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Months overdue: 22 Current step: As first reported by the Denver Post, the testing along the G-Line THE has not gone well, with the train reaching crossing points sooner than the crossing gate’s mandatory 20-second warning period. Those testing failures mean that not only is the G-Line still, at a minimum, weeks away from opening, but it also triggered the return of flaggers along several A-Line crossings. The two lines are using the same crossing gate software system.

For now, flaggers will continue to be stationed along the G-Line, and the train horns will continue to sound at each crossing. RTD has not issues any new statements about the potential timetable for when that might change.

Estimated opening day: Not yet determined Officials say: ““A safety critical software problem was identified in the wireless activation system for all 13 crossings on the G-Line and three crossings on the A-Line and one crossing on the B-Line,” Federal Railroad Association spokesman Marc Willis said in a statement on Aug. 27.

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Area hospitals honored for heart, stroke care STAFF REPORT

Nine Centura Health hospitals have received Get With The Guidelines awards, given by American Heart Association/American Stroke Assication to hospitals that provide industry-leading heart and stroke care.

“We are pleased to recognize so many of the Centura family of hospitals for their commitment to quality care,” Eric E. Smith, M.D., national chairman of the Get With The Guidelines steering committee, said in a news release. “Research has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the Get With The Guidelines quality improvement initiative often see fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.”

Centura hospitals in Colorado Community Newspapers coverage areas being honored for stroke care are Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Littleton Adventist Hospital, Parker Adventist Hospital, Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, and the St. Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster.

Castle Rock, Littleton, Parker, Porter, St. Anthony and St. Anthony North each received Get With The Guidelines’ Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, the association’s most advanced level of recognition.

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FILE PHOTO specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period, and these measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications as well as other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines, with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients, the release says.

Additionally, Castle Rock, Littleton, Parker, Porter and St. Anthony received the association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll-Elite Plus award, while St. Anthony North earned the Target: Stroke Honor Roll.

To qualify for the Elite Plus award,

hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clotbuster, tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. The Elite Plus designation is the highest level of honor roll recognition levels.

Porter, St. Anthony and the St. Anthony North Health Campus also were recognized for high-level work in heart failure.

Porter earned the Heart Failure Gold Plus and Target HR: Honor Roll recognition, while St. Anthony and St. Anthony North earned the Heart Failure Silver Plus and Target HF Honor Roll deisgnations.

Recognized hospitals have demonstrated a commitment to ensuring heart and stroke patients receive treatment using nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, based on the latest scientific evidence, and only those that meet specific quality achievement measures receive the honor.

According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the United States suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.

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Sheriff asks for help with locating Lookout Mountain shooter Police searching for red truck and three suspects involved in Aug. 20 incident

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying three individuals involved in a shooting on Lookout Mountain.

At about 9 a.m. on Aug. 20, a sheriff’s office deputy responded to the 1200 block of Lookout Mountain Road on a report

of a male shooting a handgun in the locale of Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Windy Saddle Park. The homeowner reported that bullets ricocheted off his home.

There are no reported injuries to deputies or civilians.

The deputy located the suspect’s red pickup truck parked off the roadway before Windy Saddle Park. As he pulled in front of the truck, the driver accelerated and rammed the truck into the front fender of the deputy’s patrol car. The pickup then travelled east on Lookout Mountain Road and as it made its way down the mountain, it sideswiped another deputy’s patrol car.

The deputy jumped inside the patrol

car and knocked off the pickup truck’s driver side mirror.

Additional responding deputies were able to get other drivers off the road before the suspect vehicle approached.

At the bottom of the mountain, the suspect maneuvered past more patrol cars in a reckless manner before deputies called off the pursuit out of safety concerns.

Police are looking for three possible suspects. One is the driver of the suspect vehicle, described as a white or Hispanic male between 18 and 23 years of age with black hair, a slender face and a mustache. The other two suspects are female. The front passenger is

described as a white or Hispanic female between the ages of 16 and 20 years old with long black hair. The rear passenger is described as a white female between the age of 15 and 20.

The public is encouraged to watch the sheriff ’s office’s body cam video of the incident posted on its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/JeffersonCountySheriff/videos/524553731299622/.

Anybody with information about the incident, the suspects or if you see the suspect truck, contact the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office’s tip line at 303-271-5612 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. When calling, reference case number 18-20319.

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What Should You Make of Agent Solicitations in the Mail or Left on Your Front Door?

When I was a new agent at Coldwell Banker, my trainer shared the expression “listors last.” In other words, our goal should be to succeed as a listing agent, even if we got our first paychecks by representing buyers.

But how does one get listings? You can solicit your “sphere of influence” (i.e., friends and family), but that can take you only so far. You can hold open houses for busier, established agents who either can’t or don’t want to hold their own open houses, hoping that an unrepresented buyer comes along who also needs to sell their home but hasn’t yet hired an agent.

Some agents specialize in coldcalling expired listings or For-Sale-ByOwner listings. If you have your home on the MLS and the listing expires, be prepared to be deluged with letters, phone calls, emails and door knocks from agents claiming they can succeed where your previous agent failed.

I got my start by “farming” a subdivision in Golden. The practice is called “farming” because you are “planting seeds” and looking to “harvest” listings as the homeowners come to know and appreciate your newsletters, calendars, garage sales and other special events or services.

Nowadays, I get most of my listings from people who have been reading this column for a decade or more and are confident calling me when real estate needs arise, sensing that I understand the real estate market better than their friend or relative who got their real estate license, and better than the agent who sold

them their home (if they even remember him).

Then there’s the approach taken by an agent I’ll call John (not his real name). His approach is to hire Door Hangers Direct to print flyers that look hand-written saying, “Call me. I may have a buyer for your house.”

Notes from John with that message were taped to the front doors of two of Golden Real Estate’s listings — one a year ago and another last week. Since the notes looked hand written, it was troubling to think that another Realtor had violated our Code of Ethics as well as Colorado law by soliciting one of our listings.

However, because it is considered mass advertising (even though it looks individually written), that rule does not apply, providing the message contains a disclaimer (usually in small print) saying that it is not a solicitation if your home is currently subject to a valid listing agreement.

To see how successful this approach might be, I tracked down 10 homeowners who listed their homes with John earlier this year. Most of them told me they had listed with him because of the note on their door. Seven of the 10 recommended him. Two were bothered that John did not in fact have a buyer for their home. (In fact, of the 24 listings sold by John in the past 6 months, neither John nor anyone else in his brokerage brought the buyer. Industry wide, about 5% of listings are sold by the listing agent. I had to go back to March 2017 to find one of John’s listings that he sold himself.

‘Drive Electric Week’ Returns to Golden Next Saturday National Drive Electric Week, September 8-16, 2018, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of plugin vehicles and to highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.

If you’ve ever considered going electric you should come meet and talk to owners (including three Realtors at Golden Real Estate) who have successfully done so. For the past five years, the Golden Real Estate parking lot at 17695 S. Golden Road has been the Jeffco venue for this event. It’s one of nearly 300 events happening this year in all 50 states and in eight of Canada’s ten provinces. Register at www.DriveElectricWeek.info to attend or to exhibit your own EV at our Golden event. As of now, 24 owners are bringing 12 different models of plug-in hybrids and EVs, including a few Tesla Model 3s. (See graphic.) Our Golden event is Sept. 8, 10am to 3pm.

From my interviews I learned that John’s listing agreements say his 6% listing commission will be cut to 3% if he sells the home himself. As one seller told me though, “You just need to know that John only lists homes, he doesn’t sell them.”

I also interviewed John, who told me that he refers buyers to another brokerage, instead of

handling them in-house. And he doesn’t hold open houses where he might encounter unrepresented buyers. (He was surprised that I do.)

Claiming to have a buyer has long been a technique for obtaining listings, and smart agents like John cover themselves by saying they may have a buyer, not that they actually have one.

5-BR Highlands Ranch Home Just Listed by Chuck Brown This 5-bedroom, 4½-bath home at 9456 Indian Paintbrush Court sits on a 1/3-acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The professionally landscaped backyard features many different specimens of trees, a large lawn, multiple patios and a basketball court. The elevated and covered back deck wraps around the house to provide beautiful south views of Marcy Gulch and west to the mountains. Through the front door the 2-story entry is $785,000 accented by an incredible hardwood and wrought iron stair case. The entire main floor has beautiful hardwood floors – except the laundry which has a wood grained porcelain tile and the dining room that has a stunning tile inlay under the table area. Up the hardwood stairs are the loft, four bedrooms and three baths. The master has a 5-window solarium providing a 180-degree view of all the beauty below. All bathrooms have been updated but the master bath with it high-end quartz and tile finishes, frameless shower and built-in benches is just the right finishing touch to this special master suite. The walkout basement features a wet bar, workout room, bedroom, and rec room with the pool table included. Updates include new windows, bathroom fixtures and slab granite countertops, new flooring, and new interior & exterior paint. Total square feet, including the basement, comes to 4,610. More pictures, information, and a narrated video tour can be found at www.HighlandsRanchHome.info, or call Chuck at 303-885-7855. Open Sat. & Sun. 11 to 2.

1902 Stone Bungalow in Golden Just Listed by Carol Milan This cozy stone home at 401 Illinois Street sits on a corner lot behind Mitchell Elementary School, a short walk from Clear Creek and downtown Golden. Mature trees complement the beautiful foothill views from the quiet front porch. With lots of natural light, this home is easy to enjoy inside and out. It has been beautifully updated, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the 1,150suqare-foot main floor, with another 513 square feet $548,000 in the cellar. The updated kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Original hardwood floors warm the living room and bedrooms, while the kitchen features updated tile floors. All appliances, even the washer & dryer, are included. The owner has used the home as an Airbnb rental, but you can make it your home! More pictures, information, and a narrated video tour can be found at www.Historic GoldenHome.com, or call Carol Milan at 720-982-4941. She’ll hold it open on Sunday, 11 to 2.

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Monthly Arvada photo society capturing life’s little moments Group offers space for photographers to share their images, practice, and learn more

BY CAITLIN DANBORN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Keith Graham owns 16 cameras.

He first got into photography as a kid — when his dad would show him his VHS camcorder. He was hooked ever since.

Though Graham does not use all of the cameras that he owns, the one he uses at the monthly meetings of the Olde Town Photography Society is a Nikon.

Graham, along with half a dozen other members, make up the regulars at the Olde Town Photography Society. The group is hosted by the Arvada Public Library, where the meetings take place the second Wednesday of each month.

“It’s kind of a fun evening thing to do,” Graham said.

He joined the society after seeing a poster in a store in Olde Town Arvada.

The group was founded by former library employee Cody Yantis in 2017.

When Yantis left the library this year to pursue another opportunity, Patron Experience Associate Susan

Micah Bridges and Caroline Fink snap photos during a meeting of the Olde Town Photography Society.

