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Speak Up Arvada gathers input from community Conversation continues as council begins visioning plans

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ideas around mobility, connectivity, waste hauling and community vibrancy emerged from Arvada residents during the Speak Up Arvada community outreach initiative.

The initiative, which was born out of city council’s request for more community input, collected data from Aug. 1 through the end of October online as well as through eight “community connectors” who met with community members face-to-face.

A focus was reaching populations that aren’t usually heard from, including senior citizens and youth. To do so, connectors did outreach at local high school civics classes, the skate park, silver sneakers classes and senior living centers.

Community connector Brittney Coffey said she was intentional about reaching the senior population in Arvada.

“Seniors are feisty and they have a lot of input,” Coffey said. “I feel like they are a voice that hasn’t been heard very well in the community.”

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Another connecter also focused on the Spanish and Under 19 - 10 percent Russian-speaking populations.

10-29 - 7.7 percent During the three months, 30-39 - 19.3 percent connectors talked with more 40-49 - 18.3 percent than 150 people and conducted 50-59 - 17.3 percent 700 hours of outreach. In 60-69 - 16.3 percent addition, 750 people used the Over 70 - 11.1 percent online engagement tool.

Engagement was tracked by zip code and age demographic with 80004 having the highest participation with 28 percent. Charise Canales, neighborhood engagement coordinator for the city of Arvada, notes that this is also the highest density zip code in the city.

The 30-39 year old age range had the highest participation with 19.3 percent of the total with ages 40-60 not too far behind. Participants over 70 years of age accounted for 11.1 percent of the total, while participants under age 19 accounted for 10 percent.

“That was amazing to see our young people appreciating having their voices herd,” Canales said. “Which for a lot of them, it was their first time.”

Some open-ended comments from participants included a desire for affordable and attractive housing; safe walking and biking routes; more visual communication from the city; city-wide recycling and single-hauler trash; addressing homelessness; and the desire for murals and other public art throughout the city.

“It’s great to hear form our citizens,” said Arvada Mayor Marc Williams. “I think it is very consistent to where council has been trying to put its focus.”

The biggest concern city council raised after being presented a highlevel overview of the results Nov. 26 was not knowing what people mean when they said they want a “small town feel” and “character of Arvada.”

“People have a very different opinion of what a small town feel is,” councilwoman Nancy Ford said.

There were questions about if varying zip codes described this differently and if residents had different ideas that long-standing residents.

These are things council requested more clarification on moving forward.

According to city staff, the overview report will be available at speakup. arvada.org in the next couple weeks.

The conversation will continue with a Speak Up Arvada community open house on Jan. 8, followed by a final report published in January or February.

Months overdue: 26 Current step: in order for the G Line to open, grade crossing timings will need to be adjusted to meet the design parameters and grade crossing testing will need to be verified by the Public Utilities

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Commission and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). On Nov. 15, the FRA sent a letter to RTD reiterating concerns about the crossing gates on the A Line and G Line, saying that warning times during testing on the line are “routinely” outside the allowed buffer.

The FRA is requiring RTD to submit a corrective action plan within 30 days.

Regulators warn that they could go as far as suspending service on the A Line if RTD doesn’t submit a solution to ongoing problems with the A Line. Both lines use the same technology.

Estimated opening day: Not yet determined

Impact technology offerings at library JCPL asks residents to complete survey STAFF REPORT

Jefferson County residents are invited to take a survey through Dec. 16 that will help the library district plan its future technology offerings.

Anyone ages 14 and older are welcome to complete the survey, and those who

complete it will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon Fire Tablet. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

“Offering equal access to technology is a critical function of public libraries,” Donna Walker, the library district’s executive director, said in a news release. “Results of this survey will give us insight into how patrons use library technology and assist us in planning future offerings.”

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CORRECTION A front page preview of our story about the new Dior exhibit in Denver misspelled the word “success.”

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Seeking Applicants for 2019 Boards and Commissions Vacancies Seeking applicants

serve on Planning Commission Applications are being accepted for the following citizentoboards and commissions in 2019 and you can now apply Theonline: Planning Commission is a 7-member board that serves as an

• Arvada Arts and Culture Commission • Arvada Festivals Commission • Arvada Golf Advisory Committee • Arvada Park Advisory Committee • Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee

advisory body to the City Council and reviews annexations, rezonings, subdivisions, planned unit developments and

long-range comprehensive plan. They meet • Arvada formulates Urbana Renewal Authority generally on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Appointees are paid $100.00 per meeting and terms are for • Board of Adjustment four years. You must be a resident of the City of Arvada to apply. current vacancy is an unexpired term ending April 30, 2021.

• Human The Services Advisory Committee Applications and questionnaire are available on the City’s website • Transportation Committee at www.arvada.org or by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 720-

898-7550. Completed applications are due by noon on Monday, November 12, 2018 in the City Clerk’s Office, 8101 Ralston Road, 3rd floor.

Information about each board, as well as application details, can be found at Arvada.org/2019boards. Applications can be completed online using electronically submitted Google forms, or you may download, print and complete your application.

You will need to complete one General Application and then complete the Supplemental Questions for up to three boards for whiach you wish to be considered. You may also include a short resume, although it is not required.

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Applications are due in the City Clerk’s Office by NOON on Monday, January 14, 2019.

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Golden photographer, videographer wins awards STAFF REPORT

Golden photographer Frank Zurey won numerous awards in this year’s writing and photography contest sponsored by Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers.

In the video clips category, Zurey won first place for a clip of a great blue heron feeding its young. Video judge Ann Lukacs of Breckenridge wrote, “This clip of `dancing birds’ could be used in a variety of videos, especially when paired with the right

music.” Also in the video clips category, he took third place for “Barred Owl,” which the judge called “an interesting study of the owl.”

In still photography, Zurey won first place in the published images category for his photo “Pallid Bat Coming for Water,” which was displayed in the Denver Audubon Share the View show. He also won second place in the image from last conference category for his photo “Lazuli Bunting.” His photo of a great white egret displaying its plumage took third place in

the black and white category. In the scenics category, he received honorable mention for his image “Anchor & Ogive Glaciers.”

Awards were presented at the organization’s annual conference in Alamosa. More than 500 entries - photos, written works, and videos - were submitted from 26 RMOWP members.

Formed in 1973, Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers is an organization of professional and semi-professional photographers, writers, cinematographers, and artists who

specialize in outdoor subjects, ranging from fishing and hunting to hiking and exploring public lands, with an emphasis on activities in the American West.

Each year the group has a conference offering members an opportunity to improve their skills through workshops and field trips, share experiences, and explore local attractions. The 2019 conference is Sept. 9-12, in Estes Park and adjacent Rocky Mountain National Park. Details will be available soon at www. rmowp.org.

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The blog post gives three reasons why the holidays are a good time to list a home.

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Second, the article states that transactions move more quickly, since inspectors, lenders, appraisers and title companies have less of a backlog. (Personally, I don’t see this being so significant.)

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Sellers should particularly appreciate the fact that buyers who want to see listings at this time of year are probably serious about buying.

“Lookie loos” are most often fair weather visitors. So, fewer people are likely to want to see your home during the holidays, but those who do are typically of the highly qualified and highly motivated variety.

What the RSImedia blog post fails to address is what changed to make the holiday season a good time to list a home, because that wasn’t true years ago. I believe it is because of how the internet has changed the relationship between buyers and their real estate agents.

In the past, agents would do the looking, contacting their client when they identify a home they think their buyer would like. With today’s MLS systems, buyers’ search criteria are entered into the MLS, which triggers an email alert when the system identifies a listing matching those criteria.

I was pleased to get several responses to last week’s column about various ways to protect homes against wildland fires.

One reader correctly pointed out that no structure can be protected against a winddriven firestorm, something I should have noted. However, it is possible to protect homes from wind-blown embers in the more typical forest fire moving at a slower pace.

Another reader suggested that building a house out of concrete might help. While this is a good idea, remember that such a house would still have a roof and openings for windows and doors that would need to be made as fire-resistant as possible.

Another reader suggested installing out-

door smoke detectors, something that hit close to home with a friend of mine. She said that a firefighter once rang her doorbell to warn her of an approaching wildfire. The moment she opened the door she smelled the smoke, but she hadn’t smelled it when she was indoors. That prompted me to wonder why building codes don’t require smoke detectors in attached garages, but only require that the walls, door and ceiling be firerated to extend the time it takes for a garage fire to penetrate the living quarters.

Keep the suggestions coming. As with all my columns, last week’s is posted online at www.GoldenREblog.com, where you can add your own comment.

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Thus, while agents might lose focus from time-to-time, the MLS computer never stops watching and alerting. The minute a suitable listing is entered in the MLS, buyers are alerted. Some of these folks are sufficiently motivated that if the listing “checks enough of their boxes,” they’ll call their agents to request an immediate showing — even on Christmas eve.

Buyers can set up similar alerts themselves on consumer-facing real estate websites such as Zillow, but they can’t use nearly as many search criteria as their agent can. For example, I don’t know of a single consumer-facing website that allows a user

to search for main-floor master suites, fenced yards, homes with mountain views, or homes with full-but-unfinished basements. The MLS system on the other hand, allows its member agents to search for all of these criteria – and more. If it’s a field on the MLS, it can be a search criteria for us agents.

If you aren’t able to search for exactly what you want on those consumer-facing websites, ask us or your agent of choice to set up the search for you. It doesn’t cost the agent or you anything to do so.

In previous years I’ve published statistics showing how well listings sell in the winter.

Look for them at JimSmithColumns.com.

‘Conforming’ Loan Limits Raised to $561,200 Until recently, the conventional loan limit was $417,000. Anything above that was considered a “jumbo” loan, which had stricter credit requirements and higher interest rates. But things have changed.

