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Strength in survival Arvada resident gives to her community while fighting breast cancer By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Fuzzy’s Tacos crew Jennifer Albayati, Jaidy Widdifield and Jessie Valdez put style into their attitude and their food. The 2015 Taste of Arvada, held inside the Apex Center on Oct. 23, featured many of the city’s eateries and businesses. More photos of the tasty fun are on PAGE 7. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Over the past year and a half, Arvada’s Kelly Fochtman has found strength in survival — battling breast cancer both physically, and by sharing her story, verbally and electronically, with the community around her. “It seemed like a bad dream that I could go to work and forget about it,” she said. “But then I realized, ‘Yeah, this is me.’” In February 2014, Fochtman was diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer, or cancer found within the glands that produce milk in the breast. Doctors told Fochtman, who hadn’t experienced any symptoms, she needed a mastectomy and gave her options for reconstructive surgery. She soon decided to remain positive and knew her journey was something she wanted to share with others. “So many funny things were said, and I thought it may just give others who were in the same boat a laugh,” she said and began journaling about the process in a blog, http://theotherside2014.blogspot. com/. Survival continues on Page 2
Candidates backed by recall organizers outraise incumbents High cost of election ‘disheartening,’ one candidate says
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com The recall organizer-backed, fivemember ‘clean slate’ has raised almost $200,000 in the Jeffco school board race, compared to two of the three incumbents’ approximate $6,500, according to the most recent Colorado Secretary of State campaign finance report. “We have been at this for a long time and have been working very hard,” said slate member Ali Lasell, candidate for District 3 who has the largest contribu-
ONLINE: Go to the Arvada Press website arvadapress.com for election results the night of Nov. 3. tions. “It is a reflection of the tremendous amount of supporters I have, and the people who have confidence in me as a candidate.” Candidates running for the recall election were required to file campaign finance reports Oct. 20 with the secretary of state’s office. The candidates for the two open seats in districts 3 and 4
“It makes me sad. I don’t feel good about the amount of money that we’re spending on this election … I wish we could take this money ... and build a playground in a schoolyard or something.” Ron Mitchell, Jeffco school board candidate
Kelly and her husband Dave Fochtman stand on Mount McKinley during a trip to Alaska last June. Courtesy photo
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Substance abuse suspected in Kmart crash, driver charged
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com The driver that plowed a Toyota Sienna into the back of an Arvada Kmart retail store has been charged with two counts of vehicular assault and reckless driving while under the influence. On the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 20, Edward Walton, 41 drove straight into the Kmart retail store located at 58th Street and Kipling. He was driving at around 45 miles per hour when he crashed through
the store’s cinderblock wall, driving into the children’s department. The vehicle hit two employees who were working. Both employees were transferred to area hospitals with serious injuries. Walton was later transferred to area hospitals to be treated for injuries but was released Oct. 22. into police custody. As of Monday, he was still in custody, with a $25,000 bond. The Jefferson County DA’s office reports Walton has four previous DUI convictions.
Arvada Police and Fire Protection District crews pull the minivan out of Arvada’s Kmart store, located at 58th Avenue and Kipling Parkway.Courtesy photo
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PAUL BREKUS IT professional rides through life collecting distinct antiques A bike that makes you smile I’m 61, and I always try and stay on top of the latest technology — you can tell by my bike. I’ve always been fascinated with antiques and I’m an avid cyclist, so when I came across the penny-farthing high-rise bikes, I was hooked. I now have four, one a three-year-old accurate replica of the 1885 Victor bicycle, a 58-inch front wheel, an original 1882 Columbian Expert, and a 60-inch Victory bicycle that’s in pieces at the moment. I love riding, and it’s easily my No. 1 hobby. I ride it everywhere, from my house in Denver, to Arvada, to Palmer Lake, Lookout Mountain, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. What I enjoy most about riding is that people smile. Saying the world smiles when you’re on a penny-farthing is accurate. It’s hard to have a bad day when you see one of those ride by. My other passion Outside of my bikes, I own a recordcutting company, Aardvark Record Mastering, that makes mainly punk and metal and popular music records, and I collect old audio equipment. I have a 1960 Edison phonograph, a 1902 Victor phonograph and a Zonophone from 1900s. I also got a new phone for my birthday — a 1920s payphone! My real job When I’m not riding along on my high-rise or antiquing, I spend my time working in the IT department at the city of Arvada and with my family. I used to work for the city of Denver in their IT civil service department, and it was highly po-
Taking a break from life with cancer, Kelly Fochtman, her husband, Dave, and their daughters, Kayla and Niki, rejoiced in a nature trip to Alaska and Canada this summer. Courtesy photo
One of the City of Arvada’s IT professionals, Paul Brekus, pauses as he preps to hop on his penny-farthing high-rise bicycle during the 2015 Arvada Harvest Festival. Photo by Crystal Anderson liticized and controversial. I really enjoy the community in Arvada, and I usually say I may not live here, but I work and play here. Taking care of each other I sort of float along with life and love spending time with my family. I have two daughters, two grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, so my wife and I enjoy spending as much time with them as possible. To me, one of the most important things in life is to take care of one another, and that’s how I try to live my life. I help people when I can, and sometimes even when I can’t. And remember, if you see me on my bike, you’re allowed to laugh. Written by Crystal Anderson. If you have a suggestion for a My Name Is..., contact Crystal at canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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that she couldn’t have another implant because the risk of infection was too high. So, she got a prosthesis and decided to continue her reconstruction journey. In September, after hours of research and multiple conversations, she pursued a DIEP surgery, which would remove some excess skin and fat cells from her stomach to create two new breasts. Throughout the 1 1/2-year journey, Fochtman remained strong and positive, providing inspiration to family and friends — something, her husband Dave said, everyone benefitted from. “I think others can benefit from her positive attitude attack on this whole thing,” he said. “She grabbed the bull by the horns and did what she needed to do.” Now cancer-free and healing from the surgery, Fochtman said she found a tremendous amount of support from family and friends, and through her blog, hopes her story can do the same for others dealing with this disease. “It was just so helpful to know people were there for me,” she said. “At stage 3, here I am, cancer-free. So why not spread the word and try and combat this thing?”
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“If you share what you learn, it helps everyone,” said Pam Detra, a neighbor and friend of the Fochtmans. “It makes you realize there are challenges in life and we all face them. But if we can stick together and face them head on, we can get through most anything.” On April 17, she had an operation to completely remove the cancer. That first surgery was only the beginning. After her surgery, she went through radiation and physical therapy, with treatments several times a week. She also began to ponder different styles of breast implants. Natural. Perky. National Geographic style. Options for new breasts were abounding. Choosing a natural mid-life perkiness, Fochtman had her first reconstructive surgery in November 2014. But less than a month later, while healing, she contracted a strep infection in an incision, forcing doctors to remove one of the breasts. “I felt fine, but I just felt like I wasn’t finished,” she said, of being informed
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How Do You Decide When It’s Time to Downsize? It’s a Very Personal Decision Downsizing is one of the more common patio home where all exterior maintenance and lawn care is handled by their HOA. reasons that homeowners make the deciAs our cities and neighborhoods get sion to put their home on the market. It’s not an easy decision to make, REAL ESTATE more crowded and built out, I encounter sellers who want to downand it can take years to “pull the TODAY size their environment and not trigger.” just their home. Put bluntly, they There are many reasons that just want to get away from people people want to downsize — to and the traffic they create. When buy a smaller house on a smallthey bought their current home, it er lot. was quieter and less crowded and The “empty nester” is probathey didn’t have as much traffic to bly the most familiar example. contend with when they did their The children are off to college or daily errands or commuted to have simply moved away, and you’re heating a lot of excess By JIM SMITH, work. Now maybe they’re retired (or are getting close to retiring) square footage each winter. Realtor® and, as much as they love the Sometimes the urge to downsize home they’ve lived in all these years, they is to forestall those children returning — what we’ve come to know as “boomerang” want to move to a quieter environment, children. You’re glad they’ve left your nest where the homes are further apart and there are more trees. and don’t want them to return except on Then there are the elderly for whom holidays with the grandchildren! Recently I listed a 5-bedroom home for a downsizing means moving into assisted couple that were not empty nesters. They living. Perhaps they’ve fallen in their home not only have children, but they’ve accepted and are worried about falling again. Or they friends of their children into their home, be- have cooked three meals a day for 50 years cause of their big hearts. Now they want to and like the idea of not cooking any more. It’s hard to leave that home, but common move into a 3-bedroom home so that they sense dictates that it’s time. I wrote about won’t allow themselves to have as many this topic a couple months ago when I disextra live-ins! Another common scenario is the home- covered Care Patrol, a business that helps owner with a large lot, including perhaps a people in this situation choose the best asgarden. They love gardening and they love sisted living or senior community. As real having the big yard, but they’re also getting estate professionals, we’re ill-equipped to on in years and worry about it becoming too assist or advise beyond selling their home. Now I’m joined in my listing appointments by much. The only way for them to cut down Jenn Gomer or Kim Thomson from Care on the hard work of gardening and yard maintenance is to get rid of the yard. It’s not Patrol, who fill that need beautifully. Just this Monday I had a closing with a couple in their that they no longer enjoy it, but they know 80’s whose transition from home ownership they can’t keep it up forever and they see the possibilities in releasing that obligation. to assisted living was eased by Care Patrol, and it warmed my heart. These are the buyers who want to buy a