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Olde Town Photography Society member Keith Graham takes a photo at a meeting.

an hour, they return to the library to share their images with each other.

Members of the group vary in age, and the group is open to both teens and adults.

“Photography — and any other craft — it’s practice, practice, practice,” Doak said. “This is an opportunity for members who may not have as much time to practice as they like.”

Members offer constructive criti-

cism and feedback and ask questions of one another. Each month typically has a theme, so members get an opportunity to practice different aspects of photography, like color or light and shadows.

“This is a hobby that appeals to a lot of people,” Doak said.

The next meeting of the Olde Town Photography Society will be 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Arvada Public Library.

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Colorado School of Mines students started classes Aug. 20

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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his year’s freshman class is the largest in Colorado School of Mines’ history — about 1,380 new freshmen and transfer students began classes, along with the upperclassmen, on Aug. 20.

Mines’ Class of 2022 consists of 31 percent women, 22.5 percent underrepresented domestic ethnic or racial groups and 6 percent international students.

The Golden Transcript spent some time in the Ben Parker Student Center on campus during the first week of school to ask what some of the students were looking forward to this year. Here are their responses.

The Colorado School of Mines campus is again active with students attending the 2018-19 school year. Classes began on Aug. 20.

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MINES MASTER PLAN Colorado School of Mines will host its final Neighborhood Open House on its Mines Master Plan from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 4 in the Ben H. Parker Student Center, 1200 16th St., on the Mines campus in Golden.

The meeting will include a presentation of the Mines Master Plan draft and attendees will have an opportunity to learn how the campus will evolve in the coming years.

To view videos presented at earlier meetings, or to provide online feedback, visit www. mines.edu/masterplan.

“Most of my classes are major-specific now, so I’m just looking forward to developing the skills I’ll use in my future career.”

— Zach Woosley, a junior studying physics.

To learn more about the Mines Master Plan, contact Chris Cocallas, Mines’ executive director of capital planning and design, at 303-273-3920 or cocallas@mines.edu.

“Mines is a great campus because we get to be around a lot of people who have the same interests and professors who understand our passion.”

— Varsha Selvam, a sophomore studying chemical engineering.

“I’m the president of the Mines student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), so this year, I’m hoping for our club to become more active and for it to grow.”

— Claire Teklitz, a junior studying mechanical engineering.

“This year, I’m looking forward to doing an internship in a refinery because it will relate to what I’m learning in my classes.”

— Dylan Sanchez, a junior studying chemical engineering.

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Last of eight sentenced in kidnapping and assault of Arvada man STAFF REPORT

A teen charged as an adult for his part in a violent crime spree that included the shooting of an 18-year-old Arvada man was sentenced Aug. 17.

Luis Julian Riso, 18, was given a 21year prison sentence, suspended upon successful completion of seven years in the Youthful Offender System. Riso is the last of eight defendants charged in this case to be convicted and sentenced.

On Jan. 27, 2017 six males and two females participated in the kidnapping, assault, robbery, extortion, car theft,

and shooting of the young man. The group of eight included two adults and six juveniles. Each was charged, convicted and sentenced according to their participation. Three of the juveniles were charged as adults.

The victim was lured from his home under the pretense of meeting a friend to “hang out” and smoke marijuana. He got into a car with the friend, 16-year-old Jared Welfl, and 18-year-old Anthony Villegas in front of his house at 7047 Otis St. in Arvada. He was driven to a park where they met up with the other six members of the group, some of whom were in another car.

The group drove the victim to his home where he was forced to reveal where things were kept. Members of the group went in and stole items as his parents and siblings slept inside. The defendants drove away in two cars, with the victim still held captive. The defendants continued to torment and assault him. During the course of the kidnapping, Anthony he was forced to strip naked, repeatedly beaten, and pistol whipped.

Later in the evening, on the Boulder Turnpike, near Pecos, the victim was shot in the leg and thrown from the car. He was left on the side of the road, naked in the frigid, Steven 14 degree winter night.

He suffered broken bones, lacerations and a gunshot. After he was left on the side of the road, his captors returned to his home and stole a vehicle. They also set fire to one of the original cars in which they had arrived.

“This was an incredibly violent crime against a young man whose life is forever changed,” said District Attorney Pete Weir, “Eight defendants, six of whom were juveniles, and multiple crime scenes made this a very complex criminal investigation and prosecution, requiring thousands of

hours to achieve justice for this victim and his family.”

The Youthful Offender System (YOS) is a correctional facility under the control of the Department of Corrections designed for young offenders who are charged with a violent crime and prosecuted as adults. A YOS sentence always accompanies a suspended Department of Corrections sentence. This is a controlled, regimented environment where the primary focus is public safety, rehabilitation, and development of pro-social behaviors.

The eight defendants Luis Riso was 16 at the time of the offense. He pleaded guilty on June 22 to kidnapping, aggravated robbery, burglary, assault and one violent crime count.

Anthony Villegas, 19, was sentenced to 34 years in prison on July 17 for his role. He was 18 at the time. According to the DA, he was the ringleader of the operation and shot the victim. Villegas pled guilty to kidnapping, assault, aggravated robbery and two crime of violence counts.

Alaya Lovato, 19, was sentenced on July 19 to three years probation and 100 hours community service. Lovato was an adult at the time of the offense. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and possession of two financial transaction devices.

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Steve Voegtlin, 18, was sentenced for his role on Sept. 22, 2017. He was given a 21-year suspended prison sentence on the condition that he complete seven years in the YOS. Voegtlin was 17 at the time, but was charged as an adult. He drove one of the cars and fired shots threatening the victim. He pleaded guilty to kidnapping, aggravated robbery, assault, burglary, resisting arrest and one violent crime count.

Jared Welfl, 18, was sentenced for his role on Jan. 18. He was given a 15-year suspended prison sentence on the condition he successfully complete five years in the YOS. Welfl was 16 at the time, but was charged as an adult. He was the friend who lured the victim into the car. Welfl pled guilty to kidnapping, aggravated robbery, burglary and assault.

A 17-year-old female was sentenced on Nov. 14, 2017 to 0-2 years in the Division of Youth Corrections (DYC) for her role. She was charged as a juvenile and pled guilty to robbery and conspiracy to commit burglary 1. As a juvenile, her identity is concealed.

A 17-year-old male was sentenced on Oct. 11, 2017 to two years in the DYS for his role. He was charged as a juvenile and pled guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, tampering with Evidence, assault and two counts of violent juvenile offender. As a juvenile, his identity is concealed.

A 16-year-old male was sentenced on Sept. 14, 2017 to two years in the DYS for his role. He was charged as a juvenile and pled guilty to aggravated robbery, burglary, aggravated motor vehicle theft, tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, theft, assault and two counts of violent juvenile offender. As a juvenile, his identity is concealed.

Chile Fest has grown from small gathering to full-fledged event STAFF REPORT

Since 2010, BuCu West Development Association has celebrated the culture of the Westwood community with its annual Westwood Chile Fest. This year’s festival will celebrate “the makers” of Morrison Road, the heart of the Westwood community, and is an authentic neighborhood based cultural celebration.

The festival originally began as a small community gathering and potluck, but has evolved into a full-fledged street festival with vendors, food trucks, community organizations, live art installations and live music.

“We are excited to see the Westwood Chile Fest take on a life of its own as talented community members contribute to all facets,” BuCu West Executive Director Jose Esparza said in a news release.

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by Rudi Monterroso; a chile pepper-eating contest with peppers harvested directly from the Westwood Food Co-Op’s urban garden; a wide assortment of specialty foods produced in Westwood at the Kitchen Network; more than 60 artists and vendors; jump castles; and the Denver Parks and Recreation climbing wall.

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County asks for public’s input in planning for future development Resident feedback survey available until Sept. 20

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Usually the only time people think much about zoning is when it is too late, after major developments have already been approved, or a dreamed-of addition is already denied by the county.

However right now Jefferson County is asking its residents to participate in a feedback survey concerning an update process for Jeffco’s Comprehensive Master Plan, to have a say about zoning before problems arise.

The survey will help the county plan and prioritize its future development.

“These are your neighborhoods,” said Heather Gutherless, Jeffco’s senior planner in the planning and zoning division. “What would you like to see there?”

Jeffco’s Comprehensive Master Plan is a vision for the county’s future development that applies to unincorporated areas where the county has land use authority. It serves as a guide for the county’s staff, planning commission and Board of County Commissioners to help them make informed decisions on land use proposals such as rezoning, special use and site approval cases.

It’s mostly concerning land use, Gutherless said.

“Things change” in Jefferson County, she added, “and we want to keep it up-to-date.”

Jefferson County is a diverse community, said Jeremy Fleming, the county’s community relations manager. Located on the westernmost edge of the Denver-metro area, it boasts mountain and plains environments with both bustling cities and smaller communities in the foothills.

There are eight areas part of the Comprehensive Master Plan, subdivided as follows: North Plains, Central Plains, South Plains, North Mountains, Central Mountains,

ing on its Conservation Greenprint Indian Hills, Evergreen Area and for the past six-to-eight months, Conifer/285 Corridor. said Andy Scanlan, the planning “Each area plan is unique to its and projects manager for Jeffco location in the county,” Fleming Open Space. This document said. “People are asked to addresses challenges provide feedback on the division faces, what areas matter opportunities to most to them.” address the chalThe public’s lenges, strategies responses are to implement the one of four opportunities datapoints that and the desired will be gathered results. in the update “When people process, Gutherwant to recreless said. The ate, the entire other three Denver-metro considerations area typically are how old each looks towards the area plan is, areas mountains and heads where there’s a lot of west,” Scanlan said. development pressure “Our Open Space parks are and projects from other the first place people reach for county divisions. the outdoor experience.”

For example, a current project in Catering to not only the 560,000 the Transportation and Engineering Jeffco residents, but also the three division is creating a minor arterial million people living in the Denverroadway on McIntyre Street, north metro area, is a challenge that Open of Golden. This entails having two Space faces, Scanlan said. To admotor vehicles lanes in each direcdress this, the division has come up tion with bike lanes and a pedeswith key initiatrian-friendly tives that align sidewalk, said with its mission Jeanie Rossillon, of preserving, Jeffco’s director protecting and of development providing parkand transportalands, natural tion. The stretch resources and from 44th to 52nd nature-based avenues was comexperiences. pleted about two These initiatives years ago, and the include figurstretch from 52nd ing out ways for to 60th avenue additional land started in July acquisition, and will continue expanding visifor the next couple Heather Gutherless, tor management of years, Rossillon Jeffco’s senior planner in practices and said. the planning and zoning promoting educa“North Jefferson tion and stewCounty is develdivision ardship among oping rapidly,” visitors. she added. “It’s The current important for Comprehensive people to have a Master Plan was good transportaadopted in 2010 and it was revised tion network.” for clarity in 2012, Gutherless said.

