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Fact finding document rejected Witt pitches pay model

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Performance means everything.

At least, in terms of teacher compensation for the Jefferson County Board of Education.

During the Aug. 28 board of education meeting, the board voted (3-2) to reject the fact-finding recommendations regarding negotiations with the district’s teachers association, the Jefferson County Educators

Association (JCEA), proposing new compensation scale.

“Focus on the goal,” said Board President Ken Witt during the meeting. “The goal is to have an effective teacher in every classroom, to align the evaluation system and align compensation. Teachers should be rewarded for being effective and not ineffective.”

Following a month of hearings with both sides, the fact finder found the district’s evaluation system was flawed, and recommended (www.jeffcopublicschools. org/human_resources/negotiations/Jeffco_fact_finding_report.pdf) teachers rated as “partially effective” should receive an

increase in the 2014-2015 school year, but not receive the increases available to effective or highly effective teachers in the following school year, as long as an improvements are made to the current evaluation in place.

“Given the lack of reliability of the current evaluation system, however, it cannot be said that teachers who are rated as ‘partially effective’ are, in fact, not effective,” the report read. “A more rigorous and valid evaluation process is required before it can be concluded that granting a step increase to teachers rated as partially effective equates with placing ineffective teachers in classrooms or rewarding ineffective

teachers.”

This was not accepted by the board majority, who remained firm on having compensation for only effective and highly effective-rated teachers. While consensus was felt among the board to adhere to its goal of having an effective teacher in every classroom, the majority felt the fact finder’s recommendations did not adequately reward those for performance.

Following the vote, Witt proposed a new compensation model which supports the board’s goal and rewards effectively-rated Fact continues on Page 5

Firefighting well done Arvada Fire Protection District receives national accreditation

By Crystal Anderson

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Traveling at a speed of 200 mph, a F9 Cougar comes in for a landing at a previous Warbirds Over the Rockies event. Courtesy photo

Taking hobbies to the sky Annual model air show moves to Arvada

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com

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oaring across the sky at 200 mph, a model F9 Cougar jet flies vertically 2000 feet in the air before touching down at its landing point.

“I love flying and I love warbirds,” said J.D. Lavasseur, a model aircraft pilot.

Warbirds over the Rockies is a threeday model aviation event. Held Sept.

12-14, at the Arvada Modelers Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, the event will feature more than 150 pilots exhibiting and flying model wartime aircraft.

“People should expect a lot of excitement,” said Brian O’Meara, organizer of the event. “Prepare to be amazed as you’ll see things you’ve never seen before.”

Hosted by the Arvada Associated Modelers, the event will showcase several different types of model airplanes or warbirds, such as the P51 Mustang, a Hawker Sea Fury, a T33 Jet, that were represented in various wars. Handcrafted by modelers across the world, these model planes were made to be near-exact replicas of the full-size planes used during a specific war.

“It’s a realistic simulation of airplanes you will never see in the air,” O’Meara said. “Many of these planes simply do not exist anymore.”

Along with the plane exhibitions,

Standing at attention a model B-26 Marauder weighs in at 110 pounds with a 12-foot wingspan.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Warbirds over the Rockies WHEN: Sept. 12-14 WHERE: Arvada Modelers Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden COST: $10 daily admission; Children 15 and under are free

pilots will have the opportunity to fly their planes across a 750 foot runway along six lanes with more than 250 acres of fly over space on three different fields. Daily, the event will host a fullsize air show, air battle simulations and a brief history of military aviation from World War I, the Golden Age of Aviation in the 1930s, World War II and beyond.

A charitable event, Warbirds over the Rockies will donate a portion of the net proceeds to Mental Health America,

specifically Colorado chapter. In its eleventh year, the event, which was formerly held in Ault, Colorado, raised around $25,000 and continually draws in approximately 5,000 spectators from across the world.

“This is a very unique event,” said Joe Pirozzoli, director of public relations for the Arvada Associated Modelers. “This is something you would have to drive around 500 miles, easily, to see — and it’s in our backyard.”

The event costs $10 and is free for children 15 and under. Weekend passes and pilot fees are available online at http://warbirdsovertherockies.com/.

For modelers such as O’Meara and Lavasseur, once bitten, the passion for modeling never goes away.

“I watched airplanes all day long and just loved it,” he said. “Once you get bit by the model aviation bug, oh, you’ve been hit — it does not go away.”

The Arvada Fire Protection District was accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation (CFAI) Aug. 14.

Two years ago, during an accreditation class at the Fire and Rescue International conference, Fire District Chief Jon Greer and now-Accreditation Manager Lt. Clay Steward decided to begin the accreditation process.

“It does two things. One, it ensures the public and our firefighters the actions we’re taking and are going to take are proper for Arvada Fire Protection and its citizens,” Greer said. “The other, in my opinion, is that it places us among the top 160 departments in the country ... it gave us a focus on where to go with the next step and making us the best fire department there is.”

To achieve accreditation, agencies must follow four steps: become a registered agency, apply for accreditation, perform a self-assessment, and then be reviewed by a peer assessment team that makes the final recommendation for accreditation.

“This is about defining who we are, how we operate and then building on that,” Steward said. “Educating everyone on who we are and what our standards are, getting the fire fighters on board and the staff online, and getting better — really, to me, it’s all about the improvement.”

To help departments improve during the self-accreditation-assessment phase,

District continues on Page 5

Arvada Fire Protection District Chief Jon Greer and Accreditation Manager, Lt. Clay Steward, stand, smiling after receiving accreditation, Aug. 13. Courtesy Photo — Arvada Fire Protection District

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September 4, 2014

The story of rest is the rest of the story It’s 7:20 p.m. and Sean is bent over physics homework, graphs that show position and velocity in relation to time.

Motion maps.

The work isn’t particularly difficult for him. The challenge is staying focused.

“The more I think,” he says, “the more irritated I feel.”

Sean is my 17-year-old son. He’s a high school senior and a good student.

But he’s tired.

If you ask him what he looks forward to on weekends, he’ll give you the same answer many teens do: Sleeping.

No wonder.

Instead of the eight-and-a-half to nineand-a-half hours of sleep research has found teens need to perform at their best, Sean averages six to seven each night.

Even though he sometimes slips into bed at 9:30 or 10, he usually can’t fall asleep until 11, and he’s at school most mornings by 5:45 for weight sessions with his baseball team. Classes begin at 7:35.

We are a tired country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called insufficient sleep a public health epidemic, noting in a 2009 study almost 38 percent of adults had unintentionally fallen asleep during the day at least once in the preceding month and nearly 5 percent had fallen asleep while driving at least once during the same time period.

Scary. But not surprising.

Like the one-third of adults in the study, I, too, consistently sleep less than the recommended seven hours a day and often find myself longing for just a few minutes in which to rest my eyes.

The real calamity, though, is the sleep deprivation of our teenage children, who as a generation are losing the opportunity to achieve their highest potential, simply because they don’t have the few more hours needed to recharge.

“Sleep is absolutely vital, not just from

a physical standpoint, but from a mental, emotional and cognitive standpoint,” says Steve Portenga, a performance psychologist who teaches at the University of Denver and helps athletes, surgeons and others in high-risk occupations perform consistently at their highest levels.

A key element to that formula is sleep.

Sean would agree.

On days when he’s tired, “it’s hard to focus. I just catch myself spacing,” he says. But when he feels rested, “it’s easier to participate in class — you feel more in it. It’s easier to comprehend and retain information … I’m just more aware, in general.”

Portenga talks about two studies that directly link sleep to performance.

In the first, two groups of people were given 12 hours to solve a difficult problem.

One group received the problem in the morning, so didn’t sleep before resolving it that evening. The other group received it in the evening, so had the opportunity to sleep before coming up with an answer.

“Both had the same amount of time to solve it …” Portenga said, “but the ones who had a chance to sleep performed significantly better.”

In the second study, electrodes were connected to the brains of mice as they figured out a way through a maze. As the mice slept, researchers noted the same series of connections firing as had occurred when they navigated the maze. The mice were replaying their route; the brain was moving information from short-term to

long-term memory, which makes retrieving information easier down the road.

The study showed, Portenga says, that “for consolidating learning, sleep is a really vital process.”

With that knowledge in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics, saying the average American teen is “chronically sleep deprived and pathologically sleepy,” last week declared middle- and high-schoolers should begin their day at 8:30 a.m. at the earliest — essentially an hour later than most do now. Such a change would align with teens’ natural sleep cycles, which make it difficult for them — like Sean — to fall asleep before 11 p.m. And it would be key to helping “adolescents get the sleep they need to grow and learn.”

According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, 87 percent of high school students and 59 percent of sixth- through eighth-graders were sleeping less than the recommended eight-and-a-half to nineand-a-half hours a night. Reasons range from sports, after-school activities, jobs and homework to over-active technology use.

The academy’s policy statement noted lack of sleep in teens not only translates to a decrease in learning and poorer grades, but also to more physical and mental health problems and an increased risk of car accidents.

Scary. But not surprising.

Senior Craig Breuker can attest to the positive impact of a later starting time.

His first class this semester starts with second period, which means he begins classes at 8:30. The difference from previous years is stark.

“When I wake up, I just feel refreshed,” he says. “When I used to wake up at 6:30, I would always feel down and groggy. I haven’t had a morning where I feel like I want to go back to bed. When I get up, I’m ready for the day to start.”

He’s more focused. He has more energy later in the day. His eyes don’t get heavy.

An A and B student, Craig practices soccer after school until 5:15, then mows lawns until dusk, then finally heads home to do homework. If there’s time, he’ll watch some TV until turning off the lights at about 10:30.

Going to bed, he says, “is like a restart.”

But considering only 15 percent of our country’s high schools begin the day at 8:30 or later, Craig’s sense of rested wellbeing belongs to a minority of teens.

There is a long way to go.

School district schedules are built around a complexity of ingredients, from bus schedules to athletics to extracurricular activities, and a realignment of all those pieces would need buy-in from not only school officials, but also from parents and teens, themselves.

Until the paradigm shifts, until we are willing to take on the challenge — if we ever are — days for many teens will begin somewhat like this: 5 a.m. The first alarm goes off. Music blares. Sean reaches over and turns it off.

5:10 a.m. Music blares again. Unwilling to leave the warmth of his bed, Sean reaches over and sets a third alarm for 10 minutes later.

5:20 a.m. More music. Five more minutes tick by and his feet hit the floor. He throws on a T-shirt, some shorts, shoes.

Brushes his teeth. Washes his face.

He grabs a water bottle and heads out the door.

It is still dark, the notion of sleep already forgotten.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

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Mixed signals frustrate foes of death penalty Governor’s view on capital punishment was kept close to vest

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Key Democratic lawmakers were frustrated with Gov. John Hickenlooper’s guidance last year on a death penalty repeal bill and now feel that there was an opportunity lost, given that Hickenlooper’s stance against capital punishment is now known.

At the same time, Democrats believe that the governor’s “wrestling” on the issue was sincere and hold no resentment toward him for his limited involvement during the legislative process.

A sponsor of a bill that sought to end capital punishment in Colorado believes that the repeal effort would have passed had Hickenlooper come around on his anti-death penalty position sooner.

Hickenlooper — who had campaigned as a supporter of the death penalty in 2010 — acknowledged in an interview with KDVR-TV in August that his position has evolved over the years and that he now opposes capital punishment.

But Hickenlooper wasn’t prepared to talk about those views in 2013, when Democrats were crafting a death penalty repeal bill.

Former Rep. Claire Levy, D-Boulder, a sponsor of the bill, said her effort was a “challenge” because of Hickenlooper’s lack of guidance on the legislation.

“It did it make it difficult for lawmakers who felt they may be vulnerable for repealing the death penalty; difficult to make to make a commitment to me knowing the bill could be vetoed,” Levy said.

