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Places to play

Parks, schools evoke local spirit

By Megan Quinn Enterprise Staff Writer

For many residents, Broomfield’s unique places to play are part of what defines Broomfield as Hometown USA. We asked city officials, educators, volunteers and some longtime residents to talk about their favorite places to spend free time. They said their favorite places celebrate the tight-knit town while enjoying the outdoors and supporting community causes. Here are some of their favorites:

Finding common ground at County Commons

Broomfield County Commons is a top favorite location for residents who love to play sports on its fields, enjoy some Colorado sunshine or watch Fourth of July fireworks. Broomfield County Commons, 13200 Sheridan Blvd., has 300 acres where residents can play soccer and other sports, take their dogs to the dog park, climb on playground equipment, go running and biking, enjoy a sculpture trail (one of the pieces is featured on the cover) and lounge with family and friends. Residents said the large park is a great place for a weekend outing. “I enjoy running on the trails in Broomfield County Commons and playing with my family on the sports fields there,” said Assistant City and County Manager Jim Becklenberg, a relative newcomer to Broomfield who joined city staff in 2011 and moved from Pacific Grove, Calif. With paved paths and trails that wind through and around the park, Mayor Randy Ahrens said the Commons offers13, a great area 4 • APRIL 2014 • to

David R Jennings / Broomfield Enterprise

FOURTH OF JULY FUN: Guinevere Faber lights things up with sparkler’s at last year’s Fourth of July festivities at Broomfield County Commons. enjoy the outdoors while staying active. “I like to bike, so I enjoy our local trails near the Commons,” said Ahrens, who has called the city home for decades. Enjoying the sun is a popular reason for Broomfield residents to visit the park, but special events throughout the year also draw plenty of visitors. When school ends for the summer, you’ll find teens at Broomstock, an annual student-focused concert festival that provides a high-energy alternative to end-of-schoolyear parties that involve drugs or alcohol. This year, Broomstock is from 1 to 9 p.m. May 30 at the Commons. The Commons is also the

site for the Memorial Day celebration, to which people bring picnics and sit on the lawn to enjoy patriotic music and speeches from community veterans. The event, led by the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, draws hundreds each year. This year’s celebration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26. Families also flock to the Commons for the Great American Picnic, a July 4 event with music, a children’s parade and other festivities. The picnic typically starts around 5 p.m.,with the fireworks display starting just after dusk.

Midway is city’s Main Street

Midway Boulevard and

David R. Jennings / Broomfield Enterprise

FAMILY TIME: Andrew Bosio and son, Jack, enjoy last year’s Memorial Day celebration at Broomfield County Commons. Midway Park creates a central setting for some longtime Broomfield resident’s favorite memories, regard-

less of the season. “Midway Park is about that hometown feeling that See COMMUNITY on 29

Beyond Expectations. Choosing a health care facility is an important and sometimes difﬁcult decision. Broomﬁeld Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center strives to make that decision easier. Whether your stay is short and recuperative or intended for a longer period, each guest is welcomed both as an individual and as part of the community.

t Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center they believe that each person’s care and emotional needs are unique. The staff integrates the clinical, spiritual and social components of daily living to provide the highest-quality care in a serene setting. Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a very special place. It offers short-term rehabilitation and longterm skilled nursing care, and is the only skilled nursing facility in all of Broomfield. According to Senior Admissions Director Tammie Zygielbaum, this extremely high level of care is evidenced even further by the strong presence of medical and nursing staff. Broomfield’s in-house physicians are available seven days a week. Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are offered up to seven days a week. And a vascular surgeon who is also a wound specialist makes rounds of the patients every week. At Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center the approach is simple: Return each patient to his or her maximum level of functional independence through a team approach. As patients complete each stage of the recovery process, medical professionals are with them every step of the way. The clinical professionals at Broomfield are qualified to care for guests who require the most intense level of nursing care, yet compassionate enough to extend a loving hand to those who need occasional assistance. Physician directed, the licensed nursing staff work closely with each

resident offering individualized care according to their needs. Specially trained activity-staff provide stimulating, meaningful activities allowing guests a diverse and enjoyable experience. An Activity Calendar highlighting daily, evening, and weekend activities is provided to each guest on a monthly basis. Activity staff coordinate programs with nursing staff so that all guests can participate. Scheduled outings help maintain a connection to the community as well as fulfilling a sense of purpose and belonging. Many individuals are admitted to Broomfield’s RESTORE UNIT posthospitalization for short-term transitional services when recovering from a stroke, heart attack, post surgical recovery, joint replacement, and complex medical management. The primary goal of the RESTORE UNIT is to rehabilitate an individual quickly and comprehensively and restore each patient to his or her previous level of functioning. The unit is dedicated to facilitate the patient’s recovery and return home. It features a state-of-theart therapy gym. Broomfield’s short-term rehabilitation team is staffed with highly trained

professionals including clinical coordinators, physicians, dieticians, occupational and physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, recreation specialists, and additional support staff. Trust is of primary importance in this organization, Zygielbaum says. “The staff at Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center takes responsibility for earning and keeping your trust. We believe that the quality of life is the single most important component of a person’s stay at our facility. We also believe that in order to provide the highest quality care, we need the support and input of the residents, their families and their friends.” As one former patient said, “The staff has made my recovery and rehab a truly enjoyable experience. Before coming into this facility, I was very nervous. Now I am so confident in the staff here, that I would willingly return myself – and refer my loved ones as well.” Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 12975 N. Sheridan Blvd., Broomfield, 303.785.5800, www.broomfieldnursingcenter.com

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Contact City county services Animal Control ................................................ 303-438-6400 Assessor ......................................................... 303-464-5819 Auditorium....................................................... 303-464-5829 Broomfield Chamber of Commerce................ 303-466-1775 Broomfield Workforce Center.......................... 303-464-5855 Building Department....................................... 303-438-6370 Central Records.............................................. 303-464-5819 City and County Attorney’s Office................... 303-438-6353 City and County Clerk and Recorder’s Office . 303-438-5819 City and County Manager’s Office.................. 303-438-6300 Code Compliance........................................... 303-438-6303 Communications............................................. 303-438-6355 Community Assistance Center ....................... 303-438-6390 Community Center.......................................... 303-464-5500 Community Development Office..................... 303-438-6389 Courts ............................................................. 720-887-2100 Cultural Affairs................................................. 303-464-5829 Engineering Department................................. 303-438-6380 Finance Department........................................ 303-438-6357

George Di Ciero City and County Building........................................ 303-469-3301 Human Resources........................................... 303-438-6320 Human Services.............................................. 720-887-2200 Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library......... 720-887-2300 North Metro Fire Rescue District..................... 303-452-9910 Open Space and Trails.................................... 303-438-6335 Passports........................................................ 303-438-6390 Paul Derda Recreation Center ........................ 303-460-6900 Planning.......................................................... 303-438-6284 Police non-emergency.................................... 303-438-6400 Public Health................................................... 720-877-2220 Public Works, Street, Utility and Park Maintenance.................................... 303-438-6360 Recreation Services........................................ 303-460-6900 Recycling Center............................................. 303-438-6329 Revenue, Treasurer ......................................... 303-464-5819 Sales tax.......................................................... 303-464-5811 Senior Center.................................................. 303-464-5526 Utility Billing (water and sewer service)........... 303-438-6319

Marvelous Musicales Sponsored by Broomfield Music Teachers Association

Marvelous Musicales is a program which began in 2003. It is sponsored by the Broomfield Music Teachers Association. The Musicales are presented three times a year, in October, February and April usually on the third Saturday of the month at the Broomfield Auditorium at 4 p.m. They provide an opportunity for musicians of all ages and abilities to perform on the Broomfield Auditorium stage and utilize the “AUDI’s” concert grand piano. Whether playing a solo piece, or being accompanied by this wonderful instrument, performers have a stellar experience. Please take your place in the spotlight, or encourage your friends and neighbors to take advantage of this unique chance to perform on the AUDI stage. All types of music including folk, jazz, classical, musical theater and original compositions are welcome. Other favorites include vocal, string, brass, or woodwind 6 • APRIL 13, 2014 •

ensembles comprising duets, trios or quartets. Music does not need to be memorized, but it must be “performance ready”. No karaoke accompaniments permitted. Selections should be approximately 3 minutes long, or less, so that we may have at least 20 participants on each program. There is no charge to participate or attend Marvelous Musicales, though donations are gratefully accepted The Broomfield Music Teachers Association welcomes new members. Our purpose is to elevate teaching standards of music in the community and to provide music teachers with enrichment and educational opportunities. This network of teachers is a wonderful resource for teachers new to the area who are looking for students. For additional information about membership or how to sign up to perform in a Musicale or please visit broomfieldmta.org.