Jeffco Open Space, another diviThe goal is to update the Compresion of the county, has been work-

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HAVE YOUR SAY The county is asking its residents to participate in a survey to provide feedback. The survey is available at www.jeffco.us/2584/ Plan-Updates.

It can be filled out in person between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the county’s Planning and Zoning Division, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 3550, Golden.

The deadline to participate in the survey is Sept. 20. Survey results are expected to be available in October.

Questions may be directed to Heather Gutherless, Jeffco’s senior planner in the planning and zoning division, at 303-2718716.

HISTORY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY’S COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Jefferson County adopted its first Comprehensive Master Plan in 1961. However, it wasn’t until the mid-1980s when the county developed a collection of plans that addressed the diverse and unique characteristics of each area in the county. The Comprehensive Master Plan then consisted of 10 community plans, three Comprehensive Development Plans and three special plans.

In 2007, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to develop one document that outlined the over-arching goals of the county. Out of this came the current Comprehensive Master Plan, which was adopted by the Planning Commission on Jan. 27, 2010. An update process began in the fall of 2011 and the Planning Commission held a hearing and adopted the revisions on Dec. 12, 2012. hensive Master Plan about every 10 years or so, she added.

“The survey is a great way (for residents) to help the county prioritize development in different areas of the county,” Fleming said. “It’s an opportunity for people to provide feedback and be a part of the future of Jefferson County.”

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August 30, 2018

Jeffco school district to seek a bond and mill levy this November Board of Education also supports Amendment 73

BY GLENN WALLACE GWALLACE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education went three for three at its Aug 23 meeting, voicing support for a statewide school funding measure, and also deciding to go for county tax increases as well on this November’s ballot.

The five-member board voted unanimously on all three issues — a $567 million bond, a mill levy override of $33 million a year, and the education funding bill Amendment 73, which is estimated to bring $134 million in additional funds to the district.

Amendment 73 would be a fundamental shift in how school funding is provided in Colorado, shifting the burden slightly from property tax, and onto those paying income tax who make $150,00 or more.

“This isn’t an either/or proposition,” said boardmember Brad Rupert. “We need all those things.”

About two dozen members of the public spoke at the board meeting before the board’s decision, and largely spoke in favor of all three ballot issues.

“We are here to support your decision as a unified school board to move forward to improve our facilities and im-

prove our district,” said Esther Valdez, the principal of Rose Stein Elementary and also the president of the Jefferson County Administrators Association.

Other administrators, teachers and parents spoke in support of more funding for Jeffco, though a few urged caution regarding a crowded ballot.

The three additional sums of revenue would be earmarked for different things. The bond money would be used for facilities, building some new schools, making repairs, building additions and updating infrastructure.

The mill levy would be used to fund ongoing costs, primarily used to make teacher pay more competitive but also for classroom supplies, school safety measures and expanding the district’s full-day kindergarten program.

“These are the things that bring a school building to life,” Superintendent Jason Glass said to describe the purpose of mill levy funding.

The Amendment 73 money would go to Colorado school districts to be spent however they see fit. However, as part of giving the amendment their support, the Jeffco school board gave a general list of how they would use the money.

Their description describes 60 percent of the money going towards “to bring all schools and classrooms to quality standard for instruction, safety and security and upkeep, expand career and technical education sites, and expand early childhood education.” The board’s resolution states that 10 percent of the

WHERE THE MILL LEVY MONEY WOULD GO 50 percent to attrack and retain quality teachers and staff 15 percent to lower class sizes and staffing shortages 10 to add mental health counseling and school security 10 percent to expand early childhood education 7.5 to expand career and technical and STEM options 7.5 percent to purchase classroom learning materials, technology, supplies and offset student fees funding would go to charter schools.

“Amendment 73 is what our Jeffco students have been waiting for, and it’s what they deserve,” boardmember Amanda Stevens said, after making the motion to support it.

Jeffco households with annual income below $150,000 a year would see a small decrease in their taxes. The combined cost of both the mill levy and bond measure would cost about $3 a month more, per $100,000 in property value.

As part of the ballot language, no money from the Jeffco bond or mill levy can be used for executive administration. Increases to the district’s administrative budget has been a current point of criticism by board critics this school year.

The Board of Education will vote on final ballot language on Sept. 6.

WHERE THE BOND MONEY WOULD GO $567 million bond issue for school facilities and capital needs across Jeffco Public Schools to be used in these specific categories: 60 percent — to bring all schools and classrooms to quality standard for instruction, safety and security and upkeep, expand career and technical education sites, and expand early childhood education 20 percent — to reinvest in established schools and communities; 10 percent — to accommodate growth areas through new schools and additions 10 percent — to support our charter school partners with special conditions that: funds can only be used for construction and capital improvements • Funds cannot be used for district administration or other staff • Funds will be monitored by a citizen oversight committee • Funds will be invested in the local economy with a preference in contracting with local firms During board discussion, the five elected officials acknowledged that such a crowded ballot, and three simultaneous tax requests would be a tough sell — a marathon metaphor was used several times.

“It’s going to take all of us to pull this off,” said Board of Education President Ron Mitchell.

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August 30, 2018A

Swim Across America makes waves at Chatfield More than 250 people turned out to participate in the event set up to fight cancer

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Lauren Alfino is just a little more stubborn than others.

On an impossibly perfect Colorado day, hundreds of swimmers prepared for a dip in the Chatfield Reservoir Aug. 26. And Alfino, undoubtedly, would be one of them — even though she had a boot on her left foot.

The story of how the 22-year-old swimmer broke her foot pretty much sums up the story of who Alfino is: highly competitive and highly stubborn. For that story, Alfino seemed fit to jump to the conclusion: “I set the world record for how fast you can go down the water slide,” she said with a laugh.

Alfino, of Aurora, was not going to miss this, the inaugural Swim Across America event in Colorado.

The organization “makes waves to fight cancer,” but specifically, it raises money for the local Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital.

More than 200 swimmers from around the metro area signed up to swim a course in the reservoir southwest of Littleton at either a 5K, mile or half-mile distances. Alfino, and her

Missy Franklin steps foot back on land after the 5K swim during the inaugural Denver Open Water Swim for Swim Across America. Franklin, from Centennial, said the 5K was the longest swim she’s had in Chatfield, where she swam several times as a child. broken foot, were set for the half-mile.

To Alfino, the impediment was nothing. She’s proud of her stubbornness.

Jack Vossoer, 11, from Westminster, freestyle swims around the balloon splash course at the Chatfield Reservoir during the inaugural Denver Swim Across America event Aug. 26. “When I got in it was cold, but you get used to it,” Vossoer said.

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It’s what allowed to her be there in the first place.

Alfino was diagnosed with nonHodgkin’s lymphoma in 2013, a cancer that starts in white blood cells. In April of that year, her cancer was in remission.

She never forgot about that struggle, event 5 1/2 years later. Now, she’s

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me, but supported all my stubbornness.”

Nicole Vanderpoel, the director of the Denver Open Water Swim, worried that if there would be one cloud in the sky during the event, it would be right above Chatfield Reservoir.

Instead, Colorado’s first Swim Across America event enjoyed one of the nicest days of the summer, clear for once of smog and haze to set the stage for an event months in the making. The Denver Open Water Swim for Swim Across America raised almost $200,000 for cancer research.

“We far exceeded anything we could’ve hoped for,” Vanderpoel said.

“We’re overwhelmed with the support, the amount of swimmers and the sponsors. They all came through.”

The Denver Open Water Swim was the first Swim Across America event in Colorado, but Vanderpoel already

has her sights set on next year.

“We’ve got work to do, and we are thrilled with our inaugural year and we celebrate that. We celebrate everyone here,” she said. “Next year, we’re just going to continue on the same path with the same goal, and that’s purely for the children.”

Hot air balloons floated high above the park as swimmers filed in, eventually by the hundreds, on Chatfield’s shore. And by the masses, 95 swimmers waded into the water before beginning their three laps for the 5K swim. Among them were 16 Olympians, including Missy Franklin, the five-time Olympic gold medalist and Regis Jesuit graduate.

With a beaming smile and water still dripping from her face, Franklin said meeting the children at the hospital was one of the most impactful events she had the opportunity to be part of.

“Actually getting to see what all of this is about and where all of this is going…it makes me speechless,” Franklin said.

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The Wheat Ridge Regional Center was ordered to halt all medical and dental procedures after a visit from the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) on July 31 of this year.

CDHS requested a visit to the Wheat Ridge Regional Center with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to evaluate infectious disease procedure. It found that the Wheat Ridge Regional Center may have improperly sterilized medical equipment since January of 2015.

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may have been affected by the breach and advised them to get tested for hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), according to a statement from CDHS. Patients of the Wheat Ridge Regional Center can get tested for diseases for free in numerous ways. Health officials say that the Rocky Mountain Laboratory will offer blood draw stations at the Zier Building located at 10285 Ridge Road in Wheat Ridge and at the Sonada Learning Center at 6225 Simms Street. The blood will be drawn by a Rocky Mountain Laboratory phlebotomist. Wheat Ridge Regional Center patients can also schedule an appointment to get tested by the Rocky Mountain Laboratory by calling (303) 552-0657.

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Any excuse for littering is just so much rubbish

J Craig Marshall Smith

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ohn Lennon said, “Littering is easy with eyes closed.”

Littering is easy and it’s fun and it’s a great way to thumb your nose at that arcane word “civility,” which has gone down the floor and out the door.

I’m doing community service.

I’d rather not explain why. It had something to do with the use of

a misplaced modifier. The judge threw the book at me. It happened to be a copy of Strunk and White’s English grammar and punctuation masterpiece “The Elements of Style.”

I was sentenced to write three columns: about cellphones and tailgating and littering, the harm linked to each of them, knowing

full well I would be ignored. Heck, I was tailgated by a guy on a cellphone on the way to the newspaper to drop off one of the essays.

He hit the trifecta: He threw a candy wrapper out the window.

After this column, I will have done my time and I can return to what I am best known for: handy hints for homeowners.

Here’s a sample: Don’t go eating detergent pods.

Harry and I just returned from a nearby park. It’s big and green and meticulously groomed, there are two ball fields, restrooms, a fencedin playground, and all around it are trash cans.

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list goes on. Why is it that once something becomes overtly public, no matter how bad the idea, or even counter to common sense; people think they need to jump on the “band-wagon” and support it?

We have always seen this in politics, but why is the effect now crossing over to the private lives of individuals? Why do the bad ideas catch instantly, and the good ideas take so long?

Civil rights took over a hundred years in this country.

mong the ways I describe myself, the one that probably goes back the furthest in my life is “musician.”

