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Youths with disabilities learn work skills Class takes workforce readiness to new level in community By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com While touring Arvada’s Blackjack Pizza with her Significant Special Needs (SSN) class a few years ago, Kathy Jackson, a para-educator at Arvada West High School, thought: “What if our students could work here?” Now, three days a week, eight of her students travel across 64th Avenue to the pizza parlor and Gluten Free Things bakery, learning essential skill sets that can only be taught outside the classroom. ”We’re trying to do our best to prepare them for the world — whether they’re selfsufficient or need a little help,” said Jana Downing, fellow special needs para-educator.
Every day, students in Patti Molholm’s Significant Special Needs class come prepared to be successful in their academic subjects, such as reading, science and math, as well as to learn about one other fundamental subject — life. ”Our goal is to teach them — alongside their academics to graduate — life skills, responsibilities,” said para-educator Jana Downing, as she watched four students fold and label pizza boxes. “And we hold high expectations of them, within their abilities.” For senior Ariel Albert, working at Blackjack is a highlight of her day. ”In my class I like reading, listening to her (Ms. Patti),” she said. ”Blackjack is fun. KJ takes us on Wednesdays and I put stickers on labels and glue them down — it helps to get me to focus.” The tasks given to students — filling Workforce continues on Page 5
Preparing and folding pizza boxes helps Arvada West junior Hunter Sauer practice math skills while giving him a sense of independence. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Seniors struggle to find housing
“The Marketing Maven,” as she’s known in the chamber, aka Carolyn Bond, thinks about answering her trivia question, during the chamber’s Top Brass Leader trivia game at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Jan. 21. The cops-androbbers themed event was held at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Affordability is crucial issue for Colorado’s aging residents By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Arvada chamber celebrates business Chamber of Commerce celebrates year with 91st annual dinner By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arvada is stirring — or at least it was during the Arvada Chamber of Com-
merce’s 91st annual dinner, Jan. 21 — with the celebration of the business, nonprofit and ambassador of the year. ”We’re an engaging organization that really does care about the businesses and people in the community and we want people to recognize that,” Kami Welch, president of the chamber said. Taking nearly 260 guests back to the Public Enemy era where fugitives like Bonnie and Clyde were rampant and
crime was everywhere, attendees took part in a modern who-done-it style mystery. The event, held at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., celebrated winners, praised up-and-coming leaders, and raised money for local organizations through a silent auction. To see more photos from the retrostyle event, and to see a list of this year’s chamber award winners, turn to PAGE 6.
The senior population is expected to double in the next 20 years, but many may be out of luck when it comes to finding a place to live. “The biggest challenge for this aging population is finding housing they can afford,” said state Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Adams County. “Most folks in the state have experienced the housing crunch. But seniors don’t have a lot of options.” Developers are focused on providing affordable housing along transportation corridors, like Lakewood’s West Rail or W Line, the Gold Line, which is coming through Arvada and the B Line, which would pass through Westminster and Adams County. These projects are all part of RTD’s FasTracks program. The Gold and B lines are part of the 41-mile Northwest Rail Line project from Denver’s Union Station to Longmont. The hope is to provide living options for those looking to make use of multimodal transportation, like at Lakewood’s West Line Flats, which had a groundbreaking on Jan. 21. “This is a dream come true for West Colfax because we can offer this to people of all ages,” said Bill Marino, board member of the West Colfax Community Association. “There is a strong demand for studios and one-bedroom apartments in the area.” West Line Flats is the first all-marketrate apartments along the W Rail, with a cost of $1,100 a month for studio apartments, $1,350 for one-bedrooms and $1,700 for two-bedrooms. Although this kind of development is important, it provides only minimal options for seniors, Ulibarri said. Seniorspecific options are coming to these communities, but are more than a year away in most cases. Wazee Partners is attempting to build
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JIM GLASMANN Arvada police officer retires after 43 years with the department
About me Ever since I was a little boy, I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a police officer, just like my hero — my dad. I wore my holster with my toy gun everywhere — the last thing I took off each day was my gun. I always thought if I could be half the officer my dad was, then I’ve made it. And after 43 years with the Arvada Police Department, I can safely say I tried. I’m a Colorado native and knew this is where I wanted to live my life. I was hired on at the Adams County Sheriff’s Department early in my career, but was encouraged to switch to another, growing police department in Arvada or Lakewood to further my career. And on June 13, 1977, I was sworn in as a member of the Arvada Police Department. My career journey I began my career on patrol, which was a good opportunity to learn the districts and the city. From there, I moved into the special investigations unit where I spent years undercover, looking shaggy with long hair, a beard and my ear pierced. I helped do several drug busts around Arvada West High School and other places around the city. But it wasn’t patrolling the city or busting drug-selling kids and adults that gave me the most joy in my career. That moment came when I decided to become a school resource officer at Pomona High School.
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After 43 years with the Arvada Police Department, Jim Glasmann, or “OG’ as he’s known, retired. Among other duties, Glasmann spent his career working as a school resource officer at Pomona High School and Arvada Middle School. Courtesy Arvada Police Department
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The Jefferson County Board of Education will host five community forums from Feb. 1 to Feb. 10 to get input from community members on the Jeffco 2020 strategic plan, vision and outcomes and the district’s budget. Meetings will be held at various schools throughout the district in the morning and evening: Feb. 1 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Deane Elementary School Gym, 580 S. Harlan St., Lakewood 6 - 7 p.m. Pomona High School Library, 8101 W. Pomona Drive, Arvada Feb. 6 9:30 - 11 a.m. Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada
The place for me In 1996, I came aboard at Pomona and knew this was the place for me. I’ve always been able to deal with kids really well — I’m a natural. So when this position came up, I felt like God was pushing me to it. And he’s right, it’s my cup of tea. I have two kids of my own, and so being around students every day was a treat. When I began working, I had 1,600 students of which maybe 500 had what we would call a ‘normal’ family. I learned the biggest thing missing in our culture today is family values, the appreciation of a good home. I came to the school during a time where it was thought to be a racist school, after two students, both of different minorities, got into a tiff in the lunchroom. We had national attention for it. But to me, it was an opportunity to show the students I’m extremely fair and equitable.
Hey, OG! You see these kids at their best, when they’re athletes, at their dances, in the plays, at band performances — you see them when they’re at a good stage in life, asking a million questions and learning about life. I constantly reminded my students, life is good, just don’t do the same mistake twice. For that, and many other things, I gained their respect and love. I still have former students of mine see me, shout “Hey, OG!” — Officer Glasmann, not Original Gangster — and thank me for my work. I was at Pomona for 20 years before I decided to retire, and it has been the hardest and best job I have ever left. Now, in retirement, my bride and I plan to travel around the country, go fishing and see some magnificent sights. If you have a suggestion for My Name Is..., contact Crystal Anderson at Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Arvada man sentenced to life for kidnapping, repeated rape of woman
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arvada resident Lawrence ”Larry” Allen White, 49, was sentenced to life in prison last week for the kidnapping and repeated rape of a 21-year old Thornton woman in 2014. ”This is a horrific case,” First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir said following the sentencing. ”It was a challenging case to investigate and a challenging case to prosecute ... We’re very pleased the jury rendered a guilty decision and put him behind bars, which is exactly where he should be.” A Jefferson County jury convicted White on Dec. 18. He was sentenced Jan. 12. On Sept. 29, 2014, after sharing drinks and conversation at the Ralston Lounge, 6420 Ward Road, White enticed a 21-yearold Thornton woman to his home in
Arvada where he held her captive for two days. During the course of 30 hours, he sexually assaulted her repeatedly before taking her to her Thornton home, the Arvada police report said. Over the course of her captivity, White also forced her to drink alcohol, have sex with him, shower with him and tethered a rope around her neck to his leg to keep her from screaming. After being returned home, the woman immediately went to the hospital and was examined by a sexual assault nurse examiner and called police. According to the police report, the woman had multiple bruises and abrasions throughout her body, internal injuries and hemorrhaging in her eyes. Police then talked to a bartender who was on duty the night the two met. He was arrested later that day on Sept. 29, 2014. The woman has not been named because she is a rape victim and to protect
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her privacy. ”Mr. White is a dangerous, sexually violent predator that ended up in contact with a victim that was unable to appraise the serious danger she was in,” Arvada Police Detective Alan Stephens, who investigated the case, said following the sentencing. White was known to have been a regular at the lounge, where he would go to play poker. According to the police report, the bartender said White was known to have been assertive with women customers and bartenders. Prosecutors said he had three prior felony convictions, one from California for accessory to murder. ”We appreciate everyone who cooperated in this investigation and the tireless work of the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in prosecuting this case for the victim, for the community and for any future victims Mr. White could have assaulted,” Stephens said.
