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Arvada Kmart to close doors The store is the last in the Denver metro area

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Kmart on West 58th Avenue in Arvada has survived several rounds of store closures.

Kmart in Englewood closed in November leaving Arvada as the last metro area location.

But this time, it didn’t make the cut.

The store will close its doors Sept. 2.

“I think it’s a horrible idea,” said James Vaughn, an Arvada resident and Kmart advocate. “I think Walmart keeps coming in here and ruining all these little stores.”

Vaughn shops at the Arvada Kmart about three times a week for all his household needs. It’s his go-to store.

“I happen to love Kmart — I was raised on it,” he said while standing in the parking lot after a shopping trip. A neon yellow sign that reads “store closing” reflected in the sun behind him.

Sears Holdings, the struggling department store chain which owns Kmart, announced at the end of May that it would close another 72 Sears and Kmart stores as sales plummeted.

A notice from the company said sales dropped 31 percent in the most recent quarter, leading to a loss of $424 million. Sales have fallen for

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Kmart in Arvada is among the newest store closures announced. SHANNA FORTIER more than six straight years, despite efforts to revamp stores.

“I believe we were lucky to have it stay open as long as it did,” said Maureen Phair, executive director of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority of the Arvada store. “We’re sad to see it go, but again we feel fortunate that it stayed that long for the employees and the people that shop there.”

Kmart in Arvada, which leases the space from an investment group out of California, WLA Investments, is within the Ralston Fields Urban Renewal Project Area.

Phair met with the property owners to discuss what they would like to see in the space moving forward.

“I did tell the property owners that the one thing Arvada Urban Renewal does not want to see is a vacant big box store,” Phair said.

The property is zoned for singlestory auto retail, but Phair said AURA

would be happy with retail, residential, mixed-use or hospitality.

“We are open to all of the above and would like to see it redeveloped,” Phair said.

In Englewood a developer is looking to convert the newly vacant Kmart into self-storage and fitness with 40,000 square foot marketed to small retail and restaurant.

“We’re dedicated to trying to find a solution to keeping it from being a vacant site,” Phair emphasized. “We are not in control, so we need to work with the property owners.”

That urban renewal area has recently seen improvements including the Arvada Plaza, the new Super Walmart, Safeway and Arvada Square.

“We have done so much work in that market,” Phair said. “We don’t want to take a step backward when we’ve been moving forward in that area.”

Jeffco Public Schools will host a Support Services job fair Monday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will be held at the Jeffco Ed Center’s board room (1829 Denver West Drive #27 Golden, CO 80401). It will focus on Jeffco’s Support Services positions, including opportunities in the custodial, early childhood, facilities, food services, health services, IT, security and emergency management, and transportation departments. Representatives from each department will be on site to answer questions, assist with applications, and conduct on the spot interviews. For more information about working at Jeffco Public Schools or to speak with a team member, call the Human Resources Welcome Center at 303-982-6515. Visit the Jeffco Jobs Board for available positions: www.jeffcopublicschools. org/employment/job_board

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What Are the Implications When a Buyer Waives Appraisal in a Bidding War?

When a home is priced at or below its likely selling price based on recent sales of comparable homes, there’s a good chance in this seller’s market that multiple offers could bid it up, over the value an appraiser might give it.

So what happens then?

Fortunately, I can report that the homes I have sold for more than the value suggested by comparable sales have not, as a rule, had trouble appraising for the contract price. Showing the appraiser the multiple offers that were received can demonstrate real-world market value. Without seeing those competing offers, the appraiser might determine that the buyer paid more than they should have. The presence of multiple, nearly equal offers gives appraisers an important tool for justifying value in a rising market.

Now, let’s address how, when and why a buyer might offer to waive appraisal in an effort to win a bidding war.

With certain conditions, appraisals can be waived in part or in full. For example, a contract might state that the buyer will pay “x” dollars above the appraised value. Or the contract might state that the buyer will not demand a reduction in price regardless of the appraised value. In either case, it is important for the seller’s agent to ascertain that

the buyer is able to bring that additional money to the table.

If the buyer is borrowing 95% or more of the purchase price, you might wonder whether bringing several thousand extra dollars to the closing table is possible. This is where it is advisable for the listing agent to interview the buyer’s lender — something I do regardless of the size of the down payment. Typically, a buyer who is putting down 20% or more of the purchase price is more likely to have available cash to bring to the closing.

With Golden Real Estate’s auction approach, which maximizes the purchase price for our sellers, it is not unusual for the final price to be well above what comparable sales might suggest. And because one can never be certain that the existence of competing offers will be evidence enough for some appraisers to justify the contract price, I suggest that my buyer waive at least some of the appraisal conditions and that they provide evidence of their ability to bring extra cash to the closing table.

Few buyers start out offering to waive appraisal, but once the bidding enters a range that is considerably above a likely appraisal priced based on recent sales of comparable homes, the listing agent can and

When Will Colorado License Inspectors?

As I have mentioned before (in an article about ending regulation of HOA managers), Colorado is a “regulation-light” state, meaning that it will avoid regulating an industry without solid evidence that regulation benefits the public.

That attitude is, in part, why Colorado was the 49th state to regulate mortgage brokers when it did so in 2007, and is why the state still doesn’t regulate home inspectors. Currently, only 19 states do not license inspectors.

If it weren’t for the certification programs of two national trade associations, we would have no reasonable assurance of competence from the men and women who present themselves as “home inspectors.”

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In addition, without regulation there is no requirement that home inspectors have the kind of “errors and omissions” (E&O) insurance that other professionals — including real estate agents — must carry. Without regulation there can be no requirement for continuing education classes, just as there is no requirement for training to become a home inspector in the first place.

should encourage waving of the appraisal condition by the leading bidders.

When a lender is involved, the offer to waive the appraisal objection is not iron clad, because the buyer can still terminate based on loan objection if the appraisal ordered by the lender comes in too low for the buyer’s comfort. I’ve witnessed the scenario where a buyer who has agreed to waive appraisal objection threatens to terminate because of the low appraisal, at which point the seller offers to lower the price to keep the contract from falling. In such a case, was the appraisal objection waived? Not really.

This is similar to when a buyer agrees to purchase a home “as is” and to use the inspection objection only to terminate, not to demand any repairs. That can be a hollow promise. If, for example, the buyer decides to terminate because the furnace needs to be replaced, the seller is likely to say, “Wait!