Last week, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored entities that purchase the bulk of mortgage loans from lenders, raised that limit to $484,350 for much of the country. In some regions with

higher property values however, including metro Denver, the limit is now $561,200.

This is good news for borrowers, as conventional loans allow a smaller down payment percentage versus that of Jumbo loans – as little as 3%. Contact your mortgage broker to see if it makes sense for you to buy (or sell, for that matter) before mortgage rates rise further. If you don’t have a mortgage broker call us. We have several we know and trust

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Lighting the menorah for Hanukkah PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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atkes, donuts and gelt accompanied the menorah lighting Dec. 2 held by the Chabad of Northwest Metro Denver in the outdoor space by the library in Olde Town Arvada. The lighting symbolized the first night of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.

“Hanukkah is a time for family,” said Leah Brackman, co-director of Chabad of Northwest Metro Denver. “The idea of lighting the menorah is to spread light into the world.”

Rabbi Benjy Brackman called attendees to continue to think about spreading light each night of Hanukkah as they light the menorah at home.

“The idea of adding additional candles is the idea of adding more goodness to the world, and boy do we need more goodness today than any other time,” he said. “Think of something you can do to add more light to the world. Think of something each night you can do to make this world a better place.”

Haddas Lev helps Ayala Lev-Rubio create a menorah craft to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.

Event attendees watch on as the menorah is lit in Olde Town Arvada for the first night of Hanukkah.

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brings smiles in Arvada PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ancakes, magic and Santa Clause were the main attractions the morning of Dec. 1, at the Apex Community Recreation Center in Arvada. The annual Santa Breakfast drew about 200 children and parents.

Cathy O’Brien colors with her grandson, Sam Laurion.

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Children cheer as Santa arrives at the Apex Community Recreation Center.

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Hope House resource center framed, blessed The 15,000 square foot building will serve up to 450 teen moms

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ixteen-year-old Aiyana Rowe didn’t think that school mattered. She frequently cut class in middle school to hang out with friends and smoke pot. She started running away from home at age 12.

For three years she battled drug addiction while living on the streets. When she got pregnant at 15, she didn’t know where to go.

“I was looking for something to change my life because I knew it wasn’t healthy,” Rowe said.

That’s when she learned about Hope House Colorado, an Arvada-based nonprofit that helps teen moms reach self-sufficiency.

Rowe gave birth to her daughter in May and moved into Hope House’s residential program in June. Now, she’s working on classes to earn her high school diploma, learning to drive and learning to parent.

“I’m learning how to be the best mother I can be since I never had a mother in my life,” Rowe said. “I don’t think I would have been able to do this without Hope House.

I’m so thankful to find them because they are supporting me with everything. They brighten up your day and you know you’re not alone.”

Rowe is one of 227 teen moms in the Denver metro area that Hope House has served this year. That’s a number the organization plans to double when its larger resource center opens next year.

The 15,000 square foot building, which broke ground in January 2017, will allow Hope House to serve up to 450 teen moms and 650 children every year.

“The really fun thing about what we’re doing here is it’s not so much something brand new, as it is we get to grow what we’re already doing,” said Lisa Steven, founder and executive director of Hope House. “The one thing we will be able to do here that we can’t do at the current location is build community among the moms.”

On the morning of Nov. 28 project supporters gathered at the building site on Benton

Kara Druffel, residential program manager for Hope House, writes a blessing on the framing of the organization’s new resource center.

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CJ Addison is one of many community members who came out Nov. 28 to write blessings on the frame of what will soon be the new Hope House Resource Center.

Street in Arvada to write blessings, scriptures and words of encouragement on the framing of the building.

“We want them to be surrounded by God’s love and our love and encouragement,” Steven said. “Even if they can’t see it, we want them to be surrounded by it when they are in the building.”

The project would not have been possible without a partnership with Meritage Homes Colorado and HomeAid Colorado. Together they procured over $1 million through in-kind donations of materials and labor.

“There’s no better cause we can be associated with,” said Rusty Crandall, division president for Meritage Homes Colorado. “There’s no one more vulnerable in our society than these young girls with children. It was an easy decision for us.”

The day marked what Crandall called a “huge milestone” in the project.

“There have been some bumps in the road, but to show off the framing, it really shows that the dream is coming true,” Crandall said.

The goal is for the building to be finished late spring or

Aiyana Rowe, 16, is one of over 200 teen moms served by Hope House this year.

Doris JeanCharles writes a scripture on the framing of the new Hope House resource center.

summer of 2019.

“We’re so proud to be involved in this kind of a project, but I think the true heroes of this are Lisa and her

volunteers,” Crandall said.

“They’re here everyday working with these girls. We get to do this one project and we’re honored to be part of it.”

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Earning new bills at Colorado Mills A year after reopening, mall enjoys another Black Friday

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Mills Mall officials say the shopping center had a successful Black Friday.

After reopening a little bit over a year ago, mall officials are confident that this will be a strong holiday season for Colorado Mills Mall.

JOSEPH RIOS ing to see the mall revitalize.

Brenda Cleary, the director of marketing and business development for Colorado Mills Mall, said the mall was busy on Black Friday, and mall officials are optimistic for a strong holiday shopping season. When it originally reopened, Colorado Mills Mall opened around 100 stores out of 160 retail spaces. It recently wel-

comed the opening of Coach, Sketchers and H&M, and the restaurant Los Chingones celebrated its grand opening recently. The restaurant sits in place of the departed Yard House.

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The mall, which first opened in 2002, took a giant blow when the 2017 May hail storm damaged its roof, flooded stores and caused thousands of its employees to be displaced. It was forced to close for over a year and a half due to the damage from the storm, and it finally reopened on Black Friday of last year. Martinez says the mall is making its way back to what it was before the storm.

“I am here usually three times a month, and I’ve personally seen more foot traffic here. This place was a shell of what it was when it originally reopened, but it’s nice to see things starting to pick up again,” Martinez said.

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and we are seeing a significant number of shopping bags, busy Santa set activity and full parking lots, which is always a good sign,” Cleary said.

Not everyone has been happy with the pace of the mall’s reopening though. Back in February, Bell Brand Branches, which runs the Dairy Queen/Orange Julius inside Colorado Mills, filed a lawsuit against Simon Property Group, the company which owns the mall, alleging that sales significantly dropped. The suit appears to be ongoing, and mall management declined to comment.

Cleary said the mall has opened an average of more than one store per week in the last 12 months. Also new is a log cabin Santa set for holiday shoppers with children. Mall management also hopes to host events like pet photo opportunities in the near future.

Larry Dorr, Lakewood’s finance director, previously told the Lakewood Sentinel that the mall closure cost the city around $300,000 to $500,000 a month in tax revenue. “(Colorado Mills Mall) is one of our pride and joys out here. I think it’s doing very well and turning right along.

It’s one of our most significant retail areas, and we’re building up the business right again,” said Robert Smith, the interim economic development director for Lakewood.

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VOICES Times when the gift-giving goes wrong

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is the season of giving … and if somehow we weren’t already aware, our mailboxes, TVs, radios, social feeds, emails and even texts remind us of the many people who are in need and the many ways we can help them.

I have no doubt that, when we can, most of us give us much as we can.

Some years the ability is greater, and some years the need is greater. Recently, though, such charity has felt largely impersonal … done over the phone, on the internet or through the mail, when someone else has already convinced me how much I care.

To make my decisions, I rely on passion, wisdom and compassion. I support a few organizations consistently, including (no surprise here)

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Writing for Peace and Lighthouse Writers Workshop, and I sporadically donate to others. I drop money in red kettles and drive around with a stash of small bills to hand out at street corners.

I have learned, however, that even the most well-intentioned gestures are some-

times misplaced.

Last summer, while waiting for a friend on a Whole Foods patio, I met the intense gaze of a man sitting alone.

His appearance was a bit unkempt with crumpled clothes too heavy for

the July temperatures and sun-blond hair in semi-dreadlocks His face was so weathered I had no idea of his age.

I watched him watch other people who came outside the store to enjoy their food. He spoke to no one, but seemed focused on what they were eating. I went into Whole Foods, bought a sandwich and coffee, and brought them out to him.

To say his reaction was unexpected is to underestimate my shock. He stood up with his palms out, as if to ward me off. He didn’t need my offerings, he told me. Flustered, I continued to insist that I had purchased the food specifically for him. He took it and left the patio.

To my further surprise, however, he soon emerged from Whole Foods and handed me a gift card – he had

returned the food and received store credit for it. As he departed on foot through the parking lot, I was left, stunned, to ponder my own audacity.

Why had this attempt at gift giving gone wrong? His appearance was a factor in my decision, yes, but he had truly seemed to envy the meals others.

I’ve purchased sandwiches and coffee for street people before, to varying degrees of gratitude, but have never had a reaction such as his.

Perhaps I gave offense by assuming he was homeless, hungry and in need of help. Perhaps I embarrassed him. Or perhaps I so misjudged his life situation that he himself was in shock.

I could have asked him first, or SEE DORAY, P11

My favorite gifts: A Christmas story

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We all are. This farce has dragged on for far too long For a historical perspective, the Trans Continental Railroad ( the infamous Golden Spike event) was built from scratch in less than 7 years.

Mountain ranges were crossed and almost 2000 miles of new track was laid.

The G line is less that 20 miles long

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and had an existing ROW to use.

For this project to be over 2 years late because of a software issue is beyond belief.

The RTD should fire everyone and start over. They clearly do not know how to solve this issue. Good thing there was no software back in history or we might still be taking covered wagons to cross the Great Plains.

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of this place, you must have it have it within me, my shrouded for a time. Therefore, my child, to bestow upon you 12 gifts. Ask, and they shall second gift will be Night. But, I will also fill this Night with a different be yours.” kind of beauty, one that you will This was at the beginning of all have to learn to appreciate.” things, and the Celestial Being had And the child did not understand upon his brow such wisdom and this, either, but it seemed good. strength that the child believed him.