Levy said she had several conversations with Hickenlooper about the bill, but it wasn’t until just before the legislation was up for a committee hearing that he suggested that might veto.

The bill died in the House Judiciary Committee on March 26, after the governor’s feelings on the legislation became known.

“If (Hickenlooper) had arrived at his position earlier, we would have all benefited because we would have known what to do,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, the committee chairman who is against capital punishment. “He was wrestling, no question about it.”

The repeal bill had Republican support as well, with Adams County Rep. Kevin Priola’s name appearing on the legislation.

Priola had hoped the bill would also spark a conversation on abortion, which he opposes.

“I wanted to have a discussion on state policy on the sanctity of life,” he said. “The state of Colorado needs to have a discussion of being pro-life in every way.”

With Priola’s support and the support of religious groups, Levy said she was op-

timistic about the bill’s chances of clearing the General Assembly, had Hickenlooper provided his support.

“We really did have a unique opportunity,” she said.

death if I were in charge,’ that reflects to me a lack of depth, a lack of appreciation of the enormity of the decision you’re making,” Levy said.

Kagan agrees.

“I will never knock a man who follows his conscience before taking a politically expedient position,” he said.

CNN interview surfaces

While there was frustration with Hickenlooper over his role in the death penalty repeal bill, Democrats say they respected the governor’s decision-making process.

“While I really wanted a firm yes or no, I understand completely why he was not able to do that for us,” Levy said. “And I think the reason he couldn’t is really what he’s been saying publicly all along and that he’s really been Report wrestling with this issue.”

The death penalty issue made headlines again recently after a newly surfaced CNN interview from November became public. In the interview, Hickenlooper told a reporter that clemency for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap could still be on the table. Hickenlooper granted Dunlap an indefinite reprieve in May 2013.

Hickenlooper’s campaign said that in the CNN interview, the governor was responding to a hypothetical question, and that Dunlap — who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant in 1993 — will die in prison.

Even though Kagan would have liked to have seen Hickenlooper support last year’s death penalty repeal, he was OK with how the governor handled the Dunlap situation.

“I respect the position he arrived at in the end,” Kagan said. “He said he’s not going to decide for an entire state on this issue, instead he said, `I cannot, in good conscience, be the one to sign the death warrant.’”

But Republicans have blasted Hickenlooper over his evolution on the death penalty and for his “indecision and weak leadership” on the issue.

“On my watch, justice will carried out, the laws of the state of Colorado will be enforced and I will never turn my back on the victims,” said former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who is running against Hickenlooper in this fall’s gubernatorial election.

Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, a former House minority leader, said the death penalty is just one example where Hickenlooper has been hesitant to “weigh in on legislation unless he absolutely has to.”

“He never lets you know what his position is,” Waller said. “It’s like he lets the issue lead him.”

But Democrats, for all their frustrations, say Hickenlooper’s “thoughtful” approach to painful, moral decisions on issues like the death penalty is better than the alternative.

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Waller denounces candidate’s anti-gay comments

By Vic Vela vvela@colorado communitymedia.com Former House Minority Leader Mark Waller on Aug. 27 blasted the fellow Republican who is seeking to

succeed him over his recent “horribly inappropriate” anti-gay comments.

Waller, who is not seeking re-election for his Colorado Springs-based House District 15 seat, also told Colorado Community Media that Gordon Klingenschmitt’s candidacy “certainly does have an impact” on other races on the fall ballot.

When reached for comment, Klingenschmitt said he takes no issue with Waller’s comments and apologized for what led to Waller’s admonishment.

Klingenschmitt, who is a chaplain, made national headlines earlier in the week for comments he made in a mass-distributed email. Klingenschmitt suggested that Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, who

is gay, wants to kill Christians, much like the Islamic extremist group who was responsible for beheading a U.S. journalist earlier in August.

“Democrats like Polis want to bankrupt Christians who refuse to worship and endorse his sodomy,” he wrote. “Next he’ll join ISIS in beheading Christians, but not just in Syria, right here in America.”

Waller said his “11-yearold son can identify that as a hateful speech.”

“I think it was horribly inappropriate to say,” Waller said. “It doesn’t matter if he’s a person running for state representative or a person on the street. I think it’s terrible to say.

“Obviously, he does not speak for me or the Republican Party.”

Waller hasn’t endorsed Klingenschmitt, but he wouldn’t go as far as saying that he should drop out of the race — as Klingenschmitt’s opponent, Democrat Lois Fornander has.

“If you’re not voting for him, you’re voting for the Democrat and quite honestly legislative majorities matter,” Waller said. “But that puts (House District 15 voters) in a rock and a hard place in terms of who to vote for.”

House District 15 is heavily Republican and Klingenschmitt is still favored to win, in spite of his recent comments.

Klingenschmitt apologized earlier in the week and did so again during a phone interview. He said he was trying to point out the “bad policies of Jared Po-

lis,” but that he realizes his comments were offensive.

Klingenschmitt has taken issue with Polis’ backing of the Employment NonDiscrimination Act. He said the legislation should have religious exceptions.

“I apologize for the hyperbole and I wrote that statement when I was tired between 1 and 2 in the morning, but I do not apologize for defending Christians for persecution.”

When asked if it dawned on him that he was using language that has historically been used to persecute gays while trying to defend Christians from “persecution,” Klingenschmitt said, “I don’t accept the premise of the question.”

Klingenschmitt said he hopes voters will see past

his comments.

“I’m a first-time candidate and I am new at this,” he said. “I made a mistake, and I won’t always say the right thing, but I do have a backbone and I will always stand on conviction.”

Waller wasn’t the only Republican to denounce Klingenschmitt’s comments. Owen Loftus, a spokesman for the Colorado Republican Party, said that Klingenschmitt’s “comments in no way reflect the views of the party.”

House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, who is gay, said Klingenschmitt’s comments were “homophobic, extreme and slanderous.”

Mascot bill would defer to Indian panels

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The debate over the use of American Indian mascots will come to the state Capitol next year.

State Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, is expected to carry a bill that could result in schools losing their mascots — or even losing state funding.

And the effort is sure to result in a vibrant public meeting on Salazar’s bill, which is scheduled for Sept. 10.

Salazar said his bill would require schools that receive state funding and that wish to have Indianthemed mascots to first get the OK from representatives of American Indian communities.

Salazar said the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs could be in charge of making those decisions, or perhaps another commission would be created by lawmakers, who return to the Capitol in January.

If schools don’t go before an Indian commission, Salazar said his legislation would still allow the schools to continue to use their mascots — but at a steep price.

“If they don’t want to reach out, they can use the mascot, but they don’t get state funding,” he said.

“They are able to exercise their First Amendment rights, but as a state we don’t have to participate in their discriminatory conduct.”

There is an ongoing national debate over the use of Indian-themed mascots, one that has centered on the NFL’s Washington Redskins.

Opponents of Washington’s mascot want it done away with because they feel it is a derogatory term that is akin to any other racial slur. The debate has led some NFL announcers and news organizations to move away from using the term “Redskins.”

Others blast the movement as political correctness gone too far and say that the mascots are not

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“They don’t get to make that justification,” Salazar said of that argument. “It’s the American Indian community that gets to decide if it’s racist to them.

They can’t just say, `I don’t think it’s racist, so it’s not racist.’ You don’t get to decide.”

The issue will be discussed at a public meeting that is scheduled to be held at the Denver Indian Family Resource Center, 4407 Morrison Road, from 4:30-7 p.m. on Sept. 10.

There, Salazar will also talk about another piece of legislation that is of interest to the American Indian community — his revival of a bill that would allow out-of-state American Indian students to attend Colorado colleges at in-state tuition rates, so long as they have ties to Colorado tribes.

That legislation died in a committee hearing earlier this year.

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teachers for performance.

Witt’s model (www.boarddocs.com) would raise the base pay for full time teachers to $38,000 to be more competitive with other districts; give bonuses in lieu of salary increases to “effective teachers” with higher base salaries; and provide a 50 percent higher compensation increase for highly effective teachers than those of effectively-rated teachers.

“It’s very important as a district and an organization that performance means something,” Witt said. “It is fair we move forward with a comp system that rewards all of our teachers and puts

performance as a key component of that system, that’s critically important to me.”

With the rejection of the fact-finding agreement, the board now has full power to resolve the issues at hand, according to the current contract with the association.

According to Lorie Gillis, the district’s chief financial officer, the proposed compensation changes, is not something they could do as a “turn of a key” and would take months to figure out.

“This is not something we could do for even an October paycheck ... pay needs to be accurate,” she said.

Moving forward, the district’s financial and human resources departments will work on calculating the numbers for the proposed pay scale and will present them at a later meeting.

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organizations scrutinize things such as response time, safety, financial, maintenance, communications, training and human resources — striving to meet at least 88 of 241 criteria in 10 different categories.

“The sense of it all, really, they (the Arvada Fire Protection District) felt they needed to share their story,” said Karl Ristow, CFAI program director. “They chose to do this and to tell the community they are a modern fire department.”

Annually, approximately 20-25 new departments are accredited with the organization. According to the 2012 census by the National Fire Department, 26, 482

departments are registered, and as of August, only 201 were accredited.

“I did a lot of capturing that data,” Steward said. “But it’s what they do every day that actually makes us credible, It’s what we do, not this document, not this process. We were credible prior; we just proved it.”

The fire protection district will maintain accreditation for the next five years.

Annually the department will need to submit a report, detailing the work done within a stratiegic plan to maintain and improve district practices.

“Where we’re going now is well-defined,” Greer said. “It will make sure, for the citizens, the firefighters and everyone involved that Arvada Fire is going to continually reassess themselves and make sure we’re providing the level of service that’s right for Arvada.”

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September 4, 2014

Analysis: Attack ad may pass Hickenlooper Governor hard to hit as economy booms

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An attack ad released against Gov. John Hickenlooper last week started out like any other negative ad — grainy, blackand-white footage followed by a series of assaults on the governor for his failure to “make the tough decisions.”

The ad, which was paid for by the Republican Governors Association, included footage of Hickenlooper recently playing pool with President Obama at a downtown Denver bar.

It goes on to show footage of shots taken by a really bad pool player — who is symbolically Hickenlooper — as a narrator rattles off a laundry list of attacks on the governor’s record.

“Colorado’s been hustled enough,” the narrator says, before going on to tout Hickenlooper’s opponent this fall, Republican former Congressman Bob Beauprez.

Almost immediately after the ad was released, Hickenlooper fired back with an ad of his own, one that was brutally … positive?

“Four years ago, we promised to run a positive campaign, and we did,” said Hickenlooper, looking right into the camera.

Hickenlooper then spends the next 30 seconds talking about how much the economy has improved under his watch and how communities are rebounding after

floods ravaged parts of the state last year.

Hickenlooper made no reference to Beauprez in the ad. Nor has he done so in any other ad or campaign press release.

The Beauprez camp, meanwhile, has attacked Hickenlooper every chance it’s had: “Flip-flops” on the death penalty; his “out of touch” gun-control agenda; and anything else they think will stick.

So far, it has been a story of two campaign strategies: one that fires away and reloads versus one that ducks the bullets and smiles.

“They want to paint Hickenlooper as bumbling or indecisive, but they’ve got to do something because Hickenlooper is not the easiest guy to attack, in part because people like him,” said John Straayer, a political science professor at Colorado State University.

“But if they get too nasty, it could have a boomerang effect.”

Hickenlooper has pledged to run only positive campaigns in his political career and, so far, that strategy has paid dividends.

But what happens if the going gets tough for a governor who isn’t used to throwing a punch?

“What if someone keeps taking a baseball bat to you and all of the sudden you find yourself down in the polls, then what do you do?” said Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

`Both Ways Bob’ ad hurt Negative campaign attacks are as old

as politics itself. And some of the most effective political ads have been mercilessly negative.

“People do not like negative advertising; at the same time, it has an impact on people,” Provizer said.

Beauprez is no stranger to the impact negative attacks can have on a campaign.

