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State of the city: Arvada in 2015

Judge puts council’s actions back in spotlight Method of choosing member could backfire after appeal

By Crystal Anderson

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A lawsuit surrounding a violation of open meetings law and secret balloting of the Arvada City Council has been appealed. Russell Weisfield, an Arvada citizen, filed the suit against the city following the election process and appointment of District 1 Councilor Jerry Marks in January 2014.

“I’m glad that the court concluded what I always believed was true — namely that I have the right to know how my city council voted,” he said. “To me this case was always about having the city reveal public information that it’s kept secret and adhere to open government laws. It’s disappointing that they continue to instead fight for a closed government.”

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Energetically, Arvada Mayor Marc Williams gives residents the annual State of the City Address. Photo by Crystal Anderson

The 2015 State of the City Address can be summed up as one full of announcements.

Announcements of success, upcoming projects, financial impact and one of re-election. “Let’s talk about the state of the city,” Mayor Marc Williams said, “We celebrate that Arvada is our community, where we live, work and play, and we embrace it as our home.”

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Arvada’s growing economy: In 2014, Arvada saw growth with the continued development of several key projects, increased retail sales and an increase in the city’s financial position. At the end of the year, Arvada’s general fund was up 15 percent, allowing staff to place $6.5 million toward reinvesting in the Arvada Economic Development Association, put more dollars toward road improvements, and have the ability to fund the completion of the Olde Town Transit Hub in cash. Along with those savings, the city saw more than $7.5 million in increased sales tax revenue and received more than 600 building permits for the expansion or addition of hundreds of local and commercial businesses.

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Developing projects: To date, Arvada has seen the development of several big projects citywide. Last year, the city started construction a new apartment complex in Olde Town, Park Place Olde Town; broke ground on the Olde Town TransitOriented Development hub in anticipation for the Gold Line; and celebrated as public art pieces were announced as additions to each of Arvada’s Gold Line stations. Along with those two projects, the city has also begun building many residential sites, such as the Solana Olde Town Development; begun developing a proposal for a fullservice Hilton Garden Inn hotel (the city’s first hotel); broke ground on the expansion of Wanco Inc., a major Arvada employer; and broke ground on the beginning stages of the Arvada Plaza and Ralston Creek (Arvada Triangle) redevelopments. Later this summer, residents can expect to see the groundwork for the Arvada Plaza Wal-Mart take place.

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Infrastructure: Because of to a normal winter and heavy snowpack in the mountains, the Arvada reservoirs are full, meaning no water restrictions will take place in Arvada this summer. The mayor also highlighted the continuing work on Gross Reservoir, the Jefferson Parkway, the city’s missing sidewalk connections, street conditions, traffic signals and street overlay projects.

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Neighborhoods and community: Currently the city has 10 parks in design or under construction within the city. The mayor highlighted some of Arvada’s new park construction around Britton Park, Griffith Station Park, Clear Creek Valley Park and the Rocky Mountain Greenway trail, a system extending throughout the region from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, to Two Ponds National Refuge, and the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Within the community, several resources, such as Resourcesmart, SlowtheFlow Colorado, Sustainability, and the Center for ReSource Conservation are available to help increase the savings and resource conservation in the city. Along with those initiatives, Arvada’s Healthy Places initiative has helped increase hikes, bike rides, the trails system and other active living options to encourage residents and visitors to be active within the community.

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Looking ahead: Moving forward into 2015, the mayor highlighted the work that needs to be done with the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities governance, continuing work on key projects in the city, and recognizing Arvada’s employees and volunteers for their work and the city as one of the top places to work in the region. Williams also announced his intent to run for a second term as mayor this fall. He is the first of the city’s five council members to publicly announce a re-election bid, with several others expected to announce their reelection campaigns in the coming weeks.

Housing raises concerns in Jeffco County hits lowest apartment vacancy rate since 1995

By Amy Woodward

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An increase in jobs and a decrease in unemployment rates were among recent updates presented by the Jefferson County Economic Development Commission to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 14.

Employment increased 3 percent in Housing continues on Page 14

ECONOMIC HEADLINES FedEx Corp. announced a new location at RMMA’s Verve Innovation Park. The company plans to construct a 216,000 sq. ft distribution center occupying 26 acres at 112th Ave., west of Simms St. The project brings more than $16 million in new capital investment and 144 jobs to Jeffco.

The Empanada Market LLC announced plans to open a manufacturing facility for their successful empanadas. The company will occupy 6,300 sq. ft. in Westminster and plans to hire 30 employees over the next couple of years. The project brings $800,000 of new capital investment to the county.

Mountain Toad Brewing, located in Golden, announced plans to build Toad Mesa, a 21,000 sq. ft. production and packaging facility in the Coors Technology Center. The new facility will also include a small tasting room and beer garden. The project will bring an additional 10 jobs and over $800,000 in new capital investment to the county.

Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation is relocating their operations from Denver to Arvada. The new 14,750 square foot facility will also house a milk bank. The project will bring 24 jobs and $500,000 in new capital investment to the county.

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Talk about variety: When selecting your spirits and chocolates, use a variety. With liquors, the best strategy is to start dry and end sweet. In her most recent class at Schoolhouse, Beffa said it’s important to pair liquors (whiskeys, wine, beer) with both a synergistic and contrasting chocolate, giving your palate both the complementary, fruit-forward flavors and the contrasting flavors of the whiskey’s flavor profile.