Council members

MAYOR

Randy Ahrens Term expires Nov. 2015

Phone:

303-469-1498

E-mail address:

rahrens@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Background:

His parents moved to Broomfield in 1966. After college and spending six years in the oil and gas industry, he moved his family back to

Broomfield in 1986. He is married to Wendy Ahrens and has three grown daughters, Ashley Luman, Amy Ahrens and Jordon Felker. He is the owner of Frontier Components and director at Fore Investments, LLC. He enjoys golf, biking and fishing. Education: Bachelors of Science in engineering from Colorado State University; minored in math and history Previous community involvement: City Council member and mayor pro-tem from 20012009, Birch Elementary chairman of School Improvement Team (SIT), Committee for Better Local Government to campaign to create the city and county status, Chamber of Commerce chairman, Broomfield Thursday Evening Rotary Club, Legacy Committee member for Broomfield Community Foundation, Broomfield Open Space Foundation, Relay for Life team captain for the American Cancer Society since 2002.

Elected in 2013. She is married with two children who are in college and middle school. Law-Evans has lived in Broomfield since she was born.

Education:

Broomfield High School (1979), bachelor’s from University of Denver (math and geography, 1983), master’s from University of Utah (geography, 1985), Ph.D. from Colorado State University (earth resources, 1990)

WARD 1 Elizabeth Law-Evans Term expires Nov. 2017

Phone:

303-460-1295

E-mail address:

elaw-evans@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Background:

Previous community involvement:

Served in many volunteer roles, including classroom volunteer, PTO/SIT at Birch Elementary, assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 337, Sustainability Committee, Chamber of Commerce board and chairwoman and board member at Broomfield FISH.

Marvelous Musicales SAVE THE DATES !

April 19, 2014 • October 18, 2014

Sponsored by Broomfield Music Teachers Association

*Donations Gladly Accepted

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Broomfield at-a-glance

PRETTY AS A POSTCARD: The historic Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St., looks pretty enough for a postcard on a late fall day.

Name derived from:

Broomcorn that was harvested in the area to make brooms.

Population: 55,889

Year founded: 1885

Year incorporated: 1961

Ethnic make-up:

White — 48,099 residents; Hispanic/Latino — 6,216; Asian — 3,407; Hawaiian/Pacific Islander — 43; American Indian/ Alaskan native — 336; African American — 587; other — 1,848; two or more races — 1,569

Elevation: 5,344 feet

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Median age: 36

Government budget for 2014: $216 million

Median home value: $275,900

Median household income: $80,483

Median monthly housing cost: $1,495

Website:

www.broomfield.org

* Sources: City and County of Broomfield, U.S. Census Bureau, Denver Regional Council of Governments and Zillow.com.

SERVICES George Di Ciero City and County Building 1 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, 80020; 303-4386390

Post offices 280 W. First Ave., 303-4380035 8800 West 116th Circle, 303466-9669

Recycling Broomfield Recycling Center, 225 Commerce St., 303-4042839

Utilities Water/sewer: City and County of Broomfield, 303469-3301 Gas/electric: Xcel Energy,

800-895-4999, xcelenergy.com; United Power (for north Broomfield), 303-6590551, unitedpower.com Telephone installation: Century Link, 800-475-7526, centurylink.com Cable television: Comcast, comcast.com

NUMBERS TO KNOW Emergency room care:

Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center — 330-6894000 St. Anthony Hospital North — 303-426-2151 St. Anthony North Medical Pavilion — 720-627-0000 Centura Health Avista Adventist Hospital — 303-6731000

David Jennings / Broomfield Enterprise

North Suburban Medical Center — 330-451-7800

Animal Control: 330-438-6400

Fire: 303-452-9910

Police: 303-438-6400

VOTING

Election Day is Nov. 4. The election will be conducted by mail ballot. Voters who participated in the 2013 election or update their voter information will receive ballots in the mail, which they can mail back or drop off. All active voters are automatically mailed a ballot. Information: www.broomfield.org/elections

A Passion for Travel Wee Travel is Broomﬁeld’s full service Travel Agency

ancy Wee’s passion is infectious. Spend a few minutes visiting with her about her job, and you’ll find yourself itching to book a trip. Even after 33 years in the travel business, much of it spent personally guiding group trips, she still gets excited about the prospect of hitting the road (or the sky, or the ocean, or the river...) again. Wee Travel is a full service travel agency, but, as Wee explains,“people often don’t know what that means.” In short, if you have any travel need, Wee Travel can help you create the perfect trip. That includes bus tours, river cruises, theater tickets, flights, ocean cruises – you name it. Granted, you could book many of the same services online yourself, but without the personal interaction a skilled agent can provide, it’s much harder to ensure you’re getting the best deal. While the staff at Wee Travel can assist with any kind of travel booking, they specialize in guided group trips. Most popular among these are Alaskan and Mediterranean cruises, though Wee is quick to point at that Caribbean cruises are well-liked, too. She explains that clients are fond of cruises for two reasons: one, because, apart from beverages, they’re all inclusive; and two, because they include multiple destinations, giving travelers more site seeing options than a single destination trip. Wee’s guided trips are particularly popular. Groups range in size from around 20 to nearly 100, often including a mix of friends and family

who already know one another, and fellow vacationgoers who’ve yet to meet.The advantages of a guided trip are considerable. Wee, who is, herself, very well traveled, can make recommendations about local tourist attractions, restaurants, sites and other entertainment. Additionally, she secures a number of amenities for her groups, including special meals, cocktail parties and other events. “Of course, people don’t have to stick with the group,” Wee explains. Some would rather explore on their own, and that’s just fine. However, if group members would prefer to take in the sites with a knowledgeable guide, she’s there to help everyone get the most out of their trip. On May 4th, Wee Travel will be celebrating 26 years at their current location. With deep roots in the Broomfield community, Wee Travel offers all the customer service and options you’d expect from a big business with the charm and personal attention of a small town specialty shop. What’s more, Wee Travel is a proud member of the local community, regularly supporting various community efforts, like Dancing with the Broomfield Stars. Whether you’re booking travel just for yourself or interested in being a part of a group trip, be sure to contact the staff of Wee Travel the next time you’re headed out of town. Wee Travel 1380 W. Midway Blvd., Broomﬁeld 303.465.2118

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Council members Background:

Professional background in information technology, technical sales and restaurants; waiter at Tortugas in Longmont. Single. Enjoys jogging, biking and reading.

Resident of Broomfield since 2003. Human resources director, Trimble Navigation. Father of three. Enjoys running, skiing, golfing and mountain biking.

Education:

WARD 1 Todd Schumacher Term expires Nov. 2015

Phone:

720-840-7145

E-mail address:

tschumacher@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Metropolitan State College of Denver.

Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Illinois; Master of Arts, Organizational Communications, Bowie State University; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Pre-Law, University of Illinois

Previous community involvement: Worked for the Federal Election Commission, where he helped U.S. congressional, senate and presidential candidates and their staffs comply with the Federal Election Campaign Act.

Previous community involvement:

Three-year resident of Broomfield.

