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Feeding the community Salon donates one ton to local food bank By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Many needy families across Arvada will not go hungry via a series of moisture-locking paraffin wax treatments. Jeri Damge, owner of the Arvada Nail Shoppe, along with staff and a few customers delivered more than 2,300 pounds of donated, nonperishable food items to the Arvada Community Food Bank (ACFB) on Friday. The items, collected over the month of December, are part of the salon’s annual food drive for the
needy. “We’ve probably been doing this for seven to eight years,” Damge said, “Every year the need over there (ACFB) grows and you never know, any one can be one paycheck away (from hunger).” Started in 2006 with around 200 pounds of food, the drive has steadily grown, seeing more than a ton of food donated regularly over the past four years. “It’s giving back to Arvada,” said Bridgette Ewers, a longtime nail technician at the salon. “It’s giving to our neighbors and it’s our clients showing their generosity.” In exchange for the food donations, clients receive a free paraffin wax treatment, which seals moisture in to the skin. Damge
said over the years they’ve seen customers’ generosity continue to grow, making several return trips to the salon to check in on the drive’s status, and donate more. “It really becomes a team effort,” she said, “I go back to what Mother Teresa said, if you help those in your community and feed those in your community there will be no hunger in this world … help in your own community and there will be no problems.” In 2014, the Arvada Nail Shoppe clients brought in more than 2,300 pounds of food and more than $100 in donations. “I want the bottom line to say thank you to all our clients,” she said, “they’re the real heroes.”
Over the course of December, Arvada Nail Shoppe customers gathered approximately 2300 pounds of food for the Arvada Community Food Bank. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Election results, correction facility mark the year Highlights of 2014 in Jeffco Jefferson County saw old problems repaired, new faces move into leadership, and some criminally surprising action in 2014 Jeffco Open Space continued its focus on flood recovery efforts to fix the damage done in 2013. With the help of dedicated volunteers who have pitched in with trail repairs, majority of the work has been completed, reported David Davenport, outdoor recreation management coordinator for Jeffco Open Space. Jeffco Open Space requested $375,000 from FEMA last year. In early October of this year, the nearly 50-page environmental assessment was approved, and trail specialists can now move ahead on repair work for Mustang Trail, Mesa Top and Wranglers. Apex park is now open and the re-routing of Pick ‘n Sledge is being pushed until Spring 2015, but trail specialists said nothing is planned but getting trails open. Christopher Sullivan, 37, the armed carjacking Sullivan suspect who went on a crime spree around Lookout Mountain over the summer made headlines and acquired a slew of charges including child sex trafficking. His trials are set sometime in early 2015. At the time of his preliminary hearing for his incidents on Lookout Mountain, Sullivan faced 48 criminal counts. After his capture on Interstate 70 by Jeffco Deputy Sheriff Fred Haggett, Sullivan’s cash bond was set at $1 million.
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After 10 years as Jefferson County Sheriff, Ted Mink exited as sheriff and was replaced by a new face and astute insider Jeff Shrader. The term-limited Mink, will leave the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office after leading its departments and deputies for 11 years. During the Republican primaries, Shrader campaigned hard throughout Jeffco, and once he received 58 percent of the delegate vote at the county assembly, he said he knew he was a shoe-in. He held an early lead against his Republican opponent Jim Shires at 61.60 percent of the early total of
Sheriff Jeff Shrader ran a successful campaign for more than a year which paid off by capturing 72 percent of the votes on election night. Photo by Amy Woodward 35,307 votes cast during the primaries. His nearly 30 years at the Sheriff’s Office holding leadership positions and creating strategic management and response tactics for deputies, supervisors and command level ranks is what’s given voters the confidence that Shrader is experienced to lead and proved to be the “vast difference” between him and his opponents, he said. Just a month before the election, Shrader discussed deputy attrition at the Sheriff’s Office. If annualized, the attrition rate is at 20 percent, Shrader said. While he wants to make the Sheriff’s Office competitively worthy in the job market, he recognizes he will have to convince the Jeffco Board of County Commissioners that investing in public safety should be a high priority.
Community Corrections relocation The Jeffco Board of County Commissioners have attempted to re-locate its
community corrections facility known as ICCS for at least two years but each time, commissioners have retreated due to public outcry and planned protest. After the last decision to drop plans to relocate ICCS on W. 6th Avenue. Frontage Road near the Jeffco Fairgrounds, Commissioner Tighe held on to hope, stating, “I’m not ready to throw out the program. This is about trying to be successful with re-integrating these individuals.” It is unclear what 2015 will bring but commissioners could decide to keep ICCS at its current location in the New York Building on Kendall St. in Lakewood or find other ways to work with cities and communities. “I did receive direction from the Commissioners to resume considering options and alternatives for relocating Community Corrections,” said Ralph Schell, county manager. “This would include, perhaps,
looking into how we are running the program, but I see it more as getting back into the process of considering possible alternative sites and working with cities, communities, businesses … to see if something can be worked out considering all of the issues and opportunities involved,” he said. “Basically, I’ve been authorized to start working on the project again.”
County assessor The 2014 race for Jeffco County Assessor seemed run-of-the-mill until the Transcript discovered that Republican candidate (now county assessor) Ron Sandstrom carried tax debt according to a trio of judgments brought against him by the Colorado Department of Revenue. The unpaid state income tax amounts show balances Year continues on Page 8
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Stock show ready to ride again
Thousands of visitors and exhibitors come to the National Western By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Denver officially becomes a “cow town” when the National Western Stock Show comes to town. Longhorns were driven along the streets of downtown Denver during the Jan. 8 parade, and National Western activities shift into high gear Jan. 10-25 at the Denver Coliseum, Stock Show Arena and Equestrian Center. The National Western is called the “super bowl” of livestock shows and sales for a good reason. There are judging competitions for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, bison, yaks, poultry and rabbits. Since space is fairly limited, animals are constantly moving in and out of the complex so that more than 15,000 head of livestock can take part in the judging competitions and sales In addition to the livestock judging competitions, there also are numerous livestock sales where millions of dollars change hands as thousands of animals are sold to new owners. While livestock activities go on almost constantly, the National Western Stock Show’s daily schedule also may include rodeos, displays and entertainment. The fact that there is something for almost everyone attracts hundreds of thousands of men, women and children through the turnstiles. For example, last year’s attendance was more the 628,000.
The multitude of livestock judging and sales plus more than 50 special events are held at a variety of locations. While the rodeo performances are held in the Denver Coliseum, the majority of livestock show and sale activities plus some special events like livestock judging are centered at the National Western Stock Show Arena and the pens in the nearby stockyards, and horse activities are held in the Events Center and Paddock located at the north end of the National Western complex. The 16-day run of the National Western Stock Show is Colorado’s largest trade show with more than 350 vendors scheduled to be on the grounds this year. Many of the vendors will be located in the three-level Hall of Education near 46th Avenue. The good news is parking is free, but a general admission ticket is required to get into the National Western Stock Show. The general admission ticket entitles the holder to visit the trade show, displays, stock shows and auctions. Ticket prices vary from $10 to $19 for everyone 12 and older, with higher-priced tickets required on the weekend. Tickets for children under 3 to 11 are $2 to $3, depending on the day. Children under 2 get in free. The general admission ticket also is good for visits to the Children’s Ranchland and petting farm, open daily on the third floor of the Expo Hall. In addition to the petting farm, a variety of activities for children are scheduled in the Ames Activity Pavilion. Events on the schedule include stick horse rodeos, pedal-tractor pulls, horseshoe pitching and dummy roping contests. The pavilion is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the
daily activity lists are posted on the National Western website. There about 50 special events that require admission tickets ranging in price from $8 to $100 each. Each ticket includes a National Western general admission ticket. Among the events on the entertainment schedule are two Mexican Rodeo Extravaganzas, three Professional Bull Riders events, two Wild West shows, the Grand Prix horse jumping show, draft horse shows and the Martin Luther King Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo. There are also 19 rodeo performances during the first stop of the year for members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Each rodeo performance will include a full schedule of traditional rodeo competitions, plus there will be specialty acts booked to perform during breaks between rodeo events. At the other end of the National Western complex, the Events Center will be equally busy as the site of equestrian events that include a daily schedule of riding and performance competitions. The Events Center is also the site of the Wild West Show, an event fashioned after the turn-of-thecentury performances produced by Buffalo Bill Cody and other specialty events. Historically, livestock shows have been held in the Denver area since 1899 but none were regularly scheduled events. That changed in 1906 when the National Western Stock Show was held for the first time. The initial run was six days and an estimated 15,000 people attended. The event became an annual event. The only year it wasn’t held
A cowboy battles to stay on the back of the animal during the bull-riding competition at last year’s National Western Stock Show Rodeo. Courtesy photo was 1915, when it was canceled because ranchers and farmers were battling a nationwide epidemic of hoof and mouth disease. Today’s National Western draws attendance from around the United States as well as Canada and a number of other coun-
tries. Locally, the event becomes a field trip each year for about 20,000 schoolchildren. For information on the full schedule of events, ticket prices and directions to the facilities, visit the web site at www.nationalwestern.com.
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Legislators await oil, gas task force results Lawmakers eye construction defect issue By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Republicans expressed doubt the governor’s oil and gas task force will provide useful recommendations, and are carefully eyeing construction defect laws that may hinder condo development. During the second annual Business Legislative Preview on Jan. 5, state Senate and House leaders from both sides of the aisle stated perspectives for the legislative session — after an election that saw Republicans take a majority in the Senate, while House Democrats retained a slim edge of 34-31. Civic leaders expressed concerns with the governor’s gas task force, which was formed last year after debate over how much control local governments should have on the state’s oil and gas industry. But it’s too early to tell whether the task force’s findings will influence policy making, said House Minority Leader, Brian Del Grosso, R- Loveland. “To have two-thirds majority for anything to come out of that — considering the makeup of that task force — I would be kind of surprised if anything actually comes out of there,” said Del Grosso, who spoke at length about the pressures of regulations on the state’s multibillion dollar oil and gas industry. “It seems like the state of Colorado recently has moved from viewing coal, oil and gas as an asset to more of a bur-
den. We are one of the most regulated states in the country when it comes to those natural resources … and to think that we need to regulate that industry more is just crazy to me.” Senate President Pro Tem Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, agreed. “We jammed the toolbox full of all sorts of things that communities can use, that the state can use to make sure there was responsible oil and gas development,” Roberts said. “Let’s find reasonable compromise, mitigate an intrusion on the surface owner but at the same time let people reasonably and responsibly develop those resources.” Construction defect laws, which are being criticized for obstructing condo developments, were discussed by speakers, but neither party presented detailed plans for reforms. New credit requirements, higher insurance rates and the weight of debt that burdens many millennials looking to enter into the housing market, are other areas of concern besides construction defect laws, said Senate Minority Leader Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora. “There are probably about a dozen different ideas that we spend looking at in the Senate that we think help spur condominium units throughout the state of Colorado in a way that doesn’t sacrifice quality or construction,” Carroll said. Del Grosso and Roberts said little about reforms to the state’s construction defect laws but said it is important for the state to present a cohesive bill before more cities follow in the footsteps of Lakewood, which passed its own reform ordinance in October.
