications. A copy of the Standards may be obtained Project Engineer for the work is Timothy from the office the City Engineer upon R. Hoos, P.E. ofPhone 720-898-7644

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, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after August 22, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 2 EA Furnish and Install deepwell groundbed system 2 EA Furnish and Install bond station 1 LS Perform continuity testing of spiral welded steel pipeline 1 LS Furnish and install shallow groundbed system 10 EA Furnish and install sacrificial anode banks 20 EA Furnish and Install cathodic protection test stations Miscellaneous items include energizing each cathodic protection system, start up procedures to determine system output and adjustment for proper system settings. Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Patrick Dougherty, P.E. City Engineer

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Legal Notice No.: 80233 First Publication: August 22, 2013 Last Publication: September 5, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

2 EA Furnish and Install deepwell groundbed system 2 EA Furnish and Install bond station 1 LS Perform continuity testing of spiral welded steel pipeline 1 LS Furnish and install shallow groundbed system 10 EA Furnish and install sacrificial anode banks 20 EA Furnish and Install cathodic protection test stations Miscellaneous items include energizing each cathodic protection system, start up procedures to determine system output and adjustment for proper system settings. Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Patrick Dougherty, P.E. City Engineer

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Legal Notice No.: 80233 First Publication: August 22, 2013 Last Publication: September 5, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE The following Council Bills were CONTINUED by the City Council of the City of Arvada to September 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.: CB13-033: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land into the City of Arvada, Betsy Wieland, 16595 W. 82nd Ave. CB13-034: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Betsy Wieland, from Jefferson County SR-1 (Suburban Residential) to City of Arvada R-CE (Residential-Countryside Estate), and from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 1.39 du/ac., and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 16595 W. 82nd Ave. Legal Notice No.: 80244 First Publication: August 29, 2013 Last Publication: August 29, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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1 LS Furnish and install shallow groundbed system 10 EA Furnish and install sacrificial anode banks

CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Patrick Dougherty, P.E. City Engineer

a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. The Project Engineer for this work is Matt Knight, at 720-898-7660, or mknight@ arvada.org. CITY OF ARVADA Date: 08/23/13

Patrick Dougherty, P.E. - City Engineer 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002 Legal Notice No.: 80245 First Publication: August 29, 2013 Last Publication: September 5, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and The Arvada Press

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WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 4

COMING SOON/SEPT. 7, SEPT. 14, SEPT. 21, SEPT. 28, OCT. 5

HOLY DAYS Congregation Beth Evergreen will begin the celebra-

FALL GARDENING Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St.,

tion of its 40th anniversary as a Jewish cultural and spiritual center with the High Holy Days, which start at sundown Wednesday, Sept. 4, and continue Sept. 5-6 and Sept. 13-14. While High Holy Day services are open to the community, tickets and reservations are required and can be made at www.bethevergreen.org.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 5 LAKEWOOD AAUW Congresswoman Diana DeGette will speak

about women’s health issues she has worked on in Congress that have passed and others she hopes to get passed in the future at a Lakewood AAUW program at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Holy Sheppard Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. There will be time for questions. Drinks will be available at 11:30 a.m., for those who wish to bring a sack lunch. Call Margaret Greivel at 303-980-0566 or Barb O’Neil at 303-237-7982. This presentation is open to the public.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/SEPT. 6-30 BASKET DISPLAY Spirits in the Wind Gallery features the baskets of the Wounaan and Embera Indians from the Darien Rainforest of Panama. The gallery is at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com or call 303-279-1192. COMING SOON/SEPT. 6, OCT. 4, NOV. 1, DEC. 6, JAN. 3, FEB. 7, MARCH 7 ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST American Legion Post 161 hosts the Arvada Roundtable Breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The meeting is open to the public and allows attendees to hear what issues are being addressed by city, county, state and federal levels of government from the government representatives. COMING SOON/SEPT. 7

Arvada, offers free classes for gardeners on Saturdays this fall. Registration not required unless noted. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com for details. Upcoming classes are:

“PERENNIAL GARDENING in the Fall” from 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7. This is the perfect time to set the stage for next year’s garden. Plant perennials and bulbs for season long beauty and review the basic maintenance for keeping your garden healthy and beautiful.

“LANDSCAPING YOUR Colorado Garden” from 2-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7, and from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Discover trees, shrubs and perennials that work well in our region. The class will cover plant combinations and basic design principles that create curb appeal and enhance your outdoor living spaces. Special emphasis on drought tolerant plants that are durable and require lower maintenance.

