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EARTH DAY: Saving and sustaining our blue planet the focus of celebrations around the metro area P16

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E-DAYS ENJOYMENT: Colorado School of Mines’ signature student event brought on science-enhanced excitement P17 POT BEER: Arvadans working on a THCinfused beverage P11

ELECTION TIME: Learn how to vote for the Apex and Arvada Fire boards P4

ARVADA WORKS: Local business honored for helping Jeffco’s economy P8

THE BOTTOM LINE

“Among the many ‘-isms’ that affect society, ageism is one that hits home for many people of my generation.”

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VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 23 | SPORTS: PAGE 26

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Jeffco Library branches to give books to 4-year-olds

Five questions with Linda Ross Arvada resident, 2018 Ms. Colorado Senior America contestant

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How did you get involved in Ms. Colorado Senior America?

Honestly, if someone told me I was going to be doing this, I would have said, “no way.” I saw somebody speak who was a previous winner of the pageant and I was very impressed. I was impressed because she was an advocate for aging gracefully. And she was an advocate of bring out what you have to offer and to keep contributing in whatever way you can. I went online and looked it up and thought, “well … maybe?” The more I thought about it, the more I decided it was something hat I wanted to be part of. I want to be an advocate and ambassador for the “golden years.”

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Why are you participating?

This is an organization that champions senior Americans. It’s a positive message. It encourages people to contribute in ways that they can. And it honors a segment of our society

that has a lot of experience and a lot to offer. We’re all living a lot longer and there’s almost a second wind when you retire. It’s wonderful. It’s not a beauty contest. But there is a certain level of presentation expected. They will be looking for someone who is articulate and positive and has a certain sense of self.

How have to been preparing for the pageant?

I’ve only been involved a couple months. This is my very first pageant.

I’ve done nothing like this ever. It’s all new. There was quiet a bit of written material for the application. Included in that is a life philosophy. Now, try to do that in 35 seconds. That was very interesting to do. To make it concise and represent what your life philosophy is. Another part was talking about your community involvement and work history. That’s the first step.

There are four sections the judges rate on: life philosophy, community contributions, talent and a one-onone interview. For my talent I will be singing the song “Ribbons Down My Back” from the broadway musical “Hello, Dolly.” It’s a song about starting anew and taking that courageous first step.

What is your life philosophy?

I can say this. My life philosophy, without going into detail of what

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Linda Ross will compete in the 2018 Ms. Colorado Senior America pageant. COURTESY PHOTO

I’ll present at the pageant, involves curiosity; creating rather than tearing down; and honoring both your story and equally important, everyone’s story.

How are you involved in the Arvada community?

I moved to Arvada three years ago.

My involvement here has been mainly with the Spellbinders storytellers.

That’s a passion. I volunteer at three different schools each month and practice the rural art of storytelling.

It’s telling stories from folklore and how things happened to be — all countries and all times. It’s wonderful. I’m active in Toastmasters and sang in the Alpine Chorale. I’m also very active in my church, Jefferson Unitarian.

More than 5,000 copies of “Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown” are being given away free to 4-year-olds across Colorado.

Getting kids ready to read and write starts before kindergarten, which is why Jefferson County Libraries is partnering with One Book 4 Colorado.

Books are available through April 23 at all 10 Jeffco Library locations and at the library district’s Bookmobile when it visits Ken Caryl Safeway from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturdays. The store is at 12442 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton. Go to jeffcolibrary.org for hours and locations.

Books are available in English and Spanish, while supplies last.

One Book 4 Colorado is a statewide collaboration between Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne’s office, Serve Colorado, the Colorado State Library, the Colorado Department of Education, the Denver Preschool Program, the Colorado Office of Early Literacy, public and military libraries statewide, the private sector, and the nonprofit and foundation communities.

Learn more at www.onebook4colorado.org/

Colorado Community Media takes home 47 awards STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media received 47 excellence in journalism awards, including 26 first-place honors and the Editorial Sweepstakes prize for the second year in a row for the Littleton Independent, one of the 18 newspapers the company publishes in the Denver metro area.

The awards were presented April 14 during the Colorado Press Association’s annual convention, held this year in Colorado Springs.

CCM’s newspapers competed in the press association’s Colorado Better Newspaper Contest across various cir-

culation categories for work published between Nov. 1, 2016, and Oct. 31, 2017.

“The awards are a confirmation of the quality work performed by our team of journalists, artists and advertising staff every week to help our communities stay connected,” publisher Jerry Healey said.

Jefferson County paper wins included: Arvada Press, Class 5 Shanna Fortier, second place: Best sustained coverage —”Covering hunger and homelessness in Arvada” Golden Transcript, Class 2 Christy Steadman, Shanna Fortier, Clarke Reader, Glenn Wallace, first

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space ad — “Spano’s” Shanna Fortier, second place: Best health enterprise/health feature story — “Even brain tumor could not stop mother’s dedication to nourish baby” Christy Steadman, second place: Best news story — “Perlmutter’s decision not taken lightly” Christy Steadman, second place: Best series — “Saying goodbye to Pleasant View Elementary” Michael Alcorn, second place: Best humorous column writing Ben Wiebesiek, second place: Best news page design — “Page 1, Oct. 12” For a complete listing of awards, go to Coloradocommunitymedia.com/.

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JEFFCO TEACHERS GOING ‘RED FOR ED’ While wearing red and chanting “red for ed,” teachers at Mitchell Elementary School in Golden walked into work together the morning of April 16. Many teachers in Jefferson County chose to practice a walk-in on the proclaimed day of action to demonstrate for more education funding and show that they choose to stand together with teachers around the state who were protesting in various ways, including teachers from Englewood who walked out of schools Monday to rally at the state Capitol.

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On Saturday, April 21st, from 11 am to 4 pm, Lakewood will hold its Earth Day Celebration at the Lakewood Heritage Center, south of Belmar on the west side of Wadsworth. A no-charge bicycle valet will be on hand so your bike will be secure while you listen to live music (three different bands will play) do yoga, attend a compost workshop, learn how to create a sustainable backyard, or visit the electric vehicle expo, where a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt and my own Tesla Model X will be on display. I, along with other EV owners, will be there to answer questions and demonstrate each car’s features. See a full list of Lakewood’s many Earth Day activities at www.Lakewood.org/earthday.

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Bill named for Arvada girl signed into law Law makes it easier for doctors to stay with patients with rare diseases STAFF REPORT

Physicians often sign contract agreements to not actively tries to take patients with them, if they leave a group practice. Those that do, may be legally forced to pay monetary damages.

But a bill signed into law April 2 makes an exception in the case of patients with a rare disorder.

SB18-082 known as “Gracie’s Bill” is sponsored by Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, and Rep. Chris Kennedy, DLakewood and was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

The law was inspired by Arvada resident Grace Hoyt, 7 with a rare disease, posterior column ataxia with retinitis pigmentosa.

This means that she has poor balance, she is legally blind, and she does not feel pain.

“Not feeling pain has been the hardest part of her condition to manage,’ said Susan Hoyt, Grace’s mother, in testimony supporting the bill. “Gracie has had many, many infections in her short life. She has been hospitalized about 15 times, always for some type of infection. Some of these infections were very serious, even requiring am-

Chad and Susan Hoyt and their children Jackson and Grace, Joan LaBelle, Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, Rep. Chris Kennedy and Dr. Wendi Drummond pose for a photo after Gracie’s Bill was signed into law April 2.

COURTESY PHOTO putations of some of her fingertips.”

Hoyt continued to explain that her family has relied on infectious disease doctors to manage her daughter’s infections and find medications to

prescribe that she is not resistant to.

“We have had mixed luck with infectious disease, but in 2013 we found Dr. Wendi Drummond at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.” Hoyt said.

“Dr. Drummond was a Godsend. She understood the complexity of Gracie’s care. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions honestly, never getting offended if I questioned a particular treatment.”

But in January 2015, Drummond left Rocky Mountain and the terms of her non-compete agreement prevented her from talking to the Hoyts or having any influence on Gracie’s care.

“We still have not found an infectious disease specialist who understands Gracie like Dr. Drummond did,” Hoyt said.

“Her new infectious disease doctors try to treat her like a 7-year-old with a normal immune system, not comprehending the seriousness of her condition. If Dr. Drummond could have continued to help with her care, I believe the doctors would have treated Gracie more quickly and she would not have spent as much time in the hospital.”

Hoyt encouraged members of congress to consider her daughter and other children and adults with rare diseases when making their votes.

“The idea that we would withhold critical healthcare from a child to protect a business made no sense to me,” Zenzinger said.

“How do you justify that to the sick child? You can’t. I’m proud that my colleagues in the legislature saw the same logic and acted decisively to fix the problem.”

Apex, Arvada Fire to hold elections The polling place election will be held on May 8

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Apex Park and Recreation District and the Arvada Fire Protection District will both hold their regular elections May 8.

The Apex PRD has three seats available on its board of directors, who serve four year terms. The board’s current president, Jim Whitfield, is leaving due to term limitations, and the other two open seats are those of board members Tommy Skul and secretary/treasurer Kristen Larington, both elected in 2014.