“I think each municipality trying to tackle that on their own — it’s going to be a bunch of patchwork all across the state,” Del Grosso said. “If we can fix that at the state level, and make that more palpable across the state, I think that’s the best way to do it.”
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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Seniors craft book for Alzheimer’s Association To raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Brookdale Arvada Senior Living residents compiled their favorite recipes together and published a cookbook. The book, titled “Generations,” is available for purchase with the living facility. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, an organization devoted to the research, care and support of individuals inflicted with this form of dementia.
Awards nominations The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation is accepting nominations for its annual Industry Awards Appreciation Breakfast. The organization is seeking to recognize primary employers who have demonstrated significant efforts to better Jefferson County. To nominate a business visit, http://bit.ly/1K1AYrd. Nominations are due Friday, Jan. 9.
Weapon possession At 11 a.m., Dec. 12, 2014, the 6600 block of Lamar Street, an individual was taken into custody and searched. The individual was familiar with police officers and upon searching was found to have a pair of brass knuckles in his possession. According to the individual, the weapon was for personal protection in his neighborhood. He was later transported to the Jefferson County Jail for previous warrants and Possession of an Illegal Weapon.
Criminal mischief At 5:08 p.m., Dec. 13, 2014, 6200 W. 60th Ave., a woman was arrested for throwing her boyfriend’s phone from a balcony. According to police reports, the woman and her boyfriend of six months had been arguing. The male was reportedly talking ill of the woman at a party, and upon arrival at the couple’s home, told her he was calling the police.
At this point, the woman grabbed his phone and threw it off their home’s balcony. Police later arrested her for Criminal Mischief, Obstruction of Telephone Service and Domestic Violence. Upon her arrest, she was found to have an Arapahoe County warrant, and was later transported to the Jefferson County Jail.
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While driving along Sheridan Boulevard an individual was messing with his cars Global Positioning System (GPS) while stopped at an intersection. The individual, who was observed following another vehicle too closely, was found to have canceled insurance, 28.47 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale, small plastic bags, and a bag of ten hydrocodone pills. The individual was served a municipal citation for causing an accident and placed in custody while his vehicle was searched, then placed on parole.
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Realtor Association Moves to Increase Skills & Professionalism of Members I was heartened recently to read the following report of a major new initiative from the National Association of Realtors aimed at going beyond our respected Code of Ethics toward creating more professionalism among members. Rather than paraphrase it, here’s the report, taken verbatim from NAR emails: “As part of a wide-ranging set of recommendations to raise the bar on Realtor professionalism, the NAR Board of Directors at its Nov. 10 meeting in New Orleans approved the drafting of a proposed aspirational Code of Excellence to be brought to the board at a future meeting for approval. “The goal is to raise the practice of real estate measurably through increased training in the competencies that consumers value. These competencies include the stewardship of property listing data, privacy and security of consumer information, advocacy of property rights, community involvement, and technology. “ ‘This is the first step in a process for the continuing improvement of our profession,’ said NAR President Steve Brown. The provi-
sion was passed after extensive debate on the floor of the meeting. Related provisions were also passed. These include provisions that would do the following: Change the frequency of NAR’s Code of Ethics educational requirement from every four years to every two years, starting in 2016; Add a biennial Code of Excellence education requirement; and mandate continual updating of the training; Help its members strive to be proficient in data content and have efficient access to the broadest range of data available; and Develop an industry standard that would allow consumers to evaluate Realtors fairly and accurately. “It's a move that has long been contemplated by both NAR leaders and rank-and-file members who say a higher standard is essential for maintaining Realtor's central role in the real estate transaction. “Over more than a dozen years, the association has taken measures to encourage professionalism, including passing a Code of Ethics training requirement, rolling out new… Read the rest of this article plus my comments at www.JimSmithBlog.com
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Legal marijuana brings modest tax boost Questions remain on just how much revenue it will bring in for Colorado By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press
To see the tax implications of legalizing marijuana in Colorado, there’s no better place to start than an empty plot of land on a busy thoroughfare near downtown Denver. It is the future home of a 60,000-squarefoot public recreational center that’s been in the works for years. Construction costs started going up, leaving city officials wondering whether they’d have to scale back the project. Instead, they hit on a solution — tap $3.2 million from pot taxes to keep the pool at 10 lanes, big enough to host swim meets. The Denver rec center underscores how marijuana taxation has played throughout Colorado and Washington. The drug is bringing in tax money, but in the mix of multibillion budgets, it is a small boost, not a tsunami of cash. Much of pot’s tax production has been used to pay for all the new regulation the
drug requires — from a new state agency in Colorado to oversee the industry, to additional fire and building inspectors for local governments to make sure the new pot-growing facilities don’t pose a safety risk. And estimates for pot’s tax potential varied widely. Some government economists predicted a huge boost to public coffers. Others predicted a volatile revenue stream that could spike wildly based on how consumers and the black market would respond. Some even guessed that legal weed would cost more than it produced in taxes, through higher public safety costs and possible expensive lawsuits because the drug remains illegal under federal law. In Colorado, where retail recreational sales began Jan. 1, 2014, the drug has a total effective tax rate of about 30 percent, depending on local add-on taxes. Through October, the most recent figures available, Colorado collected about $45.4 million from sales and excise taxes on recreational pot sales. That puts the state on pace to bring in less than the $70 million a year Colorado voters approved when the agreed to a statewide 10 percent sales tax and 15 percent excise tax on recreational pot.
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Voters set aside the first $40 million in excise taxes for school construction; so far that fund has produced about $10 million. But adding fees and licenses and the taxes from medical marijuana sales, Colorado had collected more than $60 million through October. Local governments can add additional taxes, too. That’s what led to additional revenue streams like Denver’s $3.2 million for a bigger pool at its rec center. In Washington, where recreational pot sales began in July, recreational weed is taxed on a three-tier system as the plant moves from growers to processors to retailers. The total effective tax rate is about 44 percent. State tax officials are just getting a look at the first few months of pot taxes, and the money is coming in slowly because there aren’t many stores there yet. State economists have predicted pot sales will bring in $25 million by next July. The state anticipates a $200 million increase by mid-2017, and about $636 mil-
lion to state coffers through the middle of 2019. There remain more questions than answers about pot’s tax potential. A new president in 2017 could sue legal weed states to shut down sales completely. And no one knows how the opening of new recreational markets will drain sales from Colorado and Washington. Oregon voters have approved retail pot sales beginning in 2016; Alaska has approved sales but it’s not clear when they’ll begin. And the biggest market in the West — California — is expected to consider recreational pot legalization in 2016. In other words, budgeters curious about marijuana’s tax potential will have to wait. “If they’re looking at pot as something that might swoop in and save them, they need to keep looking,’’ said Joseph Henchman, an analyst who has studied marijuana tax collections for the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax think tank.
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2014: Best of times, worst of times 2014 is now, officially, in the rear view mirror. Whew. Here are the best and worst of what I will remember from this past year. WORST: my dog being hit by a car while she was on a leash which was in my hand. And the subsequent stay in doggie hospital. And the subsequent bills. BEST: Discovering the good hearts, generous spirits, and healing talents of the people at Animal Urgent Care on Indiana Street and Colorado State University vet hospital. WORST: Jefferson County Schools. From the controversial end of Cindy Stevenson’s career, to the hiring of a new superintendent, to the APUSH curriculum issues and protests, to the pay scale changes, it has been a year of great turmoil in Jeffco, and that is bad for kids. Besides which, it took everybody’s eye off of Student-Based Budgeting, which is an actual major reform. If you haven’t heard about this, you should get up to speed — it could very much alter the look of your neighborhood school. By the way, don’t expect 2015 to be much better: rumor has it, recall elections are on the way. BEST: Jeffco schools continue to perform at a very high level, including 42 schools being recognized for achievement by the Department of Education, the district’s ACT average increasing by three-tenths of a point, and a number of teams and performing groups playing and competing at the very highest levels in
the state. Also, the pay raises teachers did receive, though controversial, were really nice, and a welcome change from several years of pay freezes. And, more importantly, the first of the next generation of Alcorns graduated from a Jeffco school this spring! WORST: The economy. Job force participation continues to be at near-historic lows, and wages have been stagnant for quite a while now. BEST: The economy. Despite the best efforts of Washington, the American people have shown an ability to work and create and produce. Economic growth hit robust numbers recently, and the tanking of the price of a gallon of gas is like getting a giant tax cut. WORST: The world. Falling apart on every front, it seems. From Russian invasions to ISIS to Ebola, it just seems like stability is hard to find. BEST: The sudden decrease in the price of gasoline has hit Vladimir Putin especially hard. Couldn’t happen to a nicer former
head of the KGB. WORST: Postseason sports. The Avalanche made an ignoble first-round exit from the playoffs, and the Broncos had a Super Bowl that looked like a throwback to the days of Dan Reeves. BEST: At least those two teams made the post season, unlike their embarrassing step-brothers the Nuggets and the Rockies. WORST: The elections. Do you ever worry that, if an alien race were ever to check in on us during elections, to gather intelligence, that they would conclude that we were not worth saving, and just nuke us out of existence, to make way for an interstellar highway, or something? BEST: Yeah, sorry, there is no positive flip-side of the elections. I will also remember the vacation my family took around the state, and discovering some truly, breathtakingly beautiful new places in this wonderful state of ours. And, I will also remember many kindnesses, supports, and encouragements extended towards me regarding my various efforts to be a part of the public discourse. Thank you! And may the best of your 2014 be the worst of your 2015! Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” is available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
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What’s your New Year’s resolution? We asked people dining at Panera Bread café at 7739 Wadsworth Blvd. to share their New Year’s resolutions on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
‘Spend more time relaxing at home with the family.’ Andrea Gansen Arvada
‘I don’t have one, I just want my wife to come through cancer treatment successfully. There are people who are worse off, so you have to be thankful for what you have.’ Fred Norman Arvada
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WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER ‘To try to eat healthier and save money. Do more of what I like to do — guitar, art and drawing.’ Kyle Blanford Arvada
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New Congress is chance for change Washington is traditionally mired in gridlock and political games. And it’s no secret that despite some victories for Colorado, the last Congress was the least productive in modern history. Now, as the new year ushers in a new Congress, there is renewed potential for compromise and collaboration. If Washington can move past the partisanship, there is plenty we can accomplish. Our office is working with Republicans and Democrats on a host of issues important to Coloradans that will make government more efficient, effective and accountable. With tightening budgets and unreliable federal support, local governments across the state are looking for innovative ways to finance infrastructure projects. These projects are critical to our local communities and our economy. The American Society of Civil Engineers scored Colorado’s infrastructure at a C-plus and rated the nation a D-plus. We’ve teamed up with Sen. Roy Blunt, a Republican from Missouri, to help. Our bill, the Partnership to Build America Act, without spending federal dollars, would create an infrastructure bank to help communities maintain or build new roads, highways, bridges, schools, water conduits, tunnels and other projects. It’d
be funded through bonds U.S. companies would purchase in exchange for allowing them to exclude a certain portion of their overseas earnings from taxation. This bill could help put people back to work on projects important to Coloradans like the expansion of public transit in the Denver metro area or building the Arkansas Valley Conduit. We are working with Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander on a bill to simplify the process for applying for college financial aid. Countless college students and their families have suffered through the 10-page, 108-question FAFSA form. We’re proposing a plan to reduce the current form to two questions. This dramatically streamlined form would encourage more students to apply for aid and allow more students to access higher education.