Before taking office he volunteered for Broomfield Trail Days, and since taking office has been appointed to six boards and commissions: Open Space and Trails Committee, Boulder County Consortium of Cities, Broomfield/Westminster Open Space, Rocky Flats Stewardship Council, secretary of the Northwest Parkway Authority and the Metro North Chamber Interface.

community. Audience members hear music which is not often performed, along with “crowd pleasers”. ASTER is unique in being the only women’s community choir located in Broomfield which provides women who are accomplished choral singers an opportunity to refine their craft in the company of equally dedicated musicians. ASTER was featured on several Broomfield Civic Orchestra concerts and has collaborated with local composers, instrumentalists, stage directors, dancers, storytellers and the Legendary Ladies .ASTER partnered with the Cultural Affairs Department to present two “Family Friendly Opera Programs”.

ASTER presents most concerts in Broomfield at the AUDI or local churches and rehearses at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter. The majority of the choir members live in the Broomfield area and range in age from mid-twenties to sixty-something. ASTER is an auditioned choir. Auditions are ongoing. Each member realizes that she is an integral part of the choir’s success. A small choir affords more solo opportunities than larger choruses, which helps the audience get to know individual singers. If you’re interested in auditioning or composing a piece for the choir, please contact Christina Lynn-Craig at 303.466.2879 to schedule an audition.

WARD 2

Mike Shelton Term expires Nov. 2015

Phone:

303-269-1946

E-mail address:

mshelton@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Background:

ASTER Women’s Chamber Choir Founding Artistic Director, Christina Lynn-Craig • Broomfield, www.AsterChoir.org

ASTER Women’s Chamber Choir is a small, 16-24 voice, women’s ensemble whose mission is exploring women’s lives and music. The group honors women who came before them by singing music composed by women, music which sets poetry by women and traditional songs women sang while they worked, worshiped, and performed in concert halls. ASTER commissions new works by local women composers to add to the repertoire of women’s choral music. ASTER’s “claim to fame” is their popular performances of QUILTERS, which was first staged in 2004 and then repeated in 2006 and 2011 to sold out audiences. Other popular collaborations have been with the Apollo Chamber Brass, Celtic Duo Gadbaw and Krimmel and concerts featuring our local expert on Scandinavian music, Dr. Rikka Pietiläinen-Caffrey, 10 • APRIL 13, 2014 •

who is our guest artist in our upcoming concert “Spring in Scandinavia”. Please save the date and attend this wonderful concert. Those who attended ASTER’s “Christmas in Scandinavia” will remember the special energy Riikka brings to all she does. Have you wondered what it might be like when Spring finally arrives in Scandinavia, after a long, cold winter with its long, dark nights? Come hear arrangements of Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish folk songs which celebrate the joys of Spring. The concert will also include a performance of “Astersongs” composed for the choir by Broomfield resident Alex Craig. ASTER is delighted to be located in Broomfield offering high quality performances close to home which help educate and entertain our neighbors and friends in the

Council members since 2007 with her husband, Josh, and her two children, who attend Emerald Elementary. She is an adjunct faculty member at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She likes to garden, participate in sports, hike, bike and explore the outdoors.

kevin.leslie.jacobs@gmail.com

Background: Resident of Broomfield since 1993. Father of two daughters. Enjoys riding motorcycles, running and other outdoor activities with family and friends. He is the assistant vice chancellor for human resources, University of Colorado-Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus.

Education:

WARD 2 Sharon Tessier Term expires Nov. 2017

Phone:

303-641-5433

E-mail address:

stessier@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Background:

Tessier has lived in Broomfield

Bachelor of Science from the University of Rhode Island in 1991; Master of Arts from John F. Kennedy University in 1997; has 2½ years of Ph.D. work from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, with an emphasis in community service.

Education:

WARD 3 Kevin Jacobs Term expires Nov. 2015

Previous community involvement:

Phone:

Helping to create and support the Emerald Elementary Garden Project and continues to serve the faculty, students and parents by helping and facilitating lessons that are garden-specific.

303-912-3401

E-mail address:

Bachelor of Arts, University of Colorado at Boulder; Master of Public Administration, University of Colorado at Denver.

Previous community involvement: Board member, volunteer and active participant in church, school, community, nonprofit and other organizations and activities.

ASTER Springtime in Scandinavia Come celebrate signs of spring after a long, dark winter

Featuring special guest Dr. Riikka Pietiläinen-Caffrey Friday, May 2nd at 7:30pm

Trinity Lutheran Church, Boulder brownpapertickets.com/event/555955

Saturday, May 3rd at 2pm

Broomfield United Methodist Church brownpapertickets.com/event/556730

Admission: $12/adults, $8 students/seniors

Tickets at brownpapertickets.com and also available At The Door

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Council members

WARD 3

Sam Taylor Term expires Nov. 2017

Phone:

303-931-6477

E-mail address: staylor@broomfield citycouncil.org

Background:

Married to wife, Sara, since 1988. Father of a daughter and a son. Broomfield resident since 1984. Materials manager at Source Communications.

Education:

Attended Michigan State University

Prior community involvement:

Chairman of Capital Improvement Committee for four years. Past member of Health and Human Services Board and Cemetery Committee. Current member of the Sustainability Task Force.

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WARD 4

Dennis Harward Term expires Nov. 2015

Phone:

720-263-4327

E-mail address:

dharward@broomfield citycouncil.org

Background:

A Broomfield resident since 2005, Harward was appointed in January to fill the Ward 4 seat vacated by Dave Jurcak. He enjoys riding motorcycles, water skiing, jazz and playing guitar. Dennis and his wife, Ann, have three adult children and three grandchildren. He is a principal at eNABLE Systems.

Education:

Master of Business Administration from Crummer Graduate School of Business

Previous community involvement:

Served in the Knights of Columbus, as well as past involvement with school board, community, nonprofit and other organizations and activities. Also an active church member.

WARD 4

Greg Stokes

WARD 5

Wayne Anderson

WARD 5

Martha Derda

Term expires Nov. 2017

Term expires Nov. 2015

303-466-6710

303-324-4566

Phone:

wanderson@broomfield citycouncil.org

E-mail address:

Phone:

Term expires Nov. 2017

E-mail address:

303-466-6624

gstokes@broomfield citycouncil.org

Background:

Married to Maureen, with three daughters, two in school in Broomfield, one in college. Resident of Broomfield since 2000. Investor. Plays trumpet and coaches youth soccer.

Education:

Master of Business Administration, Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis; Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.

Previous community involvement:

Serving second term on council. Served on Land Use Review Commission for five years, including three years as chairman. Past president of Broomfield Community Foundation. Member of board of directors and past president of Broomfield Soccer Club. Member of Broomfield Sister Cities Committee. Recipient of the 2008 Heart of Broomfield Award for Philanthropy.

Background:

Resident of Broomfield since 2007. Married, one daughter and three grandchildren. Enjoys reading, studying the cosmos, writing books and volunteering in the community. Executive leadership coach and owner of Leadership Science Institute, LLC.

Education:

Bachelor’s in organizational leadership from Southern Nazarene University; associate’s in business from University of Wisconsin; associate’s in information technology from Manhattan Community College.

Previous community involvement:

Member Broomfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, FISH of Broomfield Board of Trustees, Ministry Council for Broomfield United Methodist Church and Broomfield Rotary Club.

mderda@broomfield citycouncil.org

Background:

Married to husband, Paul. Mother of two daughters and grandmother of five. Resident of Broomfield since 1978. Retired teacher and recreation department worker.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in health and physical education from George Williams College in Downers Grove, Ill.

Previous community involvement:

Activities director for Broomfield Relay for Life. Volunteer with Rotary Club, Red Cross and American Heart Association. President of Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Aquatics. Broomfield Swim and Tennis Club board member. Grant writer for the City of Lafayette.

