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Computer science training offered for all elementary teachers School of Mines and state hosting free trainings

A group of third graders at Fairmount Elementary School in Golden work together on an activity called Coding Dash in the school’s STEM teacher Angie Blomquist’s classroom on Jan. 15.

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A current job search on employment site Indeed.com shows that currently in Colorado there are nearly 1,000 available jobs in the computer science field.

Of those jobs, 205 of them offer an estimated salary ranging from $105,100 to $120,000.

“Colorado has a gap in computer science education, with as many available jobs as there are,” said Joanna Bruno, director of standards and instructional support for the Colorado Department of Education. “Computer science education has the potential to open doors for students, (and) investment in teachers will increase the opportunities for students.”

To help fill this gap, the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado School of Mines partnered to offer free, one-day professional development workshops on computer science concepts workshops to every elementary school teacher in the state.

Computational thinking is a valuable skill, no matter what career path a student ultimately pursues, said Tracy Camp, a professor and the department head of Mines’ Computer Science Department.

“Nearly every discipline or career requires computational skills,” she

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added. The workshops “will help teachers prepare their students for the computational world we live in.”

Called Computer Science-Fundamental Approach to Standards Training (CS-FAST), the workshops’ curriculum will include instruction on coding and hands-on training in CS Unplugged, a collection of free learning activities that help teach computational thinking without the use of a computer, states a press release from Mines.

Teachers will be able to build their capacity of teaching these skills and be able to integrate them into other coursework, Bruno said.

Camp is “looking forward to providing the teachers with engaging and fun activities that they can take directly to their classroom,” she said.

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Education is contracting with Mines’ Computer Science Department to provide the workshops. In 2017, Colorado’s Computer Science Teacher Education Grant Program was launched.

In the 2017-18 academic year, about $400,000 in grant money was awarded to school districts, charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services across the state to go toward professional development in computer science for K-12 teachers.

Realizing the program’s success, Bruno said, the General Assembly, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, appropriated an additional $500,000 in 2018 to specifically focus on K-5 teachers. A portion of this money will fund the Mines workshops.

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Three Fairmount Elementary School fifth graders, from left clockwise, Hadley Nauslar, Sally Kohara and Kaasen Pass, on Oct. 9, 2018, use the Bloxels platform to design and code a digital game for their younger study buddies to play to learn about being safe and smart on the internet.

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Angie Blomquist, the STEM teacher at Fairmount Elementary School in Golden, will be participating in a pilot workshop this spring.

“I realize that computer science is a need for the kids’ future,” Blomquist said. And “it’s my job to prepare them for the future. I need to continue my learning as a professional to best meet their needs.”

She added that not every student has access to technology at home, so when schools can provide them with computational skills and concepts — including those that don’t require use of a computer — it ensures that every student starts out with equal opportunity.

“If we set them up with computational skills as a young learner, it’s less daunting as they get older,” Blomquist said.

“Hopefully, it will ignite a passion that they can continue on with. Then they can run with it.”

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Rita and I, or example, recently spent $40,000 to update our kitchen, and we love it! (It was done by Bonnie Kitchen Design in Golden, and we strongly recommend her!) But that doesn’t mean our home increased its value and selling price by $40,000 or more. We made that improvement for our own enjoyment, just as we did when we spent $20,000 on our master bathroom several years ago. Yes, it will increase the attractiveness of our home when we eventually sell it, but that will only be after years of happy enjoyment of the two improvements.

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First, only make improvements that eliminate a defect or an issue which will turn off prospective buyers. I call these “eyesores,” things that stand out like a sore thumb, and not things that are simply “dated” or out of style.

Here are some examples: Do refinish hardwood floors that are seriously and obviously in need of refinishing.

Do replace carpeting that is seriously old, such as 1970’s shag carpeting, or carpeting that is seriously worn or stained. (Again, think “eyesore.”)

Do replace damaged countertops.

Do repair damaged walls and replace damaged doors that can’t be repaired.

Do replace those 1990’s glass-andbrass lighting fixtures. (They’re so unappealing that Habitat’s Restore won’t accept them as donations!)

Do replace burned out light bulbs.

Do have someone with “fresh eyes” walk through your house and identify other turn-offs. (Our stager does that.)

Do repaint (inside and out) where there is peeling or discolored paint.

Do replace rotted timbers on your deck, then power wash and re-stain or repaint as necessary.

Do improve curb appeal (always the first impression), including weeding and pruning and freshening the front door.

(It’s true that red doors sell homes…)

Do not replace undamaged countertops or bathroom fixtures just because they are “dated” — even those pastel colored bathtubs and sinks. (I tell buyers “You can’t buy these anymore!”) The exception would be the toilets. A white chair-height low-flow toilet can be replaced for a couple hundred dollars and installed by our handyman for $50 (but he only works for our clients).

Beyond the above advice, I tell my sellers to be strategic about major issues which they know need to be done. If these are likely to become inspection issues, don’t fix them prior to listing your home if they’re not the kind of eyesore which would deter a buyer from making an offer.

For example, I have a listing, currently under contract, which had damage to the concrete driveway. The seller was thinking he should repair it before putting the home on the market. We knew it would be an inspection issue, but by leaving it

undone we could use it as a bargaining chip. Sure enough, we got under contract (well above listing price because of competing buyers), and the inspection demands included repairing the driveway.

Because it was such a big expense, the buyer didn’t ask for a bunch of other repairs. If the seller had fixed the concrete prior to listing the home, you can sure the buyer would have asked for those other repairs, but instead they were delighted that the seller agreed to pay for the concrete repair.

I have used the same strategy to save other sellers money on inspection items.

For example, one seller knew that radon needed to be mitigated, but we knew that this issue (which we properly disclosed) would not deter buyers from competing for the home. Yes, it became an inspection demand, and the buyer was delighted that the seller agreed to mitigate it.

Your situation will be different, of course, and we are happy to meet with you in your home and discuss what’s needed and strategic to fix before listing.

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Students got hands-on applications during break out sessions at the day-long tech conference. Pictured is a student from last year’s conference.

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couple hundred Jeffco Public Schools high schoolers attended the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25. Jeffcon is a conference specifically geared toward the students to give them the opportunity to explore and learn about Information Technologies (IT) and its fields. At this year’s event, students were able to participate in coding, programming, designing an app, data analytics and much more.

To learn more about what the students experienced at Jeffcon 2019, visit http://jeffcon.net/.

Aaliyah LaBarge, a sophomore at Conifer High School, experiments with powering motors and lights during the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25.

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A group of Jeffco students admire their handiwork of getting the lights of the robotic dragon to light up at the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25. The robotics session was led by Red Rocks Community College’s Idea Lab, and the robotic dragon is one of a few that will be used in an upcoming Red Rocks Community College theater production called “She Kills Monsters” this April.

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Megan Fahrig, a senior at Arvada High School, explains the layout of an app for pet care and training that she and a team of three other Jeffco students designed during the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25.

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Connor Pallis, a freshman at Standley Lake High School, works on a circuit board as part of a robotics session during the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25.

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Teens HOPEfull to drive out the stigma of mental health Youth-led HOPEfull Drive takes place Jan. 21 to Feb. 10

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hundreds of teens are using the HOPEfull Drive as a tool to prevent teen suicide and end the stigma that surrounds teen depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

“Not a lot of people realize it’s a prevalent issue,” said Abbie McAdams, a junior at Wheat Ridge High School. “There’s not a lot of resources to address the seriousness of the pressures on teens.”

These pressures, she added, include academic grades, sports and other extracurricular activities and even social media.

“Teens feel like they have to create an image online to make themselves feel self-worth,” McAdams said.

McAdams and four of her peers from area high schools gathered in downtown Golden on Jan. 26 to participate in the HOPEfull Drive. The drive is a three-week effort organized by the Robbie’s Hope Foundation to raise awareness about teen mental health issues. A fundraiser, but more importantly a way to start dialogue, the drive began on Jan. 21 and will continue through Feb. 10. During

From left, Kristyn Kennedy, a senior at Lakewood High; Abbie McAdams, a junior at Wheat Ridge High; Isabella Hunt, a sophomore at Golden High; Elizabeth Becker, a senior at Ralston Valley High; and Brianna Fay, a sophomore at Ralston Valley High; gather on Washington Avenue in downtown Golden on Jan. 26 to generate conversation with passersby to raise awareness about teen mental health issues.

CHRISTY STEADMAN this time, groups of teens will spend their free-time and weekends canvassing neighborhoods and public areas across the metro area to start a conversation with the general public.

“Every time we talk about it, the stigma is reduced,” said Isabella Hunt, a sophomore at Golden High School. “Our outreach is going to change things. Addressing it, and sticking with it, is going to have a

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Robbie’s Hope Foundation got its start following the Oct. 11, 2018, death of 15-year-old Robbie, a sophomore at Lakewood High School — a student who got good grades and was actively involved with swimming, tennis and golf.

“There was a broad group of Jeffco students who were affected” by his death, said Jason Eckert, Robbie’s dad who found the organization along with his wife Kari.

HOPEgroups — standing for Hold On Pain Ends — began to form among teens in Jefferson County, as well as across Colorado and in other states.

The first few meetings offered the teens healing and a place for “trying to understand,” Eckert said, and in the course of the past three months, the teens have taken on an activist role to “start dialogue about preventing teen suicide, and address depression and anxiety.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24, and results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year.” In addition, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website states, “more young people survive suicide attempts than actually die … Each year, approximately 157,000 youth between the ages of 10 and 24 are treated in emergency departments across the U.S. for self-

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Any youth, teen or college student in Colorado is welcome to get involved with a Robbie’s Hope Foundation’s HOPEgroup to help end the stigma of mental healh issues among teens. There are also opportunities for adult volunteers to get involved.