We’ve met with and heard from students, parents, high school and college administrators and financial-aid advisers across the state to discuss the challenges of the current form. From Pueblo Community College to Front Range Community College to Metropolitan State University, there is a resounding and overwhelming desire for a more efficient process. At a time when other countries are making it easier to attend college, our priority should be ensuring that higher education is as accessible as possible to as many students as possible. This bill will save families across the nation millions of hours so they can focus on preparing their kids for success in higher education. We also wrote a bill with Orrin Hatch, a Republican senator from Utah, to make government programs more accountable and effective through social-impact bonds and pay-for-success contracts. The PayFor-Performance Act will help states and communities achieve better results with less cost to taxpayers. Under the model we’ve proposed, a local government enters into a contract with a provider that commits to delivering a set of services that are more effective and cost less than the results the government is currently receiving. An investor funds the project and is reimbursed with inter-
est when the project meets its goals. If the providers don’t deliver the results they promised, the taxpayers are off the hook and the investors are not reimbursed. Social-impact bonds encourage innovation and more effective programs and services while keeping the risk away from taxpayers. In the coming year we will continue to work on these bills as well as many others to cut government bureaucracy and red tape so it works better for the people it serves. We’ll also keep up our fight on a number of ongoing issues important to Coloradans, including an extension to the Wind Energy Production Tax Credit, longterm funding for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program, fixing our broken immigration system, completing the VA hospital in Aurora, and making reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure our veterans are receiving the services they have earned. If we can work together and embrace the opportunity for progress in this new Congress we can enact meaningful change for Coloradans. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
More to life than increasing its speed I have a framed quote from Gandhi in my home – “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” – to which I’ve become so accustomed that I often don’t even notice it any more. However, this evening, these words practically jumped off the wall at me. A little over half an hour ago, I met a young woman named Emily. I don’t know her last name, and she doesn’t know mine, partly because it was so loud where we were standing under the Alameda overpass on northbound Interstate 25. I had been heading home and the traffic volume was moderate but the speeds were erratic and the interstate. I was in the far left lane when traffic ahead slowed almost to a stop because the back end of a vehicle was sticking out into the lane. A young woman was standing outside the car, which had apparently just skidded and slammed head on into the median. Because I was going by so slowly, I asked if she was okay. She shouted back, “I don’t know what to do!” You can probably guess what happened next. I pulled off the highway next to the median, put on my flashers, and ran back to her. Her airbag had deployed and she hadn’t yet called for help. I called 911
and the fire trucks arrived minutes later. While we were waiting for help, though, we exchanged first names and held hands across the hood of her car – neither one of us could get to the other side around the back because of the traffic hurtling by. When the paramedics arrived, I left Emily in their good care. I tell you all this for two reasons: one is that I realized just how fast traffic really goes by and how vulnerable we were because of that speed. The other is that if I hadn’t had to slow way down in the first place, there’s no way I could have stopped. What has followed for me then, in the time since I met Emily, is a dawning recognition that perhaps I could also be speeding past other important parts of my life.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Another side of immigration I read Ann Healey’s column about the undocumented woman, Rocio Mendez. I enjoyed reading it and can’t help but wonder how many millions of untold stories like hers there must be. Stories of true perseverance and courage, struggle and sacrifice; that we in our soft, comfortable, suburban lives would probably never have done so well to improve our lot in life, or even survived. Now we have all these children appearing at our borders, fleeing unthinkable violence in their home countries. What amazing stories they could probably share despite the very few years they have lived on this earth. And yet our nation has
plenty of cold heartless souls standing at the border to taunt and insult them, hoping to scare and degrade them enough that they will go back home. Anyway, I am glad you shared Rocio’s story. If more writers would share such stories, perhaps people would realize that such important issues as immigration are not about American jobs and resources, arbitrary political borders, or protecting the dominance of one domestic ethnicity over another. No, they are about human lives, and selfless good people pushed to such horrible extremes that they would do anything to make a better life for themselves and their families. David Anderson Arvada
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Of course, the ramifications here are not about traffic on I-25 – although I could use a reminder now and then about my lead foot – but rather about what else I might be missing in my rush. What am I passing up because I’m going too so fast to see opportunities, or if I do see them, am I moving at such a pace that there’s no way I’ll be able to stop? Getting stuff done and moving on to the next can be all-encompassing. This often means, though, that I am oblivious to what’s going on outside of my own little sphere until something else forces me to slow down and pay attention. Emily’s pre-
dicament got my attention this evening, and when I arrived home, Gandhi’s words did too. Through Emily, I was reminded of vulnerability in a world that’s whizzing by too fast. From Gandhi, I was reminded that, when I slow down, more of life has the chance to present itself. Andrea W. Doray is a writer who really does like to smell the roses, count the stars, and take naps, and who hopes that Emily is doing well, wherever she may be. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Danny Eugene Sheya, 65 (Aurora), Passed away on Dec. 18, 2014 in Jefferson County. Danny graduated from Arvada West High School in 1967. He was a businessman and entrepreneur. He owned several businesses over the years. Danny was loved by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his kind heart, compassion and generosity. He was young at heart and will be missed by all who knew him. Danny is survived by his sister Janet and husband Abdul (Aurora), brother Paddy and wife Rhonda (Arvada), nephew Gabriel, two nieces Chessie and Alia and long time friend Lori. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Patricia Sheya of Arvada. Memorial Services to be held on Saturday, January 10, at The Arvada Community Center 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada CO, Memorial 11:30 a.m. Celebration of Life 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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That flu bug bites hard Back in October I had a flu shot in my upper arm. Ah, I won’t get the flu this year, I thought. But Dec. 24 as I prepared to celebrate Christmas Eve by making sure all our presents were wrapped for the grandchildren, I felt something strange inside my chest. We only had to drive forty miles to arrive at their traditional Christmas Eve celebration with feasting, festivities and Papa Noel doling out gifts to the children (a Brazilian tradition). My throat began to burn and it was painful to swallow. Luckily the doctor could see me quickly and I said, “Can we rule out strep? I don’t want to infect my grandkids.” She did a strep test which proved negative. But my voice grew weaker and my temperature registered above 101 degrees. She said, “You have the flu with laryngitis.” “But I had a flu shot!” “This year’s vaccines were developed a
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of about $1,000 to $6,000 listed during the years of 2006-11, court documents reveal. A separate judgment filed by Discover Bank in 2009 showed Sandstrom in arrears by $8,487.10 which include attorney’s fees, for failing to pay the liquidated balance from his credit card. In addition to the judgments placed against Sandstrom, two filings for tax liens were placed by the IRS for unpaid federal income taxes. Tax periods ending in December 2007 and 2008 show a total of $26,016.27 in money owed. The second tax lien shows a total of $41,083.76 money owned for tax periods ending in December 2009-2010.
year ago and don’t prevent the flu we have hitting us now!” “Aaaaagh.” My voice completely disappeared. Back home, Dec. 24, I felt so weak I could barely walk from the bedroom to the kitchen. Food didn’t appeal. Meat, salad, vegetables would hurt going down my throat so I stayed away from them. Broth only. My husband Dick and I regretfully missed Christmas Eve with the family. One of the saving graces of stay-
Despite his tax debt, Sandstrom won the race for County Assessor against Democratic opponent Andrew Hassinger. “It was a bit surprising,” Sandstrom said. “I am happy the voters are choosing my experience and my qualifications.”
Jeffco Elder Abuse Units assists with new bill
Colorado’s first mandatory reporting bill for elder abuse took effect on July 1, requiring any person who witnesses or suspects elder abuse in adults 70 or older to make a report to a local law enforcement agency. Colorado was one of just three states that did not require persons to report elder abuse. The bill was sponsored by former Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, extends the definition of “any person” required to report abuse to include clergy and financial institutions. In preparing for the effective date, the First Judicial District Elder
ing home sick strangely enough was Facebook. I started communicating with friends and offering sympathy — a woman I know through writing was attacked by her cat and spent a week in the hospital with a serious infection. That post really struck me because I had a similar experience a few years ago, minus the hospitalization she had, but I was in pain for several weeks after my male cat out of the blue attacked me and infected my arm and hand. As I lay in bed barely able to move I read posts from all over the country, some sad, but most were happy and joyful. I posted a photo of my cat drinking out of the toilet and wrote on the post “captions anyone?” and received many funny captions from across the country from clever friends. I laughed over and over at things they wrote. Thoughts of Mark Zuckerberg and how brilliant he is to have created Facebook flashed through my mind. It was originally for college kids but now
people past 20 can have fun with it, too. I’m trying not to become addicted to Facebook, checking in on my iPhone to see the little red lights on my Facebook world symbol that means someone has made a comment on what I wrote. As I’m recovering from the flu now after a week, I was finally able to talk a little. Sometimes I just have to surrender and roll with the flow and that’s what I did with the flu which ate my Christmas. Thankfully there was an end to it, because on New Year’s Eve I saw my grandkids, hugged them and gave them their presents. They grabbed my hands and pulled me in opposite directions. I had to laugh. New Years Day I went snowshoeing in a nearby park. All is well.
Unit in Jefferson County held a seminar for clergy men and women about the new bill. The Jeffco DA’s office is the only DA’s office which has an elder abuse unit. asking victims if they want to prosecute or if they want the suspect arrested. During a seminar at the Jeffco DA’s office on June 25, Scott Storey, senior chief at the First Judicial District Elder Abuse Unit, reported that elder abuse has grown 150 percent in the last 10 years, with an estimated $2.9 billion in annual financial loss by victims of elder financial abuse. “Elder abuse is a huge, huge problem in our country,” said Storey “It is underreported, under-investigated, under-prosecuted.”
son to escape from the Jefferson County Detention Center on Oct. 5. He escaped from the north tower on the sixth floor at the Jefferson County Detention Facility after busting through wire mesh located in the facility’s multiple recreation yards. From there, Sandlin jumped 15 to 20 feet down onto a roof, and continued descending the tower; jumping nearly 20 feet each time before reaching ground. He had a 30-minute head start before officials realized he was gone, JCSO reported. An investigation into the jails operating procedure is under way, but no disciplinary action has been taken against any of the deputies who were working the jail the morning of Sandlin’s escape. During his 10-day run from the police, Sandlin allegedly stole six cars and burglarized several homes. After his recapture in Boulder County, his bond was set for $100,000.