“And further,” the Being But the child, being a child, continued. “I will change the was very simple and did not HITTING understand the ways of the nature of the days and nights, HOME Being, nor would it ever. so that some of the time, So, the child asked simple they are hot and bright, and questions. other times, they are cold and “How should I ask? How grey, and other times they can I make known to you will filled with color. You will what I want?” learn to plan your life around “Ah,” the Being replied. these Seasons, for there will “That is very perceptive of be a time for every purpose you. Therefore, my first gift under the sun.” will be Language, which It occurred to the child that will allow your thoughts to it had not yet had a chance Michael Alcorn be known. And, some day, I to actually ask for any gifts, will send one who is touched with and it had already received three. But the Divine to show you how to make the Being was not such as one would language into a thing of beauty and argue with, so the child remained magic.” quiet about it.

And the child did not understand, “And what am I to do here? Why but the Being seemed pleased with am I here?” himself, so the child thought it must be The Being stopped, and assumed good. They walked together again for a a very thoughtful pose, and stayed time, and the child looked around. that way for some time. In fact, the “Is this place always like this? Is child had begun to think about other the space above always blue?” things by the time the Being spoke And the Being thought about this again. for a moment. “I believe I see what you mean. To understand the beauty SEE ALCORN, P11

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simply taken the food back. And, of course, I could have done nothing at all.

Although I’m not sure I would have acted differently then, I did learn that give-and-receive situations with such deeply personal interactions require both tact and humility, as well as an intuitive compass.

So although I’ll go online now to click the buttons for my seasonof-giving contributions to organizations with which I am already impassioned … I’ll let wisdom and compassion, as well as tact and humility, guide my compass for the rest.

“This is a challenging question, my child, and I can only answer the first part of it. You will need something to fill your times, to give you purpose. Therefore, I will give you the gift of Work. It will make you stronger and wiser to have a purpose, to have to struggle to accomplish things, and, sometimes, to fail, only to rise up again and exceed yourself.”

And the Being turned and walked slowly away, nodding to himself,

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pleased with his own solution.

The child, on the other hand, did not understand, but did not like the sound of this one little bit.

The child ran to catch up with the Being. “Sir, how am I to know how to do things, how to struggle and what I should be doing?”

“Ah, for that, my child, I will give you one of my favorite things: Books.

They will use the gift of Language to convey skills and techniques, history and philosophy, ideas and facts. This gift will be of great use to you, if you just learn to love them.”

And the child had no idea if the Being had actually answered the question or not, but the Being seemed

pleased with himself, so the child did not interrupt.

“And, someday, you will learn to condense all of the books onto tiny devices that fit in your pocket and will rule your life, if you allow it.”

And that did not seem good.

To be continued...

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After graduating high school, she worked in New York City at the Empire State Building. Eventually, she grew bored of working in New York and decided she wanted to travel.

At that point she became one of the first groups of women to join the US Navy, she was stationed at the naval base in Corpus Christie, Texas, where she met her future husband Lemuel Evans of Denver, Colorado.

They were married on July 12th, 1953 in New York City, and moved to Denver shortly thereafter.

They raised four children, Karen, Mark, Eileen and Julie, had seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Ann was also known amongst her children’s friends as a person who always provided a wel-

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In the spring of 2015, Ann and Lem were invited to go on an honor flight to Washington DC to recognize their service. This past summer Ann & Lem celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with family. Ann also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, swimming, knitting and spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren. Ann was known for her independent nature, dedication to the church, her pride in her New York roots, and her love for her family and country.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Troge, and her brother Harry. She is survived by her sister Lee, her husband Lem, her 4 children, and several grand and greatgrand-children.

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While the Smiths make everything from scratch, “kits are a wonderful place to start,” Smith said. “Especially for little kids because their favorite part is decorating it.”

This year, the Smith’s gingerbread house has a “Great Gatsby” theme and will be available for public viewing at the Colorado Christmas Adventure event.

With about 50 entries for the Gingerbread House Contest and Display at Colorado Christmas Adventure, it will be like visiting a mini city made of gingerbread, Smith said.

bridge was getting to spend time with my friends,” said Lindsey Whittington, 22, a senior studying civil engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. “The second-best part was seeing our hard work and theme come together.”

Whittington and her team of five other Mines students made up one of 18 teams participating in the 2018 Denver Gingerbread Bridge Competition.

The competition is a way for people to get into the holiday cheer while serving as a team-building activity, said Jeremy Crandall, the outgoing co-founder and co-chairman of the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC) Young Member Group.

t some point, all musicians are going to have to deal with the stresses of auditioning. And while this is an important skill to master, there’s also something to be said for letting young musicians develop a love for the art first.

That’s the option the Douglas County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) has embraced.

“Instead of traditional auditions, we hold open rehearsals. This allows the students to bring their instruments and sit in the group COMING play with ATTRACTIONS and us,” said Thomas A. Blomster, the orchestra’s music director and conductor. “While we have divergent levels of students, all students want to be there, and they learn how to own their position Clarke Reader in the orchestra, regardless of ability.”

The DCYO will be performing two winter concerts in Castle Rock to celebrate the season — the first at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., and the second at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way. A professional percussionist and conductor for 45 years, Blomster believes in setting high expectations for orchestra members as a way to challenge them and hone their musical skills.

“My expectations both musically and behaviorally are of the highest level,” he said. “In addition, we bring in professional coaches to work with the students in sectionals as well. I believe the DCYO is unique in the metropolitan area as it offers these experiences at the lowest price of any youth orchestra in Colorado.”

The upcoming winter concerts are the culmination of a semester’s worth of work. Not only is it a chance for the students to shine, but it takes their learning to another level.

“One of the reasons we perform a concert twice is because the first performance will ‘hardwire’ a lot of things, and the second performance gives the students a chance to do it again, but with a different perspective,” Blomster explained.

“I do my best to choose repertoire that is both a challenge to the students, and introduces both standard

Denver Gingerbread Bridge Competition “The best part about building the

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robably every little kid dreams of living in a house made of candy, said Coletta Smith of Castle Rock, one of the coordinators for the Colorado Christmas Adventure event.

“Gingerbread houses capture something about childhood that’s magical,” Smith said. And “the experience you get when making something with your kids is always a win.”

No matter if you’re into building the little, tasty houses, or simply viewing the elaborately decorative displays of them, for many, gingerbread houses are a favorite holiday tradition.

Colorado Christmas Adventure For the Smith family — Coletta; her husband Craig; and their two daughters, Rochelle, 19, and Lynae, 16 — making a gingerbread house has been an annual tradition for the past 15 years.

Smith especially enjoys it because she loves to see her children’s creativity bloom, and she loves all the conversations they have as a family during the process.

“It makes for great memories,” she said. “It’s more about that than the finished product.”

Erie resident Carly Owens was the only contestant from Colorado who competed in the 26th annual National Gingerbread House Competition, which takes place in North Carolina. Owens’ entry was inspired by the movie, “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

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According to Tori Avey, a food history writer, in her blog, “The History of Gingerbread,” published on the PBS Food website, gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. They gained popularity when the Brothers Grimm published the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” in 1812. In the tale, set in medieval Germany, two child-aged siblings wander into the forest and come across the home of a witch, made of sweet treats and frosting. However, Avey writes, it is unknown whether gingerbread houses were inspired by the Hansel and Gretel folklore — which predated the 19th-century publishing of the tale by the Brothers Grimm — or vice versa.

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The 18 teams consisted of a variety of groups, spanning from middle schoolers and college students to professional architects, engineers and contractors from across the Denver metro area.

“It is great to see the different solutions that people come up with,” Crandall said, “and hear the stories of how their designs went from concept to reality.”

Each bridge is judged on architectural merit by local architects; structural performance, meaning strength to weight, and people’s choice. The catch is that it has to be 100 percent edible.

“We wanted to create a bridge that actually performed,” Whittington said, adding this is the second year she’s done the contest, and their arch bridge entry last year “failed miserably.” But she added: “We weren’t disappointed.

Our bridge held 1,903.4 pounds.”

Sela Guajardo, 13, a student at North Arvada Middle School, and her two teammates’ bridge would have collapsed during the testing, she said, “but it was definitely the best tasting of all of them.”

Guajardo and her teammates are in the Girls in STEM club — a local nonprofit that works to inspire middle school and high school-aged girls to visualize and empower them to pursue STEM careers — and entered the Gingerbread Bridge Competition for the first time this year.

The competition started in 2006 by the Ascent Group, a Boulder-based structural engineering company, as an annual company holiday party event.

The event expanded, and by 2014, the SEAC Young Member Group started putting it on.

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orchestral works with lesser-known pieces, including sometimes premieres of new works.”

For more information on the shows and DCYO, visit www.douglascountyyouthorchestra.org.

Fine arts, ceramics and more for sale There is all manner of holiday shopping options available for those in search of the perfect gift this season. Many people are looking for options that sends money to local businesses and organizations, and ” one of the best local options supports local artists.

The 32nd Annual Fine Art Market e and 11th Annual ACES Ceramics Show and Sale returns to the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Dec. 16.

The market features all original works in a wide range of media, size, and price by more than 90 artists throughout the state. Items for shoppers to buy include jewelry, handwoven pieces, metalsmithing and many more. The market is open from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE EVENTS Cardboard gingerbread houses at Foothills Art Center Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. in Golden, is offering two sessions for children to make gingerbread houses out of cardboard templates.

While the sessions are drop-in from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, space is limited each day and pre-registration online is required.

Cost is free for members and $12 per house for nonmembers.

For Guajardo, it was the joy of building something, and working collaboratively with her two friends on the project, she said.

“Making something edible is fun because you have to get really creative with it,” Guajardo said.