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Sodium kills: When pairing, don’t use salty crackers or cold water to cleanse the palate. Using either will overwhelm taste buds and not give an accurate flavor profile of the whiskey or chocolate you’re trying to savor. Save the salty snacks for the end of the event.

In a synergistic and contrasting pairing class, Chocolate Therapist Erin Beffa teaches guests how to pair flavored meltaway chocolates with four varying whiskeys. Photo by Crystal Anderson

A TASTEFUL PAIR

Schoolhouse Kitchen and Libations hosts first whiskey, chocolate pairing

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n an indulgence for the palate, Schoolhouse Kitchen and Libations, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., hosted its first whiskey and chocolate pairing event with Littleton’s Chocolate Therapist. Hosted by chocolatier Erin Beffa and Schoolhouse’s whiskey connoisseur James Menkal, the event featured a two-hour sampling of four whiskeys with eight different chocolates. Want to pair at home? Here are five key things to take note of when hosting your own pairing event.

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Use your nose: The rule is chocolate, whiskey, chocolate. Smell each, take in their aromas and then taste them. The sense of smell is an aspect of the pairing you don’t want to forget. By inhaling the scent, then tasting the body and flavor of the whiskey as it flows over the melting chocolate on your tongue, you create a tasty experience.

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Respect the palate: During a pairing, remember the palate can handle only so much, so start with the lighter whiskey and go heavier. Choose contrasting and synergistic flavor profiles, and remember: “A good whiskey will be so complex with so many flavors it should be good on its own,” Beffa said.

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No fear: Commit to a bottle(s) of whiskey, don’t be afraid to try something new, and understand its origins. According to Menkal, a variety of factors, from ingredients, blending, barrels, and country of origin play into the making of each whiskey; for better or for worse, take note.

WHISKEYS USED • Colorado’s Woods Tenderfoot Whiskey paired with dark chocolate chai and milk chocolate cappuccino chocolates.

• Kentucky’s spicy Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon paired with dark black cherry and milk maple chocolates.

• Scotland’s Isle of Skye 12 year Scotch paired with dark sangria and double shot chocolates.

• Ireland’s buttery whiskey liquor, The Knot paired with dark orange and milk hazelnut chocolates. (The Press’s favorite pairing)

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NEWS IN A HURRY

Septic system repair funds available Jefferson County Public Health announced it has received grant funding to help residents with repairing on-site wastewater treatment systems that were damaged in the 2013 floods. The grant received through the Colorado Depart-

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ment of Public Health’s Water Quality Control Division will reimburse property owners for costs associated with the design and installation of repaired components damaged by the flood. Other costs, that are directly associated with repair of a system, for example pumping and removing an existing damaged tank, importing fill material to build a site for the repair, higher level treatment if required, may also be reimbursable and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The natural disaster grant cannot be used retroactively; work completed prior to Nov. 14, 2014, is not eligible for reimbursement. For more information, contact Roy Laws at 303 2715734 or email Roy at rlaws@jeffco.us

Annual courage walk honors victims of crime On Saturday, April 25, victim advocates will host the 22nd annual courage walk for victims’ rights at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. The walk, which

coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, is free and open to anyone in the community. The purpose of the walk is to honor the strength and courage of crime victims, and to honor those who lost loved ones to violence.The walk begins at the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building located at 500 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden and winds around the county government campus, ending at the Courage Garden south of the building.

Registration begins at 10 a.m., accompanied by a free continental breakfast. The walk begins at 11 a.m. The one-half-mile walk is wheelchair accessible and dogs on leashes are welcome. A suggested donation of $10 is encouraged but not required for participation in this event. Donations will be used to maintain the Courage Garden, train victim advocate volunteers and provide for the needs of crime victims. For more information or to donate, visit victimoutreach.org or contact Lindsay Krug in Victim Services at 303-271-5570.

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Class promotes social, educational skills through activities Peck Elementary program adds value beyond students’ work in classroom

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canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Daily, Sandralee Rubino works with 12 of Peck’s severe special needs kindergarten through sixth-grade students, helping them to thrive in active and unexpected ways: building confidence along with social and life skills.

“It’s important for us to have an adaptive program because not only are we working on academics and functional life skills, but we’re building their social skills,” she said.

Three years ago, following the loss and extended absence of the school’s adaptive physical education program, Rubino and a Peck parent, Kelly Baillie, decided to start a year-round fundraiser, culminating with

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a performance at the school’s Night of the Arts to fund two key programs, the Colorado Conservatory of Dance’s dance program and the National Sports Center for the Disabled’s ski program at Winter Park.

“We always want to give 100 percent of our kids opportunities to be successful and to walk in, every day and be excited to come to school,” said Peck Principal John Katsanis. “Really these opportunities provide that engagement and the opportunity to learn, be a part of a team and work together.”

Annually, these programs require around $6,000 for the class to participate.

This year, Peck has a 60 percent free and reduced lunch student population, and for many families, giving money for these programs not necessarily feasible. Rubino said through fundraising, these kids are able to experience these opportunities which give them something to look forward to and learn from.

“There’s not a whole lot of programs that we know of our kids can participate in,” Rubino said. “They need their own thing, their own events that help promote growth.”

February through March, the students wait in anticipation for their Friday trip to Winter Park Resort, where they work sideby-side with an instructor on key skiing skills that match the level of each student, and then they get to ski, down their favorite Jack Kendrick green run.