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While educating Arvada students on dating, The Road instructor Madison Dale writes common stereotypes of the roles men and women play in relationships on the board for her students to see. Later she questioned them on the validity of these roles and if they should be changed. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Lessons about dating offered City of Arvada teaches teens about healthy relationships By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com After school on Wednesday, Oct. 21, two high school junior boys, a thoughtful and poetic high school couple, two giggly sophomore girls, and a happy eighth-grade girl sat inside Arvada’s Anne Campbell conference room to learn about a topic they all fancy... Dating. “Today we’re going to talk about dating,” said Madison Dale, an instructor with The Road, a drop-in and resource center for youth and graduate student at Regis University. As the class began, each of the seven individuals, sitting at opposite ends of tables clumped together with their friends, introduced themselves and gave a fun fact, such as their favorite animal, as an ice breaker to help soften the mood. After talking about wombats, frogs and great white sharks, Dale asked the students to write down what their definition of dating was, and what activities might be associated
with it. One by one students gave their definitions, describing a deep commitment to one another, getting to know another person deeply, and even leaving the question blank, because they weren’t sure. “People have very different ideas of what dating is,” she said. “For example, do you think it’s okay to be with whoever you want while dating one person?” In consensus the class said that wasn’t okay, and began describing different activities you do when your dating: going on actual dates, making pizzas at home, doing what you like with one another. “I just wrote Netflix and chill,” said Lance, a sophomore at Wheat Ridge High School and part of the couple, to complete laughter from the group. The heart of their discussion centered on stereotypes and what roles men and women play in relationships. From associating strength, pride in work, and providing for the family with men to the association of dependency, cooking and accepting chivalry with women, the students dissected what it looks like to be each sex in today’s society. “I think in some cases the role has kind of
flipped,” Lance said of his girlfriend’s family dynamics. “To me it seems like we have a long way to go because honestly older people are holding us back like with gay people and saying you can’t do this,” said Ali, a Ralston Valley High School sophomore “I agree, because I feel as you’re raised you are told what to believe by your grandparents and parents and you think they’re wise, but as you grow it should be your own opinion,” Aubrey, a sophomore at Ralston Valley High School said. Dale, an outgoing relatable teacher, ended the class and the conversation with a little break-up humor, and by asking if these are the roles that are engrained in society, how does one, if necessary, change the stereotypes? “Society tells us this is the way it should be,” she said. “How do you think we can change this so men and women have more equal roles — or do you think it needs to change?” This is a six-week course offered by the Arvada Municipal Court System and the city of Arvada. To participate or learn more, visit, http://bit.ly/1McajvF.
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Student wins research award Kristina Bishard, an Arvada native and Cal Poly biomedical engineering student, and her research partner Kevin Campbell, won first place in the California State University Research Competition for their work on how raw milk can provide sun protection without side effects of sunscreen in human skin cells. The competition, held May 1-2, was a statewide event that judged works on their clarity of purpose, methodology, results interpretation and research articulation. It drew more than 247 students from 22 California State University campuses. Bishard and Campbell were one of five Cal Poly award recipients. Trick-or-Treat Street Arvada’s Olde Town Merchants’ Community is hosting Trick-or-Treat Street to help create a safe environment for Arvada’s trick-or-treaters on Friday, Oct. 30. Starting in the Olde Town Square, participants can pick up tickets for $2 per child and then travel around the downtown area to visit local merchants and receive candy. In addition to the trickor-treating, there will be a costume contest and bike parade hosted by the Historic Olde Town Association. Halloween fun begins at 5 p.m. and will run through 7 p.m. For more information visit, http:// oldetownarvada.org/ events.
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Legislators to attend reception in Golden The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County is hosting the Jeffco districts of the Colorado General Assembly from 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave. in Golden. The free event is open to the public and reservations are not required. The reception provides an opportunity for the General Assembly to socialize with constituents and make brief presentations on their legislative priorities for the
2016 session. State senators invited include Tim Neville, R-District 16; Laura J. Woods, RDistrict 19; Cheri Jahn, D-District 20; and Andrew “Andy” Kerr, D-District 22. State House representatives invited include Susan Lontine, D-District 1; Justine Everett, R-District 22; Max Tyler, D-District 23; Jessie Danielson, D-District 24; Jon Keyser, R-District 25; Lang Sias, RDistrict 27; Brittany Pettersen, D-District 28; and Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-District 29. The League of Women Voters is a
Recall
Outside groups spend big on school campaigns
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filed their reports on Oct. 13. According to the Colorado Secretary of State reports, the slate members have raised the following amounts: Ali Lasell, $48,155.50; Ron Mitchell, $46, 076.50; Susan Harmon, $34,764.50; Amanda Stevens $34,568; and Brad Rupert, $33,406.50. The board majority has raised the following: Ken Witt, $5,740; and Julie Williams, $725. John Newkirk did not have to file until Oct. 27 because of a clerical error in the secretary of state’s office, legislative director Tim Griesmer said. These totals do not reflect third-party money being spent to try to influence voters. Mitchell, who said the high cost of the election is disheartening, received contributions from a variety of sources including the Jefferson County Education Association Small Donor Committee, which gave $9,000. Other notable contributors were former Jeffco superintendent Cindy Stevenson and former Jeffco school board member Hereford Percy, who donated $2,000 and $500, respectively. All three also contributed similar amounts to Harmon’s and Rupert’s campaigns. “I’m being honest here, it makes me sad,” Mitchell said. “I don’t feel good about the amount of money that we’re spending on this election … I wish we could take this money that I’m spending on the campaign and build a playground in a school yard or something.” In comparison, the other recall successor candidates, Matthew Dhieux, Paula Noonan and Regan Benson have raised only about $300 each, with Dhieux trailing at $268.94. In districts 3 and 4, incumbents Jill Fellman and Lesley Dahlkemper, respectively, decided not run again. Kim Johnson, also running for District
Jeffco United for Action, Americans for Prosperity push money into race Jeffco United for Action, an independent group that organized the recall vote of board majority members Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk, has raised $255,880 in donations, according to the Colorado Secretary of State. It is using that money to purchase newspaper ads, and create and circulate flyers and banners promoting the recall effort. On the other side, Americans for Prosperity, which has launched a two-week
3 against Lasell but not on the clean slate, has raised $10,630. And Tori Merritts, a non-clean slate candidate for District 4 running against Stevens, has raised $4,735. When asked about the slate’s funding support, Merritts said it was disheartening to see her opponent team up with an organization that seemed to only work with Democrats. “Jeffco needs independent thinkers and governance experience on our board,” Merritts said. “I am doing what I can to get the message out that I have and will listen to all voices.” Witt said the overall finances are reminiscent of the 2013 election: In 2013, when voters elected Witt, Williams and Newkirk, the numbers were similar in that they also raised far less money than their opponents. “I haven’t focused on fundraising — I’ve focused on improving education in Jeffco as I was elected to do,” Witt said. “I’m proud to see my contributions were
nonpartisan political organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates from any party. The League’s mission is to promote informed and active participation in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy after consideration by its members. To learn more about the League, visit www. lwvjeffco.org. Night Lights fundraising dinner The third annual Night Lights benefit dinner takes place from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 7 at
ad series promoting the board majority reforms, has stepped out vocally and financially in support of Witt, Williams and Newkirk. When asked for the price tag for the ad campaign, Michael Fields, Colorado state director for the organization would only say “a low, six-figure number.” “The policy debate is really elevated and it’s a time to really take advantage of the fact that people are paying attention now,” Fields said. “This is one area where Americans for Prosperity is engaging on the grassroots level. These issues are important and our people want to talk to their neighbors about it.” The nonprofit Colorado Independent Action, which is linked to the Independence Institute and paid for television ads
Waterstone Community Church, 5890 S Alkire St. in Littleton. Tickets cost $15 individually and $100 for a table of eight. Night Lights is a respite program for families with children with special needs and their siblings. Night Lights programs are offered once a month year-round and is free to families. For more information, contact Danielle at daniellet@nightlightskids.com or visit www.nightlightskids.com.
featuring Julie Williams that ran in August, and Americans fro Prosperity are not required by law to list their finances, as the ad wasn’t directly promoting the election. Recall-organizer Tina Gurdikian, however, described the amount of donations Jeffco United for Action has received as outstanding and reflects community support for the recall. “From the people who have sent notes with their donations saying that they are sorry to have voted for the board majority and doing what they can to correct their error, to students giving us the change in their pockets, we have seen this community unite behind moving our schools forward like never before,” Gurdikian said in an Oct. 20 press release.