And, I have discovered over the last couple years, that as the kids get older and leave me more time to my own devices, I get to spend more time playing my trumpet for my own edification.

HITTING Which, I have to admit, is both a HOME blessing and a curse: a blessing in that I get to do something I really love; a curse in that, as I recover some of my former abilities, I remember again how far short I fall of my ideals.

Nonetheless, I continue to work at it. In fact, there is this one piece of music in particular that I’ve been working on, and I finally started getting to a point where Michael Alcorn I thought I was playing it pretty well. So, I went back to an old recording I have of that piece by Wynton Marsalis, just to compare notes (pun entirely intended).

And now I want to put my trumpet back into storage and never pick it up again.

Just kidding. Sort of. I am certainly not the first musician who has listened to a recording by Wynton Marsalis and wanted to quit, though I may be one of the oldest.

There is, in hearing somebody do what you do at a level well beyond you, a brand of learning that you can’t get any other way. It is both humbling and inspiring. Well, inspiring once you get past the initial reaction of wanting to quit, that is. And so, today, just like I have every other day this summer, I got my trumpet out when I had some time and went through my routine to try to get better.

I had a similar reaction a couple weeks ago after watching a bit of the Professional Golfers’ Association Championship live in St. Louis.

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We loved it more before LED lights were installed a couple years ago, substantially increasing the lumens. Now the bright glow masks the beautiful star-filled skies. The other night we spent three hours watching for Perseid meteors and saw very few due to ‘M’ light pollution. The glow even hits our bedrooms. We love LED lights and their energy-saving benefits, but the ‘M’ is noticeably brighter and glows too brightly down Mt. Zion. Any chance it could be dimmed a bit?

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Bill Connelly, Golden The Band-Wagon Effect The other day I heard that a 12-year-old stated that about half her class in school said they were either Transgender or leaning toward a form of sexuality other than their own.

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SMITH FROM PAGE 12

All around the trash cans we saw trash.

How is that? Why is that?

We saw empty water bottles near empty soda bottles near empty sandwich and chip bags.

Someone packed a picnic, but they forgot to pack mom — or dad — or someone like me, who picks up after (careful, Craig) worthless dopes, dunces and fools who leave their detritus like scat.

“If you pack it in, pack it out.”

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Those guys do things that are absolutely unfathomable — many, many levels beyond what I and most weekend hacks are capable of. But that didn’t stop me from going out the next day and playing a round of golf. And, in fact, I might have even been a little better for having an image in my head of an actual good swing to emulate.

Not good, mind you. Just better.

It feels like there are some strange undercurrents growing in society, where we go to odd lengths to shield ourselves from the idea that not everybody is equal, as if achievement has almost become a vice.

If you think of the sports world as

LETTERS FROM PAGE 12

Women’s suffrage took centuries over the course of history. “Trump Derangement Syndrome” has reached silly heights in the mainstream media. Even if the guy has a good idea there seems to be the need to oppose it. This is a divisive compulsion.

Is this a lack of critical thinking?

Do our schools need to do a better job of teaching our children how to evaluate ideas; and it seems some adults need a refresher course.

William F Hineser, Arvada

Picking a fight I have gay/transgender friends, but I have little sympathy for Autumn Scardina because it is patently obvious she/he went looking for a fight. Masterpiece bakery has been headline news for months. If I knew a business has a history of not wanting to do business with people of my background, regardless of what it might be, race, gender, sexual preference, ethnicity take your pick, I would avoid it. I would NOT want to give them my business.

Instead she went there knowing in advance that they would likely have problems with the request. This isn’t about raising awareness, this is called ‘picking a fight’. As children we were taught not to pick fights, clearly Autumn never was taught that lesson.

G R Kar, Arvada

Maybe you have been reading about plastic straws. It’s a start.

Litter lasts this long: cigarette butts, 1-5 years; aluminum cans, 80-100 years; plastic bags, 10-20 years; wool socks, 1-5 years; plastic bottles, indefinitely.

On the way home from the park, Harry and I went to the grocery store.

I spotted someone’s butts and ashes in a parking space. Not far off were the remains of a fast-food lunch.

Flicking a butt always looks cool and hip in films, don’t she? Fifty percent of all littered items are cigarette butts.

Like I said: This is my third and final go-around with delinquencies — or perceived delinquencies. If it were up to

me, I’d let it be, go with the flow, tolerate the intolerable, abide the exploitation of decencies, and take the high road, and say, “Right on, worthless dopes and dunces and fools. Don’t mind me. Just be yourself.”

Maybe it starts at home like just about everything else.

Who hasn’t heard, “Pick up your room”?

Analytically, an admonishment like that is embedded with dominance and submission, and there comes a point (an age) when most of us rebel — and we don’t put our belongings where they belong.

If you go to a park - or almost any-

where — there are signs.

“Don’t do this, and don’t do that,” and guess what happens?

Rules are made to be broken. What feels better than outrunning law enforcement? What feels better than walking an unleashed dog? What feels better than thumbing your nose at The Man? Littering, likewise, is a sign of non-conformity.

According to Keep America Beautiful, it costs $11.5 billion to clean up litter in the United States every year.

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an example, consider how easy it has become to hate success. Once upon a time, the Dallas Cowboys were known as “America’s Team” because of their success; these days, the most hated team in football is undoubtedly the New England Patriots, a team that has won five Super Bowls in the last 16 years. And, sure, they’ve had some scandals that contributes to the hate, but, mostly, it’s just their unparalleled greatness.

This is a dangerous mindset, I think, particularly where our children are concerned. I know, as a public school teacher, I’m supposed to be all about cooperation and the common good and all that rot, but I think — no, I know — there is a place for healthy inequalities. The best teams aren’t made up of equals — they’re made up of collections of diverse excellences. If we try

to shave off and round out all of those differences, the only thing that can remain is mediocrity. Can you imagine what would happen to the Denver Broncos if all those quarterbacks over the last three years had stopped all their work just so Paxton Lynch wouldn’t look bad by comparison?

As for me, I will continue seeking out examples of people who do things

way better than I do. It’s the only way to grow.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go practice.

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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Delvin (Del) L. Martin 1935 - 2018

Delvin (Del) L. Martin, age 83, of Arvada, Colorado, died on August 15, 2018. Del was born in Clintonville, West Virginia in 1935 to Okey and Ina Martin (née Jeffries). He graduated from Rupert High School and enlisted in the USAF. He was stationed in England where he met and married Joan.

Upon returning to the U.S., he worked for the FAA as an electronics technician before going back to England for several years as an employee of the U.S. Department of Defense. Del was a civilian with the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing maintaining aircraft cameras for imagery intelligence. Back in the U.S., Del worked for the NOAA-National Weather Service as an electronics technician and later as a supervisor until his retirement. Del spent 45 years in Colorado and loved it...although he always had a soft spot for his West Virginia roots and his time spent across the “pond.” He enjoyed playing darts (at one time), tinkering in the garage and his basement “man cave,” golfing, bluegrass music, family gatherings, jigsaw puzzles, reminiscing about his country boy youth and the wonderful times he’d spent with family and friends over the years. Del liked driving his old pickup truck around town to check his traps, as he would say. His most recent obsession was being “Pappy” to his “Sweetie Pie Baby” granddaughter,

Tatum, his sunshine for over 11 years. Del adored his morning coffee, a good pot of beans, Olathe corn in the summertime, and the love of his life “JB Darlin’”... Soul Mates. Del is survived by his wife of 61 years Joan Martin (née Bennett), daughter Sharon Martin, son Stephen (Vicki) Martin, daughter Tara (Tom) Marsh and granddaughter Tatum all in Colorado. Del’s surviving siblings include Gene Martin, Janet McDaniel and Curtis (Norma) Martin in West Virginia and Charles (Debbie Connell) Martin in Georgia. Del is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, beloved in-laws, and very dear friends near and far. Del was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Earl Martin. If so inclined, donations may be made in Del’s memory by mail to Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation-Cardiovascular 1375 East 19th Avenue Denver, CO 80218, over the phone at 303-812-6437, or online at https://www.sclhealth. org/locations/saint-joseph-hospitalfoundation/donate/. Or, remember Del with any charitable contribution of your choice.

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SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2018 ARVADA

Wildcats, water issues and a woman mayor marked Arvada in the ’60s The 93rd annual Arvada Harvest Festival celebrates the the decade

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The 1960s were a time of water uncertainty, new schools, growth, growing pains and the coming of age for the city of Arvada.

In the year 1960, the census population of Arvada was recorded at 19,167.

An increase of over eight times that of a decade earlier.

“Arvada was really growing, everything was just morphing out,” Scott Staley, Arvada West Class of 1964, recalls.

That same year the city signed a contract with Denver Water to allow Arvada to purchase water from Denver. According to the Arvada Historical Society, the contract was hailed as the “most important happening in Arvada’s history.”

That same year, the largest bond issue in Arvada’a history was passed by city council to pay for a 5.4 million gallon water storage reservoir and the necessary conduits. It was thought to be the final step in assuring Arvada perpetual water supply.

But water consumption almost doubled that year.

In October, council approved funds to double the capacity of the Garrison Street Filter Plant to four million gallons of water per day.

The following year was the first time the Arvada City Budget surpassed one million dollars.

The water shortage and finding a solution for it was a thread that continued throughout the 1960s.

Building in Arvada boomed in the early 1960s with one of the biggest projects being the building of Arvada West High School, which opened in 1963. North Arvada Junior High also opened that year and Oberon opened the year after.

Seven elementary schools in Arvada were also built in the ‘60s: Allendale, Campbell, Hackberry Hill, Parr, Peck, Swanson and Vanderhoof.

Staley recalls much more of neighborhood life organized around the schools back then.

“You had wrestling Thursday, football or basketball Friday or Saturday.

That’s what you did, where you went for entertainment.”

In 1963 the city of Arvada was divided on the issue of an attempt to form an urban renewal district. According

A page from the very first Arvada West High School yearbook. The school opened in 1963.

The front page of the Arvada Enterprise for July 29, 1965, detailing the damage done by floodwaters across Jefferson County.

The cover of the special Arvada Harvest Festival edition of the Arvada Enterprise for 1965.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY to the Arvada Historical Society, the split caused “wounds that did not heal for several years.”

A record number of voters went to the polls that year and rejected the ordinance for the urban renewal district.

Citizens also voted down a $700,000 bond issue to build a new city hall and library, and a $770,000 bond issue to cover the cost of downtown improvements.

Arvada’s first woman councilmember, Ann Jackson, was also elected that year. She was also elected by the council to serve as mayor, becoming the city’s first female mayor.

In 1963, Arvada citizens also voted to make the city a home-rule city and ap-

pointed a 21-member charter convention to write the charter, which was eventually approved by residents.

With the Cold War still posing a threat to the U.S., the first bomb shelter was opened in 1963 at the Western Federal Savings and Loan office in Lakewood. The shelter at North Arvada Junior High was also one of the first shelters opened to the public.