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Looking Back: Did Homes Listed During December Sell as Well As I Had Predicted? Back on December 3rd I wrote about the I experienced this with the Arvada listing pros and cons of listing a home during the holiwhich I featured in last Thursday’s ad. It went days. I said it was a good time to list a home, active on the MLS Wednesday morning, with but what do the statistics show? showings beginning on Thursday REAL ESTATE morning. We received three conThere were 2,556 homes newly TODAY listed on REcolorado (Denver’s MLS) tracts, sight-unseen, on Wednesduring the month of December. As day, all of them $15-20,000 above of this past Sunday, Jan. 24th, 1,781 listing price. On Thursday through of them, or 70%, had gone under Saturday we had 125 agent showcontract. ings and received 16 additional This is not much different from a offers — all of them well above year ago. During December 2014, listing price and 11 of them with 2,533 homes were listed on REcoloescalation clauses offering to beat rado, and by Jan. 24, 2015, 1,690, or any competing offer by up to 67% of them, had gone under con$3,000. Following Saturday aftertract. Another 1,482 homes which By JIM SMITH, noon’s open house — attended by were already listed prior to December over 50 people — the seller chose Realtor® also went under contract during this one of the 19 buyers and went untime-frame, for a total of 3,172 homes. That der contract for $40,000 over listing price. computes to 49.7% of the 6,382 homes that Because of the competing offers, the seller were active listings during December, according was not only able to get the best price but was to REcolorado. able to negotiate their preferred closing date, a How does that compare with what many free post-closing occupancy period of two full think of as real estate’s “high season” — sumweeks, and waiver of both inspection and apmertime? praisal conditions. Now, that is how to utilize a In July 2015, 8,153 homes were listed on seller’s market to benefit a seller! REcolorado, and by Aug. 24th, 5,282 of them, or In December, I was on the other side of this 65%, had gone under contract. Another 1,247 seller’s market, representing a buyer competing homes which were already listed prior to July with seven other buyers for a home in Westmin2015 went under contract during that timester. We were able to snare that property for our frame, for a total of 6,529 homes. That comclient only by offering up to two months’ postputes to 63.8% of the 10,229 total listings during closing occupancy at $32/day, totally free movJuly 2015. ing using our company moving truck, free labor, So, percentage-wise, mid-winter is as strong free gas, and free moving boxes, plus an escaa selling season as summer. The dynamic of lation clause offering to match any competing supply and demand is at work year-round, and offer “so the seller can take advantage of the is even stronger with winter’s reduced inventory above benefits.” We also waived inspection and of homes for sale. appraisal. And, of course, we submitted a friend-
What I Have Learned Recently About Carbon Dioxide (CO2 )
We usually hear about carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas accumulating in the atmosphere and causing global warming, but it can also be an issue in our homes. I recently purchased a CO2 monitor to measure carbon dioxide concentration in homes, including my own. The concentration of CO2 outdoors is about 400 parts per million (PPM), which, by the way, is up from the 200’s prior to the industrial revolution. Since we exhale CO2, the concentration in an enclosed area (like a home) can rise depending on the number of people present. When it’s just Rita and me at home, it’s in the 400’s, but during our holiday party with over a dozen people present, it rose to over 1,000 PPM. Increased CO2 concentration can cause headaches, sleepiness and reduced brain function. I share more about this topic on my blog, www.JimSmithBlog.com.
ly letter to the sellers from my clients which included their wedding picture and the fact that the wife is pregnant with their first child. The seller was so impressed with our additional provisions that they actually countered at $3,000 less than the highest competing offer! Now, that is how a buyer can win in a seller’s market! In conclusion, if you’re a seller thinking you need to wait until spring when everyone else will be putting their home on the market, perhaps you should think again and put your home on
the market now. Remember those 19 offers I got on the Arvada listing last week? It’s a sure bet that 18 unsuccessful buyers are still out there looking for a home. But don’t make the mistake of going for-sale-by-owner. Do you really think you’re prepared to handle the scheduling of 100 agent showings and evaluating and negotiating a dozen or more competing contracts? Remember: When it’s this “easy” to sell your home, that’s when you really need an experienced listing agent on your side.
Let’s Prevent a Repeat of the School Board Election Disaster I’m sure you remember how the Jeffco School Board was taken over by a conservative voting bloc and how that conservative bloc was replaced by a liberal voting bloc. Whichever bloc you favored, you surely recognize that this kind of disruptive takeover is not good for the School Board or for the school children. There’s a simple reason why this whipsaw effect was possible — all five members of the school board are elected county-wide, even though each board member represents a district composed of one-fifth the county’s population. Do you know which board member represents your part of the county? Probably not. The county-wide election of all five members facilitated both takeovers. Did you notice that all five of the current board members were elected with a nearly equal percentages of votes? That’s because they ran as a bloc and the entire county voted entirely for one bloc or the other. This time the liberal bloc won. Two years ago it was the conservative bloc, and they were elected by nearly identical percentages. Join me in urging the School Board to put on the ballot a measure which says that henceforth each board member will be elected only by the voters in his or her own district. That way, each
board member will be able to campaign only in his or her district and better represent his or her electorate. The single email address which goes to all five members is board@jeffco.k12.co.us. The same change should be made regarding county commissioners. All three are currently elected county-wide, so none of them is really accountable to the one-third of the electorate which is in their “district.” One additional important change should be made, and that is to increase the size of the board to five commissioners. Because of Colorado’s Open Meetings law, none of the commissioners can discuss county business with each other except at their public meetings, because two members represents a quorum. Legislators need to be able to confer privately about issues they can vote on without breaking the law. And the districts are already drawn for the School Board, so changing to five districts would be an easy change. A year ago, I promoted a ballot initiative, which failed, to put such a change on the ballot. However each of these bodies can put such a measure on the ballot by simply voting to do so. Please join me in convincing each body to take that step. The commissioners’ single email address is commish@jeffco.us.
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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY
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Suiting up for duty
Six recruits begin firefighter training at the Arvada Fire Protection District
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dressed in bunker gear, six paramedics dedicated to serving their community began the two-month process of becoming a firefighter. On the second day of the Arvada Fire Protection District’s fire academy, the recruits began to learn about a few different aspects of life as a firefighter: safety, gear, breathing. Inside the classroom, students learned about the various pieces of equipment they’ll soon carry, including their SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), and how each item functions. ”There’s a ton of safety mechanisms included in the SCBA and they’re there to notify other firefighters when they need to assist you,” said Michelle Cherniske, Arvada Fire community risk reduction specialist. Trainer Dan Roozen reviewed the various signals, knobs and gauges on the SCBA, discussed how each piece works together, and showed how the apparatus provides free-flowing air should something break. ”The bottom line is, it’s (the SCBA) going to work for you, use it — trust it,” he said. The group then put its knowledge to the test, practicing various drills repeatedly, ensuring speed and efficacy to complete each task. ”Work through it, nice and easy,” firefighter Jesse Cardenas said as he helped
two recruits connect their SCBAs to one another. ”You’re fine. Now we’re going to turn your air off and try it again.” At the end of class, the recruits practiced putting on their gear in under one minute, a common drill and requirement by the state. Each individual prepped their area, laying out their gear — jacket, pants, boots, gloves, hood, helmet and visor — in front of them. ”Go!” Each recruit encouraged and helped each other, not only by putting on their gear, but also by taking note of what oth-
Deborah Weaver zips up her bunker jacket during a practice test session on the second day of the fire academy. Photo by Crystal Anderson
ers may have missed and gently reminding them of the next step — something they may need to do in an emergency situation. As each finished the goal — one in 55 seconds, another in 58 seconds and the rest by 80 seconds — they clapped, congratulating each other on a job well done. And in that minute, the new recruits received a glimpse of what their future, and responding to an emergency, would be like.
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Tomkat Jewlers fundraiser Arvada jeweler, TomKat Jewelers, is seeking donations to help rebuild their store after a December robbery. The store was broken into early Dec. 5 after the robber took a sledgehammer and smashed through the door, and broke several of the cases and most valuable pieces. The business has set up a GoFundMe page, https://www. gofundme.com/sadmyuxw, to help raise around $2,000. That money will help repair what was damaged and allow the jeweler to purchase a stronger security system. Selfies with Bears class Ever wanted to learn what not to do while hiking? The Majestic View Nature Center has the class for you. Selfies with Bears — Worst Case Hiking Scenarios is a free safety and preparation class that teaches hikers and residents what to do in an unexpected nature situation, such as taking a selfie with a bear, encountering moose, or being caught above timberline in a lightning storm. The class is held 10:30 a.m. to noon, Jan. 30, at the nature center, 7030 Garrison St. Registration is requested, call 720-898-7405 to sign up. Hotel groundbreaking Brinkman Partners is hosting a groundbreaking celebration for the Arvada Hilton Garden Inn, Feb. 3. Beginning at 3 p.m., Brinkman, investors in the project, will welcome residents, business owners and city officials to the future hotel site, 5445 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., to celebrate the groundbreaking of the city’s first hotel. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be sent to tina.hippeli@brinkmanpartners.com
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Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Three things you need to know about this year’s Chocolate Affair By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com How do you like your chocolate, Arvada? This year, the Arvada Festivals Commission, the City of Arvada and the Historic Olde Town Association will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a tasty dip into the wonderful world of chocolate Come hungry This year, the event will feature numerous chocolatiers, bakeries and food vendors in four locations: The McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., the upstairs of the School House Kitchen and Libations, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., and the
Kari Bengston, owner of Baby Cakes Cupcakery in Arvada, layers the tiers of a cupcake stand with a variety of mini-cupcakes during the festival in 2014. Cakes, cupcakes and other chocolate desserts will be featured at this year’s Chocolate Affair. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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150 low-income senior apartments in the Eiber Neighborhood in Lakewood, and Dominium Development is interested in building senior apartments at the southeast corner of Wadsworth Boulevard and Church Ranch Boulevard in Westminster. “We see a big need for affordable senior
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napkin holders, stocking, weighing product, packaging baked goods — also help them practice math and social skills, give them a sense of responsibility, teach them how to work and cooperate with their peers, and provide them with independence. ”It’s the little things,” Blackjack manager Dan Rosenberger said. ”Nothing says these guys can’t go on and be entrepreneurs and help others in the world ... Through us and John (Gluten Free Things), these guys are able to have their independence.” Arvada West isn’t the only school in the district with such a program. Jefferson County schools offers Transition Services and SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) as job training for those with mental, physical and learning disabilities. Held at each of the district’s high schools for students age 15 and older, these programs
Celebrate love What it’s all about. The event celebrates the love of a community while supporting the Ralston House. All samples are donated by participating vendors, and its success depends on attendees, which historically come out in the thousands. “It’s an event to wet their palate for Valentine’s Day and do this as a fundraiser for the Ralston House,” said Brenda Berg, events coordinator for the City of Arvada. For more information, visit http://oldetownarvada.org/events/
housing in the community, especially because the demographics of seniors are growing so rapidly,” said Ron Mehl, senior developer with Dominium, which held an open house on Jan. 25 for to share project details with residents. “There are more options in assisted living and continuous care facilities, but not much for independent living.” Housing provides a challenge for many seniors because they are on a fixed income, which makes finding affordable options difficult. But building these developments give students paid and unpaid job training with community businesses, teach them how to build resumes, and educate them on what skills and knowledge are needed in various industries. ”It’s all over the district and it looks different from place to place,” said Jim Panzer, Jeffco’s district transition coordinator. “It’s an essential part of what we do and it helps the students take what they learn in the classroom and put it in a real-life situation.” The Arvada West students spend three hours a week at Blackjack, three hours at Gluten Free Things, and a few hours at Arvada’s ARC Thrift Store, 9661 W. 58th Ave., to work and volunteer, learning various aspects of the businesses. ”This gets this group of students out into the community and sets the stage of taking down the misconception that these students aren’t capable — they are,” Arvada West Principal Rob Bishop said. ”The more we interact with the community, the more we get that truth out that everybody matters, and the better the community is.”