Skul is running for re-election. Eight other candidates are also vying for the three available seats: Liz Tomsula, Andrew Larington, Donald J. Montgomery, Tom “T-Bone” Marks, Richard Garrimone, Gary “Mike” Kerr, Stephanie Allen and Ken Harrell.

Apex PRD Board elections are held every two years to elect new Board members to serve a four-year term.

The two current Board members not running at this election are Vicki Pyne and vice president Jeff Glenn, who were elected in 2016 and whose terms continue until May 2020.

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TO VOTE IN PERSON The polling place election will be held 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 8 at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., and the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

Voters will be able to vote in-person for both elections at both polling places. is also holding election for three director seats, whom will serve four-year terms.

Current president of the Arvada Fire Board Bob Loveridge is running for re-election alongside current vice president Jeffrey Van Es. Four other candidates are also running for the board: Steve Smith, Debi Luft, James Gagliano and Jim Whitfield — the current president of the Apex PRD board of directors.

The polling place election will be held 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 8 at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada; and the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Voters will be able to vote in-person for both elections at both polling places.

Absentee applications for the Apex election can be obtained at apexprd. org/about/board-of-directors.

Absentee applications for the Arvada Fire election are available at arvadafire.com.

Check out both websites for more information about each election, and locations to drop off ballots.

TO VOTE ABSENTEE FOR THE APEX BOARD Absentee applications for the Apex election can be obtained at apexprd.org/about/ board-of-directors. Absentee ballot drop off for the Apex election can be made during normal facility operating hours through May 7, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day at both the Apex Center, 13150 W 72nd Ave., and the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

An additional ballot drop-off location for both elections is located at the offices of the Deputy Election Official, c/o Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village. Drop offs can be made 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday through May 7, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 8.

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Absentee applications for the Arvada Fire election are available at arvadafire.com. Absentee ballots can be dropped off at District Headquarters, 7903 Allison Way, during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., until the close of business on Tuesday, May 1.

An additional ballot drop-off location for both elections is located at the offices of the Deputy Election Official, c/o Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village. Drop offs can be made 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Mines places second in Clean River Design Challenge Students design a machine to remove trash from urban waterways

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Perhaps in another five years or so, current engineering students may see the designs of one of their academic projects working to clean up trash in Colorado’s waterways.

And, theoretically, it could be because of the work they did for the Clean River Design Challenge.

The competition “is a really great opportunity for them to take what they learned in the classroom and apply it to what they may do in a future career,” said Lauren Berent, the events and volunteer coordinator with The Greenway Foundation.

The Greenway Foundation created the Clean River Design Challenge as a competition for higher education students to design and develop an instream machine that can remove trash from Colorado’s urban waterways.

This year, students from the Colorado School of Mines (Mines), Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) and the University of ColoradoDenver (UCD) participated in the competition.

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because it provided them with the hands-on experience of following a project through from start to finish.

“We got to figure it out on our own,” said Mines student Henry Myers.

The competition had two rounds. In December, eight teams presented their concept designs to a panel of judges.

Six of those teams were awarded $1,000 to move on to round two — create a working, scaled model of their design.

Round two consisted of these designs being tested in a specially built flume on April 10 at the Bureau of Reclamation Hydraulics Lab at the Denver Federal Center Bureau of Reclamation.

Mines had two teams make it to the second round of the competition.

Team Go with the Float consisted of environmental engineering students Morgan Farmer, Jayce Stricherz and Mason Manross; mechanical engineering students Evan Lukens, Bud Ortega and Adiya Saginova; and civil engineering student Dan Scott.

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way,” Farmer said.

Stricherz agreed.

“I feel like we did really well,” she added. “I’m really happy with the improvements from the first test round to what we presented today.”

Of the six teams that presented on April 10, three winners were announced: First place went to team WASSUP from MSU, second place went to Mines’ Go With the Float and third place was awarded to the MSU Trash Getters.

But “all the teams were able to take something away from the experience,” Berent said. “It was a valuable experience for all.”

She added that every team, even those that didn’t place, should be “really proud” of what they accomplished.

Mines’ Team Dream Stream’s project performed nearly the way that the

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“The proof of concept was definitely there,” he said, but added that the project still “needs a little tweeking.”

It was a fun, but difficult challenge, Martinez added.

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At Mines, the Clean River Design Challenge was included in the last of a three-course series of classes.

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In addition, the Clean River Design Challenge allowed the students the opportunity to work together as a multidisciplinary design team, consisting of environmental, civil, electrical and mechanical engineers, Huehmer said.

“It’s much more representative of what they’ll see in the workplace,” he said.

Working as a team was the best part of the project, Teng said, adding that everybody was able to contribute their individual strengths to the project.

“It was neat to work with and learn about hydraulics,” Aleksivich added.

“The hydraulics of the project was new to me as a mechanical engineer.

But for Asato, the field work required was the best part.

“I enjoy doing things outdoors,” she said.

“I don’t mind getting dirty or wet to do the testing and sampling. That’s something I’d want in a career as an environmental engineer.”

Colorado School of Mines’ Team Dream Stream take a picture with their project during round two of the Clean River Design Challenge on April 10 at the Bureau of Reclamation Hydraulics Lab at the Denver Federal Center Bureau of Reclamation.

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Jeffco EDC celebrates 25 years, honors companies Miller Coors received the top honor, the Pioneer Award STAFF REPORT

Jefferson County businesses were recognized for their contribution to the county April 11 at the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation’s 25th annual Industry Appreciation Awards breakfast held at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities.

“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this event, business is thriving in Jefferson County,” said Jeffco EDC board chair Liz Geislemann. “The Jeffco EDS’s work to promote and expand the county’s most innovative industries is paying off.”

According to Kristi Pollard, Jeffco EDS president and CEO, the organization facilitated projects in 2017 that will create more than 2,100 primary jobs and $149 million in capitol improvement.

“The companies we honor today have helped fuel this outstanding economic growth and are continuing to build Jefferson County’s future,” Pollard said.

The top recognition of the morning, the Pioneer Award, was given to MillerCoors Brewing Company — founded 145 years ago in Golden. The

Heather Bulk, president and CEO of SAS Manufacturing based in Arvada, accepts a Business Recognition Award from Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo at the 25th annual Jefferson County Economic Development Council Industry Appreciation Awards.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER award is given each year to a Jefferson County company that demonstrates a pioneering attitude within its industry and among businesses in the county.

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Four businesses were recognized for showing growth in primary employment, sales and/or capital investment in the last year — Zimmer Biomet Spine, of Westminster; Pilatus Business Aircraft, of unincorporated Jefferson County; SAS Manufacturing, of Arvada; and PICOCYL, of Golden.

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Citizens group sues Arvada over Olde Town development approval Arvada for All the People filed a complaint that says city council violated its own rules

“This is the kind of maneuver that creates distrust and cynicism towards local government.”

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A Complaint for Declaratory Relief was filed April 16 in Jefferson County District Court by the citizen group Arvada for All the People.

The suit asks that the city of Arvada be found in violation of its own laws and procedures, and that the council’s approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for Olde Town Residences be deemed invalid. Defendants listed in the complaint are the City of Arvada, Arvada Urban Renewal Authority, Trammell Crow Co. and TC Denver Development Inc. On March 19, the city council of Arvada passed a motion to rehear the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the Olde Town Residences that had been rejected 55 days earlier. The project plan passed by the council 6-1 at that same meeting.

Arvada for All the People contends that the council motion was based on a wrong interpretation of the City’s Land Development Code 3.1.17, which mandates a previously defeated PDP must wait a year before being recon-

sidered if it is substantially the same — unless the council explicitly agrees to hear it sooner.

At the March 19 meeting, City Attorney Chris Daly said that “while the applicant’s present proposal is substantially the same with respect to height, building footprint, number of floors, and architecture, several notable revisions have been incorporated to meet the concerns expressed at the January hearing.”

City Manager Mark Devon also explained that when an email sent to council Feb. 8 sought direction on a resubmitted application received by the city, four of the seven councilmembers expressed desire to rehear the application.

Thus the council heard a resubmitted application from Trammell Crow Co. March 19.

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“This is the kind of maneuver that creates distrust and cynicism towards local government,” said Dave Chandler, spokesperson for Arvada for All the People. “Heavy-handed agencies like Arvada Urban Renewal — with millions of taxpayer’s dollars to giveaway — brazenly defying the expressed views of a majority of the city council and the citizens to railroad through a project already rejected sets a precedent dangerous to democracy.”

Chandler said his group tried to

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This is not the first time the grassroots citizens group has voiced complaints over the Olde Town Residences. Last year Arvada for All the People dubbed the project “the $30 land deal” in reference to the 8.25 acre site being sold to developer Trammell Crow Co. for $30 and tax incentives.

The site is part of an urban renewal area, which expires in 2034.

Arvada officials contend the project is a well-planned and long-term investment that will bring new life to the area, but also pour revenue far exceeding the land’s value into city coffers over the years.

However, Arvada for all the People took issue not only with the transaction but also expressed concerns about the development obstructing views and creating congestion.

The group has long maintained that the size of the high-density residential project makes it inappropriate and incompatible with its location at 56th Avenue and Wadsworth Bypass near Olde Town Arvada.

The compatibility and height of the project was discussed by council at both the Jan. 22 meeting, in which the project was initially denied, and the March 19 meeting when council was satisfied with adjustments made and thus voted to approve the project.