“PLANTING FALL Bulbs” from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

Plant bulbs now for color next spring. Discover new varieties of tulips and daffodils as well as other interesting and unique types of bulbs. Learn how to prepare your soil and maintain for years of beauty.

Mid-century modern celebration

As a “mid-century modern” woman, I love the idea of celebrating this Wheat Ridge event — Mid Century and Modern

COMING SOON/SEPT. 9 TRAINING TALK Training With Grace dog training center offers free talks 7-9 p.m. Mondays at 9100 W. 6th Ave. in Lakewood. As the Trainer is the topic for Monday, Sept. 9. Send questions in

advance for this Q&A talk. Email ashley@trainingwithgrace.com.

COMING SOON/SEPT. 9, SEPT. 16, OCT. 26 APPLICATION DEADLINE The second annual Stober Elementary School arts and crafts fair is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the school, about five minutes away from Colorado Mills Mall. The deadline to apply to be part of the fair is Monday, Sept. 9, and applicants will be notified of acceptance on Sept. 16. The fair will feature more than 35 booths of handmade crafts, food and seasonal items. Contact annedrobny@gmail.com to apply for a 64-square-foot booth space. COMING SOON/SEPT. 10 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection Changing Seasons luncheon is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations. COMING SOON/SEPT. 10 GREAT DEPRESSION Join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, for a look at the Great Depression. We will examine the origins of the depression and its legacy, as well as take a look at it through the lens of our current economic environment. Program is free and takes place at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave. No RSVP required.

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“GROWING GREAT Garlic” from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

LECTURE SERIES Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum’s fall Sunday

Outside magazine’s 18 best towns to live in. Carbondale, 30 miles north of ski mecca Aspen, was named to list because of its “killer farmers markets on Wednesdays, its quick access to adventure” and plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Outside, an active-lifestyle and adventuretravel magazine, touted the 44-mile paved Rio Grande Trail that runs from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, with a spur up the Crystal River, and also noted the easy access to world-class biking, fly-fishing, rock-climbing, kayaking and running at Carbondale’s doorstep. Read more about Carbondale at www.outsideonline.com/ adventure-travel/north-america/unitedstates/Best-Towns-2013-CarbondaleColorado.html As for Fort Collins, the magazine wrote how the beer culture helped support the biking community, particularly mentioning New Belgium Brewing Co. Fort Collins earned its spot on the list also because of closeness to backcountry terrain (like 10,276-foot Cameron Pass) and prime location on the brown-trout-filled Cache La Poudre River. Read more about Fort Collins at www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/north-america/united-states/ Editors-Choice-Fort-Collins-Colorado. html.

Recreation Center will offer a Somatics Neuromuscular Reeducation class from 5:30-6 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 14. The Sept. 9 class will last an hour, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., while the rest are half an hour. Focusing on the shoulders, hips, and spine, this class features exercises that balances the body, reduces tight muscles, and releases pain in only six minutes. To register, call 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/registration.

Orchids are beautiful, fascinating and surprisingly easy to grow. Discover how these exotic beauties grow in nature and translate that to your own growing conditions. Learn some of the best varieties for your home and tips and techniques to successfully grow and rebloom orchids.

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NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION The Wheat Ridge

“ORCHIDS – Exotic but Easy” from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

28. Discover the exciting world of garlic, nature’s wonder plant for flavorful food, a healthy body and warding off evil spirits. Learn about the different garlic types and how to grow so that you will have a yearly harvest.

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“FAIRY GARDEN Workshop” from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Enjoy the magic and enchantment of a fairy garden and create your personal retreat for the fairies. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in the class. Registration required; call 303-4247979. Fee for materials will be assessed.

HARVEST FESTIVAL Arvada Associated Modelers presents its 2013 Harvest Festival and a free RC model air show from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Arvada Air Park, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. Spectacular giant scale models, replica Warbirds, real turbine jets, radical helicopters, a “wicked witch” on a flying broom, and a variety of other, unique radio-controlled models will be flown and exhibited. The air show also features celebrity pilots, a full scale fly-in by Flight for Life Colorado, RC flight simulators, many free door prizes, concessions and an opportunity for spectators to try their hand at flying a real RC airplane (also free). Master of Ceremonies will be Arvada City council member at-large Bob Fifer. For information and directions to the flying field, visit www.arvadamodelers.com. PMC WORKSHOP Learn to make pendants or earrings using precious metal clay, a pure silver with a binder that allows artists to work with it like clay. When it is fired, it is 99.9 percent silver. The workshop is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Arvada Ceramic Arts Guild, 5870 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. At this workshop, you will get help with the design of your jewelry and have access to all the tools and materials needed to create a one-ofa-kind piece of art. Call 303-423-0448 or email arvadaceramicarts@