In 1964, the 60th year of the city, urban renewal attempts continued and leadership in Arvada was questioned.

Following the firing of the city attorney and the “forced resignation” of the city manager, residents tried to recall Jackson and Councilman Wil-

liam Wilkie.

Although the recall was unsuccessful, Jackson and Wilkie resigned from their positions in 1965.

Also in 1965, the Arvada Harvest Festival reached its 40th anniversary.

The city faced extensive flooding that year. The following year, I-70 made its way to town, connecting it to the greater metro area.

In 1968, the North Jeffco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District saw a “banner year” with the opening of the Ralston Recreation Center’s indoor swimming pool and a $1.27 million bond issue to build a new golf course and other recreational facilities.

The following year, a two year controversy over the location of a proposed city hall was settled when council began the process of building the structure at Ralston Road and Ammons Street — where Arvada City Hall still stands today.

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Here’s the buzz about this year’s spelling bee Annual contest open to third through eighth graders petition will be divided into two groups, third through fifth, and sixth through eighth grades.

“They can either sign up on the website, or show up that night,” Judy Teter, the spelling bee chairperson said.

The Friday evening event will be a written qualifier competi-

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he Arvada Harvest Festival’s 2018 spelling bee contest will begin 7-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7 at St. Anne’s Catholic School, 7320 Grant Pl., in the cafeteria.

The free contest is open to all third-eighth graders. The com-

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demand.

“I’m glad it’s back it’s an opportunity for our local students,” said Barb Stolte, a former organizer of the event. “It’s a stepping stone for Arvada-area students to participate in our state spelling bee.”

For more information contact Teter at (720) 296-9392. arvadaharvestfestivalparade@gmail. com.

tion. The top qualifiers will move on to the final round, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at School House Kitchen & Libations, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

Schoolhouse Kitchen & Libations serves as a sponsor for this year’s event.

The spelling bee was cancelled last year for want of a sponsor, but Teter said it was brought back by popular

93rd Annual Arvada Harvest Festival September 7, 8 & 9, 2018

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Pictures of parades past

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s we prepare for Arvada Harvest Festival’s 93rd rendition, here are a few photos from recent years to help get in the festive mood.

The Arvada West High School band marches in the2017 Harvest Festival parade. This year’s festival theme is “The 60’s” which was the decade Arvada West was built.

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Above, Casey Dean, left, and Kris Buxton dance to the Olde Town Swing Band on the main stage on Grandview Avenue during the 2016 Arvada Harvest Festival.

Lucia Rubino, second grade, and Mason Mullen, third grade, ride in a Jeep decorated like a castle for Peck Elementary during last year’s Harvest Festival parade, when the theme was Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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It’s time for the Grand Parade to begin.

Every year since 1925, the Arvada Harvest Festival has honored the history and heritage of Arvada, and the best way they do that is in three days of fun. Here, last year’s festival participants marched down Ralston Road, between Olde Wadsworth and Independence Street, performing a variety of dances, songs and acts for an audience of more than 6,000 residents and community members. In this year’s parade marching bands, dance troupes, and community groups will perform along the same route, to the theme of “The 60’s.”

This year’s main judging stand will be on the south side of Ralston Road, near Garrison Street.

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August 30, 2018

LIFE Fourteeners rack up BIG numbers

Thousands can crowd popular peaks on busy summer days

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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oss Erickson, 29, started climbing fourteeners — mountains with more than 14,000 feet elevation — eight years ago when he moved to Colorado.

“Illinois doesn’t have any,” he said jokingly about why he waited to climb a mountain of that height.

At first, he saw the fourteeners as training hikes for the Colorado Trail, which he was preparing to hike. As the years went on, he advanced to more technical mountains. As a rock climber and a hiker, he was inspired to push his limits.

Now, he’s just shy of 50 fourteeners climbed and shares his lessons learned at the REI outdoor school, where he teaches rock climbing, onand off-trail map and compass use, and wilderness survival.

For him, the biggest thing he wants students to remember is to always be prepared.

“Know your skill level and remember that you are in the mountains and things can get real,” Erickson said.

In 2016 and 2017 the Alpine Rescue team, which performs rescues in Clear Creek County, averaged 45 missions per year on one of the four fourteeners in the area — Grays Peak, Torreys Peak, Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans.

In 2008 and 2009 the team averaged 15 missions per year. That’s an increase of 300 percent over the past eight years.

ESSENTIALS FOR CLIMBING FOURTEENERS First aid kit Map and compass Pocketknife Matches/fire starter Shelter Headlamp or flashlight Warm/rain clothing Emergency food — high-calorie Emergency water Sunglasses Companion Extra clothing layers Sunscreen Communication or a personal locator beacon Emergency blanket Dawn Wilson, of Alpine Rescue, said that there are a couple things that get people in trouble more than others while they are hiking mountains of that height.

“When people go past their ability, that’s when you get into trouble,” Wilson said. “People die. You don’t mess around with these fourteeners.”

Wilson reminds people to be prepared with the proper gear, to tell someone where you are going and your estimated time of return, and to know your capabilities.

One spot Alpine Rescue was called to several times this summer was the sawtooth that connects Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans.

“Mount Bierstadt is one of the easier fourteeners,” Wilson said. “It’s a high-traveled route. But then people go over to the sawtooth and that is not something to be challenged with if you are not prepared. It’s really technical.

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In search of cultural honor

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t is not often that a theater company has the opportunity to be part of a play from inception to production, but that’s just one of the things that makes the Athena Project such an important part of the metro art scene - it works to give new playwrights a COMING chance to showcase ATTRACTIONS their work.

Such is the case with Athena’s production of “Honor Killing,” written by Sarah Bierstock and developed during the 2017 Plays In Progress Series.

Directed by Angela Astle, the show will Clarke Reader make its premiere at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 8 at the Elaine Wolfe Theatre at the JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St. in Denver. The show will then run through the 30thwith shows at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The show follows New York Times reporter Allisyn Davis as she investigates the honor killing of a young Pakistani woman at the hands of family. Allisyn is denied entrance to Pakistan, but armed with the most current technology she conducts her investigation remotely from Dubai.

“The show addresses brutality against women in both western and eastern cultures,” Astle said. “It

also asks great questions about the responsibilities of journalists when they’re reporting on a culture that isn’t their own and may not fully understand.”

During the Athena Project’s annual festival “Honor Killing” was selected as one of 250 plays submitted to Plays in Progress, which accepts scripts of women playwrights and develops them through workshops, staged readings and table readings.

Astle was a part of that early process and said she’s thrilled to bring it to a Colorado audience after its world premiere at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

With all the recent focus on journalistic integrity and importance of the free press, Astle said the show will send the audience home with plenty to discuss.

“When you’re reading an article, you can’t just take it face value. You need to look at who is writing the piece and why,” she said “It asks us to consider how we tell our stories.”

For tickets and more information, go to www.AthenaProjectArts.org.

Where the wild food trucks are Over the last decade or so food trucks have emerged as purveyors of some of the tastiest and most interesting dining experiences one can have around town. But keeping track of which truck is going to be where can sometimes be a tricky job.

Thankfully, there’s a rally for that.

Hosted from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 31st through Downing on Larimer, the Truck Stop Food Truck Rally will gather more than a dozen food trucks, local craft vendors and live music. Entry to the event is free, and attendees simply pay for the food and drinks they want.

There are bound to be numerous delicious options for every palette, plus the rally is a great way to mark Labor Day weekend.

Head over to www.truckstoprally. com for all the pertinents.

The film is Bond. James Bond It is difficult to imagine a young man who didn’t watch his first James Bond movie and walk away hoping they could be half as cool as Britain’s best spy someday. Something about his effortless style and swagger makes him a character multiple generations return to.

Le Méridien Denver Downtown, 1475 California St., offers the chance for fans to check out some quintessential 007 flicks at its Classic Bond Movie Night beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3.

In addition to the movie, attendees will get complimentary popcorn and a classic cocktail menu to order from.

For more information, visit https:// www.facebook.com/lemeridiendenverdowntown/ and click the events button.

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“It has killed people before.”

The number of rescues performed on Front Range fourteeners has also gone up as the population in Denver and the surrounding areas has increased. On a sunny day in July, about 3,000 people can be found on Mount Bierstadt.

In July 2017, Colorado Fourteener Initiative released the second edition of its “Fourteener Hiking Use and Economic Impact” report, which estimated that 311,000 hiker use days occurred on Colorado’s fourteeners in 2016 — a 19 percent increase over 2015.

CFI protects and preserves the natural integrity of Colorado’s 54 14,000-foot peaks through active stewardship and public education. CFI partners with the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and passionate volunteers and donors nationwide to create protection of Colorado’s highest peaks; build and maintain sustainable hiking routes to accommodate hiking use while minimizing damage to native alpine ecosystems; close, stabilize, and restore trampled and eroded areas to protect sensitive alpine plant and animal communities; and educate fourteener hikers about Leave No Trace principles and sustainable recreational practices designed to lessen ecosystem impacts.

Through this unique, voluntary partnership, Colorado’s fourteener

Jr. at Red Rocks People don’t really talk about guitarists the way they used to in the 1960’s and 70’s. When rock was the most important music genre in the world there were passionate debates about who was the true guitar god. That doesn’t happen all that often anymore.

If that debate was still going on, one of the top contenders for the title would be Austin’s Gary Clark Jr. A fervent believer in the transformative power of the blues and a guitarist in the style of Hendrix, Clark is one of the unequivocal modern masters of the guitar. He’s released two solid studio albums, but it’s in his pair of live albums where his skills really shine though. His version of “Catfish Blues” is one of the best live recordings of the decade.

To experience the real thing, you don’t want to miss Gary Clark Jr. at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison.

If witnessing Clark’s magic isn’t enough to tempt you, soul-singer Valerie June will be the opener for the evening. The owner of one of the richest voices in the genre, June is worth the price of admission alone.

To get your tickets, visit /www. redrocksonline.com/events/detail/ gary-clark-jr.

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

FRONT RANGE FOURTEENERS • Longs Peak Elevation gain: 5,100 feet Class 3 14.5 miles round trip • Pikes Peak Elevation gain: 7,600 feet Class 1 24 miles round trip • Torreys Peak Elevation gain: 3,000 feet Class 2 8 miles round trip • Grays Peak Elevation gain: 3,000 feet Class 1 8 miles round trip • Grays and Torreys peaks combined Elevation gain: 3,600 feet Class 2 8.5 miles round trip • Mount Evans Elevation gain: 2,000 feet Class 2 5 miles round trip • Mount Bierstadt Elevation gain: 2,850 feet Class 2 with little/no exposure 7 miles round trip Source: 14ers.com ecosystems are protected from harm while continuing to make the peaks accessible to hikers without burdensome restrictions and fees.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Performance Now Presents “Annie”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 7-23 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Contact 303-987-7845 or online at www. performancenow.org.