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anyone a short-term loan.” About 98 percent of customers are just nice, working people, according to Ken. Customers looking to pawn items need to be prepared to show identification and fill out paperwork. Broomfield Pawn has a diverse inventory, from jewelry and tools to TVs, golf clubs and musical instruments. Jewelry—metals and watches—sell well and hold value, as do tools. “The inventory is diversified. You never know what’s coming in the door,” says Ken. “It’s always interesting.”

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Public officials

CHARLES OZAKI

City and County Manager 303-438-6300 manager@ broomfield.org

harles Ozaki was appointed city and county manager of Broomfield in 2011. Prior to that he had been deputy city and county manager since February 2002. He first joined the city as assistant city and county manager in 1982. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1971 and a master’s degree in public administration in 1976, both from the University of Colorado. He was employed by the city of Westminster from 1977 to 1980 as personnel officer and assistant to the city manager, and and worked as the circuit riding manager for the Colorado towns of Norwood and Nucla in 1980 and the towns of Collbran and DeBeque in 1981.

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KEVIN STANDBRIDGE

Deputy City/ County Manager 303-438-6300 manager@ broomfield.org

evin Standbridge came to Broomfield as city planning director in September 1995 from the planning department in Aurora. He was promoted to deputy director of Community Development, at the time a newly created position, in late 1999. He was named assistant city and county manager in spring 2002 and named deputy city and county manager in 2011. He earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from the University of Colorado in 1980, and later a master’s degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

JAMES L. BECKLENBERG Assistant City/ County Manager 303-438-6300 E-mail: manager@ broomfield.org

im Becklenberg was hired as assistant city and county manager in February 2011. His responsibilities include management of Broomfield’s information technologies, finance, city and county clerks, courts administration and assessor’s departments. He moved to Broomfield from Pacific Grove, Calif., where he was deputy city manager. Becklenberg also has experience as a chief financial officer, risk manager, budget manager and information technology manager. He has a master's degree in public administration from the University of Kansas and received a bachelor's degree in public affairs from Indiana University in Bloomington. He was the 2011 recipient of the Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award from the International City County Management Association.

BO MARTINEZ

Economic Development Director 303-464-5579 bmartinez@ broomfield.org

o Martinez is the economic development director for Broomfield. Bo works to establish and leverage networks and partnerships with the public and private sectors, greater engagement with prospective and existing businesses, sustain and increase employment, stimulate private investment and revitalization to solidify and grow Broomfield’s economic base now and for the future. A Colorado native, Martinez has more than 18 years of experience in community and economic development, planning, transportation, housing, redevelopment, program development and partnerships with the public and private sectors. Before coming to Broomfield, he spent eight years with the city and county of Denver, where he served as an economic development administrator. While there, he directed Denver’s Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative, managed Business Services program,s including business expansion, business retention and Community Development Block Grant budgets, and directed commercial revitalization and public infrastructure development.

DAVE SHINNEMAN Community Development Director 303-438-6389 dshinneman@ broomfield.org

ave Shinneman was named Broomfield Community Development director in December 2012. Shinneman took the reins from Deputy City and County Manager Kevin Standbridge, who served in the dual role of deputy and director of Community Development prior to Shinneman’s appointment. After coming to Broomfield in 2008, Shinneman was the city’s planning director, where his primary responsibilities included administration of the comprehensive plan and land use regulations. It also included coordinating the development review process and managing the city’s demographic data base. As Community Development director he continues to oversee the planning, engineering, building, capital improvements, code compliance, transportation management and geographical information systems divisions. Prior to Broomfield, Shinneman worked as the planning manager for Westminster and was planning administrator and principal planner for Pinellas County, Fla.

By and For Our Community

Come for the food! Stay for the fun!

Looking for the freshest food and friendliest faces in Broomﬁeld? You’ll ﬁnd both at the Farmers’ Market on Tuesday afternoons this summer.

ompletely volunteer run, the Broomfield Farmers’ Market at Holy Comforter Church has created a welcoming space with the best local produce, live music and friendly vendors. It was in fact voted Colorado’s favorite farmers’ market in 2012. Holy Comforter Episcopal Church sponsors the market, but the church’s governing body is committed to donating net revenues back to the community. No market proceeds are used to support the church operations. Coordinator Dave Carter is one of the market’s volunteer managers (it is run entirely by unsalaried volunteers).“I have been involved since...a dinner party in late 2010 when someone asked,‘Why don’t we start a farmers’ market on the empty lot in front of the church?’” While he handles the overall market operations, he is quick to mention how Broomfield has contributed to its success. “The community support has been fantastic,” he continues. “Mayor Quinn helped preside over the ribbon cutting opening our market each of the past three seasons. Several area businesses have helped sponsor special days for their employees at the market.The Broomfield Enterprise and other local publications have helped us spread the word.” The market is dedicated to ensuring that the locally grown food it offers is accessible to residents throughout the community.“We have implemented a program to double the value of any benefits redeemed at our market by residents on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program),” Carter explains.“Some of our

produce and bread vendors contribute unsold goods each week to Broomfield FISH.” Last year those contributions topped two tons! As the market has grown, one challenge has been to remain a farmers’ market. Many local people want to sell various products and services through the market, and this has caused Carter and staff to make some hard decisions.“While many of these are great products and services, we want to make sure that locally-grown food remains the cornerstone of our market,” he says.“That’s why we limit nonfood vendors to no more than 20 percent of our market space, and we require those vendors to offer products that are locally grown or somehow related to the mission of our market.” Several promotions and special events are in store at the market this year.The “Iron Chef” competition, featuring two local chefs competing with ingredients purchased from market vendors, returns in August under the sponsorship of the Colorado Culinary Academy.The market hopes to have a special event or promotion each week. It will also be hosting a farm-totable dinner in September. The Broomfield Farmers’ Market at Holy Comforter will be open for the season on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. beginning June 11th through September.You can’t miss it at the intersection of Highway 287 and W. 10th Avenue. Visit holycomforterchurch.net or find the market on Facebook. The Broomfield Farmers’ Market at Holy Comforter Church 1700 W. 10th Avenue, Broomfield www.holycomforterchurch.net

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DAVID ALLEN Director of Public Works 303-438-6362 dallen@ broomfield.org

avid Allen was named director of Public Works in 2011. Prior to that, he had served as the department's deputy director since October 2008. Allen has a combined 21 years of experience working in municipal public works and utilities departments. In addition to his years in Broomfield, where he focused on operations, water resources and water and wastewater treatment processes, Allen also worked for several years as director of the public works and utilities department in Northglenn. Prior to that, he was a water planning and resources manager in the public utilities department in Anaheim, Calif., according the release. An undergraduate alumnus of Colorado State University, Allen earned his master's degree in civil engineering and water resources from the University of Southern California. He is a registered civil engineer in both Colorado and California and a member of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation.

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KIM PFEIFER

Treasurer/Revenue Manager 303-438-6287 kpfeifer@ broomfield.org

im Pfeifer was appointed Revenue Manager on June 1, 2007, after serving as Broomfield property tax administrator since November 2002. Pfeifer began her career in the Boulder County Treasurer’s office in 1979. In 1988, she became chief accountant and moved to the position of Boulder County deputy treasurer in 1995, where she helped structure the Boulder County portion of Broomfield records when the city became a county in 2001. Pfeifer is a longtime resident of Broomfield and attended Broomfield High School and Front Range Community College.

PAT SODERBERG Finance Director 303-438-6313 psoderberg@ broomfieldorg

at Soderberg was promoted to finance director in February 2009, after serving as deputy director of Finance since 2001. She joined the department in 1998. Soderberg graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Prior to coming to Broomfield, she worked for the City of Louisville as an accounting supervisor, for the City of Thornton as senior accountant and programmer analyst, for American AgCredit Corp. as controller and for Ernst and Whinney as a staff auditor.