The three girls had fun getting together to work on the bridge, buying the ingredients — graham crackers, frosting, sprinkles, etc. — and getting to munch on these sweet treats along the way, Guajardo said.

But perhaps the most fun part of it for them was “being able to get messy for long periods of time” while building it, Guajardo added.

Foothills Art Center While parents are downstairs shopping at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market, their children can have a “fun, messy time upstairs” making cardboard gingerbread houses, said Maura McInerney, the curator of education at Foothills Art Center in Golden.

“Because it’s cardboard, and not gingerbread, it’s much simpler,” McInerney said. “But you still get the experience of making a gingerbread house.”

All supplies — including the candy to decorate and the cardboard gingerbread house template — are included with the class, so the children have total creative freedom, McInerney said.

This is the fourth year she has offered Show features work by the Arvada Center’s ceramic instructors and students. This sale features the work of 50 instructors and students who have taken advantage of the center’s ceramic’s studio. The ACES sale is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information on the sales, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Colorado Mormon Chorale to sing with symphony Few things capture the holiday season for yours truly as much as music does. Some of the most beautiful music in Western culture has been written and composed to celebrate Christmas.

Every year, the Lakewood Symphony and Colorado Mormon Chorale gather together for a free Christmas concert at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6465 W. Jewell Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7.

Instead of paying for a ticket, donations are accepted to benefit the Second Wind Fund Youth Suicide Prevention. For more information, visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Helio Sequence at Globe Hall A lot of the most important albums of my college years have been celebrating their 10th anniversaries last

The class is recommended for children ages 6-12, but all ages are invited.

To register or learn more, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org and select the date of the session you’re interested in attending from the calendar.

the classes, and there has not been one house that was the same as another, she added.

The kids love the candy and being creative during the holiday season, McInerney said.

“Kids are what makes the holidays so fun,” she said. “It brings the magic of the holidays alive when kids participate.”

National Gingerbread House Competition “There’s no specific blueprint for making a gingerbread house,” said Carly Owens, 23, of Erie. “Anyone can add their own flair and let their creativity take over.”

Owens grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, where the annual National Gingerbread House Competition, now in its 26th year, takes place. Her desire to make gingerbread houses was passed down from her grandmother, who was a professional baker.

Owens made her first gingerbread house when she was a freshman in high school in 2009. It was with that house that she entered the National Gingerbread House Competition for the first time. Following that, each time she entered as a teen, she placed within the top 10.

Owens eventually moved to Colorado, and this year, she was the only Colorado contestant of nearly 200 entries at the national competition. It was the first year for her to compete in the adult division, which she said conand this year, and it makes me feel both incredibly old and appreciative of the impact music can have during the formative times.

The Helio Sequence’s fourth album, “Keep Your Eyes Ahead” is one of those important albums, and one that recently celebrated a decade of existence. To celebrate the milestone, band members Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel will be performing at the Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

The alt-rock duo has released six full-length albums and several EPs during their career. As musicians from the Pacific Northwest, they trade in the kind of atmospheric rock that have made groups like Death Cab for Cutie and Band of Horses nationally known acts.

As a unique concert feature, the show will kick off with a barbeque at the Globe at 6 p.m. Diners will get to sample small-batch oak-smoked pulled pork, beef brisket and turkey breast. There will be sandwiches, tacos, quarter-pound veggie burgers, mac-n-cheese, citrus slaw and potato salad.

For tickets, visit www.globehall. com/event/1753218-helio-sequencedenver.

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

sisted of a mix of professional pastry artists and hobbyist bakers.

Although her gingerbread house — which was inspired by the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — did not place, she had a lot of fun, Owens said.

“It had been six years since I even touched gingerbread,” she said, “so it was a learning curve.”

Owens may not enter the competition next year, she said, noting the time and travel it takes, but perhaps in 2020.

Her advice: Make a gingerbread house for the sake of enjoying it, rather than worrying about it being pristine or perfect.

Gingerbread houses entail togetherness, tradition, holiday cheer and nostalgia, Owens said.

“They represent all those little things, all mixed together,” she added.

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Co-working space expands to Arvada New space offers 57 different office workspaces

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thrive Workplace, a Denver-based co-working community, the launching a third location, Thrive West Arvada at 5610 Ward Road this month.

“Every day we get requests from members, asking us to bring our innovative co-working concept closer to where they live,” said Chad Johnson, Thrive’s co-founder. “As co-working evolves, we continue striving to meet the demands of our community, providing the very best tools, resources and amenities needed to succeed. Today, an important piece of that puzzle is location, and now you don’t have to live downtown to benefit from the convenience of a co-working space.”

Johnson and his brother, Charlie, opened the first Thrive space — 3,000 square feet in Downtown Denver in 2010. Three years later that turned into 9,000 square feet in Cherry Creek. In 2015, Thrive opened another space in the Ballpark neighborhood.

Now, the brothers are bringing their concept of high-end co-working to the suburbs of Arvada.

“When the co-working movement started it was focused on dense city,

the growth of Denver pushing a lot of people to the suburban markets,” Johnson said. “We see a trend of the Denver traffic moving there.”

The opening of the Arvada space allows Reed Ruck, Arvada resident, to move his business, Nexmetro Communities from Thrive Ballpark to Thrive Arvada.

Nexmetro Communities is a multifamily and single family developer of for-rent properties with corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ruck manages it’s Denver metro branch. He found that for his employees, renting two private offices and paying for drop-in spaces provides the best environment for his employees as well as being cost effective.

“The reason I like it is it allows for employees to commute to an upgraded office environment without having to commit to a three to five year lease,” Ruck explained. “It works well for entrepreneurial companies and allows you to bring in additional employees to expand and grow.”

Ruck said he had been searching for a space like this outside of Denver, but had trouble finding it. The move to Thrive Arvada will also allow his employees to reverse commute, cutting their drive time in half.

Freelancers and start up business often utilize the co-working spaces the most.

“We are thrilled that Thrive Workspace has chosen Arvada as their new

Thrive West Arvada is opening at 5610 Ward Road this month. home,” said Kami Welch, president of the Arvada Chamber. “This will be an incredible opportunity for home-based and small businesses to engage in the Arvada business community in a new and meaningful way.”

Thrive West Arvada offers 21,000 square feet of adaptable work spaces in an underserved suburban market. Some amenities include a 1,400-square-foot training room equipped with whiteboard walls, a projector and designed to accommodate a variety of events; three adaptable conference rooms of varying sizes; 57 offices strategically placed throughout the venue to spark collaboration and innovation; and dedicated

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Golden-based Apex Ski Boots aims for comfort, warmth Filed first patent for closure system

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Skiing has changed a lot in recent years, and many of those changes are causing problems for the industry. The cost of the sport seems to increase every year, as does the size of the crowd skiers have to deal with, not only on the mountain, but on the roads as well.

But not all the changes are bad ones. Just ask Roger Neiley, co-founder and vice president of products with Apex Ski Boots. Since 2006, he and the company have been finding ways to make ski boots more comfortable and warmer.

“Our biggest competition these days is the video game industry, because it keeps the next generation of skiers indoors, looking at screens,” Neiley explained. “We want to get more people out there comfortably and keep them warm so they can enjoy it.”

Recently Apex, which is headquartered in Golden,

filed a patent Skiers curious about for a key how the boots work compocan stop by Apex’s nent of its two-part headquarters, walking 3015 Youngfield boot/chasSt., Suite 104, to sis contry them out for a cept. This weekend. concept To purchase and find features more information, a flexible, visit www.apexski- walkable boot that boots.com was modeled on snowboard boots and a separate, open chassis to clip in to when it comes time to actually ski.

“There were three main complaints about boots we were trying to address as a company,” Neiley said. “The first was that ski boots are cold, the second is that they can’t be worn when walking around and they’re hard to get in and out of.”

The patent was filed for the lacing method for the “Boa closure system.” The Boa improves the range and efficiency of the boot’s ability to close securely around the foot. Apex has been working with Boa for 15 years on their system.

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Examples of the Apex product line, designed to make boots comfortable and easier to use.

These boots can be purchased on the company’s website, as well as local stores like Christy Sports, Sun & Ski, REI and other locations in mountain towns. Skiers who are curious about how the boots work can stop by Apex’s headquarters, 3015 Youngfield St., Suite 104, to try them out for a weekend.

The company’s first boots were carbon fiber, Neiley explained, which made them expensive but proved the core concept of improving boots was on the right track. The first mass-produced boots using more affordable materials were delivered in 2011, and the company has been growing ever since.

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“Our product line is now mature, with four models covering the features that 95 percent of skiers need,” Neiley said. “We will continue to innovate with new materials and new features that make a real difference for real skiers, but our basic concept will remain the focus of our product line.”

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10 gifts for the outdoor adventurer Byline??

Colorado is home to a plethora of outdoor activities, with enthusiasts spending their days camping, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fly fishing or on the slopes. The state is also home to many companies creating products to make those outdoor activities easier and more enjoyable. This gift-buying season, Colorado Community Media has compiled a list of 10 items made

by Colorado-based companies that the outdoor adventurer would enjoy.

Four Points energy bar $3 a bar Denver-based company Fourpoints crafts its real food energy bars around a unique base of plums and figs with a low to moderate glycemic load for long sustained energy. At 230 to 280 calories, each 2.5 ounce bar is high in fiber and offers 10-plus grams of protein. The owners also tout that this slow-burn energy bar won’t freeze in cold conditions. It comes in seven flavors and can now be found at REI, Safeway and Natural Grocers. www.fourpointsbar.com Camping meals by Trail Fork $8.50-$11.50 Trail Fork, based in Boulder, aims to make food that sustains adventurers

and the environment with packaging that is 100 percent compostable.