I’ll replace the furnace!” Why? Because the seller now knows the furnace needs to be replaced and would have to disclose that fact to the next buyer. Indeed, when I’m representing a buyer in what appears to be a bidding war, I will suggest making our offer “as

is” while advising the buyer that it doesn’t mean we can’t get serious items repaired.

The only time this doesn’t work is when the seller has received a backup contract more attractive than ours. I point out to my buyer that the seller might be happy to have him or her terminate so that better back-up offer becomes the primary contract.

These two areas — appraisal and inspection — require deft skill in order to navigate the negotiation process effectively -- a good reason to employ an experienced listing agent like one of us at Golden Real Estate instead of trying the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) approach. A good listing broker can definitely justify his or her commission both in getting a higher selling price and saving money through effective negotiation.

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My listing at 5674 Fig Way is still available, and I’ll be holding it open this Saturday, July 7th, 1-4 p.m. and this Sunday, July 8th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour this home online at www.JeffcoSolarHomes.com.

Golden Listing Coming Soon from Debbi Hysmith Enjoy incredible mountain views from this special $780,000 home at 17425 Rimrock Drive! Take advantage of the opportunity to own this 3,400-square-foot 4bedroom, 3-bathroom custom home. It backs to South Table Mountain open space, with unbeatable views of the foothills! It features an extra-tall garage — tall enough for your large truck —- with a mud room and laundry room on the main level. Look for more information in next week/s column. We have created a website for this home at www.SouthGoldenHome.com, where you’ll be able to see more pictures and take a narrated video tour. That website will also have information about an open house the weekend of July 14-15. Or call your agent or Debbi Hysmith at 720-936-2443 to arrange a private showing.

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Summer learning program focuses on literacy and math The program is open to incoming kindergarten through third-graders

OTHER LOCATIONS OF THE PROGRAM Emory and Glennon Heights Elementary in Lakewood Lawrence and Swanson Elementary in Arvada

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Indie, a young alpaca, was the center of attention at Parr Elementary School. Incoming kindergarten through third grade students in the Jeffco Summer of Early Learning program took turns petting her and asking questions about her.

“Alpacas are really sweet,” said Liviana Klisis, a 12-year-old Arvada resident who is raising Indie as part of the Jeffco 4-H program. “We always raised sheep and cows, but they were market animals so they didn’t live very long, which was sad because we would raise them from babies and then we would have to send them off.”

Her alpacas though, are companion animals.

Indie was joined at the school by other 4-H animals — bunnies, a chicken and a duck who visited the school on June 27.

It was a day that students in the summer program could bring their curiosity to life.

Currently students are doing an immersion study of nonfiction

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Parr Elementary summer of early learning students feed Indie, a young alpaca, during animal day on June 27.

SHANNA FORTIER books, which includes reading about all kids of animals — everything from spiders to elephants to fish.

“I thought it would be a good idea to bring in some real animals so they could talk and write about that in the class,” said Scott Thompson, principal at Parr Elementary.

During the 6-week summer program students are working on

discovery reading, a technique where kids read and ask open-ended questions including “what do you see? What are you discovering about your animal today?”

“It’s very engaging for the kids because they are getting to make the choice about what they’re reading about and then also what they’re writing about,” said Kim Ballan-

tyne, assistant director for the Colorado Read Act for Jeffco schools.

“This feeds right into it,” Ballantyne continued while watching students interact with live animals.

“What are they doing right now?

They are discovering and exploring theses animals — real animals instead of animals just from a book.”

Parr, in Arvada, is one of seven sites for the Jeffco Summer of Early Learning program, which employs 90 teachers and serves about 900 students.

All students in the program are either on a READ plan or have been recommended by their teacher. The free program focuses on intervention around reading, writing and math. Breakfast and lunch is also served every day to participating students and their siblings under age 18.

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Arvada enjoys a sunny Bike to Work Day The day promotes biking as an alternative to driving

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Arvada resident Kevin Pyatt aims to ride his bike the 12 miles from his home to work at Regis university three times a week. The morning of June 27, he was joined on the trails by hundreds of other residents using their bicycles as transportation.

The annual Bike to Work Day drew more than 80 Arvada residents to Memorial Park while riding their bicycles to work. The park was one of three stations set up around the city to give bicyclists a break and refuel them with snacks and drinks.

Paul Brekus rides his bike, an accurate copy of the 1885 Victor bicycle — also known as penny farthing. Brekus, an Arvada resident, commutes 5.5 miles on his bike every day to work. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER

John Doyle, a 27-year Arvada resident, is retired now, but he took advantage of the camaraderie of Bike to Work Day.

Breakfast stations were scattered throughout the trails to fuel residents as they rode their bikes to work June 27.

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Jefferson County Public Library is hosting BYOB(ook) Group, a monthly themed book group at Westfax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. The group will meet the second Wednesday of the month, from 6:30-8 p.m. Each month will have a theme, rather than a specific book.

“We want to reach people who might not normally come into the library but still want that sense of community with other book lovers,” Jennifer Kim, adult services librarian, said in a news release. “The themes ensure that participants don’t feel limited to read a specific book each month, rather they allow participants to explore new genres with the flexibility to choose their own titles.”

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Police seek potential victims of child sexual predator Investigation leads to arrest of man who detectives say used internet to meet up with at-risk girls STAFF REPORT

An investigation by the Lakewood Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit led to the arrest of 47-year-old Carl Steinkamp.

The investigation, in which detectives portrayed themselves as underage girls, revealed that Steinkamp used the internet to meet up with numerous at-risk underage girls to rengage in sexual acts, according to a news release. He also might have driven around looking for at-risk girls to victimize, the release said.

When meeting the girls, Steinkamp might have been driving a black

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“I think it’s a really important thing,” Maring said of wearing a life jacket. “It’s really simple and really effective.”

In addition to the physical, Maring’s project is also about the importance of educating people how easy and simple wearing a lifejacket is.

To implement the loner station, Maring worked with Sully Tun-Ake, a park ranger with the city of Westminster.

“I think that having the life jackets

out here shows our community that we’re being proactive and that we are taking the correct steps to make sure that everyone is safe out on the water,” Tun-Ake said.

The station is now open with bilingual signage and Maring is looking to bring her project to other recreating bodies of water in Colorado.

“Completing this project was really important for me because I’ve been a girl scout for so long,” Maring said.