Learn more at https://robbies-hope.com/. inflicted injuries.”

By empowering teens with the tools and resources they need for studentled activism, Robbie’s Hope Foundation strives to meet a 10-year goal of cutting teen suicide in half by the year 2028, Eckert said.

Kristyn Kennedy, a senior at Lakewood High School, got involved with Robbie’s Hope because she wanted to do her part in preventing the loss of another peer, she said.

HOPEgroups provide a safe place for teens who want to listen, Kennedy said. “It’s nice knowing there’s people who support you.”

Everybody — teachers and staff at schools, other teens and the general public — should understand and know how to deal with mental health issues among youth, said Brianna Fay, a sophomore at Ralston Valley High School.

“It’s important to have not only an adult to go to,” Fay said, “but also a friend.”

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Arvada Police Department received a call around 7:54 p.m. on Jan. 24, about gunshots heard in the area of W. 63rd Pl. and Quail St. Police on the scene found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The male was transported to a local hospital.

Arvada police are investigating several active leads in reference to the suspect. Investigators did not believe there is an immediate danger to the community.

The department did not have any updates about the case, including the victim’s condition or a description of the suspect as of Jan. 29.

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January 31, 2019J The Faith Christian Academy chapel in Arvada had piles of food stacked along the edge of the stage on Jan. 23, as kindergarteners through eighth graders who attend the school brought in food to donate to area nonprofit Community Table (formerly known as the Arvada Food Bank).

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For a second year, the entire school gathered donations together to send to Community Table (formerly the Arvada Food Bank). The food was piled up, by grade, along the front of the stage of the private school’s auditorium as the students gathered for a chapel assembly Jan. 23. The subject of the assembly was hunger, specifically how the Bible addresses hunger and how Christians should respond to the problem.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me,” the verse from Matthew 25:40 flashed up on the auditorium screen as Caleb McGee, the Bible teacher for seventh and eighth grade students, discussed that verse and those that followed. McGee told the students that feeding the hungry, offering water to the thirsty, as well as clothing and aid to those in distress were all ways of honoring God. In another portion of the assembly, third-grade teacher Kate Rase told the student body, “When we have a lot, we’re called to serve others and share.”

She demonstrated the concept by giving several students plain soggy rice, and one student a full Chick-fil-A breakfast. Unsurprisingly, the soggy rice crowd was not a happy bunch.

Sally Lewis, the dean of students at the academy, said the student body is excited to participate in events like the food drive.

“They just love to give, and they’re just looking for opportunities,” she said, gesturing to the piles of donated food.

Acts of community outreach and charity aren’t new for the school.

Lewis said different grades participate in different ways. The seventh-graders for instance, helped deliver the food gathered by the food drive, and toured the facilities at Community Table to learn more about community hunger.

She said the school’s eighh-grade girls

MORE INFO Faith Christian Academy FCA is a private Christian school, featuring a K to eighth-grade campus and a high school campus. The main school office is located at 12189 W. 64th Avenue in Arvada. More information is available by calling 303-4247310, or www.fca-schools.org.

Community Table The organization, formerly called the Arvada Community Food Bank, provides food assistance to portions of Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Westminster. To volunteer or donate with Community Table, located at 8555 W. 57th Ave. in Arvada, call 303-424-6685 or go to the website Cotable.org.

The Faith Christian Academy chapel in Arvada on Jan. 23, where student performers led the kindergarten through eighth-grade student body in song, while students brought up food to donate to the hungry.

volunteer with the regional nonprofit Hope House — which provides support for teen mothers to earn an education and financial stability.

Another group of students make blankets, and hand them out in person to homeless individuals each year.

“It’s about educating them, as well as giving them an opportunity to be generous,” said Lewis.

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Father of slain deputy thanks ‘biggest, strongest family’ Deputy Heath Gumm remembered on one year anniversary

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If last February’s memorial service for slain Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm memorialized the man, a January vigil held to mark the one year anniversary of his death was about the community he left behind.

More than 250 gathered in the lobby of the Adams County Sheriff ’s Department Commerce City substation Jan. 24 for the vigil. The crowd included sheriff ’s department staff, Gumm’s co-workers, as well as family and friends.

Jim Gumm, the slain deputy’s father, thanked the community, comparing it to an extended family.

“I heard a statement one time that said the bigger the family, the stronger the family — and this is the biggest strongest family I have ever seen,” Gumm told the crowd of supporters. “I consider all of you my family.”

Gumm joined the Adams County Sheriffs office in 2012, transferring in from the Cripple Creek Police Department. He started in the Adams County Detention Facility but trans-

Jim Gumm holds a green glowstick up during a vigil honoring his son, Adams County Deputy Sheriff Heath Gumm. The deputy was killed Jan. 24, 2018 and the vigil was marking that anniversary.

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ferred into the patrol division in 2013.

Gumm was shot and killed Jan. 24 2018 in a backyard near 87th and Edison Street in unincorporated Adams County, the third of three Colorado police officers killed in the line of duty within months of each other.

Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish was shot on Dec. 31, 2017, Gumm

on Jan. 24 and El Paso County Deputy Micah Flick was shot Feb. 5.

Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn said it was a difficult time for Colorado law enforcement but family and friends have helped.

He noted that public support for law enforcement has been on the rise.

“Things like this have been happening all across the country, but people really pay attention when it happens in their backyard,” Reigenborn said. “This happened to their cop, to their friend, and I think it made them pay attention.”

Mourners filled a Lafayette, Colorado church Feb. 2, 2018 for Gumm’s funeral , with thousands more lining the streets outside to honor the officer. Inside, six of his co-workers eulogized the deputy, recalling him as “Gummball,” a playful trickster and friend.

At the one year anniversary vigil, they gathered again, many wearing “Gummball” T-shirts and jerseys or clad in blue-line gear meant to show support for police. Everyone was given green or blue glowstick. The overhead lights were turned off for several minutes towards the end of the vigil and crowd lit the room with the light from the glowsticks.

Jim Gumm said that support made it possible for the family to survive the past year.

“I’ve been told that I’m so strong, that they don’t know how I do it,”

Gumm said. “I’m not strong. My strength comes from all of you. If it were not for all of you, I would not be able to get out of bed in the morning — or take a breath on my own.”

He’s learned that community is a much strong bond then he’d imagined.

“We were told by family and friends — and even total strangers — that they would be there to help us survive this devastation,” Gumm said. “I remember thinking, give them a month and we will be traveling this path alone. Well, that was a year ago and it does not appear that we have traveled this path alone.

People constantly tell us to let them know if there is anything they can do for us, and we know now they mean that.”

Former Sheriff Mike McIntosh, Gumm’s boss at the the time of the shooting, said the agency has grown since Gumm’s death.

“We’ve taken the time to make sure we came together as an agency, as a family and as a community,” McIntosh said. “Those days, as we walked through that process, were not easy. But we were able to learn so much about who we are through that process. One of the things that I absolutely underestimated was the way the community would come together and the way the community would pull together and become a part of this agency.”

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From left, Ethan Friend, Taekyung Kim, Kayley Kingman and Jatin Potnuri, all middle schoolers at the STEM School Highlands Ranch hold up their award noting a fourthplace win at the regional finals of DiscoverE’s Future City Competition on Jan. 19 at the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden. Their coach for the competition, Simi Basu, a computer science teacher and cyber security coach at STEM School Highlands Ranch, is pictured on the far right.

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Middle schoolers learn about engineering in the real world 13 teams compete in regional Future City Competition

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The middle schoolers that competed in the Future City Competition can tell you exactly how their city functions — how people travel or how the city is powered, for example.

“They really get into the role of what their city is all about,” said Dr. Rebecca Spearot, a retired professional engineer and current regional coordinator for the Future City Competition. “It’s neat to hear their ideas.”

On Jan. 19, 13 teams of middle schoolers from across the state competed in the regional finals of DiscoverE’s Future City Competition, which took place on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden.

“They got to learn about engineering as a career field,” said Heather Haberman, a science teacher at Excel Academy Charter School in Arvada, which had two teams enter the regional competition. “They learned information in a real-world context.

That made the learning meaningful for them.”

The first-place team, a group from Liberty Classical Academy in New Castle, won an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and will compete in the Future City Competition National Finals Feb. 17-19.

This year, the theme is Powering Our Future, and the students were tasked with designing an electrical grid that can withstand and quickly recover from the impact of a natural disaster.

The competition “got the kids to think outside the box, using their Future City is a reg- imaginations,” istered nonprofit Haberman said.

The national with a volunteer board of directors. Future City Competition is in its 27th There are many opportunities for year. Colorado did engineering and regional competitechnical protions in the early fessionals to get in-2000s, but stopped volved in a number having them for a of different roles. number of years, For more informa- Spearot said. She tion about Future was one of the City, visit www. professionals who futurecity.org. brought it back, and it is now in its second year, Spearot said. As a retired engineer, she said, it is her passion to bring competitions such as Future City to the younger generation.

For the competition, the students’ overall project entailed writing a 1,500word essay, using SimCity software to demonstrate their city’s growth, coming up with an original project plan, building a scale model of their city with recycled materials and presenting their project at the competition. In addition, the teams were not permitted to spend more than $100 on their projects.

Simi Basu, a computer science teacher and cyber security coach at STEM School Highlands Ranch, which had one team enter the regional competition, noted that the competition gave the students an opportunity to dream, make a change in the world and discover their passions.

