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Students learn about career opportunities Nearly 100 businesses volunteer to teach students about job opportunities By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com More than 5,000 eighth-grade students, dressed in their Sunday best, will converge on the Denver Mart Nov. 19 for the 10th annual Adams County Commissioners Career Expo. Students from various schools in Adams County will get to meet professionals in several different career fields. This year the expo will have close to 100 business vendors participating. “The main purpose is to give students the preparation and resources to become members of a local workforce so that they can have access to earning a living wage,” said Emma Galvin, director of the Adams County Education Consortium. “Reaching out at that age is important. There’s a huge dropout rate between eighth grade and high school.” Adams 12 Five Star Schools has participated in the expo since its inception. “The transition from eighth to ninth grade is a pivotal time for many students,” said Superintendent Chris Gdowski said. “The expo provides a great opportunity to reenergize students and get them thinking about how their course choices and grades in high school can help them achieve their
secondary education and career goals.” The students dress up in professional clothing and even have business cards to hand out to the vendors they visit. “It’s pretty neat to see masses of students dressed in polished attire,” Galvin said. “They act more mature and carry themselves differently.” The expo runs 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the schools each getting an hour to visit the vendors. Students pick three professions booths to visit and “interview.” Those vendors critique the students on things like their eye contact, handshake and questions. The vendors chart down the top 10 students who visit them and the top students overall are given plaques. “It’s a cool way for students to gain confidence. They get excited about it,” Galvin said. The vendors represent many fields and are grouped in clusters such as business management & administration; agriculture; architecture & construction; technology & communication; hospitality; education and government. “We’ve had incredible participation from our businesses, some have participated every single year,” Galvin said. More than 450 volunteers help out with the expo, including the business vendors. Galvin said that the event has been duplicated by Douglas County and Denver Public Schools. “It’s pretty neat. Along the Front Range its set a precedent,” Galvin said.
More than 75 businesses participate in the annual Adams County Commissioners Career Expo and are grouped together by fields, such as food and hospitality. Courtesy of the Adams County Education Consortium
NEWS IN A HURRY Input sought on Webster Lake Plaza concept
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The city is seeking input from Northglenn residents and visitors on a proposed plaza in front of the Northglenn Recreational Center, adjacent to the Webster Lake Promenade retail center. The city, Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority (NURA), Parks and Recreation Board, Youth Commission, and Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) are exploring options for this
public space through a design and concept phase. A survey about the project is at www. northglenn.org/plaza. It will be open until Nov. 25. The data collected will be used to further develop the concept plan. If you do not have online access, please contact Deana Miller at 303-446-8325 to participate. The project is only in the design phase
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at this time. Possible funding sources for the plaza are the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Adams County Open Space, NAHF, and NURA.
Council swear-in and reception
Recently-elected Northglenn city council members will be sworn-in at a special meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at council chambers, 11701 Community Center Drive. They include re-elected
members Mayor Joyce Downing, Ward I Councilmember Carol Dodge, Ward II Councilmember Joe Brown and Ward IV Councilmember Kim Snetzinger. Kyle Mullica will join council as a representative of Ward III, stepping in for termlimited Mayor Pro Tem Susan Clyne. Following the meeting is a public reception across the street at the Northglenn Senior Center. Call 303-450-8757 for more information.