“It’s great for kids and adults,” said Matthew Ardoin, one of Rubino’s students.

“Last time I had two ski instructors this year when I went skiing and it was good.”

Weekly, these 12 students take an hour-

long dance class, learning basic steps, such as a turn and expressive arm movements.

Rubino said during these classes, she sees her students supporting one another, building friendships and learning to have fun and play.

“I go with my friends,” said Anna Doolittle, a student in Rubino’s class, while naming all of her classmates. “I get to dance a lot and sing, (there’s) a connection in singing and dancing.”

For Rubino it’s that connection to something other than the stress school may bring that makes these programs more special.

“It takes away the stress of actual school work that they struggle with and they get to relax, have fun,” Rubino said. “It’s all fun and everyone’s on the same page, everyone’s comfortable. It’s important to know we’re doing things to get these kids comfortable and ready for adulthood.”

The students will present their dance to “Rather Be” and “The Octopus Song” by the Beatles, at Peck’s Night of the Arts, April 29.

DONALD AND THE DINOSAUR STORY Jefferson County Commissioner Don Rosier reads books to students at the Lakewood Library on April 13. He was on hand to help give out free books to 4-year-olds. Photo

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canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Negotiators dived into core topics during recent negotiation meetings between the Jefferson County Education Association and the Jeffco Public Schools District.

Following a month of small group meetings, the bargaining teams came together April 13, 15 and 20 to discuss their findings.

Each small group, Educator Effectiveness, Collaboration and Autonomy, Educating the Whole Child, and Compensation, presented a brief, high-level overview of the work done to date, highlighting what they felt was important to possibly include in a potential Collaborative Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

“District and JCEA acknowledge that structures adopted for collaboration and shared leadership are not as important as the commitment to a collaborative culture and shared leadership. In other words, it’s vital to understand unless all the stakeholders are on board and all the stakeholders have that voice, the whole system breaks down,” according to a vision of collaboration read by Jayson Haberkorn, a member of the JCEA bargaining team.

Following these brief presentations, the group selected criteria, or standards, by which the possible contract options would be evaluated and dived into their first topic, Collaboration and Autonomy, discussing potential contract items and structures to be in place around school-level autonomy,

Image is of the negotiating team, both the district and the Jefferson County Education Association, sitting in a roundtable during their March 14 meeting. Courtesy photo by Gabriel Christus collaboration and conflict management.

Within each of those topics, the group discussed the creation of committees to address collaboration, scheduling, grievances and other topics, ensuring that they don’t duplicate each other’s work and that the district maintains an appropriate-level of direction, along with what disciplinary

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Negotiations will continue throughout the month of April, with the next being on Monday, April 27, at the Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden.

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EDUCATION NEWS IN A HURRY JCEA files lawsuit against district

The Jefferson County Education Association filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson County School District, April 7.

The suit states the district has repeatedly violated their 2011 contract with the union, and “continues to make or threatens to make, unilateral changes in wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment without negotiating with JCEA.” According to the suit, JCEA is requesting five things: an order that states the district violated the negotiated agreement; an order stating the district violated its duty to bargain in good faith; an injunctive relief requesting the district not implement any changes not negotiated with JCEA in the agreement and requiring the district to srestore conditions to the status quo before any such changes; an order requiring the tdistrict to bargain in good faith; an order

requiring the district to pay for any attorney fees and costs incurred by the suit; and any other legal and equitable relief the court finds applicable.

Colorado Community Media made repeated requests to speak with both the district and JCEA President John Ford, with no response.

highest amount of votes will win. The teacher will receive a $100 gift card for teaching supplies, and the school with the most votes will get a breakfast provided by the Jeffco Public Schools Cabinet.

Winners will be announced May 5.

To submit an entry, visit woobox.com.

Thank a Teacher contest

Outdoor Lab, the Outdoor Lab Foundation is hosting its ninth-annual gala, Saturday, April 25 to celebrate Jeffco’s sixth grade educational program.

The gala, held at the Denver West Marriott Hotel, 1717 Denver West Boulevard, Golden, is $80 per person with proceeds benefiting the foundation, and providing more opportunities for Jeffco students to attend the program.

Jeffco Public Schools is hosting a “Thank a Teacher Video Contest” in an effort to recognize the district’s teachers work.

The contest encourages students, staff, teachers and other community members to submit a short video describing how a particular Jeffco teacher has impacted their life.

The community will then have the opportunity to vote for their favorite teacher in the contest, and the teacher with the

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Pomona receives outstanding arts award

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Pomona will receive recognition by the Colorado Department of Education and Think 360 Arts, free admission for one teacher to attend the Institute for Creative Teaching, and a one-day arts-focused Think 360 workshop.

According to a Think 360 Arts press release, Pomona and Aurora’s Thunder Ridge Middle School, showed commitment to the arts by both staff and students through an extensive amount of arts opportunities and courses offered through their curriculum as well as co-curricular activities.

The schools will be honored at a ceremony from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., May 5, Jazz @ Jack’s, Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St., No. 320, Denver.

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Appreciate the value of precision “Some people find inspiration in cooking their families and their dogs.

“Others find inspiration in cooking, their families, and their dogs.”

I saw that on Facebook the other day, and the caption was “punctuation matters.” But, for me, it could just as easily been “precision matters.”