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Riding safe Arvada firefighters offer parents car seat safety training By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com A properly installed car or booster seat can cut your child’s risk for injury or death in half, but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (http://1. usa.gov/1swXMEp), three out of four seats are installed wrong. To help ensure child safety, the Arvada Fire Protection District is offering free, car and booster seat instruction 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We’re not an installation service, we’re an education service,” said Deanna Harrington, a life safety educator with the district. “We want parents to feel confident and capable to use the seat correctly.” The program, which is available to all parents or guardians of small children, educates individuals about proper ways to ensure child safety while riding in vehicles. Safety technicians are available at all eight stations, and will tailor instruction to each appointment. Approximately an hour long, the lesson teaches parents how to properly use their car or booster seats, how to install them in their vehicle and how to ensure maximum vehicle safety for their child(ren). “That’s my main goal, is to make sure that these parents leave here feeling comfortable, knowing how to put their car seat in, knowing how to put their child in the car seat and knowing they could teach somebody else in the family if they needed to,” said Stephen Johnson, a child passenger safety technician and firefighter within the district. According to Colorado’s Child Passenger Safety Law, all children 13 years old and under should sit in the back seat, and be placed in a car or booster seat until they reach the seat’s upper weight and height limits and pass the five point seat belt test. “Every time you graduate up to a different car seat, you’re loosing some safety,” Harrington said. “We try to educate parents to best practice rather than the law,
FIVE IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CAR SEAT SAFETY 1) Don’t graduate seats early. Leave children in car or booster seats as long as possible, until the child exceeds the height and weight requirements of the seat. 2) Ensure you have the proper seat for your child and vehicle, reference both the seat and car manual for all specifications and compatibility. 3) Make sure the seat is installed tightly within the vehicle, it should not move more than one inch in any direction when pulled at the belt path. 4) Don’t put children in heavy outerwear, such as a snowsuit or puffy coat, while in the seat, this creates more space between the child and the safety harnesses, increasing the risk for injury. 5.) Before moving children to a seatbelt, make sure they can: sit in the seat without slouching, have knees naturally bend over the front of the seat with their feet flat on the floor, and the belt fits securely across their chest and upper thighs. which is just the minimum.” Using a five-point harness car seat or a booster seat can help reduce the distance a person travels in the case of a collision, drastically reducing their risk of serious injury or fatality. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) (http://1.usa.gov/1aEIxQK), the proper use of a car or booster seat for infants under one year can reduce the risk for serious injury and death by 71 percent, by 54 percent in toddlers under four and 45 percent in children up to age eight. “Best practice is leave your child rear facing as long as possible,” Johnson said. “Each car seat has maximums for it, whether it’s age, weight or height, and you want to exceed those.” Annually, the protection district serves around 500 individuals and families through this program, something, Johnson said, they’d like to see increase. “Put a bug in our ear — that’s what we’re here for, children’s safety all the time,” he said. “I think it’s an underused service that the public doesn’t know or utilize.” No appointment is required, instruction is free and available at all eight Arvada fire stations. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, stop by a station or contact the district at 303-424-3012.
Options shaped to meet demand Arvada charter school expands offerings By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com With a growing community comes growing needs, and Two Roads Charter School aims to meet needs. In fall 2015, the school, 6980 Pierce St. in Arvada and 5890 S. Alkire St. in Littleton, will expand its sixth-grade program to build enrollment and ease high enrollment at neighboring Meiklejohn and West Woods elementary schools. “We’ve gotten a lot of feedback from families saying ‘Can you please do sixth grade,’ and we’re like sure,”
said Wendy Noel, principal at Two Roads. “So we’re going to have a fulltime sixth grade now.” The expansion will add one, possibly two full-time sixth grade tracks of 22 students each at the Arvada campus and a two-day-a-week home school program at the Littleton campus in fall of 2015. According to Noel, this option gives families an opportunity to challenge students and help transition those who may not be ready for middle school. “The other reason we decided to do this is there are two elementary schools in the area, Meiklejohn and West Woods who are expanding so much they need to move to the middle schools,” Noel said. “Those families have contacted us … asking us if we could open up sixth grade so their kids could come here.”
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Currently, Two Roads Arvada has full-time seventh through 12th grade tracks focusing on communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking, or the four C’s. The new sixth-grade track will help students transition into a middle school curriculum at their own pace, while teaching them study skills, trade classes alongside their core curriculum. “We want to provide a really good transition and a place for kids who are really still at elementary school age, and are moving to a middle school option in a safe transition for them,” Noel said. For more information on the new expansion or enrolling at the school, contact Noel at wnoel@jeffco.k12. co.us or by calling 303-423-3377, ext. 233.
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Museum hosts Cartier exhibit By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com By capturing light to dazzling effect and shaping style for decades, Cartier has secured a reputation as one of the 20th century’s premiere jewelers. The Denver Art Museum is the sole host for an exhibition that brings together 250 pieces — jewelry, time pieces, men’s accessories and more — to tell the story of the WHAT: Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th company and its impact on Century the world. WHERE: Denver Art Museum Brilliant: Cartier in the 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver 20th Century runs at the WHEN: Through March 15. museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday Parkway, through March 15. Sunday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The museum is open 10 a.m. Friday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through COST: Adults - $25, $15 for muThursday and Saturday and seum members Sunday. On Friday it is open Youth (6-18) - $5 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. INFORMATION: 720 -913-0130 or The exhibit is organized by www.denverartmuseum.org the museum and curated by Margaret Young-Sánchez. The objects on display were created between 1900 and 1975 and the exhibit makes use of the historical context to tell a deeper story of how Cartier developed as designers and a business. “The evolution of Cartier takes us on a journey through 20th century history, from the era of the last czars in Russia to the Roaring 20s in America to the onset of Hollywood glamour as we know it,” said Christoph Heinrich, director of the museum, in a statement. “Focusing in on the creativity and pioneering vision of the Cartier brothers and
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their designers, visitors will walk away not only in awe of Cartier’s stunning works of art but also aware of the drastic cultural shifts that took place throughout the history of the Maison.” The exhibit’s story begins in Paris in 1900 — a time when Americans’ growing wealth meant new markets were open for exploration. American heiresses married into European aristocracy and frequented the Cartier boutiques in metropolitans like London and Paris. When Cartier finally opened its New York branch in 1909, barons like J.P. Morgan and the Vanderbilt family were shoppers, and international luminaries — including Russian aristocracy, Indian princes and King Edward VII of England — were also customers. In the following years the company continued to influence the trends for the world’s jet-setters and catered to film, theater and musical stars. Some of the century’s leading business people were also frequent clients. “Cartier’s visually striking designs, impeccable workmanship and genius for innovative marketing made them the 20th century’s preferred purveyor of luxury goods,” Young-Sánchez said in a statement. “Brilliant brings together a spectacular assortment of Cartier’s greatest works, characterized by the highest quality stones and materials, and a continually evolving yet always recognizable style. Highlighting the Maison’s handsome men’s items is a rare treat for visitors near and far.” The collection of men’s items on display in the exhibit is a rare chance for visitors to see some of the company’s creations — including the modern wristwatch. The exhibit is divided into several different themed areas, including “Aristocracy and Aspiration,” “Art Deco: Foreign Fascination” and “Icons of Style.” The installation is designed by Nathalie Crinière, exhibition designer for the DAM’s Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective, and includes a selection of original preparatory drawings alongside historic photographs and film clips, advertising materials and movie stills to provide insight into the evolving cultural setting of the time period represented and to tell the story of Cartier. For tickets and more information call 720 -913-0130 or visit www.denverartmuseum.org.
Symphony pays tribute to King at Boettcher The Colorado Symphony and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission invite you to a free annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy as a leader, visionary and pillar of the civil rights movement, to be held Jan. 13 at Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts downtown. Now in its 25th year, this community concert recognizes individuals and organizations that embody King’s dream of equality, peace, service, and social justice. New this year, the Colorado Symphony will be joined by Denver’s Flobots, a hiphop ensemble that uses music as a tool to ignite awareness, action, and positive change. Hosted by TV personality Tamara Banks, the program will be conducted by Scott O’Neil and will include symphonic selections by Beethoven and Dvorak as well as African-American composers Brian Keane and George Walker. In collaboration with the full orchestra, the Flobots will perform orchestral arrangements of their music, with original arrangements by Tom Hagerman of DeVotchKa, commissioned by the Colorado Symphony. The winners of four Humanitarian awards, as well as the Menola Upshaw Lifetime Achievement Award winner, will be honored during the program; all honorees are nominated and selected by the community and overseen by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission. The concert is part of a weeklong celebration of Dr. King’s work as well as a call to community action. For a complete list of events, visit www. drmartinlkingjrchc.org/. Tickets to this free concert are available at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St., and the Colorado Symphony box office in the Boettcher Concert Hall at 14th and Curtis streets. For details, visit www.coloradosymphony.org. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; and two hours before every performance. A ticket is required for admission. All seating is general admission on a first come, first-served basis and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
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At right, Egyptian striking clock owned by Mrs. George Blumenthal. Above, necklace worn by Countess of Granard Photos courtesy of the Cartier Collection
Get your bacon on with Bourbon & Bacon Fest presented by the Colorado Pork Producers Council, Jan. 24 at the McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. It will be the second annual gathering of specialty bourbons and whiskeys from distilleries, both large and small, all paired with bacon. New this year is a First Taste Ticket, which gets you an extra half-hour of savory treats and seductive bourbons. Bourbon & Bacon Fest will showcase some of Colorado’s whiskeys and bourbons such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball and 1792. The event also will host samples from area restaurants including Westminster’s Kachina Southwestern Grill, Sunnyside Burgers and Gigis Cupcakes.
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D Note, the venue that rocked Olde Town Arvada for 12 years, played its last note on Jan. 3. Owners Dave and Mernie Rosenberg, who bought the family-friendly club from the DeGraff family in 2013, are calling it quits, according to Westword. According to the story, “Dave Rosenberg says they fell behind on rent and told the landlord they’d catch up by the year (end), but the landlord ‘decided there were other people more interesting to have in there other than us,’ says Rosenberg. ‘So they pulled our lease. That’s the way it goes.’ “`It’s a tough business,’ Rosenberg adds. ‘We tried to do right by the bands. It’s just that Olde Town is changing a little bit. I don’t know if it’s a good thing that we’re getting out but we’ll find out down the road.’” Rosenberg blamed in part the light rail construction that has all but wiped out parking in Olde Town. “‘Two years, when construction’s all done, when that train’s running, I have a feeling it will be really nice, but for the next two years it’s going to be a tough time in Olde Town.’”
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RRCC Foundation adds board members Recognized as scholarship provider of the year By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The Red Rocks Community College Foundation closed 2014 with two important announcements. The foundation welcomed two new members to its board of directors and was named a scholarship provider of the year by the National Scholarship Providers Association.