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Families of organ donors promote cause Businesses Gift of Life float will be part of Parade of Lights By Tammy Kranz
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Two local women honoring the lives of their deceased loved ones who donated their organs will be among a group escorting the second annual Donate Life Colorado’s Gift of Life float in the Parade of Lights in downtown Denver Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. The balloon float, in the shape of a gift box, promotes the cause of organ, eye and tissue donation. Photo courtesy of Donor Alliance
When Brianna was 9, she and her dad were in a car crash and at the hospital she saw the heart on his driver’s license and asked what it meant. He explained about being an organ donor and she told him then that she if anything happened to her she wanted to help others, too. “Of course we never thought we would be faced with this decision, what parent would think they would ever outlive their child, Brianna was only 12 when she died,” said Babette Canacari of Thornton. Brianna died after an accident. “When we had to make that decision in the hospital we knew that we would honor our daughter’s wish, we didn’t hesitate. She saved three lives with her organs and hundreds with her tissue.” Organ continues on Page 15
FasTracks to be built to 124th by 2018 RTD approves contract for construction of rail in north Adams County By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcommunitynews. com Residents in north Adams County won’t have to wait until the formerly predicted 2030s timeframe to experience commuter rail. The Regional Transportation District Board of Directors voted Nov. 26 to hire Graham, Balfour Beatty, Hamon Constructors to design and build the North Metro Rail Line to 124th Avenue. “It’s what we’ve been fighting for for so long, and now maybe elected officials can get focused on other regional issues,” Thornton Mayor Heidi Williams said, adding that elected officials tied up a lot of their time over the years to fight the inequity issues with FasTracks not being in the north. “It’s not done until it’s all the way to Highway 7, but this is a great first step. I can’t wait to see construction get started.” Construction will likely begin mid-2014 and the line should be ready for use in 2018 following testing, said RTD Project Manager Jim Starling The contract bid was for $343 million and will be paid by issuing Certificates of Participation (COPS), which the FasTracks continues on Page 15
Commuters catch a ride on the FasTracks West Rail Line. RTD Board of Directors has secured a contract to get the North Metro Rail Line built to 124th Avenue, which is expected to open for service mid 2018. Photo by Clarke Reader
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tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com Northglenn officials have been busy conducting groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses. Debbie Tuttle, economic development manager with the city, gave City Council an economic development update during its Nov. 25 regular meeting. “We had 11 new businesses in October, so that was a great month for us,” she said. In the month of October, officials celebrated the ribbon cuttings of Quirky Homebrew Supply Shop, which leased 3,337 square feet of space at 115th Avenue and provides beer, wine and soda making supplies and equipment; R&M Liquors, 1,800 square-foot store at 11926 Washington St.; and EZ Pawn, 560 Malley Drive. Officials also held a ground breaking for North Metro Dental Care, a 2,500-square-foot facility to be located at the northwest corner of Malley and Washington Street. “That will be a great redevelopment project,” Tuttle said. A groundbreaking for the Walmart Neighborhood Market, located at the former Garland Center, is planned for 11 a.m. Dec. 13. The 11 new businesses that opened in October added 16 new jobs to the workforce and absorbed 24,068 square feet of office, industrial and retail space, according to a staff memo. Along with R&M and Quirky, the new businesses include Alley Home Care, providing non-medical home care services at 11154 Huron St. Suite 106; Clear Leaf, providing vapor pens and accessories, 1466 W. 104th Ave.; 5280 Creations, provides dental laboratory and fabrication services for crowns and veneers at 11678 N. Huron; The Auto Haus of Colorado, auto restoration services at 10750 Irma Drive Suite 22; Dollar Shop Malley at 550 Malley Drive (next to their former location); Honda St. Shop, auto repair services at 10855 Irma Drive Unit A; Kandy Koated Ink, tattoo studio at 476 Malley Drive; North End Sound, provides sound system equipment and support services for concerts, venues and events productions at 10651 Irma Drive, Unit B; and Scientific Martial Arts and Fitness, martial arts and fitness instruction at 440 Garland Drive Unit C. Five businesses reported closing in October, including Brooks Used Books, 476 Malley; Wild Wood Sub & Cakes Pop by Design, 1040 W. 104th; G’s Spot Barbershop, 1028 W. 104th; and Low Tax Strategies, 11055 Huron Street, No. 401.