many immigrants came to our shores. Join doll collector and quilt enthusiast Phyllis Stewart on Nov. 10 for Doll, Quilts, Small Quilts: I love ALL little Quilts. Hear about the precious textiles we call doll quilts. The trunk show will include over 100 little quilts and their accompanying quilt racks, doll beds, trunks, miniature sewing machines and other items. This collection includes quilts from most every decade since the mid-1800s. All lectures begin at 2 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the cost includes museum admission and refreshments. Museum members admitted free. The museum is at 1213 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-277-0377.

“TERRARIUMS – Gardens under Glass” from 10-11 a.m. Sat-

urday, Oct. 5. Terrariums add a lush element to your indoor décor. Discover how easy it is to bring the magic of these special gardens to your home. Our expert will demonstrate the range of containers, soil, plants and offer tips and techniques to create glorious gardens in glass.

COMING SOON/SEPT. 8, OCT. 13, NOV. 10 at the Museum lecture series resumes Sunday, Sept. 8, with a presentation about the creation of batik fabric by Megan Woodard. Megan is co-owner of Batik Butik, a company which imports hand-made batik fabric from Bali. Learn how batiks, a longtime favorite of quilters, are made in small batches using centuries-old wax resist techniques. On Oct. 13, historian Jan Thomas will reveal the results of her extensive research on the museum’s Zimmerman Quilt, made in 1842. The quilt tells a sad but hopeful story about a family’s love, the tragedy of sweeping epidemics, and the reasons

Home Tour on Sept. 7. The tour, which will start at the furniture and design store modmood/RETRO Consignment at 7700 W. 44th Ave, will visit six Wheat Ridge homes all in the same vicinity 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 7. The tour, which benefits Wheat Ridge 2020, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is designed to raise awareness about the city’s architectural heritage and roots. Tickets are available for $15 at www. wheatridge2020.org or at modmood/ RETRO Consignment and include admission to an after-party. A tour map will be included on each ticket. Transportation is not provided, so attendees should plan accordingly. Tickets, if available, will be $20 the day of the event. The first tour in 2011 attracted more than 300 people. Event organizers are capping ticket sales at 400 and expecting a sellout. For more information about the Mid Century and Modern Home Tour in Wheat Ridge, contact Mara Owen at 720259-1030 or mowen@wheatridge2020.org.

CATHOLIC

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-Sat Confessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri; Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Arvada Christian Church

Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.

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.

UNITED METHODIsT

8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412

Sunday Worship .............. 9:30 am Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .. 6:30 pm (Free Meals every 3rd Wed)

Nursery Available

S ERVICES 8 &10 am Church School

9 &10 am 6750 Carr St. Arvada, CO 80004

CROSSROADS

303.421.5135 • www.arvadaumc.org Nursery Available

CHURCH OF DENVER

A PLACE TO DO LIFE

SERVICE TIMES Sunday: 9 aM and 10:30 aM WedneSday: 6:30 PM

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES

9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 421-3800 Main

Rev. Dr. John M. O’Lane, Head of Staff Sunday School Adults 9 am / Children 10 am (nursery provided)

Sunday am worship: 10 am (nursery provided)

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a customer who just had his back waxed at GQ Barber Lounge: “I can really feel that numbing stuff you put on my back. … Well, I can’t feel it, but I know it’s numb.” 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 Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Panelists that included David Millard, a fifth-grade teacher at Jeffco’s Webber Elementary School, touted the dashboard’s capability of allowing teachers to better personalize instruction through a more efficient data storage program. “Quality instruction is driven by data,” Millard said. “Data is critical. The formative data that I collect on a daily basis, that’s my bread and butter.” Millard said that teachers often spend much of their time logging in and out of databases that aren’t connected to one another, which he said takes away time for classroom instruction. “There is a critical need for a system to tie together the data that we have,” Millard said. Supporters tried to alleviate security and privacy concerns that dominated the discussion. Matt Cormier, Jeffco’s Education Research and Design executive director, said that even

picketers at the now-closed Safeway, 9517 Ralston Road. “I loved that Safeway and shopped there for over 20 years,” Shirley said. “I was heartbroken when it folded up. I’ve not been a fan of Wal-Mart for a very long time now. I started picketing with them and went to the July 15 council meeting and the next step was to get it to referendum.” Though the group was not able to collect enough signatures to put the