Board members The RRCC Foundation brought on Shaw Schulder and Paula Claussen as the newest members of its board. “We have a 27-member board. It’s a diverse group, and we do that intentionally,” said Ron Slinger, executive director of the foundation. “I ask all our board members
to be champions of the college, supporters of the college and help us connect with the right people.” Schulder manages the Boulder market for W.W. Grainger, Inc. and has been involved with Red Rocks Community College over the past several years through Grainger’s Tools for Tomorrow scholarship program. Slinger said Grainger’s Tools for Tomorrow has helped many students fund their educations, and since 2008 it has helped 15 Red Rocks students in various technical fields through scholarships. Claussen is senior vice president of the Lakewood Market for FirstBank and she brings more than 13 years in leadership to the foundation. Much like Grainger, FirstBank has been a long-time partner with RRCC — since 1995 the bank has given more than $160,000 to the college. “In the last six years we’ve seen a substantial increase in donations,” Slinger said. “This is an exciting time for us because of the growth and recognition we’ve
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Scholarship Provider of the Year The RRCC Foundation was recognized as the 2014 Scholarship Provider of the Year (SPOY) in the College and University category by the National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA). “This is the third time in the past five years we’ve been recognized for our scholarships, but this is the first national recognition,” Slinger said. The award recognizes scholarship providers who demonstrate exceptional leadership, efficiency and impact in their support of higher education. There are two eligible categories, College and University Providers — those within a post-secondary educational institution that provide scholarships for study at the institution and Independent Providers which are scholarship organizations run by a private or public foundation, unaffiliated with a specific college or university.
Organizations must be current members of NSPA and in good standing to be considered for the award. Slinger said recipients of the foundation’s scholarships graduate at a higher rate than other students, and the foundation has provided more than 3,900 scholarships based on both merit and need. According to information provided by RRCC, an applicant’s grades, academic and professional goals, financial need, community service, and special circumstances are all evaluated in the awarding process. The minimum requirements to apply for the RRCC Foundation Scholarship Program are Colorado residency, a 2.0 or higher GPA, and the ability to be at least a half-time student when receiving the award. “This award affirms what we’re doing and shows that we’re being good stewards of our sponsor’s donated funds,” Slinger said. “We’re investing it wisely because we believe our students will be successful.”
A reason to celebrate RMDS welcomes students, staff to new building By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The Rocky Mountain Deaf School finally has a home. After years of searching, designing and building, the school, located at 10300 W. Nassau Ave., finally opened its doors on Dec. 6 to tremendous celebration from staff, students and community members. “This is much more than a ribbon cutting for a school,” said Amy J. Novotny, director of RMDS. “This is an opening of a new home for our students and community.” The school is a charter school in Jefferson County and Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee was on hand to welcome students and staff to their new home. “Today symbolizes and end — an end to the waiting for the building to open, but it’s also a beginning, and that’s the important part,” he said. “Now the great teachers and kids you have will start to fill this school with their love and skills.” RMDS received a grant from the BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) Program through the Colorado Department of Education to build a new school specifically designed with and for deaf and hard of hearing students and every detail was considered and thought through. Novotny said that the school’s paint job and color scheme reflects the four departments — early learning, elementary, middle and high school — in RMDS and allows students to have their own spaces.
All the classrooms in the LEED gold certified building have the desks arranged in half-circles so the students can see and interact with each other and features monitors and interactive wall spaces to promote communication. “The lighting in the building is very intentional — we use natural lighting as much as possible because it’s much easier on the eyes,” Novotny said. “All our floors have wood underneath the carpeting because it allows people to get students attention through vibrations.” The building was designed with as few corners as possible and plenty of ways to see around them since students can’t hear someone coming. The RMDS school isn’t just for students — the community is invited to the American Sign Language (ASL) classes that will be hosted to teach them how to sign. Students at RMDS are also learning ASL through innovative video techniques. The playground and field areas were all designed with the students in mind, and the community chipped in to pay for the field. “It’s unbelievable to be standing here and see this dream come true,” said Martha Wolcott, RMDS’ first student. “The teachers here pushed me to be my very best and I’m excited to see what happens in the future.” The future is already on the minds of RMDS staff, as they look ahead to new goals. “This is the beginning of a new journey and new opportunities,” Novotny said. “It’s an exciting time for us.” For more information visit www.rmds. co.
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Foothills Animal Shelter steps in to rescue cats Condemned home in Arvada housed 16 felines, 1 dog By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Arvada Animal Management partnered with the Foothills Animal Shelter to rescue more than a dozen cats and one canine from a home that was condemned. The Arvada Police Department is not commenting as to why the home in Arvada was condemned which required assistance from hazardous material workers, but did report the issue was brought to their attention after a neighbor called local authorities over numerous cats living at the home. The Foothills Animal Shelter took in 16 cats and a dog from the rescue in midDecember. Five cats have already been adopted including the dog, with four cats still under evaluation, said Jennifer Strickland, director of communications at the Foothills Animal Shelter. One cat will be available for adoption soon, but sadly some of the felines had to be euthanized because they were too feral. For the remaining cats that were not too wild but not domesticated enough to be kept as pets, they entered into the Working Whiskers program, a relatively new program that places cats in outside environments such as the Jeffco Fairgrounds, where they hunt mice and help with upkeep. “Most cats that we see come in are those that have been in a home and socialized,” Strickland said. “But sometimes we will get animals that have not had much exposure to humans and they may already be an adult — we have found that sometimes this program will work out for those kitties.” Large intakes of animals from rescues have become more common over the last few years, Strickland said who estimated that cases of large animal collections from one site happens three to four times a year.
A total of 16 cats and one dog were removed from a condemned home in Arvada after a neighbor called local authorities over concerns about the home having numerous cats. The animals were taken to the Foothills Animal Shelter. Photo by Amy Woodward
Whether this is due to citizens paying more attention to what happens in their neighborhood, Strickland encourages people to be more aware of animals near their home. “It’s never going to hurt to call animal control,” she said. “I think it’s good to be able to educate the community about different ways an animal shelter can help.” The Foothills Animal Shelter offers open-admission for any animal. The facility cares for 10,000 orphaned animals annually. To make a holiday donation, visit foothillsanimalshelter.org/Give-HopeShare-Joy/.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County. OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents
open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.
TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. GOLDEN ROTARY meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. They build, support, and organize. They save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.
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WEDNESDAYS AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org. ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 FEE is collected from each attendee, which is then donat-
ed to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday for a breakfast meeting at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For more information or to attend a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697. ARVADA ROTARY meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary. org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657. BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmas-ters.org.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP.
THURSDAYS BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.
GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.
CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S.
HEARTPULSE LEARN how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net.
WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.
WADSWORTH BLVD., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 nonCERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com. COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the
fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.
FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and
MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and
fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for
9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.
FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340.
INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired
Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.
fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for
SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to THE WARS. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. MEDITATION CLASSES Various styles of meditation will be explored 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Saturday at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. We’ll begin with a short introduction to meditation and what to expect followed by a meditation period of 30-40 minutes and time at the end for group discussion. Call 303-274-5733. Visit www.PranaTonic.com. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.
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Chili with Pepato Cheese
Recipe created by Dirk Yeaton on murphygoodewinery.com Servings: 10–12 6 dried chili pods, seeds and stems removed Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds top round cut into cubes 1 1/2 pounds chuck steak cut into cubes 1 cup vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 small cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 ounces chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 3 tablespoons cumin 2 tablespoons oregano steeped in 1 cup of red wine 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder 2 cups beef broth 10 ounces stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup grated Pepato cheese Toast dried chilies over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of water and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain out chilies to cool, then chop and reserve. Season meat liberally with salt. Heat oil over high heat in large, heavy bottom pot until it begins to smoke. Carefully place beef into pan and brown on all sides until moisture cooks out and light brown film forms on bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium. Drain meat of oil and fat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft. Add chili powder, paprika and cumin. Cook until fragrant. Add reserved chopped chilies and rest of ingredients (except for cheese) and stir well with wooden spoon, scraping browned bits off bottom of pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, occasionally stirring. To serve, place in bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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inter is a great time to experiment Perfect Winter Pairings with new culinary creations that Matanzas Creek Merlot incorporate the bold flavors of and Beef Bourguignon wine for delicious results. Nothing Bring out the rich and savory pleases the senses quite like a comfort food dish flavors of this classic French on a chilly evening. If you’re planning a menu stew with the notes of dried for just you and your mate, a small group of blueberries and cranberries, close friends or a full-blown dinner party, stock bittersweet chocolate and up on great wine selections to complete the menu. black cardamom in Matanzas Smoky Chili and Creek Merlot. Murphy-Goode Homefront Red Freemark Abbey Napa Just as a robust chili calls for a blend of signature Valley Cabernet and ingredients, so does the perfect wine to complePot Roast ment it. The smoky flavors of seasoned steak Serve up this braised cubes and dried chili pods will please the palate beef favorite alongside when united with Murphy-Goode Homefront Freemark Abbey Napa Red — a blend of syrah, merlot, petite sirah Valley Cabernet, with its and zinfandel. This wine is comfort food friendly aromas of dark cherry, ripe and fruit forward, chock full of flavors of black plum and black currant. cherry and raspberry, vanilla and toast. Plus, for every bottle sold, the winery donates fifty cents Edmeades Zinfandel to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit and Meatloaf that provides assistance to service members and Each meaty bite tastes even their families. more comforting than the last when paired with the Classic Roast Chicken and lush texture and notes of La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay toasted oak, vanilla and Fresh oregano, fragrant garlic and buttery cherry cola in Edmeades Castelvetrano olives star in this traditional Zinfandel. chicken dish which pairs wonderfully with vibrant La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Just as in the Burgundy region of France, these vineyards offer an unusually long, cool growing season, so grapes develop complex flavors. The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is beautifully aromatic, with an intriguing interplay of lively citrus and subtle toasted oak, laced with just a kiss of butterscotch. Toasted S’mores and Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir Take the traditional fireside treat to a new, gooey level with homemade, wine-infused marshmallows served with a glass of Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir. Handcrafted from the top seven percent of all the winery’s lots, with 70 percent sourced from the same vineyard blocks year-to-year, it ensures greater consistency and enhanced complexity with each vintage. Please your sweet tooth and palate with this pinot noir, with lively berry pie notes defined in wild strawberry and black cherry, with hints of vanilla and earthy aromas.
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Chicken Thighs with Potato, Lemon & Castelvetrano Olives
Recipe created by Tracey Shepos on lacrema.com Servings: 4 Preheat oven to 350°F. In food processor, combine oregano, garlic, lemon 8 sprigs oregano, leaves picked zest, cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Process until chopped. (1/2 cup packed) Place mixture in large bowl and toss with chicken thighs. 5 cloves garlic In 10-inch cast iron pan, layer 1 tablespoon oil and 2 lemons, one zested and one cut top with potatoes and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt. into eight wedges Place chicken thighs on top and sprinkle again with 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons salt. Scatter lemon wedges in between 3 tablespoons olive oil chicken thighs. 8 chicken thighs (1 1/2 pounds), Place pan over medium heat, cook for 5 minutes bone in, skin on 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and or until edges start to brown. Immediately place pan on top rack in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Adjust oven cut into 1/2-inch circles temperature to 400°F and cook for another 25 minutes 4 teaspoons kosher salt or until chicken is browned and internal temperature 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted reaches 160°F. Scatter olives on top and serve. and drained
Recipe created by Molly Yeh on mynameisyeh.com Servings: 16 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 1/2 cup water 2 packets unflavored gelatin powder 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 pinch salt In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cornstarch. Grease two loaf pans or one 8- or 9-inch square pan and dust bottom and sides with half of powdered sugar mixture. Pour out any excess mixture back into bowl. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, combine pinot noir and 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle gelatin over liquid. Grease rubber spatula and have standing by mixer, as well as prepared pan(s). In small saucepan, combine remaining 1/4 cup of water, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Clip on candy thermometer. Heat mixture over medium heat until it reaches 240°F.