She joined the scouts in kindergarten and is about to start her senior year at Ralston Valley. “I put a lot of work and hours into this project. I’m proud to see what I’ve accomplished and what the community has helped me accomplish as well.”

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ou know these people when you meet them — nothing brings them down. They create their own good juju and move through life easily and effortlessly. You definitely want to hang out with them because this is their superpower and they wield it with flair wherever they go.

Positivity isn’t genetic. Anyone can develop this attitude with the associated benefits. It all begins by taking baby-steps and building solid foundation of joy and happiness. Since we all create our own reality, why not create a happy and prosperous one? The story we tell ourselves becomes our experience.

Start being positive and watch your life transform.

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1. Practice Forgiveness — of pretty much anything they encounter. They are big on forgiving themselves for the goofy things BUSINESS they occasionAIKIDO ally do. Rather than stew over a faux pas and play it over in your mind, learn the lesson and move on with a commitment to do better the next time.

2. Are Forward Glenn Bott Looking — they build positive anticipation into their day. Half the fun of anything is the anticipation of it. These

folks know this and use it to their advantage by having something each day that is unique, special, and positive.

3. Celebrate Everything — by finding joy and gratitude in everyday events they develop the “happiness addiction.” No matter how small your accomplishment take a moment to celebrate the win. This releases dopamine which gives you a shot of “good juju”. Develop the discipline to always have a new goal, however minor, and give yourself a pat on the back once it’s achieved.

4. Are Benevolent — they understand that many are “fighting”

on-line; and concerned citizens, when questioning political candidates from all parties and at all levels on their positions on issues, please be sure to ask them what their positions are on climate change/global warming. Do they agree that the negative effects have already started — higher atmospheric and ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, floods, melting glaciers, more wildfires? Do they agree that burning fossil fuels is causing increased greenhouse gasses that cause global warming? Do they agree that actions must be taken to reduce the rate of increasing greenhouse gasses — reduce the burning of fossil fuels, accelerate the conversion to solar and wind sources of energy?What do they propose to do to meet the threat of climate change/global warming?

Voters need and deserve to know the positions of political candidates on this critical issue in order to make informed decisions. So far, candidates have not been pinned down on their positions.

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editor (June 28), this time regarding the splitting of would-be immigration families, starting with describing them as led by “unfit parents.” Little does the author know, let alone empathize, with thousands of families who are fleeing brutal conditions and death in a few Central and South American countries.

Today thousands of children are suffering greatly and the pain for many will be life long! Now President Trump has reversed his position (one wonders as to his own beliefs) due to the revulsion of the great majority of good Americans. But the problem of restoring uncounted families is still in the works, given the total lack of planning in the easy taking of children of all ages. The court order to do so in a limited time will be a test of the skills of many human service and other government workers in bringing these families back together again.

The venom of attitudes such as the author’s in referring to these victims as “riff raff ” as well as the careless mandates of our president should bring

s we approach the 242nd Anniversary of the birth of our nation, it often escapes our attention that the real birthday of our nation just passed. On June 21, we celebrated the 230th Anniversary of our Constitution’s official ratification, and our establishment as the United States of America.

Of course, the birth of our HITTING nation was not without birthing pains. There was the failed HOME attempt at a Confederation, there were riots and deaths in New York, savage attacks in the press, a duel or two, and some compromises which, while they allowed the Union to form, also left the inevitability of a war over slavery. It was far from perfect. I suppose a country that is formed out of a war has little choice but to own the fact Michael Alcorn that violence — both rhetorical and real — is a part of political life.

Those imperfections are starting to show.

There is no way to minimize the depths to which our national debate has sunk lately. I am deeply troubled by what seems to be almost daily escalations in our war of words, and am concerned that the war of words will soon become a war of fists, or worse.

I know each side of the debate believes the problem is isolated on the other side, but, it is clearly the case that both sides are to blame.

When the one side allows White Supremacist parades to happen unchecked, and the other side has a party leader calling for harassment of political opponents with organized groups of people waiting to drive political opposition out of public spaces, it’s all bad.

But take some comfort in the fact that it’s not unprecedented.

The Republic has survived any number of times in which it seemed like we were on the brink of teetering off a cliff, and, each time, it has stepped back from the precipice. Or, perhaps, to be more accurate, was yanked back from plummeting by men of singular strength and character. Indeed, the fact that we are even here to debate, as one nation, is a testament to our ability to overcome our political differences.

The U.S. Constitution was, in many regards, a paean to compromise: the Electoral College and the Senate are both acknowledgment that simple mob rule is not enough for us, while still being deferential to democratic principles. And, yes, it’s unfortunate that slavery was left intact in the Constitution, but it also put in place the means to abolish it.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kudos on clean car call I am writing to commend Governor John Hickenlooper on his Executive Order for Colorado to join 13 other states in adopting the Advanced Clean Cars standards. As his term comes to an end, it is heartening to see bold leadership that will have a permanent impact on our climate and clean air.

It is time for Coloradans to stand behind the Governor’s decision and support this rule.

Over the summer, the Air Quality Control Commission will accept comments and hold public hearings to determine whether to implement lowemission vehicle standards, zero-emission vehicle standards, or both. We need to tell them in no uncertain terms that we want the maximum benefits to our environment, a commitment to reduce pollution and sell more clean cars.

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their internal battles and life for them is a struggle. By offering a smile of taking a moment to listen to others and offering heartfelt encouragement it can transform their day. They take the time to do this.

5. Engage in Fulfilling Activities — They like to maintain momentum of their projects and goals. They know that by stopping and making excuses it’s very easy to keep procrastinating and not start again. They trust their gut and rest as needed but never lose sight of their vision/goal. Part of being alive is to actively participate in the creation of your dreams.

6. Assume 100 percent Responsibility — no matter what happens they take responsibility. By doing this they maintain their personal power. Blam-

welcoming words of our Statue of Liberty and, indeed, the words of Jesus regarding “kindness to strangers” and better treatment of the poor and other unfortunates in our society as recorded in the early chapters of Matthew in the New Testament Bible.

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ing means you give your power away to someone or something and assumed the role of a victim. The flip side of this is comparing yourself to others.

Positive people know we all have our own journeys and associated baggage.

They know from experience that comparisons are a waste of time. Positive people realize they can change what isn’t to their liking.