PIF to referendum and on the ballot, Stop Arvada Walmart is not done. “Our plan is that we’re going to run someone for (Councilman-at-Large Don) Allard’s seat as an anti-Wal-Mart candidate and we’re going to continue to oppose the Wal-Mart and make sure all plans are complied with, that they comply with all environmental regulations, ADA regulations and oppose any further changes to the plans, and we’ll be vocal about that,” Hoge said.

though inBloom is capable of maintaining 400 data fields on students, the district will decide which data fields it will use. Cormier also said that inBloom “meets the most stringent federal guidelines for security,” something that was echoed by inBloom representatives, who also attended the meeting. Sharren Bates, the company’s chief product officer, told audience members that whatever data Jeffco decides to use, the information will never be sold or shared with other entities. “What keeps that from happening? It’s federal law,” Bates said. “It’s not because I’m a nice person and would never do that. We do not, will not, cannot … we won’t ever do it.” But those assurances did little to quell the concerns of others. Rachael Stickland, a Jeffco parent, told board members that children are not “widgets” to be experimented with. “I believe it is the collective will that you proceed with great caution,” Stickland said. Kaliah Barnes of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that researches civil liberty issues, said that inBloom’ system offers “too few safeguards for data sent to private compa-

nies.” Barnes recommended that if the district ends up piloting an inBloombacked data system, that it enter into “comprehensive agreements that specifically address confidentiality.” The majority of the audience clearly came into the meeting with concerns about inBloom. Often, panelists who spoke out against inBloom were applauded, while others were met with snickers or even boos. The meeting peaked when Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson tried to quell concerns about the sharing or selling of student data to outside groups. Her comments were met with a spattering of laughter, with one audience member overheard saying, “Gimme a break!” “We have never sold data and we never will,” Stevenson responded, tersely. “I would never, ever sell data on children.” The board did not take action on inBloom. The next step in the process could be for the board to hear a report of findings that will be presented by a Data Management Advisory Council. The council, which is made up of parents, educators and technology experts, will make a “stop” or “go” recommendation regarding inBloom by January 2014.

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Week 3 Football It’s all a blur from Pomona junior receiver Isaac Marquez’ view. Marquez tallied 17 touchdowns and an astounding 1,745 total all-purpose yards last season. Photos by Danny Williams

Jeffco football championship worthy this season? League has chances to shine By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Jeffco football has long been a power in Colorado high school athletics. But this season could be a banner year for Jeffco football across the board. In 5A, 4A and even in 3A, Jeffco has teams that are not only capable of deep playoff runs but perhaps even multiple state champions. Jeffco 5A has two teams that believe they are among the best teams in their classification. Pomona returns nearly a roster that produced 62 total touchdowns — 43 rushing touchdowns. Senior running back Chris Marquez was responsible for 17 touchdowns and an astounding 1,745 total all-purpose yards. Marquez may just be the most dynamic offensive player in the state. But offense isn’t Pomona’s problem. The Panthers returned most of their offense and only a couple of starters from their defense. “Our offense is going to be good, and it has a chance to be special,” Pomona coach Jay Madden said. “But we don’t know exactly what we have yet in our defense. If we can put it all together we will be tough.” Pomona is not the only 5A Jeffco team expected to turn heads this season. Somehow everyone is overlooking Ralston Valley, a team that fell one game short of making it to the state championship game last season. The Mustangs lost a handful of some of their best players from last year’s team but Ralston Valley doesn’t rebuild — they just reload. “Ralston Valley will be back. You may not know some of their guys’ names yet, but they could be really good again,” Madden said. In 4A Jeffco, Wheat Ridge looks to again be the crème of the crop after being ranked the No. 3 team in the state going into 2013. The Farmers proved themselves as one of the best teams in 4A last season, and if it weren’t for injuries some think Wheat Ridge could have won a state title. They have a chance at redemption this season as they return several big-name

Wheat Ridge is hoping to catch fire early on in their schedule this season.

players including senior Tanner Weakland and junior Jordan Jones. Wheat Ridge will be one of the best rushing teams in the state, but whether the team has the goods to make a run at a state title will be determined by how it fares in big regular season match-ups, like at Monarch on Sept. 9 and Denver South on Oct. 11. “We know we could be a really good team, but it is a long road, and it takes a lot of hard work to get to that point. Will we have what it takes? We will see,” Wheat Ridge coach Reid Kahl said.