Resist urge to crank heat level higher, otherwise it could heat up too fast. (If takes a while to heat up to those last few degrees, you can inch heat level up to medium high, keeping a close eye on thermometer.) Turn mixer on low and drizzle sugar mixture in slow and steady stream down side of bowl. Once entire mixture is in, increase speed to high and let it mix for 10–12 minutes, until lukewarm and fluffy. Using greased spatula, immediately scrape mixture into pans and spread out evenly as possible. Dust tops with remaining powdered sugar mixture and (if needed) use hands to flatten mixture out completely. Let set for hour, cut into squares and dust edges of squares with remaining powdered sugar mixture.
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Book review: Stories in the walls “The House with Sixteen Handmade Doors” by Henry Petroski with photographs by Catherine Petroski 2014, W.W.Norton $27.95 / $32.95 Canada 297 pages Remodeling never ends. That’s a fact when you’re a homeowner. There’s always something to do, something to upgrade, some way to make a house your own. New flooring, paint, move the fixtures, add another room, and, well, you know where this is going. But where did it begin? Who created the place you call home? Author Henry Petroski decided to find out, and
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YOUR WEEK MORE EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION TWELVE YOUNG pianists will compete for a $5,000 grand prize and
the chance to perform with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra in the orchestra’s International Young Artists Competition. The competition is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Colorado Christian University, 9200 Ellsworth Ave., Lakewood, and is free to attend. The top three winners will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center at CCU. Tickets are required for the evening recital. Go to www.jeffsymphony.org/ young_artists/index.html.
THEATER/SHOWS CATASTROPHE AT CAMELOT
BUSINESS NETWORKING, UPDATES
COLORADO ACTS presents a dinner theater production of “Catastrophe at Camelot” or Merlin Seems to be Missing, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 9-10, at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. All the Knights of the Round Table are away fighting dragons. Merlin is away on mysterious magical business. Merlin’s assistant has been left in charge but seems to have gotten on the wrong side of all the Ladies in Waiting. Mayhem and murder ensue. Reservations required; call 303-456-6772.
WHEAT RIDGE Business Association welcomes Kelly Leid, executive director, North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative, mayor’s office, City and County of Denver, 7-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St.. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 9. Breakfast, networking, community updates. Call 303-594-1520 or go to www.wheatridgebiz.com/meetingregister.php.
THEATER PRODUCTION THE EDGE Theater presents “The Motherf---er with the Hat” from Friday, Jan. 16, to Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. For tickets and information, call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Show is for mature audiences only.
ART EXPLORE ANIMAL KINGDOM THROUGH ART
MARVELOUS MARMALADES AND MORE KATHY LEE of Modern Gingham Preserves will teach canning tips and
tricks at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Payment required when registering. Call for cost information and to register at 303-209-4394.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE AN OPEN conversation about racial understanding will take place
at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “What Your Black Friend Wants You to Know: The Conversation About Race No One Is Having,” includes a film featuring honest insights from black Americans about their experience with race. 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.
COMEDY NIGHT TROY WALKER is featured at the next Comedy Night at West Woods, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at West Woods Bar & Grill, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Walker has twice won the Comedy Works New Faces competition and has performed at the Montreal Comedy Festival and the Aspen Comedy Festival. Get tickets at Eventbrite.com, key word West Woods. E-mail slaphappyent@gmail.com.
DRAW, PAINT, sculpt an use other art techniques to learn about the many living creatures that make up the animal kingdom. Artist David Sullivan will guide you. Classes are from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, from Jan. 14 to March 18, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12 years. Register by Jan. 11; call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to register.
VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistants, site coordinators and more.
HEALTH TAI CHI AT MAJESTIC VIEW
EVENTS
DIVORCECARE SESSION
SOLDIER GIRLS EVER WONDER what it was like being a woman in the military? The Lakewood Branch of The American Association of University Women will host author Helen Thorpe on Thursday, Jan. 8, and hear from her latest book about the lives of three women over a period of 12 years as they deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq and how their military careers affected friendships, personal lives, and families. Book Forum reported, “Soldier Girls Is a worthy addition to the literature of our most recent wars.” Thorpe will speak at 7 p.m. at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 9th and Kipling, Lakewood. Members will meet for soup and salad at 6 p.m. The public is invited. (http:// lakewood-co.aauw.net/) TROLLHEIM HOLIDAY DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE being taken through Saturday, Jan. 10, for the annual Lutefisk and Meatball Holiday Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Reservations are available for a 1 p.m. or a 5 p.m. seating. Call 303-989-4496 for cost and reservations. Seating is limited. REPUBLICAN MEN’S BREAKFAST MEETING JANE GOFF, of the Colorado State Board of Education, will discuss “What Big Things are Going On in National, State and Jeffco Education, and What to do About It” at the next Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meeting, from 7-9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Personally select breakfast buffet included in cost ($12, cash preferred). The group meets each Monday, and new members are always welcome. Future meetings: Robert Blackwell (Monday, Jan. 19); Matt Arnold (Monday, Jan. 26); and Tom Tancredo (Monday, Feb. 2). Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
TRAVEL SERIES: ANTARCTICA SPEND AN evening in awe of the beauty of Antarctica; take a photo tour of the farthest reaches of the earth from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 and older. Call 720-898-7405 for information. WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON
trails. Walks are at a casual pace and last about an hour and a half. Participants will learn about Arvada’s plants/trees, urban wildlife and local history. Dress for the weather. Class size is limited. Meet at 3 p.m. for a short discussion, and walk starts at 3:20 p.m. Suitable for all ages; families welcome. Walk will be cancelled if temperature is below 32 degrees, of if it’s storming. For the Wednesday, Jan. 14, walk, meet at the Firefighters Park Pavilion, 8351 Club Crest Drive, Arvada. Call 720898-7405 for information.
MAJESTIC VIEW Nature Center presents the North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club’s exhibit featuring Lyons sandstone, Mt. Antero granite, fossilized wood, smoky quartz, garnets, pyrite and more. The exhibit is on display through January. The nature center is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.
LEARN HOW to construct soft fiber, pine needle and cattail baskets from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Jan. 17 (cattails), Jan. 24 (soft fiber), and Jan. 31 (pine needles), at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 and older. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
the first black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. We will tell their story of struggle and triumph, and bring the issue of race in the military into a current context. Program is from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-232-7100 to RSVP.
JOIN ARVADA native Dean Bernard for a walk along one of Arvada’s
ROCKS AND MINERALS AROUND US
BEGINNING AND continuing tai chi classes are offered at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Beginning classes are 6:45-7:45 p.m., and continuing classes are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 5 to Feb. 9; Feb. 23 to March 30; and April 13 to May 18. Classes are outside in the gardens and lake at Majestic View. Bring water and dress for the weather. Call 720-898-7405 for cost and more information.
NATURE’S BASKETS
LEARN ABOUT the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots who were
WALKING WITH NATURE
critters with stingers and creatures with fangs. Program features sciences of stings and biology of bites, plus participants will check out a few specimens. Program is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
COLORADO WOMEN’S
Connection will have its January luncheon, “Westward Ho!!” from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. For reservations, call 303-9852458.
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LEARN PRACTICAL information to deal with the challenges of divorce at DivorceCare, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays from Jan. 15 to April 9 at Grace Church, 6969 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada. Session topics include healing, finding help, facing anger, depression and loneliness, new relationships, financial survival, forgiveness, moving on and much more. Contact Shirley Schreiber at 720-895-9000 or shirleyschreiber@ grace-alone.org. Go to http://www.grace-alone.org/familysupport. WEST METRO COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the West Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., at National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Lori Kinser, 303-969-2917); Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, Biel Fellowship Hall, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Brad and Debbie Rash, 303-986-1206).
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On the court Broomfield players, Delaynie Byrne and Katie Stirling try to steal the ball from Standley Lake sophomore Haley Davis in the 64-23 loss to Broomfield on Saturday at Broomfield High School. Photos by Pam Wagner
Standley Lake’s Jackie Paik takes the ball to the hoop in the loss to Broomfield by a score of 64-23 on Saturday in Broomfield.
JA hoopsters on a run Jefferson Academy girls score 44-28 victory By Scott Stocker A rough start can turn into a fine finish. That was the case for the Jefferson Academy girls in their 44-28 victory against visiting The Academy last Friday. Broomfield’s Jefferson Academy trailed Westminster’s The Academy, 6-5, after the first quarter of play in a game in which neither team could get much offense on track. It got a little better in the second quarter as the Jaguars were able to lead, 22-20, at the half. Offense aside, Jefferson Academy’s defense was tough as it held The Academy to only four points in each of the third and fourth quarters. The Jaguars, coached by Crystal Deichert, improved to 4-3 while The Academy, coached by Steve Cancino, fell to 2-3. Alycia Wright, with 12 points, and Kristi Nagai, with 11, were the only players from either team to reach double figures. Of course, a win-is-a-win despite the number of points scored by the team members. Nagai, who is finally back in the lineup
following an injury, might have had a better night in scoring had she not had to set out several minutes with four fouls. And, she would eventually foul out with 2:54 left in the game. “It felt good coming back from my injury and just good to work with the team,” said Nagai, who scored half of Jefferson Academy’s first half points, but held scoreless in the second half. “The game for me didn’t quite go the way I hoped and how I had planned. But we all came back strong after the holiday break. We picked it up in the second half and played pretty good.” Deichert felt a bit down by her teams start, but in the end, was more than pleased with the winning outcome. “It was a rough start, but we put together a better second half,” Deichert said. “Our kids off the bench were very helpful today, and we came through with some big rebounds and defensive play. Coming back after the holiday break is tough, but this is a good win to get us going for the rest of the season.” Jefferson Academy pretty much put the game out of reach for The Academy building a 36-24 lead heading into the final quarter. It gave Wright a pretty good feeling.