STATE SAYS POLITICAL FUNDING GROUPS SHOULD REVEAL PURPOSE The following information about independent expenditure committees — like Colorado Independent Action, which backs the Jeffco board incumbents in the school board race — is provided on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website. “An independent expenditure committee is one or more persons who make independent expenditures in an aggregate amount in excess of $1,000, or that collect in excess of $1,000 from one or more persons for the purpose of making an independent expenditure. The requirements applicable to independent
from moms and dads and not politicians who stand to benefit from the status quo.” But Witt and Mitchell agreed on one thing: The money behind the election is
expenditure committees apply to all persons, groups, businesses, and other entities that meet the definition of independent expenditure committee.” These committees must register with the secretary of state’s office. Information they are required to provide includes a description of the group’s purpose. “This information should be detailed, including candidates, ballot measure numbers, or policy positions that you will support or oppose,” the secretary of state’s website says.
not the real issue — education is. “The real decision will come from the parents, the teachers and the community members who want to see education in this district move forward,” Witt said.
JEFFCO SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS BY THE NUMBERS 2013 The future board majority candidates were largely outspent: John Newkirk - $6,815
Gordon Vandewater - $39,850.66
Slate:
Tori Merritts - $4,735
Tonya Aultman-Bettridge - $27,902.09
Ali Lasell - $48,155
Paula Noonan - $385
Frederic Alonzo Rodriguez - $3,763.97
Ron Mitchell - $46,076.50
Regan Benson - $329.94
2015
Susan Harmon - $34,764.50
Matthew Dhieux - $268.94
Julie Williams - $7,111. 73
Board majority:
Amanda Stevens - $34, 568
Ken Witt - $11,302.05
Ken Witt - $5,740
Brad Rupert - $33, 406.50
Compared to their opponents:
Julie Williams - $725
Others:
Source: The Colorado Secretary of State’s website http://tracer.sos.colorado.gov/PublicSite/homepage.aspx
Jeff Lamontagne - $59,150.32
*John Newkirk’s filing date is 10/27
Kim Johnson - $10,630
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Arvada resident Ella Erkhoff contemplates which soup to try from Olde Town’s Bread Winners Cafe.
A WHALE OF A THANK YOU FROM Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library & The Jefferson County Library Foundation
To the dedicated volunteers who helped us at our Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Oct 23-25
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Mini-treats were had all around, but this cream puff from La Patisserie Francaise was the creme de la creme of the event’s sweet confections. Photos by Crystal Anderson
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RTD Administrative Offices 1600 Blake St, Rooms T & D Monday, November 9 Noon and 6:00 p.m.
Irving Street Library 7392 Irving St Wednesday, November 11 6:00 p.m.
Arvada Municipal Building 8101 Ralston Rd, City Council Chambers Friday, November 13 6:00 p.m.
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An open letter to my elected officials To those of you serving, or seeking to serve, in elected office: I’m writing to you today about leading and managing. In a workplace discussion recently, several of us identified qualities we want – and do not want – in our colleagues, our managers, specifically. It occurred to me that these qualities translate to what I want (or don’t want) from my elected leaders. You see, those of you whom I elect to lead me, to serve me, are also actually managing me on a wider scale, telling me what I can and cannot do through your legislation and enforcement. Let me be clear: I’m not saying this is a bad thing. I believe that, in a civilized society, we need rules of order, and it follows that someone must determine what these rules are and then help to enforce them — a system that works best, of course, in collaboration. And, as a member of the public, I want to collaborate with managers who also understand what it means to lead. For one thing, I want to collaborate with managers who don’t pit people against one another. Sure, competition is a healthy part of a free society, but divisive maneuvers designed only to disparage the other side
result in uncertainty, mistrust and anger. When you are dragging each other down, it lowers us all. I also want to collaborate with “A to E” managers – leaders with whom I can agree on a starting point, A, and what the end result should be, G – as Andrea Doray well as the freedom to ALCHEMY get there in my own way. I don’t need to be legislated into every step I take. I’m smart enough to figure out B, C and D for myself. I want to collaborate with managers who understand that I have a place in the big picture, that I actually have a voice in the way things should be run. I want to collaborate with managers who value my contribution. “We’re all in this together” is never more true than between those who govern and the governed. I want to collaborate with managers who take responsibility and make the tough deci-
sions. I want you to weigh all the facts and then give it to me straight, honestly and with integrity. Because, you know what? I can take it. I can take the rough times and the slow times and the uncertain times when I know that we are all, ultimately, colleagues collaborating to build our communities, our state, our country. I want to collaborate with leaders who are also good managers and with managers who are also good leaders — not that much different from a high-performing workplace. And, as confusing, discouraging and alarming as both our national and local political races can be, my belief in you elected officials is unwavering. I admire that you want to serve. I admire what you want to do. We are so many and you are so few. I thank you for managing, for leading, for serving. Seems like a pretty good collaboration to me. Andrea Doray is a writer who loves politics, but not the politics of politics, if that’s not too confusing. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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If you were stranded on a deserted island, which one book would you bring? The question was quite a challenge for people hanging out at Cannonball Creek Brewing Co. during the weekend, but here are the books they decided on:
“‘Touching the Void’ by Joe Simpson. It’s about a mountaineering trip that goes terribly wrong. I’d be happy to be on an island instead of a crevasse.” — Paige Cybulski of Golden. “‘Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea.’ It’s hilarious. At least I’ll be happy because it’s a funny book.” — Anne Gauer of Golden.
“‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.’” — Jessie Bennhoff of Golden
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote for change on city council Vote Dave Chandler for Mayor of Arvada and for all non-incumbents. The citizens of this great city are looking for change and electing new, quality people... A vote today for Dave and the challengers is a vote for Arvada’s citizens — for better roads, for our neighborhood character, for diversity on council and for truly giving the citizens a voice. Dave is personable and intelligent, with a calm demeanor and a sincere desire to listen to all citizen’s thoughts and concerns, in direct contrast to his opponent. We have an unprecedented chance to replace five members of city council and change the good ol’ boy culture at city hall. Two years ago, over 12,000 Arvada citizens faithfully cast their vote for me in the at-large race. I ran as a political unknown and outsider, a visionary who was looking to be a voice of the people by upholding integrity, honesty and openness as core values for the council. Dave and I share citizen concerns about the use of public money to fund AURA development projects. We are vocal in our opposition to Walmart, the trendy, five-story stucco box in Olde Town, and the Hilton hotels that this council upholds as dear to our future. Today, I am asking all of you to vote for Dave Chandler and the challengers, who share my values and vision for the future of Arvada. Ascenzo Di Giacomo Arvada Don’t rock the boat Arvada Let me just quote! On how you should vote! For another four years of success! Let’s keep our incumbents, “Say Yes!” Arvada is just doing great! Let’s all work together, moving straight! Eddie Lyons Arvada Praise for Fifer I want to thank and acknowledge Bob Fifer for his hard work and dedication to the City of Arvada. In 2012 I opened a Fast Casual restaurant in Bob’s district. From “day one” Bob has been an active member in the community, an awesome role model for new business owners, an amazing humanitarian, father, husband and friend. I am constantly amazed at how humble, caring, compassionate and real Bob has been every time we cross paths. We first met at a chamber event (new store opening) here in Arvada and have garnered a kindred friendship over these last three years. Bob never ceases to amaze me with his commitment to my hometown, it’s residents and community. He continually gives back, whether it is the Arvada Food Bank, Jam Out Hunger or his un-sacrificing help with Dede Vicory after Justins death. Bob gets my whole-hearted support in his re-election bid here in Arvada. He continues to help put our town in the ‘spotlight’. Is a huge ‘Brand Ambassador’ in Denver and around the United States. He espouses all of the values, character and work ethic that we need to continue to be ‘one of the best places to live’ in America! Go Fifer! Trace Welch Owner Fuzzys Taco Shop Vote for Ford I am writing to encourage the people of Arvada to vote for Nancy Ford for city council, District 1. When she announced her candidacy I was very glad we would have an excellent voice of leadership. I have only known Nancy and her husband, Jim, for just over one year, but in that short time she has enriched my life greatly. She is very knowledgeable of Arvada. Nancy serves on the Sustainability Advisory Committee. I know that she truly enjoys that because of her passion to keep Arvada beautiful. It is not unusual to find her pulling weeds at the park across the street. She is a problem solver. Her interactions with the city parks maintenance crew and surrounding neighbors have shown me this. She cares and it is obvious. As a teacher and business owner of Ford Research Group LLC, Nancy’s leadership is influential. She will listen carefully and ask the right questions. She truly cares about the future of Arvada. Nancy is the person who will step up and be the voice to represent the common good. She has the experience, intellect, internal