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with the 15th annual Chocolate Affair. “It’s fun to have a theme,” said Lynn Huizing, a festivals commission member. “Willy Wonka is fun, it’s recognizable … There are fun sayings and we’re going to put them all over town.” Beginning at 11 a.m., Feb. 6, chocolate fans can come to Olde Town to sample treats from numerous Front Range chocolatiers and bakeries, caving to their sweet tooth and tasting delectable treats. “Come to Olde Town and experience the atmosphere, the vendors and the people,” Huizing said. “It’s fun. It’s chocolate!” Rising Church, 7500 W. 57th Ave. Samples range from chocolate milk to chocolate candy, popcorn and dog treats. You can also can venture around town on a tasty treasure hunt, vote on the best vendors and Willy Wonkathemed cake, or purchase a chocolate bar for the chance to find that golden ticket. Taste for a cause Started 15 years ago, the event is first and foremost a fundraiser for the Ralston House, an Arvada nonprofit supporting child and teen victims of sex abuse across Jefferson and Adams counties. All samples, candy bars and cake votes cost $1 and all proceeds will benefit this organization. “People love this,” said Kathy Pettit, grants and development manager for the Ralston House. “Ralston House depends on the community to support and keep us going to serve kids. We served 1,100 kids and teens last year, and even if people don’t think there’s a lot of child abuse ... well, there is.”
is not always welcome by the communities. At community meetings about the projects, neighbors are often concerned about the uses and quality of projects next door. “We build things to own — they’re not things we’re just going to flip,” Mehl said. “We want our projects to feel like marketrate developments that fit into the area.” Both the Eiber and Dominium projects will rely heavily on tax credits from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority, which offers financial resources to strengthen homeownership and affordable rental hous-
ing. But the program is competitive and there aren’t a lot of funds. Colorado is one of the few states without consistent funding for affordable housing projects, Ulibarri said. He is proposing legislation to address these issues, including reaffirming the tax credits and creating a permanent statewide housing investment fund. “This is an area where we’ve seen even a modest investment can yield some huge impacts,” he said. “Providing housing is one of the most cost-effective ways to help people.”
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CELEBRATING BUSINESS
January 28, 2016
TAKING HOME HONORS Business of the year: Shadowlight Theatre
should be.” Kami Welch, president of the chamber said.
An entertainment and dance company based in Arvada (5525 W. 56th Ave. Suite 300) is home to a group of children known as The Silhouettes, a 70-member professional shadow dance company, who perform around the world spreading a message of inspiration, under a common theme of love and light.
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”Shadow light is really cool because they do a lot not only locally, but on an international scale. They do a lot with youth to teach them responsibility, dedication and skill.” Kami Welch, president of the chamber said. Nonprofit of the year: Arvada Community Food Bank A nonprofit providing food, education and job training services to lower income individuals and families across Arvada and Wheat Ridge. ”They do a ton for residents of Arvada and we appreciate that they’ve been in the community and continue to give back,” Kami Welch, president of the chamber said. ”We really value they put out into the community.” Ambassador of the year: Holli Arnett, owner of Your Neighbor Magazine — Arvada, and chamber ambassador. ”Holli has truly gone above and beyond. She attends every event we do, goes out and talks to various businesses and truly represents what we feel an ambassador
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Together we can find the right path One of my favorite things about the holidays — in fact, probably my favorite thing — is that everybody truly does seem to be in better moods. There is a spirit to the season, especially for people with children, like myself. It is, as Bill Murray intoned in “Scrooged,” that one time of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more, we are the people that we always hoped we would be. Except at the mall. I just don’t feel it at the mall. But, anyway … That line, “the people that we always hoped we would be,” is one idea that I try to keep going the whole year. I forget it, a lot, but every once in a while, the idea rebounds off of something and smacks me in the head. Like tonight. I was watching SportsCenter, and Scott VanPelt, the host, engaged in a monologue regarding the new and unexpected ways that we become connected in this day and age. The object of this monologue was a basketball player for Colorado State University, Emmanuel Omogbo. On Jan. 19, Mr. Omogbo received word that both of his parents and his 2-year old niece and nephew were all killed in a house fire. In the wake of this fire, the university announced that it was starting a GoFundMe account to help Emmanuel and the re-
mainder of his family, with an initial goal of raising $10,000. It’s an incredible gesture from the university, the sort of thing that you would hope every organization would default to when one of its own faces such tragedy. Michael Alcorn Unfortunately, by Jan. 20, the fund HITTING had not performed HOME anywhere near what everybody was hoping for. So, Van Pelt sent out a tweet — that’s right, one of those easy, 140-character thoughts that go out into cyberspace and connect with the entire world. And, yes, one of those techy connectedness things that I am so fond of mocking. But, this time, Twitter answered, and in the best way imaginable. Within 45 minutes of Van Pelt’s tweet, the fund had smashed through its $10,000 goal; a little later in the day, it crossed the $20,000 threshold. As of air time tonight (Jan. 21), the fund had passed $80,000. Think about that for a moment. One
140-character blurb by a sportscaster in Bristol, Connecticut has caused more than $80k to flow from all over the world — most of it in 10s and 20s — to a young man who was born in Nigeria, lived outside of Washington, D.C., and played basketball in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our connectedness, and all that comes with it, is nothing more than a tool. Sadly, it is a tool that the worst among us have figured out how to use to their selfish and/ or evil ends — I’m thinking of cyberbullying or how ISIS communicates with its acolytes. But, every once in a while, the good guys use this tool to do amazing things, like help this young man. And, in the process, that connectedness has done something more important for this man, and for all of us, than simply provide for him monetarily. It has created a community, a body of people who rush — in whatever simple way they can — to help someone they see in distress. And it reminds me that, in the end analysis, we all really do want to do good. We all do have it within us to be the people we’d always hoped we’d be. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
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For free speech…thank Afghanistan aftershock you for your service This morning, I sat down to write about the presidential campaign. The Iowa Caucus is just a few days away on Feb. 1 and the New Hampshire primary is Feb. 9. The American electorate voting machine is firing up in earnest, with farreaching and long-standing implications for our country. However, as I settled into my spot at the breakfast cafe where I pen such thoughts, I asked my server — an extraordinarily pleasant and cheerful woman — about her tattoo, a series of small Chinese characters. “Strong woman,” she replied. “I was in the military,” she explained, “and when we were discharged, we all went to get tattoos. The guys got ‘strong man’ and I got ‘strong woman.’” She had served in the Army in Bosnia, with a humanitarian aid unit. “We were the first in and the first out. It wasn’t pretty,” she said. She was the only woman in her family to enter the military, although generations of her family had served before her. “Thank you for your service,” I said simply. I meant it. Such service is one of the reasons why I can write week after week to express my opinions about those who currently run our government, those who have run it, and those who want to run it next. It’s never, ever lost on me that writers and journalists around the world practice their crafts in peril of persecution, kidnapping, imprisonment and murder in their own countries. And, horrifically, the gruesome execution of journalist James Foley and the recent release from prison of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian are only two examples of American citizens who have also suffered for their work because of oppressive regimes or militant extremists. Obviously, I don’t fear such a fate. And as much as I yearn to serve as a foreign correspondent — and perhaps someday I will — for now, I’m safe in