WILLIAM TUTHILL

City/County Attorney 303-438-6353 E-mail: wtuthill@ broomfield.org

illiam Tuthill was appointed city and county attorney in 2005. From 2001 to 2004, he served as county attorney for Jefferson County, after 12 years with the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office. Tuthill spent five years in private practice at a Denver firm. Tuthill earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from Northwestern University in Illinois in 1979 and 1980. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1982. Tuthill lives in Arvada with his wife. He has two grown children.

SUZANNE SMITH

Director of Human Resources 303-438-6325 ssmith@ broomfield.org

uzanne Smith began working as a human resources officer for Broomfield in April 1994, and on Jan. 1, 2002, she was appointed as the director of Human Resources. A Louisville resident, Smith is a cum laude graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in public administration, public finance, urban studies and law. An organic gardener, xeriscape enthusiast and pet lover, Smith is an advocate for adopting pets from humane societies

Broomfield Chamber of Commerce 2095 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 109, Broomfield, CO 80020, 303.466.1775, www.broomfieldchamber.com

The Broomfield Chamber of Commerce has been supporting the business community since 1960! The Chamber Team, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Leads Groups and nearly 600 Members work together to secure a vibrant, healthy economic climate for the community. What sets the Broomfield Chamber apart is their creative approach to everything they do. “We’re not your ordinary chamber,” says Jennifer Kerr, President and CEO of the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce. “We pride ourselves on making everything we do unique.” For example, specific Chamber programs are geared at providing assistance to businesses of all sizes and all stages. In 2012 the Broomfield Chamber

launched their Business Resource Center with the partnership of the City and County of Broomfield. Through this partnership the Chamber is also a satellite location for the Front Range Community College North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center. This allows the Chamber to provide initial assessment of a business with referrals to the NMDSBDC. The free one-onone advising sessions can focus on business research, marketing, social media, new business feasibility analysis, business plan preparation, finance packaging and other small business topics. It’s up to each individual what they would like to accomplish during their sessions. These services are for Broomfield

residents and businesses residing in Broomfield. The Chamber also has a Government Relations Committee that reviews legislation and educates businesses on anything that may have an impact on them whether it is positive or negative. “Nothing will change your business faster than Legislation,” says Bill Duggan, Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The Chamber will also utilize their Broomfield Economic Council to represent the private sector in strengthening the economic development efforts in Broomfield. Even as the Chamber’s services and members grow and expand, Broomfield “manages to still retain a hometown feeling,” says Kerr proudly. “It’s a great place to live, raise a family and, of course, do business!”

Company Profile Business Owners: A Membership Drive Organization Number of Employees: 6 Year Business Opened: 1960 What does your company do? What is your claim to fame? The Broomfield Chamber of Commerce has been providing service and support to the business community since 1960. In 1961 our first accomplishment was to assist in the incorporation of Broomfield. Today, nearly 600 Broomfield area businesses (small, medium and large), representing over 25,000 employees, have joined together to secure a vibrant, healthy economic climate for the community. For years three words have been our main focus: Business ~ Community ~ Connections!

How does your company connect with Broomfield? The Broomfield Chamber connects businesses with the community. Businesses range from Fortune 500 companies, businesses with one to nine employees, non-profit organizations, business to consumer companies and business to business companies. Through our website we promote our members with their own business listing; they post their events on the website calendar; they can list their lodging information; they post job openings; offer Hot Deal Savings to the community when they support our Chamber Member businesses. Our goal is to give back to Broomfield through our support of the business community and providing a strong economy.

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DEBBIE OLDENETTEL Director, Health and Human Services 720-887-2222 doldenettel@broomfield.org

ebbie Oldenettel has been director of Broomfield Health and Human Services since

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January 2007. Oldenettel also helped open the department in 2001 as the manager of Family and Children’s Services. As the director, Oldenettel oversees Public Health and Environment; Self-Sufficiency, Employment and Public Assistance Services; Family and Children’s Services; Senior Services; and Colorado State University Extension programs. Prior to Broomfield, Oldenettel worked for the U.S. Department of Justice for five years in Washington, D.C. Oldenettel graduated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs with a master’s in public administration. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Denver. Oldenettel lives in Westminster with her husband and three children.

Jason Vahling Director of Public Health 720-887-2220 jvahling@broomfield.org

ason Vahling is director of the Broomfield Public Health and Environment Division, a position

he started on Feb. 28. Vahling brings more than 16 years of public health experience to Broomfield and was previously employed by the Spark Policy Institute. Prior to joining Spark, Vahling was the director of the Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Most of his career has been spent in the public sector, including 11 years at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and four years in local government. Vahling received his master’s in public health from the University of Northern Colorado and his bachelor’s in exercise and sports science from Colorado State University. He currently serves as president of the Colorado Public Health Association.

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ancy Harrold was promoted to recreation director in September 2011 after serving as acting director from March 2011. She began her career with the Broomfield Recreation Department in 1974 as a lifeguard and has served in a number of full time positions since 1979, including Aquatics Manager and Facility Manager.

Nancy Harrold Director of Recreation Services 303-460-6903 nharrold@broomfield.org

Harrold grew up in Boulder, attended Fairview High School and graduated from the University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in recreation management.

includes the Broomfield Auditorium, the Depot Museum, the Public Art Committee and the Cultural Council, as well as a consulting relationship with the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum. She originally came to the city as library director in 2003.

ROBERTA DEPP

Director of Library Services and Cultural Affairs 720-887-2355 rdepp@broomfield.org

oberta Depp was named director of Library Services in 2003 and Cultural Affairs in 2007. The Cultural Affairs Division

Roberta graduated from the University of Denver with a master’s in education from State University College in New York at Geneseo and additional graduate work at State University College in New York at Brockport. Prior to coming to Broomfield, she was director of the Berthoud Public Library, director of the Welles Turner Memorial Library (Glastonbury, Conn.), and director of the Eagle County Public Library. Roberta and her husband live in Broomfield and adopt rescued Siberian huskies.

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JIM CANDELARIE Clerk and Recorder 303-464-5898 jcandelarie@ broomfield.org

andelarie was named city and county clerk in 2011, after serving as Broomfield’s elections

manager since 2001. Candelarie has worked in elections since 1989. He was at the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office from 1998 to 2001, before he was lured to Broomfield for the chance to build a county clerk’s office from scratch. Since coming Broomfield, Candelarie has overseen voter registration, campaign finance reporting and other election duties, while also setting and monitoring policies and procedures for the city’s records department. As clerk, he is responsible for managing the clerk’s department, the Central Records Office and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

JENNIFER HOFFMAN

Director of Communication and Governmental Affairs 303-438-6355 jhoffman@broomfield.org

ennifer was promoted to director of communications and governmental affairs in October 2013. She led a reorganization with an emphasis

on community engagement. The department guides the strategic communications, marketing, community engagement, brand awareness, government affairs and lobbying for Broomfield. She advises the city and county manager, mayor and council on matters related to regional political, economic and governmental affairs. She represents Broomfield on a wide variety of issues that affect metro-area region programs to publicize and support the community. She has a master’s in public administration from the University of Colorado-Denver and bachelor’s in political science from Metropolitan State College She has been with Broomfield for 14 years. Prior to coming to Broomfield she was chief public relations strategist and project manager for Monaghan & Associates, Inc.

Assessor’s post is open

Broomfield is conducting a search for a county assessor, but one had not been named by press time. The Assessor’s Office can be reached at 303464-5819.