drive and community-minded approach to be your voice and mine. Please vote Nancy Ford for Arvada City Council, District 1. Carolyn Johnson Arvada Vote Yes on 1A Last week, TABOR notices were mailed to registered voters in Jefferson County. The notice included a “con” statement related to Jefferson County Public Library’s mill levy initiative, which is creating serious misconceptions. Opponents of 1A would have you believe that the library will receive a “substantial” increase in revenue due to the recent rise in property values. This is not true. Given TABOR restrictions, any increase in property tax revenues will be limited to approximately 3.5 percent, not nearly enough to restore and protect library services. They characterize 1A as a 30-percent increase in property taxes. This sounds like an alarming increase, but in reality, a one-mill increase will cost the owner of an averaged priced home in Jefferson County $1.95 more per month, or approximately 6 cents a day. They suggest that the library will be able to tax and spend with abandon. Again, not true. The library submits an annual budget to the Library Board of Trustees and the Board of County Commissioners for review. Both invite community input, and both have the authority to adjust the library’s budget to protect taxpayers from excessive spending. Finally, they suggest that a tax increase will hinder economic development. We disagree. Research shows that properly funded public library systems have a major positive impact on their community’s quality of life, economic development and property values. The fact is, if we want a competitive county, if we want to attract new businesses and further economic development, if we want to give our residents the library services they want and deserve, we need to join together in support of our libraries and Vote yes on 1A! Bob Murphy, Lakewood mayor Steve Burkholder, former mayor of Lakewood Marv Kay, former mayor of Golden Board majority not as advertised Board majority supporters claim that strong leadership by the board majority is improving the schools and that the recall is due to resistance to needed changes. This may be a compelling story, but it does not match reality. Many of the accomplishments claimed by the board are actually efforts led by others and approved unanimously. This includes the new math program and the reorganization in the Jefferson High School and Alameda articulation areas. What motivated the recall is the arrogance and incompetence of the board majority, hiring an unnecessary highpriced lawyer for the board, overpaying for an inexperienced superintendent, constantly violating the board’s own rules, a unilateral salary compensation schedule that was thrown out by the court, and a lack of respect for the school community. These actions show poor judgment and are impacting the quality of education in the schools as teachers at their peak effectiveness are leaving the district. Before you vote based on a TV ad or the claims of the board majority, ask someone involved with schools what is happening. Bruce Morrison Arvada Reject the recall I’m all for holding people accountable, but attempting to recall elected officials because they vote different than some prefer is NOT a reason to recall. The Denver Post in its Oct. 13th editorial said “Jeffco schools recall effort should be rejected”; recalls should be used is cases of “malfeasance and corruption, or when the official can’t do the job.” The claims being made by those behind the recall have all been proven false. Chalk it up to a disgruntled teachers’ union that doesn’t want to be accountable through pay for performance. The recallers are saying the Jeffco school board majority isn’t transparent. Is funneling union donations through front organizations transparent? Is telling lies transparent? I’m glad that this new board majority
has taken a tough stance on reforming public education. It’s about time someone had the courage to stand up to special interest groups, including many from out of state, to put our children’s education first. Witt, Newkirk and Williams have stood firm for children.Remember they are volunteers in these elected positions. We voted for them to accomplish badly needed reform. Let’s keep moving forward. Beverly McAdam Arvada A Jeffco fable Once upon a time, the County of Jefferson, the voters for the Jeffco School Board decided that the unkept promises of improved performance required a different approach. By a margin of 60 percent to 40, the voters elected a new majority board promising to reform the failed efforts of the past. The teachers union (JCEA), amid much wringing of hands and sobbing, said “oh woe is us,” we’ve lost control. Bob cried “the sky is falling, we must do something.” But Bill said “they won a fair election, we can’t do anything until the next one, it’s the way the system is supposed to work.” So they formed a recall committee. Debbie said “Mark Twain said ‘a lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.’ If we get there first, people will believe us.” Secondly, the board is proposing a pay for performance plan. It isn’t fair. Then Bob said “but isn’t that what real business does?” We’re not real business Bob, we’re teachers and Bob was asked to resign the committee. Thirdly, the board suggested forming a committee to review the AP History curriculum suggesting that it may be too biased and negative, not well balanced. Even though nothing ever developed and the idea was dropped, the committee said “hey, we can get the kids to stand on street corners and protest that that is censorship” Note: the College Board that writes the AP History curriculum recognized that in fact the old curriculum was too negative and unbalanced and is rewriting it.
And so the recall progressed. On November 3rd, we get to vote to throw the board out or honor our system and let the duly elected board serve their term. The choice is yours. Frank King Lakewood Former board member for recall As a former Jefferson County School Board member for 14 years I believe Jeffco has consistently been one of the finest school systems in our country. Today however Jefferson County Public Schools needs a fresh start. I believe our district is endangered and that the high quality education Jeffco schools has provided in the past is being systematically derailed. One side clearly believes that board members Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams have been consistently uncooperative, inappropriate and unethical. The other side does not believe what they have done is wrong. We are all familiar with the various arguments and accusations so let’s put them aside and consider just one thing: how do we get our schools back on track, focused on the education of our children. We need our Jefferson County school leaders working together as they have almost always done in the past through strong ideological differences like this and even great challenges like Columbine. The great divide and polarization in our district created by Its current leaders needs to be resolved. It has already resulted in nearly 1,000 quality Jeffco teachers and administrators leaving our district in just the last two years, many going to neighboring school districts where they can get a fresh start, focus on their work and have a more stable future. Isn’t that what our schools need too? Therefore, I strongly urge you to support the recall of Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams. Elect a school board committed to working together and doing what is best for kids. Jefferson County Public School needs a fresh start. Do your Letters continues on Page 10
OBITUARIES LEWIN JR
John Lee Lewin Jr
John Lee Lewin Jr, 77 of Westminster Born in South Dakota, Denver resident since 1973. Served in the US Navy, volunteer at the VA Hospital. Avid model railroader, 15 year member of the Colorado Great Western Train Club. Enjoyed cards and games at the Arvada
Senior Center and plays and music at the Arvada Center. Survived by son Mark (Christine), grandsons Eric (Jocelyn) and Troy and cat Hunter, all of Denver. John loved motorcycles, pretty women and classic cars. Rest in peace. You are missed.
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part: vote for people who are leaders and are willing to work together. Jon DeStefano Bailey Recall roots in deceit Before the start of the 2014 Jeffco school year, NEA sent 48 organizers from
18 states. Result: three quarters of the teachers from two high schools phoned in sick. Students demonstrated in the streets. Classes were cancelled. Successful inciting: Board censoring curricula. One member expressed the personal opinion that the new AP curriculum was heavy on negatives. That’s all. This occurred before the board had been seated. Later, meetings were disrupted when 600 union members tried to force their way in. Goal: Union negotiating salaries from both sides of the table. No taxpayer
representation. The timing was right to present a recall to the disgusted citizenry. Black Diamond Outreach was hired for $120,000 to hire petition circulators and recruit volunteers. 15,000 signatures required, 37,000 collected. Recall organization Jeffco United For Action received donations totaling $190,000 by August, mostly from other states, to pay campaign helpers. Hypocritically, they accuse opponents of big corporate funding. Activist Lynea Hanson’s, Strategies 360
received $18,000 by August. The Union proclaims to have no relationship to Jeffco United, or political partisanship, despite Ms. Hanson being spokesperson for both Jeffco United and JCEA. The registered Jeffco United agent is Colorado Democrat Party attorney. “Concerned parents?” Give us a break! Voters don’t realize that blatant lies can be used on ballots without threat of libel, defamation, or election laws. Tom Graham Arvada
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Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.
CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays 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
Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 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 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 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.
Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.
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Sarah Krafft, a doula from Cocoon Birth, supports a mother in labor. Coccoon Birth is a Denver-based, full-service doula agency. Courtesy photos
Women helping women Doulas, midwives offer mothers-to-be support and delivery choices By Corrie Sahling• CSahling@ColoradoCommunitymedia.Com
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eronica Garcia was talking a million miles per minute — explaining that her patient needed her, and she had to go. As a doula at the St. Anthony North Health Campus, Garcia provides emotional, physical and informational support for women in labor. She also serves as a medical translator for the patients and families who speak Spanish. Garcia’s patient for the day was about to receive an epidural and kept telling her, “Please don’t leave me, please don’t leave me.”