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my comfortable cafe with my notebook and my pen, because free speech and freedom of the press are among my rights in the United States, no matter who is running the country. Both of my Andrea Doray parents served ALCHEMY in World War II, my dad in Europe and North Africa, and my mother in the Philippines and New Guinea, for freedom and for safety in the U.S. and the world. Neither of them talked much about it and I wish now that I had taken down the oral history of their experiences. Perhaps sometime my sister and I can combine our recollections to develop a more comprehensive narrative. Unlike my server, I did not follow my family’s example, although many of my friends and classmates did enter the military. And young people of all ethnicities and backgrounds continue to serve not only to help keep America safe, but also to render aid and to provide strength for those who are oppressed around the globe. A simplistic view? Sure, I’m not naive. America’s military action around the world deserves much more scrutiny than it publicly receives. But for the strong women and the strong men who put on the uniform, in any capacity, so that I can sit here and write these words, I have only one thing to say … and I mean it: “Thank you for your service.” Andrea Doray is a writer who realizes now that to be an astronaut (right up there with foreign correspondent), she should have joined the Air Force. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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The phone rang. I picked it up. My former husband sounded like he’d been crying. “Eden died.” I put my hand over my heart. Though it was expected for a long time, Eden’s death still shocked me. Our nephew, Master Sgt. Eden Pearl, served with the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Unit (MARSOC) in Afghanistan. Eden had survived six years after the IED (improvised explosive device) hit his Humvee on Aug. 15, 2009. He was thrown 30 feet and sustained burns over 90 percent of his body. The phone call let me know that after six years of agony, our favorite nephew finally died. My mind flashed back to when Eden was 11. On a visit to Colorado, he climbed Mt. Bierstadt with me. It was a sunny day. Red-haired, freckle-faced Eden said during our ascent, “I want to climb five more 14,000 ft. peaks!” Altitude sickness on Mt. Bierstadt didn’t slow down his ambitions. He managed to climb several more peaks without getting sick. Even back then, Eden had go-power. My father called it “drive.” Due to his red hair, freckles and fighting spirit, he would later be nicknamed by his fellow Marines “Viking Warrior.” Eden Pearl was the only son of my sister-in-law, Catherine. She called me six years ago to tell me of Eden’s dreadful injuries from the IED, and that he wasn’t expected to live through the night. “If I lose him, I don’t know what I’ll do.” After being flown back to the United States, modern medicine kept Eden alive at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He endured many surgeries and multiple skin grafts. Due to infection he lost both legs and an arm. It must have been torture for him. Fellow Marines from his unit brought him his dog tags and his wedding ring. Due to his injuries he could not wear
the ring, nor could he talk to his wife, mother, other relatives or his fellow Marines. A traumatic brain injury from the explosion in Afghanistan left Eden unable to communicate. Was it an act of Mary Stobie mercy to keep him alive for six years? I WIT AND GRIT don’t think so. Yet his death bothers me. But mercifully death is a gift in Eden’s case, considering that he had no quality of life. Eden’s sad ending drives home to me a thought. What devastation war rains down on our troops and their families — not to mention the innocent victims of war living in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East. Heartbreak, grief and anger ripple through entire nations, ours included. Middle East wars are not winnable for either side.Our military fights with unstable factions. Those of us in the United States don’t hear of “peace accords” or “courts of war crimes.” There are no longer any agreed upon rules of war. With many of our enemies scattered over the globe — some even growing up on our own soil, I struggle to understand “the new normal of war.” The only sense I make of the situation is this: In these current wars there is no clarity, and what clarity we once had in purpose and solutions has disappeared. One wonders how order can be created out of chaos? God only knows.
Mary Stobie is the author of the memoir “You Fall Off, You Get Back On.” Her website is www.marystobie.com.
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FA I T H HEALTH CULTURE FA M I L Y FOOD
Game for some wild eating? Stores offer options for adventurous palate By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Steve Hein has this advice for a firsttime customer: Try mountain lion. “Mountain lion is delicious — it’s lighter and tastes like pork,” he said. “With it, you can make roast, do some nice sausages or burgers.” But then, Hein has been suggesting a wilder experience with meats for more than 20 years. The owner of Steve’s Meat Market in Olde Town Arvada sells culinary meat delicacies that include deer, elk, moose, antelope, caribou, bear, buffalo, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and wild boar. “If you’re going with bear, sausage is best,” said Rob Bobitsky, owner of Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meats and Rocky Mountain Meats. “It’s a very gamy meat. If you get it from the wrong place, it’s not very good.” This kind of culinary savoir faire is the result of years of experience experimenting with different meats and styles of preparation for both Bobitsky and Hein. Steve’s, Rocky Mountain Meats, and other wild game processing shops provide all manner of goods for hunters — jerky, bratwurst and steaks, among other cuts. “People like it because they know where their meat comes from,” Bobitsky said. Both Bobitsky and Hein don’t just process the game for their clients — they turn the meat into delicious treats by adding their own touches. “We blend our own spices here for the meats,” Hein said. “Items like our smoked German meats and jalapeño cheddar dogs are some of our most popular products because of the flavor we add.” Neither Steve’s nor Rocky Mountain requires appointments, and animals must have carcass tags when they’re dropped off by hunters. How much meat the butchers can get depends entirely on the animal’s weight. An average animal will yield about 55 percent of its hanging weight, according to Hein. Interest is growing in alternatives to beef, pork and chicken, particularly because of health benefits, Hein said. “Wild game has less cholesterol and higher protein,” he said. “These animals have no chemicals or medicine in their system — it’s the ultimate free range.” The challenge comes in finding these meats for those who aren’t hunters. Most grocery stores don’t carry much in the way of variety. Hein said many non-hunters can shop online at places like Fossil Farms or American Pride Foods, but they can be pricey. Instead, shoppers looking for game alternatives can visit Bobitsky’s Poultry and Meats, which has been in the family since 1942. Although a separate business from Rocky Mountain Meats, it’s become a community mainstay. Adventurous eaters can purchase their locally sourced beef, chicken, poultry and dairy as well as elk, boar and pheasant. “People love it here because of the freshness of everything,” Bobitsky said. They will show up for their chicken just for the day, and know how fresh it is.” For those looking for ideas about what to do with their alternatives, Cabela’s has that covered. In the store, amateur chefs can get information from employees, and the company’s website has a special “Cook with Cabela’s” area that provides everything from recipes to how to clean the animals to how prepare the meat.
An employee at Steve’s Meat Market cuts meat dropped off by hunters. The market makes everything from sausage to roasts from the animals. Photo by Clarke Reader
Here are some of the recipes from Cabela’s for game connoisseurs:
PHEASANT POPPERS Prep Time: 30 minutes
12 thin cut filets of pheasant breast
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1 can of sliced water chestnuts
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Toothpicks
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Directions
6 jalapeño peppers cut in half and seeded
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1 8-ounce tub of onion-and-chive cream cheese
3. Place a pheasant filet on top of the cream cheese. 4. Place a slice of water chestnut on top of the pheasant filet. 5. Wrap with a piece of bacon. 6. Secure bacon with a toothpick.
2. Fill the cavity of the pepper with cream cheese.
7. Grill at 350 degrees until the bacon and pheasant are cooked through.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
Cook Time: 20 minutes
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
Servings: 8
3 cloves garlic, minced
with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown evenly on all sides.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups smoked wild boar loin, diced
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1 medium onion, diced
1. Season diced smoked wild boar liberally
3. Add chicken broth, wild and brown rice and almonds. Cook until rice is hot. Stir in reserved meat and cook 1 or 2 minutes more until warm.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Directions
Cook Time: 1 hour
1 cup chopped onion
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6 slices of bacon cut in half
WILD BOAR RICE PILAF
2. Remove browned meat from the pan and reserve. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
VENISON MEATLOAF Servings: 8 Ingredients 1½ pounds of ground venison ½ pound of ground beef 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup of quick cooking oats
1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color will work) Topping: 1 cup ketchup 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2. Mix all of the meatloaf ingredients well and place in a greased baking dish. 3. Shape into a well packed meatloaf. 4. Mix ingredients for topping and spread onto the meatloaf. 5. Bake for 1 hour.