I am slowly learning to appreciate the value of precision. Precision leads to clarity, clarity leads to understanding, and understanding is a good thing. It prevents — well — misunderstandings.

For instance, you’ve all probably heard the commercials for a certain cell phone provider — who shall remain nameless — that they will pay your early termination fees if you switch to their service. What a great deal, right? Sadly, it turns out that a more precise version of that advertisement would have read “We will reimburse you for the early termination fees you pay when you switch to our service.”

Actually, to be even more precise, it should read, “A company that we outsource to and who may or may not suffer from, well, a language barrier, will reimburse you for the early termination fees you pay when you switch to our service. After overcoming the language barrier to get your

Why is it important to take Mental Health First Aid training?

In preparation for Mental Health Month in May, we asked employees at Community Reach Center in Adams County why it’s important for the community to take a Mental Health First Aid class, which is an evidence-based, public-education program that helps people understand mental illnesses and teaches a five-step action plan for providing assistance to someone in crisis. Free MHFA classes are offered statewide through Mental Health First Aid Colorado. For more information, visit www. mhfaco.org.

address correct.”

Now, that’s not completely fair to the cell phone company, who actually did work pretty hard to assuage those difficulties, once they became aware of them. But it doesn’t change that more precision would have taken care of any misunderstandings from the get-go.

The world of commerce is full of such ambiguities, and they usually work in favor of the company, because, obviously, such precision lacks a certain commercial poetry. I mean, how effective would the ad be that read “Nationwide is on your side ... after you pay your deductible and comply with section three, paragraph b of your contract regarding reporting requirements.” Just rolls off the tongue, don’t it?

But it’s also true in more interpersonal

sorts of interactions. It’s like the car salesman who says, “Just make an appointment and we’ll get your new car all detailed and cleaned up,” when what he should say is “Just make an appointment — for a Thursday when the weather is nice —and we’ll get your new car all detailed and cleaned up.”

The problem is that such imprecision has started to creep into far more important conversations in our national life.

For instance, the secretary of state has recently struck an agreement, in principle, to continue conversations which will lead to a framework for understanding the talks which might lead to a nuclear agreement with Iran. In support of this agreement, the White House has released a series of talking points, which make the agreement sound like the most important document since the U.N. Charter.

The problem is that Iran, through its supreme leader, its minister of defense, and its president, has refuted most of the important talking points that the White House has put out. Now, I understand that there is a language barrier to deal with, Alcorn continues on Page 9

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my sister married her Colorado-born-andbred husband, and then, nearly 30 years from my own San Luis Valley entrance, their children were born here.

Apart from the humorous “You know you’re a Coloradoan if…” lists circulating on the Internet, how can you tell I’m a native? For one thing, I don’t like to walk, especially if I’m not trying to get somewhere. I didn’t even walk three straight blocks to high school, but instead hitched 1.5-minute rides with friends who came into town from “the country.” Even now, when friends (usually from the East Coast) suggest we walk somewhere, it’s all I can do to keep from asking, “Why? Is your car in the shop?” – followed by a gaping stare.

Then there’s time. There are good reasons why I embrace our Colorado rush

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How to go native wherever you go I’m a native, the dark-green-bumpersticker-that-looks-like-a-Colorado-licenseplate-type of native (although I don’t have one on my car). Born in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado, I’ve always been able to claim this status.

And, yes, I’ve been known to sport socks with my Tevas or sweaters with my shorts.

My sense of direction is “the mountains are west.” I have a surge protector on every outlet. And my collections of sporting equipment are my most valued possessions.

I have a sweet mountain bike and a decent road bike (and covet a street cruiser), rock climbing harness and gear, skis and boots and everything that goes along this, a couple of tennis rackets, and a nice set of golf clubs that used to be my sister’s. I also plan to use my REI dividend for a set of disk golf “clubs.” (Oh, I do have some SCUBA gear, but I don’t use it in Colorado.)

At the moment, I have both skis and clubs in my car, as well as one of the tennis rackets.

My native-ness was once unique in our family. My mom was from Chicago and my dad, the South. Through a quirk of timing, my sister was born in Phoenix. There had not been another native in our family until

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hour that starts around 6:30 a.m. In the country, for example, when I waited tables in college, my breakfast crowd was the farmers who came in after a few hours already in their fields … up with the sun, or before.

Working now in the city, I like the early rush hour because I want get to work so I can get out and use all that sporting equipment. My non-native colleagues may come in later and leave later, but to me, the sun always sets too quickly and daylight is precious at any time of year.

Finally, I’m not ready to trade the mountains for anything … yet. And, with a few exceptions, this seems to be true for most of us 5,355,866 Colorado residents.

This 2014 estimate represents a 6.5 percent increase from the 2010 census, compared to only a 3.3 percent growth in the U.S. No matter where we live in our 103,717.53 square miles of foothills and peaks, plains and high desert, we love it.

And, in my book, that makes us all natives, no matter how we got here.

Andrea Doray is a writer who welcomes everyone to her beloved state … just please use only the water you need. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Anxiety can be serious problem Readers are encouraged to send mentalhealth-related questions to Ask A Therapist, and — space permitting – Community Reach Center therapists will answer them.

Email your questions to AskATherapist@ CommunityReachCenter.org.

Q: How do I know if I have an anxiety disorder?

A: As humans, we all experience normal levels of anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is essential in a fight or flight situation, where we need to run or fight off a dangerous predator. Anxiety can become problematic when we continue to experience this type of panic but are not in a situation where fight or flight is necessary.