“The students learned to celebrate accomplishments,” Basu said. “They understand it’s not always about winning. The sense of accomplishment is the best award.”

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VOICES

5 things we need to know about our heart health ALCHEMY

Andrea Doray

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Association’s (AHA) “You’re the Cure” initiative helps us as individuals make a difference by speaking out for policies that help build healthier communities and healthier lives.

For example, as of May 2018, 38 states and the District of Columbia require CPR training for high school graduation. Colorado is currently without such legislation but makes grants available for schools to offer CPR training. Why is this important? Young people trained in CPR then increase the number of people capable of helping to save others’ lives.

I’m committed to making healthy changes to lower my own risk. While I was working

efore my coronary angiogram last year – a procedure that uses a long flexible tube to deliver dyes into my arteries, making them visible on X-rays – I hadn’t really given much thought to my heart health. That’s all changed now and I’m paying attention.

So should you … and there’s no better time than February, American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. In fact, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease every year.

American Heart Month helps increase awareness of – and thus help to prevent – this #1 killer. Additionally, the American Heart

with a nutrition clinic a few years ago, I helped develop this set of five heart-healthy tips, using information from the AHA’s “Go Red for Women” program: 1. Slow down on sugar. Studies show that people are more than twice as likely to die from heart disease if they take in more than 25 percent of their calories from sugar, compared to those whose diets include less than 10 percent added sugar. (Added sugar is everywhere – check those nutrition labels!)

SEE DORAY, P13

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Truck yeah Arvada I’m excited that City Council is exploring One Street, One Truck! The Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee did an excellent job of explaining how this system could work (see page 22 of the Dec. 10 city council agenda packet for a copy of the presentation).

With this system, only one truck would drive down each street. The important positives to me are: 1) Decreased cost. Currently, people who live in HOAs pay less for trash ($8-15/month) than people who don’t have a HOA to negotiate on their behalf ($20-29/month).

2) Decreased road damage. We currently have 11 haulers driving around Arvada — the weight of all these trucks takes an enormous toll. 3) Affordable recycling. Currently, Arvada only recycles 13 percent. This is because we have to pay extra to recycle. With a contract, recycling would be included.

4) Better air quality. We would see a lot less pollution from a reduced amount of trucks, and this would be better for our health.

This is what Arvadans want. The last city survey showed that 64 percent of Arvadans support this.

Before we know exact details, the city will get bids from trash haulers. Until then, we won’t have exact price points.

I’m excited that the city is exploring this so that we can know more details about costs and what would be included in the contract. Thank you to the City of Arvada for exploring this common sense solution!

Rachael Smallwood, Arvada One Street, One Truck is Right for Arvada At least 70 percent of America’s cities

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manage waste services like other critical utilities, including water and sewer.

And with good reason. What happens to our trash collectively affects our health and safety, our environment, and our wallets in important ways.

Unlike most of its peers, Arvada has an unorganized, open-market system with many haulers serving the city in non-HOA areas. That means that any given street could have 17 trucks or more traveling up and down it per week. This approach is inefficient and costly for the community. A recent City of Fort Collins’ study showed that as much as 20 percent of the road damage to residential streets was caused by trash trucks.

Having so many big trucks on our streets also increases health and safety hazards. Many Arvada residents already complain about noise and dangers posed to our children and pets.

Air pollution from truck exhaust is a serious health concern.

The Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee proposal for non-HOA areas, “One Street, One Truck,” or one trash truck and one recycle truck for each street, would reduce waste service costs for most residents and add bulky item and yard waste pick up. The proposal would also result in less noise and air pollution, greater neighborhood safety, and less road maintenance than the open-market system we have now.

Now that IS the job of local government – protecting the safety and health of residents and using tax dollars wisely.

“One Street, One Truck” is a win-win for all Arvadans.

Randy Moorman, Arvada SEE LETTERS, P21

Predictable outrage on repeat

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o you ever get the feeling that for how they handled it. And besides, you’re being manipulated? that kid was wearing the wrong hat I was thinking about this and that smirk he was wearing is the other day, as I was conso smug and screams so much of templating the entirely “white privilege” that he deHITTING predictable cycle of the serves whatever comes his way. story that dominated the And then, of course, by the HOME news early last week. To middle of the week, people had review: begun to look into Mr. Phillips’ Last Friday, a video surstory about his military serfaced of a confrontation vice in Vietnam, and found his at the Lincoln Memorial own narrative … wanting. between Nathan Phillips, See that cycle? Invented story a Native American elder, makes somebody look bad; and a group of students invented story gets debunked; from Covington Catholic the side that put out the initial School in Kentucky. The story doubles down, with a (highly edited) first read slight twist; the other side goes Michael Alcorn on the video showed the after one of the players in the students getting in Mr. original story in an attempt to Phillips’ face and disrespecting him. discredit every aspect of the origiThis story goes around the world nal story. Everybody, back to your twice in one day before…. corners.

The unedited full version of the Remember “Rathergate?” Same video came out on Saturday which, cycle. “60 Minutes” runs story that at the most charitably possible President George W. Bush received interpretation, brings into question terrible evaluations as a member the initial story of what happened. of the Air National Guard, and (A less charitable interpretation is they had the documents to prove that whoever started the story was it; within 24 hours, the documents outright lying). What is undisputed were demonstrated by independent is that, prior to the face off with Mr. analysts to be forgeries; shortly Phillips, the students from Covingafter that, we were graced with the ton had been the targets of some brilliant “fake but accurate” explavile racist and homophobic slurs nation; and then the boycotts arrived originating from a third group. and Dan Rather and his producer By about Monday, the new read on lost their jobs. Same thing with that the story was that, even though the original story wasn’t accurate, the boys were still clearly in the wrong SEE ALCORN, P13

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ALCORN FROM PAGE 12

“BuzzFeed” story like, what?, 5 hours before the Covington story.

It’s such a predictable cycle now that it’s quickly passing from farce to tragedy every time it happens. And what is truly disappointing is how quickly we all get sucked in to our little assumptions about just about every story.

And, it happens so often, it’s like somebody wants it that way. Maybe, maybe, so we miss real parts of the story. Like, for instance, if Mr. Phillips was there just to “diffuse a volatile situation,” then why didn’t he insert himself into the story in front of the group of men who were actually yelling foul things? And where, for the love of God, were the adults who were supposed to be taking care of these kids?

I can tell you this: Two weeks later, I have no interest in going after Mr. Phillips. He was a Marine — that is not in

dispute. But there are some who do.

Likewise, there is still a fairly large contingent of people who are interested in destroying these young men.

If your anger is such that you direct it at a group of 16- and 17-year olds, shouldn’t you begin to question your life choices?

Are we really so tribal now that, just to keep our worldviews intact, we have to assume the worst character and intentions of 65-year old veterans and 16-year old kids?

Will it happen again? I think so.

Don’t fall for it. Be skeptical, look at things from the other side. And, for God’s sake, try to maintain your humanity.

“Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Charon’s Blade,” is available at Amazon.com, on Kindle, or through MichaelJAlcorn.com.” His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

DORAY FROM PAGE 12

2. Fill up on fiber. The average American eats about 15 grams of fiber per day, but we should strive to eat a minimum of 25 to 35 grams a day to increase our heart health … try whole grains such as quinoa and oats.

3. Go for good fats. Yes, there are healthy fats, such as those in olive oil, avocadoes, almonds and salmon. We need to be sensible about how much we consume because these foods can be high in calories, but we can enjoy some healthy fats every day.

4. Commit to stop smoking. Quitting is a challenge all on its own, but smoking is a significant factor that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by two to four times. Worse, women who smoke have a 25 percent higher risk compared to men.

5. Wake up and walk. No one disputes the positive effects of exercise,

but did you know you get hearthealthy benefits from just 30 minutes a day? Walking is the easiest way to begin … and it’s free! Studies show that for every hour of walking, our life expectancies may increase by two hours. With the plenitude of sunny and warm-enough days even in our Colorado winter months, we can all start now.

Fortunately for me, the angiogram showed that I don’t have blockages, or even significant narrowing, of the arteries in my heart. I have enough continuing symptoms, though, that I’m doing additional screening in February … I’ll let you know how that goes.

In the meantime, see you on the trails!

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes local advocacy is crucial to healthy communities. You can learn more about how to participate with “You’re the Cure” at yourethecure.org.

Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Claudette Francis Waldrop Claudette Francis Waldrop, age 82 was peacefully handed to the Lord, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 doing what she loved, traveling.

She was born in Bancroft, Nebraska. As a retired Jeffco teacher, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends She is survived by her chil-

dren Terry Copper, Anne Copper, grandchildren Kristopher Thomas, Tanner and Alyssa Copper and nieces Pam Schwasinger, Diane Robitaille. Her celebration of life will be at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Dr. Arvada, February, 8th 3:30pm.

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Alex Hatch pictured in London while visiting the Warner Bros. studio where Harry Potter scenes were filmed.

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touch Harry Potter fans celebrate fictional books, movies in real-life ways

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

rivia nights. Beer festivals.

Running clubs. Theme parks.

Symphony concerts. Quidditch teams.

All are present-day examples of groups and activities inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter in which people can participate in the real world.

The book and film series forged a lasting legacy — the last book was released in 2007 — and created a global community of people connected by their love of the story.

Local enthusiasts say it boils down to author J.K. Rowling’s use of a wide range of characters that the reader, or film viewer,

can relate to. Strong themes of working together, standing up for what’s right, living as an outcast and never giving up inspire people in the books and in daily life, they say.