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An unanimous vote April 2 from the Arvada City Council means that no self-storage facilities will be able to submit plans to the city while staff further evaluates the potential impacts to property, public health, safety and welfare.

“We have not liked to see the use of moratoriums, but this was a situation where we need more time to look at these,” Arvada Mayor Marc Williams said during the meeting. “Once these facilities go, in it will stay there forever — they are good money generators for the people running them. But they don’t generate sales tax and they take land that could be used for other things.”

On July 18, 2016 the city allowed for self-storage to be an allowed use in the PUD-I and PUD-BP zoning

districts. Since that time the Arvada has received five applications for selfstorage facilities in contrast to having received only two applications in the previous 10 years.

As a result, city council wishes to review the allowed and conditional principal uses for self-storage in the existing zoning districts to determine whether the current zoning regulations are consistent with the goals and policies set forth in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.

A preliminary development plan heard by city council Feb. 5 highlighted the impacts of self storage facilities on the community. The proposed project was to build a 144,900 square foot, three-story indoor climate controlled Public Storage facility in the Whisper Creek subdivision in North West Arvada.

The proposed project came to council with a 4-2 vote against the project from the planning commission; and drew comments from 10 community members, all also against the project.

The project was rejected by council in a 6-1 vote and launched city staff to look into creating the moratorium.

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Arvada man creates cannabis-infused beer Keith Villa aims for a more social way of consuming marijuana

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After living in Belgium and earning his Ph.D. in brewing science, Keith Villa came home to Colorado and created Blue Moon Brewing Co., a brewing company that put a focus on Belgian-style beers — part of the Molson Coors family.

Now, in retirement after 32 years of service to Molson Coors, Villa is aiming to create yet another cutting-edge beverage.

“I’m ready to introduce another high-impact brand to the industry again, this time with a new line of custom cannabis-infused craft beers,” Villa said. “Today, the opportunity and the demand are here, inviting Americans to enjoy a more social way of consuming cannabis by drinking rather than by smoking it or through ingestion of edibles.”

After retiring in January, Villa, a longtime Arvada resident and graduate of Pomona High School, immediately started working on launching his business, Ceria Beverages based in Arvada, with his wife, Jodi. Among the company’s goals this year is to be the first to introduce a line of cannabis-

infused non-alcoholic craft beverages containing THC, a key psychoactive chemical from cannabis plants that affects how one feels by creating the “high.” This will be the first cannabis beer to contain THC. Ceria’s beverages will be designed to deliver a user experience with the same onset time as alcohol.

The new brew will follow a skill system similar to the ski slopes, with a green leaf for low-level THC and a double black for the most intense experience. A green leaf would give a similar buzz to a low-alcoholic beer such as Coors Light; a blue would be similar to a standard craft beer with a 5 percent ABV such as a Blue Moon; a black would be comparable to a double IPA with 10 percent ABV; and a double black would equal something like a Samuel Adams Utopias beer, which clocks in at 28 percent ABV. To deliver the psychoactive experience, Ceria is partnering with Ebbu, a cannabinoid research firm based in Evergreen.

“We have always loved what Keith stands for — great-tasting mainstream beers that really kickstarted the entire craft beer movement,” Jon Cooper, CEO of Ebbu, said. “We are honored and thrilled to partner with Keith, Jodi and Ceria to bring this groundbreaking new product to cannabis consumers in legalized states.”

Villa’s plans for a cannabis-infused beverage with” top-quality craft beer taste” will be offered in legalized

Arvada couple Keith and Jodi Villa co-founded Ceria Beverages, which is producing the first cannabisinfused nonalcoholic craft beverages containing THC. SHANNA FORTIER

marijuana states by the end of 2018 in at least three strengths — light, regular and full-bodied — with a variety of sensations. Consumers must be at least 21 years old.

Ceria is currently in the administrative phase — figuring out logistics and legalities of bringing the brews to life.

“Ceria will be brewed just like an alcoholic craft beer to maintain its beer taste and aroma, but will then be de-alcoholized prior to the infusion of cannabis,” Villa explains, noting that it is illegal to have a product with both alcohol and THC. The Villas are enthusiastic about their new entrepreneurial venture and know their way around a brewery.

The Villas, both University of Colorado graduates and native Coloradans, note that the new brand, whose name is currently being developed, will also be less caloric than traditional beer, due to the elimination of alcohol.

Keith Villa started studying cannabis when it was legalized for recreational use in Colorado four years ago.

“I was against it at first, but I started reading about this plant and its benefits in a number of situations,” he said. “There were a lot of really great things written about it. So I changed my outlook and started saying that it’s an interesting plant. Plus, it’s a cousin of hops, which is a main ingredient in beer.”

Villa sees his new brews as alternatives to alcohol in a social situation.

“So many people are drinking less alcohol for health reasons,” Villa explained. “Others don’t like the taste.

On the cannabis side, you will see smokable things, but you can’t sit with your friends all night smoking away or eat a whole bag of gummies. It’s a need for an alternative to alcohol and at the same time a more social way to enjoy cannabis.”

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VOICES Ageism is infuriating, and bad business

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s a writer, I frequently peruse job boards and listings for contract or freelance opportunities. Sometimes I’ll contract with a comALCHEMY pany for a certain number of hours per week or for a specified purpose, such as setting up a website or blog. Most often, I work on a projectby-project basis, sometimes more than one for different clients.

Most of my work Andrea Doray comes from referrals, but, to keep my business pipeline healthy, I check for potential opportunities on the job boards. Recently, I

saw a posting for the type of work of I do. It was a full-time permanent position, so I was about to skip on to the next posting when something in the job description caught my eye.

Postings typically include the types of skills they seek in candidates and, usually, the numbers of years of experience with these skills, often stated as a range such as five to seven years of experience with social media, for example. This job description did that.

What followed next, though, stopped me cold. The job description did ask for five to seven years of experience, with this qualifier: “Preferably, no more than seven.”

Hmmm …

At first, I didn’t know what to make of this, and I skimmed through the rest of the posting for a clue. But,

ultimately, I came to the conclusion that this company wanted employees of a certain age … a certain younger age. In the absence of other qualifiers (which I did not find), not only is this type of bias distressing, it’s also pretty blatantly illegal.

For baby boomers such as I am, this story is all too common. Among the many “-isms” that affect society, ageism is one that hits home for many people of my generation. There are, of course, concerns that we “older workers” (and it pains me to use that term) are outdated and more expensive. However, the opposite is also true, along with some clearly definable benefits of hiring these older workers.

For example, according to U.S. News & World Report, such employees bring both deep experience and confidence

T LETTER TO THE EDITOR Another look at those student protests Have you wondered how many students walked out of school for a so-called gun protest with a clear workable plan in mind? Watching and reading news reports I did find a few, but most did not.

Are students being pushed into the far-left gun grab agenda? Few of their demands would decrease gun violence.

Why is it they are not walking out to protest distracted driving, this kills more students than gun violence.

According to the National Safety Council, 23 percent of all crashes are

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due to cell phones, translating into 1.6 million cell phone car crashes per year. By conservative estimations, cell phones and texting while driving account for about 5000 deaths per year.

Far more than school shootings. Why not the same outrage when a child is shot in the inner city?

Why is it that in so many interviews some of the students could not answer the simplest questions about the problem, while others were articulate?

Probably typical of student protests.

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Opening day to moving day, the cycle of life continues

his past weekend, we moved our oldest daughter out of the basement and into an apartment. And, though we had done this before, this one felt different; this one feels final.

In one of my more recent HITTING “father of the HOME year” moments, she had asked us a few weeks ago if I thought it was a good idea for her to move out. My answer? “Yeah, I think it’s about time.”

And no, I did not mean that to sound like “thank God, it’s about time!” All I Michael Alcorn meant was that, in the grand scheme of things, 22 year olds move on — there is a time, in the cycle of life, that a child should and, usually, wants to leave the nest.

When I was 22, I lived at home for the semester that I was student teaching, and moved out the day after graduation.

We’re right in the middle of one of the great cyclic seasons right now!

No, I don’t mean spring time and warmer weather and all that — for

one thing, we didn’t really have a winter worth mentioning this year, and, for another thing, winter hasn’t let go yet (you’ll be thinking about this some time Friday night/Saturday morning!) No, I mean, of course, the changing of the sports cycle!

Baseball is just starting up, so the Rockies are, of course, infuriatingly inconsistent. In the meantime, the Nuggets season just came to a close, and the Avalanche are in the playoffs (hopefully, still, by the time you read this). It’s a changing of the guard.

For that matter, part of what is frustrating about how the Nuggets ended their season this year was that, in failing to make the playoffs, they violated a cycle. Last season, they ended up in ninth place, one spot out of the playoffs, with one of the youngest rosters in basketball. In the normal cycle of things, that team from last year should have matured, gotten stronger, and had a relatively easy time getting into the playoffs this year. Instead, they ended up in ninth place, one spot out of the playoffs. Not how it was supposed to go.