His failed 2006 gubernatorial campaign was derailed in part by attacks — started by a fellow Republican — that labeled him “Both Ways Bob” on key issues.

For this campaign, Beauprez, through stump speeches, campaign statements and through outside political groups, has been trying to label Hickenlooper as a failed leader who flip-flops on issues.

“We intend to present the contrast between John Hickenlooper’s failed leadership and Bob’s plan for Colorado,” said Beauprez communications director Allen Fuller, defending the campaign’s attacks.

Fuller also said voters shouldn’t be bamboozled into thinking that Hickenlooper is merely taking the high road whenever attacks come his way.

“We’ve all read the blueprint, that Hickenlooper is running a positive campaign,” he said. “Coloradans are going to get the joke ... knowing full well that the Democratic Party and a host of blue groups are hitting back.”

Eddie Stern, a spokesman for the Hickenlooper campaign, said he isn’t concerned about attacks from Beauprez sticking and resonating in the voters’ minds while the governor runs a positive campaign.

“We don’t think Colorado needs more negative campaigning or angry politics,”

Stern said.

Provizer said he understands why those who want to see Hickenlooper lose are tempted to run attack ads.

“The simple reality is, the incumbent has a record,” he said. “When you’ve been in power and done things, you’re going to have issues there that are a reality. But at some point (the other side) also has to come back with what it is going to do.”

Straayer said that those who are out to defeat Hickenlooper are piling on as many issues as they can, seeing as how the economic outlook in Colorado has been on the upswing in recent years.

“The economy is strong, so what are you going to do?” Straayer said. “To say he’s got a failed governorship and look at the shape the state’s in, it just doesn’t sell very well in the trajectory of the economy. So what do you do? You jump on misstatements and on the death penalty.”

But polls over the summer have shown that Beauprez and Hickenlooper are locked in a tight race. And observers wonder if Hickenlooper will change his tone in October, if polls still show a close contest.

They also wonder if Hickenlooper is even capable of turning into an attack dog.

“When he’s run before, it’s been positive, good-humored and quirky, but honest and straightforward, and that’s who he is as a candidate,” Provizer said. “He would have a harder time going negative because that’s a real contradiction of what people think he is, and suddenly turning into a pit bull may not work.”

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Women’s Suffrage to Parity The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will discuss improvements to women’s parity at this Sept. 9-11 unit meetings. In the foothills area, the League will meet from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Highland Rescue Team Ambulance Service, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden 80401. Call Janet

at 303-674-7755 for more information.

A second meeting on the same topic will be 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Cason-Howell House, 1575 Kipling, Lakewood 80215. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for more information on this meeting.

For those unable to attend a daytime meeting, the League has an evening meeting available. For more information, call 303-238-0032 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

MAVEN Mission update at Lookout Mountain Nature Center Lockheed Martin Propulsion Engineer, JPL Solar System Ambassador, and MSL descent stage engineer Adam Pender will be discussing Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission (MAVEN) launched on Nov. 18, during a special presentation on Friday, Sept. 12.

Participants can find out what’s new and what has been learned so far from the Mars mission. Ages 10 years to adult can attend for free. Event starts at 7 pm. at Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve on 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO 80401.

Call 720-497-7600 for more information and space availability.

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September 4, 2014

GMO labeling measure heading for fall ballot Similar measure failed after fight in California

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A backer of a ballot measure that would require labels on foods that are genetically modified said his effort is about allowing Coloradans to “make informed decisions about what we are feeding our families.”

But opponents fear that Proposition 105 is unnecessary and would result in confusion and higher food costs.

The Secretary of State’s Office announced Aug. 20 that proposition backers had collected the necessary number of valid signatures for it to become one of only four measures to make the November ballot this year.

The proposition addresses foods de-

rived from genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. GMOs are found in the vast majority of common crop foods, including soybeans, corn and canola. GMO-based foods have been sold commercially since the mid-1990s.

The scientific consensus is that foods that contain GMOs are currently not harmful to the public’s health or the environment. But that hasn’t curbed a GMO-labeling movement that has resulted in similar ballot measures and several legislative efforts around the country.

“I think there’s momentum,” said Larry Cooper, of Arvada. Cooper is behind the Colorado Right to Know campaign and was responsible for putting the measure on the ballot.

“People in Colorado really enjoy a healthy lifestyle, and that’s why we work here,” he said. “But, really, what’s going on is we are choosing our food blindly.”

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Harvest Festival

The 2014 Harvest Festival kicks off Friday, Sept. 5, with a concert by the Mile High Fife and Drum Corps.

In it’s 89th year, the 2014 Arvada Harvest Festival is Celebrating America’s Pioneer West, through Sunday, Sept. 7, in Olde Town Arvada. Along with the concert, the festival will feature a parade, 9/11 Remembrance Run, food and garden fair, interactive kids zone, midway and more.

Started in October, 1925 as a celebration of the first paved road connecting Arvada to Denver in the festival has been held every year since, save six, due to war, illness or weather.

For more information on specific events, see our Festival Guide or visit www.arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com.

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Funding for services who wish to provide affordable housing is now available through the Community Development

Block Grant program.

The program provides grant money to cities and counties to help them develop more affordable housing options in their communities.

Applications are available online via http://arvada.org/about-arvada/community-development-block-grant-program/ and are due Sept. 10, 2014.

Senior carnival To celebrate the opening of the Clare Bridge Memory Wing, the Sterling House of Arvada will host a senior carnival and funfair.

Held 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, the event will feature a variety of games and food, a bouncy castle and slide, a dunk tank and more. A fundraiser, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Dave Pierson or Lauren Connelly at 303-423-8100.

Some major chains have already been moving toward Cooper’s side on this issue. Whole Foods grocery stores are in the process of labeling all foods that contain GMOs. And foods that are used at Colorado-based Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants contain no GMOs. But Cooper knows he has a fight on his hands this fall. The packaged-food industry has already been pushing back against GMO-labeling efforts in other states, including California, where a similar ballot measure failed two years ago.

Opponents of Cooper’s effort insist they have science on their side. They point to independent studies that have not indicated any detrimental health impacts as a result of GMO consumption. And they say that advancements in biotechnology are good because they allow farmers to grow more and feed more people without having a greater environmental or health im-

pact.

Critics also say that, if the measure passes, food prices would go up and labeling foods that contain GMOs would only confuse consumers, who have long been eating the foods without — they say — any problems.

But Cooper dismisses those concerns.

“I really can’t understand how it would (raise food prices),” Cooper said. “Obviously, they can choose to raise prices, but the bottom line is all they have to do is put a label on them. It’s not a ban.”

Cooper is not a doctor or a scientist. He said he is “a grandpa who got involved” because he is concerned about what his grandchildren are eating.

The way he figures it, if there’s no problem with GMO-based food, what’s the big deal if the ballot measure passes?

“If GMOs are safe, then why not just label them?” he said.

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Proper peer pressure promotes performance Sometimes just the words “peer pressure” spark anxious, judgmental, and negative feelings. Especially when we attach verbs such as “succumbing to” or “giving in to” peer pressure.

And many times we direct our guidance of avoiding peer pressure to the young adults, teenagers and children in our lives. No doubt there are more temptations and access to trouble now than in any previous generation. So our advice and steering to avoid peer pressure has never been more valuable, as long as it doesn’t fall on deaf ears or comes across as, “Well when I was your age … ,” because that never goes well. Or if it sounds overplayed like, “If all of your friends jumped off of the top of the mountain would you follow too?” Yikes!

Avoiding peer pressure can be turned from a negative to a positive as we encourage those that look up to us with confidence boosters and nurturing self-esteem building words and actions. You know how it goes, when we tell or ask someone not to do something, especially our youth, what do they do? Exactly what we told them or asked them not to do. Having open dialogues can be revealing about previous errors in judgment or examples where peers may have misled us, or perhaps we were the peer misleading others.

As my friend Bert reminded me last week, sometimes when we think we are following, we could actually also be in a position of leading all of those who are following us too.

Another awesome and positive side of peer pressure is playing itself out right now before our very eyes, ears, and through our contributions. I am talking about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. If you haven’t seen this yet or heard of it, the challenge has gone absolutely viral.

People have been challenged to fill a bucket with water and ice and then dump the bucket over their head or have a family member or friend participate and tip the ice-filled bucket onto their head. Then each participant that has accepted the challenge gets to challenge others in their circle of friends, associates, or family to take the same challenge.

Now if they don’t take the challenge and want to avoid the fleeting moment of freezing water spilling over their head and body, they can elect to make a donation to ALS. And in some cases I know people that have done both, accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and also made a nice financial contribution to ALS. And it’s not just ALS, just look at all the fundraisers for breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, SMA, diabetes, and so many oth-

ers and include events like 5K runs, walks, auctions, golf tournaments where we sign up to sponsor runners, walkers, golfers, and place our names on those silent auction sheets, all for the greater good. And you know how it goes, sometimes we are on the fence of whether or not we will participate or sponsor someone, and then one of our friends, one of our peers does it and before we know it we have jumped in as well. And that is just incredible.

Peer pressure in business is also extremely positive. There is nothing better than some healthy and friendly competition. As a salesman I was always interested in how well my peers were doing. I used their productivity as a motivator to try and beat them the next day, week, or month.

And it went both ways, my lifelong friend and fellow salesman would always contact me just to see what I sold that day so we could compete the following day.

So the next time we feel like cringing when we hear the words “peer pressure,” just remember it can absolutely be leveraged as a positive influence in our lives and not always a negative. How about you? Have you had a positive experience with peer pressure? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we focus on the positive peer pressure in our lives it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What book-tomovie are you most excited to see?

We asked people at Anythink York in Thornton and around the area what book-into-movie or TV show they were most excited to see.

“The Maze Runner” — I need to see that right now. The books are awesome and the movie looks really good. It has some good people in it.

Michelle Hawkins Thornton

I can’t wait until December when the new “Hobbit” movie comes out. I think the whole series has been beautifully filmed.

Kathy Totten Littleton

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” It was a thrilling book and so far the movies have been too.

They’ve been better than I expected.

Michelle Barringer Unincorporated Adams County

I’m waiting for the “Game of Thrones” season five, it’s going to be very exciting.

Heather McCuistion Thornton

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A book for my birthday Recently while traveling in Dublin, Ireland, I learned that James Joyce chose his birthday for the release of his novel “Finnegan’s Wake.”

“If James Joyce can use his birthday as a deadline, so can I!” Using a saddlebag full of my spotty logic I knew it was time to launch the book by my birthday in November. Yes, it will be a double celebration.

Books are not released these days they are “launched.” I’ve worked on my book over a year, a patchwork memoir originally composed of my best personal columns from the last 40 years that tell stories about my life. But then I added new stories about my life before I settled down to writing columns. I wrote about my exciting teenage years competing in rodeos because that is when my adrenalin was flowing at its highest.

I couldn’t leave out the part about working in Hollywood in the film business and encountering movie stars like Warren Beatty, George C. Scott, Clint Eastwood — on movie sets or in their homes. Aha!

writing about them — great experiences a young woman in her twenties and grist for this writer finishing a memoir. This part was a kick to write.

So the my manuscript got much better, I’m hearing things from my marketing and website person, “What’s your brand, Mary?”

I picture a brand on the rear end of a cow, at least that’s what it meant when I grew up around animals. “Double Bar K” I say.

“What’s the K for?” she asks?”

“K is for Kick ass!”

“No,” she says. “Your brand in one word

or phrase tells who you are!”

“But I am many people in the book,” I say. “It moves chronologically: teenage rodeo champion, movie actress, mom raising two kids, woman alone after marriage breaks up, woman happily remarried late in life.” I add, “Through it all I wrote columns locally and in the Chicago Tribune, and two mystery novels on the side. And I have to get it down to one brand?”

“Yes, define yourself.”

“Kickass.”