JEFFERSON ACADEMY 44, THE ACADEMY 28 The Academy 6 14 4 4 — 28 Jefferson Academy 5 17 14 8 — 44 TA: (2) Hannah Paschke 0 0-2 0, (4) Michayla Morris 3 0-0 6, (11) Ronnie Garcia 1 2-4 4, (12) Kris Honomichl 0 0-0 0, (13) Hailey Sanchez 1 0-0 2, (15) Katie Honomichl 0 2-2 2, (20) Katie Edwards 2 0-4 4 , (21) Allie Falagrady 4 0-5 8, (22) Teresa Gantner 0 2-2 2. Totals: 11 6-19 28. Fouls: 11. Fouled out: None. “Our team did well on defense and we were able to pick it up in the second half on offense,” Wright said. “It was such a slow beginning, but certainly good to come away with the win. It’s just nice to get back into playing after the vacation break and we will have to work hard on improvement.” It was, indeed, a tough night for The Academy’s Hannah Paschke and Ronnie Garcia and Cancino. “I think we just were frustrated and were not really focused,” Paschke said. “We had a good vacation, but just not able to put things together now that we’re back.” “We played against an aggressive team, and it was good to have the competition,”
JA: (1) Kaitlyn Thimsen 2 0-0 4, (2) Jennifer Kupcho 1 0-0 2, (3) Kristi Nagai, 4 2-3 11, (4) Breanna Zink 0 0-0 0, (10) Keliann Raff 1 1-2 3, (14) Alycia Wright 5 0-0 12, (15) Rebekkah Withouse 0 1-2 1, (30) Heidi Wendt 3 1-2 7, (33) Emma Anderson 1 0-0 2, (34) Destany Vargas 0 0-0 0, (40) Peyton Huss 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 5-9 44. Three-point baskets: Wright (2), Magai. Fouls: 19. Fouled out: Magai. added Garcia. “There is still a lot we can do and I think we can be a lot better and more aggressive on our part.” Thoughts also expressed by Cancino. “Our team was not focused and we just were not able to do what we needed to do,” Cancino said. “Our defense was good in the first half, but in the second we couldn’t come up with the necessary plays to stop them. We missed a pair of our players, who are out of town, but our girls still played well. We’re just hopeful that we will have a better season as it goes on.” Jefferson Academy will host Northridge, Jan. 8, and Lyons, Jan. 10. The Academy girls also have a pair of home games, Jan. 6, against Jefferson, and Jan. 8, against St. Mary’s.
Raff ejected on way to victory Jefferson Academy tops Academy By Scott Stocker Jefferson Academy’s victory against The Academy last Saturday in boys basketball was decisive but nonetheless a downer for the winning team. Broomfield’s Jefferson Academy, coached by Mark Sharpley, improved to 8-1 with its non-league victory against visiting Westminster’s The Academy, 61-44. The Wildcats dropped to 2-4. And while it was an impressive win for the Jaguars, the ejection of leading scorer, Joe Raff, called for a pair of technical fouls, dampened the victory. Raff scored a game high 26 points before he was ejected with 6-minutes, 24-seconds left in the game. The double technical forced him to miss Jefferson Academy’s game against visiting Northridge on Jan. 8. “I was freaked out,” Raff said after committing a turnover. “I didn’t say anything wrong to the officials, but to myself, and the official thought otherwise. This just leaves a bad taste in my mouth as I have to set out our next game. I had just turned
the ball over and I was frustrated.” Frustration, too, for Sharpley. But he was more than pleased with his team’s overall effort. “He told me he was just talking to himself,” Sharpley said. “I told him, how do you think that is going to be perceived by an official. I think we all learned a lesson tonight.” It was a fine defensive effort, as well, that helped Jefferson Academy to gain the victory. The Jaguars were only behind early in the first quarter, 6-2, before they exploded. They established a 13-6 lead after the first quarter and were able to extend their lead to 36-12 at the half. It was fairly balanced in the scoring column the rest of the way for Jefferson Academy, but only one other player, Andrew Ullman, was able to reach double-figures with 12 points. “It was a good win, but we have to do better in all phases of the game,” Ullman said. “Our defense came through, but we still have a lot to work on. Offensively, we just want to get back into the swing of things. I just tried to push hard, but not play in a hurry.” Jefferson Academy increased its lead to 52-22 heading into the fourth quarter and eventually, 55-22, before The Academy came though on a short comeback.
JEFFERSON ACADEMY 61, THE ACADEMY 41 The Academy 6 6 10 19 — 41 Jefferson Academy 13 23 16 9 — 61 TA: (1) Angel Hernandez 7 0-0 17, (2) Cameron Christmas 0 0-2 0, (3) Marc Compeon 0 0-0 0, (4) Devan Caswell 5 5-6 15, (5) Alex Rodriquez 2 1-2 5, (11) Sergio Compeon 0 0-0 0, (15) Trenton Miller 1 0-0 2, (21) Isaiah Sanchez 1 0-0 2, (23) Ezekiel Venerable 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 6-10 41. Three-point baskets: Hernandez (3). JA: (0) Taylor Teets 1 0-0 3, (2) Keaton Grant 0 0-0 0, “I think we had a good tempo, and we were able to take advantage of their mistakes,” Sharpley said. “We got our game going in the second quarter and got on a confident pace, and we pushed hard. Shane Davis, our transfer, who had to set out the first part of the season, will now be able to play and see a lot more action since Joe will miss our next game.” Leading the way for The Academy, coached by Ken Rutt, was Angel Hernandez with 17 points and Devan Caswell with 15. “We just didn’t have a lot of interaction, and we just didn’t seem to play as a team tonight,” Hernandez said. “We’re in better shape, but we just couldn’t execute with the offense and we just didn’t get the job
(3) Tyler Thimsen 0 0-0 0, (4) Vince Abeyta 0 0-0 0, (5) Andrew Ullman 4 3-4 12, (11) Joe Rodriquez 1 0-0 2, (12) Justin Barlow 1 0-0 2, (13) Jake Barlow 1 1-2 3, (20) Nathan Rodriquez 1 0-0 2, (22) Trevor Ballard 0 0-0 0, (24) Joe Raff 8 5-6 26, (34) Dalton Hagen 2 1-2 5, (43) John Mahoney 0 0-0 0, (45) Dylan Bendure 2 2-2 6. Totals: 21 12-16 61. Three-point baskets: Raff (5), Ullman, Teets. Technical fouls: Raff (2). done.” Caswell added, “I’m glad this is a team with heart. We just stumbled and couldn’t move the ball and we just gave up to much. I think we can improve due to this loss. It just seems that we should have been better prepared.” The opening moments of the game went in The Academy’s favor with that 6-2 lead. But, it was downhill from there, much to Rutt’s dismay. “We came out strong,” Rutt said. “But we just had too many turnovers, 14 in the first half alone. They just shot the heck out of the ball against us. The boys played hard, but there was just too much for us to overcome. We just have to come back hard from this one.”
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Hitchin’ a ride with MountainsTaxi Jeffco taxi service extends to west end By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Public transportation connectivity is a work in progress in Jefferson County, and the addition of a new local cab service aims to fill some gaps. MountainsTaxi, an already established cab service for parts of Jeffco, has received authorization from the state to extend its services to the west end of the county and beyond — serving Golden, Conifer, Genesee as well as Blackhawk, Idaho Springs and several other mountain communities, making MountainsTaxi one of the only cab services readily available for the area. Don Bausch, manager of Mountain-
sTaxi and one of three owners, has been overseeing the taxi service for five years. “We consider ourselves the hometown taxi company,” Bausch said. “We’re a traditional taxi company with certain upgrades — our cabs are clean, our drivers live in the area, they can communicate with the passengers.” Regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, drivers at MountainsTaxi undergo background checks and vehicles are insured. As a special bonus, MountainsTaxi requires its employees to be residents of Jeffco in order to provide the best knowledge and driving experience for the area, Bausch said. “We are the best ambassadors for the people not familiar with the area,” he said. Adam Paul, Lakewood city councilman and owner of Colorado Corporate Car, which offers limo service for special events as well as trips to DIA for the western parts of Jeffco, said services like MountainsTaxi
brings a new twist to public transportation options and provides a service to passengers on the light rail when they reach the end of the line but are in need of going farther. “I think the whole mountain area is somewhat underserved,” Paul said. “Being on the city council for Lakewood, I definitely understand the need for transportation especially on the west side,” he said. “Having MountainsTaxi have more of this area is critical to get people around.” Since MountainsTaxi is regulated, meter rates are similar to that of its competitors that are also regulated such as Metro Taxi or Yellow Cab for example. A 15 percent discount for rides to and from DIA is offered at MountainsTaxi but the real message Bausch drives home is clean and knowledgeable customer service that benefits not only the passengers but also Jeffco’s cities. “Is Golden not better served by our
picking somebody up at the airport and letting the passenger know about the Coors brewery, about the Table Mountain Inn, about the Golden Hotel about NREL, about shopping at Colorado Mills?” he said. With Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft who have revolutionized the taxi industry — for better or for worse — small, regulated and independent taxi cab services like MountainsTaxi may prove to be a fierce competitor for both TNCs and larger cab companies. “The cab companies are waking up that they have to raise their standards (for a better passenger experience),” Bausch said. “The industry is changing, and I think it’s a good thing.” For more information about MountainsTaxi and its services, visit www.mountainstaxi.com.
Police gun deaths up, but still below average Traffic fatalities added to law enforcement toll By Amanda Lee Myers Associated Press The number of law enforcement officers killed by firearms jumped by 56 percent in 2014 and included 15 ambush deaths. But gun-related police deaths still remain far below historic highs and lower than the average annual figures in the past decade, according to a report released Dec. 30. The annual report by the nonprofit National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund found that 50 officers were killed by guns in 2014. That’s higher than the 32 such deaths in 2013 but the same as 2012 figures. In 2011, 73 officers were killed in gun-
fire, the most in any year in the past decade. The average since 2004 is 55 police deaths annually. In all, the report found that 126 federal, local, tribal and territorial officers were killed in the line of duty in 2014. That’s a 24 percent jump from 102 on-duty deaths in 2013, though below the average annual figures since 2004 and the all-time high of 156 in 1973, said Steve Groeninger, a spokesman for the memorial fund. Of the 126 officer deaths this year, shootings were the leading cause, followed by traffic-related fatalities, at 49. The increase in gun-related deaths among officers in 2014 followed a dramatic dip in 2013, when the figure fell to levels not seen since the 19th century. The 2014 uptick came amid increased tension between police and the public following the high-profile deaths of unarmed black men by white police officers, includ-
ing those of Eric Garner in New York and Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. The states that saw the most officer deaths were California, at 14; Texas, at 11; and New York, at nine. Florida followed with six deaths, and Georgia had five, according to the report. The 15 ambush assaults on police officers in 2014 compared to just five in 2013, but matched 2012 for the highest total since 1995, the report said. “We’ve been talking about this well before the Michael Brown and Eric Garner incidents, and the protests over those particular cases — that there has been a very prevalent anti-government sentiment in this country for some time now, and I do believe that anti-government sentiment can influence weak-minded individuals to commit violent acts against law-enforcement officers,’’ said Craig Floyd, chairman and CEO of the memorial fund.