In 3A, Jeffco D’Evelyn might be a sleeping giant. The Jaguars lost several star talents due to graduation, and while some are counting on D’Evelyn to take a step backwards, the team seems to think it has a chance to be a better this season. “We certainly did lose some star power, but we aren’t a team that is just about one of two guys. This season we have a lot of weapons and a lot of different ways we can hurt teams,” D’Evelyn coach Jeremy Bennett said. D’Evelyn has several high quality receiv-

ers and a better bullpen of running backs that can all hurt you in different ways. Senior receiver Ty McGee might be the most physically dominating receiver in all of 3A football and running back Greg Pearson already has a 100-yard two touchdown game in the books in the Jaguars’ 50-0 blowout victory over Battle Mountain in Week 1. “It’s tough to say what we will be at the end of the season. We have what it takes to be a really good team but we will have to see how the rest of our league shakes out and how we will shake out,” Bennett said.

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Alameda

Last season the Pirates won their first two games of the season before going winless the rest of their schedule (2-8, 0-6 in 3A Metro). This season Alameda plans on another fast start and if the Pirates can find consistency they want many more wins. Alameda will kick the season off hosting Skyview 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Player to Watch: Keep an eye on senior lineman Juan Dominquez.

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The Bulldogs are no longer going to be bullied. Last season head coach Tom Baker brought Arvada back to respectability (5-5, 2-4 in 3A Metro) and the team won more games in 2012 than they did over the four previous seasons combined. Matt Cisneros will now try to build off what Baker accomplished and try to take the Bulldogs to the next level. Arvada will kick off its season playing at Weld Central at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Player to Watch: Versatile senior Jessy Jackson, who might turn into a star in 2013.

looked like they started to figure things out. A-West won two of its last four games after winning only one of its first six games of the season (3-7, 1-4 5A North Metro). Moreover, it wasn’t necessarily that the Wildcats weren’t a good team but maybe more the fact that A-West is one of the toughest football leagues in the entire state. A-West starts the 2013 schedule hosting Overland at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. Players to Watch: Senior Allen Martin and his nine touchdowns from last season return, as well as leading receiver senior Marcus Culhane.

Bear Creek

The Bears weren’t as bad as their record indicated last season (2-8, 0-5 in 5A Super 6). Despite only two wins, Bear Creek continued to fight all season and the second win was a 35-20 victory over Poudre in their last game. Head coach Zach Morris thinks his team learned a lot of last season’s struggles, and this team is ready to get back to the top of their league’s standings this season. The Bears will start their season on the road traveling to Florida to play Okeechobee at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Player to Watch: Sophomore quarterback Nate Madrid might be the breakout player in 5A Super 6 league play this season

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turn to the promise land. The Demons kick off their season playing at Thompson Valley at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. Player to Watch: Keep your eye on junior receiver Cole Greff.

Offensively the Jaguars will be a juggernaut. Defensively they will be a work in progress. But D’Evelyn still could be a very good team this season, and the team thinks it can overcome Conifer for a league championship this season. The Jaguars lost a couple star players to graduation but depthwise they have a chance to be a more complete team this season. D’Evelyn will play at Battle Mountain at Trailblazer Stadium 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Player to Watch: Senior Ty McGee looks like a tight end but the big, strong and fast receiver will be one of 3A Metro’s best allaround players.

Green Mountain

Golden

Last season the Tigers opened up their season winning three of their first four games. The problem is they dropped three of their final four games to close the season (5-5, 2-3 in 5A Super 6). Lakewood couldn’t keep up offensively with its competition down the stretch. This season the Tigers won’t have that same problem as they have perhaps the best of-

The Demons have won only a couple games over the past couple seasons combined (1-9, 0-5 in 4A Mountain) stirring a change at the helm and the addition of new head coach Jason Neely. Already Neely has made an impact on his team, and the school and many people around Jeffco think Golden could soon re-

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fensive player in their league ready for another huge season. As a sophomore Sean Pinson-Boggs rushed for nearly 1,000 yards and recorded 10 touchdowns. As a junior, he might be one of the most dynamic players in the state in 2013. Lakewood will debut at Loveland at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Another Player to Watch: Junior Jacob Romero will be utilized by the Tigers offense.