“Let’s think on that one,” she says.

There is an ocean of difference between writing a book and launching a book. Since I grew up in the Space Age the first thought that comes to mind about launching is Cape Canaveral and rockets, even spaceships full of astronauts heading for the moon. Webster says launch means to “hurl or send forth with some force.”

Also launch means “to start something new.”

So this morning, I woke up at 2 a.m. picturing my book shooting into space.

“No wait,” I said to my husband who was

asleep. “I’d rather go with the other meaning of launch which is to slide a new vessel into the water.”

“Sure, sure,” he mumbled and turned over.

If I’m pregnant with a book, honestly that’s what it feels like, it’s my baby. It might be bald or pudgy but it’s mine.

I text the marketing person. “Can we launch my baby, I mean my book in the bathtub?”

She writes back. She’s up all night too.

‘No, no ... in a cloud an internet cloud, Twitter and Facebook, YouTube.”

This will be fun, but for me it’s like going to the moon, the territory completely unknown. What will feel like and what will be the results?

Mary Stobie will launch her memoir in November. It will hurl through space or sail on the back of rubber ducky in the bathtub.

If you want to be on the email list for the launch party, or want to compare notes about writing your own book please write to mry_jeanne@yahoo.com.

How do you go from a first date to falling in love?

You may know it’s not easy to meet someone new who romantically interests you, especially if you are over 40. You also may know that it is difficult to connect, bond, deepen a relationship and fall in love — even when you do find a promising romantic partner.

So how do you go from a first date to falling in love? There is no fail-safe, reliable manual for how to do that, but I will offer some suggestions.

First, pay close attention to how you approach an initial encounter with someone. Are you looking for reasons to say “yes” or for reasons to say “no?” Do you tend to focus on what you’re attracted to, or what you’re not attracted to? You want to be careful so you don’t throw away someone who is promising, because promising opportunities do not come along all that often. That being said, eliminate anyone who is currently in a serious relationship, who is on the rebound and wants to talk about their ex, and anyone who is not emotionally or physically available for a relationship at this time. You’re not looking for potential — you want someone who is available.

Second, be willing to open up and

reveal yourself. Don’t be emotionally hidden, superficial or fearful of letting someone else in. It is far better to risk getting hurt or rejected then to play it too safe, and it is far better to risk your heart than not to. If you don’t do this, you will not fall in love.

Third, be willing to do the hard work all successful relationships require: identify when there’s a problem or an irritation in a timely manner, and do everything you can to work through the conflict in such a way that both of you feel valued and respected.

Get comfortable with the skills needed to resolve conflicts effectively. You can’t have a good relationship without them.

Fourth, whenever you possibly can, make important to you what is important to your partner. It conveys openness and

Get your hunting story straight We are peeking around the corner and seeing fall fast approaching. The Broncos have been on the practice field for weeks, and hunters have received their April big game license (or rejection) in the mail and all leftover licenses have been allocated to hunters on a first come, first served basis.

These are the first early, critical and time-sensitive hunt planning steps for outdoors sportsmen and women. But there is work ahead for both the seasoned hunter and the novice. The novice can always use extra help, and this is where the Division of Parks and Wildlife’s annual Game Hunting Stories are truly valuable.

The division (CPW) provides an annual “story package” for the fall big-game hunting season. There are 25 different stories containing valuable big-game hunting information and suggestions, all written by the CPW professional staff. The writers are big-game managers, biologists, law enforcement staff, planners, public information officers and a variety of other technical personnel. All stories are easily accessible online by searching at cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/BigGameHuntingStories.aspx. Photos that support the stories can be found online as well at http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/PhotoGallery.aspx.

The stories include Know the Rules and

Your Limits; Be Sure You Know Where You are Hunting; Hunting Ethically; Hunting Gear Checklist; Common Hunting Violations Can be Costly; Pronghorn Provide Unique Hunting Challenge and Some Private Ranches Open to Hunters. The other 17 stories contain equally helpful biggame hunting information that will help a hunt be more safe and productive.

The links also provide names and telephone numbers of regional public-information officers who can provide specific regional information. Northeast region PIO is Jennifer Churchill, 303-291-7234; Southwest region PIO Joe Lewandowski, 970-375-6708; Northwest region Mike Porras, 970-255-6162; Southeast region PIO Abbie Walls, 719-227-5211 Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.

respect, and it will make him or her feel valued by you — and to refuse to do this is tantamount to telling your partner that s/ he isn’t important to you, or that his/her wishes, needs and desires don’t matter to you.

Fifth, when someone becomes important to you, communicate how important s/he is to you through your words, your deeds and your touch.

Sixth, you must listen without interrupting, you must be able to hear even when your partner says something to you that you don’t like, and you must be able to hear everything, even criticism, without strong reaction or defensiveness. You also have to be able to tell how you feel even when you know your partner isn’t going to have a good response.

Seventh, make your partner a top priority. Don’t be so preoccupied that you treat other things as more important than

your relationship, and don’t be so exhausted that you cannot consistently offer quality time and presence.

Finally, You are more likely to get the relationship you want if you refuse to give up. You can’t hit a home run unless you’re in the game. Actively stay in the game.

That means keeping your mental and emotional attitude hopeful and optimistic, and not letting yourself become cynical, jaded, mistrusting or negative.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 23rd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is the author of the new book: “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Keeping the Flame Alive”.

OBITUARIES ADAMS

Did you know...

Theda June Adams

June 4, 1923 – Aug. 22, 2014

Theda June Adams, 91, died on August 22 in her Arvada home attended by her three daughters.

Services will be held Friday, Sept 5, at 2:00 pm at Arvada Presbyterian Church, 5592 Independence St., Arvada, with a reception following at the church.

Theda was born June 4, 1923 in Springfield, Colorado, the first of two daughters. She married Dale H. Adams on February 14, 1943. The Adams family moved to Arvada in 1959. They were active members of Arvada Presbyterian Church. A fuller life review is at www. coloradocrematory.com.

Theda is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, and one grandchild.

She is survived by her three daughters, Susan J. Phillips (Denver), Kathleen Adams (Lakewood) and Cynthia J. Oury (Arvada), her son-in-law, Leo R. Oury, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and her cousin, Reba Snyder.

Memorial donations may be made to Arvada Community Food Bank, 7555 W. 57th Ave, Arvada CO 80002, or Family HomeStead, PO Box 40186, Denver CO 80204.

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More legal pot needed, state regulators say High prices create opening for black-market sales

is too little, then the black market will fill in the gaps.”

By Katie Kuntz

Right now, the state is facing a shortage of legal marijuana.

For state regulators, this creates a problem, as reducing the black market was not only a priority of Amendment 64, but it is also a federal priority.

U.S. Deputy Attorney General James Cole issued a memorandum a year ago that listed selling to minors, exporting marijuana out of state, and enriching the black market as offenses to be avoided in order to keep the Justice Department on the sidelines in states where pot is legal.

While the state, the federal government and legal marijuana businesses all hope to undercut the black market, their ideas about how to do so vary dramatically.

As the state looks toward altering production controls, marijuana retailers say supply isn’t the issue. The real problem is price.

“After the cost of producing each pound, I still have to pay a 15 percent excise tax, licensing fees, huge rent because landlords overcharge marijuana dispensaries, and when I pay federal income tax I can’t deduct like a regular business,” said Brian Ruden, owner of Starbud, Altermeds and Tree of Wellness medical and recreational outlets in Denver, Louisville and Colorado Springs. “It ends up that I am selling an eighth (of an ounce) for $60 when the street price is about $25.”

On average, state, local and federal sales taxes on recreational marijuana are just over 21 percent, while the taxes on medical marijuana are about 7.6 percent. Even though the federal government still categorizes marijuana as a dangerous drug, it collects tax revenue on its legal sale in Colorado and Washington.

And the black market benefits from the high taxes, too — as their products can be sold for much less.

“I have had locals come in here without their med cards, and ask what our recreational prices are and just turn around and leave,” said Nelson Figueiredo, a “budtender” at Medicine Man dispensary in Denver. “They have friends who can sell them pot for much cheaper.”

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News After seven months of recreational marijuana sales in Colorado, the newest goal of state regulators is to increase the amount of marijuana produced and sold by legal retailers.

“Right now we are pretty significantly under what should be produced,” said Ron Kammerzell, deputy senior director of enforcement for the state Department of Revenue.

“What that does is raises the prices, and if the price is too high, then we can’t compete with the black market, and that was our ultimate goal with Amendment 64 — we wanted to eliminate the black market,” Kammerzell said.

But new data comparing demand for marijuana in Colorado with legal supply suggests that criminal enterprises could continue to flourish.

A report commissioned by the Marijuana Enforcement Division earlier this year indicated that Colorado residents and visitors will consume an estimated 130.3 metric tons of marijuana in 2014, but only about 77 metric tons will come from legal medical or recreational outlets.

The rest, about 53.3 metric tons of cannabis, or nearly 40 percent of the total marijuana demanded, is expected to be produced by unregulated sources. Those sources include “gray market” producers, including home-growers who can legally grow up to six pot plants for personal consumption, or black-market producers, including gangs, that operate outside of the Colorado legal system.

The state’s solution, then, is to increase the amount that is produced legally.

“Basically, the state is trying to ensure that the amount that is being grown in Colorado equals what the demand is,” said Mike Elliot, the executive director of the Marijuana Industry Group, a trade association representing the interests of the Colorado marijuana industry. “If there is too much, then people want to take it out of state or sell to kids (minors), and if there

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INEWS109 - Customers buy marijuana at Medicine Man, a marijuana dispensary and retailer, in Denver on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Policymakers in Colorado are considering changes to the state’s production limits on legal marijuana to combat the sale of pot in unregulated markets. Photo by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News

Tax boosts black market

One of the demand study’s authors, research analyst Adam Orens, agreed that the price and tax structure could contribute to the continued black market, but the focus now is to re-evaluate the production management system.

“We don’t have it right yet,” Orens said.

“But one thing that came through during the study was that the Marijuana Enforcement Division did not want to restrict the market, but was very thoughtful in trying to make sure they have a functioning system.”

The current production controls are monitored using a plant count, where different stores are issued licenses that allow the production of up to 3,600, 6,000 or 10,200 plants, depending on the stores’ license designation.

This differs from the approach taken by the state of Washington, which monitors marijuana production by square foot of growing space, but which has much less data available, as retail sale of marijuana has only been legal there for just more than a month.

As the Colorado industry continues to grow, regulators hope to allow steady growth of the legal market.

“We really want to do this in a very predictable and controlled way,” Kammerzell said. “I think what we are seeing is that the biggest driver right now is supply, and that is what we intend to address.”

Kammerzell explained that the Marijuana Enforcement Division does not control tax structure. Changes there would have to be considered by the Colorado General Assembly.

“It’s going to be a dynamic work in progress,” Kammerzell said. “Whatever comes from this work group won’t mean our work is done. It will keep changing over time and we will make adjustments.”

The first scheduled work-group meeting to discuss a new production control proposal was held in mid-August.

Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news.

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Trapped in an elevator, office, front seat of a car, wishing you were someplace, anyplace, else. The people with you are getting on your last nerve. You’ve heard the same phrases over and over and over and you want to scream.

We’ve all been there. We’ve all lived through the irritation, but what’s funny is that it’s not at all chafing to read about it happening to someone else. And that’s just one of the themes in “Shots Fired,” a book of short stories by C.J. Box. Throughout the years, says Box, fans have asked where they could find some of his shorter works, wondering why there wasn’t an anthology.

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Take a load off at new spot downtown The 16th Street Mall has long been a thorn in the side of Denver dwellers who don’t shop at souvenir stores, don’t care to inhale secondhand smoke and don’t want to sign petitions.