The story of a young wizard caught in a battle of good versus evil spans seven books and later came to the screen in eight films (the final book was split into two movies).

In 2007, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” took the Guinness World Record top spot for fastest-selling book of fiction in a 24-hour period.

In 2016, Harry Potter became the most liked fictional character on Facebook.

Aside from inspiring, the story

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Matthew, Kim and Ruby Reeder pictured in Harry Potter costumes, celebrate Harry Potter as a family in numerous ways, Kim says.

Ruby’s nursery is Harry Potter themed and they attend Harry Potter themed events in the Denver metro area.

also galvanizes people.

Take for example, Fanthropy Running Clubs. The organization is a virtual running group managed by the nonprofit Random Tuesday.

It includes a Denver-based chapter of the Harry Potter group called Potterheads. Random Tuesday began as a Harry Potter-based running group in 2014 but has expanded by offering groups for other “fandoms” like Doctor Who and Gilmore Girls.

“We are currently recognized by Facebook as the largest Harry Potter independent community,” said Keir Hansen, the organization’s communications director.

or most artists, there’s nothing about them outwardly that gives them away. You might never realize how creative a person is until you see their name next to a piece on a gallery wall.

Shining a light on the talents of students and members all around us is one of the goals of the Foothills Art Center’s two new exhibits — the 2019 Members’ Show and The Power of Process, A Jeffco Student Exhibition. Both exhibits are on display at the center, 809 15th St. in downtown Golden. The Members’ Show runs through April 21 and The Power of Process is on display until March 31.

“The Members’ Show is really like open mic night for the Foothills Art Center,” said Eriq Hochuli, curator at the center. “It’s a super diverse show that remains mostly a showcase for local artists.”

“More than any other, this show requires a strategy. Before we’ve grouped the show on things like genre or medium, but this year we decided to go with color,” Hochuli explained.

“We thought color is similar to how a person would lay it out at home.”

The Power of Process exhibit showcases 70 works of county student from kindergarten through 12th grade. Not only does it highlight just how talented students are, but it gives many a first taste of the professional art world.

“The size restrictions are no more and emphasis is placed on the creative journey that students travel to create their work,” Hochuli said. “We want all the of work from both shows to balance out each other rather than competing.”

For more information, visit www. foothillsartcenter.org/current.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week: JJ Grey at the Boulder Theater Some of the best musicians are those who can take elements of other styles and organically blend them into something new.

Florida’s JJ Grey and Mofro have been making an endlessly listenable blend of blues, rock, gospel, funk and R&B since their 2001 debut.

The group will be bringing their special Americana blend to the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. in Boulder, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.

Grey’s most recent album, “Ol’ Glory” is one of their strongest creations yet. It’s full of songs that tell personal stories of southern life through gritty songwriting and eclectic instrumentation.

For a concert sure to provide a stomping good time, get your tickets at

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Members of the Front Range running club, a Denver chapter of the Potterhead Running Club, meet for a movie.

FROM PAGE 14

About 65,000 have participated in the group’s Facebook discussions and events. They schedule race events online and members complete them on their own time from wherever they’re based. Proceeds go to charity.

Hansen said the storyline and universe in Harry Potter revolve around creating a better world, and that appeals to people. There are also examples of groups from different backgrounds joining forces. But what is it about Harry Potter that motivates them to run for a cause?

“They all found ways to be able to work toward their common goal and to better the world,” Hansen said of the series’ characters. “Our community does the same thing.”

The same lessons that drive people to do philanthropic runs are ones that Kim Reeder, of Parker, passes on to students in her classes. Reeder teaches social studies for an online public school.

She said the books and movies helped her when life got tough.

“It’s just kind of the arc of the whole story about perseverance and what’s right and never giving up, even when all of the obstacles are stacked against you,” she said.

Reeder, 35, began reading the books in high school and fell in love with the world’s aesthetic, she said. She found the books cleverly written, with enough detail that she could visualize the places, and she enjoyed the characters.

“They’re really human,” she said.

“They’re flawed. They’re not perfect.”

Denver woman Alex Hatch, 30, said

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Grey’s most recent album, “Ol’ Glory” is one of their strongest creations yet. It’s full of songs that tell personal stories of southern life through gritty songwriting and eclectic instrumentation. For a concert sure to provide a stomping good time, get your tickets at www.bouldertheater.com.

Take a walk through the forest with the LSO People may not think of classical music as the go-to genre for earworms that

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Harry Potter became her escape at age 11 when her parents were going through a divorce. She hasn’t connected to any other series like she has Harry Potter.

“I think there’s a lot of correlation with what happened in the books and what happened with today’s day and age,” she said. “In the books, good prevails, so that’s a message of hope for people.”

Fans flock to the Colorado Symphony when it shows the Warner Bros. and CineConcerts Harry Potter Film Concert Series, which travels globally.

Spokesman Nick Dobref said by email it has been an audience favorite since it began in 2017.

The concerts allow audiences to “relive the magic of the film” on a 40-foot screen “while hearing the orchestra perform each unforgettable score.”

“Each installment has drawn huge crowds to Boettcher Concert Hall,” he said, “and it’s always a hot ticket with fans of all ages.”

Fanthropy isn’t the only competitive way Harry Potter enthusiasts

are celebrating their fandom. Alex Bihlmeyer, of Denver, leads the local Mile High Quidditch Club, part of the US Quidditch league. They play the fictional game of quidditch made famous by Harry Potter that’s turned not-so-fictional.

During the game’s season, Bihlmeyer and the team of about 16 people practice for three hours every Sunday.

“I loved the books when I was growing up,” Bihlmeyer said.

He related to the plots involving Harry Potter growing up as an outcast but “finally reaching a good place with a good group of friends.” When Bihlmeyer moved to Colorado roughly two years, ago, quidditch helped him find community.

Reeder said she and her family celebrate in many ways. They read the books for her 2-year-old daughter.

They’ve seen the Colorado Symphony play the film concert series. They visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. It’s all a fun family experience she’s glad to share with her daughter, she said.

can prove almost impossible to get out of your mind, but as someone who first heard Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf ” in elementary school, I can assure you that melody never leaves.

Not only is the piece impeccably crafted from first note to last, but it’s an elegantly simple way to introduce young listeners to the pleasures and range of orchestras.

The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra will be bringing this iconic work to audiences at its family concert, held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. Joel Hillan of CBS4 will play the role of the narrator.

This is one of those rare pieces of music that has the power to delight all ages. Get your tickets by calling 303987-7845 or visiting www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

Little house on Colorado’s prairie The life of a homesteader could never have been an easy life, but doing it by oneself adds a whole level of difficulty to proceedings. Yet that is just what Estelle Siglin did in Akron, Colorado, at the turn of the 20th century.

History fans will have the chance to learn about rural life in the state at Dr. Rena Fowler’s Colorado Women Lecture: A Woman Homesteader in

GETTING TO KNOW HARRY POTTER

Here are key characters and terms connected to the Harry Potter books and movies.

J.K. Rowling, author of the record-breaking novels.

Harry Potter, known as “The Boy Who Lived,” is Lord Voldemort’s rival and the main character.

Lord Voldemort, also known as “He-WhoMust-Not-Be-Named,” is the most powerful dark wizard of all time.

Hermione Granger is one of Potter’s two closest friends and fellow member of house Gryffindor.

Ron Weasley is the second of Potter’s two closest friends and a Gryffindor member.

Albus Dumbledore is headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts and considered the most powerful wizard of his time.

James and Lily Potter, Harry Potter’s parents, were killed by Voldemort during Harry’s childhood.

Muggles are non-magical people.

Dementors are the guards of Azkaban, a prison for dangerous witches and wizards.

Shaped like humans and dressed in cloaks, they feed on happiness and extract souls.

Butterbeer is a wizard drink.

Horcruxes are objects used to conceal parts of Voldemort’s soul.

The Deathly Hallows are three legendary objects — a wand, stone and cloak — that when combined make one a “master of death.”

Expecto Patronum is the only known defense against Dementors. It is a difficult, defensive spell.

Expelliarmus is a spell used to remove an object, including wands, from someone’s grasp. *Source: Pottermore.com “Throughout history, throughout modern times, there’s a few select books and/or movies,” Reeder said, “that really resonate with people.

I think it’s kind of something that hadn’t been seen before.”

Eastern Colorado at the Center for Colorado Women’s History at Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St. in Denver. The lecture will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Dr. Fowler will be sharing Siglin’s experiences as a homesteader while a single woman in the plains of eastern Colorado, all of which she detailed in letters to her fiancé in Iowa.

For more information on the lecture, visit www.historycolorado.org/centercolorado-womens-history-byers-evanshouse.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears weekly. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

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special edition financial pages

Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

BY KATHY MUNI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

If you have paid off your home and have no mortgage, you have done well and should feel proud of your accomplishment. It took faithfulness and sacrifice to achieve that mile marker.

Your home is likely your greatest asset, and yet the money that is in the home, your housing wealth, is tied up with no way to access it unless you sell the home. However, most seniors want to stay in their home forever.

Other seniors are well into retirement and have a monthly mortgage payment that, as the years go on, feels like it is strangling them. If you have a large monthly house payment and would like to eliminate it, then you can also use the wealth in your home

to eliminate your monthly mortgage payment.

Many people are in the situation where they are “house-rich, and cashpoor.” They have paid off the house, but are not enjoying retirement due to the constraints of a fixed income. The equity in your home is YOUR money. Why not access it and put it to work for you?