1 11.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons mustard
6. Garnish with sliced green onion and extra sauce.
3 teaspoons sea salt
Splash of bourbon (if desired)
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January 28, 2016
Paris teaches ‘joie de vie’ Twenty-one days after terrorists attacked Paris, killing 130 people, I walked off a plane to start a trip I had dreamed of since I was eight years old. Following the tragedy, I had received so many texts and emails asking me whether I would cancel my trip to the City of Light. Mom: “Are you still going?” Aunt Teresa: “Please cancel your trip. It’s too dangerous.” Crystal Anderson My friend Courtney: “Why are you still going?” The answer was simple: This trip, besides achieving a lifelong goal, was a chance as a journalist to experience the strength of a nation rising together. I also didn’t want fear to dictate my life. And that philosophy prevailed in Paris: Even though the result of fear was visible in the uncrowded restaurants and popular attractions, the resilience of a city blindsided by tragedy shone through. Despite the devastation of the November attacks, I swiftly — and surprisingly —passed through customs and made it through the airport in 20 minutes: No security checkpoints. No TSA guards. No police. My Airbnb host, Sarah Hannah, a Parisian woman in her 30s, welcomed me into her historic apartment. Located in Paris’ Saint Marcel neighborhood, she and I talked logistics, the city’s sites and hidden places I had to see. During our conversation, she told me how three women, potential guests like me, canceled one after the other, because of the attacks. “Tu penses que la même?” she asked me. Had I thought to do the same? No, I said, I don’t live that way. I embrace situations for what they are and don’t let them hinder me. “I agree,” she said in English. “You can’t live your life like that — in fear.” Settled in, I soon embarked upon the streets of Paris. I walked, passing by boulangeries, patisseries (with the best macaroons I’ve ever tasted), antique stores and corner markets. I turned down every cobblestone street I could, taking in everything around me, breathing in Paris. Early in the evening, the streets thinned, but those who passed smiled and wished me “bonjour.” I excitedly walked eight miles of history — to the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Pantheon, the Seine river, the Notre Dame. At dinnertime, I stopped at a small fondue restaurant, Le Vignt, in the popular Saint Michel restaurant district. The host, standing at the door, welcomed me with “Bonjour, mademoiselle, please come in.” Decorated in a 1920s theme, I sat at a small table near the wall. Six other people were in the restaurant, which could seat 50. The host took my order and returned to the door he had just ushered me through, holding it open and talking to each passerby. An hour later, he had only managed to fill two more of the 11 tables. The next day, I set off to visit le Louvre. Walking along the Boulevard Saint-Michel searching for the Port Royal Metro station, I saw military men and women patrolling the streets. Walking in step with one another, the 10 soldiers inspected the area, guns abreast. The sight surprised me, leaving me a little uneasy, a reminder that just three weeks earlier terrorists had threatened this city’s security. I saw the patrols again and again: outside le Louvre, at the base of the Eiffel Tower, at the Basilica de Sacre Coeur. But realizing they were there for protection, I soon felt safe rather than nervous. After visiting the Sacre Coeur, I went to the Les Villages de Noel Paris — a Christmas market on the Champs-Élysées. As I congregated with thousands of Parisians and some tourists, sipping chaud vin (hot wine), I couldn’t help but smile. Everyone seemed happy, browsing among stalls, talking about Christmas plans,
enjoying the moment. I then decided to visit my favorite monument, la Tour Eiffel. I walked along a pathway next to the Seine and sat in awe of the beautiful tower. And on this, my last night, I reflected on my trip. Yes, customers had been scarce in restaurants and stores, lines at all the popular tourist attractions had been short or nonexistent. Fear of what could happen had kept people away. But those of us who stopped in for a croissant or a gift, or climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a champagne toast, were treated generously and with a sincere air of gratitude. The people who shaped my trip took the time to get to know me, hear about my vacation and offer advice on places to visit, things to try — life. In the end, I found what I knew I would: a resilient and strong people, fighting to continue their easy-going, gregarious lifestyle, never cowering in the face of fear. And for me, that joie de vie — joy of life — is something I’ll never forget.
At sunset, approximately 5 p.m., the Eiffel Tower stands illuminated by a purple sky in the Champs de Mars park. Usually crowded with tourists, the area was mostly empty on this day, about three weeks after the Nov. 13 attacks. Photos by Crystal Anderson
With a local audience listening on the steps of the Basillica de Sacre Coeur in Paris, this harpist holds the attention of many locals by playing songs like “Hallelujah” and “La Marseillaise” (French national anthem).
Alongside the wall of the Place pey Berland, a cathedral in Bordeaux, France, a memorial of burnt candles, flowers and signs remembers and honors those killed in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks. Similar memorials and signs asking for prayers and words of encouragement could also be found in other cities around France.
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Adults, kids can trade inspiration “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” Albert Einstein
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Let’s imagine Play a few free creativity games. During quiet times, help children retrieve information from memory, compare and contrast, and make connections between bits of information. If they were going on a trip to a real or imaginary place what would they take? How is playing in the summer different than during the winter, spring or fall? How is life different for animals? Help kids imagine they are little mice exploring your home. Where would they go first? What toys might they like to explore? What if the kids were flies on the ceiling for a day? What would they see from that perspective?
Creativity or divergent thinking is thinking about something in a new way. Children do this when they receive a little Lego kit and change the directions slightly or dig into their bins of Legos and engage their brains to create something new and marvelous. Many libraries have free Lego days families can attend. When children have the opportunity to do divergent thinking, they break down problems into parts, think in a new way and develop their brains. Researchers have found these children also have a more positive mood and higher profi-
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If you cannot trust, you cannot love Dear Neil: I have been living with my girlfriend for over two years. I am a faithful man and have never had an affair, but my girlfriend doesn’t trust me. I have sacrificed my friends, time with my family and job opportunities because she could not trust me. Basically, she doesn’t trust me when I am not with her, so it’s difficult for me to spend time even with my mother. When she gets angry, she is really disrespectful, and no matter how many sacrifices I’ve made for her, she judges me as “bad.” Even when I haven’t done anything “wrong,” she’ll mock me about something from the past. I have no idea about how to handle this. Because I love her, I have given up a lot for her, but I don’t think she cares. So I’ve been letting her have whatever she wants so she will stay happy. But I feel like I’m her slave now, because she doesn’t take my feelings or my needs seriously, and she doesn’t give our relationship the effort I do. I feel I’m slowly losing myself, and I know this is unhealthy for me, but I’m afraid of being alone and not getting another chance with a woman. Any suggestions? Losing Myself in Indonesia Dear Indonesia: You are losing yourself because you are afraid of standing up to her, confronting her disrespectful behavior and perhaps deciding you’ve had enough. Although you say that she doesn’t trust you, that is only part of the story. The larger story is that she doesn’t trust anyone. Unless you are leaving out important information, her mistrust is not about you, what you’re doing or who you’re with. Her mistrust functions as her way of controlling you and being in charge of the relationship. She assumes that if you tell anyone about her, they’ll urge you to leave. So she insists on exerting iron con-
trol over you and who you talk with. As a result, you cannot earn her trust — no matter what you do — because mistrusting you is how she hangs on to her power over you. She treats you as if you’re inadequate not because you Neil Rosenthal are, but because she SOUND feels so inadequate herself. Plain and ADVICE simple, she doesn’t feel worthy of you, and she assumes you will eventually discover this and leave her. So she keeps you distracted and off balance by focusing on every fault, mistake or inadequacy of yours, thereby avoiding having to be accountable for her own unloving, disrespectful, unkind, mistrusting and abusive behavior. In truth, if she cannot trust you, she cannot love you. That is how relationships work — or fail to work. You sound like a great catch, and I am confident that you could do better than this. You may be alone for awhile, but opportunities will occasionally arise, and you will have more chances with someone who is capable of loving you back. Let her go and you will find yourself again. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in its 24th year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at 303-758-8777, or email him through his website: www. heartrelationships.com. The second edition of his book, “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Creating A Vital Relationship,” recently hit the No. 1 best-seller list on Amazon.
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January 28, 2016
Local artists show their work in statewide exhibit Arvada Center hosts second Art of the State display
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To give a window into the sheer talent present in Colorado’s artists, the Arvada Center is hosting its second Art of the State exhibition. Art of the State, which includes artists from as nearby as Arvada, Lakewood, Golden and Westminster and as far away as Grand Junction and Steamboat, is on display through March 27 at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The galleries are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. They also remain open until 7:30 p.m. on evenings with theater performances. “This exhibit highlights the quality, breadth and diversity of the Colorado art world,” said Collin Parson, exhibition manager and curator. “Even with less work on display than the first Art of the State, our galleries are still full of a variety of works.” The juried show is held every three years, and exhibition coordinator Kristin Bueb said this year 511 artists submitted about 14,034 works. Eventually, jurors Parson, Gwen Chanzit and Michael Chavez winnowed it down to 148 pieces from 124 artists. “Part of the reason we hold this every three years is because that allows for more diversity in artists involved,” Bueb said. “We have something from every medium here — there is nothing that wasn’t included.” That variety is a result of the call for entry, which was open to any Colorado artist older than 18, in any media. Some of the chosen work includes more traditional forms such as photography and sculpture to newer forms like a video game and digital screens. Visitors can vote for their favorite works in a People’s Choice competition, and jurors selected best in show, second and third places, and honorable mentions. Art institutions from all over the state will also send representatives to pick special award winners. The show offers a nice mix of ages and career stages, Parson said. New and returning artists are on display, but even returning artists are not the same as they were three years ago. “Many of these artists who were here last time have gone on to big projects and some really wonderful things,” Parson said. “It’s an event people look forward to because it’s such a great representation of the scene.” What unites these often divergent artists and styles is
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Playhouse Presents ‘4000 Miles’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents the 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist “4000 Miles,” by Amy Herzog and directed by Len Matheo, from Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, March 6, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. performance Sunday, March 6. After suffering a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip, 21 yearold Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Over a month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. “4000 Miles” looks at how two outsiders find their way in today’s world. Theater Production of ‘Medea’ The Edge Theater presents “Medea” through Sunday, Feb. 14, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free. Medea, a barbarian and the wife of Jason, finds her position in the Greek world threatened as Jason leaves her for a Green princess of Corinth. Medea takes vengeance on Jason by killing Jason’s new wife, as well as her own children with him, after which she escapes to Athens to start a new life. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with an 8 p.m. performance Monday, Feb. 8 (no performance Sunday, Feb. 7). Tickets available by calling 303-232-0363 or going to www. theedgetheater.com.