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Patio 16 opened on Aug. 28 and will offer outdoor seating, enclosed patio railings, a variety of menu options from six local vendors and an outdoor respite for the downtown Denver community to gather, dine and unwind. Patio 16 provides a family-friendly area staffed during hours of operation to ensure a safe, clean and friendly experience, which is open to all residents, employees and visitors.

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In a time where color defined social norms and carefree pop music dominated the radio, a song of change and love arose from the underground.

“Memphis,” a musical by Joe DiPietro with music and lyrics by Bon Jovi’s David Bryan, opens the at the Arvada Center, Sept. 9, taking audiences back to the early 1950s in an electrifying world where acceptance and love triumph and rock ‘n’ roll, gospel and blues rule the airwaves.

“It’s very strong show,” said Director Rod A. Lansberry.

“You’re dealing with so many emotions and mindsets of how things were and how things are. You can’t candy coat that; we all have to face things we don’t really want to face — but you have to recognize that were surrounded by elements like that.”

Transitioning to the early 1950s, “Memphis” takes you through the lives of Huey (Jim Hogan) a young white disc jockey, and Felicia (Aisha Jackson) an aspiring black underground nightclub singer. Falling in love with the sound of her voice, the story follows the couple as Huey helps launch Felicia and the energetic, emotional sounds of the R&B into homes across America.

“It’s very powerful and inspiring,” Jackson said. “It tells you an important story without banging you over the head with it — it’s smooth.”

Through his radio show, Huey crosses both racial and societal boundaries, bringing what was then referred to as ‘race music’ to a white audience and tackling the hardships of interracial relationships.

With struggles of an impending cultural shift, Huey and Felicia work toward their dreams while facing a world of differences where acceptance and love

doesn’t come cheap.

“Historically, this creates or enlightens you to what occurred in civil rights, black versus whites, all those elements — they are definitely still there,” Lansberry said.

Musically driven through songs such as “Underground,” “Someday” and “Radio,” “Memphis” pushes racial boundaries and pulls Memphis runs Sept. 9 through Sept. 28 at the at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. For more inforpassions mation or to purchase tickets, contact 720-898-7200. within the audience, inspiring both the characters and the audience to evolve.

“It’s impressive in the storytelling that they have covered every point of view,” Jackson said. “You have the two younger opposite races who kind of grew up knowing that, but we decided to push that boundary — this is what we were given, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it.”

“This shows it’s OK to bend and not break, and as a society you can bend, you can morph, you can adjust and still stay who you are,” said Kieth Hatten (Delray) “When you tell the truth of that, you can see where we were, but more importantly where we’ve come, and where we haven’t made it to yet.”

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`Uncorked’ fall series opens

Started as a monthly event in 2010, “Fridays Uncorked” has grown into a weekly wine and music series that continues year-around at Bonacquisiti Wine Company at 4640 Pecos St. in the Sunnyside neighborhood.

The fall series opens Sept. 4, and the Sept. 19 “Uncorked” event will feature the band My Old School — A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan. My Old School is the culmination of the efforts of 12 professional Denver musicians who feel an affinity to Steely Dan and the music that Walter Becker and Donald Fagen created by applying jazz to pop music.

In addition to the September music lineup, winemaker and namesake Paul Bonacquisiti will be featuring three new wine releases, including a bold spicy Petite Sirah, which last year sold out to wine club members upon release, as well as a Barbera and the [d] Red, a blend of 80 percent Merlot, 10 percent Syrah and 10 percent Zinfandel. The [d] Red is named after Delagua, the coal camp in southern Colorado where Bonacquisti’s father was born. The [d] Red and Barbera releases will be available by the bottle and on tap at the winery in one-liter refillable growlers.

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Admission is free and wine is available to purchase, as is food from a food truck that changes each week. Seating is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring a chair. The live music line-up through September includes: • Sept. 4 - Knight Groove • Sept. 12 - Heavy, Timbo and Deb • Sept. 19 - My Old School • Sept. 26 - The Hip Replacements For more information, visit www. bonacquistiwine.com.

Garlic by the ton

The kitchen at Saucy Noodle Ristorante at 727 S. University Blvd. in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood cooks up more than 1,800 pounds of garlic every year, and it’s been serving it for 50 years this month — that’s well over 75,000 pounds of garlic.

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ONGOING ACTIVITIES,

Erin Markham, the third generation of the Badis family who now operates the restaurant with her husband, Nathan, held a 50th birthday celebration on Aug. 29. The party included menu specials and special prices that evoked the early days of The Noodle: Large one-topping pizzas for $3.95 and spaghetti and meatballs for $4.95.

Markham grew up at the restaurant, which her grandfather Sam bought in 1964 and renamed from Jim Sano’s to “The Saucy Noodle,” with the culinary warning out front on its distinctive red and white canopy awning: “If you don’t like garlic, go home.”

A lot of garlic goes into the Noodle’s spaghetti marinara, which is vegetarian but has so much garlic in it that it looks like ground beef. “The red sauce is grandmother Inez Badis’ recipe,” Markham said. “It’s been a menu staple throughout the decades, alongside the most popular dish, lasagna, as well as spaghetti and the restaurant’s baseball-sized homemade meatballs.”

The menu also features one appetizer that might not catch a younger person’s eye: Morey Amsterdam’s fried ravioli. The dish is named after the late actor and comedian who is best remembered as part of the ensemble cast of the classic “The Dick Van Dyke Show” on television.

“It’s called that because in the ’60s he came in and asked if we had such a dish, and we didn’t so he helped himself to the kitchen and made it himself,” Markham said.

New Viewhouse opens

The ‘burbs got their own version of ViewHouse, the LoDo hot spot with an amazing rooftop patio, when the Centennial restaurant at 7101 S. Clinton St. opened Aug. 28.

If you didn’t attend the grand-opening weekend, here’s what you missed: Top-notch Colorado band The Samples kicked off the summer band series, “Music on the Green.”

The Red Bull Motocross Extravaganza featured Red Bull’s professional motocross stunt team drivers and dancing afterward with DJ Squirt’s hot beats.

More information at www.viewhouse.com or call 303-7908439.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a woman talking on the phone with a friend: “Nothing exciting going on, well, except for the new guy my daughter is dating right now. He is a model and he is gorgeous. She needs to marry him just so we can look at him across the table at Thanksgiving. Even my husband says, ‘He’s purty.’”

PENNY PARKER’S “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best

events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

AREA CLUBS

ONGOING / BUSINESS GROUPS

MONDAYS OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic

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

JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.

TUESDAYS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.

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

Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue.

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

WEDNESDAYS AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every

Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www. alpost178.org.

ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs.

Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www. buffalotoastmasters.org.

ments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning

networking

GROUP in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. THURSDAYS BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

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

Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue.

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340.

GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refresh-

Come live la vita Italiana.

September 6-7, 2014 Sat: 10am - 9pm | Sun: 10am - 5pm Authentic Italian eats, free admission, live music, children’s grape stomp, free parking and more.

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available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.

SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished

for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.

MEDITATION CLASSES Various styles of meditation will be explored from 9:3010:30 a.m. each Saturday at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. We’ll begin with a short introduction to meditation and what to expect followed by a meditation period of 30-40 minutes and time at the end for group discussion. Call 303-2745733. Visit www.PranaTonic.com.

VVA Chapter 1071 WON $1,000 YOU COULD TOO!

“ ... to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.”

Learn more online at:

www.vva1071.org

At Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, we give $1,000 every month to a local charity or nonprofit nominated by YOU! We’ve contributed more than $95,000 over the past 9 years with our monthly giveaway, and we’re still at it...making a difference where it matters most, close to home. Nominate your favorite local charity or nonprofit to win at www.ApplewoodFixIt.com.

ENSURING A BRIGHTER FUTURE ENROLLING NOW FOR PART-TIME PRE-SCHOOL!

We offer a wide

The YMCA is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable childcare with family-centered, values-based programs to nurture children's healthy development.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. We meet here at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.

SUNDAYS FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets from 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com.

ONGOING/ EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant

Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster.

Admission is free, but seating is limited.

Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyte-

rian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

ONGOING /FINE Arts

and Entertainment

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@ concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260.

DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@ gmail.com.

SUSAN M. DUNCAN FAMILY YMCA 6350 ELDRIDGE STREET, ARVADA, CO 303 422 4977 www.denverymca.org/arvada

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 P.M. EVERY Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.

SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours

Choir is looking for a director and new

members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth.

For more information, call Gary at 303477-1380.

SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lake-

wood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections.

Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz.

For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

ONGOING / HEALTHCARE BOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven fullbody workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed.

Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp. com.

HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m.

Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net.

HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/ DenverWest or call 303-952-3060.

TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

WEIGHT LOSS — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information.

Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for

Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great

WAY TO live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being.

Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada.

Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.

ONGOING / RECREATION, CLUBS AND SERVICES AA MEETINGS There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www. daccaa.org.

BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Federal Highway Administration building, 12300 W. Dakota Ave., Lakewood. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org.

CANSURVIVE IS a support group for those who have experienced or are receiving cancer treatment. The meeting format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guided-healing visualization.

The free support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or support do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@msn.com.

COLUMBINE #96 Rainbow Girls meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the Golden Lodge, 400 Tenth St. in Golden. Youth activities for girls ages 10-19. Contact Eve at etrengove@comcast.net or 303-424-0134.

DOG TRAINER program Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is offering a “Become a Dog Trainer” program in Arvada and Denver. The licensed nonprofit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue, or amount of time needed.

The dog trainer program includes puppy, basic obedience and behavior solutions.

Email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for an application or more information.

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas, 303-5178558.

Fraud seminars for groups of all sizes and people of all ages. Don’t become a victim of identity theft or other consumer fraud.

Contact Cary Johnson, 303-271-6980, for more information.

FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment.

For more information visit http://9407. toastmastersclubs.org/.

FOOD PANTRY God’s Table Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, and 10 a.m.-noon every fourth Thursday each month for Jefferson County residents who meet certain federal guidelines. God’s Table and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685.

FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church (ALC) distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at ALC, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.

GEM/MINERAL CLUB The North Jeffco Gem and Mineral Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The meetings are open to the public.

GIRL SCOUTS Snowboard. Scuba dive.

Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo.

Go backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life.

Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado. org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708.

HOLISTIC GATHERINGS The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours 4-7 p.m. on the second Thursday every month with light snacks and tea for everyone. We invite the community to join this social and wellness event that offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psychotherapy and coaching, and energy work.

JEFFCO SPELLBINDERS meets the third Monday of each month at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 38th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge. The Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time.

Grade-school children in Jefferson County benefit from the volunteer who visits their classroom monthly. Requests from schools are greater than we can currently fill. Training and placement available, contact jcspellbinders@comcast.net to become involved. The kids need you.

JEFFCO SERTOMA Club meets the first and third Thursdays at Cafe del Sol, 608

FIGHTING FRAUD The District Attorney’s Office offers free Power Against

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JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of Education discussed the following legislation during its Aug. 28 regular business meeting. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, First Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman.

Fact Finding The board of education voted 3-2, (Witt, Williams, Newkirk) to reject the fact finding agreement in negotiations with the teachers union, Jefferson County Educators Association (JCEA).

Board president Witt proposed a new pay scale which would raise fulltime teacher’s base pay to $38,000, and giving a bonus or compensation increase to teachers rated as effective or highly effective in their most recent evaluation.

With this move, the Chief Finan-

cial Officer, Lorie Gillis, and the human resources department will now recalculate the financial specifics to reflect how this scale would affect the district’s 5,000 educators. According to Gillis, this process is extensive and will take several weeks to calculate before presenting the data to the board. Any changes made would not go into effect until early October at the earliest.

State Education Funding The board unanimously voted to accept a resolution regarding state education funding.

The resolution asks the Colorado legislature to a sensible and constitutional school finance system, seeking any new funds be given to boards to help reduce the negative factor.

PARCC Testing The board voted 3-2 (Dahlkemper, Fellman, Witt) to table a resolution

seeking the delay of implementation of Partnership for Academic Readiness for College and Careers testing and implementation of Common Core.