Having a woman there that can look into your eyes and know what you’re going through... not being alone — that was a big part of it.” Mom Amy Simpkins about how a doula helped during her delivery
So, Garcia hurried back to the mother because, she said, that’s her job — supporting the mom 100 percent and making her feel comfortable. “I love it,” Garcia said. “I wouldn’t change anything.” Across the Denver metro area, and nationwide, there are an increasing number of doula and midwife options for expecting mothers. Research over the past decade reveals that although a small percentage of deliveries use a doula, the trend is growing. The reasons: shortened labor times, decreased use of pain medication and a reduction of Caesarean sections by half. The use of a midwife also has been increasing since the 1990s with an almost 5 percent increase, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Doulas A doula is a trained professional that focuses on what a woman in labor needs. Typically, doulas provide physical, emotional and informational support, but they do not provide any medical advice or help. A doula can offer services no matter where the birth occurs — in a birthing center, a hospital or at home, according to Heather Scott, co-owner of Denver-based, full-service doula agency Cocoon Birth. A doula is generally sought out and paid for individually by a family early on in a pregnancy. Cocoon Birth uses an online registration process to try and make it easiest on families. The form helps to connect them to the right doula. The program at the North Health Campus provides Spanish-speaking patients with a Spanish-speaking doula if desired, and it is free for the family. “It does not cost the patient anything because it is grant-funded for Spanish-speaking patients,” said John Tynes, chief medical officer of St. Anthony North Health Campus. The program was created in 1999 because of the large Spanish-speaking population that comes to the hospital. The hospital wanted the moms to have support with understanding medical choices and processes, Tynes said. “If you are at a hospital where they do not speak your
A maternity room at the St. Anthony North Health Campus. language, it is very hard to communicate,” Garcia said. “Patients tend to hate using a translation phone.” Doulas are beneficial even when there isn’t a language barrier, according to Scott. “Having someone by your side that knows what labor looks like is so helpful,” Scott said. “A doula will never make a decision for the family, but they help with education before labor to help with the eventual decisions.” Midwives Laura Thielke was driven to try and improve healthy birth outcomes in the United States. Thielke is a certified nurse midwife and director of midwifery at Baby + Company, a freestanding birth center that opened its doors in Wheat Ridge in July. Midwives are licensed to practice medicine and assist women deliver in low-risk pregnancies. For example, a woman having twins would not be considered low-risk, Thielke said. “We are the doctor figure in the room, but we don’t Women continues on Page 13
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A musical dialogue on politics, hope Nobody really likes election season, right? The idea behind it is one thing: Nobility and inspiration in the notion of citizens having a voice in their government and, if necessary, changing it peacefully. But the multi-year trial that election season has become, particularly with presidential races —consider we still have a full 12 months to go — can cause even the most ardent of patriots to despair. But despite the system’s imperfections, there are times when the dialogue surrounding our country’s direction can create something beautiful. The turbulent 1960s led to some of the best music ever recorded. So many of those songs were birthed out of political frustration and helplessness. Bob Dylan rightly stands out as the pinnacle of this kind of expression, and his 1963 anthem “Blowin’ in the Wind” helped to bring protest music into the mainstream. It’s never left. Today, protest music has worked its way into all genres — you can hear it in the Dixie Chicks’ and Tom Morello’s take on folk, Green Day’s pop-punk, and rap from Public Enemy to Kendrick Lamar. But “Blowin’ in the Wind” remains unassailable. For a long time, Dylan claimed it wasn’t a protest song, saying at an early performance in April 1962, “This here ain’t
no protest song or anything like that, ‘cause I don’t write no protest songs.” And in regards to “Blowin’ in the Wind,” he’s right. It’s not angry. He’s not throwing out blame at any particular person or instituClarke Reader tion. And he’s certainly not pushing LINER for any change or NOTES remedy. Instead of offering answers, it’s all questions: “How many deaths will it take till he knows/That too many people have died?” and “How many years can some people exist/Before they’re allowed to be free?” There are no hard and fast answers. The questions were meant to be pondered and debated. “Blowin’ in the Wind” was a challenge to the world that changed the way many people thought about society. One who perhaps heard Dylan’s call the clearest was Sam Cooke, who translated what he heard into “A Change is Gonna Come,” Cooke’s crowning achievement and a standard of the Civil Rights era. According to Rolling Stone magazine,
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what really impressed Cooke was the way Dylan wrote a song that transcended race so powerfully. Reportedly, Cooke said “Jeez — a white boy writing a song like that?” Inspired by Dylan and pulling from his own experiences — including being arrested for disturbing the peace in Louisiana in 1963 when he and his band tried to check in at a white motel — Cooke used his soaring vocals tell a story of despair and the strength of hope. The way he stretches out the word “born” in the first line still gives goose-
bumps. His lyrics about loss are immediately recognizable to all who have experienced it: There been times when I thought I couldn’t last for long But now I think I’m able to carry on It’s been a long time coming But I know a change is gonna come, oh, yes, it will “A Change is Gonna Come” remains vital, not just to the African-American community (still waiting for the realization of many of the promises made), but also to all hoping for a change in the world. The song is regularly name-checked in rap songs, ensuring younger generations stay aware of its message and power. The musical dialogue between these two men is indicative of the power of discussion. And that’s what elections should be about. Because those same answers are still on the wind. And there’s only one way that change is gonna come. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, Sam Cooke is his favorite singer of all time. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And tell him your favorite political songs at creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com.
WHAT’S IN A NAME? What is a doula? Doula, meaning “a woman who serves” in Greek, now refers to a trained, experienced professional who accompanies a woman during the entire birthing process to provide physical, emotional and informational support. Doulas do not consult on or make medical decisions, but are there to support the mother in whatever she wants.
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consider ourselves doctors,” Thielke said. “Doctors — they are experts in the abnormal.” At Baby + Company, birth is different than at a hospital, according to Lizzie Mara who works in the company’s communications department. Prenatal visits, for instance, last an hour, which is essential. “Trust is built, which is a very powerful aspect for mom seeking natural childbirth,” Mara said. Another emphasized aspect of using a midwife is rigorous education prior to birth. Baby + Company enter the mother-tobe and her partner into a care model that provides classes and appointments with midwives. One class each trimester provides intensive education and surrounds parents with resources specified to their needs. Even during labor, a midwife is more than willing to help educate the parents. “We are in the moment,” Theilke said, “whether it is educating or holding momma’s hand.” A mother’s experience As an engineer, Amy Simpkins did not treat research about birth lightly — she had assumed she would do what her mother had done, go to the hospital. But the more reading she did, the more she changed her mind. “I found that you are treated like a patient,” Simpkins said about delivering a baby in a hospital, “not an empowered
What is a midwife? Midwives are trained medical professionals with expertise in supporting women with individualized care to maintain healthy pregnancies and to have optimal births and recoveries post-partum. A midwife may deliver babies at birthing centers, homes and at hospitals. Typically, choosing a midwife means the woman wants very little medical intervention and has had no complications with her pregnancy.
women going through a natural process.” Simpkins and her husband decided to deliver their first baby at a birth center with a midwife and also hired a doula. The labor Simpkins had with her first child lasted 16 hours; she said having a doula was very helpful. The doula was even able to relieve Simpkins’ husband to sleep for a little while, promising to wake him when he was needed. But the best part, Simpkins said, was the support. “Having a woman there that can look into your eyes and know what you’re going through,” she said. “Also, it was the
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Kari, a Cocoon Birth doula, supports Amy Simpkins during labor. Amy used Cocoon Bith services for the births of all three of her children. Courtesy photo. not being alone — that was a big part of it.” Being in a birth center with a midwife created a calm, homelike environment, Simpkins said. The best part was how quickly the family was able to go home. “You’re not there long enough to be disturbed,” Simpkins said. “By the time everyone was ready to drift off to sleep, they send you home.” For her second and third births, Simpkins kept with the same plan — although by the third baby, Simpkins and her husband felt a doula wasn’t necessary because they knew what they were doing. Unfortunately, during her third birth, Simpkins was transferred to the hospital
for precaution with a complication. And, as soon as the decision to transfer was made, the family hired a doula to help make the hospital experience was positive as possible. “It was great having the support of a doula there in that scary moment,” Simpkins said. In the end, the family’s third baby was born healthy. For Simpkins, no matter where a mother chooses to give birth, a doula is a key to a better labor experience. But, she said, “birth is a very individual experience, so it’s important to choose the right venue and right services for you.”