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage converts some of your equity into Muni a usable asset – either as a lump sum of cash, a growing line of credit, a monthly income stream, or a combination of the three.

At least one borrower must be 62 years old or older, and you need to have around 50% equity in your home, so if

you have a mortgage you can still tap into your housing wealth. Income and credit qualifications are adjusted to accommodate senior homeowners, and bruised credit is often no problem.

The amount of equity you can draw is established by the age of the youngest borrower, the value of the property and what is owed. Substantial equity always remains in the home. This is your housing wealth. No one owns the home but you, and you will the property to your heirs who never inherit any debt.

The proceeds of a reverse mortgage are not taxable like other investment accounts, and may be used for any purpose. Many people do a reverse mortgage to plan ahead to be sure that the surviving spouse will always be able to live in the home without a mort-

gage payment. For others, the line of credit provides a safety net and easy access to funds if-and-when needed. The guaranteed growth of around 5 percent y a year, compounding annually means a that there will often be a large sum of c money for use in the future to pay for h home health care or anything else. c The house you paid into for so long s can become an asset that pays you back u for the rest of your life. Call your local s Reverse Mortgage Specialist for the specifics of how this will benefit you. o You owe it to yourself and your family p to know your options so that you can l t live your best retirement.

Editor’s Note: Kathy Muni is a reverse t m mortgage specialist with Silver Leaf c Mortgage in Centennial. You can contact her at (720) 485-4041, or eamil at 1 KathyM@SilverLeafeMortgages.com. m

c d a i Closing unnecessary accounts e In this day in age of identity theft- it’sb just not a good idea to keep unneces- p sary accounts opened. Keep it simple. i s Know where your money is. Consolidate accounts to ones you look at frequently so you can keep your eye on any suspicious activity. It just makes sense. Plus, most accounts charge fees to keep them open. Don’t pay unnecessary fees for accounts you don’t use.

Get financially healthy in 2019 – Define it, develop a plan and be disciplined

BY NELISHA FIRESTONE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, getting family finances under control is a big one.

Whether you are retired and looking to stay on track, or managing a family and full household, there are plenty of areas to consider in putting finances on the right course.

Prioritizing debt Not all debt is created equal.

There’s good debt and bad debt. Good debt increases your net worth or has future value such as a home loan.

If it doesn’t do that and you don’t

have cash to pay for it, it’s bad debt.

Bad debt can get out of hand if not addressed. There are 2 schools of thought on prioritizing paying down bad debt.

1. Pay off highest interest debt first.

This way you’re chipping away at the debt that’s costing you the most to finance.

2. Pay off lowest balances first. This gives you a sense of accomplishmentlike you’re making headway towards your goal to become debt free faster.

IRA accounts (opening a new one and managing a current one) IRA’s are a great way to build a nest egg especially if you don’t have

an employer plan. The contribution limit for 2019 is increasing to $6,000 for people under age 50 and an extra $1,000 “catch up” contribution for those over 50 making their maximum contribution $7,000.

Automatic savings plans The best savers are disciplined.

To automate your savings is a great way to become a disciplined saver.

Just like your 401K you can autosave in just about every type of account. Figure out what you can afford monthly and pay yourself first! If you don’t have it in your checking account, you’re likely to not spend it.

Personal finance software The new year is always a great time to get a handle on budgets.

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Eliminate high-interest debt, do home improvements with a cash out refinance

BY KATHY MUNI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

“Our debt had been growing over the years as we financed three weddings and put multiple children through college. Being able to refinance our home and pay off the high-interest credit cards was a blessing. It not only simplified our financial lives, it saved us money!” ~ KC Many homeowners are in a similar situation. When they become aware of the high interest rates they are paying on personal debt such as car loans, credit cards, and student loans the interest rates can be much greater than doing a refinance of their home mortgage. The average interest rate for credit card debt at the end of 2018 was 16.71 percent while the average 30-year mortgage rate was 4.3 percent.

The average American household carries about $16,000 in credit card debt, approaching $30,000 in car loans, and many 10’s of thousands of dollars in student loans. The savings in interest can be significant. The difference between the credit card debt (16.71 percent) and the average mortgage rate in the 4 percent is over 12 percent in savings.

Doing a cash-out refi can help solve

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Most people don’t know what they spend. Free personal finance software is available that will help you track your spending by interfacing with your bank accounts and credit cards.

It will categorize your spending down

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this problem of overwhelming debt.

A refinance allows you to tap into the equity tied up in your home putting it to work for you. When you refinance and access some of your money, you may use it for any purpose. Many pay off debt, which means optimizing their finances. Others want to do upgrades to their home, take a vacation, buy an investment property or pay for a wedding. The choice is yours!

Some of our clients save $100s and even $1,000s per month restructuring their debt by refinancing.

If you are concerned that your mortto the penny to help you assess where you can cut some fat in the New Year.

Saving for children’s college fund With college costs soaring- the sooner the better when it comes to saving for Jr’s college. Today, a 4-year degree at an in-state school will cost you between 25K-30K per year. Those costs are rising faster than inflation at 4 percent. Colo-

gage will start over at 30-years, we have programs that offer flex terms, so you can keep your current term. We can do just about any term between 10-30 years. If you want 23, 18 or 12 years, we can do it.

If you currently have mortgage insurance, you may be able to eliminate that portion of your payment if your value has increased enough in the past few years.

Refinancing is an easy process and can have the added benefit of boosting your credit score when all is said and done. If your cards are maxed out or are higher than the recommended 30 percent usage, paying them off with proceeds from a refinance can help your credit score.

Also, if you have an FHA loan, refinancing has never been faster or easier with an FHA Streamline. You can lower your monthly mortgage payments - in some instances, even if you owe more than your home is worth.

No appraisal is required, rates are low, and there is no income documentation required (W-2s and pay stubs). The benefit to you must be at least a 5 percent drop in your mortgage payment, and there are 15, 20, 25, and 30-year terms available, with Primary Residence and Non-owner Occupied properties

allowed.

An FHA Streamline can lower your monthly mortgage payment as well as your interest rate. If you have not refinanced since HUD lowered the MIP in 2015, now is the time! You may also be able to refinance out of an FHA loan, if you qualify for a Conventional loan eliminating the mortgage insurance, assuming your home value has increased enough.

The VA has a streamline process to lower your rate. You can also take advantage of this rising real estate market using a VA cash out refinance with a loan up to 100% of the current value.

Interest rates are still at historical lows, but may be set to rise soon.

Silver Leaf Mortgage is a broker, which means that we can seek out the very best options for you offered by a variety of lenders whether you are self-employed, or W2. Our loan officers have years of experience and will work closely with you to be sure that the refinance loan you select will best meet your needs.

Editor’s Note: Kathy Muni is a reverse mortgage specialist with Silver Leaf Mortgage in Centennial. You can contact her at (720) 485-4041, or eamil at KathyM@SilverLeafeMortgages.com.

rado has made it easy to save in the state sponsored 529 plan at www.collegeinvest. org. The money you put into the 529 plan is also state tax deductible. Colorado is one of few states that doesn’t cap that deduction. So, your savings for college is working for you 2 ways.

without a plan is just a wish. If you document your goals you are 80 percent more likely to achieve them.

Define it, develop a plan, and be disciplined.

Editor’s Note: Nelisha Firestone is an LPL Financial Advisor for Properion Financial Advisors, located in Greenwood Village. Visit their website at www.prosperionfinancial.us.

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Celebrating

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Linda Spencer and Heather Thomason Achtziger play with hula hoops on Jan. 26 in Parfet Park in downtown Golden during the fifth annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival. The two came with a large group from Erie to attend the festival to celebrate Shelly Miley’s birthday.

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undreds of people filled Parfet Park during the days and the newly-renovated Buffalo Rose event space in the evenings in downtown Golden for the fifth annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival Jan. 25-27. The event featured a beer festival, family-friendly activities and three days of live music, hosting about 25 different artists performing a diverse lineup of bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jamband performances.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN

Sandi and Bryan Lauersdorf of Golden enjoy beer and cider samples and live music on Jan. 26 in Parfet Park in downtown Golden, the second day of the fifth annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival.

Hunker Down, a band from Winter Park, performs on Jan. 26 in Parfet Park in downtown Golden during the fifth annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival.

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Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a listing, or to change or delete an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

Molly Brown House Museum is a celebrated Denver landmark and is undergoing a $1 million restoration, the largest in 40 years. It is at 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver.

Volunteer Training: Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Need: assist in a myriad of capacities but, in particular, tour guides, event staff and greeters, including those specifically interested in working with the director of learning and engagement on school and accessibility programs.

Application: visit www.mollybrown.org/getinvolved/volunteer/ for information and to complete the preliminary application.

Contact: Kim Popetz at 303-832-4092 x16 or kpopetz@mollybrown.org Victim Outreach Incorporated: offers opportunities to work directly with crime victims, offering support and access to resources during a critical stage or trauma.

Need: Victim advocates.

Requirements: Must be 21, and a background check will be conducted. Volunteers must complete a 40-hour training session this fall.

Also, must live within 20 minutes of Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Golden police departments.

Contact: Meghan at 303-202-2196 or victimooutreachinfo@gmail.com AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All le of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@ alz.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters.

Need: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org

Ainsley’s Angels in Denver: Pairing runners and riders with special needs or physical limitations in races from 5k’s to marathons.

Need: Volunteers to run and help push the specialized race chairs in local races. Volunteers to take pictures and videos of Angel teams at the start, middle and finish of races.

Requirements: Able to run/jog a 5k and/or work an iPhone.