Keeping Broomﬁeld Squeaky Clean, One Car at a Time

pring is here and with it an end to the unwanted muck, slush, and magnesium chloride that can be downright tough on your vehicle.The solution to these roadway woes is right here in Broomfield: Car Wash Express.The company’s swift and smart Car Care Advisors aim to deliver the ultimate experience while getting your car cleaner than you thought possible. Car Wash Express, with five locations in metro Denver, is known for extra-long tunnels, the latest and greatest in car washing technology, FREE vacuums, mat cleaners and air stations, as well as knowledgeable and courteous staff. Since 2006, the Broomfield location has been washing cars day in and day out for loyal customers and newcomers alike. General manager Samuel Lowell appreciates Broomfield’s

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ongoing support of the business. “Broomﬁeld has a great community feeling to it,”he says.“We feel like we belong to something greater than ourselves. Plus, our customers hold us to a high standard of service, which pushes us to always improve.” The staff at Car Wash Express always appreciates the recognition that they receive from their customers, especially when they’ve assisted with an unusual circumstance or problem. Broomﬁeld’s great customers have shown their appreciation in a variety of ways, such as bringing in hot chocolate and coffee when it’s bitterly cold. Car Wash Express sees a fairly predictable rhythm to its busy times. It is generally busier from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., busier on the weekends than the weekdays, busier right after a rain or

snowstorm, and busier in the winter than the spring and fall. Its busiest season is December through March, when it is really cold and vehicles are the dirtiest they will be all year.“We excel at offering a quick and convenient, yet thorough, car wash experience.”Lowell beams.“This really stands out in the winter when customers just want to stay in their car, go through a tunnel, and drive off squeaky clean.” The cleaning technology that the business uses certainly sets it apart, but it’s the people of Car Wash Express that make the business second to none. Lowell has high praise for them.“My employees are fantastic.They come from many walks of life and many different paths, but we all come together in a cohesive manner to work really hard and get the job done.They all take constructive

criticism very well and are open, eager, and willing to grow into not only better employees, but better people as well.” It’s never a dull moment at Car Wash Express, with so much car washing technology and specialized equipment and the volume of work that they do. Lowell wouldn’t have it any other way.“Something is always popping up that needs my attention. I stay very busy, and I love it!” Drive on over to Car Wash Express today and experience the Ultimate! 5560 W. 120th Ave.; 303.468.2571; carwashexpress. com. Hours are Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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RANDALL DAVIS Municipal Judge 720-887-2133

andall Davis was first sworn in as municipal judge in July 2011. He was appointed by City Council two another two-year term, which expires in 2015. Davis, a Broomfield resident, serves as a Colorado senior judge, and previously served as municipal court judge for Wheat Ridge from 1988 to 2001, magistrate for Adams County District Court from 1987 to 2001, and as a Broomfield County Court Judge from 2001 to 2006. The municipal judge is responsible for hearing misdemeanor, traffic and code violation cases.

AMY BOCKMAN County Judge 720-887-2134

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DAVE YOUNG

District Attorney 720-8872199 WebSiteEmail@da17. state.co.us

ave Young was elected district attorney by residents of Adams and Broomfield counties in November 2012. He is responsible for the prosecution of more than 3,700 felony and 7,700 misdemeanor criminal cases each year. As chief prosecutor for the 17th

Judicial District, he is a prosecutor who is committed to working with local law enforcement agencies to guarantee the fair administration of justice and obtaining justice for victims of crime. Young joined the District Attorney’s Office for in 2005 as a chief trial deputy and later assistant district attorney. He continues to prosecute high profile capital murder cases while supervising the staff of 64 attorneys and 102 support staff. Young began his career as a prosecutor more than 20 years ago as a deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District for El Paso and Teller counties, where he prosecuted high profile murder cases and served as drug czar, overseeing major drug investigations in the jurisdiction. He serves on the board for the Adams County Youth Initiative and is a member of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. Raised in Colorado, he is a graduate of the University of Wyoming School of Law and Midwestern State University.

She served as a deputy Adams County coroner from 2005 to 2009, and performed more than 1,000 autopsies during the time period. She is trained in forensic evidence collection, and has collected forensic evidence for court proceedings in numerous homicide and criminal cases.

MONICA BRONCUCIAJORDAN Coroner 303-6591027 coronerquestions@ adcogov.org

onica Broncucia-Jordan was elected Adams County coroner in November 2010. She also serves as Broomfield’s coroner.

Broncucia-Jordan is certified in the completion of death certificates by the Colorado Department of Vital Records and Statistics and is a member of the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. She received a bachelor's degree in biology form the University of Colorado. As coroner, Broncucia-Jordan is in charge of scene investigation surrounding the circumstances of a death, including identification of the deceased, performing autopsies when needed, certification of the death and notifying next of kin.

Kerwin Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 11704 Teller St., Broomfield, 303.466.3581, www.kerwinplumbing.com

Does you home have a plumbing problem? Who are you going to call, and what is a fair price to pay for service? “Most people don’t know what plumbing services should cost,” says Terry Kerwin of Kerwin Plumbing & Heating, a secondgeneration family operated Broomfield business specializing in professional plumbing services for residential and commercial customers. “We help people at a fair price. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and have proudly served Front Range homeowners with personal service since 1978.” Besides repairs, Kerwin Plumbing can help upgrade your home with a new sink, toilet, faucet, shower, tub or running a new gas line 22 • APRIL 13, 2014 •

for your barbecue – no more messing around with propane tanks! Or consider adding a tankless water heater, which heats water on demand and provides an endless supply of hot water, eliminating the cost of running your water heater 24 hours a day. Work quotes are free, and senior citizen customers enjoy a five-percent discount on all services. Kerwin Plumbing & Heating’s commercial projects include schools, large retail projects, restaurant and bar facilities, medical office buildings, and HOA and clubhouse/community facilities. Their design build division will work directly with your architect and contractor to design and install a high-quality plumbing

system backed by Kerwin’s reputation for quality workmanship and courteous service. “As members of the Broomfield community, we belong to the Chamber of Commerce and are loyal supporters of Bal Swan Children’s Center, Nativity of Our Lord School, CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties A Precious Child and the Broomfield FISH food bank,” Terry Kerwin says. “My husband, Bill Kerwin, has lived here since he was ten years old. We believe in giving back to our community in a big way. And we believe in using and referring other Broomfield businesses as often as possible – we’ve used the same Broomfield bank for over 25 years.”

Company Profile Business owner(s): William K. (Bill) Kerwin Number of employees locally: 28 Year business opened: 1978 What does your company do? Plumbing, gas work, backflow prevention, drain cleaning & hot water heat. Plumbing service/repair for residential and commercial customers. Commercial design build, new construction, industrial, and tenant finish. What do you like about being in Broomfield? Broomfield, as large as it has grown, still has a small town feel with a strong sense of community. How does your company connect with Broomfield? We’re Broomfield Chamber members, members of the Broomfield Community Foundation and loyal supporters of Bal Swan Children’s Center, Nativity of Our Lord School, CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties, and the Broomfield FISH food bank. We believe in giving back to our community in a big way. We often support local schools and fundraisers of all kinds. We also believe in using and referring other Broomfield businesses as often as possible. We have used the same Broomfield bank for over 25 years. Our auto mechanics, cleaning service, dumpster service, carpet cleaning service equipment rental company, etc, are all local Broomfield Businesses.

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Deland came up through the ranks, serving as a patrolman, corporal, detective and lieutenant. Because Broomfield is a city and county, Deland also serves as the sheriff and is responsible for the management of the county jail. The Broomfield Police Department is comprised of more than 200 employees, including 150 police officers.

TOM DELAND

Chief of Police 303-438-6440 tdeland@broomfield.org

hief Tom Deland has been a member of the Broomfield Police Department for 37 years and has served as the chief of police for the past 23 years.

Deland is a graduate of the 153rd session of the FBI National Academy, the 53rd session of the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar in Quantico, Va., and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Metropolitan State College. He has served as president of the Metropolitan Area Chiefs Of Police Association and the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police.

DAVID RAMOS

North Metro Fire Rescue District Chief 303-452-9910 dramos@northmetrofire.org

avid Ramos was appointed fire chief of North Metro Fire Rescue District in January, having served the district for 30 years as a firefighter and officer. A native of the northern Denver area, Ramos earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Metropolitan State College and joined North Metro Fire as a firefighter in 1984. In addition to managing the organization’s business affairs and operations, Ramos is leading the implementation of North Metro’s new strategic plan, which calls for further enhancement of services to the community while maximizing efficiency and maintaining pace with the area’s growth.