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October 29, 2015
Class learns about importance of investing in community
Leadership Arvada course focuses on public, private and nonprofit partnerships
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com A tightly-knit thread of connections weave a fabric through Arvada. And for the Arvada Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Leadership Arvada class, this was ever present among those in the nonprofit realm serving the heartbeat of the community— its people. “This is about investing in people in our community,” said Catalina Colon, a code compliance officer with the city of Arvada and class participant. Leadership Arvada is a nine-month course run by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce that pulls together 28 leaders to dive into the various segments of the city, its businesses and its community. The course kicked off in September and will meet again Nov. 20. The October class focused on the nonprofit realm. The class separated into small groups and toured six nonprofits in the city — Hope House of Colorado, Colorado
Homeless Families, Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, Family Tree, Hearts and Hands Enrichment and the Arvada Community Food Bank — to learn about their needs, accomplishments and missions. The bigger picture Reconvening at Olde Town Arvada Library, 7525 West 57th Ave., the group shared experiences and began to learn more about the value and impact nonprofit organizations have on a city’s economic development and culture. Organized. Unexpected. Caring. Successful. Impressive. Unity. Those were just a few of the words used to describe takeaways from these organizations. “Everything we can do helps because it’s part of the bigger picture,” said Lisandra Gonzales, executive director of A Precious Child, an organization serving disadvantaged and displaced children. She described how charities help develop people through their work, support those trying to increase opportunities and efforts for workforce and economic development, and how when united together, they create lasting impacts on the community. ‘The Project’ At the beginning of the course, each Leadership Arvada class is charged with
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Wild, Weird, Wacky The world is filled with strange and wonderful creatures. Learn about a few of the weirder members of the animal kingdom and, more importantly, how being unique can be a great thing. Sign up in advance. Program is 5-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.
Murder-Mystery Comedy
One Man’s Path to Heroin Addiction
Colorado ACTS presents “Murder by Indecision,” a murder-mystery comedy within a comedy. Fans of classic Agatha Christie mysteries will love this delightful spoof. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772, email coloradoacts@ yahoo.com, or go to www.coloradoacts. org.
The societal impact of heroin addiction will be examined at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The Heroin Addict Next Door: One Man’s Painful Story,” features a filmed interview with Rocky Romano, a former heroin addict. During the interview, Romano explains that his downward spiral began with alcohol and grew worse from there. The Lifetree episode also will explore whether a connection exists between early childhood trauma and self-destructive behavior. Admission is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
Free Kids’ Halloween Carnival All are welcome and invited for a safe and fun environment for our neighborhood children. Come and enjoy games, crafts, candy and prizes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., in Applewood near Manning and Maple Grove schools. Go to www.stjohngolden. org. Jeffco LWV Legislative Reception The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County plans an afternoon wine and cheese reception 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. County residents and members of the Colorado General Assembly who represent districts in Jeffco will socialize with constituents and make brief presentations on their legislative priorities for the 2016 session. This event replaces the LWV’s legislative breakfast, held for many years in December. There is no charge and reservations are not required. Go to www. lwvjeffco.org.
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First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden, plans its 31st annual Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7. Browse among 25 vendors showing handmade crafts of all kinds. There will be Christmas décor, cards, photography, floral arrangements, and a room full of white elephant treasures. The event is sponsored by United Methodist Women who will offer a delicious lunch for sale each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring homemade fruit pies for dessert. Contact Sharon Kirts at 303-279-1063.
Theater Show
Veterans Day Appreciation Walk
The Edge Theater presents “Woman in Mind,” Susan’s hilarious hallucinations convert her boring life to one where she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family. Show runs through Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and Monday, Nov. 2, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.TheEdgeTheater.com for tickets and information. Parking is free.
Our community is encouraged to invite a veteran (or veterans) to join them in a short appreciation walk Saturday, Nov. 7. Open to all ages; program is free. Walks will take place within Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, 9210 W. 80th Ave., led by Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, and at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., led by Naturalist Dudley Weiland. This is an opportunity to enjoy the natural landscape while reflecting on our many freedoms and most importantly, to spend time with veterans and say, “Thank you.” Walks begin at both sites at 9 a.m. Walkers and community members are welcome to share light refreshments inside Majestic View Nature Center at 10 a.m. Call 720-898-7405 if you plan to take part in this free event. Sponsored by Founders and Friends of Two Ponds NWR and Majestic View Nature Center.
MUSIC/CONCERTS Piano Trio Performs The Lysander Piano Trio, with baritone Mischa Bouvier, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available at the center’s box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.Lakewood. org/Tickets. Concordia Choir Seeks Voices Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.
EVENTS Halloween Party Inspired Wellness Center plans its eighth patient appreciation Halloween Party 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8435 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Dress up in costume and enjoy kid-friendly activities, trick-or-treating, snacks, drinks and more. Go to www.inspired-wellness.com/
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Enjoy a huge selection of Scandinavian holiday imports, food, decorations, crafts, rosemaling, vendors, and butikken at the Trollheim Lodge, Sons of Norway Scandinavian Christmas fair Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Lunch (for an additional cost) is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes open faced sandwiches, lompe dogs with surkål, lefse. Parking available, wheelchair accessible. Call 303-2321700 or go to www.trollheimlodge.com. Evergreen Players Show The Evergreen Players presents “The 39 Steps” through Sunday, Nov. 8, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (no show on Oct. 31). Tickets are available at 303-6744924 or www.evergreenplayers.org.
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Arvada Kiwanis Oral History Program Arvada Historical Society’s next oral history program will feature the history and stories of the Arvada Kiwanis and the Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis. The program runs 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Scheduled presenters are Max Haug and Duane Youse. If you are a past or current Kiwanis member please come and lend your support as we celebrate their history. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Each oral history is recorded on DVD and available to purchase. The event is free and open to the public. Call 303-431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.
HEALTH Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 West Cedar Drive, Lakewood (contact Mary Bloomstran at 303-278-4469); Monday, Nov. 2, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Green Mountain High School, 13175 W. Green Mountain Drive, Lakewood (contact Miles Schwartz at 303-982-9500); Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden; Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Brad and Debbie Rash at 303-986-1206).
Seed Picking for Rocky Flats
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
Jefferson County Nature Association presents its 2015 seed pick for Rocky Flats restoration. The final date for the year is Saturday, Oct. 31. Volunteers pick native grass and forb seed, which will be used to enhance Rocky Flats. Picks last 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and lunch is provided. Efforts are scheduled in the Rocky Flats area between Golden and Boulder. This is the last year of the program. Register with Jean Tate by emailing djt_co@yahoo.com. Use JCNA in the subject line, and include your name, email, date(s) attending, number of adults/youth, address and phone number. Contact Jean or Paul Kilburn (PDKilburn@msn.com) with any questions. In 2014, 13 pounds of raw forb seed ad 17 pounds of raw grass seed were picked and given to Jody Nelson of Legacy Management, who will plant it on Rocky Flats restoration areas to increase their diversity and native genetic component.
A licensed veterinarian will administer vaccinations 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Pets N Stuff, 7777 W. Jewell, Lakewood. The low-cost clinic is on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointments needed. Go to www.vaxsmart.com for full pricing. Pets must be leashed or in a kennel. Must be in line at least 15 minutes before end of clinic to receive services.
Service in Remembrance of Children Christ Congregational Church will have a special service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in remembrance of children who have passed. The service is non-denominational and interfaith, with a focus on grief, remembrance and healing, not evangelism. It is specifically designed for people impacted by miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and other forms of infant loss, but all who have affected by the loss of a child are welcome. Call 303-9358350 for information. The church is at 2500 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver.
EDUCATION 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 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook 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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October 29, 2015
The mitzvah of memory
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
WHERE: Arvada Center
The Arvada Center is hosting Roger Grunwald’s one-man production of “The Mitzvah Project,” a mix of theater, history lecture and question-and-answer session with Grunwald, who is the son of a Holocaust survivor. The performance is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 29. We called Grunwald to talk about the performance, his inspiration and what he hopes people learn from “The Mitzvah Project.” Tell me about the performance — what can people expect? It’s the history behind the tragedy of German Jews who served their country in the Second World War. I have several different characters, including Christoph Rosenberg, a German half-Jew in the army, and how their paths cross during one of the darkest days of the Holocaust. I wanted to show the history of people who you often don’t hear about — it was horrible for these German Jews who had to decide if they wanted to be more German
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or Jewish to fit into the society. The topics I bring up engender a lot of questions and discussions, so it’s great to have the opportunity to answer questions. What was the inspiration behind the project? In 2010, I was in an acting class with actor Wynn Handman and I met an actress who was working on a one-person show. As the son of a survivor, I’ve long wanted to tell the story of my family. And then I came across the book “Hitler’s Jewish Soldiers,” and that inspired me to start
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about the atrocities being committed by the government. They weren’t the ones doing that. It’s a very complex history — a mix of patriotism and assimilation that the Jewish people had to go through. Many gave up speaking Hebrew for the first time to speak German, so they could fit in. What do you hope people take away from the performance? I hope people learn something. There are some connections to events happening today, and a lot of things we can look at through the lens of these events. People are going to come out of it with more questions than answers — questions about their assumptions and what they know. For more, visit www.themitzvah.org.