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Rayna Prather of Northglenn did not hesitate to donate her husband’s organs when he died from injuries he suffered from a motorcycle crash. “I thought that I had to honor him and his giving soul in this way,” Prather said. “He had a beautiful giving heart. If there was a person in need, Gary would find a way to help.” Gary Prather’s organs also were able to save three lives and countless of others with his tissue donation. Canacari and Prather will be among a group escorting the second annual Donate Life Colorado’s Gift of Life float in the Parade of Lights in downtown Denver Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. The balloon float, in the shape of a gift box, promotes the cause of organ, eye and tissue donation. Although Colorado has one of the highest donor designation rates in the country
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RTD board is expected to approve at its Dec. 17 meeting. “COPs are a lease purchase mechanism where RTD will make regular lease payments to the certificate holders for the use of the rail line, and will receive title for line at the end of the term of the COPs,” Starling said. The line is supposed to end at Highway 7/162nd Avenue but RTD has funding only planned for up to 124th at this time. “RTD has a fixed price guaranteed for two years from the contractor to build to 162nd,” Larry Hoy, RTD District J board director said. “We will continue to look for available funding to complete the corridor.” Funding is already in place for the first part of the North Metro Line, between Denver Union Station and the National Western Stock Show. The construction of
(67 percent of adults in the state are registered donors), there are still more than 2,200 people in Colorado waiting for transplants, said Andrea Smith with Donor Alliance. “Just one donor can save eight lives through organ donations and save or heal more than 100 lives through tissue donations,” she said. Smith said that anyone can register to be an organ donor, regardless of age or medical history. “Even people with chronic diseases can potentially donate to those in need with the same form of disease,” she said. Every year more than 300 Coloradans receive transplants. Canacari and Prather said they were proud that their loved ones help saved others in need. “I am just so proud that a little girl would make the decision to do something so amazing, the gift of life is the ultimate, knowing that other families now have a chance to live longer lives, to watch their grandchildren grow, to smell the air, to just enjoy life helps us cope with Brianna’s death just a little bit better,” Canacari said. that segment is expected to be completed by 2017. In September, RTD vowed that securing funding for the North Metro Line up to 72nd Avenue was a top priority. This vow came on the heels of public criticism by area leaders after RTD board decided against placing a .4 percent sales tax increase on the November 2012 ballot, which would have helped fund the construction of the North Metro and Northwest lines. They also criticized the board for approving and funding extensions before the entire FasTracks have been built out. When the RTD board approved its amended regional transportation plan last year, the plan stated that service to 72nd would not happen until the 2030-35 timeframe with the funding currently available. The future began looking brighter for the North Metro Rail Line in February when RTD received an unsolicited proposal to build the line, which led to RTD looking at other options and soliciting for bids. Hoy said refinanced debt, and rosy tax revenue forecasts improved the schedule.
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org or call 303-425-9583 to register (by Dec. 4).
NOEL NORTHGLENN Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves for the Northglenn holiday lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Following the ceremony will be an indoor fair 5:50-8:30 p.m. with activities for children, refreshments and free pictures with Santa. The Northglenn Community Foundation will sell slices of pizza as a fundraiser for the Utility Assistance Program. Before the event, the Northglenn Senior Organization will have its annual bake sale starting at 1 p.m. At 7 p.m. the Denver Municipal Band and Northland Chorale will perform holiday favorites. The event is sponsored by the Northglenn Community Foundation, Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, ATA Karate for Kids and A TBU Massage. Also, the city will be collecting canned goods, new toys, and gently used clothing for those who need it in our community. Call 303-450-8800 for information.
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FRIDAY/DEC. 6; RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 29 ART MARKET The annual holiday art market is open Nov. 16 to Dec. 29. More than 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography, holiday items and more. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. It’s closed on Mondays. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. Kids can have their photo taken 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with Santa before he leads the Golden Candlelight Walk. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/DEC. 6-7 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Augustana Arts presents the Colorado Choir Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Experience over 80 exceptional musically blended voices. Call 303-388-4962 or go online to www. augustanaarts.org FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/DEC. 6-7, 12-14 DICKENS CLASSIC Prairie Playhouse presents Charles Dickens’“A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 12-14 at The Armory at the Brighton Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton. Visit http://www.prairieplayhouse.com/ christmascarol to purchase tickets. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Community Recreation Center presents a pancake breakfast and surfin’ with Santa at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. To go www.apexprd.