The board heard a presentation from Michael Brickman, a national policy director with the Fordham Institute, Sandra Stotsky, member of the Common Core Validation Committee and Chris Watney with the Colorado Children’s Campaign, regarding the Colorado Academic Standards, Common Core standards and it’s affect on students.

The discussion centered around standards, curriculum and assessments and whether or not Common Core and PARCC testing was appropriate for the district.

The next board of education meeting will be 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept.

4, in the Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Dr., Golden.

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YOUR WEEK MORE EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

MUSIC/CONCERTS CHAUTAUQUA SUMMER CONCERTS CLEAN COMEDY SHOW COMEDY NIGHT at West Woods presents John Crist, with special guests Heath Arthur and Greg DiMuro. The Clean Comedy Show is at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, at West Woods Bar & Grill, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. For tickets and more information, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-west-woods-sept2014-tickets-12704159483

COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA in Boulder wraps up its 2014 summer concert season

on Saturday, Sept. 13, with Steven Wright. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets and information are available at tickets.chautauqua.com, or at the Chautauqua box office.

WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON DENVER WEST Women’s Connection plans its monthly luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. The luncheon topic is Playing a Good Game. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations.

ROLLER DERBY BOUT LAKEWOOD’S SOUTH

TIBETAN SINGING BOWL CONCERT A 40-MINUTE healing/ concert using Tibetan Singing Bowls is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Asana Studio, 5701 Yukon St., Arvada. Tibetan masters have used singing bowl therapy to heal for centuries. Bring a backjack or yoga mat to lie on during the session. Limited supply of yoga mats available at studio. Before the concert, a Vinyasa yoga class is offered 5-6 p.m. Go to www.asanastudio.com/workshops.html for information on cost, or call 303-431-6311.

WILDERNESS TREKKING SCHOOL LEARN ABOUT hiking in the Colorado mountains, including

trails, maps, nutrition, gear, weather, emergencies, snow hiking and more, at a series of lectures by Colorado Mountain Club.

Wilderness Trekking School is offered on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays from Tuesday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 26, and those who attend will learn how to travel safely and confidently in the backcountry. Meet at American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. For information and to sign up, go to www.hikingdenver. net/schools/wts. For more about the Colorado Mountain Club, go to http://cmc.org or call 303-279-3080.

THEATER/PERFORMANCES PHAMALY’S ‘RAPUNZEL’ AUDITIONS PHAMALY THEATRE Company will have auditions for its touring musical production of “Rapunzel.” Preliminary auditions will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, and are by appointment only (call 303-365-0005 or go to www.phamaly.org). Callback auditions will be Saturday, Sept. 6. Both auditions will be at the Newman Center for Theatre Education, 1101 13th St., Denver. All roles are available. The show opens Nov. 14-16, and then will tour through May 2015. Those auditioning must have one or more disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WRITING THROUGH YOUR GRIEF

ART REPURPOSED HABITAT EXHIBIT LOCAL ARTIST VALERIE SAVARIE and California based artist Sharon Eisley found each other through Eric Kent Wines, a winery in Santa Rosa, Calif., that supports artists by purchasing art, which is then reproduced onto their labels.

Although their styles are different, Savarie and Eisley each use repurposed materials and images to create their work. Their work can be seen in Repurposed Habitat, which runs through Sunday, Sept.

21, at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood.

Contact Valerie Savarie at 720-220-7587 or hello@ valkariefineart.com, or go to www.valkariefineart. com

EVENTS THE ARVADA HARVEST FESTIVAL Kids Parade is Saturday,

Sept.

6, at the McIlvoy Park Pavilion at Ralston Road and Upham Street. This year’s theme is Pioneers of the American West.” Register your kids for their own parade. Entry is free and everyone ages 12 and younger are eligible to participate. The parade begins at 3:30 p.m.

Categories include Pioneer West Character, Decorated Pets, or Decorated Wheels. Go to www.arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com, or call Nancy Bentzen at 303-421-5305.

GOLDEN THEATER SHOW

MOVIE NIGHT TO EMPOWER WOMEN

“SUDDENLY LAST Summer,” by Tennessee Williams, will play Thursday, Sept. 11, to Saturday, Sept. 13, at Golden High School, 701 24th St., Golden. Directed by Kelly Hasbrouck. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets available at www.goldenhighschool.com or at the door.

THE FIRST part of “Half the Sky” will be showing on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Living Light

of Peace, 5927 Miller St. Arvada, starting at 5:30 pm. The second part will show Oct. 4th. This film is based on the book “Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, whose movement is to turn oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. Movie is free but donations excepted, snacks provided, all are welcome.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THOMAS THE Tank Engine will visit the Colorado Railroad

LEARN TO use various journaling techniques to help access memories, deep feelings and inner wisdom to process grief from a loss to death at Writing Through Your Grief, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 9-30 at Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. Workshop will use gentle exercises from the work of John Fox, poetry therapist, to explore poem making. Class time will include personal writing time, as well as an opportunity to share writing with the group in a supportive atmosphere. Jaynie Muggli, MA, LPC, is a bereavement counselor and group leader at Collier Hospice Center at Lutheran Medical Center. Contact Muggli at 303-403-7187 and maryjayne.muggli@sclhs.net. To register, call 303-689-4545.

FROM COLUMBINE TO ROBIN WILLIAMS [PHOTO AAUW 9.11 JRITTER] FORMER COLORADO First Lady Jeannie Ritter, who is a mental health ambassador for the Mental Health Center of Denver, will discuss how mental health issues can impact a community at the Lakewood Branch of AAUW’s next meeting, at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 11, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 9th and Kipling, Lakewood.

Guests are welcome. Go to http://lakewood-co.aauw.net/

EDUCATION SALES TAX WORKSHOPS THE COLORADO Department of Revenue offers workshops on sales tax law fundamentals. The workshops are open to the public and offer information on common sales tax topics to help businesses remain in compliance with Colorado tax law.

Registration is required. Go to www.TaxSeminars.state.co.us (click on Live Workshops, then Main Class Schedule). Register under the Student tab, then sign up. The next classes are from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 5; and Friday, Sept. 26, in Lakewood. CPE credits and training materials are available.

GET SPLASHED IN COLOR ARVADA WEST BOOSTER CLUB plans the Cats Color Crawl at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive. This is a color run, and runners will get doused in colored chalk. Go to https://360.webconnex.com/AWHS to sign up. Registration cost is $25 before Sept. 6; $30 from Sept. 7-19, and $35 on race day.

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Museum in September. Day Out With Thomas events are Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14, Sept. 20-21, and Sept. 27-28 at 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. For the first time, Thomas will talk to his fans. Call the museum at 303-279-4591 or go to www. coloradorailroadmuseum.org to purchase tickets.

THE WESTMINSTER High School Class of 1974 will have its 40th reunion Saturday, Sept. 13 (Hyland Hills) and a picnic on Sunday, Sept. 14 (Westminster Elks). Go to westyhico40@reunionmanager.com to register; at-the-door tickets will be limited.

Go to the Westminster Class of 1974 page on Facebook for details. Email Sharon Starr, sharon.starr@outlook.com.

“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE” by Tennessee Williams will play through Sept. 7 at

MINERS ALLY PLAYHOUSE presents “Dylan Went Electric” from Friday, Sept. 12, to Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Witty and eccentric characters explore the truth of their life and times in this production. Show times are 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. For tickets and more information, go to www.minersalley.com or call 303-935-3044.

noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “How to Sniff Out a Scam: Practical Tips for Giving Wisely” features a recorded interview with a woman who rallied her community to raise money for a friend who lied about needing cash for cancer treatment. Lifetree participants will get tools that will help them tell which charitable appeals are legitimate and feel comfortable giving to worthy causes. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

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Side Derby Dames take on the Naughty Pines Derby Dames of Laramie, Wyo., at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

13, at Rocky Mountain Roller Hockey, 3606 S. Independence St., Lakewood. Buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/843660. After the bout, join the team for an after-party at West Hill Grill, 11614 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Call 303-9331680, go to www.southsidederbydames.org or go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/806186886079681.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CLASSIC ON STAGE Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Craig Bond. Haley Johnson, Kurt Brighton and Patrick Collins reprise their 2008 roles. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available at 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.

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Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Students, young people, new people and women are invited and welcome to join. The next meeting, on Monday, Sept. 8, will feature Jimmy Sengenberger, president and CEO of Liberty Day Institute.

His presentation will be “Getting’ Ready for a Rockin’ and Rollin’ Constitution Day Celebration, Wednesday, September 17, 2014: So, What Can You Do About It? Will You?” The Monday, Sept. 15, meeting will feature Barry Farah, businessman, entrepreneur and speaker, presenting “The Missing Fire-in-the-Belly.” Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619.

FESTIVAL ITALIANO AT BELMAR A TWO-DAY celebration of Italian culture, food, wine and artisans is Saturday, Sept. 6,

and Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Belmar Shopping District in Lakewood. A portion of event food sales benefit Project Angel Heart. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Go to www.belmarcolorado.com/sub/event/festival_italiano/

REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Howard

MONDAY NIGHT TALKS TRAINING WITH GRACE presents Monday Night Talks from 7-8 p.m. at 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Topics include “What are you Chewing On?” (choose appropriate toys and treats for voracious chewers) on Monday, Sept. 8; “Mine” (resource guarding) on Monday, Sept. 15; “Play with your Dog!” (what is good play interaction) on Monday, Sept. 22; “Greetings” (introducing your dog to another) on Monday, Sept. 29.

Contact www.TrainingWithGrace.com, email jackie@trainingwithgrace.com or call 303-238-3647.

FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION INFORMATION THE COLLABORATIVE FOSTER CARE Program of Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties is looking for foster families and those willing to adopt. A free information session is planned from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Applewood Community Church, 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Register at www.collaborativefostercare.com.

ROLE OF MALAYSIA IN WORLD ACTIVE MINDS will explore the history of Malaysia, its role in the region and world, and the recent events involving Malaysia Airlines flights. Program is from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 9, at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave. Malaysia has grown in importance in the region, with one of the strongest economies in Asia over the last 50 years. It is home to an ethnically diverse population of about 30 million. Program is free, and no RSVP is needed.

WOMEN AND MONEY: A BEGINNER’S CLASS WOMEN HAVE different priorities and learning styles than men. Women tend to live longer, choose safety over risk, are caregivers, stay home with kids, and plan for the future. This class covers the financial planning process from start to finish, including setting financial goals, creating a budget, determining risk tolerance, Roth and Traditional IRAs, spousal Social Security benefits, taxes and inflation and more. A fun, easy to understand class led by investment adviser Jo-Ann Holst will be 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. RSVP by calling 720-287-5880. For information, go to www.fuelfinancial.com.

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Preparing kids for change in fall Children behave best when they know what to expect and have practiced what to say. Children feel more comfortable in social situations, including the first days of school, if they have practiced the words needed to express their feelings and needs.

Visit the school, their room and playground together. Where will coats, lunch and book bags be placed? Where is the bathroom?

Discussing and role-playing some of the tips below can be fun for the whole family, as long as everything is kept light.

The goal is to help, not create more anxiety.

Have a plan

Experts suggest young children need 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. Plan a healthy breakfast together and send a nutritious snack for midmorning. If children aren’t hungry when they first wake up, give them some water or milk and a bag of nutritious cereal, toast and cheese to munch. This helps reduce a midmorning, grouchy sugar low.

How much time is needed to dress before breakfast and travel to school? Begin adjusting bedtimes to approximate the new schedule. Have several trial runs and then add 10 minutes.

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Practice saying something nice to send family members on their way each morning. Attitude is important. Say “Hi” with a smile to the bus or carpool driver and others.

At school,hang up clothing and follow other school and classroom procedures.

Walk and use an “indoor” school voice and open doors for adults and others.