After back-to-back 7-4 seasons the Rams might be ready to break out. Green Mountain started off last season red hot winning seven of its first eight games, but lost their final three games of the season. This season the Rams have a majority of the best offensive weapons back, and they have a chance to be special in 2013. Green Mountain will host Greeley Central at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19. Player to Watch: Senior running back Josh Einerston averaged 97.8 yards per game last season and had six touchdowns. Those numbers will increase this season.

Pomona

The Panthers always have very high expectations and they usually live up to them. Pomona returns with one of the best offenses in the state (9-3, 4-1 last season), however, they only have a couple starters returning on the defensive side of the ball. If Pomona can put it all together they could be hoisting a state championship trophy come winter. The Panthers open their schedule at Broomfield at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Brothers to Watch: The Marquez Brothers, Chris (senior) and Isacc (junior), are not only from the same womb but they might also be the best one-two punches offensively in the state.

Lakewood

Ralston Valley

Last season the Mustangs fell just short of winning a state title.

And while not many people are talking about Ralston Valley as a title contender again the Mustangs themselves think they can be just as good as they were last season (11-2, 5-0 in 5A North Metro). But it won’t be easy. Besides losing some of the best players to graduation the Mustangs also have to survive a league that includes Pomona, Fairview, Legacy and A-West. Ralston Valley will host Longmont at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Player to Watch: The Mustangs still have some firepower in junior running back Andrew Wingard who recorded 10 rushing touchdowns last season.

Wheat Ridge

The Farmers proved to be one of the best teams in the state last year. This year they have a chance to prove they are the single best team in all of 4A. Armed with a rushing attack that can run over any defense in their league, the Farmers think they might be better than last season. Injuries hurt Wheat Ridge last season and perhaps cost them a state championship. This season they plan on putting a hurting on the rest of the 4A teams. Player to Watch: Keep an eye on junior Dakota Koeneke who might be the Farmers next impact player.

Rotarians wrap up water project Somoto clubs’ and Denver rotarians joint effort puts filters in 448 homes of villagers By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com More than a year of planning, preparation and work culminated July 21 when Rotarians from Colorado and Nicaragua distributed 70 clean-water filters to residents of the small village of San Lucas. Eight Rotarians from the chapter in Somoto, Nicaragua, and Colorado Rotarians Bob Moore of the Littleton chapter and Monty Schmidt of the Westminster chapter assembled the 70 ceramic filters and gave them to the local residents selected by the local priest to receive them. Moore, who was making his third trip to Nicaragua on projects for the Casa Unida foundation and to help with the filter projects, said the Rotarian project exceeded expectations. “The original proposal was to use the Rotarian grants to buy the materials and build 261 bio-sand filter systems,” he said. “We based the project number on the material prices from local Nicaraguan vendors. When they found out what we were doing they reduced material prices so we had money left over and it was decided to use

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Littleton Rotarian Bob Moore, left, hands a ceramic clean water filter to a resident of the area around San Lucas, Nicaragua. Moore and members of the Somoto, Nicaragua, Rotary Club distributed 70 of the filters to residents of the area. Photos by Tom Munds to make the project happen,” Moore said. “Money was needed to build the filters so our club, the Littleton Sunrise Rotary Club and the Aurora Gateway Rotary Club raised about $8,000. We then sent a successful request for additional financial support to the district and to Rotary International which increased the total project funding to about $21,000.”

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Weekend offers Taste, football, mountains Much to do around metro area as summer ends By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com With a long weekend ahead, lucky metro area residents have multiple entertainment options (assuming weather gods cooperate) that include food, art, football, mountains and Taste of Colorado/Festival of Mountain and Plain. We’ll focus on that festival, which started

many years ago as a way to entice folks to come to downtown Denver, and was restarted more recently for the same reason. It’s now known as Taste of Colorado. Admission for four days of activities, food and music is free. Tickets for food and carnival rides are sold. The fest boasts five music stages, 50 restaurants and food trucks, a marketplace with about 280 vendors, a kids’ area, Culinary Showcase, a Festival of Mountain and Plain area that teaches about state history, nature and environment, and traditional arts and crafts.

IF YOU GO Civic Center Park is between Broadway and Bannock streets, 14th and Colfax avenues. With good weather, attendance might reach 500,000, so parking spots are at a premium and the light rail gets one close. Information can be found at ATasteofColorado.com and 303-295-6330. Included: Navajo weaving, spinning, rug braiding, lace crocheting, felting, quilting and blacksmithing. The Raptor Foundation will also bring live birds to the area and teach about con-

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