CHRISTMAS TEA Shepherd of Love Fellowship presents its Christmas tea, featuring its From the Heart gift boutique. The menu includes homemade scones, tea sandwiches and specialty sweets. Tea is served 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield. Girls ages 10 and older welcome. RSVP at 303-469-0410 or visit our website at www. shepherdoflove.org. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 45TH REUNION The Arvada High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 45th reunion Dec. 7. Classmates that are interested and have not been contacted should contact the reunion committee at ArvadaRedskinClass68@yahoo.com or Judy Graves-Jessup at 303-903-1920. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 HOLIDAY TEA The Arvada West High School Foundation is sponsoring a holiday tea 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the high school, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada. Seating is limited, and RSVP is required. The event will include catering, Nutcracker music, entertainment, a silent auction and art/crafts and jewelry. Silent auction winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m. RSVP required no later than Dec. 2. Contact arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com or call 303-916-9244 for information on ticket cost. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 SWING BAND Sentimental Sounds Swing Band will play 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the D Note. Take a break from the holiday stress and join us for a fun, relaxing evening of swing music and Christmas favorites for your listening or dancing pleasure. There is no cover charge, and everyone is welcome. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 HOLIDAY HEALING Rolling Sands Harmony presents a day of Holiday Healing noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7508 Grandview Ave. in historic Olde Town Arvada. You will meet and greet local wellness professionals specializing in everything from pain management to crystal healing, get educated on fitness equipment/holistic products sold in store, win prizes, shop holiday gifts with special event discounts and help raise money for HOPE for Young Adults with Cancer. Vendors and local businesses participating include Hallie Jane Jewelry, Sequana Essential Oil, Global Goods and Coffee Shop, Eli Ashby Arts Center, Pilated Movement for Life, Asana Studio, Mala’s by Brandy, Evolution Salt, Olde Town Acupuncture and Wellness Center. Call 303-422-1452 or visit www.rollingsandsharmony.com. Your Week continues on Page 16
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First business at Promenade to open Longhorn Steakhouse grand opening March 31 By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com It took more than 10 years of planning and several years waiting for a developer, but just less than a year after the groundbreaking for the first business to open its doors at the Webster Lake Promenade. Longhorn Steakhouse will celebrate its first day in operation at 11 a.m. Monday, March 31, at the 10-acre commercial development at 120th Avenue and Grant Street. “We are really excited about having the first Longhorn Steakhouse in Colorado open in Northglenn,” Mayor Joyce Downing said. “We look forward to working with them and all the new businesses that are coming to the Webster Lake Promenade.” Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority (NURA) Chair Rosie Garner said she believes this is the first steak house in the city. “I’m looking forward to eating there and
seeing what their beer list looks like,” she said. “I always like a place with a good bar, and I would assume this is probably going to be one of them. NURA is very proud of this development and I think Longhorn opening will be a fitting tribute to what’s to come.” Longhorn will employ 88 people. The Webster Lake Promenade includes 56,293 square feet of retail space with six building sites. Jimmy John’s has also announced it will be opening its doors at the Promenade at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Other businesses at the development eyeing April for openings are Genghis Grill (Mongolia stir fry) and Edible Arrangements. May grand openings include Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, Pacific Dental, Jamba Juice, Panera Bread and Café Rio Mexican Grill. Two businesses are eyeing June and July for their openings — Select Comfort and Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar. Parry’s Pizza is planning to open in September and Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q in November.
Construction crews finish work last week on the parking lot in front of Longhorn Steakhouse at the Webster Lake Promenade, 120th Avenue and Grant Street in Northglenn. Longhorn will celebrate its grand opening March 31, the first business to open at the new commercial development. Photo by Tammy Kranz
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Denver, Commerce City, Thornton and Northglenn. Hickenlooper highlighted what FasTracks has done so far, created 12,000 jobs since 2004, and spoke about what it could do in the future. More 24-34 year olds are moving to Colorado, he said, “and FasTracks allows us to have that kind of growth.” Adams County Board Chair Charles ‘Chaz’ Tedesco said that 460,000 people live in Adams County, and that is expected to increase to 750,000 by 2030.