Chamber Orchestra Concert Augustana Arts and Stratus Chamber Orchestra presents Anniversaries: 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Colorado Christian University Music Center, 9200 W. Ellsworth Ave., Lakewood, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Call 303-388-4962 or go to www.augustanaarts.org for tickets and information. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Speaker The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library welcome Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Fenn at a breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. The annual meeting is free for the Friends of the Jefferson County Library. Friends may bring guests for a fee, which can be used toward the purchase of a Friends membership. Seating is limited. Call 303-403-5075. Fenn’s field of study is the early American West, focusing on epidemic disease, Native American and environmental history. ‘The Gin Game’ Theater Company of Lafayette and The Silver Circuit present “The Gin Game” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Tickets available at www.tclstage.org or call 1-800-8383006. Athena Project Art Show Athena Project presents Point of Departure, an art show that will provide insight into artists’ creative processes, runs through Friday, Feb. 12, at the 40 West Arts Gallery, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. The show is curated by Michele Brower, a Denver artist known for her paintings and installation pieces which grace museum, private and corporate collections nationwide. A pop up art and fashion boutique is from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in the gallery space. Admission is free and both art and fashion designs and accessories will be available for sale; 20 percent of all sales from this evening will benefit Athena Project. Improvised H!T Musical Broadway’s Next H!T Musical, an entirely improvised and outrageously funny show, takes to the Lakewood Cultural Center stage for one performance only at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6. Each scene is new. Every song is being sung for the first time. Tickets are available at 303-9877845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
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‘Museo de las Americas’ Exhibit Selections from the “Museo de las Americas” exhibit are on display through Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Susan K. Arndt Galley, Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Gallery hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Western Art and Lifestyle Artist Gary Sohrweid’s Colorado landscapes in oil will be featured in the Spirits in the Wind Gallery “Western Art and Lifestyle” exhibition running through Friday, Jan. 29, at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Go to www.spiritsinthewindgallery. com. Call 303-279-1192. Tropical Wildlife: Art and the Animal Kingdom Ages 6-12 years will discover wild animals from Australia, South America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to deadly snakes. Participants will use a variety of art techniques to examine the inhabitants of our planet. Program offered 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 16, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy after-school snack each time. Register by Jan. 8. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-898-7405.
EVENTS
Score a Touch Down with your Food We all know about our football but what about our football foods? Come for a free nutrition class at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, to discuss healthy alternatives for your favorite game day foods. Food and samples available throughout the store until 4 p.m. at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Megan Grover at 303-423-0990. Selfies with Bears: Worst Case Hiking Scenarios Have you taken a selfie with a bear? Hiked in a lightning storm? Encountered black widows or a mama moose? Brushed up with poison ivy? The best way to stay safe in nature is to be prepared. Come for a fun, hands-on class to test your safety and survival knowledge from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, and then take a short hike with a naturalist. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www. arvada.org/nature. Spaghetti Dinner Shrine of St. Anne’s Catholic Church hosts its 80th annual spaghetti dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at 7555 Grant Place, Arvada (corner of Ralston Road and Webster Street). Dinner is in the parish center. For cost and other information, call 303-420-1280. Republican Men’s Club Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club welcomes John Andrews, who will give a presentation and sign his new book “Backbone Colorado USA: Dispatches from the Divide” on Monday, Feb. 1. The club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, are invited and welcome. Contact Fred Holden, president, 303-421-7619. Refugee Night Global Goods & Coffee hosts Refugee Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The goal for the event is to give refugees the opportunity to share their story with others. Every Refugee Night is hosted by someone from the country we are spotlighting; this time it will be DR Congo. They share their story with our guests, and we provide food to sample to compliment the experience. All are welcome, and there is no charge to attend. Call 720-389-9030. Groundhogs, Whistlepigs and Woodchucks, oh my Bring the family to learn about groundhogs and some of their furry rodent friends such as beavers, squirrels and marmots. Free program is from 4:305:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For all ages. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www. arvada.org/nature. After Nappers Club Let a naturalist guide your tyke through wonders of Majestic View Park with fun, outdoor weekly activities and adventures. We will hike at a toddler pace, use our 5 senses, and encourage exploration. Dress for the weather. Club meets from 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 2-5 years, with an adult. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
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After School Club Bring your children to enjoy fun, nature-themed activities and exploration with a Majestic View naturalist. Let us help your child develop a stewardship for nature and a love of science while exploring the park and participating in fun, hands-on learning. Dress for the weather. Program for ages 6-12 years runs from 4-5 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada. org/nature. Rocks and Minerals Around Us Through January, the North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club will present an exhibit featuring Lyons sandstone, Mt. Antero granite, fossilized wood, smoky quartz, garnets, pyrite and more at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go home with a token of your visit. Call 720898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
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Santosha Yoga Localworks Active strives to encourage community members to lead a more physically active and healthy life while building and strengthening friendships. Join us twice a month to try out different methods and workouts. The next session is from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Santosha Yoga, 5810 W. 38th Ave., Unit 11, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.wearelocalworks.org. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Westwoods Community Church, 2151 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood (Scott LoMurray, 701-471-7183); Monday, Feb. 1, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge; Tuesday, Feb. 2, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood; Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood; Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Thursday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to 3:3p p.m., Colorado School of Mines, 1600 Maple St., Golden. Unhealthy Self-Perceptions People’s tendency toward judging themselves harshly will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program “Why Are You So Hard on Yourself?” features a short film in which an FBI sketch artist draws how people describe themselves and then how those same people are described by others. Differences in the descriptions are startling. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Thursday, Feb. 4, West Metro Relay for Life kickoff party, Jose O’Shea’s Mexican Restaurant. Patient Education Series Lutheran Medical Center offers a series of free, educational seminars on a variety of health and medical topics. Seminars are led by physicians. Learn about low back pain from Dr. Richard Kim from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. Dr. Lindsay Eun presents “Me” Time When you Need It from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Learn about heart attack risk factors, signs and symptoms from Dr. Doug Martel from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. All seminars take place at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, in the learning center on the second floor. Register online at lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes or call 303425-8375. Make Time for your Health Bridges Health and Wellness offers affordable community health and wellness services and classes at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking available. Space is limited; registration required. Go to www. WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register and for cost information. Bridges comprehensive wellness services also include acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, healing touch and nutrition counseling. Upcoming classes include: T’ai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Feb. 9-23, 10:45-11:45 a.m. (beginning) and 9:30-10:30 a.m. (advanced); Yoga Basics, Saturday, Feb. 13, 8:30-9:45 a.m.; Prenatal Yoga, through March 24, 9:30-11 a.m.; Therapeutic Yoga Workshops For Shoulder and Neck Pain, Feb. 10, 5:30-7 p.m.; Less Back Pain, More Mobility, Jan. 27 and Feb. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-4230990 for an appointment.
EDUCATION
Adult Reading Success Literacy Coalition of Colorado offers Reading Success for Adult Learners training for adult learning instructors. Training session is from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Colorado Christian University, Leprino Hall, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Training is a proven, effective to teach the learning disabled, behavior challenged and English as a Second Language. Go to www.literacycolorado.org. Registration is available onsite. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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.
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English as A Second Language tutorial classes available Sunday and Monday evenings at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303-882-2751. Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:309 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. 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
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Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden. org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome. Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-7187307 with questions. 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 Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org. TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 480-650-0537. Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273. 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 donated 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 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. 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 information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697. Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd.
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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. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www. buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/ Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment. Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-989-5260. 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. Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail. com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 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. Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. 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 All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn.com or 303-9861098. Clubs continues on Page 21
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January 28, 2016
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Green Mountain defender Reilly West blocks a shot attempt by D’Evelyn’s Lexi Reed during the Jan. 20 league girls basketball game. The Rams played hard, but the Jaguars’ accurate shooting earned them a 66-32 win. Photo by Tom Munds
D’Evelyn girls swamp Green Mountain 66-32 score reflects fast pace of Jaguars’ play By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Home fans shook the walls with cheers as Jaguar girls posted a 66-32 win over Green Mountain in the opening half of the Jan. 20 league basketball doubleheader at D’Evelyn High School. “We got off to a good start and that set the tone for the game,” Jaguar girls coach Chris Olson said after the game. “We just do what we do out there tonight. We press, run, shoot some three-pointers and always try to make the pace faster than the other team likes to play.” Green Mountain Coach Eric Shoeneman said it proved to be a tough game for his Rams. “We got put back on our heels early by their big lead and we were never able to recover,” he said. “We have a good record, but D’Evelyn is a very good team and we looked forward to coming and seeing how we matched up against them. I hoped the game would be closer but that didn’t happen for us.”
D’Evelyn pushed the tempo from the start, scoring the first 11 points to build a lead Green Mountain was never to overcome. The Jaguars led 19-8 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Rams in every period as they won the game 6632. The Jaguars coach said he substituted frequently to maintain their fast-pace style. “We have a solid lineup and everyone got good playing time tonight,” he said. “That is a plus as it helps build depth up and down our roster.” Olson said the win helps keep the team at the top of the standings. “We always try to win the league championship,” he said. “That will be challenging because we are in a league with good teams like Golden, Green Mountain, Evergreen and Valor.” Lexi Reed led the Jaguars in scoring with 24 points and Aubrey Sotolongo had nine. Nine players scored for D’Evelyn and the team hit eight three-pointers. Madison Berres led the team in rebounds with eight. Green Mountain’s scoring leader was Corrina Archuletta with nine points,
and Baylor Thompson had eight points. Hanna Hank and Reilly West each hauled down nine rebounds while Brecon Antrillo led the team in assists with four and in steals with three. Lexi Reed, who paced the Jaguars in scoring, said things were working for her in the game. “I just take my shots when I get them and, if the shot isn’t there for me, I look for a teammate that is open for a good shot,” she said after the game. “A game like this boosts my confidence and it makes me feel good going into the rest of the season.” She said she hasn’t set any personal goals but she and her teammates are focused on making a strong run to win the league championship and do well at state. Coach Shoeneman said this game is part of the learning process for the Rams “This is my first year as their coach and it takes time for me to get to know the players and for the players to get to know me and the system I coach,” he said. “This game is part of the growing process, and we will try to learn from tonight as we get ready for the remainder of the games on our schedule.”