Approximately 18 percent of adults have an anxiety disorder in a given year, according to Mental Health First Aid, a publiceducation program available through Community Reach Center and throughout Colorado. There are various forms of anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder is when people experience a general worry that is difficult to control. They may experience panic attacks, irritable mood, trouble with concentration, problems sleeping (sleeping too much or too little), and problems with appetite (eating too much

ASK A THERAPIST or too little); it also can cause uncomfortable physical symptoms, e.g., headaches and stomach aches, shortness of breath, trembling and shaking, and heart palpitations. A panic attack may cause a person to feel like they are out of control or having a heart attack or stroke.

Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs after a traumatic event when the person felt that their life or someone else’s life was in danger, such as from physical or sexual abuse, combat experience, witnessing domestic violence, or being in a natural disaster like a fire or earthquake. An individual may continue to re-experience the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel numb, confused about the details of the event, have memory loss, avoid traumatic triggers, or have an increased startled response (jumping when there is a loud noise). Sometimes, PTSD can cause acting out or regressive behaviors, especially in children, or mood instability.

Obsessive compulsive disorder is when a person has uncontrollable thoughts, impulses, or behaviors. A person may have unrealistic fears and may do repetitive behaviors to help control their worry or fear. An example may be a fear of dirt; the person may continue to wash their hands to the point of chaffing. A person also may make multiple checks to ensure that their stove is off and the doors are locked.

A person may have to count to a specific number before doing a task, such as eating or leaving the house. These types of behavior interfere with the person’s daily life and can impact relationships or functioning at work.

Phobias are a form of anxiety in which a person has an exaggerated fear of something that is usually harmless. There are many types of phobias — of certain animals, being in a social setting, blood, driving over bridges, and small places. The fear can cause panic attacks.

Anxiety can be a serious mental health issue requiring therapy and family support; it may require medication. If you experience any of the forms of anxiety I have mentioned, please know your anxiety is treatable and does not have to be a long-

life condition. Things that can help with anxiety include seeking professional help from a mental-health provider, listening to music, deep breathing, exercising, medication, guided visualizations and eating a healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits.

— Adrienne Sines, MA, LPC, NCC, Bilingual Intake Therapist

This column is for educational purposes only, and opinions are not those of this publication. Answers are not specific to any individual and are not a substitute for regular or urgent medical consultation and treatment. Individuals with medical or personal problems need to seek the advice of their own physician or an appropriate health-care professional. Do not stop any medication or change the dose of your medication without first consulting with your physician. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 911 or call Colorado Crisis Services at (844) 493-TALK (8255). To learn more about Community Reach Center, a non-profit mental-health center with five outpatient offices in Adams County, or Mental Health First Aid, visit www.

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Plan could fix veterans’ health care system Want to know how the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital system is doing?

Colorado residents need only look to the VA hospital under construction in Aurora.

It is now years behind schedule, and the VA says it needs hundreds of millions of additional tax dollars to continue construction. Never mind that the hospital’s initial $328 million price tag has now ballooned to $1.73 billion.

This fiasco is just one of many problems that have plagued veterans’ care in the state of Colorado. Shortly after the Phoenix VA scandal erupted last year, we learned that VA staffers in Colorado were also guilty of falsifying data and keeping secret wait lists to make average patient wait times look better. And amazingly, VA officials knew staffers were cooking the books as far back as 2013, yet failed to address it, according to CNN. In response to these scandals, Congress passed and funded the Veterans Access, Accountability and Care Act of 2014 (VAACA), but as of this month, wait times in Colorado remain among the worst in the nation, according to VA data.

This isn’t surprising, since the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a historic anomaly. It was created and vital when America’s civilian health care system lacked the competence and capacity to satisfy veterans’ health care entitlements.

But now the VHA is utterly dwarfed by the convenience, efficiency and competence of America’s civilian-sector health care system. And as a legacy bureaucracy, the VHA struggles with change and worries about survival and relevance.

Demographics alone assure these worries will not subside. VA projects that the sheer number of veterans will decline dras-

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and I also understand that the language of diplomacy is ambiguous out of necessity, even more than most political language.

But I’m afraid, as much as peace is both a desirable end and an elusive target, it’s starting to sound like this may be the most important document since Munich, 1938.

tically during the next 20 years. And with the passing of Vietnam-era veterans like me, a much smaller percentage of veterans will seek and/or be entitled to care through the VA. Given these truths, VA health care must either be blended into America’s civilian sector, or it will inevitably become dramatically more expensive per patient, more incompetent, more inconvenient or, more likely, suffer a combination of these three ills.

VAACA, though well-intended, is an expensive and inefficient attempt to address only the wait time and inconvenience symptoms of VHA’s basic, legacy malaise.

What’s been needed for some time is fundamental VHA reform that both improves care for veterans and saves tax dollars. That’s where the Veterans Independence Act comes in. Proposed by Concerned Veterans for America and its partners in the Fixing Veterans Health Care Taskforce, this proposed law would effect real and permanent VHA reform.