After almost 14 years, Deborah Obermeyer is stepping down as the Metro North Chamber of Commerce CEO and moving on to other professional opportunities. Her decision will be made effective May 31. “I have been blessed throughout my career with roles in which I have been constantly challenged to learn and grow,” she said. “I believe my versatility coupled with my leadership experience will allow me to jump into a new field and make a difference.” From the moment she interviewed for the CEO position years ago, Obermeyer felt an instant draw to the chamber. She said it was the logical next step in her career, and within weeks she knew undoubtedly that she made the right choice. During her time as CEO, Obermeyer helped increase the membership to 970 members, compared Obermeyer to just 300 when she started, elevating the chamber as the seventh largest in the state. She was also part of providing a voice for the community through public policy, promoting smarter business through the development council and encouraging personal and professional growth through the leadership program. The creation of two events — the Taste of the Chamber and the Chamber 5 Challenge — have also provided more opportunities for the community and chamber members. “I am very proud of the board’s commitment to ensure that the MNCC has a facility that serves as a resource for all our members,” she said. “The MNCC office is state-of-the-art and is in constant
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A Regional Transportation District employee hands out souvenirs at the March 20 groundbreaking for the North Metro Line in Thornton. RTD set up boards at the event to show which FasTracks lines are completed, which ones are under construction, and which ones are still to come. Photos by Tammy Kranz
Work on North Metro line begins Officials break ground on FasTracks for Adams County By Tammy Kranz tkranz@ coloradocommunitymedia.com It was a day that most residents in Adams County did not think would happen for another 20 years, but that day came last week. Officials broke ground on the FasPOSTAL ADDRESS
Tracks North Metro Rail March 20, after they praised the collaboration efforts to make the line a reality in the area. “We’re finally here,” Larry Hoy, Regional Transportation District director said. “We had a lot of challenges getting here. It’s amazing how things can change in a year.” The ceremony took place on a crowded dirt parking lot where the Eastlake Station will be located in Thornton at 12650 Claude Court. Guest speakers included Gov. John Hickenlooper, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, Adams County commissioners, RTD directors and staff, and mayors from
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a town hall meeting to discuss affordable housing in Colorado 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Anythink Huron Street Library, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Joining Lebsock and Ulibarri will be Don May, Adams County Housing Authority executive director; Kim Snetzinger, Northglenn city council member; and Tracy Jones, Commerce City Housing Authority housing coordinator.
FRACKING ATTACK The North Metro Chapters of The John Birch Society presents Bob Adelmann on “What’s Behind the Attack on Fracking?” from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the conference room at O’Meara Ford, 400 W. 104th Ave., Northglenn. FRIDAY/MARCH 28 HOME ALONE Ages 10-13 can learn how to stay safe with At
Home Alone and First Aid from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress to register.
SATURDAY/MARCH 29 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Recreational Alternative Programming will take ages 11-18 to watch the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters 5-10 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The game is at the FirstBank Center in Broomfield. To sign up, call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress. SATURDAY/MARCH 29 STAGE COMBAT Creative Revolution Theatre Company pres-
ents a stage combat workshop from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Unique Theatre, 500 E. 84th Ave., Suite C-1, in the North Valley Tech Center, Thornton. The workshop is open to teens/ adults with all levels of experience. Go to http://crtc.ticketleap. com to register; please pay what you can. Class is led by Jenn Zuko Boughn (http://bonzuko.com).
SATURDAY/MARCH 29 TOWN HALL Rep. Steve Lebsock and Sen. Jessie Ulibarri plan
Line “This type of transportation is needed in Adams County,” he said. “You’ll see us grow by leaps and bounds. We’ll be the No. 1
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FRIENDSHIP SECRETS The secrets of lasting friendships will be explored at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at 1800 E. 105th Place, Northglenn. “Friends for Life: 10 buddies. 38 years. 1 week a year” features the filmed story of a group of guys who have remained friends 20 years after graduation from middle school. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Andy Pryor at 303452-3787 or andyp@northglenn.cc. Go to Lifetreecafe.com.
TRAVEL FILM Filmmakers John Holod and Jodie Ginter will present their film “Eastern Canada RV Adventure” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. This is the final film of the season. Call 303-450-8800 for information and cost.
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TUESDAY/APRIL 1 SKATING WITH SCOUTS Skate City in Westminster will host a Girl Scout Night from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at 200 W. 121st Ave., Westminster. No RSVP required. Have a night of fun while skating and socializing with other Girl Scouts. Members and nonmembers, families and friends are welcome. Tickets are $5 and are sold at the door. Price includes skate rental and
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Thornton Mayor Heidi Williams said that since she became mayor 2.5 years ago, FasTracks has been her main project. “This is a game changer for the city of Thornton, the city of Northglenn … ” Williams said. “Let’s keep it going. Let’s get this line finished.” When the RTD board approved its amended regional
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use by our members. The board is also committed to keeping the chamber dues affordable for all businesses while increasing services and programs.” Chamber executive board director Troy Whitmore is sad to see Obermeyer go, and credits her for truly rebuilding the chamber. He said he doesn’t think the chamber would have survived without her leadership. “One of her greatest attributes was bridging the gap between the chamber and local governments,” he said. “That is not always the case for chambers, and those relationships really made for a stronger chamber. She will
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second Thursday: Mind-Body Connection (April 10).
explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Friends for Life: 10 buddies. 38 years. 1 week a year,” features the filmed story of a group of guys who have remained friends 20 years after graduation from middle school. Participants in the Lifetree program will have the opportunity to discuss the factors involved in making and keeping friends, as well as the benefits of longtime friendships. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.
growing county in the state in the next few years.” Northglenn Mayor Joyce Downing said a year ago she would have not believed that a groundbreaking would come this quickly. “This new commuter rail line will bring energy and an economic boost to the northern area,” she said.