When adults use a signal to get attention, be quiet immediately and ready for instructions.

Practice courtesy

Use the words ”please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.” Close the bathroom door, flush the toilet, wash hands, dry and place the towel in the trash. If your stomach hurts, tell the teacher.

At the end of the school day, place all notes and papers in your backpack, and be ready to share them with your family.

For more early learning tips see grandparentsteachtoo.org and wnmufm.org for pod casts and live schedule of “Learning Through the Seasons.”

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LAKEWOOD, VALOR DOMINATE JEFFCO LEAGUE TOURNEY Tigers look like they have found some magic this season

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com ARVADA - Lakewood golf has something special this season.

The Tigers team week after week and match after match are starting to prove that they are not only the best 5A Jeffco team but one of the best 5A teams in the state.

And again on Friday they were the best 5A Jeffco team at the Jeffco League Tournament at Indian Tree Golf Course.

The Tigers posted a team score of 299, nine strokes better than second place Ralston Valley. (308). Columbine finished third as a team with a 310 total and Dakota Ridge shot 322 finishing fourth.

Moreover, Lakewood had three of the top six individual scores at the tournament, as J.J. Amato shot a 73, and Griffin Barela and Jack Castiglia both shot 74.

The top 5A individual golfer was Columbine’s Marcus Tait who shot 69.

But it was the Tigers as a team that that had the most impressive day as they continue their impressive start to their season.

“I am a really lucky coach right now.

We have a bunch of guys who can really play and they are all still getting better,” Lakewood coach Alan Gonzales said.

“And not only are we a really good team, we are a really good young team.”

The 4A side of the Jeffco tournament was a different story. As expected, Valor Christian dominated the 4A Jeffco field, shooting a team score of 281.

The Eagles’ 281 score was 20 shots better than second place Evergreen which shot 301. Littleton shot 327 finishing fourth followed by Green Mountain (327) and D’Evelyn (328).

But Valor dominated at a level that almost didn’t seem fair, claiming all three of the top 4A golfers in the tournament, as well as four of five finishers.

Valor’s Coby Welch, Pierce Aichinger and Tim Amundson all shot 70. Evergreen’s Liam Short had the next best 4A score shooting 71, tied with Valor’s Jake Staiano.

Valor Christian, although nowhere near Jefferson County, joined 4A Jeffco for this season and next season, at the least, as a part of CHSAA’s realignment.

The Eagles have won four of the past five 4A state championships as a team and though Valor is considered a football school they may be even better at golf.

Fair or not, 4A Jeffco better get used to Valor being exceptional at golf.

Pomona’s Grant Olinger again proved himself as one of the state’s best individual golfers shooting a 71 during Friday’s Jeffco league Tournament. Olinger’s 71 was the second lowest score of the tournament. Photos by Daniel Williams

Lakewood’s J.J. Amaro has one of the prettiest swings you will ever see. He also has one of the most complete golf games in Jeffco, evident by him shooting 73 during the Jeffco League Tournament Friday at Indian Tree Golf Course.

PGA’s best to tee it up at Cherry Hills Staff Report With dozens of the world’s best professional golfers set to tee it up at Cherry Hills Country Club this week, tickets are at a premium.

No tickets will be sold at the gate for the Sept. 4-7 BMW Championship and fans are encouraged to check online at www.

BMWChampionshipUSA.com for availability.

“We do expect to see maybe over 140,000 fans for the week,” said BMW

Championship General Chairman George Solich.

The BMW Championship is the third — and second to last — leg of the seasonending FedEx Cup playoffs. The top 70 players in the standings advance to Cherry Hills for the first Colorado PGA men’s event since the 2006 International at Castle Pines.

The top 125 players in the FedEx standings, which didn’t include Tiger Woods, played Aug. 21-24 at The Barclays in Paramus, N.J. to kick off the playoffs. Hunter Mahan won the event, and in turn moved

from 62nd to first in the standings, dropping Rory McIlroy to second.

Playoff contenders were trimmed to 100 for the Deutsche Bank Championship Aug. 29-Sept. 1 in Norton, Mass., and the top 70 will then come to Cherry Hills.

Playoff points are added to those garnered during the regular season and points will determine the eventual champion following the Tour Championship Sept. 11-14 in Atlanta. Only the leading 30 players in points after Cherry Hills will play in Atlanta.

In addition to Mahan and McIlroy, oth-

er celebrated players in the top 100 prior to the Deutsche Bank Championship include Bubba Watson (fifth), 2010 FedEx champion Jim Furyk (sixth), Rickie Fowler (11th), Sergio Garcia (15th), Kent Denver graduate Kevin Stadler (34th), Ernie Els (39th) and Phil Mickelson (57th).

The contenders who make the Cherry Hills field will compete on a 7,352-yard, par 70 course with 3-inch deep rough.

“With the rain we’ve had, the rough has got some teeth,” Solich said.

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Alameda kicks off season with win over Jefferson Wheat Ridge at 2-0 has yet to give up a point this season

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Alameda/Jefferson: The Pirates surprised Jeffco football by blowing out Jefferson 68-12 Friday at Trailblazer Stadium.

Alameda starts off its season with a victory over a Jefferson program that qualified for the state playoffs last season.

The Saints lost several key players to graduation and growing pains, like the pain Alameda imposed last Friday, was to be expected.

The Pirates (1-0) will play at Skyview Friday at 7 p.m.

The Saints (0-1) will try and regroup with a victory over Rifle who they will host Friday at 6 p.m. at Trailblazer Stadium.

Arvada: The Bulldogs dropped a nail biter to Sheridan falling 33-25 Friday at Sheridan High School.

Sheridan’s home field proved to be the difference in a game that could have went either way and Arvada fell to 0-2 on the young season.

In the loss Arvada sophomore quarterback Ian Coleman passed for 374 yards and four touchdowns. But a couple untimely interceptions ended up costing the Bulldogs down the stretch.

Arvada will play at Berthoud Friday at 7 p.m.

Arvada West: The Wildcats started off the season with an impressive 32-19 victory over Douglas County Friday at North Area Athletic Complex.

It was also the first win of the Brad Pyatt era, as A-West hired the first year head coach in the offseason.

Arvada West trailed after the first quarter but went on to score 20 unanswered points over the next two quarters to secure the victory.

The Wildcats (1-0) will play at Smoky Hill Saturday at 6 p.m.

D’Evelyn: The Jaguars started off their season with a 34-0 blowout victory over Weld Central Saturday at Trailblazer Stadium.

D’Evelyn senior running back Ian Lewis ran wild compiling 215 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

On the other side of the ball senior Mike Trimble was all over the field Friday night, recording 11 tackles (two for a loss).

The Jaguars (1-0) will play at Greeley West Friday at 7 p.m.

Green Mountain: The Rams rallied but still fell to Greeley Central 31-24 Saturday at Greeley Central High School.

The Wildcats took a 14-3 first quarter lead putting Green Mountain in a hole. But behind senior running back Chance Boyce, rushing for 180 yards and three touchdowns, the team almost came back.

But the Rams couldn’t close the gap as Greeley Central scored a backbreaking fourth quarter touchdown.

Green Mountain (0-1) will play Golden Friday at 4 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium.

Wheat Ridge: The Farmers have started off their season with two monsters victories with the latest coming in a 49-0 beatdown Friday at Littleton High School.

But more impressive is the fact that Wheat Ridge is yet to give up a single point through two games this season.

The Farmers opened their season with a 42-0 victory over Pueblo Central and after Friday’s win have outperformed their opposition 91-0 this season.

Credit new head coach Dan Reardon with Wheat Ridge’s impressive start, but it will be interesting to see if the Farmers can maintain their high level of play.

Wheat Ridge (2-0) will host Pueblo South next Thursday at 7 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium.

SPORTS QUIZ 1) Name the last team before the 2013 Chicago Cubs to be shut out five times in seven home games.

2) Who was the first Colombian native to play in the major leagues?

3) When was the last time before 2013 that the first two overall picks in the NFL Draft were offensive linemen?

4) How long was the Michigan State men’s basketball team absent from the NCAA Tournament before Magic Johnson helped take the Spartans there in 1978?

5) Who was the last Boston Bruins player before Patrice Bergeron in 2014 to record a seven-game goal-scoring streak?

6) Name the first pair to have two Olympic ice dancing gold medals.

7) In 2014, golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez became the third player to lead from start to finish in his Champions Tour debut. Name either of the other two.

Answers 1) The 1963 New York Mets.

2) Luis Castro of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1902.

3) It was 1968, when Ron Yary and Bob Johnson were the first two picks.

4) It was 19 seasons.

5) Geoff Courtnall, in the 1985-86 season.

6) Russia’s Oksana Grishuk and Evgeni Platov, in 1994-98.

7) Rod Funseth (1983) and Bruce Fleisher (1999).

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Broomfield outlasts A-West Volleyball Improved Wildcats fall to Eagles in dramatic fifth set

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com ARVADA - The Arvada West Wildcats looked really good in the season opener against Broomfield — only they lost the match.

The Wildcats were beat by the Eagles 3-2 (25-27, 25-13, 17-25, 25-22, 2-15) in a thriller that went back and forth and was evenly matched until the final set.

A-West senior Mikaila Paxton led the Wildcats with 13 kills and helped overpower Broomfield during stretches of the match.

Paxton and sophomore Aza Underwood (nine kills) helped push the Eagles for four full sets but the youth of Arvada West caught up with them in the final set.

That is when Broomfield’s senior leadership caught up with A-West, as senior’s Callie Kaiser and Tori Biggerstaff helped take over the match down the stretch.

Kaiser recorded 19 kills and routinely made big plays to keep Broomfield in control and Biggerstaff’s 15 kills were the third most by any player in the match.

But Broomfield wasn’t just a dynamic duo. It took a total team effort for the Eagles to hold off the Wildcats.

Junior Kaley Radcliff led Broomfield with 25 digs and sophomore Madi Rademacher led all players with six blocks and six aces.

Arvada West junior Amalia Linton led her team with 14 digs and junior Kayla Sanchez led the Wildcats with 26 assists.

A-West played hard for all five sets and at times looked superior to Broomfield, but the Wildcats are also one of the youngest teams in 5A Jeffco with only three seniors

Arvada West junior Mikaila Paxton goes airborne and spikes what was a kill shot during the Wildcats match with Broomfield Thursday at A-West High School. But Broomfield won the match 3-2. Photo by Daniel Williams on their roster.

On the other hand, Broomfield has several key players who are all seniors and who all stepped up when called on.

A-West and Broomfield were both middle-tier teams in their leagues last season, both looking to take a big step this season.

And despite the loss for Arvada West both teams still could make that leap to the top

of their league standings.

A-West finished 11-11 (3-5 in league) last season behind several really good teams like Lakewood, Ralston Valley and Bear Creek. This season the Wildcats plan on finishing the season as a top three team in 5A Jeffco.

Broomfield struggled last season and finished 9-16 (5-9 in league). But was also a

better team than the record might indicate.

But by the end of the season you could see that the Eagles were improving, evident

by Broomfield winning four of five games near their season’s end.

The Eagles will host Monarch on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

A-West will play at Cherry Creek Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Valor outlasts Pomona in battle of state’s best Panthers mistakes come back to bite them in the end

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com

Two of the state’s top football powers lined up against each other Thursday with Valor Christian hanging on to beat Pomona 21-12 at North Area Athletic Complex. Photo by Daniel Williams

ARVADA - It is not often that one of the biggest high school footballs games of the year is played so early in the season, but schedule-makers paired Pomona and Valor Christian Thursday at North Area Athletic Complex.

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The reigning 5A state champions held off the Panthers’ best effort, as Valor beat Pomona 21-12 in a physical slugfest that the Eagles survived.

The powerhouse Panthers didn’t disappoint. Pomona pushed Valor to the brink, and if it wasn’t for a few self imposed mistakes the Panthers might have been able to steal a victory.