Our students are all preparing right now for the end of their academic cycle. Which, for many of SEE ALCORN, P14

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to their jobs. Mature workers are also loyal and dependable. Entrepreneur says that hiring older workers can help businesses maintain a reliable, dedicated workforce and provide a significant cost savings for both the short and long term. The magazine lists efficiency, organization, and communication skills among the valuable experience such employees bring immediately to the job.

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o anyone who follows the news, it would appear the industry itself is under attack.

Whether claims of “fake news” leveled by the president or cuts to already lean newsrooms, newspapers and media organizations are now in the rare position of making headlines.

The most recent round GUEST of layoffs at The Denver COLUMN Post led to that paper’s editorial board pubLisa lishing a rebuke of its Schlichtman hedge-fund ownership, which on April 8 became a Page 1, above-the-fold story in The New York Times.

The Post’s editorial, which ran under the headline, “News matters: Colorado should demand the newspaper it deserves,” was courageous and serves as a rallying cry for journalists around the country and in our own state who fear for the future of their profession — and, more importantly, fear for the future of our democracy if the newsroom cuts the industry has

seen over the past quarter century (when one in every four positions disappeared) continue.

News organizations now find themselves thrust squarely in the middle of a public debate over the value of news and the role newspapers play in the communities they serve.

It’s a conversation that every newspaper needs to have with its readers, community leaders and its supporters and detractors, and the Colorado Press Association wants to be the catalyst behind that public dialogue.

That’s why the CPA, in partnership with the Colorado Broadcasters Association and the Colorado Media Alliance, is sponsoring the first-ever Colorado Journalism Week April 16 to 22.

The purpose is to celebrate and

honor the hard work and ideals of Colorado’s working press and to shed light on what is perhaps the most significant challenge our news organizations have ever faced.

The power of community newspapers, whether publications that are monthly, weekly, daily or online only, is often best demonstrated when journalists hold our public officials accountable and demand that government business be conducted openly and transparently.

According to industry research, about 85 percent of what could be called “accountability journalism” is produced by newspapers.

In turn, news organizations must hold themselves accountable to standards of fairness, objectivity and accuracy to earn and retain the trust of readers.

Especially in the era of “fake news,” it’s critically important for journalists

to be above reproach.

In addition to fulfilling that watchdog role, newspapers also serve their communities when they publish stories that would go untold unless reporters pursued them — stories that shed light on compelling issues such as drug addiction, poverty and crime, stories that provide readers with information about how their taxes are being spent or how a bill in the state Legislature will affect their healthcare options.

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employees tend to be less dependent on supervision and able to get the job done correctly without asking as many questions; and, 4) older workers can save money in the long run by simply helping to avoid costly or timeconsuming mistakes.

I like to think that I fall into the reliable, dedicated, experienced employee category, and, so far, my status as an “older professional” has only been an issue on a couple of occasions.

But I don’t think I’ll be offering up my 20+ years of leadership, communication, and wisdom to any organization fixated on, preferably, no more than seven years of experience.

them, means this is the middle of a sub-cycle known as “testing season” [duhn duhn duh!].

For our middle child, this cycle is fraught with uncertainty, because next year is her senior year, and all that that entails; and the youngest is getting ready to go to middle school, which is just fraught.

But, no matter how comfortable or uncomfortable, successful or unsuccessful, happy or despondent each kid is at school, school comes to an end.

The cycle moves on.

I think it’s a challenge, sometimes, to recognize the cycles of life, and to be wise to their implications. We get into trou-

Andrea Doray is a writer who has heard similar stories from many of her baby boomer contemporaries. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

ble when we deny those cycles, and try to hold on too tight to a situation that we are comfortable with or love (consider the spectacle of the amazing, but aging, athlete hanging on for one last year). Or, worse, when we try to unnaturally force our way into cycles that we’re not quite ready for (see: Ball basketball family).

Don’t fight the natural progressions of life. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must go finish that other odious cycle: the tax season.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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This list of stories simply highlights the content journalists produce every day in communities across Colorado — communities lucky enough to still be served by a local newspaper.

And the question I find myself asking, especially during a week that is dedicated to Colorado’s working press, is this: If not for local journalists, who would be writing these stories?

It’s a question that reinforces the value of community journalism.

Newspapers exist to inform and educate citizens about what’s occurring in their local communities, and on our best days, the stories we tell ignite change and spark public debate.

This week, we honor the people

behind the bylines — the journalists who work tirelessly to uncover the truth and report on it because it’s what they do and what they do matters — as well as the copy editors and photographers and videographers whose collective work is seen in every edition of our newspapers.

So when you read this column and find yourself feeling grateful for your community newspaper, send the publisher, the editor or your favorite reporter an email thanking them for what they do.

More importantly, you can also show your support for journalism by reading the paper each day, paying for a subscription, taking out a classified ad and supporting the advertisers who recognize the newspaper as the best means for generating commerce in local communities.

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Had the adults had done their jobs properly and followed up on information presented to the authorities; we would not have had most of these problems in the first place, and we would not be playing games with the Second Amendment. Students have a right to feel safe in school, who can blame them for being angry with adults?

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Last year the Colorado Sierra Club hosted its first Earth Day event at the Colorado Capitol, and will be hosting another event this year on April 21. The event is an opportunity for people with a passion for protecting the planet to get active and learn about sustainable living.

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Earth Day events encourage activist attendees Cities offer education on sustainable living options

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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here’s a lot that separates and divides people, and it seems like the list is ever-growing — everything from religion to politics and economic status.

But there’s one thing everyone has in common — everybody lives on the same planet.

Keeping the Earth strong is of vital importance, and in the decades since Earth Day was first created in 1970, the need to protect the planet has only grown.

Area celebrations have also grown.

Lakewood’s annual free Earth Day Celebration is bigger than ever this year. The Anythink Library on York Street in Thornton is hosting a special Tween STEAM Club virtual reality Earth Day event. The Colorado Sierra Club is organizing a gathering at the state Capitol for the second year in a row, and Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts is hosting an art exhibit centered on the sustainability of the planet’s environments.

In other words, Earth Day has become a celebration and call to action

RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRONICS The Denver Metro Association of Realtors, in partnership with Rocky Mountain E-Waste, is hosting five electronic drop-off sites that are free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 21.

Items can be dropped off at the following locations: 4601 DTC Blvd., No. 100, Denver, CO 80237 950 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood 840 Kinner St., Castle Rock 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Westminster, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver For more information, including what items are accepted, visit www.dmarealtors.com/ewaste-recycling-day. for everyone, everywhere. Because the planet’s health affects everyone.

“We want to bring the voices of the community together,” said Hillary Larson, communications coordinator with the Colorado Sierra Club.

“It’s important because we know that so much environmental injustice happens in places where residents’ voices aren’t heard.”

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EARTH DAY EVENTS PLANNED IN THE AREA ON APRIL 21 Denver State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Ave. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.sierraclub.org/colorado Greenwood Village Curtis Center for the Arts 2349 E. Orchard Road 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.greenwoodvillage.com/ culturalarts Lakewood Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.Lakewood.org/EarthDay Westminster Barnes and Noble 9370 Sheridan Blvd.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.stores.barnesandnoble. com/store/2718 Westminster Center Park 4801 W. 92nd Ave. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.cityofwestminster.us/ specialevents For other events in the area, visit www.eventbrite.com/d/co-denver/earth-day-events.

o many artists first discovered their talent and passion for the arts in school. That might have been in the arts module during elementary school, or maybe a ceramics class in high school.

That was certainly the case for Christopher Nelson, who got his first taste of the art world when he had work displayed in the Arvada Center as part of the Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition.

“I had several great teachers in middle and high school who pushed for me to get past my personal barriCOMING ers as an artist,” Nelson ATTRACTIONS remembered. “Some of my defining moments happened around this time, and getting my work displayed at the Arvada Center was a major experience for me.”

Green Mountain High School graduate Nelson is part of the foundaClarke Reader tion’s show again, but this time, he’s got his own exhibit.

For the 47th year, the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is hosting the Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition, through May 13. Nelson’s exhibition “Shapeshift” is the Alumni Exhibition, and Roy Anneberg’s “Juxtapimages” is the Teacher Solo Exhibition.

The student exhibit this year features more than 400 works from 23 Jeffco high schools, all located in the center’s 6,000-square-foot Main Gallery. Students have created work in a variety of mediums, from traditional painting and photography to 3D printers and sculptures.

A current art teacher at Lakewood’s Carmody Middle School, Anneberg’s exhibit is culled from a variety of mediums, including drawing, collage, acrylics, oils, mixed media, digital imaging, and even ceramics.

As an artist, Nelson explores the process of creation and textures of materials. He said he blends methods like sculpting and painting, and he created a lot of new pieces specifically for the exhibit.

He thoroughly enjoys the process, and focuses on putting himself into each piece.

“I don’t work on a piece if I’m not feeling it. That doesn’t mean I have to be enjoying the process, but I have to feel something,” he said. “Being a part of this show is unlike any other for me. I don’t know how this experience can be topped.”

For information, visit www.arvadacenter. org/galleries.

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very year, since 1934, students at Colorado School of Mines host “E-Days” or “Engineering Days” for a weekend full of traditions and fun. From the Ore Cart Pull and Trebuchet Contest to a Tesla Coil demonstration and Field Day, E-Days is a chance for campus to take a beat and for students to apply their ingenuity to unique campus activities.