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FRIDAY/APRIL 4, 10, 17, 30 HEALTH CLASSES Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness
at Lutheran Medical Center is offering community health and wellness services and classes in February at 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking is available. Space is limited. Go to www. WellnessAtBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register or for information and costs. Upcoming classes are:
ACUPUNCTURE AND Allergies, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Free; registration required. FRIDAY AND Saturday/April 4-5 CINDERELLA BELLEVIEW Christian School presents Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at 7 p.m. April 4 and 2 and 7 p.m. April 5. Call 303-427-5459 for tickets and more information. The school is at 3455 W. 83rd Ave., Unit C, Westminster. SATURDAY/APRIL 5 PHOTOGRAPH CLUB The Forney Museum welcomes photographers the first Saturday of every month for a behind-thescenes chance to shoot your favorite vehicles in our collection. Sessions last 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the museum, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver. Registration and prepayment are required; sessions are limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the museum’s photo policy, email events@forneymuseum.org. Go to WWW.FORNEYMUSEUM.ORG. SATURDAY/APRIL 5 FOOD DOCUMENTARY “Food Inc.,” a documentary about the corporate food industry will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. A soup and salad dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. A donation is requested for the meal. A brief discussion will follow. All ages invited; movie is free.
BABY YOGA camp, 8:45-10 a.m. Fridays from April 4-25. STRESS RELIEF monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m. every
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transportation plan in 2012, the plan stated that service to 72nd would not happen until the 2030-35 timeframe with available funding. The future began looking brighter for the North Metro Rail Line Feb. 2013 when RTD received an unsolicited proposal to build the line, which led to RTD looking at other options and soliciting for bids.
The RTD Board of Directors voted Nov. 26 to hire Regional Rail Partners to design and build the North Metro Rail Line to 124th Avenue. Design began in January 2014, and the line should be ready for use in 2018 following testing. The contract bid was for $343 million and will be paid by issuing Certificates of Participation (COPS).
The line is supposed to end at Highway 7/162nd Avenue but RTD has current funding for up to 124th at this time, with options to extend as additional funds become available. The North Metro Rail line is 18.5 miles of electric commuter rail that connects Denver Union Station with Northglenn, Commerce City and Thornton.
be greatly missed.” For Obermeyer, the best part of being the chamber CEO was the opportunity to interact with a multitude of people and supporting people both professionally and personally. She said to keep a chamber successful, everything boils down to the involvement of people who are committed to making a difference. “Our chamber partners are a group of highly successful leaders who are committed to the metro north region,” she said. “They invest capital, create jobs and enhance the lifestyle of the communities within this region with quality services and products. The MNCC has been a community staple for 55 years, and that kind of longevity means something.” Matt Barnes, who serves
on the chamber’s leadership board, said during Obermeyer’s tenure she led the chamber to new heights through her professionalism, innovation and dedication and through her leadership she has set the foundation for the chamber to thrive and continue to be successful for years to come. “Deborah had the special ability to bring the business community together, promote regional community networks and develop both business and community partnerships,” he said. Obermeyer plans to take some time before jumping into her next professional endeavor. She plans on staying active on a few community boards including A Precious Child. For the next Metro North Chamber CEO, Obermeyer’s best advice is to
“keep the chamber’s mission at the forefront of decision making and maintain constant communication with members on programs, services and events.” “As CEO, it is important to place the chamber’s priorities first and always put good public policy before any particular party or candidate’s interest,” she said. “Enjoy the day-to-day interactions with the members. By listening, getting to know them, you learn what they are passionate about and can recommend ways in which to engage them that will be beneficial to their businesses. “ After Obermeyer’s departure, Shiley Johnson, who is currently responsible for public policy in the chamber, will serve in the interim CEO role.