In a first half that featured two stout defenses Valor quarterback sophomore and son of Denver Broncos’ icon Ed McCaffery scored a rushing touchdown from 1-yard out in the first quarter for the first half’s only score.

But the back-and-forth physical brand of football delivered by both teams led to McCaffrey being knocked out of the game and replaced by senior Parker Courier.

Pomona finally got on the board in the third quarter after a long grind-out drive that was created after a Courier interception.

The Panthers marched down the field and sophomore Cameron Gonzales scored a 7-yard touchdown. However, that only made the score 7-6 after a missed Pomona extra point.

The Panthers were still on the prowl to try and knock off the state champions, going into the fourth quarter down just one point. However, that was before Courier and Valor went down the field two

more times in the fourth quarter for two more touchdowns, to extending the lead to 21-6.

The Panthers would rally late in the game as senior quarterback Justin Roberts led Pomona on a scoring drive with just under four minutes left in the game. But Pomona failed to convert on the two-point conversion try, leaving the Panthers with no hope as they remained two scores away from catching the Eagles.

Pomona’s special teams’ mistakes, as well as an illadvised interception came back to haunt the Panthers team who felt — and probably still do feel — like Valor’s equals.

This early season game that finished dramatically could be just a preview of a potential state championship game as both team are considered top five teams in the state (if not the two best teams in the state).

Pomona (0-1) has no time to mope. The Panthers will play Cherry Creek, another 5A state power, Friday at 7 p.m. at Stutler Bowl.

Valor improved to 2-0 with the first victory of the season coming at Bonneville, an Idaho team that was destroyed 61-20 during Week Zero. The Eagles also have a 25-game winning streak against Colorado opponents dating back to 2012.

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pose is to facilitate a Colorado whose shelters are open admission and saving a minimum of 90 percent of the animals.

Garrison St., Lakewood. Contact CJ Farr, 303-985-3278 or

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NARCONON REMINDS families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.

NO KILL Colorado’s monthly meeting is from 6:30-9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Lakewood HealthSource, 963 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. Everyone interested in learning about the No Kill movement is welcome. No Kill Colorado’s pur-

of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:45 p.m., meeting is from 7-9 p.m. Each month outstanding speakers present information vital to our community. Come join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, current legislation, and upcoming events.

Both men and women are invited to attend. Admission is free.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Support Group The Lakewood Branch of the Rocky Mountain Neuropathy Association meets from 3-4:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of every month at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood.

For more information about the Lakewood Branch Support Group, call Rose at 303-279-3511 or email cvm8@comcast.net.

QUILT TOPS The Jeffco Hand Quilters are 18 women who

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meetings are from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden. The meetings provide 12-step help and fellowship.

Individuals of all ages coming together to support recovery for compulsive overeaters, bulimics, anorexics and exercise addicts.

gather every Monday to turn quilt tops into finished heirloom quilts. The group will do estimates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 14th and Brentwood. Money earned from the quilting is donated to the Action Center, helping feed and clothe those who need assistance. You may call Mary Wollenhaupt at 303-986-1381 for more information. We also welcome quilters to join our group.

PET VACCINATIONS Low-cost pet vaccinations at SpayToday 3-4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303-984-7729 for more information.

RALSTON CREEK Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303-

457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com.

REALITY CHECK Learn, laugh and move beyond denial in a small, cozy, group workshop environment. Join me for a facilitated Reality Check. Put on your big-girl pants, and call 303-953-2344 for details.

RUNNING SCHEDULE Foothills Running and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes long runs at 8 a.m. every Saturday and cycling rides every Sunday at 10 a.m. Both activities meet at Clear Creek History Park, 11th and Arapahoe. For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com.

RUNNING AT DAWN Buddies We are a group of friendly runners of varying abilities and ages who enjoy running close to sunrise. We meet at 5:30 a.m. Wednesdays near Jackson Park in Lakewood, and run around the neighborhood, ending back at the starting location by 6:30 a.m. No fees, just neighborly good will and fun. For information, contact mdl.rivera@gmail.com.

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FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 1, 2014

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Be careful not to allow the backers of a new financial “deal” to pull the wool over the Lamb’s eyes. It could hold fewer plusses and more negatives than you were first led to believe.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) It’s a good idea to finish all incomplete tasks so that you can devote your attention to next week’s projects. The weekend could hold surprises for romantic Fernandas and Ferdinands.

& weekly horoscope

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A workplace suggestion you made a while ago that you might have forgotten could come back with a request to turn it from idea to reality. Your social life picks up considerably this weekend.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Someone from the past could return with an intriguing opportunity for a future project. Check into it, by all means. But don’t neglect your current responsibilities in the meantime.

GALLERY OF GAMES Public Notice

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Keeping your claws sheathed and using good humor instead to counter someone who’s bad-mouthing the Big Cat isn’t easy. But it’s the best way to avoid more problems down the line.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, THE HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL, AND THE PROPOSED 2015 C.D.B.G. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, THE HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL, AND THE PROPOSED 2015 C.D.B.G. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The US Department of Housing and Urban Development requires local jurisdictions receiving certain grant funds to prepare a Consolidated Strategy and Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs (Consolidated Plan) and Annual Action Plans.

The City of Arvada is preparing its proposed Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for 2015 - 2019 and is encouraging citizen participation in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and 2015 Action Plan. The 2015 Action Plan will outline the proposed use of an estimated $500,000 in 2015 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).

The City invites all citizens and other interested parties who desire to provide comments on City housing and community development needs including priority nonhousing community development needs; use of year 2015 CDBG; or past program performance; AND/OR to make comments regarding use of year 2014 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at a public hearing: At 6:30 P.M., September 15, 2014 in City Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado.

Relevant program information is available by contacting the City Manager’s Office, Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, or call 720-8987500.

CDBG AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL APPLICATION PROCESS All citizens and other interested parties which desire to apply for year 2015 Community Development Block Grant or year 2014 Human Services Funding Pool funding from the City of Arvada MUST complete an Application Form and submit that form BY 5:00 PM on September 10, 2014 to the City Manager’s Office, Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002. Please contact the persons listed below to obtain instructions, application forms, or for further questions. The application form and instructions are also available online at: http://arvada.org/city-services/communitydevelopment-block-grant-program/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Ms. Cherrie Maltos regarding Community Development Block Grant funding at 720-898-7494, between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays.

Please contact Maria VanderKolk regarding Human Services Funding Pool funding at 720-898-7500, between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development requires local jurisdictions receiving certain grant funds to prepare a Consolidated Strategy and Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs (Consolidated Plan) and Annual Action Plans.

The City of Arvada is preparing its proposed Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for 2015 - 2019 and is encouraging citizen participation in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and 2015 Action Plan. The 2015 Action Plan will outline the proposed use of an estimated $500,000 in 2015 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).

The City invites all citizens and other interested parties who desire to provide comments on City housing and community development needs including priority nonhousing community development needs; use of year 2015 CDBG; or past program performance; AND/OR to make comments regarding use of year 2014 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at a public hearing: At 6:30 P.M., September 15, 2014 in City Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado.

Relevant program information is available by contacting the City Manager’s Office, Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, or call 720-8987500.

CDBG AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL APPLICATION PROCESS All citizens and other interested parties which desire to apply for year 2015 Community Development Block Grant or year 2014 Human Services Funding Pool funding from the City of Arvada MUST complete an Application Form and submit that form BY 5:00 PM on September 10, 2014 to the City Manager’s Office, Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002. Please contact the persons listed below to obtain instructions, application forms, or for further questions. The application form and instructions are also available online at: http://arvada.org/city-services/communitydevelopment-block-grant-program/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Ms. Cherrie Maltos regarding Community Development Block Grant funding at 720-898-7494, between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., weekdays.

Please contact Maria VanderKolk regarding Human Services Funding Pool funding at 720-898-7500, between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A workplace situation could improve if you’re less critical and more supportive of those who are, after all, trying to do their best.

Let them know you’re there to help when necessary.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A new job offer might not carry all the benefits you’re seeking. Make sure you know what you’re entitled to, what is off the table and what is negotiable before you make a decision.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A social obligation you would rather get out of could hold some surprisingly positive aspects. Why not go and see for yourself? A ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS family member makes a curious request.

Sealed bids for the construction of City Public Notice

Public Notices Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, THE HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING POOL, AND THE PROPOSED 2015 C.D.B.G. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The US Department of Housing and Urban Development requires local jurisdictions receiving certain grant funds to prepare a Consolidated Strategy and Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs (Consolidated Plan) and Annual Action Plans.

The City of Arvada is preparing its proposed Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for 2015 - 2019 and is encouraging citizen participation in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and 2015 Action Plan. The 2015 Action Plan will outline the proposed use of an estimated $500,000 in 2015 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).

The City invites all citizens and other interested parties who desire to provide comments on City housing and community development needs including priority nonhousing community development needs; use of year 2015 CDBG; or past program performance; AND/OR to make comments regarding use of year 2014 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at a public hearing: At 6:30 P.M., September 15, 2014 in City Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado.

Relevant program information is available by contacting the City Manager’s Office, Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road,

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 80824 First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Not consecutive publications

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 80824 First Publication: August 21, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Not consecutive publications Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on September 15, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a conditional use permit to allow a commuter parking lot as a principle use for the A-LINE COMMUTER LOT, located at 7355 Ralston Rd. CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 80856 First Publication: September 4, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 14-SR-01 entitled 2014 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 10, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (12”x18”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com

of Arvada Project No. 14-SR-01 entitled SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Before tackling 2014 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement will be received at the officethat of new project awaiting you at home or on the job, the City Engineer until 10:00 am on take time out for some much-deserved pampering to September 10, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud. help lift your spirits and restore your energy levels.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for BidCAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Your social calenders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and dar Bidbegins to fill up more quickly than you expected.

Schedule forms, and the Project DrawAnd that’s great. You deserve to enjoy some good fun ings (12”x18”) may be examined at the folafter so much time spent on serious matters. lowing locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A domestic situArvada, Colorado 80002 ation continues to improve, thanks to all the tender, Dodge Plan Room loving concern you’ve shown. A colleague makes a – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room questionable move that you might want to check out – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, sooner rather than later.

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To advertise public notices call 303-566-4100 Bidders, subcontractors and your 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 July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained Public Notice from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. HoldNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ers will be notified when supplemental reA public hearing will be held before the visions and additions are available as they Arvada City Council on September 15, are adopted. The Standards are also 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal available at no cost on the City's web site Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsand where you may speak on the matter ible for keeping current their City of Arto consider a preliminary development vada Engineering Code of Standards and plan for POPEYE’S @ ARVADA RIDGE, Specifications. located at 5045 Kipling St. The Project Engineer for this work is CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. at 720-898-7644.

CITY OF ARVADA Legal Notice No.: 80858 /s/ Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer First Publication: September 4, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Legal Notice No.: 80827 First Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Last Publication: September 4, 2014 and the Arvada Press Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 14-SR-01 entitled 2014 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on September 10, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (12”x18”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after August 21, 2014. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 4,750 LF Remove existing 8” dia. VCP, Furnish and Install 8” dia. PVC Sanitary Sewer Main 800 LF Remove existing 10” dia. VCP Furnish and Install 12” dia. PVC Sanitary Sewer Main 120 LF Furnish and Install 24” dia. steel casing pipe 20 EA Furnish and Install 4 foot diameter manhole 75 EA Reconnect existing sewer service pipe Miscellaneous items include traffic control, manhole connections, etc.

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 July 19, 2011, 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 $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on September 15, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan for RALSTON TOWNHOMES, located at 6012 Wadsworth Blvd.

CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on September 15, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan and preliminary plat for RICHARD’S FARM, located at W. 72nd Avenue and Alkire Street.

CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk

Legal Notice No.: 80857 First Publication: September 4, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Legal Notice No.: 80859 First Publication: September 4, 2014 Last Publication: September 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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