7. Have an Attitude of Acceptance — if something doesn’t go as planned they take a moment to study the event and learn the lesson. Everything that comes their way helps them — either directly or by helping them become wiser and more flexible. They are their own masters.

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Why did the Constitution survive the acrimony of those hot weeks of debate in Philadelphia? Because the man in charge of the Convention was so widely respected that he could bend the delegates to his will.

How did the first Cabinet manage to survive the upheavals of creating a new government? Because that same man was so beloved that he could keep the hot-headed egos of his Secretaries in check. George Washington has never been viewed as the intellectual equal of Jefferson, Madison or Hamilton, but there is no question that he was wiser and more commanding than any man in American History.

Who is that man or woman today, who has the good will, the character, and the strength to make either side lay down their arms for the common good. Where will he or she come

from? And how much further do we have to go down this road before we come together to find that person?

Liberty, Freedom, Democracy not only encourage but occasionally require that we have periods of acrimony such as this. But they also tend to provide us with the talents to pick ourselves up again, afterwards.

This July 4th, I’m thinking about the genius that is America. And I’m wondering (but not really wondering) if any of those men and women we just cast votes for in our primaries have the wisdom, the strength of will, or the courage to bring us back together.

And I’m looking everywhere (except Washington, D.C.), trying to find that person.

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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Children enjoy the award-winning water feature at Centennial Center Park. The quality of the feature has made it a state-wide draw. COURTESY PHOTO already off to a promising start, with its busiest June yet, according to Joann Cortez, communications director with the Hyland Hills district.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Ray LaMontagne at Red Rocks There are artists who have been making solid music for years, and after their initial splash is made, listeners start to take them for granted.

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Riders get some thrills at one of Water World’s rides named after a Colorado river.

CLARKE READER “The response from our community has been overwhelming, especially after two years of preparation,” said Ron Hopp, executive director of Foothills. “It’s a free option for people that gets them out enjoying the outdoors.”

Located in Centennial Center Park, the city of Centennial has an award-winning splash pad that, along with the rest of the park, is a state-wide draw, according to Allison Wittern, public information manager with the city. She said children from all over the metro area are bused in during the summer to splash around.

In addition to three ever-popular outdoor pools at three of its recreation centers, Lakewood also has the Ray Ross Splash Pad and Surfside Spray Park, the latter of which is the city’s newest water feature and has been growing in popularity every year.

“Whenever people discover Surfside, they can’t believe it,” Scheck said.

Of course, no article on aquatic entertainment would be complete without mentioning the state’s — and indeed, one of the country’s — largest water park, Water World.

Located on 64 acres and featuring more than 50 attractions, including the brand-new Glacier Run, the park has drawn in more than 15 million people in its 39 years of operation. And 2018 is

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s someone who has visited countless art galleries over the years, a common question I have is what it takes to be a model for one of these artworks. Who has that special something that inspires an artist to take up their brush and create?

For local artists Jonathan Saiz and Wes Magyar’s 7,000 Reasons Pop-Up Project, all it takes is $143 and a desire to commemorate oneself or something one loves in an oil painting.

“The contemporary art world and society as a whole has become so cynical” Magyar said. “We wanted to do something joyful and optimistic, and these one-of-a-kind commissioned works seem like a good place to start.”

COMING The pair partnered ATTRACTIONS with the Arvada Center to help the project get to its goal of creating 7,000 7-inch by 7-inch oil paintings over the course of seven months.

Paintings are $143 and orders are being taken through Aug. 11. Completed portraits will be on display during a speClarke Reader cial pop-up exhibition at the Arvada Center through Nov. 11.

“A lot of people want their pets painted first, and then end up wanting to add others,” Saiz said. “We just want a variety of people to realize that contemporary art is being created for them, not for rich collectors in big cities.”

Some of the portraits are already on display at the center, and subjects include a couple adorable dogs and curator Collin Parson’s new son.

“As a recent new father, I immediately thought an original portrait of our new son would be a great gift for my wife as I saw Wes and Jon’s 7,000 Reasons project online,” Parson explained. “She immediately burst into tears when I gave it to her, and thought: What if we can bring as much joy to Arvada Center patrons and their loved ones? We’re excited to have the project here, as it’s truly accessible and so optimistic.”

To purchase a portrait and for more information, visit the center at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 720-898-7200 or visit www. arvadacenter.org/7000reasons.

Water World remains massive draw to north Denver here are about 97 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year, which means there’s a good chance residents are going to need to find ways to beat the heat several times as the summer goes on.

Luckily, most communities have the perfect way to stay cool — water features.

Whether it’s a splash pad and outdoor at places like Centennial, Littleton or Golden or massive water parks like Hyland Hills’ Water World in Federal Heights, there’s something for every age to enjoy and cool off.

“As we went through our master plan update process, we discovered how important water features are to our residents,” said Allison Scheck, public engagement and operations manager with Lakewood. “Not only do they provide release from the heat, but they can be affordable options for families to get together and play.”

Splash pads — water features in public places that don’t feature much standing water and include fountain sprayers and other active water features - can be found in popular city locations like Englewood’s civic center or Olde Town Arvada, but many communities are going above and beyond with their pads.

The Foothills Park and Recreation District, located in the southern region of Jefferson County, recently unveiled a newly renovated Clement Park Splash Park. The original water fountain at the location was built in 1987, so in its new form, it now includes Colorado elements such as boulders, water curtains, and a creek-like waterway, as well as new shelters that will be available for rental in order to accommodate birthday parties and gatherings.

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“We’re a place that has so many amenities, including all kinds of food and cabana rental options, but it is important to us that those are optional,” she added. “We allow people to bring in their own food and drinks, so if a family simply wants to pay admission and not a dollar more, they don’t need to.”

Water World is home to all manner of attractions, from child-friendly areas like Wally World and Turtle Bay to family-friendly experiences like Lost River of the Pharaohs and Voyage to the Center of the Earth, as well more thrilling options like the Skyline Speed Slides.

But what many people aren’t aware of is Water World is publicly owned, so all the money spent there goes to Hyland Hills’ many recreational sports offerings for children in the district.

“We’re constantly evaluating ways we can improve things or change them to be more in line in with what people want,” Cortez said. “We bring money to community programs, local businesses benefit from all the visitors, and most importantly, we’ve provided countless memories to families over the years.”

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Folk-rock singer Ray LaMontagne is one of these artists.