The retail line focuses on vegetarian and vegan offerings. As a member of the 1% for the Planet Foundation, 1 percent of Trail Fork’s annual sales goes to supporting Friends of Cedar Mesa, an organization in Bluff, Utah focused on protecting the Bears Ears Region. www.mytrailfork.com Firebiner by Outdoor Element $14.95 A survival carabiner that is as much for everyday use as it is for survival enhancement. Made from stainless steel, in addition to being a carabiner, the Firebiner also has a flathead screwdriver tip, bottle opener, small utility blade, hang slots (for keys and tinder vials), and the EverSpark Wheel to get fires started. Outdoor Element, based in Centennial, also offers a custom Colorado laser etched option. www.outdoorelement.com

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Frosty Christmas Trucker

by Headsweats $30 The Frosty Trucker hat is performance based to help keep the sweat from your brow, but also festive in style in only a way an ugly Christmas sweater can be. The hat, like other Headsweats products, is made with its Eventure microfiber and soft sandwich stretch mesh fabrics, giving a lightweight and breathable hat that fits comfortably and dries quickly.

Headsweats, based in Boulder, also offers a full line of Colorado headwear. www.headsweats.com Scream 25 by Mountainsmith $79.95 The new Scream 25 backpack

by Goldenbased Mountainsmith offers durability with minimal weight, coming in at just over one pound.

The pack uses high tenacity Robic fabric with Ultra Tear-Strength PU coating and Aramid yarn woven throughout, to prevent extended tears and abrasion. The Scream 25 stuffs into its own top lid pocket for convenience when storing for travel or as a makeshift camp pillow. Stash the bag into your favorite backpacking pack for summit assaults, count on it for light day hikes, or pack it with ropes for a day at the

crag. This latest version has been upgraded to include a sternum strap, waist belt, more supportive shoulder straps, a convenient front panel pocket and even more durable, lightweight pack fabric. www.mountainsmith.com Lil’ Native Black Blade by Spyderco $194.95 Made in its Golden factory, the Spyderco Lil’ Native distills all the key qualities of the brands iconic Native into a compact folder. For even greater discretion, the new blackbladed version ground cloaks the full-flatCPM S30V blade in a non-reflective Diamond Like Carbon coating. Matching black-coated handle hardware continues the theme to yield an easy-to-carry knife with a serious demeanor. www.spyderco.com Frying Pan by Big Agnes UL2 $249.50; UL3 $299.95 It gets plenty warm, but isn’t for cooking. Frying Pan SL by Steamboat Springs-based Big Agnes is a shelter versatile enough for backpacking, road-trip camping and all pitches in between. Two large “D” shaped doors with two vestibules make entry and exit seamless while the steep walls give

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plenty of elbow room for changing clothes or playing dominoes while you wait out a storm. Easy to pitch, with generous living space, this is a great option for someone wanting one tent to do it all. www.bigagnes.com Trooper LT 30 cooler by OtterBox $299.99 Introduced earlier this year by Fort Collins-based OtterBox, the Trooper LT 30 cooler is rated IP-65 to protect against rushing rapids; features a heavy duty base to protect against abrasion; and keeps ice for up to three or more days. A mounting system allows for attachment of accessories like a bottle opener or a drybox. It also features a 30-quart capacity and two exterior pockets with water-resistant zippers.

The most unique part of this cooler is that the two-inch wide padded carrying straps that convert easily between shoulder- and backpack-carry styles.

Mens Mountain Jacket

by Topo Designs $349 This jacket is Denver-based Topo Desings’ answer to the everyday winter coat.

Pull up the hood for casual chilly days around town, or fully zip up with the combined snap placket

to keep extra warm in colder alpine environments. The Mountain Jacket is insulated with PrimaLoft Black Eco Insulation, a sustainably built synthetic fill that performs like down.

The insulation is made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles to keep you warm while keeping plastic out of the landfill. www.topodesigns.com Swift Split snowboard by Never Summer $1,039.99 This board is great for tight trees, chunder, powder and all over backcountry access. Made in the Denver factory from the core up, the Swift Split features Never Summer’s Fusion Rocker Camber Profile with more Camber in the back and less towards the front while maintaining rocker between your feet. The Swift Split also has an early rise nose and tapered swallow tail to keep you afloat in the deepest pow or heavy spring snow. A massive Carbon X in the mid section and Power Grip Sidecut add to the stability and performance. www. neversummer.com

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Jeffco EDC elects board members Industry, government and education represented STAFF REPORT

The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation elected its 2019 board of directors, committee chairs and co-chairs at its Nov. 14 meeting.

The new board of directors members are Thomas Frank, RMBC Plant/ MillerCoors; Dr. Jason Glass, Jeffco Public Schools; Catherine Hildreth, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Sean Maley, CRL Associates; Briana Miller, Glass Sheraton Denver West Hotel; Dave Norwood, Sunflower Bank; and Carol Salzmann, Lutheran Medical Center.

Preston Gibson from Xcel Energy was named chairman, and Jim Fitzmorris from JR Engineering was elected vice-chairman.

Catherine Hildreth, of Brownstein

Hyatt Farber Schreck, will serve as secretary, and Dave Norwood from Sunflower Bank will be treasurer.

Chairing the Government Affairs Committee are Joni Inman, of Front Range PharmaLogic, and Steve Katich, of JE Dunn Construction.

Esther Kettering, from Cushman & Wakefield, and Matt Schlageter, from Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, will chair the Develop Jeffco Committee.

The Prospect Committee elected Tami Fischer, of Metro West Housing Authority, and Hank Brumley, from Stream Realty, as its chairs.

The Invest Jeffco Committee will be led by Sean Maley, of CRL Associates, and Carol Salzmann, of Lutheran Medical Center.

M.L. Richardson, from APC Construction Company, and Liz Geisleman, from Rocky Mountain Reagents, will chair the Governance Committee.

Jeffco EDC works to create and enhance the economic vitality for businesses and residents of Jefferson County. Learn more at www. jeffcoedc.org.

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As shopping season starts, so do new sales tax rules New emergency rule went into effect Dec. 1

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Colorado Department of Revenue enacted an emergency rule Sept.

26 that makes it mandatory for retailers in Colorado who ship goods out of their own jurisdiction to collect sales tax on the merchandise based on the rate of where the product is shipped.

Whether a seller ships items across town, across the state, or out of state, the retailer is responsible for identifying, and charging, the tax for every item shipped.

According to Dan Carr, Department of Revenue Taxation communications manager, Colorado was one of 33 states who enacted emergency rules after the supreme court ruling in the case of South Dakota vs. Wayfair, in which South Dakota won the right to receive sales tax on items purchased on the internet and shipped to the state.

“With the Wayfair decision, we can now require out of state retailers to pay sales tax in the state where the items are shipped,” said Carr. “The purpose was to make sure the playing field was level and to standardize tax laws, bringing consistency and fairness to sales tax laws.”

The DOR has created a website,

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colorado.gov/tax, that will help retailers in Colorado navigate the new law, which includes frequently asked questions, access to a call center to have questions answered, and lookup lists for all the sales taxes. Webinars are also available on the website.

“They have created a `hold harmless’ list, which means if a retailer uses the platform and the charge is wrong, they will be held harmless,” said Carr.

Timing The new rule, which went into effect

Dec. 1, could worry Colorado retailers expecting to ship thousands of packages out of their jurisdiction for the holiday shopping season.

But Colorado Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, chair of the sales and use tax streamlining committee, said merchants shouldn’t panic about the Nov. 30 deadline. The department has stated they won’t enforce the rule until March.

“Business owners are thinking `how do we do this?’” said Kraft-Tharp. “But the department has said they won’t

enforce the rule until March 31, to give people the opportunity to figure out how to do it. They’ve put webinars up on their web page explaining how to do it.”

According to Kraft-Tharp, the issue of who should get taxes on items sold over the internet has been a hot button for many years, and the new rules will level the playing field.

“Before South Dakota vs. Wayfair, the law of the land was that internet sites could charge sales tax if they had a physical presence in the state,” said Kraft-Tharp. “This has opened the door for all states to say ‘we can fix this unfair competition problem and start telling internet sites they have to pay sales tax.’”

Kraft-Tharp said the new law could bring in as much as $48 million dollars this year that would be collected and remitted to the state and up to $200 million each year going forward.

“That will be enforced through audits and check to see who is paying and who isn’t,” said Kraft-Tharp.

“There is an enforcement division at the department.”

While the rule includes a small-seller exception for out-of-state retailers, with in-state sales of products that do not exceed $100,000 or 200 transactions annually, there are no exceptions for in-state retailers.

“There is no minimum amount if your business is domiciled in Colorado,” said Carr.

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Applewood Our House finalist for BBB award STAFF REPORT

Applewood Our House was recently honored as a finalist for the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics for medium-sized businesses.

The Torch Award is given to businesses that consistently act on and integrate the standards promoted by the BBB into daily practices. Applewood has five residential assisted living homes for those with memory care needs. It also was honored with the same award in 2016.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a finalist for this prestigious award,” Alan Wyngarden, Applewood Our House owner, said in a news release.

“To us, integrity means doing the right thing for our residents all of the time — whether or not anyone is watching. We offer excellent care with

heart. Our mission is to bring joy to our residents and help their families to make new memories with them.”

Applewood Our House will open its fifth memory care group home in North Arvada this month. The new Applewood home has views of the mountain range, from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak, and is surrounded by more than a half-acre yard with a walking path to enjoy the outdoors.

Many other outdoor activities are in the yard for the residents to enjoy.

The interior of the new home has an open floor plan with a great room for enjoyment and relaxation. The kitchen is at the heart of the house and features natural cherry cabinets, solid surface counter-tops, and graphite appliances.

Learn more at www.applewoodourhouse.com, or call Malou van Eijk at 303-956-9037.