First and foremost, the Veterans Independence Act would expand veterans’ health care choices. At present, veterans need the VA’s approval to use their health care benefits, and it rarely allows them to seek private treatment. The Veterans Independence Act allows veterans to use VA

Of course, I must confess, there are times a little ambiguity works very much in my favor. But that’s a subject I’ll have to dive into soon ... or in a little while ... at some point. If you know what I mean (and anybody who has told me what time to meet them knows what I mean).

benefits at private practices wherever and whenever they want. It separates the VA’s payor and provider functions, greatly lessening VA’s bureaucratic tendency to protect its budget by finding more and more things to spend it on.

The Veterans Independence Act would move the VA’s provider function (the hospitals, clinics, staff, equipment, etc.) into a not-for-profit, quasi-private entity that would compete for veterans’ health dollars and have the independence to make management decisions to increase efficiency, quality and customer service.

Basically, the Veterans Independence

Anderson-South Mary Joy Anderson-South June 16, 1924 - Apr. 14, 2015

Beloved Mother Born on June 16, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to mother, Helen Dearing and father John Probst. As an infant, Mary moved with her mother to Los Angeles, California. In her teen years she met R.L. (Curly) South and was married in 1943. The union produced two sons, Brian and Craig, who survive her. Mary is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and many loving friends. Mary passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2015. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Mary’s name to the following: Denver Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 5206, Denver, CO 80217, or, Shared Bread, 243 S. Broadway Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

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Either go to the VA or go elsewhere: It’s the vet’s call, not the bureaucrat’s.

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creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Bringing a snapshot of history to life on the stage is never an easy task. There are countless details that must be addressed to create a world both actors and audiences can get lost in.

For the final production of the 2014-2015 season, the Arvada Center called upon all its powers to bring working-class Dublin to life in Terrence McNally’s “A Man of No Importance.”

The regional premiere of show comes to the center, located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., from April 28 through May 17. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

“Everyone here is such a professional that they’re able to get so much detail and realism to everything they do,” said director and Arvada Center artistic producer Rod A. Lansberry.

“A Man of No Importance” follows bus driver and aspiring actor Alfie Byrne (Kevin Loreque) through 1964 Dublin as he attempts to perform Oscar Wilde’s “Salome” with his amateur theater troupe in a local church hall.

While Alfie sees the stage as a chance to take people out of their workaday lives, his show selection riles up the church leaders. It’s the connections Alfie has made with his passengers that help him figure out where he belongs.

The show features Colorado’s own Irish-folk band Colcannon performing music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.

To give the show the historical accuracy required to bring the time and place to life, Lansberry traveled to Dublin to look around and see how he could capture the same atmosphere on stage.

“I spent three days in Dublin, and got out of the city and into more of the blue-collar areas,” he said.

The design team members do their own research, examining photos and other historical data, to incorporate into their work. Costume designer Sally Anne Burke said there is a lot of collaboration with Lansberry and other members of the design team as the show develops.

“Rod never casts bodies just because we have costumes with a particular fit,” she said. “We push ideas back and forth, but in the end, it’s about making things work for everyone.”

Burke is creating a coordinated look for the show from clothes from the era that she’s found,

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“The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon’s peeps intercepted a live shot exchange between 9News meteorologist Kathy Sabine and anchor Kyle Clark discussing the weather forecast recently.

If you’ve caught their act before, you know that Sabine and Clark love to banter during the newscast. But for a 9News newbie, the exchange was a bit prickly.

Standing in the “backyard” set, Sabine says that something smells like orange blossoms. Clark retorted that he thought the odor was Sabine’s hairspray.

“You don’t have any product (in your hair)?” Sabine asked Clark as she stroked his locks.

Clark: “Don’t ever touch me again.”

Fallon’s line: “The forecast is cloudy with a chance of go to hell, Brenda.”

See for yourself at www.kbco.com/onair/ the-bco-morning-show-49696/9-newsteam-becomes-world-famous-13489876/.

Elder Manning, Griese at event

On May 5 at the Judi’s House Inaugural Speakers Series Luncheon “Strength in the Face of Adversity,” former NFL quarterback legends Archie Manning and Bob Griese will engage in a personal conversation about how the loss of their fathers at a young age affected their personal and professional journeys as athletes, fathers, husbands and men.

Former NFL quarterback and co-founder of Judi’s House, Brian Griese, will lead the conversation with these two remarkable men, and take the audience from the depths of their personal struggles to the peak of their professional triumphs.

The luncheon takes place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5 at the Denver Marriott City Center, 1701 California St. Event chairs are Sheila and Hassan Salem and Mimi and Ed Roberson. Honorees are Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake.

More information at www.judishouse. org.

City Park Jazz’s 29th season

Lansberry said.

The props in “A Man of No Importance” are all very mechanical, and that has been one of the main challenges for props mistress Meghan Markiewicz.

“We need to make something that looks like Guinness, since it has that signature look, and so I had to learn about beer engines,” she said. “There’s also a ticket machine we’ll be using in the production.”

Scenic designer Brian Mallgrave made use of Lansberry’s photos from Dublin in his set work.

“This set is all about textures, and I wanted everything to look very real. These people are workers, so everything has a utilitarian feel,” Mallgrave said. “Everything we’re doing is from scratch, and it’s all these worlds coming together to create one unified world.”

Everyone involved is tapping into the characters and setting to connect with the audience.

“There are many elements of the working class in the show. They bring a lot of family and heart,” Mallgrave said.

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

City Park Jazz heads into its 29th season with a great lineup of free Sunday concerts in the park. Spanning 10 weeks across June, July and August, the collection of local musicians in this year’s lineup crosses cultures, styles and genres in a way that reflects the musical and cultural diversity of Denver.