Since he released his debut in 2004, the New Hampshire-born troubadour with a voice that could stop a train in its track has gone beyond the heartbreaking acoustic tunes to more psychedelic rock. His latest album, “Part of the Light,” is one of his most cohesive and rockingest albums yet.

Ray LaMontagne will be performing at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. on July 10.

Opener Neko Case is the perfect partner for LaMontagne — she’s also been a fixture of the alternative music scene since the early 2000s, and in all that time she has kept her howling hurricane of a voice. She also

Arvada • Olde Town Water Fountain West 57th Avenue and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard www.arvada.org/city-hall/sports-recreation/olde-town-water-fountain-opens • Ralston Central Park and Splash Pad 5850 Garrison St. www.arvada.org/explore/sports-recreation/ralston-central-park-update Broomfield • The Bay Aquatic Park 250 Spader Way www.broomfield.org/2651/The-BayAquatic-Park Castle Rock • The Plaza Splash Pad 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway www.crgov.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/-124 • Festival Park Splash Pad 300 Second St. www.crgov.com/FestivalPark Centennial • Centennial Center Park 13050 E. Peakview Ave. www.centennialco.gov/Open-SpaceParks/centennial-center-park.aspx Englewood • Pirates Cove

released an album just a month ago, “Hell-On,” and it’s reliably great.

Don’t miss the bulletproof bill — head over to www.redrocksonline. com for tickets.

Up on the roof to help young people As Carole King and Gerry Goffin once wisely observed, “up on the roof/everything is all right.” That’s the same feeling attendees will experience at the Summer Soirée.

Hosted by Speakeasy Soirée Entertainment, the Summer Soirée will be held on the rooftop patio of Cherry Creek’s Room and Board, 222 Detroit St. in Denver, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, July 15.

The event will feature La Pompe Jazz and Banshee Tree performing original tunes and jazz classics, Swingin’ Denver providing swing dance lessons and performances throughout the evening, and the

1225 W. Belleview Ave. www.piratescovecolorado.com/ • Civic Center splash pad 1000 Englewood Parkway • Cornerstone Park 5150 Windermere St. www.ssprd.org/cornerstone-park Federal Heights • Water World 8801 N. Pecos St. www.waterworldcolorado.com Golden • Splash 3151 Illinois St. www.splashingolden.com Highlands Ranch • Civic Green Park 9370 Ridgeline Blvd. www.highlandsranch.org/civic-green-park Lakewood • Carmody Outdoor Pool 2200 S. Kipling St. www.lakewood.org/Carmody/ • Glennon Heights Pool 10600 W. Virigina Ave. www.lakewood.org/GlennonHeightsPark/ • Morse Park Pool 8180 W. 20th Ave. www.lakewood.org/MorsePark/

party rounds out with signature craft cocktails, an assortment of samples from liquor and wine partners, and food from Illegal Pete’s.

The best part? All proceeds benefit Youth on Record, a not-for-profit organization empowering Colorado’s underserved youth to achieve their academic, artistic and personal best by employing local, professional artists as their educators. For tickets, visit www.SpeakeasySoiree.com.

Lend Miners Alley a ‘Tenor’ One of the greatest experiences a person can have with other people is laughing together, and that’s what theatrical farces excel in providing. Which means those looking for laughs this summer should start heading into Golden.

Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., is presenting Tony Award-winner “Lend Me A Tenor”

• Ray Ross Splash Pad 680 S. Harlan St. www.lakewood.org/RayRossPark/ • Surfside Spray Park 5330 W. 9th Ave. www.lakewood.org/Surfside/ Littleton area • Clement Park Splash Park 7306 W. Bowles Ave. www.ifoothills.org/splash-park/ Northglenn • E.B. Rains Park 11701 Community Center Dr. www.northglenn.org/ebrains Parker • H2O’Brien Pool 10795 Victorian Drive www.parkerrec.com/H2OBrien-Pool Thornton • Carpenter Park 3498 E. 112th Ave. www.cityofthornton.net/recreation/facilities/Pages/carpenter-park.aspx Westminster • Westminster Center Park 4801 W. 92nd Ave. www.cityofwestminster.us/ParksRecreation/Parks,TrailsOpenSpace/WestminsterCenterPark

as its summer show. Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Warren Sherrill, the show runs from July 13 through Aug. 19. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Sundays.

The show takes place during the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company.

Before a performance of “Otello,” the production’s world-famous tenor goes missing, possibly due to troubles in his marriage. What follows is an evening of madcap fun.

Tickets are available by calling 303935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.

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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THINGS to DO this week’s TOP FIVE

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Puppets & Things on Strings: 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 12 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

“HMS Pinafore” or “The Lass That Loved a Sailor”: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Tickets: https://lakewood.showare.com/eventperformances. asp?evt=292; 303-987-7845; or tickets@lakewood.org. Learn more at http://elps.org/h-ms-pinafore/ Evergreen Players Presents “9 to 5 The Musical”: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays, from July 13 to Aug. 5 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Call 303-6744934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org.

‘Lend Me a Tenor’: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, from July 13 to Aug. 19 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Contact 303-935-3044 or minersalley.com.

MUSIC

Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 at the Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Hazel Miller Band performs, with Franny & The Jets opening.

Call 303-987-7845 or go to http:// www.lakewood.org/SummerConcerts Free Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12 (The Crystal Swing Band); Thursday, July 19 (Stereo Collision) at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada.

In case of rain, concerts move to Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Intro to Line Dance: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Thursdays from July 12 to Aug. 30 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

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ART

“Lost in the Woods”: juried exhibit by the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists is on display through Sunday, July 22 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Opening reception from 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June

Annual Summer BBQ and Festival of Games: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at Morse Park, 8180 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Democrats and unaffiliated voters invited to meet and eat with 2018 candidates for office in Jefferson County. Proceeds will support the Jeffco Dems candidates. Go to https://tinyurl.com/DemsBBQ. Golden Summer Jam: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Live music by three Golden bands, The Great Salmon Famine, Chris Thomson & Friends, and Burn it Blue. Explore the more than 100 locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses at the museum, and take a ride on the Galloping Goose Railway. Learn more at http://www.goldencivicfoundation.org/ Wild Sense: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Denver Museum of Nature & Science educator

30. Learn more at http://www. valkariefineart.com/ Beaded Wrap Bracelet Tutorial: 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 6 at Balefire Goods, 7417 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Led by Jen Forker. Cost includes all materials to craft one bracelet. Sign up at https://balefiregoods.com/products/chanluu-style-wrap-bracelet-class.