A-West boys’ comeback attempt falls short By Scott Stocker Special to CCM Arvada West came from 16 points down to only four points down in the final minute of the game against visiting Chatfield on Jan. 20. Chatfield, coached by Stephen Schimpeler, improved to 12-2 overall and 5-0 in the Jefferson County League with its victory over the Wildcats. In the meantime, Arvada West, under coach Jeff Parriott, dropped to 8-5 overall, 3-2 in the league. Game summary: Neither team could get its offense going in the first quarter as Chatfield led, 6-5, after those first eight minutes. The game was tied 13-13 with 4:25 left in the first half before the Mustangs galloped to a 15-7 run for their 28-20 halftime lead. With approximately four minutes left in the third quarter, they had extended their margin to 41-25. Key Moments: Chatfield kept the offense on the move as the Chargers outscored Arvada West, 13-5, less than four minutes into the quarter, thus building a 41-25 advantage. A 16-point Charger’s lead with 5:31 left in the third quarter, 55-39, would pretty much help determine the game’s final outcome. And, it was a good
CHATFIELD 61, ARVADA WEST 55 Chatfield 6 22 18 15 – 61 Arvada West 5 15 13 22 – 55
thing, too, as the Wildcats closed the game to 59-55 with 23 seconds remaining. Key players/statistics: Riley Welch scored 17 points while Cameron Pearson chipped in with 15 to be the only players in double-figures for Chatfield. Welch had his best run in the second quarter when he scored 10 points for the Chargers. Hitting 13 of 16 shots from the free throw line also was a benefit for the game winner. Dallas Walton continued his talents on the court for Arvada West as he came through with a game-high 20 points. Luke Neff scored 13 points to join his teammate in double figures. Grand Kuhlmann scored nine points, all coming on three-point baskets for the Wildcats. They said it: “It was a tale of two games,” said Par-
riott. “We certainly played a lot better in the second half. We just didn’t want to get into a big hole that we couldn’t get out of and that’s what happened. We just wanted the boys to keep their composure and they played hard. But Chatfield was able to come through against us, especially with their burst in the third quarter. It was just something we just couldn’t overcome late in the game.” “I’ll take the blame for our loss,” said Walton. “We picked it up in the second half, but we just couldn’t come through. It was a physical game and there was a lot of hard hitting. We just couldn’t stay with them when we needed. You have to have composure in yourself and I was off tonight.” “We played a lot differently in the second half than we did in the first,” said Neff. “The turnovers got to us. We just wanted to close out on their shooters and handle the ball, but we just didn’t do what we needed overall.” Going forward: Arvada West will be on the road at Bear Creek on the Jan. 27 and at Ralston Valley, Jan. 29. Chatfield plays at Pomona and Lakewood, respectively, Jan. 27 and Jan. 29.
The conference names are majestic, but the new league alignment that will apparently be approved for Class 5A football teams has left many observers with altitude sickness. For the 2016-17 cycle, the Colorado High School Activities Association football committee has proposed reducing the 5A football playoffs from 32 to 16 teams, which is a good idea. However, using teams’ Ratings Percentage Index, a computer ranking, over the past two years to realign leagues has drawn a puzzled response from many coaches and athletic directors. The “waterfall” alignments are intended to balance out leagues based on the strength of teams. But they also separate some natural geographic rivals and Jim Benton bring about more OVERTIME travel for teams. For example, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge — neighborhood rivals in Highlands Ranch — would no longer be in the same league. One of ThunderRidge’s new conference foes would be Northglenn, some 30 miles away. Conferences in the 5A proposal are named after Colorado’s 14ers, like Mount Elbert and Mount Evans. They are great monikers, but I still liked the way teams were aligned in the former Centennial, Continental and 5A Jefferson County leagues. The CHSAA Legislative Council is expected to approve the new conference alignments on Jan. 28. The council determines rules, and its 75 members represent all athletic conferences along with delegates from the Colorado Association of School Boards, Colorado Athletic Directors Association and Colorado Association of Secondary School Administrators. The football committee proposal is one of 10 reports that will likely be approved. The claim of the football committee with its Class 5A waterfall conference proposal is that travel will be along the I-25 corridor and be no longer than two hours since there are no Grand Junction schools. The proposed Class 4A waterfall league lineup is based on geography. Sounds good but it seems like interest and gate receipts could be affected when Cherry Creek plays teams like Prairie View in Henderson or Grandview travels to Doherty and Pomona faces Aurora Hinkley. Even in Class 4A, when Littleton has a game in Montrose. Sure rivalry games can be scheduled as nonleague affairs but seeing Creek vs. Valor or Douglas County vs. Castle View in league contests that add more importance than just bragging right will be lost in the new conference alignments. She can’t stay out of the gym Pomona basketball player Ashley Van Sickle logs long hours in the gym. “She’s a great kid and is a very good student,” coach Jeff Gomer said. “She is well respected by both staff and students at the school. She is one of the best junior guards in the state and she has a really well-rounded game. “She can pass, score and defend. The best thing about her is she is a gym rat. I have to kick her out of the gym so I can go home.” Benton continues on Page 19
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State’s top female athletes honored By Scott Stocker Special to CCM It’s certainly is a list of top individuals that are nominated annually for the Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame inductions. And this year it is no exception. A total of 45 women and teams will be honored March 13 at the Marriott Tech Center. Among the honorees was Pomona’s Tracey Boychuck, who coaches gymnastics and led her team to the Class 5A state championship, and was selected as the Coach of the Year. Here are some of the other area 2015 winners:
SPORTS ROUNDUP ARVADA BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALL Valor Christian 67, Arvada 12
during their Jan. 22 conference away game.
The Arvada Bulldogs lost their Jan. 22 conference home game 67-12 against the Valor Christian Eagles.
Wheat Ridge 71, Arvada 26
BOYS BASKETBALL Valor Christian 83, Arvada 21 Arvada lost to the Valor Christian Eagles, 83-21,
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GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakewood 75, Arvada West 22 The Arvada West Wildcats lost to the Lakewood Tigers following Lakewood’s 33-point first quarter during their Jan. 22 away conference game.
Arvada West 52, Chatfield 40
Van Sickle is at or near the top of Jefferson County 5A statistics. She is second in scoring at 17.6 points per game, first in assists with 6.5 per game and first in steals with 5.2 a game. The 5-foot-7 Van Sickle leads the state’s Class 5A players in steals and is tied for first in average assists. She is fifth in free throw shooting (79 percent) and sixth in 3-point shooting (42 percent). Preseason player of the year Colorado School of Mines senior Nate Olinger, a Pomona graduate, was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason Player of the Year. Olinger, a senior outfielder and pitcher, hit .387 last season with 19 doubles, five home runs and 36 runs batted in. He compiled a 3.71 earned-run average. Mesa State University sophomore third baseman Trent Maloney also was named to the RMAC preseason all-league team. Maloney, a Douglas County High School grad, hit .323 with 25 RBIs last spring.
Key performers: Junior Ian Coleman led the team in scoring with four points, he had two double field goals.
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Key performers: Junior Ellie Mills led the team in scoring with 8 points, including two three point field goals.
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The Bulldogs lost to the Wheat Ridge Farmers, 71-26 following low-scores in the second and fourth quarters.
The Wildcats won their Jan. 20 home conference game against the Chatfield Chargers 52-40. Key performers: Junior Miranda Schiffbauer led the team in scoring with 14 points including one triple field goal and three free throws. Junior Ellie Mills had eight rebounds, two assists. BOYS BASKETBALL Arvada West 63, Lakewood 40 The Wildcats won their Jan. 22 conference home game against the Lakewood Tigers, 6340.
Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
Key performers: Senior Luke Neff scored 20 points including five triple field goals. Senior Dallas Walton had five double field goals, seven rebounds and two steals. Chatfield 61, Arvada West 55 The Wildcats fell to the Chatfield Chargers 61-55 during their Jan. 20 conference home game. Key performers: Seniors Dallas Walton scored 20 points, including eight double field goals, four free throws. He had 13 rebounds, two assists and three steals. Senior Grant Kuhlmann scored nine points, three triple field goals, two rebounds, two assists and four steals. GIRLS SWIMMING Jeffco Invite 2016 Arvada West placed 39th in the Jeffco Invite, Jan. 22, in Arada. Sophomore Luci Holland placed 11th in the 100 Free event with a 00:57:05 time. Freshman Ella McShane placed 10th in the preliminary 200 Individual Medley with a time of 02:19.26.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP RALSTON VALLEY MUSTANGS GIRLS BASKETBALL Ralston Valley 67, Pomona 22 The Mustangs won their Jan. 22 conference away game 67-22 against the Pomona Panthers. Key performers: Junior Sarah Bevington had 13 points, including four field goals and five free throws. Senior Hannah Weber had 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals.
The Mustangs fell to the Bear Creek Bears 50-43 during their Jan. 20 conference away game. Key performers: Senior Antonio Capley scored 15 points. Junior Trey Conrad had four rebounds, one assist and three steals.
The Mustangs shut out LewisPalmer, 7-0, during their Jan. 22 nonconference away game.
The Mustangs won their Jan. 20 conference home game against Bear Creek Bears 73-30.