Miners Alley Playhouse Presents “Lungs”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday from Sept. 7 to Oct. 14 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

Drama follows couple through lifecycle of their relationship. Call 303-935-3044 or minersalley. com.

MUSIC

Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Winners Recital: 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 10 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1340 Arapahoe St., Golden. Seven teenage scholarship winners perform a free organ recital. Go to www.agodrmc.org.

FILM

Latino Film Fest: Los Colores de la Montaña/The Colors of the Mountain (Colombia): 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Learn about four Latin American countries through film.

ART

Mountainside Art Guild Miniatures Exhibit: on display Aug. 29 to Sept. 27 at Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Opening reception, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Contact lakewoodarts.org or 303-9800625.

Teen Time: Button Art: 2-4 p.m.

Saturday Sept. 1 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Design your own button or create button collage art with silhouettes of literary and movie characters. Registration required.

Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Yarn and Needle Arts: Large Projects: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Bring a project to work on, learn from each other, and connect with people who share your interest in yarn and needle arts.

Arvada Ceramic Arts Guild Seconds Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 8 at Arvada

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this week’s TOP FIVE Timberline Handbell Auditions: 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays through Sept. 6. Go to www.timberlineringers.org. Ringers play a spectrum of music including pop, musicals, and classical music for workshops, concerts, weddings, and special events. Ringer skills include playing level 3-5 music, rhythm, and various handbell techniques. Timberline is looking for both ringers and substitute ringers. Substitutes are needed to fill-in during rehearsals or performances for individuals who are ill or traveling. For an audition, make an appointment by emailing audition@timberlineringers.org.

The group rehearses at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Broken Bone Bathtub: Thursday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 23. Siobhan O’Loughlin’s award-winning immersive piece of theater takes place inside a bathtub, in an actual home in the Lakewood Glens. The audience of 10-18 people takes on the role of Siobhan’s close friends, listening, sharing and assisting the cast clad artist at bathtime.

Specific location given at registration. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays. Go to www.brokenbonebathtub.com.

Ceramic Arts Guild, 5870 Olde Wadsworth, Arvada. Shop for perfectly imperfect pottery from over 15 local Arvada artists. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ arvadaceramicarts/ Nimbus: Art by Hallie Packard: on display through Sunday, Sept.

16 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Opening reception from 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Go to http://www. valkariefineart.com

FOOD

Food Truck Fridays: 5-9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 14 at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada.

Bands, drinks, automotive gallery and more. Donations accepted for Jefferson County Business Education Alliance). Donation amount is up to each guest. Learn more at www.lamarstreetcenter.com or call 303-424-0208.

EVENTS

Catty Hour: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at the Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

Enjoy wine and snacks and spend time with the shelter cats. Adults 21-plus only. Donations requested to help care for the cats. Go to http:// catcaresociety.org Colorado ACTS Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 1 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Items including furniture, clothing, books, toys and more. Go to www.

“Mamma Mia!”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 7-30 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https:// arvadacenter.org/mamma-mia.

Pedals, Pipes & Pizza: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1340 Arapahoe St., Golden. Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists program to introduce young children to the organ. Each participant receives the activity book “Organ Adventures.” After they have a chance to get hands and feet experience with a real organ and build their own pipes, the morning concludes with pizza and drinks. Sign up in advance by e-mailing gwenblumen@aol.com.

Go to www.agodrmc.org.

A Cause for Paws: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood.

Fundraiser for Angels with Paws Cat Rescue and Adoption Center. Appetizers, beverage bar, music, ticketed drawings, door prizes and silent auction.

Go to angelswithpaws.net to purchase tickets in advance.

coloradoacts.org.

Gardening in the Fall: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

1 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. This is the perfect time to set the stage for next year’s garden. Plant perennials and bulbs for season-long beauty. Review basic maintenance for keeping your garden healthy and beautiful. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com/ Planting for Success: 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 1, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Tips and techniques for planting trees, shrubs and perennials. Learn how to improve soil, water properly, mulch appropriately and place your plants in you landscape to get your new plants on the right track. Call 303-4247979 or go to www.echters.com/ USS Trinity September Super Saturday: Saturday, Sept. 1 at Lakeside Amusement Park, I-70 and Sheridan Boulevard. Pitch-in picnic starts at 12:30 p.m. The crew will ride the satellite and fly a drone until 2 p.m. Public invited.

Meet at the satellite ride. USS Trinity is Colorado’s only starship officially commiassioned

by Starfleet Command (world’s oldest Star Trek fan club). Contact startrekpost@gmail.com Orange Carpet Fundraising Event: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

5 at Qdoba, 12027 W. Alameda Parkway, Unit 100, Lakewood.

Event includes cooking demonstrations, a coloring station and live entertainment; 20 percent of

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Girls Night Out: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 7 at Duncan YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. A pajama glam part for mothers and daughters. Soak your feet, pamper your nails, play fun games and have dinner with dessert. Go to www.denverymca. org/arvada Landscaping Your Colorado Garden: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Echter’s Garden Center, 515 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.echters.com. Discover trees, shrubs and perennials that grow well in our region. Learn plant combinations and basic design principles to create curb appeal and enhance your outdoor living spaces.

Planting Fall Bulbs: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Echter’s Garden Center, 515 Garrison St., Arvada.

Go to www.echters.com. Plant bulbs now for color next spring.

Discover new varieties of tulips, daffodils and other unique types of bulbs. Learn how to prepare your soil and maintain for years of beauty.

Discovery Play: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Families enjoy songs, stories and hands-on STEM fun. En Español and bilingual. Go to https://jeffcolibrary.org/

sales will benefit No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to solve problems of childhood hunger and poverty in the United States. Plus kids eat free. Go to www.qdoba.com.

Welcome Meet and Greet: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Register at www.apexprd.org. Discover the opportunities at the center.

Tuskegee Airmen: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 6 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Active Minds program.

Call 303-233-4343 to RSVP; space is limited.

Senior Christian Retreat: 1-2 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 6 and Sept. 27 at Living Cross Chapel, 8545 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. All are welcome. Contact eocaoffice@ gmail.com Telescope Night: dusk to 10 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 7 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Look through a telescope and learn about some night-time nature. Meet in the center square just west of the library anytime while we’re there. No need to sign up. Go to https://campscui.active.

Beth Moore Women’s Bible Study: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays from Sept. 8 to Oct. 13 at Community In Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Study of 2 Timothy. Registration required. Go to https://vista.breezechms.com/ form/bd23868986 Open All Breed Horse Shows: 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 720-9352026 or 720-560-3646 or email coloradostockhorse@yahoo.com.

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

Sunday, Sept. 9 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

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

Discovery Play: 10:15-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

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Car Cruise Nights: 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 27 at Burger King, 5255 W. 80th Ave., Arvada.

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Dog fitness tracker helps keep Fido in top shape

BY ADAM PEMBLE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When Czech entrepreneur Robert Hasek began jogging with his dog, Darwin, the three-mile runs were making the bull terrier sick with fatigue.

Hasek was surprised, thinking his dog led a healthy lifestyle. To solve the mystery, he strapped a Fitbit to Darwin and discovered he was actually only active in his presence. Otherwise, Hasek says, “he is lying, sleeping and doing nothing. He’s lazy!”

The businessman sensed an opportunity and developed one of the world’s first dog fitness trackers. His product is part of a growing industry of gadgets for pets that includes GPS trackers, automatic feeders, ballthrowing machines for dogs to fetch and self-cleaning litter boxes for cats.

People in the U.S. will spend $72.1 billion this year on pet products and care, up 3.6 percent year-over-year in an industry that has grown steadily since the mid-1990s, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Worldwide spending in 2017 was $109 billion, according to Euromonitor International.

Hasek first sought funding on Kickstarter and then reached out to private investors. He moved to San Francisco for three months, tracked down Czech manufacturers and found a customer service subcontractor.

Two years later, production and sales of the Actijoy fitness trackers have begun, with one unit costing about $300. On top of the GPS tracking device that a variety of pet collars already offer, it tracks the intensity of the dog’s activity and comes with an internet-connected bowl that monitors food and water consumption.

It faces competition from a range of

‘Pet tech has been a hugely explosive part of the industry the past five or six years.’

Harrison Forbes, a dog trainer and pet products expert products, from the more basic fitness monitors to more advanced technologies. The Wagz, for example, is also able to record and stream HD video from the collar. It sells for $495 apiece.

That may be a lot for a collar, but some pet owners are willing to splurge. Among them are millennials who put off having kids or decided against having any and have the extra income to spend, says Harrison Forbes, a dog trainer and pet products expert.

“Pet tech has been a hugely explosive part of the industry the past five or six years,” he said while attending the Superzoo industry conference on pet products in Las Vegas. Technology for pets has tended to follow innovations that were meant for humans and this is an example of that, he says.

Actijoy’s COO, Jana Rosenfelderova, says they are marketing these collars not only to people who have overweight pets, but also to those who want to avoid health problems in the first place. Monitoring water consumption, for example, can reveal if a pet is drinking unusually large amounts, a sign of kidney problems or diabetes.

“Our (ideal) customer is a dog owner that wants to prevent,” she says.

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Young pitcher immersed in national pride

Lakewood defeats Bear Creek in clash of old rivals

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BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Lakewood seniors Pierce Holley and Kegan Hufford provided a potent 1-2 punch for the Tigers on Friday, Aug. 24, at Jeffco Stadium.

Two of the Tigers’ key returners from last season helped Lakewood claw out a 38-13 victory against former league rival Bear Creek in the Week 1 football opener for both teams.

“I’ve been preaching since the summer that I had 33 seniors last year and people are going to say it’s a rebuilding year and we aren’t going to be very good,” Lakewood coach Jeff Braun said. “The kids really took that to heart and we are going to ride that as long as we can.”

Holley passed for two touchdowns and had another pair of short touchdown runs to lead the Tigers’ offense. The senior quarterback shared snaps behind center with Ezekiel Sundberg last season.

“It’s definitely a change-up,” Holley said of playing quarterback fulltime. “I’ll do whatever I can to help my team win.”

Holley opened the second half with an 8-yard touchdown pass to senior Elias Borjas to give Lakewood (1-0 record) a commanding 31-7 lead.

Holley’s first touchdown pass came on a broken play where he scrambled away from pressure before hitting a diving junior Charlie Ross in the end zone to put the Tigers up 14-0 late in the first quarter.