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work with director and co-author Annie McGreevey. Where have you taken the production? We’ve been touring since April 2014, and we’ve gone to colleges and universities and theaters all over the country. I love meeting people and having the opportunity to reach them. As a survivor, my mother used to go around to colleges and universities sharing her experiences in the war. And now that so many of those voices are dying out, I want to use my skills to teach this history to a whole new audience. What surprises people most about the performance? I think people are often shocked to hear what the experience was like for partial Jews, many of whom didn’t know
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Errors derail Pomona’s bid for state title Mountain Range capitalizes on Panthers’ mistakes By Scott Stocker Although Pomona — so close to capturing the 5A softball trophy — let victory slip away to Mountain Range through a series of errors, the team’s coaches and players remained proud of how far the Panthers came. “I can’t emphasize how hard they played,” coach Jim Biddle said. “It was just a tremendous effort for the girls in the tournament. We were seeded low, but they came out and I think they surprised a lot of people.” The Panthers upset third-seeded Broomfield 6-1 in the first round, then beat Grandview 9-3 in the quarterfinals. They followed with a 13-11, eight-inning victory against Fossil Ridge to reach the championship game, which they lost 12-2 in a game riddled with seven errors. Pitcher Lexie Kimminau, catcher Alex Median and infielder Lily Sale, all seniors, had a good tournament for Pomona. “Second? It just got to our heads,” said Kimminau. “But this tournament is proof as to how hard we have played this season. We just gave it all we had. I don’t think many thought we could finish this high.” Medina and Sale agreed. “This was tough and the mistakes killed us,” Medina said. “I love this team, but today we kind of beat ourselves. We’ve had a great season, and I’m proud of what we have been able to accom-
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plish.” Sale: “We gave it all we had to the last out, but we seemed to beat ourselves in the end. But it’s been a good season and we did do better in the tournament than a lot of people thought we would.” Mountain Range trailed Pomona 2-0 going into the bottom of the fifth inning. And it looked as if the Panthers, seeded 14th among the 16 teams, would pull off another upset for a state title against the fourth-seeded Mustangs. But Mountain Range, coached by Dane Craig, scored seven runs in the fifth
inning and closed out the game with five more in the sixth. At that point, the game was over because of the 10-run rule, with the Mustangs still having two more outs remaining. Mountain Range won its first title in seven state appearances. “I think we were able to keep our heads and be tough and not let the crowd get to us,” said third baseman Riley Craig, who scored the eventual winning run for Mountain Range on a Pomona error. “This championship was my goal, and I’ll always remember it.”
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ARVADA BULLDOGS FOOTBALL Evergreen 50, Arvada 6 Arvada fell to the Evergreen Cougars 50-6 during their Oct. 23 conference away game.
VOLLEYBALL Wheat Ridge 3, Arvada 0 Arvada lost their Oct. 20 conference match against the Wheat Ridge Farmers 3-0. Valor Christian 3, Arvada 0 The Bulldogs fell in their
Oct. 22 conference away match against the Valor Christian Eagles 3-0. BOYS SOCCER Valor Christian 6, Arvada 1
The Bulldogs fell to the Valor Christian Eagles 6-1 during their Oct. 21 conference home game.
ARVADA WEST WILDCATS FOOTBALL Lakewood 42, Arvada West 24 Arvada West fell to the Lakewood Tigers 42-24 in their Oct.22 away conference game. VOLLEYBALL Bear Creek 3, Arvada West 2 Arvada West fell to the Bear Creek Bears during their Oct. 20 conference home match.
Key performers: Senior Mikaila Paxton had 13 kills, 39 attacks and 12 digs. Senior Kayla Sanchez had 20 assists. SOFTBALL Mountain Range 3, Arvada West 1 The Wildcats fell against the Mountain Range Mustangs 3-1 in their Oct. 24 CHSAA State Softball Championship game.
BOYS SOCCER Arvada West 2, Lakewood 0 The Wildcats won their Oct.19 home conference match against the Lakewood Tigers 2-0. Key performers: Senior Kyler Fowkes and junior Luke Drumright each scored one goal.
CROSS-COUNTRY Both the Wildcats boys and Ggrls teams both qualified for the State Meet. The boys, led by Max Sevcik in 5th place, finished 2nd overall in last week’s regional race. For the girls, led by Civianna Gallegos in 4th place, it was a 4th place overall finish. The teams will compete in the State Meet in Colorado Springs on October 31.
FAITH CHRISTIAN EAGLES FOOTBALL Faith Christian 43, Denver North 3 Faith Christian won 43-3 against Denver North during their Oct. 23 home conference game. Key performers: Senior Trevor Olsen had 22 carries over 211 yards and completed two touchdowns. Senior Elijah Abeyta and sophomore Corey Ferro had one sack. Senior Ryan Kemplin had one and a half sacks. VOLLEYBALL Lutheran 3, Faith Christian
1 The eagles fell against the Lutheran Lions, 3-1, in their Oct. 23 home conference match. Key performers: Junior Madi Fink was named player of the match for her five kills, 24 attacks and 13 digs. Junior Claire Goodwin had 19 digs. Faith Christian 2, Bishop Machebeuf 3 The Eagles fell to the Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes 3-2 in their Oct. 20 conference away match. Key performers: Freshman Alina Randall was named player of the match for her
22 kills, 59 attacks, and 7 digs. Junior Star Blaine had 22 assists. SOFTBALL Lamar 10, Faith Christian 3 The Eagles fell to the Lamar Savages during their Oct. 24 2015 CHSAA State Softball Championship playoff game. BOYS SOCCER Faith Christian 7, Lutheran 0 The Eagles shut out Lu-
theran 7-0 during their Oct. 20 conference away game. Key performers: Sophomore Bryce Lindquist, senior Blake Ballard, and senior John Meyer, and junior Devan Mccall each scored one goal. Sophomore Garret Pott scored three goals. Faith Christian 3, SkyView Academy 0 The Eagles won their Oct. 21 conference away match 3-0 against SkyView Academy. Key performers: Sophomore Garret Pott scored three goals and cenior and goalie Sam Goodwin had six saves.
Wolves become the hunted This is a story about the hunter becoming the hunted. Westminster’s football team, which has been decent in recent years, is 8-0 this season and has a target on its collective back Jim Benton with other teams trying to knock off OVERTIME the Wolves. “It’s great for the school itself,” said Westminster coach Kerry Denison. “There’s a lot of positive energy going on here. It’s been a good experience. The kids understand we have a big target on our backs. The kids are understanding that it is a good feeling to have done what we have done so far.” It’s frustrating, but nobody seems to know where the eight straight victories rank in Westminster lore. One fan sent an e-mail stating that the 1989 team, which was using the nickname Warriors, went 10-0 but lost their last two games. That was before Westminster and Ranum merged in 2009 and the new school building was built in 2010. So the 8-0 start is considered the best in school history, meaning the new school. “I haven’t been able to find anything either about the past,” said Denison. “We’re trying to keep our perfect record going. The one thing we have still missed out on is a conference championship, and our goal is a conference championship. We’ve had some decent teams, but these kids have jelled together better than the teams we’ve had in the past.” Westminster has clinched at least a tie for the Flatirons League championship and can secure the outright title with a win at home Oct. 30 against second-place Boulder.
Overcoming adversity Mountain Vista’s standout sophomore runner Allie Chipman has overcome adversity before and will have to do it again at the Oct. 31 State High School CrossCountry Championships in Colorado Springs. Chipman is struggling with allergies, and she has dealt with asthma her whole life. She was extremely sick with pneumonia and whooping cough last winter, which slowed her during last track season. After dominating this season in crosscountry, she skipped last week’s Region 5 meet because of foot problems. But she will compete at the state meet. “I will be competing at state because fortunately my team qualified for me,” said Chipman. “The issue with my feet is a bone spur and plantar fasciitis. I am improving rapidly, and I will be able to compete at 100 percent with my ankle at state. It’s impossible to know how I will feel in Colorado Springs, but I am going to give state my best shot.” Doubling up at Chaparral Alan DiGiosio will be the new head baseball coach at Chaparral next spring. After the Wolverines lost a semifinal Class 5A game at the State Softball Tournament, DiGiosio declared he would remain as softball coach. “I am not going anywhere,” he said. “I told them I wasn’t giving up softball, and if they didn’t let me do both that I wasn’t doing baseball.” DiGiosio just completed his fifth season as head softball coach, and he has been the Wolverines baseball pitching coach for the past nine campaigns. Final week of regular season There are several key football games to determine league championships as the Class 5A regular season ends.
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Grandview and Valor Christian are both unbeaten in the Centennial League and will clash for the loop title Oct. 30 in an 8 p.m. game at Valor. Westminster has clinched at least a tie for the 5A Flatirons crown but can capture the outright title with a win over Boulder Oct. 30 in a game at Westminster. Arapahoe plays Smoky Hill Oct. 30. The unbeaten Warriors, who have shown an amazing ability to pull out victories in a couple games that didn’t look winnable, are assured of a share of the 5A Metro League title but can avoid a tie with a win over the Buffs. 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.