“We’re really excited about this year’s slate of amazing performers,” said Bob Nelson, president of the nonprofit City Park Jazz Board of Directors. “We open with longtime Denver favorite Selina Albright, we have a very funky newcomer to our stage in The Messers and we’re closing out with the Sammy Mayfield Revue. We’ve got a great, eclectic and culturally diverse mix of bands sprinkled in between.”

The season runs every Sunday evening 6-8 p.m. starting June 7. The free concerts are staged at the bandshell in City Park.

For information, visit www.cityparkjazz. org.

Bliss on Broadway

Ella Bliss Beauty Bar, a new salon, spa and bar, celebrates its grand opening on May 2 at Sixth and Broadway.

Ella Bliss should help fill the void left by the longstanding “Beauty Bar” that recently closed in Capitol Hill. Ella Bliss also holds a Parker continues on Page 11

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10 years of ethics in business

Congressman Ed Perlmutter poses with representatives from McKinstry, at the 10th annual Ethics in Business Awards in Lakewood. McKinstry was the for-profit winner of the 2015 award. The non-profit award winner was The Denver Hospice. The ethics award is judged by ethics students at the Colorado School of Mines to select those organizations that best epitomize ethical behavior. The 10th annual awards luncheon, April 17, featured keynote speaker Rebecca Love Kourlis, former state supreme court justice. It was presented by The Rotary Club of Golden, Godlen Chamber of Commerce, and the West Chamber. Courtesy Lena Reese Photography

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full liquor license and will feature signature cocktails, along with Colorado craft beer and wine.

With a fire pit and expansive patio,

the location will be a place for patrons to gather, relax and mingle after work or on weekend afternoons. Ella Bliss is founded on the idea that pampering should be an “affordable luxury” and available under one roof - so the busy mom or working professional can pop in, spruce up, enjoy a cocktail and socialize with friends without blowing the budget or driving all over town for various services.

Overheard Eavesdropping on a kid and his mom in the check-out line at Albertsons: “We learned about North Korea today in social studies, Mom!” “Nice. So how was baseball practice?

Did you get to hit?”

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YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS THEATER PRODUCTION OF ‘JERUSALEM’ THE EDGE Theater presents “Jerusalem” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m.

Sundays April 24 to May 24 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. No show on Sunday, May 10; industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, May 11. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. For mature audiences.

TRUTH ABOUT LABELS FOOD HAS changed more in the last 100 years than the last 10,000, especially animal products. Natural, free range, grass-fed – what do these labels really mean, and which is best? Kelly Andis will help you understand the rules and loopholes so you can shop with confidence, and find the products you are looking for. Program is 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 25, at Natural Grocers-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/mt.

MUSICAL COMEDY, TAP DANCERS LAKEWOOD CULTURAL Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present “42nd

Street,” a razzle-dazzle musical comedy with a spectacular chorus line of tap dancers.

Show runs through Sunday, April 26 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

For tickets, go to www.

Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office.

‘VINCENT VAN GOGH’ BALLET BALLET ARIEL presents “Vincent Van Gogh” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 3, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The ballet explores the turmoil and tragedy that marked the career of artist Vincent Van Gogh. Tickets can be purchased at the cultural center box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or at www.

Lakewood.org/Tickets.

TAKE A TRIP BACK TO THE 50S

THEATER SHOW

COLORADO ACTS presents its Tuesday night 8- to 12-year-old production of “What’s So Fabulous about the 1950s?” written by Jenn and Elie Sharp. Ms. Oswald is determined to teach her class how fabulous the 1950s were and are. She doesn’t have a time machine, so she leans on teaching the kids to use their imagination. The class needs to figure out what has Rizzo in such an awful mood. Will Penny ever find out how to help her friend? Will Johnny ever B. Goode? Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org for information and tickets.

MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Godspell (The Revival)” through Sunday, May 3. A group of people help Jesus Christ tell parables using a variety of techniques and songs.

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, May 3. The theater is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.

MUSIC/CONCERT SPRING SHARING OF DANCE WEAVE ONE Heart, a spring sharing of the Rocky Mountain Network of the Sacred Dance Guile, is presented at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Lowry Community Christian Church, 855 Yosemite St., Denver. A sharing involves the gathering of dancers and dance groups sharing expressions of dances presented in the area churches. Dancers and audience members are needed. Call Christina Bryan at 303-359-1878 or e-mail christinabryan@ colorado.edu.

SWING BAND SHOW SENTIMENTAL SOUNDS Swing Band will play 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon in Olde Town Arvada. This event is open to the public and there is no cover charge. Food and drink will be available for purchase. There is on-site parking and a large dance floor. Call Don at 303-359-3092.

DAKOTA BLONDE CONCERT

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL BRING YOUR favorite antique or treasure to Arvada

Historical Society’s Antique Appraisal 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. A panel of experts, with more than 100 years combined experience, from Nostalgia-plus will evaluate your items. You may bring two items at a time for a $5 donation per item. Nostalgia-Plus is a Professional Estate and Personal Property Liquidators and Appraisers organization. All proceeds benefit Arvada Historical Society projects. Call 303-431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.