Lakewood senior Kegan Hufford (33) carries the Tigers’ flag as players storm the field Friday, Aug. 24, at Jeffco Stadium in the Tigers’ season opener against Bear Creek. Lakewood won 38-13 to start its 2018 campaign. PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Lakewood senior Elias Borjas (3) leaps in front of Bear Creek senior Nate Madrid for an interception Friday, Aug. 24, at Jeffco Stadium. The Tigers rolled to a 38-13 victory over the Bears in the season opener for both teams.

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Standout Performers Makenzie Middleton, Golden The junior softball player went 3-4 at the plate, with three RBI’s in the Demons’ Aug. 21 non-conference game against Connifer.

Middleton is averaging more than two hits per game so far this season. Golden went on to lose the game in the last inning, 9-8.

Jon Randal, Faith Christian The sophomore proved to be the Eagles’ most consistent threat in the team’s Aug. 23 match against The Pinnacle. He had six shots on goal, with the game-winning goal being the one that got in.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are athletes from west metro area high schools.

Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Glenn Wallace by noon Sunday at gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com Eric Beltran, Arvada In the goal for 80 minutes Aug. 24, the freshman helped preside over a shutout win on the road over the Manual Thunderbolts, 2-0. The non-conference game was the Bulldog’s season opener.

Julia Shipley, Wheat Ridge The Aug. 24 softball game between the Farmers and Pomona was a close affair, but Wheat Ridge pulled out the 5-4 win, thanks in large part to senior captain Shipley. The third base player had two hits and two RBI’s.

Tate Minch, Standley Lake The senior forward proved he has an eye for offense, earning two assists in his soccer team’s 2-1 win over Jefferson Academy on Aug. 23. He leads his team in shots and assists.

t is amazing how easy it is to remember all the first times in our lives. I can still recall the first time that I really felt and saw public patriotism.

Admittedly I used to feel a twinge of nationalism watching the Olympics or “Yankee Doodle Dandy” on television, but I was really surprised OVERTIME while attending a 1980 Colorado Rockies hockey game at McNichols Sports Arena.

When the national anthem was played, I can remember everybody loudly singing the anthem Jim Benton and some waving tiny American flags. This was just after the United States’ Miracle on Ice hockey team had won the Olympic gold medal.

ThunderRidge sophomore righthanded pitcher Cale Lansville got up close and personal with the feelings of national pride recently as a member of the United States U15 baseball team that won the 10-day Baseball World Cup on Aug. 19 in David, Panama.

“It was the best feeling just to win a gold medal for your country and having the jersey on every single day,” said Lansville. “With USA across your chest it really puts things in perspective and it was an honor to represent my country.”

It was the first U15 world baseball championship for the United States.

Lansville made two appearances, both starts, and was 1-0 with a 2.16 earned run average. He allowed four hits in 8.1 innings pitched, two earned runs with six strikeouts and five walks in his two outings.

“It was definitely competitive,” he said. “Some teams did things a little differently. Being a pitcher, I saw than Japan was very selective while the Dominicans were very aggressive early in the count.”

The United States went 8-1 in the tournament and downed Panama 7-1 in the title game of the 12-country tournament on Aug. 19.

Lansville was dominant in pitching 5.1 innings in a 4-1 win over previously unbeaten Panama on Aug. 14.

He faced just one batter over his minimum while allowing two hits and striking out two batters.

He started and pitched three innings Aug. 18 against Japan in an 8-2 victory and yielded a pair of hits, two runs, one earned with three strikeouts and three walks.

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“Everything went to heck. Pierce was able to scramble around to make a play,” Ross said. “I think that is one of our strengths they year. We can improvise on the fly when things go wrong.”

Both of the Tigers’ first scores came off Bear Creek (0-1) turnovers.

Borjas intercepted Bear Creek senior quarterback Isaiah Romero to set up Lakewood’s first score. Lakewood senior Lin Kim recovered a fumble

by Romero on the next offensive drive for Bear Creek to set up the Tigers’ next score.

Hufford — a two-way player and also one of the top lacrosse players in the state — was all over the field as he has been for a couple of years for the Tigers. The senior opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

“He (Hufford) does everything on the field,” Holley said. “We’ll keep

him rolling him through the season.”

Hufford added a 40-yard field goal in the second quarter to respond after Bear Creek got on the scoreboard with a 2-yard touchdown run by senior George Martinez.

“I just want to get in the best shape I can be, stay healthy and go play lacrosse in the spring,” said Hufford who will likely play on nearly every snap for the Tigers this season.

Bear Creek was able to put in a late touchdown with a 50-yard run by junior Eric Johnson in the final minute to take a little momentum heading into another difficult non-league game next week.

The Bears face the defending Class 5A state champions Pomona (1-0) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada.

The Panthers defeated Oak Ridge (FL) by a score of 32-14 last Thursday in Orlando.

Once Bear Creek gets into conference play things will be different.

A drop in enrollment at the school moved the Bears into 4A. The new

two-year conference alignment has Bear Creek in the 4A Jeffco League that includes Chatfield, Dakota Ridge, Golden, Grand Junction and Wheat Ridge.

Lakewood is back at Jeffco Stadium next week on Thursday to host ThunderRidge. The Tigers play in the deep and talented 5A Metro West League — Arvada West, Columbine, Lakewood, Mullen, Pomona and Ralston Valley — which could be the toughest conference in the state.

“We’ve got to get through preseason (non-league) first,” Braun said.

“We’ve got to stay healthy because we aren’t real deep, but we’ve got some key components that are better this year then last year.”

All six teams in the 5A Metro West qualified for the 16-team 5A state tournament last season. The new playoff format has extended the field to 24 teams in 5A for the next twoyear cycle in 5A. “It’s going to be a tough league, but we look forward to the challenge,” Holley said.

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

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“In the Panama game I felt I really started on top of hitters and mixed my pitches very well,” recalled Lansville. “I established all four of my pitches and threw them for strikes. I threw very well that game.

“Then versus Japan, I had some trouble early with establishing my fast ball. I had to go with my offspeed stuff more and I think that’s where things kind of went wrong.”

Lansville was a regular for ThunderRidge last season as a freshman, pitching 41 innings with a 0-1 record and 2.22 earned run average.

He is looking forward to next spring after his summer of facing international competition.

“My goal every time I go out there to get better,” he said. “I always want to take something away and improve myself. The biggest thing I took away from this summer was just the responsibility that I now have being a USA baseball player and representing my country. When I got back to school everyone was excited for me. They were following on livestream.”

He has a couple memorable souvenirs from the Panama tournament.

“My favorite thing I brought home was a baseball with all my team’s players’ names on it,” he said. “Now I have lifelong friends that I will keep in touch with. We got to keep the white jersey. I’m going to definitely frame it and hang it up.”

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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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.

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GMOs: What Are They? Why Should I Care? 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 at Natural Grocers, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. GMO generally refers to crops that have been engineered to produce pesticides or can have weed-killer sprayed on them without being harmed. Go to http:// www.naturalgrocers.com.

Memory Café: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

5 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. For people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

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Teen Writing Group: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

EDUCATION

Jody’s Preschool Fun with Animals: 1010:45 a.m. Wednesdays in September at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6. Books, stories, crafts and games about animals. Go to https:// campscui.active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter Tuskegee Airmen: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Active Minds program.

Call 303-233-4343 to RSVP; space is limited.

Exploring the Great Ideas: The Liar and the Skeptic: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

OASIS Volunteer Reading Tutor Training: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 11 and Thursday, Sept. 13. OASIS tutors help Jefferson County Public School students in grades K-3 master reading and writing.

Tutors work one-on-on with one or two children for one hour a week. To apply, contact jcgadd@hotmail.com or dustyjill@ yahoo.com.

Jefferson High School Class of 68 Reunion: Friday, Sept. 14 to Saturday, Sept.

15. Ice breaker from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Edgewater Inn, 5302 W. 25th Ave. Tour of Jefferson High School at 4 p.m. Sept. 14.

Dinner, dancing and reminiscing from 5-10 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Contact Jackie Peden, 303 550-9585, or Rick Lunnon, 720 363-6287. Registration can also be found at www.saintsof1968.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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Taunaz Tavern to expand STAFF REPORT

Locally owned Taunaz Tavern will expand its dining options with the opening of Breakfast on Ralston in early October.

The new restaurant at 9604 Ralston Road, less than a mile from the original Taunaz Tavern, will serve breakfast along with all of the tavern’s favorites

such as its Santa Fe turkey melt and spicy chipotle BBQ bacon burger, and will offers its weekly bottomless hot wing night. The grand opening is planned for the first week of October.

“We are very excited to be growing fast enough that Taunaz needs to expand,” owner Ken Ziegler said in a news release. “Our success has created the opportunity to expand our busi-

ness to include a full service breakfast restaurant. We are extremely grateful for our family of customers that have supported us over the years.”

Taunaz is known for its promotion of local artists and entertainers in Arvada.

Tom Pounders, whose art studio used to be where the Arvada G Line Station now stands, now works from home and

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“I’ve been collaborating with loal businesses here in Arvada for years,” Pounders said in a news release.

“Taunaz Tavern was one of the first to feature my art. They are a staple here in Arvada. Taunaz Tavern embraces the local community and I am proud to be associated with them.”

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Real Estate

Windows

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Marketplace Misc. Notices

Garage Sales

In preparation for a periodic evaluation by Higher Learning Commission accrediting agency, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is seeking comments from the public about the College.

RMCAD will host a visit on December 3-5, 2018 with a team from the Higher Learning Commission. RMCAD has been accredited by the HLC since 2000. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding RMCAD to the following address: Third-Party Comment on Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 The public may also submit comments online at www.hlcommission.org/comment.

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing.

All comments must be received by November 5, 2018.

Orphan Grain Train ANNUAL Garage Sale

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FARM & AGRICULTURE

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Instruction Lessons, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Singing & Acting

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Come have fun and learn music 35 years experience teaching all ages Learn some tricks to help you learn faster Piano teaching traditional method music theory, reading notes (recommended for children and or quick chord method or learn both) Guitar and Ukulele - note reading or learn TAB method Singing - many exercises to stretch your range and gimmicks to get through the breaks in your voice Acting - brush up on audition monologues or whatever 303-816-1557 arlenecruises@gmail.com Highlands Ranch/Littleton Area

Lost and Found Ring Found

at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary 4300 West Ponds Circle, Littleton Call and identify 402-278-2562

Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.

A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships.

Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd.

Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.

719-775-8742

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

Garage Sales Arvada

6070 Routt Street 80004 Household goods and RV Camping Friday August 31 & Saturday September 1st 8am-5pm both days

Castle Rock Tools, Lawn Mower Etc. 3382 Caprock Way Castle Rock 80104 Saturday September 1st 9am-6pm LAKEWOOD Camping/Hunting gear, Portaboat w/accessories, Music Gear, Exercise Equipment, Prospecting Equipment, Patio Tables, Tools, Porcelain Dolls & Cabinet, Jewelry, Household Items, Sewing Machine & much much more.