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FOOTBALL Pomona 13, Ralston Valley 6 The Pomona Panthers won against the Ralston Valley Mustangs 13-6 during their Oct. 23 conference home game. VOLLEYBALL Chatfield 3, Pomona 0 The Panthers fell to the Chatfield Chargers 3-0 during their Oct. 20 conference away game. Key performers: Senior Julie Baskin had 10 kills and 10 digs. Senior Abby Eckhardt had 26 digs and sophomore Morgan Sorensen had 16 assists. SOFTBALL Mountain Range 12, Pomona 2 Pomona fell to the Mountain Range Mustangs 12-2 during their Oct. 25 2015 CHSAA State Softball Championships playoff game. Pomona 9, Grandview 3 The Panthers beat Grandview during their Oct. 24 2015 CHSAA State Softball Championships playoff game. Pomona 6, Broomfield 1 The Panthers beat Broomfield during their Oct. 24 2015 CHSAA State Softball Championships playoff game. BOYS SOCCER Pomona 3, Dakota Ridge 0 Pomona won the Oct. 19 conference away game against Dakota Ridge 3-0. Key performers: Senior Luis Aguilar had 2 goals.
RALSTON VALLEY MUSTANGS FOOTBALL Pomona 13, Ralston Valley 6 Ralston Valley Mustangs fell to the Pomona Panthers 13-6 during their Oct. 23 conference away game. VOLLEYBALL Ralston Valley 3, Columbine 0 The Mustangs won against Columbine 3-0 in their Oct. 22 away conference match. Key performers: Senior Madi Anderson had 11 kills, and 24 attacks. Junior Maddie Burns had 19 assists. Ralston Valley 3, Dakota Ridge 0 The Mustangs won their Oct. 20 conference away match against Dakota Ridge 3-0. Key performers: Senior Ashlee Stephenson had 34 attacks and 13 digs. Junior Maddie Burns had 20 assists. SOFTBALL Chaparral 2, Ralston Valley 0 The Mustangs fell to the Chaparral Wolverines 2-0 during their Oct. 24 2015 CHSAA State Softball Championship playoff game. Ralston Valley 3, Chatfield 0 Ralston Valley shut out Chatfield 3-0 during their Oct. 24 2015 CHSAA State Softball Championship playoff game. BOYS SOCCER Ralston Valley 2, Evergreen 1 The Mustangs won against Evergreen High School 2-1 during their Oct. 23 neutral nonconference game. Ralston Valley 4, Bear Creek 1 The Mustangs won against the Bear Creek Bears 4-1 during their Oct. 21 away conference game.
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October 29, 2015 PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
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Public Notices Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGETS
Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE
Simply Storage Arvada will hold a public sale to enforce a lien imposed on said property, as described below, pursuant to the Colorado Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Colorado Code 38-21.5 to 38-21.5105, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Simply Storage Arvada, 4911 W. 58th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002. Management reserves the right to withdraw any unit from sale. Registered or motor vehicles are sold "As Is/Parts Only," no titles or registration. Tenant Name: Melaine Ronquillo, #317 Stored Items: HHG, FURN, BOXES Tenant Name: Shannon Hess, #415 Stored Items: Household goods, misc Tenant Name: Thomas Lamontagne, #522 Stored Items: HHSG, Box, furniture Tenant Name: Ian Roblin, #6027 Stored Items: HHSG, furniture, boxes Legal Notice No.: 43655 First Publication: October 22, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Arvada Press
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGETS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed 2015 budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the RICHARDS FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 (collectively the “Districts”). A copy of each of the proposed 2015 budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed 2015 budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the RICHARDS FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 (collectively the “Districts”). A copy of each of the proposed 2015 budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.
Government Legals
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that proposed 2016 budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of each of the proposed 2016 budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Such proposed 2015 budgets and 2016 budgets will be considered at a public hearing during a joint meeting of the Districts to be held at 5740 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, Colorado, on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. Any interested elector of the Districts may file or register any objections to the proposed 2015 or 2016 budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the budgets by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: RICHARDS FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 43678 First Publication: October 29, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2015 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed 2016 budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 & 10 (collectively the “Districts”). A copy of each of the proposed budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.
Public Notices
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that proposed 2016 budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of each of the proposed 2016 budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.
Such proposed 2015 budgets and 2016 budgets will be considered at a public hearing during a joint meeting of the Districts to be held at 5740 Olde
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2015 budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of each of the proposed amended budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2015 BUDGETS
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed 2016 budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 & 10 (collectively the “Districts”). A copy of each of the proposed budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2015 BUDGET
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2015 budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of each of the proposed amended budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets and amended budgets will be considered at a public hearing during a joint meeting of the Districts to be held at 5740 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, Colorado, on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the proposed budgets or amended budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the budgets and amended budgets by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 & 10 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 43697 First Publication: October 29, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2015 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2016 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the MOUNTAIN SHADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”). A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2015 budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2016 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the MOUNTAIN SHADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”). A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2015 budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget and amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a meeting of the District to be held at 5740 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, Colorado, on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget or amended budget at any time prior to final adoption of the budget and amended budget by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MOUNTAIN SHADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET / BUDGET ADOPTION Notice is hereby given that a Proposed Budget has been submitted to the Apex Park and Recreation District Board for the ensuing year of 2016, and that a copy of such Proposed Budget has been filed in the administrative offices of the Apex Park and Recreation District, 13150 West 72nd Avenue, Arvada, and on the District’s website at apexprd.org, where same is open for public inspection. Such Proposed Budget will be considered at a Budget Hearing Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 6:30 p.m.; and considered for adoption at a public Board meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Apex Center, 13150 West 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Any interested elector within the boundaries of Apex Park and Recreation District may inspect the Proposed Budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget. APEX PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Lee Humrich, Secretary Dated: October 21, 2015 Legal Notice No.: 43702 First Publication: October 29, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Public Notice
Legal Notice No.: 43698 First Publication: October 29, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on November 17, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to annex and rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from Jefferson County A-1 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada CC-A (Clear Creek-A Industrial and Commercial Sub-District) for SPANO CORNER, located at 5190 Marshall St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ John Crouse, Secretary
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Legal Notice No.: 43704 First Publication: October 29, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher:Publisher: Golden Transcript
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on November 17, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to annex and rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from Jefferson County A-1 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada CC-A (Clear Creek-A Industrial and Commercial Sub-District) for SPANO CORNER, located at 5190 Marshall St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ John Crouse, Secretary
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Legal Notice No.: 43704 First Publication: October 29, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher:Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on November 17, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from City of Arvada R-MD (Residential-Medium Density) to CC-A (Clear Creek-A Industrial and Commercial Sub-District) for VALLEY FARMS, located at 6265 W. 52nd Ave. St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ John Crouse, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 43705 First Publication: October 29, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice
AAA Discount Storage will exercise its right of disposition, disposal, or destruction of property Abandoned by Tyler Fisk, Brandon Bell, Michael S Murphy, Michael (Leslie) Mckown, Debra Waters, on November 15, 2015. Legal Notice No.: 43654 First Publication: October 22, 2015 Last Publication: October 29, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript
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October 29, 2015 PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
BOB DYER
Arvada City Council Experience Bob is a proven leader in the Arvada community. Some of the positions he has held include:
"I will continue to serve the Arvada community and focus on the following and more....." Infrastructure
Continue to repair streets in District 1. Monitor the goals set for Public Works and assure compliance
Empower the Community
Promote increased community engagement in Arvada’s strategic planning process
City of Arvada – District 4 Councilmember Arvada Fire Protection District – President Rocky Flats Local Impacts Initiative – Chairman Red Rocks Community College Arvada Campus Citizens Committee – Chairman Arvada Chamber of Commerce – Chairman Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis – President Arvada Vitality Alliance – Co-founder, President
Commitment
East Side Recreation Center
Secure land for the site of a recreation center on the East side of Arvada
Aging in Community
Find creative ways to keep the aging residents of Arvada in their homes
Bob has devoted years to assisting local governments and businesses as well as civic organizations. His practical outlook and rational insight have had a positive effect on community issues and his experience as a mediator and negotiator of controversial issues has proven invaluable to their solution. His leadership has been credited with helping: • Create the Arvada Parks Advisory Committee • Create a permanent campus for Red Rocks Community College in Arvada • Restore the financial health of the Arvada Fire Protection District His efforts were recognized in 2004, when the City of Arvada and the Arvada Sentinel named Bob one of the 100 most influential people in Arvada’s first 100 years.
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