Photography by Jeff Strahl: exhibit opening from 6-8 p.m.

Friday, July 6 at Balefire Goods, 7417 Grandview, Arvada.

Strahl will exhibit his Vallari series, which explores modernday goddesses representing music, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature and photography. Exhibit runs through July.

Art Classes: painting, 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesdays from July 10 to Aug. 21; stained glass, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays from July 11-25; scrapbooking and card making, 3-5 p.m.

Monday, July 16; art basics, 1-3 p.m. Fridays from July 13 to Aug. 17 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Sewing Basics: 5-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays from July 11 to Aug. 1 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

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guides explorers as they smell out their food like a squirrel, hunt in the dark like a raccoon, and use infrared detection to see prey like a snake.

Historic Brewing with Avery Brewing Company: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 13 at Golden History Museum and Park, 923 10th St., Golden. Led by Travis Rupp, lecturer at CU Boulder, and beer archaeologist and innovation & wood cellar manager at Avery Brewing Company, lecture is on the development of his Ales of Antiquity Series. The program will focus on his most recent research regarding early monastic brewing, ancient beer culture in the environs of the Dead Sea, and ancient Iberian brewing. He will also discuss his newest project, which brings the Ales of Antiquity Series home to Golden. Registration required. Learn more at https://www.goldenhistory.org/event/travisrupp-ales-of-antiquity-series/?instance_id=265.

Art in Action Sale: 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 13 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at The Action Center, 8755 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Free admission; sales benefit The Action Center.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/ events/2121423504743854/

Navajo Weavings Show, Sale: Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden.

Sale hours: 4-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Go to http://www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

FOOD

Food Truck Fridays: 5-9 p.m. Fridays at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Bands, drinks, automotive gallery and more.

Donations accepted for a different organization at each event. Friday, July 13 (Food For Thought); Friday, July 27 (National Police 9 Association); Friday, Aug. 10 (Morgan Adams Foundation) and Fridays, Aug. 24 and Sept. 14 (Jefferson County Business Education Alliance). Donation amount is up to each guest. Learn more at www.lamarstreetcenter.com or call 303-424-0208.

Lunchbox Express/Free Summer Lunch for Kids: 11-11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday, through Aug. 17 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Open to anyone ages 18 and younger. First come, first served.

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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.

Olde Town Telescope Night: 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, July 6 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Drop in to look through a telescope and learn about some nighttime nature. Meet in the center square just west of the library anytime from dusk to 10 p.m. No need to sign up.

Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Teens will play mini golf on a glow-in-the-dark course.

Snacks provided.

Open All Breed Horse Shows: July 8, Aug. 19 and Sept. 9. At Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Registration at 7:30 a.m.; classes at 8:30 a.m. Call or text 720-935-2026 or 720-5603646 or email coloradostockhorse@yahoo.com. Go to www. coloradostockhorse.com for entry forms and information.

Party Bridge: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 and July 24 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Welcome Meet and Greet: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

HEALTH

Healthy Back Workshop: 12:30-

1:30 p.m. Saturdays, July 7 to July 28 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada.

Learn more at http://www.damselflyyogaspa.com/ Creating a Healthy Home: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at Natural Grocers, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Get tips and tricks on creating a healthy home environment. Go to www.naturalgrocers. com/events.

A Taste of Mindfulness: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, July 8 (Favorites) and July 15 (Letting Go) at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada. Classes in the mindful eating and yoga series include discussion and yoga. Learn more at http://www.damselflyyogaspa. com.

Eye Glass Servicing: 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 9 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Checks: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Stress, Hormones and Health: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at Malone’s Clubhouse Grill, 14455 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Free dinner seminar. RSVP at 303-566-0610; seating is limited.

Yogalates: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursdays from July 12 to Aug. 30 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. Experience health benefits of pilates and yoga.

Parkinson’s Care Partners: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, July 13 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org.

Power of Probiotics: 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 14 at Natural Grocers, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.naturalgrocers. com/events. Eating fermented, probiotic-rich foods will keep your gut, and you, healthy.

Lutheran Medical Center Open House: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 14 at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Check out the medical center’s new birth-center style room and celebrate its baby-friendly designation. Go to https://bitly. com/ to register.

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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Forty girls participate in STEM camp at Mines Weeklong camp aims to show ‘diversity helps performance’

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some 40 seventh-and-eighth grade girls spent a week of their summer vacation learning how to isolate DNA, participating in a scavenger hunt at the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum and investigating a mock crime scene.

“It’s fun to see them excited about doing this,” said Judith Klein-Seetharaman, the director of bioscience and bioengineering at the Colorado School of Mines. “And they’re learning a lot.”

From June 25-29, the 40 girls participated in the GE Girls at Mines Camp — a workshop designed to help girls discover career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.

The camp provides them with exposure to research early on, the opportunity to engage in many different STEM disciplines and learn about the contributions women have made in science, Klein-Seetharaman said.

“There are big challenges in the world and in the future,” said Jenifer Shafer, an associate professor in

Emily Nguyen and Cate Buckstein, both students at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School, learn about isolating DNA on June 27 in a lab on the Colorado School of Mines campus during the GE Girls at Mines Camp.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN Mines’ chemistry department. “Having women engaged in solving these problems is important to help find the best solutions to these problems, now and in the future.”

All the girls attending the camp are students from Alameda International Junior/Senior High School and

D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School.

These two Jefferson County schools were chosen because of a connection with their staff and Mines staff and faculty. The camp is offered to the girls free of charge, and the campers came as recommendations from their teachers.

Judith Klein-Seetharaman, the director of bioscience and bioengineering at the Colorado School of Mines, left, works with Lindsay Treese, a student at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School, on her DNA sample on June 27 during the GE Girls at Mines Camp.

GE Girls is a program sponsored by General Electric that started in 2011 with a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology SEE STEM, P19

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(MIT). It has since grown to offering the camps at about 20 universities across the U.S., and at the University of Zurich in Switzerland and Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico.

This is the first year for it to be offered at Mines.