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Helping kids become handy with woodworking

“W

oodworking gives me something useful to do when I’m feeling puny and it takes my mind off my troubles.”— Gary McCarthy Kids and adults feel “puny” sometimes and a little woodworking can help them feel strong again and regain a great attitude when they work together.

Anthony Carrino of the renovation show ” Cousins Undercover” suggests very young children can start with toy tools and children age 6 on up with real tools and a kid friendly tool kit. Grandparents and parents can raid their tools and purchase a tool bag or start kids from scratch.

LIFELONG Craig Stevens carLEARNING penter and author Esther Macalady suggests starting with a small but real hammer and help kids pound some nails straight into a board or stump and then pull them out. Help them turn a few screws on a soft pine board or tighten a loose one somewhere.

Look for both flat and Phillips head screwdrivers.

Also, gift them with a fabric measuring tape that includes fractions and teach them to go around the house measuring furniture. Bubble levels are also fun to use. If you have a new smart phone there is a level on your phone.

Craig Stevens has written the very popular, ” Woodshop 101 For Kids” He includes 14 woodworking projects for parents and kids to build together.

His web site is woodworkersresource. com for school age children and their families.

Needed Tools Mr. Stevens suggests the following tools for this age: a 12 foot measuring tape with fractions, a wooden 12- inch ruler with fractions, and 7-10 ounce hammer. You can include a hand saw, power drill (with supervision), auger, awl, nail and screw box sets of 1 ¼ and 1 5/8, Phillips and flat head screw drivers, western and Japanese hand saw, coping saw, block plane and rasp. Add some sand paper (100, 120, 150, and 180), white and wood glue, clamps, combination square, speed square, and child size safety glasses that fit and won’t slip. Children may also like a wood burning kit.

Many Projects His book and site have information about the science of wood and how -to directions for easy start up projects like picture frames, crayon or pencil holder, art caddy, step stool, marshmallow catapult, and many more.

Pinterest.com/ woodworking projects for kids is another good site for ideas.

Other books for teaching and ideas include: ”Easy Carpentry Projects for Children’” by Jerome Leavitt and” Kids’ Building Workshop” by Craig Robertson.

There are also ready -made tool kits and projects from “Kraftic DIY Delux Carpentry Woodworking Kit” by Kraftic and “Active Kyds Tool Kits” for kids 6-13 by Active Kyds.

Esther Macalady is a retired schoolteacher in Golden. For more project ideas to build relationships between kids and adults see grandparents teachtoo.blogspot.com and wnmufm. org/Learning Through the Seasons live and podcasts.

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MILESTONES Arvada Autumn Ayers, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Biola University.

Chancellor Bazz, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Biola University.

Alicia Fanucchi, of Arvada, graduated from Pacific University in Oregon with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

Jamie Rae Foote, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A junior, Foote is majoring in meteorology-climatology.

Breann Huber, of Arvada, was a member of the cast and crew of Concordia University’s production of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which was presented in early November. Huber also will participate in the handbell choir concert in December at Concordia University, Nebraska’s campus.

Meagan Marie Nelson, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

A graduate student, Nelson is pursuing an MBA. Thomas Nicholson, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A graduate student, Nicholson is pursuing an MBA. Brandon Oeltjenbruns, of Arvada, was named a 2018 distinguished scholar at Rockford University.

Jason Stevens, of Arvada, a master’s student in the advanced inquiry program from Miami University’s Project Dragonfly, recently traveled to the Galapagos Islands. Stevens studied the forces of evolutionary, geologic and social change through work with ecology project international, a longtime champion of inquiry-driven field science and sustainability. Stevens works as a science teacher at Horizon High School.

John Stone, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Stone is majoring in information technology.

Kyle Van Horn, of Arvada, has received the Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship at the University of Wyoming and the National Army ROTC scholarship. Van Horn is a 2018 graduate of Faith Christian High School in Arvada.

Taylor Worley, of Arvada, was one of eight students to receive the GingeryMack Music Scholarship, a scholarship fund that provides financial aid to young Christian musicians at Bob Jones University who are majoring in music education. Worley received the scholarship for demonstrating exceptional musical ability. Worley also has been named to Bob Jones University’s University Singers, the university’s largest choral organization.

Golden Katrina Bracken, of Golden, a master’s student in the advanced inquiry program from Miami University’s Project Dragonfly, has recently traveled to Namibia. Bracken studied ongoing research projects such as radio tracking, cheetah conservation and ecosystem management, as well as the design of school and community programs.

Katalene Coulter, of Golden, is one of five students announced as an Images Magazine fall 2018 contest winner for their artistic submission. Images is

Fort Lewis College’s literary magazine for the students by the students. This semester’s theme was “Grit” and can be viewed at https://bit.ly/2KFwBbn. Clayton Haswell, of Golden, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in marketing.

Bryce Hermanussen, of Golden, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in marketing.

Samuel Lange, of Golden, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of San Diego.

Alex Lessenger, of Golden, was named to the dean’s list for the 2017-18 academic year at Lawrence University. Lessenger is the son of Margaret Lessenger.

Emma MacCallum, of Golden, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

MacCallum is a freshman nutrition and health sciences major.

Camille Morales, of Golden, was one of 150 Torero student-athletes named to the West Coast Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2017-18 academic year. Morales is a member of the women’s track team.

Kersti Taha. of Golden, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in psychology.

Sarah Trask, of Golden, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in environmental studies.

Lakewood Katherine Brady, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of Dallas. Brady is majoring in business and English.

Michael Collett, of Lakewood, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in theater.

Natalie Kay, of Lakewood, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in English.

Graham Knowlton, of Lakewood, graduated with a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Taryn Landin, of Lakewood, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in marketing.

Danielle Lord, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Biola University.

Erin Renner, of Lakewood, graduated in spring 2018 from Fort Lewis College with a degree in English.

Jacob Rodriguez, of Lakewood, has been named to Bob Jones University’s University Singers, the university’s largest choral organization. Rodriguez is a freshman majoring in Bible.

Kaylyn Schull, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Biola University.

Joanna Sherrill, of Lakewood, will participate in the handbell choir concert in December at Concordia University, Nebraska’s campus.

Megan Weiss, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in international business from the University of San Diego. Weiss graduated cum laude.

Wheat Ridge Zoe Sares, of Wheat Ridge, graduated this summer from Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree.

Holly Straley, of Wheat Ridge, was named to the summer 2018 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Ballet Ariel Presents “The Nutcracker”: 2 p.m. Dec. 15-16, Dec.22-23 and Dec. 26-27, and 7 p.m. Dec. 21-22 and Dec. 26 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.lakewood.org/tickets, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office.

“A Christmas Carol”: showing through Dec. 23 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. A fast-paced adaption that challenges six actors to bring all the Dickens’ characters to life.

Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com for show dates and times and ticket information.

“Seussical”: through Dec. 29 at Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/seussical-2.

MUSIC

Christmas with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 W. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Tickets at lakewood.showare.com or by calling 303-987-7845.

Happy Holiday Concert: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Golden Eagle Concert Band concert. Go to www. goldeneagleconcertband.org.

Jingle Bell Jukebox: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16 at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St. A Christmas concert by the Arvada Chorale. Go to ArvadaChorale.org or call 720-432-9341.

ART

First Friday Artwalk: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Gallery 1874, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Parkway, Arvada. Featuring artists Carol Cook, Stacey Roberts and Sue Young. Go to www.gallery1874.com.

In This Particular Ghost Town: artwork of Josh Davy and Zachary Reece on display through Dec. 9 at Valkarie Gallery and Studio, 445 S. Saulbury St., Lakewood. Go to www.valkariefineart.com.

Arvada Center Fall Exhibitions: “Laura Merage: Nausy Nausy,” through Dec. 23 in the Theatre Gallery. Go to https://arvadacenter.org/laura-merage-nausynausy.

Holiday Art Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30 at Foothills Art Center, 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Colorado artists will sell handcrafted items. Go to www.foothillsartcenter.org

this week’s TOP FIVE Olde Golden Christmas Parades: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 in downtown Golden. See cowboys on horses, floats, old cars, elves on unicycles, the Grinch in his Corvette, and of course, Santa Claus.

Afterwards, enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides and free newfoundland dog pulled cart rides for the kids. On Dec. 15, the USS Trinity, the only starship in Colorado that is commissioned by the international Starfleet Command, and its crew will have a starship float in the Golden Christmas Parade. Stop by the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave, or call 303-279-2282.

Colorado ACTS: “The Hobbit”: 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road, North, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.coloradoacts.org.

YouthBiz Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Young Americans Belmar, 401 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Gifts from young entrepreneurs including accessories, jewelry, artwork, toys and more. Go to https://yacenter.org/youthbiz/ marketplace/ Family Nature Walk: Arvada Nature History: 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 8 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Family-friendly nature with local nature experts from Jefferson County Open Space, Majestic View Nature Center, and others. Walk around Olde Town Arvada. Meet at the fountain next to the library.

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

EVENTS

Holiday Boutique: Aar River Gallery and Art Cottage have become gift shops for the holidays offering local hand-crafted items including jewelry, paintings and décor.

Regular selection of original paintings also still on display. The Holiday Boutique is at 3707 and 3715 W. 73rd Ave. in the Historic Westminster Art District. Go to www.aarrivergallery.com Tantra Speed Date: 6:30-9:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Full Moon Books and Event Center, 9106 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Combination relationship skills class and speed dating. Learn more at www. tantrany.com/date/denver/.

Teen Time: DIY Snow Globes: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Use glass jars, hot glue, miniature decorations and a little imagination to create your own Winter Wonderland. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own miniatures if you’d like. Registration is required. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

“When All Else Fails, Try the Local Newspaper”: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 20135 Ellis St., Golden. Roger Dudley, reference librarian and archivist at the Denver Public Library, will reveal some of the secrets you can learn about your family. Presentation of Foothills Genealogical Society.