Here are a few of the sight from E-Days 2018.

Blaster enjoyed some of the green grass of Civic Center Park, after the long walk down Colfax, while School of Mines students who also made the walk participated in a brief rally.

— Photos courtesy the Colorado School of Mines

A Tesla Coil performance on Friday, the 13th was hopefully not unlucky for one person inside the cage being struck by lightning, during the annual E-Days activities.

Colorado School of Mines students make their way east along Colfax Avenue on April 13, led by Blaster the school mascot, for the annual Ore Cart Pull walk to the capitol building. The march from Golden to Civic Center Park in Denver is a school tradition.

Cardboard boat races, one of the more entertaining, and soggy of the spectator events of E-Days, were held April 14 this year.

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This art piece is part of Greenwood Village’s “Our Planet” exhibit, on display through the end of April. There are 54 pieces on display, tackling everything from pollution and soil erosion to recycling and water usage.

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Club will host an event outside the state Capitol, featuring yoga, live music by the Broadcast, an opening ceremony by Four Winds Native American Council, and guest speakers including Olympic gold medalist and coach Justin Reiter, Tay Anderson and Colorado state Rep. Joseph Salazar.

The day will also include a beer garden, children’s zone, vendors and local merchandise, as well as thousands of people passionate about protecting the planet and reaching a 100 percent clean energy future.

Last year, attending exceeded 13,000, and organizers are expecting more on Saturday.

“There are a lot of things happening on a federal level that are really negative,” Larson said. “We want people to be reinvigorated and keep staying active, and that’s what we hope to inspire at the event.”

The organizers behind Lakewood’s annual Earth Day at the Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St.,

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fragrant than others, but a night at the theater is a pretty safe bet.

This year, the Equinox Theatre

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event are also aiming for attendees to be activated by what they learn.

“By teaching sustainable living, we want Lakewood residents to be proactive about employing more environmentally friendly living options,” said Senior Sustainability Planner Lynn Coppedge. “We want to expand people’s view of what sustainable living can be.”

Similar to the Sierra Club event, Lakewood’s, which runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21, will feature live

music. Local artists Scott Slay and the Rail, the Intuit Band, and Matt Rouch and the Noise Upstairs will join more than 50 vendors focused on climate change impacts, solar energy, bicycle safety, healthy eating, protecting wildlife, eco-shopping, recycled art, and locally grown food.

There will also be an electric vehicle expo and sustainable backyard demo.

“Attendees can learn about everything from xeriscaping to caring for

Company is bringing back Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney’s “Refer Madness: The Musical.” Performances will be held through April 28, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. in Denver.

Inspired by the infamous 1936 film

of the same name, the musical comedy takes a satirical look at the uproar caused by clean-cut young people getting hooked on marijuana, which leads to the dangers of jazz, sex and fighting. Some of the hilarious tunes include “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy.”

In 2010, Equinox presented the show, and brought it back in 2011 to sold-out shows. And since the Equinox is in its 10th season, the company is bringing back the first musical it produced as a company. Tickets and information at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com

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Craig Robinson at Comedy Works It’s entirely possible you may not recognize Craig Robinson’s name when you see it on paper, but if you’ve been a fan of comedy movies or television shows for the past decade or so, you’ve had him on your screen. He was one of the secret weapons of “The Office,” and also starred in “Knocked Up,” “Pineapple Express,” and “This is the End.” He is currently fighting the supernatural on Fox’s “Ghosted.”

Now Craig Robinson will be spending the weekend at the Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village. He will be performing at 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, and 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

Audiences are guaranteed for an evening of laughs, and hopefully Robinson will get to showcase some of his musical talents, because the man can sing. To get tickets, visit www. comedyworks.com/comedians/craigrobinson.

The magic of Mozart’s flute The opera “The Magic Flute” was one of the last things genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote before he died. The piece premiered on Sept. 30, 1791, and Mozart was gone

by Dec. 5 of that same year. Yet the show remains one his most well-

bees, chickens and goats,” Coppedge said. “It’s really important we have neighbor to neighbor interaction on issues like this, and creating these connections is one of our biggest goals.”

Greenwood Village is joining the festivities with an event of their own on April 21, but its Earth Day acknowledgment extends through the end of the month in its “Our Planet” exhibit.

“A local artist named Bob Doyle reached out to us about doing a show based on sustainability,” said Chris Stevens, cultural arts manager at Greenwood Village. “The exhibit we set up allows artists to explore what’s happening and what might be done to address the sustainability of the planet.”

There are 54 pieces on display and they tackle everything from pollution and soil erosion to recycling and water usage.

No matter what event one attends, the goal is to come away eager to do their part for the planet.

“More than anything, I want people to become aware,” Stevens said. “We should all take action on behalf of Earth.”

known and has inspired everything from literature to film. And now the Arapahoe Philharmonic is taking a swing at the work. “The Magic Flute” will be performed at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood High School Campus, 3800 S. Logan St. Founded in 1953, the Arapahoe Philharmonic is among the longest-established continuously operating musical resources in Colorado. The orchestra’s musicians are volunteers with a core of compensated section principals who provide technical leadership and help ensure the performances are top of the line. For tickets and information, visit www.arapahoephil.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Big Thief at the Bluebird Last year, Brooklyn’s Big Thief released one of the most quietly devastating albums of the year with their sophomore album, “Capacity.” The group, made up of Adrianne Lenker (guitar, vocals), Buck Meek (guitar), Max Oleartchik (bass), and James Krivchenia (drums), created a sonic world of folk and rock full of warmth and stark melodies. All of this is anchored by Lenker’s songwriting, which is stunningly incisive and personal.

Audiences can hear Big Thief work their magic at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. Lenker uses her songs to tell stories, and standout tracks like “Mythological Beauty,” exemplify what a startling talent she is. This is a show you really shouldn’t miss. Go to www. bluebirdtheater.net for tickets.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Independence Day celebration returns to roots Fireworks again will take centerstage at Arvada’s annual event STAFF REPORT

Arvada’s Independence Day celebration will return to its roots — focusing on presenting a spectacular fireworks display.

Arvada has celebrated America’s independence with fireworks since 1979. In 2002, the event expanded to include vendors, live music and other activities. However, organizing an all-day event has becoming increasingly difficult.

Among the challenges are insufficient volunteers, police department staffing, limited parking, limited vendor participation, conflicts with surrounding neighborhood and inability

to secure enough traffic barricades and cones because of the high level of construction.

For several months, the Arvada Festivals Commission has worked with city staff and council members to review resource allocation, staffing and volunteers for the event.

Based on recommendations from that work, the city decided to return to the celebration’s original intent — a fireworks display in the evening.

Gates to Stenger Sports Complex will open at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, and fireworks begin about 9 p.m.

Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis; handicap parking is available in the northeast parking lot. No recreational vehicles will be allowed. West 58th Avenue will shut down to traffic beginning at 8 p.m.

Only propane grills are allowed; no alcohol, personal fireworks or pets.

Nonfiction Book Club to discuss ‘Independence Lost’ STAFF REPORT

For those with the traditional concept of the Revolutionary War - that of Minutemen, Lexington and Concord — “Independence Lost” by Kathleen DuVal will be an eye-opener.

The Jefferson County League of Women Voters Nonfiction Book Club’s May selection covers the mosaic of activity along the Gulf Cost around the time of the Revolution, outside the 13 rebelling colonies.

DuVal uses composite characters to explain the role of the British loyalists, the

French, Cajuns, Choctaws and other tribes, free blacks and slaves in the struggle, which resulted in major British defeats at Baton Rouge, Pensacola and Mobile.

Two meetings to discuss the book are planned — at 1 p.m. May 16 at the Lakewood Public Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood; and 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 19 at Brookdale Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood.

The May meetings are the last until September for the Nonfiction Book Club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 with any questions.

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Mondays Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada.

The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org.

Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:155:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Drop-In Discovery: 10 a.m. first Thursday, third Monday, Majestic View Nature Center,

7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Explore different themes using hands-on activities, books, puzzles, crafts and more. Info: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information.

Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred).

Order from diner menu (pay on you own).

Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

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ership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Mondays at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org.

Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6-7 p.m. Mondays at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader.

Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to http:// arvadafineartsguild.com/ Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi. com.

Golden Optimist Club: 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave., downtown Golden. The primary activity of the Golden Optimist Club is our bicycle recycle program. We fix donated bicycles and offer them for donations at reasonable prices -- $20 for an adult bicycle and $10 for a child’s bicycle. Helmets given free with every bicycle sold, and locks also available for sale. For someone who cannot afford these low prices, we will give away the bicycle, helmet and lock.

Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served.

Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-5066692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720937-2550. New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@ Mathnasium.com.

MOPS: 9-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month through May at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. A safe and welcoming place where all moms can share their hopes, fears, and insights. There will be childcare for children from birth to age 5. Go to http://www.stjohngolden.org

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Hope House 5K supports self-sufficiency programs The race is an official BolderBOULDER qualifier race STAFF REPORT

The Hope House 5K and Fun Run will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.

Last year over 300 attended the event that is both family friendly and competitive as it is an official BolderBOULDER qualifier race.