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Emergency Response North Metro still connected to community roots By Sara Farris North Metro Fire Rescue District

medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, airport fire rescue, wildland firefighting , fire When North Metro Fire prevention services and life Rescue District began in safety education. 1946, it consisted of 30 volWith the majority of its unteer firefighters, one truck and covered a sparsely popu- calls being medically related, the district staffs each lated area of farmland. engine and medic unit with a Today, the district spans 63 paramedic. square miles of commercial and residential space, proNo call too big or small tecting approximately Calls range from a struc111,000 residents with 99 ture fire or a suspicious gas professional firefighters and odor to a resident with chest seven fire stations. pains or a car accident on Adapting to the growing the highway. Regardless of needs of its community, the nature of the call, North North Metro has expanded Metro firefighters are its services to become an trained and prepared to all-hazards response organi- respond within minutes. zation. The district provides Given the district’s diverse fire protection, emergency See NORTH METRO on 28

Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities (BCAH)

PO Box 681, Broomfield, CO 80038 office at 640 Main Street, Broomfield, 303.460.6800, artsinbroomfield.org

Established in 1973, the Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities (BCAH) has over 40 years in Broomfield providing assistance to community arts organizations in the form of mentoring, marketing and advertising. BCAH provides networking for arts organizations to gather regularly and discuss issues of common concern. By centralizing arts information and providing a supportive staff, BCAH has become an information source for residents. They also provide education, support, connection, representation, information and opportunity for cultural growth to the community. The organization is unique in the fact that BCAH is the definition of “grass roots” when it comes to community 24 • APRIL 13, 2014 •

organizations. Its founders were ordinary citizens who were deeply committed to promoting the cultural life in Broomfield. They didn’t look to government to fill the need they perceived. They rolled up their sleeves and did it themselves; we are proud to follow their example. Since its beginning, BCAH has been a valuable asset to the Broomfield community. On November 12, 1973, the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities was recognized by the Broomfield City Council and Mayor John P. Elliot, Jr. as the “duly authorized and designated arts group of the City of Broomfield”. The Broomfield Council for the Arts and Humanities is a volunteer-led organization. In 2013, BCAH assisted in producing more than 500

events, serving more than 32,700 people, primarily in Broomfield County. These events happened because over 290 BCAH volunteers committed almost 15,166 hours of their time. No other entity in Broomfield does what BCAH does. When it comes to supporting the cultural aspect of life in Broomfield, BCAH makes it happen. When the public wants to know how to find cultural opportunities, BCAH is their primary resource. When a citizen has a dream or an idea concerning an arts activity, BCAH helps develop it. BCAH is always growing, always evolving. In addition to assisting arts organizations, BCAH has evolved as a valuable community resource. We serve as a hub for information and networking,

providing assistance to community residents. BCAH staff handles inquiries from the public regarding a vast range of cultural issues. In all of these cases, BCAH is a resource for information and connectivity. Company Profile Number of employees locally: Volunteers and two part time administrative employees Year business opened: 1973 What does your company do? Aside from promoting community arts organizations, we provide assistance to community arts organizations in the form of mentoring, marketing and advertising. What do you like about being in Broomfield? Small town togetherness - community involvement How does your company connect with Broomfield? In addition to assisting arts organizations, BCAH has evolved as a valuable community resource. We serve as a hub for information and networking, providing assistance to community residents. BCAH staff handles inquiries from the public regarding a vast range of cultural issues.

Schools ADAMS 12

Boundary lines in Broomfield are: East of Sheridan Boulevard and north of 120th Avenue Schools with Broomfield students: Centennial Elementary, Coyote Ridge Elementary, Meridian Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Westlake Middle and Legacy High schools Superintendent: Chris Gdowski Public Information Officer: Joe Ferdani Phone: 720-972-4000 Address: 11285 Highline Drive, Northglenn, 80233-3076 Web site: www.adams12.org

Centennial Elementary

Address: 13200 Westlake Drive, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-972-5280 Website: centennial.adams12.org/

Mascot: Miners Principal: Christine Parkes School hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday students are dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 20

meridian.adams12.org/ Mascot: Mustangs Interim principal: Matthew Haviland School hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday students are released at 1:15 p.m. Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 20

Coyote Ridge Elementary

Mountain View Elementary

Address: 13770 Broadlands Drive, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-972-5780 Website: coyote.adams12.org/ Mascot: Coyotes Principal: Megan Cain School hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday students are dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 20

Meridian Elementary

Address: 14256 McKay Park Circle, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-972-7880 Website:

Address: 12401 Perry St., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-972-5520 Website: mountain.adams12.org/ Mascot: Bighorns Principal: Lynn Saltzgaver School hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday students are dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 20-

Westlake Middle

Phone: 720-972-5200 Website: sites.google.com/a/adams12.o rg/westlakemiddle/home Mascot: Warriors Principal: Jessica Fiedler School hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45p.m. On Wednesday students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Grades: 6-8 Start date: Aug. 20

Legacy High

Address: 2701 W. 136th Ave, Broomfield Phone: 720-972-6700 Website: legacy.adams12.org/ Mascot: Lightning Principal: Lee Peters School hours: 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays 7:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grades: 9-12 Start date: Aug. 20, ninth grade; Aug. 21, all

Address: 2800 W. 135th Ave., Broomfield, 80020

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Boundary lines in Broomfield are: West of Sheridan Boulevard and north of 120th Avenue Schools with Broomfield students: Birch Elementary, Emerald Elementary, Kohl Elementary, Broomfield Heights Middle, Aspen Creek K-8 and Broomfield High schools Superintendent: Bruce Messinger Public Information Officer: Briggs Gamblin Phone: 303-447-1010 Address: 6500 E. Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 80303 Website: www.bvsd.org

Birch Elementary

Address: 1035 Birch St., Broomfield,80020 Phone: 720-561-8800 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/birch

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Schools FROM PAGE 25 Mascot: Bulldog Principal: Tracy Stegall School hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grades: Preschool-5 Start date: 1-5, Aug. 21; kindergarten, Aug. 22.

level, with start times from 8:35 to 9:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Grades: K-8 Start date: 1-5, 6 and 9 Aug. 21; kindergarten, 7-8, 9-10 Aug. 22;

Broomfield Heights Middle

Address: 755 W. Elmhurst Place, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8500 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/emerald Mascot: Dragons Principall: Samara Williams School hours: 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grades: Preschool-5 Start date: 1-5, Aug. 21; kindergarten, Aug. 22.

Address: 1555 Daphne St., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8400 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/broomfie ldheights Mascot: Falcons Principal: Chris Meyer School hours: 8:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.; start time of 9:35 a.m. Wednesdays Grades: 6-8 Start date: 6th grade, Aug. 21; all, Aug. 22.

Kohl Elementary

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Address: 1000 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8600 Website: sites.google.com/a/bvsd.org/k ohl Mascot: Colts Principal: Cindy Kaier School hours: 8 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Grades: Preschool-5 Start date: 1-5, Aug. 21; kindergarten, Aug. 22.

Address: 1 Eagle Way, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8100 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/broomfie ldhigh Mascot: Eagles Principal: Ginger Ramsey School hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grades: 9-12 Start date: 9, Aug. 21; all, Aug. 23.