Go to http://www.foothillsgenealogy.org.

Geology Parfait: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 8 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Make a parfait to see how the continents move, why earthquakes happen and more. Go to https://arvada.org/ explore/open-space-nature Holiday Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Harpist Erin Newton performs.

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

Holiday Celebration: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Baugh House, 44th and Robb Street, Wheat Ridge. White elephant gift exchange, tours and music. Info: 303-421-9111 or www.wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org.

Cold Commotion: 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 at Standley Lake Regional Park, 100th Avenue and Simms Street, Westminster. Explore how animals prepare for and survive winter. Ages 5-7. Go to www.cityofwestminster.us/ParksRecreation Let’s Dance: 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Babies, preschoolers and toddlers shake their wiggles out.

Aromatic Holiday Gifts: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Earth Sweet Botanicals, 1224 Arapahoe St., Golden.

Call 303-278-1260 or go to www.earthsweetbotanicals. com.

Lego Contest Build Day: 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 9; 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Celebrate the two-time Toy of the Century by creating a scene from a book. Build at home or use the library’s Lego collection from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5. Entries accepted from Dec. 22 to Jan. 5. Public voting open from Jan. 6-12, with winners announced Jan. 12. See contest rules at https://jeffcolibrary.org/ news/2018-lego-contest/ Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Saturdays with Santa and Holiday Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 in Olde Town Arvada. Santa appears from noon to 3 p.m. Every child who visits with Santa gets a free sugar cookie from Rheinlander Bakery. Dozens of vendors will sell handmade gifts in the square.

BYOB(ook) Group: A Book of 21st Century Poetry: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Read any book that fits theme. For adults.

Lifetree Cafe, “My Son Is Gay”: noon Dec. 11 at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada.

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who faced various challenges from family, friends, and church after their college-aged son announced he was gay. Go to www. peacelutheran.net Eco Ornaments: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Decorate a pine cone while learning about them. Go to https://arvada.org/explore/ open-space-nature.

Olde Town Photographic Society: 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Teen Trivia Night: Best of 2018: 6-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Test trivia knowledge and challenge your friends. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Germinid Meteor Shower Watch Party: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Enjoy hot chocolate and shooting stars with Jefferson County Open Space. Call 303235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Germinid Meteor Shower Watch Party: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to https:// arvada.org/explore/open-spacenature.

Exploring the Great Ideas: 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Series offers a chance to meet new friends and keep your mind sharp. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Japanese Tea Ceremony: noon to 12:45 p.m. Dec. 15 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. Enjoy matcha tea served in a graceful ritual which combines performance with hospitality. Registration is required.

International Tea Party: 1:302:15 p.m. Dec. 15 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. Learn about ceremonies associated with tea and taste your way through the cultures. Registration is required.

Holiday Open House and Kids Craft Party: noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra will play music from 1-3 p.m.

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Writers on the Rock Book Event: 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16 at Marco’s Pizza, 88th and Wadsworth, Arvada. Meet authors from Colorado who write in a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, inspirational, art, young adult and children’s. Great gift ideas. Browse the selection and enjoy pizza bites, cheesy bread, cookies and wassail. For each purchase, you will receive a raffle ticket for a pizza party for 10.

DIY Pint Glass Etching: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org. Customize your own pint glass using a glass etching technique.

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UZIT Restorative Yoga: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Learn to bring your mind to the present and enjoy the holiday

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Support group for caregivers; share concerns, coping techniques and tips. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Terrific Turmeric: 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at Natural Grocers, 7745 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

What’s so nutritious about turmeric anyway? Any why is it called the “Spice of Life?” Learn about turmeric and get recipes. Go to www.naturalgrocers.com Winter Solstice Yoga Flow, Wine and Flower Essence: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at MOVE! Dance Space and Arts Center, 1980 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Go to http://www.movedancespace.com. Bring a yoga mat and a blanket for meditation.

Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th

Drop In Tech Help: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 10 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Personalized technology assistance and instruction. For adults.

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Exploring the Great Ideas: 2-3:30 p.m.

Dec. 7 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Discussion group dedicated to exploring how we engage in classic, timeless philosophical pursuits every day of our lives. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Vietnam War: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at Golden History Museum, 923 10th St., Golden. On the 50-year anniversary of the 1968 protests, this lecture by University of Colorado at Denver professor Greg Whitesides explores the origins of the anti-war movement, its impact on foreign policy and its place in American memory.

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Bond to waste $150 Million 5B, the $567 Million bond tax ask to improve school buildings passed. In 2012, when voters passed the “warm, safe, dry” bond ask for $99 Million, Jeffco actually financed $117 Million, 18 percent more! Instead of wasting $150 Million in unneeded interest payments and lining the pockets of bond holders shouldn’t the school board make equitable payments on the new debt and get more money to fix schools? Instead of making interest only payments and adding to the total cost of the bond payoff, shouldn’t that money go to fixing buildings?

Please stay informed, become involved and attend school board meetings. As a community, we need to ensure our tax dollars are being used efficiently. We need to ensure the school board does not burden us with even higher taxes by using a financing scheme which wastes $150 million on unneeded interest payments. If the school board truly has enough money to finance both the principle and interest, don’t they really have enough money to just fix our schools without the expensive bonds?

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Dec. 10 and 11:15 a.m. to noon Dec. 28 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Songs, stories and hands-on fun with STEM skills. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

The Great Courses: Watch & Discuss Meetup, How Jesus Became God: 6:307:45 p.m. Dec. 11 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Watch 30-minute video, then discuss. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has now threatened to sue RTD (and thus its developer the Denver Transit Partners) about their failure to solve crossing problems regarding their trains to DIA and ours someday on the Gold Line that will, we trust, serve Arvada Wheat Ridge on the long promised Gold Line service.

Meanwhile we have the tracks, the high-power overhead wires and, notably, a large, multistory parking garage in downtown Arvada, (all costing many millions of dollars), standing idle. while endless test trains run up and down on the track, to the extent, someone has said, of being worn out!

We have no service all because the builders insist on combining crossing gate timing, (a technology well over 100 years old) with the brand new Positive Train Control designed for train safety. They just can’t get it right! And someone tells me that, when they get it right, they will have the first ever technology like this in the nation. Wow! Meanwhile we, the citizens and potential riders, have waited over two years for our trains to connect Arvada and Wheat Ridge with downtown Denver. It is time that our local officials to get busy and work with the FRA , to see that we get our service as soon as possible!

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BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GOLDEN — Early on it looked like Golden senior Ilja Bubukin might be the only player with a scoring touch Nov. 29.

In the opening round of the D’Evelyn/Golden Boys Basketball Preview Classic, Bubukin poured in eight points in the opening 90 seconds while it was a struggle for the rest of the Demons, along with any Pueblo East players to find the bottom of the net.

“When Ilja gets going he can fill it up quick, real quick,” Golden’s first-year coach Lou Vullo said after the No. 10 ranked Demons in the CHSAANow. com Class 4A boys basketball preseason poll defeated No. 8 Pueblo East by a score of 72-49.

Bubukin finished with a team-high 15 points, but his teammates eventually joined the scoring party. Nine different Demons (1-2 record) scored in the first half as Golden extended its lead to 42-23 at halftime.

“I could tell we were all really nervous, but I felt we all worked off of each other’s energy,” Bubukin said.

“Everyone contributed a lot tonight.”

Pueblo East (1-2) was held to just five field goals in the first half. The Eagles were without a handful of football players who were preparing to play in the Class 3A state football game Dec. 1 against Palmer Ridge.

Junior Darnell Kindred led the Eagles with a game-high 23 points.

Senior Conor Mattorano pitched in 14 points for Pueblo East in the loss. The Eagles were held to 14 points or less in each quarter.

“Our whole philosophy is to have our defense dictate our offense,” Vullo said.

C Golden senior Ilja Bubukin (11) splits Pueblo East’s Darnell Kindred, left, and Kyle Miller on Nov. 29. Bubukin scored a team-high 15 points in the Demons’ 72-49 victory during the opening round of the D’Evelyn/Golden Preview Classic Tournament.

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Offensively, Golden’s bench scored an impressive 31 points. Junior Jack Anderson led the Demons’ reserves with 12 points.

Senior Connor Howe added nine points and sophomore Nathan Wiggins hit a pair of 3-pointer off the bench for Golden.

“After we saw Ilja starting hitting it we started feeling ourselves,” Anderson said.

Golden did suffer losses to Holy Family and Centaurus to finish fourth in the eight-team tournament.

The D’Evelyn/Golden Preview Classic has become one of the premier early season tournaments. This

year there were four Class 4A teams — Lewis-Palmer, Holy Family, Pueblo East and Golden — ranked in the top10 of the CHSAANow.com preseason rankings.

No. 1 Lewis-Palmer defeated No. 4 Holy Family for the tournament title Saturday, Dec. 1.

“I’m a true believer of scheduling the best teams. It just helps you down the road for sure and helps you get better,” Vullo 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

FC Eagles hoopsters host shootout

BY NATHAN MAULDIN FAITH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Faith Christian High School hosted a basketball shootout Nov. 30 to Dec. 1.

Called the Faith Christian Invitational, the early-season tourney featured Delta HS, Manitou Springs HS, Vanguard Charter and Faith Christian.

Faith girls faced off with Manitou Springs on Friday night and faced a hot shooting Mustang squad. Faith found itself in an early deficit and spent the rest of the game playing catch up. The Eagles continually found good shots but were unable to convert and though the defense adjusted the deficit remained. Ashley Finch found some traction inside but it was too little too late and Faith lost to Manitou Springs 52-31. Girls squared off Saturday against Vanguard Charter (Colorado Springs).