Contact: Law Dickerson, 225-278-4265 or Denver@ainsleysangels.org, https://ainsleysangels.org/signup Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin County: Court appointed special advocates work with abused and neglected children, speaking on behalf of them in court.

Need: Many volunteers needed; CASA Jeffco/ Gilpin relies on more than 200 volunteers, but many more are needed (just 30 percent of cases typically are covered). CASA volunteers dedicate 3-4 hours per week.

Requirements: Training is provided; must be 21 or older and pass a full background check including driving record.

Contact: Mallory Hastings, outreach and recruitment coordinator, at 303-271-6542, MalloryHastings@casajeffcogilpin.com or www.casajeffcogilpin.com.

Cat Care Society Nibbles `N Kibbles Food Bank: Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats.

Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Members save up to 40% OFF kids’ programs!

Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Common Earth Community Garden: Garden project for entire community of Arvada.

Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com English as A Second Language: Volunteers provide English as a Second Language and Citizenship tutoring to adults at Arvada United Methodist Church.

Need: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teaching experience required. Tutors do not need to know a second language. Need volunteers to perform clerical tasks. Financial donations welcome.

Contact: Kathy at kathybv@comcast.net or 303-882-2751.

Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteers to help test and repair vex controller and motor parts; to count and organize miscellaneous materials.

Training: Provided; kit team meets weekly in Highlands Ranch.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or tami. kirkland@frontrangebest.org. Go to www. frbest.org.

Foothills Art Center: Golden’s premier art facility.

Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge: Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Need: Volunteers needed to update website and Facebook page by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge events and calendar postings; assist with developing a short introductory video for website; manage and organize volunteer activities; maintain and update information posted in the refuge kiosks; remove noxious weeds from the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (picking up trash, spraying weeds, cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas.

Location: Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada.

Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision; training will be provided if needed.

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THEATER

Murder in the House of Horrors: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road (north side), Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org.

Candy Land! 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9 and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road (north side), Wheat Ridge.

Call 303-456-6772 or go to www. coloradoacts.org.

Where the Wild Things Are Drama Workshop: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Roar your terrible roars and gnash your terrible teeth. Act out this beloved story as you go on a wild adventure with Max on his journey to meet the Wild Things. For preschoolers and toddlers.

ART

The Atmosphere: Art by Stephen Austin: on display through Feb. 3 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., in the Belmar Center in Lakewood. Twelve large paintings that depict a multitude of atmospheric phenomena in states of dynamic, restless movement of often complex geometric arrangements of multi-layered shapes.

Go to www.valkariefineart.com.

Art for the Young at Heart Art Show: show dates are Feb. 4 to March 13 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Opening reception, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. Creations of artists ages 50-plus and local school children.

Yarn and Needle Arts: Tools of the Trade: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Van Gogh: 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 7 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Active Minds program.

RSVP required.

Call 303-2334343.

Art Supply Sale: through Feb. 22 at the Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Art books, paints, frames, craft supplies and all sorts of treasures will be for sale.

this week’s TOP FIVE “Peter and the Wolf”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Lakewood Symphony concert. Other season concerts: “Romance” on March 7; “Nature” on April 18; “Action and Adventure” on May 30.

Learn more at http://lakewoodsymphony. org/ Goldens in Golden: Celebrate International Golden Retriever Day on Sunday, Feb. 3. Meet at the visitor center at noon for photos and doggie bags and then walk up Washington Avenue and through Golden. Dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets. To RSVP, or for information, go to VisitGolden.com.

Superbowl Potluck: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Wilmore Richter American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Go to https://alp161.org/.

Rowdy Colorado: 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Golden

Sale relies on donations. Donate art supplies between Jan. 26 and Feb. 15, during gallery hours (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday). Go to lakewoodarts.org or call 303-980-0625.

Animal Adventures: Art Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 20 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

For ages 6-14. Try art techniques as you create animal masterpieces; led by Dave Sullivan. Go to https://campscui.active.com/ orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter#

EVENTS

Roundtable Issues Breakfast Forum: 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Wilmore Richter American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Go to https://alp161.org/ Winter Lights, Winter Nights: runs Feb. 1-10. A celebration of Golden’s dining scene and light display. Perfect for date night or family fun.

Go to www. visitgolden.com/ events/festivals-of-golden/ winter-lightswinter-nights/ Chocolate Affair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Festival for chocolate lovers with proceeds benefiting Ralston House Child Advocacy Center. Take a self-guided tour around Olde Town Arvada and sample some

History Museum, 923 10th St., Golden. Shell games, dollars hidden in soap bars, shoot-outs in saloons and in the streets, fawning ladies of the night, swarms of migrating rattlesnakes, and cattle rustling dandies all play their part in Colorado history. Join us for a boisterous look at the early days of Colorado spanning from 1859-1930. Copies of Randi Samuelson-Brown`s book, “The Beaten Territory,” will be available for purchase and signing. Learn more at www.goldenhistory.org/calendar/ cat_ids~310/ Raising Confident, Caring Young People: 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Parents and adults working with children and youth spend a lot of time thinking about what we don’t want our children to do or become. It’s even more important, though, to have a clear idea of what we do want. Using a strengths-based framework, we can work together to help raise healthy kids. Contact 303-278-2823.

delectable chocolate flavors from local chocolatiers. Tickets for the chocolate samples are available at the event, $1 per sample, and all proceeds benefit Ralston House. Free activities include story time at the Arvada Library, a treasure hunt, and the Arvada bakeoff. Contact Jennifer Kemps at 720-765-3063 or visit www. ralstonhouse.org.

Chocolate and Chat: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. During Olde Town Arvada’s Chocolate Affair, escape the cold to enjoy a cup of Mexican hot chocolate at the library. Learn about traditional chocolate making techniques and chat with new friends about your favorite chocolate treats.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

DAR Prospective Member Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 2 at Lake Arbor Police Station Community Room, 8110 Vance Drive, Arvada. Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution requires lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. To learn more about the workshop, go to www.doctorsusananderson.org.

Teen Writing Group: 4-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Canine Conversations: Canine Arousal and Attention: 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Nature Trek Clubs: 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5-26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Discover leaf rubbings, animal games and a love of nature. Meet after school to join the club as we take your tyke on weekly adventures. Bring an after-school snack and dress for the weather. Register at https:// arvada.org/explore/open-spacenature/majestic-view-naturecenter-division.

Surviving Winter: Night With A Naturalist: 6:307:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn lessons from our wildlife friends on how to survive, what to pack and add a few skills that may help you out in a pinch. Register at https://arvada.org/explore/openspace-nature/majestic-viewnature-center-division.

Hard Times Writing Workshop: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Arvada Library, 7515 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Android Device Boot Camp: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Handson demonstration of Android

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devices, including using email, Skype, camera features and how to be cyber-secure. Presented as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project.

N.E.W. Connection: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Arvada Library, 7515 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. For job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs to help each other prepare for and make meaningful, successful career connections.

Drop in Discovery: 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 and Monday, Feb. 18 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405 or go to https:// arvada.org/explore/open-spacenature/majestic-view-naturecenter-division

Genealogy Talk: Lost Women: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. Finding women in our family tree is often a challenge, as names generally change when woman marry. Learn a few tricks to find your missing women.

Register by Feb. 8.

Jeffco International Women’s Day: 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water, Lakewood. Early-bird tickets available Feb. 8. Learn more at https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Activity/12737/2019Jeffco-International-Women-s-

Day-event. Get tickets at www. eventbrite.com/e/jeffco-womensday-tickets-52157129378?.

Teen After Hours: Cupcake Wars: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Arvada Library, 7515 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. Registration is required. Event is after-hours. No late arrival or re-entry.

Coffee With Constituents: 7-8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Morning Story restaurant, 8025 Sheridan, Arvada. Join Sen. Rachel Zenzinger to discuss concerns and legislative reports.

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Eating With Wildlife: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Learn why we shouldn’t feed wildlife by playing some interactive games with a naturalist. Debunk animal diet myths, see some examples of how humans have changed animal behaviors and take home some training skills of your own. Register at https://arvada. org/explore/open-space-nature/ majestic-view-nature-center-division.

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Starter Yoga Series: 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada. Learn basic yoga postures and breathing techniques that can be practiced anywhere. Learn more at http://www.damselflyyogaspa.com/ Basics of Mindfulness: 1-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 3 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada.

First of four mindfulness workshops; can be taken separately or as a series.

Go to www.damselflyyogaspa.com/ Memory Café: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Arvada Library, 7515 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. For people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Ongoing series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303-431-6481 to see if you qualify.

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Van Gogh: 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Active Minds program.

Call 303-233-4343 to RSVP.

SD-19 in good hands She’s baaaaack! Rachel Zenzinger barely got the Senate District 19 back in 2017 after a couple of years time-out for Laura Woods’ common sense. With the Senate in session 3 weeks, Rachel’s already submitted a bill that could forgive $5,000 loans to new teachers for 5 years.

Wouldn’t you like some of that action?

She plans a bill for schools to be named ‘community school models’ if they are seeking innovative status. Her example: Creating partnerships with the community where there are a lot of teenage parents. Some could get credit by spending a little time in day care center.

Looks to us like the effort might be spent teaching kids who don’t want to be teenage parents to not become one. Is that stuff our problem?

Another crusader Rachel bill says: If your car’s check-engine light is on, that can’t automatically be the reason for emissions test failure. Anybody out there having big problems with your test technician? Master mechanic Rachel will fix it.

Tom Graham, Arvada

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This was not presented that safety would be dragged out over a period of six years — it was the second bullet point in the ballot measure language.