“Both GE and Mines have STEM everywhere,” Shafer said. “It seemed like a natural opportunity to be able to engage girls in STEM.” The GE Corporation has an initiative to have 20,000 women in technical roles by 2020. Likewise, Mines President Paul Johnson is driving an effort

“We made ice cream with liquid nitrogen. I thought that was really cool.” — Sophia Fry, D’Evelyn Junior/ Senior High School. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN

“I’m interested in performing arts, so I get to step out of my comfort zone.

It’s been fun learning different aspects of STEAM.” — Citlali Solis, Alameda International Junior/Senior High School.

to increase female enrollment to 40 percent by 2024, the school’s 150th anniversary.

“The GE Girls initiative helps fill that pipeline of future engineers, scientists and technologists,” said Jill Berg, a senior engineer at Baker Hughes, a GE company, in Longmont.

Graduates of the GE Girls program have opportunities to pursue college scholarships through the GE Women’s Network and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

“In general, companies have realized that diversity helps performance,” Shafer said. “Having a company like GE supporting these educational initiatives is crucial for advancing the diversity challenge of engaging women in science.”

“I’ve enjoyed all the science stuff. We got to see our own DNA without a microscope.” — Julianne McCollough, D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School.

“We got to program robots to do things like pick up Legos and move them around.” — Ava Anderson, D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School.

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Closure of Heritage Amusement Park marks end of an era ‘Something of yesteryear’ attraction closes as part of recent arbitration agreement

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was a small amusement park — one of the last few remaining in the country. But for what it lacked in size, Heritage Amusement Park made up for it with big memories.

“Looking back, I wonder how much of my childhood allowance was spent at that theme park,” said Laura Powers, 25, who was born and raised in Golden. “Probably a lot of it, despite all of our tricks to get

free things. There were some summers that my friends and I would walk to Heritage Square every day.”

After about 20 years in business, owner Alan Bader permanently closed Heritage Amusement Park and the Garden Grill restaurant on June 30.

The amusement park and restaurant were the last remaining components of Heritage Square, a longtime entertainment and tourist destination at 18301 W. Colfax Avenue.

“I’m going to miss seeing all the kids having a good time,” Bader said. But it wasn’t just about the children, he added. The parents “remember it from when they were a kid, and it takes them back. The attractions are different, but the experiences are probably similar.”

The three go-cart courses were popular attractions at Heritage Amusement Park.

The park closed on June 30. It was the last business in operation at Heritage Square — a longtime entertainment and tourist destination at 18301 W. Colfax Ave.

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HERITAGE FROM PAGE 20

tion of Heritage Square in February 2015 and by October and November of that year, most of the businesses had closed.

The popular Alpine Slide operated for 37 seasons before it closed.

The Golden Optimists — a nonprofit volunteer-run bicycle recycle program — operated out of Heritage Square for about 20 or 25 years. It has since relocated to the Connections Learning Center, 1200 Johnson Road, in Golden.

“It was incredible having a safe, clean area nearby that they (children) could wander and explore, spending their pennies at Notz Landing or Aspen Lee,” said Laura Powers’ mother Jill. “It was a perfect place for kids and families, and I cherish the memories. It’s so sad that future generations will not have this same experience.”

The amusement park was like something from yesteryear to people, Bader said. It was a pay-asyou-ride system with no admission or parking fees, rarely were there long lines for any of the rides and families could bring their own picnic lunches.

“People who enjoyed the park felt like they had something that nobody else had,” Bader said.

The closure follows various disputes during the past two years between Bader and the property’s landlord Martin Marietta.

Peter Bovis with Martin Marietta issued the following statement in October last year: “The amusement park demanded an arbitration of issues under its lease with Martin Marietta. Martin Marietta responded with its own claims to be arbitrated. Those issues are now being resolved in a private arbitration process, so Martin Marietta is not free to comment further on the issues or the process.”

Bader noted the issues have since “been resolved to the satisfaction of End of an era both parties.”

Before it became Heritage “We certainly had our differences Square, the theme park was called in the past,” Bader said, “but the Magic Mountain. It was designed settlement was good for both parby Marco Engineering of Los Anties.” geles — made up of former DisneyCancellation of the leases for the land employees. However, it went Garden Grill and Heritage Amusebankrupt and was only open from ment Park — which previously had 1957 to Labor Day weekend in 1960, lease options until 2039 — was part said Bob McLaughlin, an amuseof the settlement.

Public Notice ment park historian and author Martin Marietta announced its NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meetof “Magic Mountain,” a book that plans to close the commercial por-

recounts the history of the theme and particularly the Aspen Lee store. park.

“This building was the iconic Heritage Square opened in 1971, landmark of the place — the signaboasting a Victorian-themed shopture building used in publications. ping village It’s a very unique Storybook-style and the Herilandmark,” Gardner said, “and a tage Square most unique piece of American Opera House, history.” among other He added it can be preserved in attractions. The place or its removable tower and opera house facades could be taken down and later became the placed on a new frame elsewhere.

Heritage Square Bader began his career at HeriMusic Hall and tage Square when he took over the home to the Garden Grill restaurant in 1998. He Heritage Square opened the amusement park in 1999 Children’s Thewith four kiddie rides. By its closing Alan Bader atre. Both the date, it boasted about 20 attractions Music Hall and including an arcade, three go-cart owner, Heritage the Children’s courses, a Ferris wheel and other Amusement Park Theatre closed adult rides, bumper boats, paddle in 2013. Howboats and a zip line. ever, in 2015, It may be possible to relocate the the Children’s amusement park, but it’s not probTheatre started able, Bader said, adding he would again at Miners Alley Playhouse in have to work with someone or an downtown Golden. organization that “understands its “Heritage Amusement Park’s closbenefit to the community.” ing is a sad ending to a dream born “Almost anything is more profitPublic Notice over 60 years ago,” McLaughlin said. able than an amusement park,” “It’s been quite a roller coaster ride.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bader said. bids for the The amusementSealed industry isconstruction a toughof City of Heritage Square was a place where Arvada, Project No. 17-SR-05, Ralston Trunk Sewer Regrade will the be received office of business, particularly when landat the families “could ride, play, act, eat, the City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 24, becomes more valuable than the shop, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud. visit, bring friends, make memThe BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisebusiness it occupies.” ories, watch plays, listen to music, ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Martin Marietta Heriwitness shootouts of the Old West, Terms bought and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Spetage Square in cial December 2011 and even get married,” Gardner said.

Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bidof Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performdemolition of many the build“It has been a big piece of the ance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist ings began early Martin and 2016.