As was the case on Friday night Faith fell into an early deficit against the Vaguard full court press. Faith

did however find a more consistent scoring touch especially from three point range with Kenzie Connor, Abriannah McGaw and Georgia Swanson. Faith closed an early 15 point deficit to 6 points multiple times in the second half. Each Faith run was however answered by quick baskets from Vanguard in the fourth quarter. Faith would eventually lose in a Final Score of 47-41. Faith Girls now head up to Glenwood Springs next weekend for a three-game tournament.

Faith Christian Boys faced off with Manitou Springs in the final game on Friday night. The Eagles would use a dominant and physical defense all night to hold the Mustangs offensively. Faith struggled to shoot from the outside but found the ability to score inside with Caleb Ruter, Jacob Thielen and Isaiah Kroll. Faith made a run in the third quarter to jump out to a 16 point lead. Manitou Springs however closed the gap to 7 points in the fourth quarter. Faith played smart

down the stretch and eventually defeated the Mustangs 46-36. Saturday night brought together the #4 ranked Vanguard Charter and Faith Christian. It was a wild one from the start with up and down action from tip off to the conclusion. Vanguard comes in with a potent scoring attack which centers on multiple long range shooters and a press defense. Faith Christian was able to match the Coursers shot for shot in the first half and led 44-43 and paced by Junior Caleb Ruter and his 20 points in just the first half.

Vanguard and Faith traded leads back and forth in the 2nd Half but Vanguard made a run with 2 minutes in game to take a 4-point lead. Graham Kroll knocked down a three pointer with 3.9 seconds to cut the lead to one.

Faith fouled and Vanguard made the first and missed the second but Faith was not able to get off a shot and lost the game 78-76. Caleb Ruter led the Eagles with 30 points and looks to be a major player this season for a balanced attack.

herry Creek’s Dave Logan and Ed McCaffrey of Valor Christian had a lot in common even before they coached against each other in the Dec. 1 Class 5A state championship football game at Broncos Mile High Stadium.

Logan and McOVERTIME Caffrey are friends who worked together as the Broncos’ radio play-byplay announcer and color analyst for five seasons.

They often talked about high school football during red- Jim Benton eye flights to and from Broncos away games.

Both were wide receivers in the National Football League. Logan, one of only three athletes to be drafted

by NFL, NBA and MLB teams, was a standout athlete at Wheat Ridge High School and the University of Colorado. He played nine NFL seasons, eight with the Cleveland Browns and one with the Broncos.

McCaffrey saw action in 13 seasons with the Giants, 49ers and Broncos.

He won three Super Bowl rings, two with Denver and one with San Francisco.

The connections, however, end when it comes to coaching high school football.

Logan completed his 26th season of high school coaching and he made his seventh appearance in a state title game. Prior to the title game he had amassed 268 career wins and is the lone coach to win 5A titles at four different schools (Arvada West, Chatfield, Mullen and Cherry Creek).

McCaffrey ended his first season as a high school coach and it was Logan who had a big influence on him applying for the job at Valor Christian.

“I know he loves football and is passionate about it,” said Logan. “We had talked over our five-year partnership about him getting involved in some capacity. I didn’t know it would be this year at Valor. I know he’s got a really good staff and that’s important. It’s a program with a lot of good tradition and players.

“In terms of when you first start there is a reluctance from other high school coaches to accept you if you are not in the mold of a traditional high school coach.

“I experienced some of that. You have to keep you head down and work hard and earn the respect of the other coaches by how you coach, how your players play and how you conduct yourself.”

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Logan knows all about the adjustments first-year coaches need to make.

“My first year was 1993 as a head coach and we played Green Mountain in our first game and I ended up calling the same play three consecutive times because I brain-locked in terms of my play sheet and what I wanted to call,” he recalled. “Even though you’ve been around football a long time, there is a little bit of a learning curve for everybody.

“Whenever you take over a program, I don’t care how talented the program is, there’s a process involved. The players have to get to know you, get to know the new coaches. The job Ed and the staff has done is exceptional. They are talented for sure, but it takes more than talent to win games.”

McCaffrey felt welcomed in his debut season.

“In the beginning for me the big challenge was not failing the kids,” said McCaffrey. “I wanted them to have a good experience, learn the game, love each other, play for each other and I wanted to do the best job of preparing them and putting them in a position to win and have success on the field. So there was some pressure there at the beginning.

“Everyone has been cool to me.

The other coaches in our league were awesome to me, very welcoming. I didn’t know if I would be accepted or not as the new guy.

All I knew going into this is I love football, I wanted to coach. I realized I was blessed because I have a great group of kids. These kids were pretty special in terms of their hard work and selfishness so they made it pretty easy for me. So many of my coaches challenged me, they are incredible intelligent and they are in it for the right reasons to serve and share what they know about football with the young men that play for Valor.”

McCaffrey’s four sons played at

Valor and were instrumental in the success of the Eagles football program. Max went on to play at Duke and saw action with NFL while Christian was a standout at Stanford and is playing for the Carolina Panthers. Dylan is a quarterback at Michigan.

Luke, who has committed to play at Nebraska, played his final football for Valor in the state title game and he was also influential in Ed taking over the Valor coaching reins.

“Lisa (Ed’s wife) and I are not going to know what to do with each other,” said McCaffrey. “One of the reasons I wanted to get into coaching at this time is because we will be empty nesters and I will miss the boys being at home and they have moved all over the country and are living their lives.

“Luckily Luke is a lot smarter than me. It’s been tough on me pushing him. Those car rides home are long and he reminds me of all those mistakes I made as a coach but he has a strong disposition, personality.

He’s the youngest of four brothers so he’s a pretty tough kid. I’m lucky to get to share this experience with him.”

Luke McCaffrey talks a lot to his dad about football.

“We talk all the time,” said Luke.

“We have a good relationship. We can challenge each other and uplift each other.”

Luke says he never felt any pressure from being the youngest of three talented older brothers coming from an athletic family and not once did he feel obligated to participate in athletics.

“They encouraged us no matter what we wanted to do,” said Luke.

“It just so happened we all found the same dream and wanted to pursue the same dream. It was really cool see us all bond together and grow closer and we grew 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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PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, December 17, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB18­052: An Ordinance Authorizing an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement to Establish the West Metro Drug Task Force CB18­053: An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2018 CB18­054: An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Arvada City Code

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 26, 2018 to Hallmark, Inc. for work related to Project No. 17WO-01.1 – Olde Town Restroom and performed under that contract dated July 23, 2018 for the City of Arvada.

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

Dated November 28, 2018 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 City and County Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, December 17, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed preliminary development plans and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

Chase Bank at Candelas Preliminary Development Plan, Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of W. 91st Place & Candelas Parkway Bear Mountain Accessories Preliminary Development Plan, Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of W. 67th Avenue & Fig Street Legal Notice No.: 403892 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, December 17, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB18­052: An Ordinance Authorizing an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement to Establish the West Metro Drug Task Force CB18­053: An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2018 CB18­054: An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Arvada City Code

Legal Notice No.: 403893 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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Legal Notice No.: 403893 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on December 3, 2018: Ordinance 4666, An Ordinance Amending and Restating the City of Arvada Retirement Plan and Trust Ordinance 4667, An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property Along Alkire Street, Generally from West 78th Avenue to West 75th Place for the Construction of Street, Sidewalk, Utility, Drainage, and/or Related Improvements as Part of the Improvements for Leyden Creek from Indiana Street to 72nd Avenue, UDFCD No. 14-08.08A, Arvada Project No. 17-DR-02 Legal Notice No.: 403894 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 26, 2018 to Hallmark, Inc. for work related to Project No. 17WO-01.1 – Olde Town Restroom and performed under that contract dated July 23, 2018 for the City of Arvada.

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

Dated November 28, 2018 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 403895 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 19-WA-04, Project Title 2019 Utility Trench Asphalt Replacement will be received at the office of the Director of Utilities until 10:00 AM on December 13, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

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Legal Notice No.: 403895 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 18, 2018 to Rock & Company, Inc. for work related to Project No. 17-PK-02 – Farmers High Line Canal Bridge at Club Crest and performed under that contract dated March 5, 2018 for the City of Arvada.

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

Dated: November 16, 2018 /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 403861 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 18, 2018 to Precise Striping LLC for work related to Project No. 18-ST-03 – 2018 Crack Seal and performed under that contract dated February 5, 2018 for the City of Arvada.

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

Dated: November 16, 2018 /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 403862 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 19-WA-04, Project Title 2019 Utility Trench Asphalt Replacement will be received at the office of the Director of Utilities until 10:00 AM on December 13, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations:

ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations:

Bids and Settlements

• City of Arvada Utilities Department 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com

No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after November 29, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the Director of Utilities upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non- refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE:

27,000 SY Furnish and Install 6” thickness Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement trench patch at various locations Traffic control, sawcutting, asphalt removal and other miscellaneous items as required

Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Tim Hoos, P.E. and can be reached at the following e-mail address: thoos@arvada.org CITY OF ARVADA Jim Sullivan, Director Department of Utilities 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002 Legal Notice No.: 403864 First Publication: November 29, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

BE Informed!

• City of Arvada Utilities Department 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com

No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after November 29, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the Director of Utilities upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non- refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE:

27,000 SY Furnish and Install 6” thickness Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement trench patch at various locations Traffic control, sawcutting, asphalt removal and other miscellaneous items as required

Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Tim Hoos, P.E. and can be reached at the following e-mail address: thoos@arvada.org

CITY OF ARVADA Jim Sullivan, Director

County and city governments run legal noticesofeach week in this newspaper. Find out which laws are Department Utilities 8101 Ralston Road changing or new laws being considered; how the county / city is spending your tax dollars; liquor Arvada, Colorado 80002 licensing requirements; bidding on government projects; final settlements for those projects; times and Legal Notice No.: 403864 dates of public hearing; and others. Remember, the government First Publication: November 29, 2018works for you.

Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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