By that time the district will of course be asking for more money like they always do if not sooner. In the meantime, will this new money be used to secure the safety and entrances of all of our schools? This should be the priority of the district’s new bond money, then renovation. The article gave just one sentence to security after elaborately describing Green Mountain’s renovation. “This (referring to the renovation) is also in addition to security and technology updates expected.” No further explanation was provided as to what this security would be and absolutely no mention that all the schools in the district were promised to be safeguarded.

This is why the district’s money requests are routinely rejected by the property owners of Jefferson County and would have been again if, in my opinion, the unlawful practice of ballot harvesting more than 10 ballots at a time had not been employed in the November election.

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Ralston Valley senior Shelby Nichols, middle, splits Valor sophomores Sydney McKibbon, left, and Jenna Siebert during the first half Jan. 23. Nichols scored a team-high 17 points, but it wasn’t enough as Valor took a 57-47 victory on the Mustangs’ home court.

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ARVADA — The new girls basketball team on the block in the Class 5A Jeffco League will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.

“When I heard (Valor Christian) was coming into (5A Jeffco) you knew the league title was going to go through Valor,” said Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer, who has guided the Mustangs to five conference titles over the past decade. “We have to figure a way to beat them because they are going to have talent. Somebody has to figure out how to beat them. We didn’t.”

There is still a handful of conference games left for Valor (15-2, 3-0 in 5A Jeffco) over the next three weeks, but a 57-47 victory over Ralston Valley (11-5, 1-1) put the Eagles squarely in the driver’s seat for the 5A Jeffco League title.

“To experience 5A Jeffco on the road for the first time, this was a good quality win for our girls,” said Valor coach Jessika Caldwell, who led the Eagles to back-to-back 4A state titles in 2015 and 2016. “Ralston Valley is great team with a lot of weapons.

I told our girls it was going to be a defensive battle and it was on both sides.”

Valor, No. 4 in the latest 5A girls basketball CHSAANow.com rankings, was locked in a defensive battle through the first half. Valor held a

19-16 lead on No. 10 Ralston Valley at halftime, but the Eagles never trailed in the second half.

Freshman Raegan Beers used her 6-foot-2 frame to dominate the inside scoring 14 of her game-high 21 points in the second half.

“Our defenders started extending too far and she (Beers) got to play oneon-one too much,” Gomer said of the second half. “We gave her too much space.”

Valor got scoring balance with sophomores Jenna Siebert (12 points), Sydney McKibbon (eight points) and Karissa Lukasiewicz (six points) contributing, along with the Eagles’ lone senior Sara Nealy pouring in 10 points.

“That is our big weakness right now,” Gomer said of the Mustangs scoring just 16 points in the first half against Valor. “We go through these big droughts. You are going to win games scoring in the 30s and 40s.

We’ve got to find away to put the ball in the hole.”

Ralston Valley senior Shelby Nichols led the way with 17 points against Valor. Freshman Saya Sabus poured in 14 points in the second half, including an impressive run of seven points in less than minute with a pair of 3-pointers and a free throw.

Despite having a talented young group, the Eagles will be without star sophomore point guard Kindyll Wetta for the remainder of the season.

Wetta, who verbally committed to the University of Colorado earlier this month, suffered a season-ending knee injury during Valor’s trip to Las Vegas to play in the Tarkanian Classic before winter break.

“We miss her,” Caldwell said of the loss of Wetta for the second straight year. “Jenna Siebert is doing a great job of managing the game. I’m so proud of what she continues to do from that point guard spot.”

Wetta averaged 18.6 points per game in seven games this season before the injury. A knee injury last season in the middle of 4A Jeffco League play ended her season last year.

“I didn’t realize how much we can come together as a team when she is out,” Beers said of the loss of Wetta.

“We can do it all even without Kindyll. She is a great player and is a big asset that we’ve lost.”

Valor edged defending 5A Jeffco champion Lakewood 62-56 on Jan. 25 to take solo lead in the conference.

Ralston Valley dipped out of conference play with an intriguing matchup against 4A’s No. 4 Evergreen on Jan. 16. The Mustangs rallied in the fourth quarter to take a 57-54 victory over the Cougars, two-time defending 4A state champions.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities.

For more Jeffco coverage, check out CHSAANow.com/Jeffco

oy Halladay gained fame wearing a Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies baseball uniform, but in these parts he looked very familiar in purple-shaded Arvada West OVERTIME baseball garb.

The late Halladay was a dominating pitcher for the Wildcats, then pitched for 16 seasons in the major leagues and on Jan. 22 was elected into Jim Benton Baseball’s Hall of Fame with 85.4 percent of the vote, with 75 percent needed for election, on the first time his name was on the ballot.

The two-time Cy Young winner died at the age of 40 when the light aircraft he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico in November 2017. The Hall of Fame ceremonies are set for July 21 in Cooperstown, New York, and he will join Goose Gossage, a member of the 2008 class, as the other Coloradan in the Hall of Fame.

Jim Capra was Halladay’s coach at Arvada West and keeps having to answer the question if he sensed he was coaching a potential Hall of Famer when Halladay played for the Wildcats between 1992-95.

“Everybody asks that question, but at the time as he progressed through high school you knew he was going to be pretty good,” said Capra. “Then when he was a firstround draft pick you knew he was going to be a major leaguer but who could estimate he would be a Hall of Famer?

“He was pretty coachable. He always wanted to get better. My big job was not to screw him up.

It’s an honor and a privilege to be associated with him. He was pretty level-headed all the time.

He was not full of himself and not arrogant.”

In fact, Halladay could be a prankster at times.

“Roy came to practice one day with a cast on his arm,” recalled Capra. “He told everybody he fell down trying to dunk a basketball.

He got our trainers to put a full type cast on his arm.

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Power-play goals nets Dakota Ridge win over Ralston Valley

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — A victory on the road against Jeffco rival Ralston Valley is just what Dakota Ridge had in mind when it traveled to Apex Ice Arena on Jan. 22.

The Eagles suffered blowout losses to No. 3 Fort Collins and No. 5 Chaparral by a combined score of 16-1 the prior week. Dakota Ridge, No. 6 in this week’s CHSAANow. com hockey rankings, got a pair of huge power-play goals less than 90 seconds apart in the second period on the way to a 4-2 victory over No. 10 Ralston Valley.

“This is a very important win to us as a team,” Dakota Ridge senior captain Jake Eickelman said. “We were coming off a couple of little questionable games and on a bit of

a lull. I thought it was really good that we came together.”

Ralston Valley (7-6, 3-3 in Pinnacle League) took a 1-0 lead on a powerplay goal by forward Zack Savarise early in the first period. Dakota Ridge (8-4-1, 3-2-1) answered late in the period with a goal by senior Parker Spaan to tie things up at 1-1.

The tide really turned when Ralston Valley forward Sam Clark was tagged with a 5-minute major for contact to the head. Dakota Ridge took full advantage of being up a man for five straight minutes.

“When we got that (power-play) we knew if we were going to get on top this going to be the time,” Eickelman said of the 5-minute major. “It was very important to get those two goals.”

Eickleman’s shot from the point found the back of the net in the

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opening seconds of the power-play.

Junior Collin Fitzgerald gave the Eagles’ a 3-1 advantage less than two minutes later stuffing in a backdoor goal.

Ralston Valley closed the lead to 3-2 with just under 10 minutes to play in the third period with a goal by forward Dylan McGee, but an empty net goal by Drew Eickelman — Jake’s twin brother — in the final 30 seconds sealed the win.

“It was a great momentum swing here for the season,” Dakota Ridge senior goalie Riley Allen said after the win. “You have your ups and downs during the season. We were definitely on a low swing. It was really good to get back into it with a win, especially in a conference game.”

Mustangs’ starting goal Dylan Swanson and Allen were both solid in net.

“We both really battled and showed a lot of heart,” Allen said of himself and Swanson each having 24 saves on the night. “I know He (Swanson) is a really good goalie. I train with him during the off-season actually.

It all comes down to how your team works in front of you too.”

While both Dakota Ridge and Ralston Valley came into the game in the top-10 in the CHSAA hockey rankings, both were dealing with losing streaks.

The Mustangs had good wins over No. 7 Monarch and No. 6 Mountain Vista since after winter break, but dropped to No. 1 Regis by a score of 5-2 on Jan. 18. Ralston Valley did grab a huge back-to-back victories against Standley Lake and No. 3 Cherry Creek on Jan. 25 and 26.

Dakota Ridge and Ralston Valley will meet again in just 10 days. The Eagles host the Mustangs on Friday, Feb. 1, at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton.

“I feel like it really helps us to take the first game just to let them know that they will be on their heels when they come to our place,” Allen said of the rematch coming up in less than two weeks. “We haven’t lost at home all season. It should be a good tilt when then come over to our barn.”

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, check out CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

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“Everybody was panicking. At the end of practice he cut it off. We always told kids not to play basketball because they were going to get hurt so he comes to practice with a cast on. He played on the varsity basketball team. He was a heck of a basketball player.”

Halladay was 26-2 in three seasons at Arvada West and the Wildcats were state champions in 1994 and runnersup the next season.

Ralston Valley baseball coach Brad Madden was a teammate of Halladay’s and friend.

“He was just one of the guys,” said Madden. “His seriousness was dedicated when he was on the mound.

When he played first or got to DH that’s when he was just part of the squad and got to let loose a little bit.

He had great sense of humor, and like everyone says he was hardest worker and loved being part of it, and that’s why he did basketball and ran cross country.