“That’s at least part of the reason we’re seeing this increase in ambush-style attacks, officers being targeted simply because they’re cops in uniform,’’ Floyd said. Among the ambush assaults were the fatal attacks on two police officers in New York City on Dec. 20. Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were gunned down in their patrol car by Ismaaiyl Brinsley, who then ran into a subway station and killed himself. Brinsley had made threatening posts online and references to the Garner and Brown cases. Floyd also pointed to the fatal shooting of two Las Vegas police officers ambushed in June as they were eating lunch in a pizza shop, and a Pennsylvania state trooper killed in an ambush in September by a survivalist who then led police on a 48-day manhunt. To read the report, go to www.LawMemorial.org/FatalitiesReport.
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Reading aloud to children from birth The American Academy of Pediatrics believes reading aloud is so important they now recommend families read to infants as a daily fun activity. That’s right. Read from birth. The group recognizes that an important part of brain development occurs during the first three years of life and that reading aloud to children enhances vocabulary and other important communication skills. Along with talking and singing, reading increases the number of words that young children hear during their growing years. Research has shown that children who are read to have heard significantly more words than children who do not have this
experience. Gap begins at 18 months New research suggests this gap begins as early as 18 months of age! It is critical to develop these pre-literacy skills for success in school. The benefits of a real person
reading aloud cannot be duplicated with modern digital media. How do we go about establishing a read-aloud program at home? Hold babies in your lap or snuggle up under the covers. Read aloud from a variety of children’s books. As they grow, allow children to help turn the pages. Read the words together. Tell the story from pictures. Ask questions such as: What do you see? What does it remind you of? What do you wonder about? For a few years you might be asking and answering your own questions. That’s OK. Go to the library and allow very young children to select books that they want to hear from the boxes of durable books with thick pages and bright colorful illustra-
tions. Choose some that you would like to share with them. Plan to read aloud for at least 10 minutes twice a day. Just before a nap or bedtime works well. Also take advantage of bath time and riding in the car to sing songs and repeat nursery rhymes together. What else can we do? Ask your children’s librarian for additional book suggestions. Check out “The Read Aloud Handbook” by Jim Trelease or go to trealease-on-reading.com for more titles and book reviews. For more see grandparentsteachtoo.org written in English and Spanish and wnmufm.org “Learning Through the Seasons “ programs.
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LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Catnaps are definitely recommended for Leos and Leonas who had been going at a hectic pace over the holidays. Adding relaxation time to your schedule helps restore your overdrawn energy reserves. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Sure, some of the new friends you made over the holidays might move out of your life at some point. But at least one might show significant “staying power” with some encouragement. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Encourage family members to join you in supporting a relative who could be facing a difficult emotional challenge in the New Year. Showing your love and concern helps keep his or her hopes up. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) While a long-deferred decision suddenly might take on some urgency after news on a related matter, you still need to weigh all factors carefully before deciding one way or the other. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) This is a good time to reassess the earlier plan you made for the New Year. Some elements you felt you could depend on to make it work might no longer carry that assurance. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Forming a renewed connection with a former associate is only NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the first step toward working out your new plans. Be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the prepared for problems, and deal with them as soon meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 2nd day of February, as they arise. Public Notice
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Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. Resolution 14-170, Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Wanco, 5902 Tennyson Street, finding said petition substantially compliant with C.R.S. 31-12107(1), and setting a public hearing for February 2, 2015, 6:30pm at Arvada City Hall for City Council to determine whether the area meets the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is considered eligible for annexation Legal Notice No.: 80308 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., January 20, 2015 to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for work related to Project No. 14-ST-01 – Milling and Overlay 2014 and performed under that contract dated April 21, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. and its
Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., January 20, 2015 to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for work related to Project No. 14-ST-01 – Milling and Overlay 2014 and performed under that contract dated April 21, 2014 for the City of Arvada.
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Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this December 17, 2014 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 80340 First Publication: January 1, 2015 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE The Arvada Housing Authority will open its Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list to new applicants on February 4th and 5th, 2015. Applicants must apply online at www.arvada.org/section8. Applications WILL NOT be available at the Arvada Housing Authority offices. Please visit our website at www.arvada.org/section8 or call our office at 720898-7494 for more information or if you need assistance with the application process. The Arvada Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Opportunity agency. Legal Notice No.: 80351 First Publication: January 8, 2015 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press
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The Arvada Housing Authority will open its Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list to new applicants on February 4th and 5th, 2015. Applicants must apply online at www.arvada.org/section8. Applications WILL NOT be available at the Arvada Housing Authority offices. Please visit our website at www.arvada.org/section8 or call our office at 720898-7494 for more information or if you need assistance with the application process. The Arvada Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Opportunity agency.
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Legal Notice No.: 80351 First Publication: January 8, 2015 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2014-0040 Michael Crites, 6820 Estes Dr., requests a variance to establish a side (east) property line that is 12” from the existing structure (house) when Section 6.2.1 of the LDC requires the property line be a minimum 10’ from the structure. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on January 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 80352 First Publication: January 8, 2015 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 2nd day of February, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final
2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A romantic situation CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances that was going smoothly not too long ago might take and thereafter will consider them for final a new turn. Be honest about your feelings before you passage and adoption. For the full text decide whether to follow it or take another path. version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Public Notice Legal Notices, then click on the title ofPISCES the (Feb 19 to Mar 20) The wise Pisces (that’s ordinance you wish to view. The full text The following ordinances were adopted by you, make sure everyone youon version is also available in printed form in of course) the CitywillCouncil of the City ofknows Arvada t h e C i t y C l e r k ’ s o f f i c e . C o n tplan a c t to keep second following the public hearyourreading options open and listen to all sides 720.898.7550 if you have questions. ing held on the 5th day of January, 2015: of the situation before making any decisions. CB15-001: An Ordinance Increasing the Ordinance 4477: An Ordinance AmendSize of the Board of Directors of the Olde ing Section 37 of Chapter 102, Utilities, of BORN THIS WEEK:City YourCode honest approachtotoUtility life Town Arvada Business Improvement Disthe Arvada Pertaining trict; Appointing Two Additional Members Chargesfor others fortunate and livingAdministrative is always an inspiration to the Board of Directors and Directing Ordinance 4478: An Ordinance Authorizenough toingknow How Future Appointments to the Board the you. Refinancing of a Lease Purchase Agreement Executed in 2005, and in Conare Made nection Therewith Authorizing the LeasCB15-002: An Ordinance Approving the © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. ing of Certain City Property and the ExeAmended and Restated Intergovernmentcution and Delivery by the City of a Site al Agreement by and between the JefferLease for such Property, a Lease Purson Center Metropolitan District #2, Jefferchase Agreement, and Other Documents son Center Metropolitan District #1, JefferRelated to the Financing; Setting Forth son Parkway Public Highway Authority, Certain Parameters and Restrictions with Cimarron Commercial LLC and the City of Respect to the Financing; Authorizing OffiArvada cials of the City to Take All Action NecesCB15-003: An Ordinance Amending Artsary to Carry Out the Transactions Conicle VI “City Property” of Chapter 2 of the templated Hereby; Ratifying Actions PreviArvada City Code by Authorizing the Sale ously Taken; and Providing Other Matters of Surplus City Owned Real Property Thereto CB15-004: An Ordinance Annexing Ceryour publicRelated notices call Ordinance 4479:303-566-4100 An Ordinance Annextain Land IntoTo theadvertise City of Arvada, Wanco, ing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, 5902 Tennyson Street Sheridan Gold Strike Transit Station, W. CB15-005: An Ordinance Rezoning Cer60th & Sheridan Boulevard tain Land Within the City of Arvada, Ordinance 4480: An Ordinance RezonWanco, from Adams County PL (Public Lands) to City of Arvada I-1 (Light Industriing Certain Land Within the City of Aral), and Amending the Official Zoning vada, Sheridan Gold Strike Transit StaMaps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, tion, from Adams County I-2 and I-3 (In5902 Tennyson Street dustrial) to City of Arvada I-1 (Light Industrial), and Amending the Official Zoning Legal Notice No.: 80353 Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, W. First Publication: January 8, 2015 60th & Sheridan Boulevard Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Ordinance 4481: An Ordinance AnnexPublisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript ing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Arvada Press Brandt Property, 15902 W. 64th Avenue Ordinance 4482: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of ArPublic Notice vada, Brandt Property, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada The following ordinances were adopted by R-E (Residential Estates), and Amending the City Council of the City of Arvada on the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arsecond reading following the public hearvada, Colorado, 15902 W. 64th Avenue ing held on the 5th day of January, 2015: Ordinance 4483: An Ordinance RezonOrdinance 4477: An Ordinance Amending Certain Land Within the City of Aring Section 37 of Chapter 102, Utilities, of vada, Olde Town Arvada Transit Hub, the Arvada City Code Pertaining to Utility from City of Arvada OT-GV (Olde TownAdministrative Charges Grandview Subdistrict) to City of Arvada Ordinance 4478: An Ordinance AuthorizPUD-BPR (Planned Unit Developmenting the Refinancing of a Lease Purchase Business, Professional, Residential), and Agreement Executed in 2005, and in ConAmending the Official Zoning Maps of the nection Therewith Authorizing the LeasCity of Arvada, Colorado, 5580 ing of Certain City Property and the ExeWadsworth Boulevard cution and Delivery by the City of a Site Ordinance 4484: An Ordinance RezonLease for such Property, a Lease Puring Certain Land Within the City of Archase Agreement, and Other Documents vada, Hope House, From City of Arvada Related to the Financing; Setting Forth R-L (Residential-Low Density) to City of Certain Parameters and Restrictions with Arvada PUD-BPR (Planned Unit DevelopRespect to the Financing; Authorizing Offiment-Business, Professional, Residential), cials of the City to Take All Action Neces1 du/ac., and Amending the Official Zonsary to Carry Out the Transactions Coning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, templated Hereby; Ratifying Actions Previ6465-6475 Benton Street and a Vacant ously Taken; and Providing Other Matters Portion of 5615 W. 64th Avenue Related Thereto Ordinance 4479: An Ordinance AnnexLegal Notice No.: 80354 ing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, First Publication: January 8, 2015 Sheridan Gold Strike Transit Station, W. Last Publication: January 8, 2015 60th & Sheridan Boulevard Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Ordinance 4480: An Ordinance RezonArvada Press ing Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Sheridan Gold Strike Transit Station, from Adams County I-2 and I-3 (Industrial) to City of Arvada I-1 (Light Industrial), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, W. 60th & Sheridan Boulevard Ordinance 4481: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada,
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 2nd day of February, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB15-001: An Ordinance Increasing the Size of the Board of Directors of the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District; Appointing Two Additional Members to the Board of Directors and Directing How Future Appointments to the Board are Made CB15-002: An Ordinance Approving the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District #2, Jefferson Center Metropolitan District #1, Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority, Cimarron Commercial LLC and the City of Arvada CB15-003: An Ordinance Amending Article VI “City Property” of Chapter 2 of the Arvada City Code by Authorizing the Sale of Surplus City Owned Real Property CB15-004: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Wanco, 5902 Tennyson Street CB15-005: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Wanco, from Adams County PL (Public Lands) to City of Arvada I-1 (Light Industrial), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 5902 Tennyson Street Legal Notice No.: 80353 First Publication: January 8, 2015 Last Publication: January 8, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript
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