Ralston Valley 12, Chatfield 0 The Mustangs shut out Mullen, 12-0, during their Jan. 19 conference home game. GIRLS SWIMMING
BOYS BASKETBALL Ralston Valley 77, Pomona 54 Ralston Valley won 77-54 their Jan. 22 conference home game against Pomona following a 31-point fourth quarter. Key performers: Senior Dante Greco scored 21 points, senior Antonio Capley scored 20 points, he had 19 rebounds, one assist and one steal. Bear Creek 50, Ralston Valley 43
Jeffco Invite 2016 The Mustangs took fourth in the Jan. 22 Jeffco Invite in Arvada with a total score of 258. Freshman Isabelle Davenport had the best time in the 100 Breast event with a 1:07.77 time. Junior Kathryn Scherrer took sixth in the 100 Fly event with a time of 1:01.55 and Freshman Kailey Said took seventh with a time of 1:01.84.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Pomona 60, Westminster 48,
BOYS BASKETBALL Ralston Valley 77, Pomona 54
The Pomona Panthers won their Jan. 23 nonconference home game against Westminster High School.
Pomona fell to Ralston Valley 77-54 during their Jan. 22 conference away game.
Ralston Valley 67, Pomona 22
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The Eagles won their Jan. 22 conference away game against Colorado Academy by six points, 68-62. Key performers: Senior Gabe Hegarty led the team in scoring with 19 points, including one triple field goal, and eight double field goals. Faith Christian 58, Bishop Machebeuf 49
Faith Christian 50, Bishop Machebeuf 23 After a 19-point first quarter, Faith Christian won their Jan. 19 home conference game against Bishop Machebeuf, 50-23.
After taking the lead with a 23-point first quarter, Faith Christian won their Jan. 19 conference away game against Bishop Machebeuf, 58-49.
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Key performers: Senior Chance Bazz led the team with 16 points, two triple field goals, three double field goals. Junior Jonathan Hardcastle had three double field goals, six rebounds and four assists.
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grapplers tops at tourney Team wins Top of the Rockies By Scott Stocker Special to CCM Pomona had only one champion in last weekend’s Top of the Rockies Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Centaurus High School. But the overall strength of the Panthers meant they still earned the team title among the 31 schools in the two-day competition. Pomona, coached by Sam Frederico, won the tournament with 209 points to outdistance runnerup Pueblo County (181) and Legacy (163.5). In the process, the Panthers’ Colton Yapoujian finished second at 106, Theorius Robison was runner-up at 126, Jason Romero, second at 145. Legacy’s Ryan Deakin was named the tournament’s MVP in the lower weights after winning at 138. He improved to 32-2 with his 8-6 victory in the championship match against Pueblo County’s Chris Sandoval (17-2). He took the lead with a takedown with just 17 seconds remaining. “This was a fun tournament with a lot of good competition,” said Deakin. “I just loved the spirit of this tournament and the backing I had from my teammates.” Tomas Gutierrez won the 120-pound title for Pomona by virtue of an 8-3 victory against Jody Sandovall II of Fort Lupton. With the victory, Gutierrez improved to 18-2 while Sandoval dropped to 24-8. Yapoujian and Robison have had decent seasons to date for Pomona. But both would have been pleased with a victory to win their weight classes. Yapoujian was defeated by Pueblo East’s Andrew Lucero, 12-2, while Robison was pinned by Pueblo County’s Grant Willits in 3:11. “I just didn’t perform to my ability and that not what I wanted,” said Yapoujian, now 20-6. “Like everyone, I came here to win. I just didn’t get into my attack tonight.” “This was a good tournament and I went against a fine wrestler in the final,” said Robison, 19-4. “I’m sure I will see him again. I know that I need to make some adjustments and practice a lot harder. But it was a good tournament and we’re all glad to be a part of our team.” Pomona pretty much had this tournament wrapped up after the semifinals. The Panthers had the five wrestlers in the championships, followed by Pueblo County with five, but still, the Hornets were 32 points behind. The Panthers had accumulated 201 points at the time followed by the Hornets with 169 and Legacy with 151. Grandview was setting in fourth (117) and Poudre in fifth (109). “It certainly was a good all-around tournament,” said Frederico. “It was a good time to learn a few things that we need to clean up before state. We won a close one here last year and this time we had a bit more breathing room. We had 10 place winners and I’m proud of the way the boys came around.”
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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. 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. 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 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS Professional Network at 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 6:307:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
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Running, cycling club offers group activities Foothills Running and Cycling Club has ‘community focus’
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Foothills Running and Cycling Club members stop to take a selfie during a Sept. 8 run at Apex Park near Golden. Pictured, from front to back, are Chuk Bible, Jeff Williams, Mark Bivins, Kendra Jeronimus, Amanda Simpson, Ravi Raman, Ernie Stefley, Bob Weber, Mike Cross and Dave Staley. Photo courtesy of Foothills Running and Cycling Club said. “There’s a community focus to it.” Dan Dwyer founded the club in May 2010 for runners and cyclists who wanted a group with which to socialize and train. The club offers weekly, year-round activities — for runners and cyclists — in the Golden area. People are able to join the club
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other’s company, Dwyer said. “There’s been a lot of good friends made in the past six years,” he said. Julie Simon of Golden was in a serious car accident in 2010, and suffered a traumatic brain injury. While hospitalized, her doctor told her family that her endurance training she had before the accident increased her odds of survival in certain scenarios
— such as the surgeries she underwent. “Running is something I always enjoyed doing,” she said. “Fortunately, I was able to get back into running.” About three years ago, Simon joined the FRCC after her neighbor Joan Osborne encouraged her to do so. The club gives her the opportunity to be with people who enjoy the same activities, but also keeps her motivated, is encouraging and helped her improve her reasons to run, she said. “It’s beyond just getting together and running,” Simon said. “It’s a social club with athletic pursuits.”
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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., February 9, 2016 to Children’s Playstructures & Recreation for work related to Project No. 94927 – Meadowlake Park and performed under that contract dated June 15, 2015 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 Children’s Playstructures & Recreation 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 January 7, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Chris Koch, City Clerk
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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., February 9, 2016 to Made in the Schade for work related to Project No. 94925 – Tomlinson Park and performed under that contract dated June 15, 2015 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 Made in the Schade 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 January 7, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Chris Koch, City Clerk
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that a vacancy currently exists on the board of directors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the board of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board of directors of the District by March 7, 2016, at the District Management office.
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Forms of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1, c/o Elisabeth Cortese at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592 4380. HOMETOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ ELISABETH A. CORTESE Attorney for the District Legal Notice No.: 44183 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 15-BR-02 entitled Lake Arbor Trail Bridge will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on February 9, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that a vacancy currently exists on the board of directors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the board of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board of directors of the District by March 7, 2016, at the District Management office. Forms of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1, c/o Elisabeth
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PUBLIC NOTICE must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. and Specifications for the Design and Sealed bids for the construction of City of Construction of Public Improvements, Arvada Project No. 15-BR-02 entitled dated January 12, 2016, which will be Lake Arbor Trail Bridge will be received at combined with the Bid Documents to form the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 the Contract Documents for the Project. A am on February 9, 2016 and then publicly copy of the Standards may be obtained opened and read aloud. from the office of the City Engineer upon a The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adnon-refundable payment of $30.00. Holdvertisement for Bids, Information for Biders will be notified when supplemental reders, Special Conditions, Addendum when visions and additions are available as they issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid are adopted. The Standards are also Schedule forms, and the Project Drawavailable for viewing at no cost on the ings (11”x17”) may be examined at the folTo advertise your public notices callat303-566-4100 City's web site www.arvada.org. Holdlowing locations: ers are responsible for keeping current City of Arvada Engineering Division their City of Arvada Engineering Code of - 8101 Ralston Road, Standards and Specifications. Arvada, Colorado 80002 Project Engineer for the work is Matt Dodge Plan Room Knight, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7660. – www.construction.com CITY OF ARVADA ISqFt Plan Room, Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No.: 44200 Reed Construction Data First Publication: January 28, 2016 - www.reedpsp.com Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Publisher: Golden Transcript at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Wheat Ridge Transcript No cost bid documents may be obtained and the Arvada Press at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after January 21, 2016. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the Public Notice City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Notice is hereby given that disbursements MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: in final settlement will be issued by the 1 LS Removal and Disposal of Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., Existing Bridge and Foundation February 16, 2016 to Qualcorr Engin1 LS 55’ Span Pedestrian Bridge, eering Corporation for work related to Furnish and Install Project No. 13-WA-08 – Water Main 100 SY Concrete Pavement Removal Cathodic Protection System Upgrades 100 SY Concrete Sidewalk (6”) and performed under that contract dated 1 LS Seeding November 18, 2013 for the City of Arvada. 8 HR Potholing Any person, co-partnership, association of Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers persons, company or corporation that furmust be familiar with the current City of nished labor, material, drayage, sustenArvada Engineering Code of Standards ance, provisions or other supplies used or and Specifications for the Design and consumed by said contractor or his subConstruction of Public Improvements, contractors in or about the performance of dated January 12, 2016, which will be the work contracted to be done by said combined with the Bid Documents to form Qualcorr Engineering Corporation and its the Contract Documents for the Project. A claim has not been paid, may at any time copy of the Standards may be obtained on or prior to the hour of the date above from the office of the City Engineer upon a stated, file with the Finance Director of the non-refundable payment of $30.00. HoldCity of Arvada at City Hall, a verified stateers will be notified when supplemental rement of the amount due and unpaid on acvisions and additions are available as they count of such claim. are adopted. The Standards are also Dated this January 20, 2016 available for viewing at no cost on the CITY OF ARVADA City's web site at www.arvada.org. Hold/s/ Chris Koch, City Clerk ers are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Legal Notice No.: 44201 Standards and Specifications. First Publication: January 28, 2016 Project Engineer for the work is Matt Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Knight, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7660. Publisher: Golden Transcript CITY OF ARVADA Wheat Ridge Transcript Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer and the Arvada Press
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Legal Notice No.: 44200 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016
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