498 S. Dudley Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8 9:00-5:00 - Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 Lone Tree Montecito Neighborhood Multi Family Garage Sale Friday September 7th 8am-3pm Saturday September 8th 9am-1pm Lone Tree Colorado Ridgegate & Crossington Streets Furniture, Holiday Decorations, Children's Toys, Home Decor, Bikes, Books, Clothes, Jewelry, Dishes, Tools, and lots more

Sept 7th and 8th, 9am -4pm 550 E. WOLFENSBERGER ROAD Castle Rock, CO 80109.

Over 25,000 items to choose from The proceeds will fund the shipping costs of used clothing to those in need in countries throughout the world.

Christmas, kitchen, linens, baby, purses, shoes, lamps, and so much MORE!!

Estate Sales Arvada

Estate/Moving Sale

8/30-9/1 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-6pm 13690 West 66th Place, Arvada 80004 Collectibles, Many things from different countries, Italian hand painted chandler, furniture, artwork, glassware, vintage, lamps, old table saw, Century leaded glass hutch white desk and book case, Like New Couch (beige) so much more to list Priced to sell - Everything must go!

762 Aspen Lane, Black Hawk, CO Estate-Yard-Moving Sale Friday 08/31/18 7:30AM-4PM & Saturday 9/1/18 7:30AM-4PM Double bed, futon, sofa sleeper, arm chairs, desks, lg dining table, picnic tables. Tools, garden tools, ladder, auto supplies. Washer& Dryer. Refrigerator.

Skis, fishing rods, canoe, kayak, bicycles, camping equip.

Firewood ? stove length and longer Call for TH appt. - 720-530-3669 Missouri Lakes 1 - across from school (720) 530-3669 https://www.facebook.com Gilpin Country Garage Sale Lakewood Estate Sale Large Estate Sale at 10291 W. Exposition Dr. on September 1st & 2nd from 8AM to 2PM. Furniture, Kitchen and Dining sets, Books and Tools among many other items.

Don't miss this Great Sale!

Lawn and Garden 4 Sale Black Brinkman BBQ used two times warmer on left side; new rotisserie; LP tank Asking $150; West Arvada 303.421.8714

Miscellaneous Cemetery Lots

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Olinger Crown Hill Wheat Ridge Crown Hill Block number 21 Value $3995 Asking $3600 including transfer fee 303-422-6430

1955 Olds 88'

4 door sedan Runs, needs work asking $2500 or best offer Call Ray at 303-618-6689 or 303-452-1738 leave message

2004 VW Beetle GL

132,000 miles, good condition 1 owner, Great commuter car, does well in snow All maintenance records available $4100/obo 303-423-6867

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PIANO LESSONS

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Nancy 303-552-6050

Wanted to Buy Mr. Baseball, buying sports cards and memorabilia (203)767-2407

PETS

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High quality, low cost all-inclusive Horse Boarding for retired and senior horses.

Contact Blue Rose Ranch 303-796-7739 Springfield, CO www.bluerosehorseretirement.org

TRANSPORTATION

2 side by side lots at Crown Hill Wheat Ridge Block 3, Lot 74, Unit B, Section 3&4 valued at $6000 each will sell for $4500 each plus transfer fee 303-237-1664

Cash for all Vehicles!

CEMETERY LOTS

(303)741-0762

Crown Hill Cemetery Lakewood 4 adjacent spaces in a flat marker area 1 top crypt in garden mausoleum III section Richard (423)767-8838

Autos for Sale

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Sell your merchandise on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091 Wanted

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Careers

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North Suburban Fleet by Metro transportation is looking for Drivers to service your neighborhoods $1000 SIGNING BONUS! Earn up to $1500/week!

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RENTALS

Ken Caryl Business Park Office Space For Lease

Located at 7991 Shaffer Pkwy. in the Ken Caryl Business Park, there is currently a 3,177 sq. ft. space available for lease. It features a reception area, conference room, and 8 perimeter offices. A beautiful golf course and hogback views round out this high image space. For lease at $19.00/sf full service. Call Mike Haley or John Becker for more information.

Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Thornton 2nd floor, extra large living room 2 bedroom, remodeled, Great view of city lights, park across the street, 2 minutes to I25, multiple shopping choices all directions pool, tennis courts, near park park car close by $1365 + deposit, small pet OK lapointevidence@earthlink.net

www.FullerRE.com (303) 534-4822

Cornerstone Homes Realty

Land 2 acres in Arvada $775,000 OR Trade for nice ranch style house or whatever?

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Applewood Townhome

1400 + square feet 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths, Patio, 2 car carport, Basic Cable included Swimming Pool/Playground Washer/Dryer, Air Conditioning, Fresh Updates, No Pets, No Smokers, $1600/month $1600 deposit 303-345-5749

Miscellaneous Real Estate Cemetery Plots For Sale:

Arvada

Two adjoining plots, Chapel Hill Cemetery, Garden of Gethsemane, in Centennial.

List price is $11,790. Will sell for $5000 plus $595 transfer fee = $5595.

Call 972-523-9431 for more info or to view the lots. Leave message with your phone number if no answer.

CONDO Available October 1st $1100/mo. 2bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living room Kipling & 59th 1 car parking & back porch, no pets (303)422-3562

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Public Notice

August 30, 2018

Public Notices Notice To Creditors

City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth Ann Newton, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 353

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, THE 2018 HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL AND THE PROPOSED 2019 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires local jurisdictions receiving certain grant funds to prepare Annual Action Plans as part of their Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission for Housing and Community Development Programs (Consolidated Plan).

The City of Arvada is preparing its proposed Annual Action Plan for 2019 and is encouraging citizen participation in the preparation of that Action Plan. The 2019 Action Plan will outline the proposed use of an estimated $450,000 in 2019 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).

The City invites all citizens and other interested parties who desire to provide comments on the use of year 2019 CDBG or past program performance AND/OR to make comments regarding use of year 2018 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at the public hearing listed below: THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD: At 6:30 P.M., September 17, 2018 in Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado.

Relevant program information is available by contacting the City Manager’s Office, City of Arvada, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., weekdays, at 720-898-7507.

CDBG AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL APPLICATION PROCESS All citizens and other interested parties which desire to apply for year 2019 Community Development Block Grant for year 2018 Human Services Funding Pool funding from the City of Arvada MUST complete an Application for Funding and submit that form by 5:00 PM on September 14, 2018. The application form with instructions can be completed and submitted online at: http://arvada.org/residents/social-services/cdgbfunds-at-work-in-arvada FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Wendy Brazzell with the Housing Preservation and Resources Division regarding Community Development Block Grant funding at 720-898-7496 between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays.

Please contact Maria Vanderkolk regarding the Human Services Funding Pool at 720-898-7507, between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before December 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative Alec Newton 8630 E. 66th Pl, Unit #C Tulsa, OK 74133 Legal Notice No: 402969 First Publication: August 23, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, THE 2018 HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL AND THE PROPOSED 2019 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires local jurisdictions receiving certain grant funds to prepare Annual Action Plans as part of their Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission for Housing and Community Development Programs (Consolidated Plan).

The City of Arvada is preparing its proposed Annual Action Plan for 2019 and is encouraging citizen participation in the preparation of that Action Plan. The 2019 Action Plan will outline the proposed use of an estimated $450,000 in 2019 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).

The City invites all citizens and other interested parties who desire to provide comments on the use of year 2019 CDBG or past program performance AND/OR to make comments regarding use of year 2018 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at the public hearing listed below: THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD: At 6:30 P.M., September 17, 2018 in Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado.

Relevant program information is available by contacting the City Manager’s Office, City of Arvada, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., weekdays, at 720-898-7507.

CDBG AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL APPLICATION PROCESS All citizens and other interested parties which desire to apply for year 2019 Community Development Block Grant for year 2018 Human Services Funding Pool funding from the City of Arvada MUST complete an Application for Funding and submit that form by 5:00 PM on September 14, 2018. The application form with instructions can be completed and submitted online at: http://arvada.org/residents/social-services/cdgbfunds-at-work-in-arvada FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Wendy Brazzell with the Housing Preservation and Resources Division regarding Community Development Block Grant funding at 720-898-7496 between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays.

Please contact Maria Vanderkolk regarding the Human Services Funding Pool at 720-898-7507, between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays.

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 403143 First Publication: August 30, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

use of year 2019 CDBG or past program performance AND/OR to make comments regarding use of year 2018 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at the public hearing listed below: THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD: At 6:30 P.M., September 17, 2018 in Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado.

Relevant program information is available by contacting the City Manager’s Office, City of Arvada, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., weekdays, at 720-898-7507.

CDBG AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 POOL APPLICATION PROCESS All citizens and other interested parties which desire to apply for year 2019 Community Development Block Grant for year 2018 Human Services Funding Pool funding from the City of ArPublic Notice vada MUST complete an Application for Funding and submit that form by 5:00 PM on SeptemNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ber 14, 2018. The application form with instrucThe following variances from the Land Developtions can be completed and submitted online at: ment Code (LDC) have been requested: http://arvada.org/residents/social-services/cdgbVAR2018-0017, Keith Howard, 16788 W. 65th funds-at-work-in-arvada Circle, to construct a twenty-foot tall golf safety FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: net when Section 6.5.8(A) of the LDC restricts Please contact Wendy Brazzell with the Housfence height to six-feet tall and Section 6.5.8(B) ing Preservation and Resources Division regarddoes not permit netting as an allowed material. ing Community Development Block Grant fundHearing will be held before the Board of Adjusting at 720-898-7496 between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 ment on September 25, at 6:30 p.m., Municipal P.M., weekdays.

Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where Please contact Maria Vanderkolk regarding the you may speak at the hearing. Additional informHuman Services Funding Pool at 720-898-7507, ation can be obtained from the Community Debetween 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays. velopment Department or written comments may be filed no later than 8 days prior to the Legal Notice No.: 403143 hearing.

First Publication: August 30, 2018 CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Last Publication: September 6, 2018 /s/ Russ Rizzo, Secretary Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Legal Notice No.: 403144 First Publication: August 30, 2018 Last Publication: August 30, 2018 Public Notice Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2018-0017, Keith Howard, 16788 W. 65th Circle, to construct a twenty-foot tall golf safety net when Section 6.5.8(A) of the LDC restricts fence height to six-feet tall and Section 6.5.8(B) does not permit netting as an allowed material.

Hearing will be held before the Board of Adjustment on September 25, at 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed no later than 8 days prior to the hearing.

CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Russ Rizzo, Secretary

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City and County

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 403144 First Publication: August 30, 2018 Last Publication: August 30, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Legal Notice No.: 403143 First Publication: August 30, 2018 Last Publication: September 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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Castle Rock

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5050 Factory Shops Blvd #1010

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1 West Flatiron Crossing Dr.