The course features a paved trail, and the Fun Run will take place after the official 5K. The morning also includes fun activities for kids, including a bounce house, three live PJ Masks characters, face painting and the

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Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the

ever-popular Diaper Dash.

“We absolutely love the support that Arvada has shown us since we first opened our doors 15 years ago,” said Lisa Steven, founder and executive director of Hope House. “When the community shows our teen moms that they believe they can change their future, it encourages them as they work hard toward self-sufficiency.”

Hope House of Colorado was named the Nonprofit of the Year by the Arvada Chamber earlier this year. It is an Arvada-based nonprofit organization that offers free self-sufficiency programs to parenting teen moms.

For more information on Hope House or to register for the 5K & Fun Run, see hopehouseofcolorado.org.

fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099).

Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-

The 2017 Hope House 5K and Fun Run brought over 350 people to Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.

751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library

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main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of

the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome.

Contact Pat McAleese at 303941-4928 or mcpainter03@ comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December.

BE A HERO, LEGEND, OR VILLAIN. HELP A CAUSE. JOIN THE FUN. Show your strength for your kids in your community!

Join us for a night of great food, drinks, and some heroic adventures at our annual Kickin’ It for Kids event to benefit children and families in our community.

WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018, 6:30-9:30 pm WHERE: Lamar Street Center, Arvada CO TICKETS: $50 per individual, $100 per couple REGISTER: Online by visiting www.DenverYMCA.org/duncan-event SUSAN M. DUNCAN FAMILY YMCA | 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada | 303 422 4977 | www.DenverYMCA.org/Arvada

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Springtime brings book events around Denver metro area Talks, readings, awards celebrate authors and their works

Arapahoe Community College’s annual literary-art magazine, “Progenitor 2017,” won awards for its excellence.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Might we say the smell of printers’ ink is in the air? Or, maybe with books online, that’s no longer viable.

In any case, April is Poetry Month nationally, Arapahoe Community College holds its Writers Conference this weekend and issues the most recent “Progenitor” literary magazine soon, two state organizations will soon be announcing winning authors in annual contests, and Arvada Center will hold its first one-day Book Fest on May 19.

Also, the Colorado Authors’ League will hold a dinner May 4 at the Arvada Center to announce the 76th CAL Writing Awards. Colorado Humanities/Colorado Center for the Book announced finalists in its annual Book Awards, with readings through the month at the Book Bar, 4280 Tennyson St., Denver, with finalists announced at 4:30 p.m. June 2, at Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.

We know we can’t offer complete listings, but hope to say congratulations to each Colorado writer who has had the courage and persistence to publish a new book and guide it along a path to

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recognition — it’s a long, challenging process!

To sample some finalists’ work, The Book Bar will host readings for finalists chosen for awards in various categories — accompanied by a sip of wine if one wishes — in the Colorado Book Award Finalist Readings (we have missed the mystery/fantasy series, alas).

The store says it will hold popular votes among those who attend. Street parking. (Judges are Colorado writers, teachers and others.)

• April 20, 7 p.m. Anthology, Creative Non-Fiction, History • April 22, 7:30 p.m. Juvenile and Young Adult Literature (YA) • April 27, 7 p.m. Fiction and Poetry • May 3, 4:30 p.m. Children’s Literature

• May 4, 7 p.m. General Nonfiction, History, Pictorial Finalists in our south area zip codes include the late Caroline Stutson of Littleton, for her charming children’s storybook, “Blue Corn Soup,” entered by her husband, Al, an active Friends of the Library board member; and Len Vlahos, author of the YA title, “Life in a Fishbowl,” also lives in Littleton.

He and his wife are new owners of the Tattered Cover stores. Sara Jade Alan, another YA finalist for “A Messy Beautiful Life,” lives in Englewood.

The final award ceremony will include brief readings by the winners and a reception. See coloradohumanities.org.

Colorado Authors’ League, founded in 1931, has a membership of more than 300.

It has nominees from 12 categories who published books in 2017, and they were judged by Southwest Writers of New Mexico. Winners will be announced on May 4 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

The CAL is open to those who have published a book in the past three years or have a lifetime body of work.

The winner is each of 12 categories will win $100 and a glass likeness of a book, etched with their name, category and year. The keynote speaker will be Maura Weiler, author and screenwriter The Cal will also award the 2018 Colorado Authors’ League Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Tom Noel, “Dr. Colorado,” who has authored more than 40 volumes and many articles for periodicals and is professor of history and director of public history, preservation and colorado studies at CU-Denver and more …

Jeff Lee and Ann Marie Martin will receive the 2018 CAL Author Advocate Award. The couple has co-founded the 35,000-volume Rocky Mountain Land Library in 1986 and are developing the Buffalo Peaks Ranch near Fairplay as a physical home for the collection and a year-round residential retreat center. The award supports people who encourage reading and authorship, but are not authors themselves.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

The Addams Family, a Musical Comedy: 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, April 26-28 and 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 at Red Rocks Community College Theater, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

Tickets: www.tinyurl.com/ RRCCTickets.

“Appalachian Spring” and “Ballerinas by Degas”: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 29 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Two Ballet Ariel original ballets close out the season. Go to www.balletariel.org or call 303945-4388.

Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The 39 Steps: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and 2 p.m. through April 29 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

The Electric Baby: runs through May 4 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinées at 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m.

Sundays. Go to http://arvadacenter.org/the-electric-baby or call 720-898-7200.

Sundays in the Park with George: through May 6, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 1 p.m. Wednesday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets: http://arvadacenter.org or 720-898-7200.

Sense and Sensibility: through May 6 at the Arada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinees at 1 p.m.

Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Call 720-8987200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/senseand-sensibility.

MUSIC

Beethoven for Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 19 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Concert by the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: www.lakewoodsymphony. org or 303-9877845.

Edmar Castañeda Trio: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Tickets: 303-987-7845 or www.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Enchanted Bookshop: 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to http://www.coloradoacts.org.

Malone’s Clubhouse Grill, 14455 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Comics April 25 include Nancy Norton, Chris Voth and Talon Sauceman. For the April 26 show, comincs include Sam Adams, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerals and Al Goodwin.Bob Meddles will host both shows and tickets are available at Eventbrite.com using the keyword: ARVADA.

Rocky Mountain Storytelling Conference: Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Theme is “Change the Story, Change the World.”

Concert at 7 p.m. Friday kicks off the event, and Story Slam at 7 p.m. Saturday wraps it up. The conference lasts from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, with workshops, classes and storytelling. Go to www.rmstory.org.

Composers’ Gala Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Faith Lutheran Church, 17701 W. 16th Ave., Golden. Showcase of new music for organ, choir and hand bells. Presented by the Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Go to www.agodrmc.org.

Comedy Night in Arvada: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at

Lakewood.org/LCCPresents Stratus Chamber Orchestra’s “Awakenings:” 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood; and 7:30 p.m.

April 28 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Info: 303-388-4962 or www.AugustanaArts.org.

FILM

Lifetree Café: Public Education Graded: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at Peace Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Go to http:// LifetreeCafe.com.

ART

Eco Crafts with Kids: 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6-12. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Zoom into Nature, Photography Workshop: 7-8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring your camera. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Teen Time: DIY Terrariums: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Standley

Spring Bear Creek Conservation Project, Fishing Contest: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 at Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. A program of Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Help restore a nearby riparian area by planting willows, cottonwoods and other native plant, then enjoy a three-hour fishing contest. RSVP to georgefr@aol.com or 303-902-9827, and also register at http://www.lakewood.org/BCLPEvents/.

Go to www.cutthroatctu.org/.

Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

WRITING/READING

Stories from Wartime: series that looks at the combat experience in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Presentations at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays through April 25 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Registration required; go to https:// arvadacenter. org/education/storiesfrom-wartime. Final date: April 25, “The Complexities of Commemoration.” See www. regis.edu/warexperience for more details.

EVENTS

Kids Clothing, Toy Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at Kids Discovery Days Preschool, Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Info: www.facebook.com/ kidsdiscoverydays Lions Club Gazebo Dedication: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21 at Vanover Park. The gazebo, purchased

in partnership with the City of Golden, commemorates Golden’s veterans. The event will also commemorate 100 years of Lionism nationally, while the Golden Lions Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Go to visit www. goldenlionsclub.org.

Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Info: https:// lakewood. org/earthday.

Eco-Fair and Shred Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, Hutchinson Elementary School, 12900 W. Utah Ave., Lakewood.

Old latex paint, old electronics and more will be taken by various recycling organizations.

Lego Play and Build: 3-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Foothills Colorado Crop Hunger Walk: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, Clement Park. 5K charity walk provides food, water and education to those in need. All money

goes to nonprofit food banks: Action Center of Jefferson County, Arvada Food Bank, Love, Inc. of Littleton, CWS Global, and The Sheridan Food Pantry. Go to www. crophungerwalk.org/littletonco Make Something: Book Purses: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Lib Lab: Building With Food: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

If You Have a Penny: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www. jeffcolibrary.org. Kids ages 5-8 will go on a saving and spending adventure to learn about money.

Hands Dirty Feet Wet-Outdoor Nature Playdate: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 24, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Stories from Wartime: series that looks at the combat experience in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Presentations at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays through April 25 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Registration required; go to https://arvadacenter.org/education/stories-from-wartime. Dates and topics are April 25, “The Complexities of Commemoration.” See www.regis.edu/warexperience for more details.