Aspen Creek K-8

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Address: 5550 Aspen Creek Drive, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8000 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/aspencr eek Mascot: Coyotes Principal: Brett Livingston School hours: Vary by grade

Boundary lines in Broomfield: South of 120th Avenue and west of Sheridan Boulevard Schools with Broomfield students:

Ryan Elementary, Sheridan Green Elementary, Jefferson Academy Charter, Mandalay Middle and Standley Lake High schools Superintendent: Vacant Public Information Officer: Lynn Setzer Phone: 303-982-6500 Address: 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden, 80401 Website: www.jeffcopublicschools.org

Phone: 303-438-1011 (elementary office); 720-8871992 (secondary office) Website: www.jajags.com Mascot: Jaguars Principals: Michael Nolan (kindergarten through sixth grade); Tammy Stringari (seventh through 12th grade) School hours: Elementary, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; secondary, 7:45 to 4:10 p.m. Grades: K-12 Start date: Aug. 18

Ryan Elementary

Address: 5851 W. 115th Ave., Westminster, 80020 Phone: 303-982-3105 Website: sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschoo ls.us/ryan-elementary/home Mascot: Hawks Principal: Kristi Shaver School hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:20p.m. Grades: K-6 Start date: Aug. 18

Sheridan Green Elementary

Mandalay Middle

Address: 9651 Pierce St., Westminster, 80021 Phone: 303-982-9802 Website: sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschoo ls.us/mandalay-middle-school/ Mascot: Wolverines Principal: John Schalk School hours: 8:20 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Grades: 7-8 Start date: Aug. 18

Standley Lake High

Address: 10951 Harlan St., Westminster, 80021 Phone: 303-982-3182 Website: sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschoo ls.us/sheridangreen-es/ Mascot: Li’l Gators Principal: Kurt Freeman School hours: 8:10 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 18

Address: 9300 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, 80021 Phone: 303-982-3311 Website: http://standleyweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/standley/ html/index.htm Mascot: Gators Principal: Jeff Pierson School hours: 7:15 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Grades: 9-12 Start date: Aug. 18

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Beautiful Savior Lutheran School

Address: 6995 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-469-2049 Mascot: Stars Principal: Julie Paschen Grades: Toddler through eighth grade

Chariot Christian School

Address: 2400 Industrial Lane, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-439-9522 Mascot: Warriors Principal: Matthew Collier Grades: K-12

Broomfield Academy

Address: 7203 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-469-6449 Website: www.broomfieldacademy.com Mascot: Timberwolves Principal: Patricia Garner Grades: Academic preschool through eighth grade

Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School

Address: 900 Midway Blvd., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-4177 Website: http://school.nool.u s/ Mascot: Knights Principal: Kathy Shadel Grades: K-8

Holy Family High

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NORTH METRO FROM PAGE 24 needs, training for a variety of emergency scenarios is essential in providing for public safety, firefighter safety and property protection. No time was that more apparent than when the historic floods hit in September 2013. Although North Metro crews had never experienced such an event as the massive floods, their training in swiftwater rescue prepared them to be effective responders in the region’s time of need. North Metro Fire also has partnered with Broomfield and Northglenn police departments to engage in active shooter training at the district’s training center. Together, the agencies have established standard operating procedures that allow North Metro responders to more quickly address treatment and transportation of injured parties during a crisis event. North Metro Fire also continues to work with neighboring agencies to enhance regional emergency response capabilities.

Partnering with the community North Metro’s Fire Prevention Division dedicates itself to working with developers and city and county building officials to ensure all buildings in the community meet fire codes and hazardous material regulations to keep residents as safe as possible. North Metro fire protection engineers provide expertise in the planning, construction and remodeling of structures. In addition, the district’s life and safety education officer, along with North Metro firefighters, works to educate students, adults and seniors on life-saving practices. The district provides many free or lowcost community programs including weekly car seat fittings, blood pressure checks, CPR classes, fire extinguisher training and 911 education to youth. True to its mission, North Metro Fire continues to stay connected to its residents and committed to building a safer community.

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FROM PAGE 26 2:45 p.m. Grades: 9-12

Front Range Academy Address: 1008 Depot Hill Road, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-469-0496 Website: www.frontrangeacademy.com Director: Lynne Dare School hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grades: 6-12

Questar Academy Address: 1008 Depot Hill Road, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-469-6500 Website: www.questaracademy.com/ Director: Gerald Dare Grades: 6-14

PRESCHOOLS Apple Tree Christian Address: 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-8365 Website: http://appletreebroomfield.org Director: Jeannine Bosseler Ages: 2 ½ to 7

Bal Swan Children’s Center

Address: 12099 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303 469-1574 Website: www.cross-of-christpreschool.org Director: Jan Martinez Ages: 3 to 6

Kiddie Academy Address: 320 E. First Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-3635 Website: http://educationaldaycare.kiddieacade my.com/Broomfield/welcome.html Director: Debbie Weed Ages: 12 months to 12 years

The Children’s Center Preschool Address: 14076 McKay Park Circle, Broomfield 80023 Phone: 303-438-9788 Website: www.mckaychildcenter.com Director: Marilyn Jones Ages: 3 to 5

Presbyterian Preschool Address: 350 Main St. Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-4433 Website: http://www.pcofb.org/Preschool.html Director: Kristen Chiles Ages: 3 to 5

Address: 1145 E. 13th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-6308 United Church of Broomfield Website: www.balswan.org Preschool Mascot: Swans Address: 825 Kohl St. Director: Brian Conly Phone: 303-466-8355, ext. 13 Grades: Ages 2 through kindergarten; Website: children of all abilities are served at Bal www.broomfielducc.org/ps.htm Swan including children with special, Director: Nancy McKee typical and gifted needs Ages: 21/2 to 5

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COMMUNITY FROM PAGE 4 Broomfield still manages to preserve, even through its amazing growth,” said Jennifer Kerr, president of the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce and a Broomfield resident since childhood. The best-known Midway event is Broomfield Days, an annual tradition that includes a parade that draws a crowd of thousands each fall. This year, the festive procession will make its way along Midway Boulevard on Sept. 20. The event also typically includes music, dance performances, a dog costume contest, festival booths and a car show. Longtime resident Paul Derda, for whom the city’s recreation center is named, said the annual celebration helps define Broomfield’s tight-knit community and shows that “we are all Broomfield.”

Though Broomfield Days is the most recognizable event at Midway Park, the community gathers in the park throughout the year for sports practices, birthday parties at the Girl Scout Shelter or a bit of afterschool playtime on the playground. In December, the trees in the park are decked out in multicolored, eye-catching lights, which helps set the tone for the holidays. “During the holidays, I love driving down Midway Boulevard to look at all of the lights in Midway Park. It is peaceful and beautiful and reminds me of Broomfield when I was much younger,” Kerr said.

School spirit sparks community spirit:

Nothing brings a community together like its high school spirit, said Ginger Ramsey, principal at Broom-

field High. Ramsey, along with Holy Family High principal Tim Gallic, said high schools’ community events are one way to celebrate Broomfield, while offering a place for families and friends to drum up support all the way up to the final buzzer. “The best place to play, relax (and) hang out is at Broomfield High School activities and athletic events,” Ramsey said. “This was reinforced to me... at the state girls’ basketball championship game (in March), where I looked up into the crowd and saw a sea of Broomfield Blue on many of our community members who came out to support our girls.” Though the team lost the championship, Broomfield was there to watch the final minutes and cheer them on, she said. Gallic, principal at Holy Family, said his school also

An Individualized Education Helping Children to be Exceptional, Accelerated and Creative Ages 2½-14 Small Class Sizes

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HULA GIRL: Drew Landskroner shows off her Hula Hoops skills at last year’s Relay for Life at Holy Family High School.

is a hot spot for high school sports throughout the year. The school also offers up its outside track during the summer for a wider community event, the annual Broomfield Relay For Life. This year’s relay is June 6. The relay pays tributes to cancer survivors and honors those who have lost their

battles with the disease while raising money for the American Cancer Society. Last year’s all-night relay brought in more than $60,000. Legacy High School also brings its school spirit to the Broomfield community. The school’s Legacy Lightning marching band will perform in the 126th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year’s Day 2015. About 60 million people see the parade each year, with about 25 million tuning into the parade on TV or online. “Legacy will be front and center” to represent Broomfield, said Tournament of Roses president Richard Chinen. Contact Enterprise Staff Writer Megan Quinn at 303410-2649 or quinnm@broomfieldenterprise.com

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