“He liked being a part of a team atmosphere. He ran cross country just to stay in shape and then he became pretty good at it. Everything he did he was good at. He never ceased to amaze us. He could have competed in football but he didn’t want to get hurt.”

Halladay and Madden played together with mostly the same group of players from little league to high school.

“We had been together a long time and we all played for each other,” added Madden. “When he got on the hill he gave you a sense of relief, actually, because every game he pitched you had a better than good chance of winning, so we kind of went out and ripped and that’s why we had so much success at A West when he was there.

“He kind of put you at ease. For me playing shortstop it was kind of boring because no right-hander could

ever pull him. They would hit it to the other side because they could never get around it. He made my life a lot easier at shortstop. He was dominating from about 10 years old. When he joined our Little League team that was the end of my pitching career.”

Madden got a chance to hit against Halladay once in a while.

“When we would scrimmage and stuff,” he explained. “Everybody talked about his fastball in high school and he had a dominating fastball. But he would kind of give you that little smirk when he had that knuckle curve coming. At that age, that knuckle curve he threw was pretty scary.”

Halladay was the 17th overall pick in the 1995 MLB draft. He had a career 203-105 record with a 3.38 earned run average, with 2,117 strikeouts in 2,749.1 innings pitched.

He tossed a perfect game for the Phillies on May 29, 2010, and followed with a post-season no-hitter on Oct. 6, 2010, against Cincinnati in a National League Division series.

Halladay’s wife, Brandy, expressed thanks for herself and sons Braden and Ryan to the baseball writers for the overwhelming support in the Hall of Fame vote, and released the following statement.

“Being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame is every boy’s dream,” she wrote. “To stand on that stage in Cooperstown and deliver your acceptance speech in front of baseball’s most enthusiastic fans is something every baseball player aspires to achieve, and Roy was no exception.

But that was not Roy’s goal. His goal was to be successful every day of his 16-year career. Tonight’s announcement is the end result of that effort.

If only Roy were here to personally express his gratitude for this honor, what an ever more amazing day this would be.”

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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Misc. Notices Arvada Church of God 7135 West 68th Avenue 1 time food bank for the Arvada Area Providing Food, Hygiene Items and Gift Cards Available one time only Call Carmen Terpin at 303-232-6146

Center for Natural Law seminar features guest speaker Michele Poague, Author and Libertarian.

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Misc. Notices Shrine of Saint Annes Catholic Church Hosts their 83nd annual Spaghetti Dinner 7555 Grant Place, Arvada.

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The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on January 28th, 2019: Ordinance # 4672: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, AAA Inflatable, from City of Arvada B-2 (General Business) to CC-A (Clear Creek Sub-District A), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 5610 Lamar Street.

Ordinance # 4673: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Carson Farms, from City of Arvada R-I (One and Two Family Residences) to PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 6.62 du/ac, and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 6700 W. 60th Avenue.

Ordinance # 4674: An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the City of Arvada, Colorado, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, February 11, 2019, at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB 19-004: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property Along West 72nd Avenue, Generally from Swadley Court to Kipling Street and Along Oak Street, Generally from Parfet Street to West 72nd Avenue for the Construction of Street, Sidewalk, Utility, Drainage, Railroad Grade Separation (Underpass) and/or Related Improvements as Part of the West 72nd Avenue from Kipling Street to Simms Street, Project No. 18-ST-30.

CB 19-005: An Ordinance Amending Section 98-70, Exempt Sales, and Section 98-78, Exemptions, of Article III, Sales and Use Tax, of Chapter 98, Taxation, of the Arvada City Code Pertaining to Agreements to Effectuate Exemptions.

Legal Notice No.: 404254 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., February 19, 2019 to Kiewit Building Group, Inc. for work related to Project Olde Town Transit Hub (formerly called Olde Town Arvada Phase 1 Parking and Site Improvement Project) and performed under that contract dated October 20, 2014 for the City of Arvada.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Kiewit Building Group, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Dated this January 22, 2019 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 404255 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Legal Notice No.: 404256 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on February 19, 2019, at 6:15 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan for WENDY’S AT CANDELAS, located at 14857 Candelas Pkwy.

Additional information can be obtained from the Community and Economic Development Dept., or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing.

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 404258 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on February 19, 2019, at 6:15 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 PUDBP (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional) to PUD-BPR (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional/Residential), and consider an outline development plan amendment, preliminary development plan/plat for VILLAGE OF FIVE PARKS FLG. 6, generally located at the SE Corner of W. 86th Pkwy & Indiana St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community and Economic Development Dept., or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing.

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary

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City andNOTICE County PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on February 19, 2019, at 6:15 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 PUDBP (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional) to PUD-BPR (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional/Residential), and consider an outline development plan amendment, preliminary development plan/plat for VILLAGE OF FIVE PARKS FLG. 6, generally located at the SE Corner of W. 86th Pkwy & Indiana St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community and Economic Development Dept., or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing.

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 404257 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on February 19, 2019, at 6:15 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan for MOUNTAIN GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL, generally located at the SW Corner of Robb St. & Ridge Rd. Additional information can be obtained from the Community and Economic Development Dept., or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing.

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 404259 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 18-DR-20, Project Title 2018 Miscellaneous Drainage will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 AM on February 5, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 10, 2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non- refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 800 LF Furnish & Install RCP Storm Sewer 570 LF Furnish & Install PVC Storm Sewer 7 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer inlets 11 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer Manholes Miscellaneous items include concrete sidewalk replacement, connections to existing facilities, traffic control, and other appurtenances.

Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Kris Gardner and can be reached at the following e-mail address: kgardner@arvada.org Matt Knight, P.E., CFM, City Engineer 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002

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Legal Notice No.: 404162 Publication Dates: January 17, 2019 January 24, 2019 January 31, 2019 Publisher: The Wheat Ridge Transcript

Public Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 19-WA-05, Project Title Simms Street 24” Water Transmission Main will be received at the office of the Director of Utilities until 10:00 AM on February 7, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Utilities Department 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 17, 2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the Director of Utilities upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: • 5000 LF Furnish and Install 24” dia.

PVC Water Main Pipe • 1500 LF Furnish and Install 8” dia. PVC Water Main Pipe • 6 EA Furnish and Install 24” dia. Butterfly valve and box • 25 EA Furnish and Install 8” dia. Gate valve and box • Traffic control, asphalt removal and other miscellaneous items as required Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Tim Hoos, P.E. and can be reached at the following e-mail address: thoos@arvada.org CITY OF ARVADA Jim Sullivan, Director Department of Utilities 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002

Bids and Settlements

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Public Notice Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 18-DR-20, Project Title Legal Notice No.: 404168 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2018 Miscellaneous Drainage will be received First Publication: January 17, 2019 Sealed bids for the construction of City of at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 AM Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Arvada, Project No. 19-WA-05, Project Title on February 5, 2019 and then publicly opened Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Simms Street 24” Water Transmission Main will and read aloud. be received at the office of the Director of UtilitThe BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertiseies until 10:00 AM on February 7, 2019 and then ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, General publicly opened and read aloud.

Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and ConThe BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertiseditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Spement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General cial Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and ConBond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Speance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist cial Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid and References, Sample documents, and the Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, PerformProject Drawings may be examined at the ance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist following locations: and References, Sample documents, and the • City of Arvada Engineering Division Project Drawings may be examined at the 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 following locations: • www.bidnetdirect.com • City of Arvada Utilities Department No cost bid documents may be obtained at 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 10, • www.bidnetdirect.com 2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at No cost bid documents may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 17, $30.00 per set, which is non- refundable.

2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE the office of the Director of Utilities upon payMAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: ment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

800 LF Furnish & Install RCP Storm Sewer ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE 570 LF Furnish & Install PVC Storm Sewer MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 7 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer inlets • 5000 LF Furnish and Install 24” dia.

11 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer Manholes PVC Water Main Pipe Miscellaneous items include concrete sidewalk • 1500 LF Furnish and Install 8” dia. PVC Water replacement, connections to existing facilities, Main Pipe traffic control, and other appurtenances.

• 6 EA Furnish and Install 24” dia. Butterfly valve Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must and box be familiar with the current City of Arvada • 25 EA Furnish and Install 8” dia. Gate valve Engineering Code of Standards and Specificand box ations for the Design and Construction of • Traffic control, asphalt removal and other Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, miscellaneous items as required which will be combined with the Bid Documents Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must to form the Contract Documents for the Project. be familiar with the current City of Arvada A copy of the Standards may be obtained from Engineering Code of Standards and Specificthe office of the City Engineer upon a non-reations for the Design and Construction of fundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be noPublic Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, tified when supplemental revisions and addiCounty and run legal each week newspaper. Find out which laws are whichnotices will be combined within thethis Bid Documents tions are available as city theygovernments are adopted. The to form the Contract Documents for the Standards are also available no cost on the changing or new at laws being considered; how the county / city is Project. spending your tax dollars; liquor A copy of the Standards may be obtained from for those projects; times and City's web site at www.arvada.org.

Holders are licensing requirements; bidding on government projects; final settlements the office of the City Engineer upon a non-reresponsible for keeping current their City of of public hearing; and others.

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Arvadadates Engineering Code of Standards and tified when supplemental revisions and addiSpecifications. tions are available as they are adopted. The The Project Engineer for this work is Kris Standards are also available at no cost on the Gardner and can be reached at the following City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are e-mail address: kgardner@arvada.org responsible for keeping current their City of ArMatt Knight, P.E., CFM, City Engineer vada Engineering Code of Standards and Spe8101 Ralston Road

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