Life of Gen. John J. Pershing: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. Info: www. goldenhistory.org/ Lego Play and Build: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Info: http://jeffcolibrary.org.

Dia de los Niños: Aztec Masks: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Movie Time: Paterson: 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, April 26, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

OSHA VII Workers Memorial Day: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

Rocky Mountain Education Center event honors workers who have died on the job. Info: Joan Smith, 303-914-6420 or joan.smith@ rrcc.edu.

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Casino Night: 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 27 at Table Mountain Inn, 1310 Washington Ave., Golden. Horse Protection League fundraiser will help provide new fencing in Arvada’s Churches Ranch’s turnout fields. Go to www.thehorseprotectionleague.org. Call 303-216-0141.

Lego Play and Build: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Aging Together Senior Resource Fair: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 27 at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 28th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Info: 303-689-4595 or www.seniorresourcefair.org.

Discovery Play: 11:15 a.m. to noon Friday, April 27, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www. jeffcolibrary.org.

A Pollination Conversation: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, April 27, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Dia de los Ninos: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday,

April 28, Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Info: http://jeffcolibrary.org.

Simply Sacred Living: Mini-Retreat for Women: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at St. John’s Episcopal Church,13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. Go to www.stjohngolden.org All About Clouds: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Spirits for the Future Gala: 5-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 at Denver West Marriott, 3344 Meade St., Denver. Fundraiser for St. Bernadette School, of Lakewood. Info: https:://aesbid. org/elp/spirits Chirp Chirp-Impromptu Bird Walks: Sometimes you just feel like you need to get out and enjoy nature. If you like bird walks and want to join fellow birders on short-notice bird walks, sign up to the Chirp Chirp list Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. A notification will be sent by email or text no later than 24 hours prior to the bird walk. Go to https://arvada.org.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the

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Ladybug Love: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20 at Natural Grocers Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Learn what steps to take to protect lady bugs. Call 303-986-5700 or go to www.naturalgrocers.com Earth Day Celebration: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Free nutrition classes and Earth Day activities. Info: https://www. naturalgrocers.com/ store-location/arvadanorth-wadsworth/ Celebrate Earth Day: all day Sunday, April 22 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood.

Free reusable grocery bags with any purchase. Go to www.naturalgrocers.com/ events.

To Bee or Not to Bee: 10-1 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Learn about becoming a beekeeper (10-11 a.m.); the importance of native bees and how to attract them (11 a.m. to noon); and the importance of the honey bee through history, religion and mythology (noon to 1 p.m.). Go to www.naturalgrocers.com/events.

Creating a Healthy Home: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Learn about toxic compounds in your home and how to create a healthy home environment. Go to www.naturalgrocers.com/ events.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Lakewood Police Department, 445 S. Allison Parkway.

Unused over-the-counter and prescription medication will be collected and disposed of properly. Needles, sharps, mercury thermometers, oxygen containers, pressurized canisters, illicit drugs, chemotherapy and radioactive substances cannot be accepted.

Community Wellness Fair: 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Golden High School, 701 24th St., Golden. Go to http://goldenrotary.org/fair.

Emotions into Devotions: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada. Go to www. damselflyyogaspa.com.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Marketplace ANNOUNCEMENTS Instruction Summer Music Camps at Rockley Music ---It’s the Summer To Sing!

Two half-day singing camps (M-F, 9am-Noon), June 18-22 (“Lions and Mermaids”) and July 23-27 (Kids Broadway Heroes) for ages 8-12.

Also, several vocal workshops for Teens and Adults beginning April 28th.

Contact Singer and Vocal Coach, Cindy Williams, at 303-250-5902 for more info.

And to register, contact Liane @ Rockley Music, 303-233-4444.

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SPORTS LAX SEASON HEATS UP

Pole vaulting is challenging event to master

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Green Mountain junior Gavin Forrest (33) absorbs a check from Conifer junior Mitch Marinaro during the Rams’ 4-3 victory over the Lobos on April 11 at Trailblazer Stadium.

For more on how Jeffco’s teams are doing, go to ArvadaPress.com.

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Hits including a homer and three RBI for Golden’s Noah Mitchell in a 5-4 win over D’Evelyn on April 14.

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Runs in the fifth inning as Alameda wrapped up a 17-5 mercy rule baseball victory over Arvada on April 9.

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Of the top four finishers were Ralston Valley players as the Mustangs won the Jeffco 5A girls golf tournament on April 11 at Indian Tree Golf Course.

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Goals for Lakewood’s Evan Woods to lead the boys in the 5A Jeffco Lacrosse League.

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Hits, three RBI for Ralston Valley’s senior Niklavs Levensteins in a 7-4 baseball win over Lakewood on April 14.

Standout Performers Billy Wahl, Ralston Valley The sophomore singled home the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning in a 4-3 baseball win over Dakota Ridge on April 10.

Tyler Mattingley, Faith Christian The senior pitched a 5-inning no-hitter, walked one and struck out 12 in a 10-0 win over Jefferson Academy on April 14.

In the second game of the doubleheader, Mattingley went 2-for-3 in a 3-0 win.

Jenna Colombo, Arvada West The senior collected the game-winning goal in a 1-0 girls soccer triumph over Lakewood on April 10.

Trey Towndrow, Green Mountain The sophomore had a pair of goals and an assist in a 4-3 boys lacrosse win over Conifer on April 11.

Lexi Mueldener, Ralston Valley The junior took medalist honors at the Jeffco 5A girls golf tournament held April 11 at Indian Tree Golf Course with a 3-over-par 77.

Myria Garcia, Lakewood The sophomore had two goals to spark a 3-0 girls soccer victory over George Washington on April 13.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from west metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

oungsters take part in different sports growing up. Some sports turn out to be enjoyable and fun but others are avoided.

For me, track and field is a sport which I enjoy watching and I admire the competitors. However, when you are small, slow and can’t jump, track isn’t an OVERTIME ideal endeavor.

Pole vaulting is one of the events at a track and field meet that most people like to watch, but it appears very difficult to do, especially after watching a practice session last week.

Jim Benton “I still question whether kids like pole vaulting or not,” said Legend pole vault coach Kevin Carberry. “It is very challenging. A lot of people like it because it looks neat, it looks cool but it is one of the more technical events.

“I say this not in a bad sense but anybody can go run. Don’t get me wrong, there is technique and there is improvement in running. Anybody can go long jump. You can’t just grab a pole and jump. There’s a little bit more to it.”

Pole vaulting can be scary. Sprinting down a runway, planting a large pole and vaulting 12, 13, 14, 15 feet in the air, turning over the bar and then coming down into the protective pads has built in dangers. Pole vaulters have often been called daredevils.

“You are running into a wall with a stick,” said Chaparral pole vault coach Tom Ellis.

Chaparral’s Justin Sandberg, who has the second highest vault in the state this season, hurt his lower back when he landed short on the pads near the pit during a practice session at the school on April 11.

Paramedics were called but he was transported by his dad for medical attention. Sandberg suffered no fractures and the measures were taken as a precaution at practice. He is expected to be compete this week.

“Yes, like all sports there can be risks,” said Ellis. “The entire pole vault community works hard to make it as safe as possible for athletes. The padding has got much better and bigger. All coaches are required to take online safety courses.

The athletes are weighed in at meets and all poles are checked to meet the safety requirements for competition.”

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Arvada West girls soccer suffers first conference loss

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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LAKEWOOD — It’s early, but Columbine took the driver’s seat in the girls soccer Class 5A Jeffco League on April 13.

With the temps in the 30s, the Rebels (7-2, 3-0 in league) stayed hot at Lakewood Memorial Field with a 2-0 victory over Arvada West. The win gave Columbine a 1-game lead over the rest of the field in 5A Jeffco three games into conference play.

“You always want to be in the lead and control your own destiny,” Columbine coach Brian Todd said after the Rebels’ fifth straight victory.

“We’ve got a tough league.

Jeffco is a great league in 5A and 4A.” Columbine, No. 7 in the CHSAANow.com 5A girls soccer poll, haven’t lost since a 1-0 setback to defending 5A state champion Mountain Vista on March 15.

Chatfield (5-3-1, 2-1) dropped its first conference game of the season earlier in the day at the North Area Athletic Complex. Ralston Valley (4-5, 2-1) defeated the Chargers 2-0 to give the winner of the AWest/Columbine showdown sole possession of first in the conference.

“We want to lead the league all season and our goal is to be league champs again,” Columbine senior Skylar Alward said. “Our main goal is to win

Arvada West junior Madison Johnson (17) and Columbine sophomore Peyton Weber (15) battle to control the ball during a Class 5A Jeffco League game April 13 at Lakewood Memorial Field.

The Wildcats suffered their first league loss with a 2-0 defeat to the defending 5A Jeffco champs.

Arvada West senior Hallie Smith (6) goes airborne for a header with Columbine senior Kaitlyn Weiser, right, on April 13 at Lakewood Memorial Field. A-West suffered a 2-0 loss against the Rebels.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

league and go far in playoffs.”

The current Rebels’ senior class has never not finished

atop of the 5A Jeffco standings. Columbine has earned at least a share of the con-

ference title since the 2014 season. During that stretch the Rebels have a 28-3-1 conference record.