References, Sample documents, heart and the of Golden,” he said. “As an hisDrawings may be examined at the Marietta could Project not be reached by torian I will always call Magic Mounfollowing locations: press time for an on theDivision tain a successful failure. For it failed • Cityupdate of Arvada Engineering - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 demolition. at becoming the next Disneyland but • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents at Of the remaining original ele- may be obtained succeeded at achieving its ultimate www.bidnetdirect.com on or after July 5, 2018. ments worth saving, Rick may Gardner, goal Bid documents also be obtained at the of-of making families happy. It had fice of the County City Engineer upon payment of a Golden and Jefferson hisultimately succeeded in doing just $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

Public Notice ESTIMATEDtrestle QUANTITIES that for half a century.” torian, points to the entrance

“People who enjoyed the park felt like they had something that nobody else had,”

ing of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, July 16, 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 is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB 18-028: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Among the City of Arvada, Town of Bow Mar, City of Edgewater, City of Golden, City of Lakewood, City of Littleton, Town of Morrison, Town of Superior, City of Westminster, City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County for a Jefferson County Collaborative Transportation Forum Agreement to Establish the Jefferson County Collaborative Transportation Forum, a Formal Committee of Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) CB18-029: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, White Annexation No. 2, 7519 Simms Street CB18-030: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, White, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to R-L (Residential-Low Density), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 7519 Simms Street CB18-031: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Legacy Senior Residences, from City of Arvada R-L (Residential-Low Density) and B-2 (General Business) to PUD-BPR (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional/Residential), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, Generally Located Southwest of W. 64th Avenue & Sheridan Boulevard, and Comprised of 5430 W. 64th Avenue and a Vacant Parcel CB18-032: An Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the City of Arvada Police Money Purchase Retirement Plan Regarding Contributions

Public Notices City and County Public Notice

The following ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on July 2, 2018: Ordinance 4645: An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Sec. 62-39, Criminal Mischief, of Article II, Miscellaneous Offenses, of Chapter 62, Offenses, of the Arvada City Code Legal Notice No.: 402771 First Publication: July 5, 2018 Last Publication: July 5, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, July 16, 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 is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB 18-028: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Among the City of Arvada, Town of Bow Mar, City of Edgewater, City of Golden, City of Lakewood, City of Littleton, Town of Morrison, Town of Superior, City of Westminster, City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County for a Jefferson County Collaborative Transportation Forum Agreement to Establish the Jefferson County Collaborative Transportation Forum, a Formal Committee of Denver Regional Council of Governments

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Legal Notice No.: 402770 First Publication: July 5, 2018 Last Publication: July 5, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-SR-05, Ralston Trunk Sewer Regrade will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 24, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertise-

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-SR-05, Ralston Trunk Sewer Regrade will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 24, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after July 5, 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: • 350 LF Furnish & Install 36” PVC Sanitary Sewer • 920 LF Furnish & Install 36” RCP Storm Sewer • 5 EA Furnish & Install 5’ Dia. Manhole • 1 EA Remove & Replace Water Meter Vault (1.5” Service) Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, and other appurtenances.

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

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

OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • 350 LF Furnish & Install 36” PVC Sanitary The following variances from the Land DevelopSewer ment Code (LDC) have been requested: • 920 LF Furnish & Install 36” RCP Storm Sewer VAR2018-0011, Lark Richardson, 13467 W. • 5 EA Furnish & Install 5’ Dia. Manhole 70th Pl., (1) to construct a detached garage set• 1 EA Remove & Replace Water Meter Vault back seven-feet from the east, side lot line when (1.5” Service) Section 6.2.1 of the LDC requires a twenty-foot Miscellaneous items include connections to setback; and, (2) to construct a ten-foot-long existing facilities, traffic control, and other driveway as measured from the back of the appurtenances. sidewalk when Section 10.1.6 of the LDC reBidders, subcontractors and suppliers must quires a minimum driveway length of eighteenbe familiar with the current City of Arvada feet.

Engineering Code of Standards and SpecificadvertiseofyourHearing publicthereon notices 303-566-4100 willcall be held before the Board of ations for the Design and To Construction Adjustment on July 24, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., MuniPublic Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, cipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and which will be combined with the Bid Documents where you may speak at the hearing. Additional to form the Contract Documents for the Project. information can be obtained from the ComA copy of the Standards may be obtained from munity Development Department or written comthe office of the City Engineer upon a non-rements may be filed therewith no later than 8 fundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be nodays prior to the hearing. tified when supplemental revisions and addiCITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tions are available as they are adopted. The /s/ Russ Rizzo, Secretary Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are Legal Notice No.: 402773 responsible for keeping current their City of First Publication: July 5, 2018 Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Last Publication: July 5, 2018 Specifications.

Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript The Project Engineer for this work is Kris Gardand the Arvada Press ner, P.E. and can be reached at the following e-mail address: kgardner@arvada.org CITY OF ARVADA Matt Knight, P.E., CFM City Engineer Public Notice 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in Legal Notice No.: 402772 final settlement will be issued by the Arvada First Publication: July 5, 2018 Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 24, 2018 to Last Publication: July 19, 2018 T&M Construction, LLC for work related to Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Project No. 16-ST-07 – Carr Street Sidewalk Imand the Arvada Press provements and performed under that contract dated July 10, 2017 for the City of Arvada.

Public Notice Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions The following variances from the Land Developor other supplies used or consumed by said ment Code (LDC) have been requested: contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the VAR2018-0011, Lark Richardson, 13467 W. performance of the work contracted to be done 70th Pl., (1) to construct a detached garage setby said T&M Construction, LLC and its claim back seven-feet from the east, side lot line when has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to Section 6.2.1 of the LDC requires a twenty-foot the hour of the date above stated, file with the setback; and, (2) to construct a ten-foot-long Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City driveway as measured from the back of the Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and sidewalk when Section 10.1.6 of the LDC reunpaid on account of such claim. quires a minimum driveway length of eighteenDated June 27, 2018 feet.

CITY OF ARVADA Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Adjustment on July 24, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and Legal Notice No.: 402774 where you may speak at the hearing. Additional First Publication: July 5, 2018 information can be obtained from the ComLast Publication: July 12, 2018 munity Development Department or written comPublisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript ments may be filed therewith no later than 8 and the Arvada Press days prior to the hearing.

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