Columbine pushed it league unbeaten streak to 17 games thanks to a stellar defensive effort and first-half goals from seniors Kaitlyn Weiser (13th minute) and Alward (31st minute).

A highlight for A-West (5-2, 2-1) was goalie Ashleigh Burr.

The junior made a number of great saves to keep the Wildcats within striking distance.

However, A-West offense couldn’t generate many offensive threats on Columbine senior goalie Madeline Samuelson, who recorded her sixth shutout in net this season.

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The low scoring affair wasn’t shocking by any means. Columbine and AWest had combined to give up just eight goals and tallied eight shutout victories in their previous 14 games.

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Max Manson of Monarch has the state’s top vault for boys at 16-feet-10 inches. Sandberg is second at 15-2.

Alex Argust of Cherry Creek is tied for fourth at 14-0 while Chaparral’s Connor Quinlan, who has gone over 15 feet during the indoor season, was sixth at 13-8.

In the girls pole vault, according to the Colorado MileSplit, Mia Manson of Monarch has the top vault at 12-8.

Legend’s Lauren Jarossy is third in the rankings at 12-4.25. Avery Viegregger of Valor Christian has the sixth best vault at 11-6 with Morgan Adsit of Douglas County and Ana George of Cherry Creek tied for eighth at 11-2.

Pat Mason, father of Max and Mia, still holds the state’s boys pole vault record of 17-7.5 while competing at Aurora Central in 1986. The girls state record is 13-9, set in 2016 by Andrea Willis of The Classical Academy.

Sandberg and Quinlan are seniors and both have their sights set on the Chaparral school record of 15-6 held

by Davis Butte.

“Pole vaulting is fun,” said Quinlan.

“It is the challenge about it because you are never going to be as good as you can be. There’s always something

to work on. It’s the challenge of getting better and beating yourself.”

Ellis points out that Sandberg and Quinlan are different but capable of reaching the school record.

“Justin has real good body control with his gymnastics ability and he has a real good vertical leap,” said Ellis. “He can dunk a basketball.

That helps. You still have to jump.

Connor is all speed and technique.

They are two different types of jumpers. Both these kids could get that record this year. Once a kid gets over 15, it’s kind of like a mark in high school. You’re like in the top like 1 percent of high school vaulters in the country.”

Jarossy, a junior, has given up club gymnastics during the track season to concentrate on improving as a pole vaulter. She has only been vaulting for 18 months.

“Pole vaulting in my opinion is a combination of speed, strength and body awareness,” said Carberry. “Obviously athleticism plays a big part in that. Lauren has done exceptionally well and is on the accelerated path.”

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Lakewood remarkable junior class scored all 11 of the Tigers’ goals. Hufford, Jacob Brunner and Pierce Holley LAKEWOOD — It wasn’t perfect, but Dakota Ridge’s boys lacrosse team was scored three goals each. Woods finished good enough April 11 to stay perfect on with two goals. It wasn’t enough as the season.

Lakewood suffered its first setback of the season.

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The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdvertiseLakewood gave up a season-high 13 Dakota Ridge coach James Foote said ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special goals. after the Eagles’ 13-11 victory at TrailConditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Lakewood didn’t allow a Dakota Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Project Drawings, Ridge goal in the first five minutes of blazer Stadium. “It was really cool as a and Project Specifications may be examined at the second half, but the Eagles ended conference to have an 8-0 team and 7-0 the following locations: 1. City of Arvada Engineering Division with three goals in the final seven team get after it. It wasn’t the cleanest - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado up 80002 2. Dodge Plan Room - www.construction.com minutes of the third quarter to get one by any means. It was fun.”

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The Tigers will host league oppoSenior Samuel Arfsten had a pair ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Hufford and Evan Woods to ITEMS cut Dakota of goals for the Eagles. Dakota Ridge’s is strong offensive and we knew it MAJOR OF WORK ARE:nents Bear Creek on April 20, and travel 1. Approximately 1,000 linear feet .of 48”to through Ridge’s lead to 12-10 with 5:23 left to play strong junior class poured in the rest of would be an offensive game. Our deChatfield on April 25.

24” welded steel pipeline However, Langfield stepped up with the Eagles’ 11 goals with Drew Eickelfense performed when we needed them Dennis Pleuss is a communications 2. Approximately 1,400 linear feet of 24” through 8” PVC pipeline a huge goal with 2:32 left to man and Carson Langfield scoring four and we came out with the win.” specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with 3. Manholes andpush valves the Public Notice looked to make one last Eagles’ lead back4.toCathodic threeprotection goals. goals each.

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Water Meter Vault Replacements, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on May 1, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Construct Connect – www.constructconnect.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after April 12, 2018. 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: 22 EA Remove & Replace 1 ½”, 2” & 3” Water Meter Vaults and Associated Interior Piping 22 EA Furnish & Install 1 ½”, 2” & 3” Water Curb Stops 44 EA Reconnect Water Service Miscellaneous items include asphalt patching, traffic control, concrete replacement and other appurtenances.

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NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office.

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Resolution 18-036: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Dylan Walker, 6315 Quaker Street, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant With C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for May 7, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No.: 402091 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice

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The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Construct Connect – www.constructconnect.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after April 12, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 14-WA-10, Project Title CITY OF ARVADA PIPELINE RELOCATIONS AHEAD OF DENVER WATER CONDUIT 16, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Project Drawings, and Project Specifications may be examined at the following locations: 1. City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 2. Dodge Plan Room - www.construction.com 3. ISqFt Plan Room 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 4. Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com 5. Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after Thursday, April 19, 2018. 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: 1. Approximately 1,000 linear feet of 48” through 24” welded steel pipeline 2. Approximately 1,400 linear feet of 24” through 8” PVC pipeline 3. Manholes and valves 4. Cathodic protection 5. Erosion control 6. Site restoration 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.

Direct all questions in writing to Mr. William Jennings, Project Engineer, at wjennings@arvada.org. The last day for questions is Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

CITY OF ARVADA Matt Knight, P.E., City Engineer

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eering 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 Public Notice Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are Totheir advertise your publicNOTICE notices 303-566-4100 OFcall PUBLIC HEARING responsible for keeping current City of ArNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meetvada Engineering Code of Standards and Speing of the Arvada City Council to be held on cifications.

MONDAY, May 7, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the MuDirect all questions in writing to Mr. William nicipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada Jennings, Project Engineer, at CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on wjennings@arvada.org. The last day for the following proposed ordinances and therequestions is Wednesday, May 2, 2018. after will consider them for final passage and adCITY OF ARVADA option. For the full text version in electronic form Matt Knight, P.E., City Engineer go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the Legal Notice No.: 402273 ordinance you wish to view. The full text version First Publication: April 19, 2018 is also available in printed form in the City Last Publication: May 3, 2018 Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have Publisher: Golden Transcript questions.

Wheat Ridge Transcript CB 18­016: An Ordinance Adopting the Floodand the Arvada Press plain Map Dated February 13, 2018, as the Official Floodplain Map of the City of Arvada, SuperPublic Notice seding That Dated September 15, 2015 CB18­017: An Ordinance Annexing Certain The following ordinances were adopted by the Land Into the City of Arvada, Dylan Walker, City Council of the City of Arvada on second 6315 Quaker Street reading following the public hearing held on April CB18­018: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain 16, 2018: Land Within the City of Arvada, Dylan Walker, Ordinance 4630: An Ordinance Annexing from Jefferson County R-1 (Residential) to City Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Ralston of Arvada R-E (Residential Estates), and Ridge, 7120 and 7000 Indiana Street Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Ordinance 4631: An Ordinance Rezoning CerArvada, Colorado, 6315 Quaker Street tain Land Within the City of Arvada, Ralston CB18­019: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Ridge, from Jefferson County A-1 and A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Land Into the City of Arvada, Sabell, 5650 Ward Development-Residential), 4.05 du/ac, and Road Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of CB18­020: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Arvada, Colorado, 7120 and 7000 Indiana Street Land Within the City of Arvada, Sabell/City of Ordinance 4632: An Ordinance Rezoning CerArvada, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) tain Land Within the City of Arvada, Olde Town to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit DevelopCommons Townhomes, from City of Arvada ment-Residential) 12 du/ac., and C-1 (ConserR-M (Residential Multi-Family) to PUD-R vation), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 18.6 of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 5650 Ward du/ac, and Amending the Official Zoning Maps Road of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 5417 and 5421 CB18­021: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Allison Street Land Within the City of Arvada, Behunin, from Ordinance 4633: An Ordinance Authorizing an City of Arvada R-L (Residential Low Density) to PUD-R (Planned Unit DevelopmentAdditional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2018 Residential), 3.9 du/ac, and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, ColorLegal Notice No.: 402272 ado, generally located southwest of the intersecFirst Publication: April 19, 2018 tion of W. 67th Avenue and Balsam Street Last Publication: April 19, 2018 CB18­022: An Ordinance Authorizing an InterPublisher: Golden Transcript governmental Agreement By and Between the Wheat Ridge Transcript City of Arvada and the Jefferson County Comand the Arvada Press munications Center Authority (Jeffcom) for a Public Notice Member Services Agreement

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, May 7, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version

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