HAWK BACK SALOON MUSIC FESTIVAL MICHAEL HORNBUCKLE Band brings its eclectic

blues-rock sound to Golden on Saturday, April 25, when it co-headlines the Hawg Back Saloon Music Festival, 15800 W. Colfax Ave. Show time is 2 p.m.; admission is free. The band also will play Friday, May 1, and Friday, May 22, at the Buffalo Rose in Golden. Call 303-953-9079 or go to www.facebook.com/TheHawgBackSaloon?fref=ts. The Hornbuckle family is known as Denver’s First Family of Blues, because of the musical success achieved by Hornbuckle brothers Michael and Brian, as well as their father, late Denver blues musician Bobby Hornbuckle. Go to www. hornbucklemusic.com.

CONCERT SERIES THE MUSIC at St. Paul’s Concert Series presents Confluence

Choir in “Scenes from Stage and Screen” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. Join the Confluence singers as they take on sad, silly, tragic, comic, fun and serious roles from favorite shows.

Enjoy highlights from Kiss Me, Kate, Carousel, ‘Bye, ‘Bye, Birdie, Les Miserables, The Music Man, O Brother, Where Art Thou, and more. Call 303-279-2932 or visit confluencechoir. org.

CONGREGATION B’NAI Chaim, a Reform Jewish Synagogue in Southwest Metro Denver, welcomes Dakota Blonde at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The dynamic trio has a huge following across the country. Their acoustic mix of folk, bluegrass, country, and Celtic music is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Refreshments provided. Tickets at the door or by visiting https://tikly.co/events/520. For the location of B’nai Chaim, visit www.bnaichaim. org, or call 303-697-2668.

PIANO CONCERT

effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon. com.

EVENTS MINERAL, FOSSIL SHOW VENDORS FROM Colorado and the nation will show and sell minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, gems, lapidary supplies, metaphysical items, gifts and decorator pieces at the Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Ramada Plaza Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St., Denver. Admission and parking are free. Go to www.mzexpos.com. colorado_spring.html.

BOWL-A-THON FAMILY PROMISE of Greater Denver plans its Bowl-A-Thon noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Brunswick Zone Green Mountain, 945 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. The event benefits Family Promise and its mission to provide shelter, meals and services to homeless families in the Denver area. Raffle prizes include activity passes, restaurant gift cards and tickets. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.

Volunteers can call 303-6750713 or email jchambers@ familypromiseofgreaterdenver. org. Go to FamilyPromiseOfGreaterDenver.org.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT TRUST HALL Insurance Services plans an electronics recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Sonsio parking lot at 5630 Ward Road, Arvada. Items such as computer towers, radios, game systems, cell phones, keyboards, cameras and more are accepted for free. Monitors and TVs are accepted for a fee. Unacceptable items include refrigerators, air conditioners, water coolers, light bulbs and anything containing oil or gas. Program is done in partnership with SustainAbility Recycling; go to www.sustainability-recycling.com. Call James at 303-424-1719 for details.

FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY PROGRAMS THE WALES. Ireland. Scotland. England. Family History Society presents “Irish Miners in Leadville and Beyond,” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. Go to www.wise-fhs.org. The program will focus on the Irish miners in Leadville, where they came from in Ireland and North America, where they settled in Colorado, and what they contributed to our state history. The Colorado Irish will also be placed into a national context, relating them to the wider story of the Irish diaspora. Dr. James Walsh, our speaker, is co-author of “Irish Denver,” a book about the history of Irish culture in Colorado. He is a senior instructor in the political science department of the University of Colorado at Denver, where he has taught for 17 years. The group presents the W.I.S.E. Way to Say Goodbye at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Sylvia Tracy-Doolos will discuss the British Isles traditions and records surrounding death and burial. On Saturday, June 16, the group will take a field trip to Colorado Springs to tour the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, followed by the option of a tea at Glen Eyrie Castle.

SUSTAINABILITY CELEBRATION

SUSAN HUTCHINSON Banning will present a piano concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26,

PHOTO 4.27 LAKEWOOD Sustainability Fair: Yarrow Spitzfaden, from RRCC’s water quality management program, staffs an exhibit at a past sustainability event.

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RED ROCKS Community College plans a Sustainability Celebration 3-8 p.m. Monday, April 27 at the Lakewood campus. The festivities will include a vendor fair, exhibits, lectures, workshops, and other educational activities to expand our community’s knowledge on preserving the environment. This event will also support the Girl Scouts as they earn their Junior Journey Badges and seek funds/donations of high efficiency light bulbs to donate to “A Little Help,” a nonprofit that helps elderly in need. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

at Rockland Community Church, 17 S. Mt. Vernon Canyon Road, Golden. The concert will celebrate and dedicate Rockland’s new piano. The concert will feature new arrangements available from contemporary composers/arrangers, along with some original arrangements by Banning. The concert also features some surprise guests who are friends of Rockland. A light reception will follow the concert.

FOOTHILLS ART Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Passion for Glass: Art Glass from Colorado Collections” through Sunday, May 31. Exhibit features about 100 works by American, European, Australian and Japanese glass artists from seven Colorado private glass collections. Exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/main-gallery/

ART/FILM ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS LAKEWOOD ARTS Council presents Alternative Techniques in Watercolor: Leaves,

12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 (instructor Gail Firmin); and It’s Time to Play, using acrylic, watercolor, ink, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 (instructor Marcia Brill);at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-980-0625 or go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org for information. Other upcoming classes and workshops include: Watercolor, 1-3 p.m.

Wednesdays, from May 20-June 24 (instructor is Paul Gesso); Try Mosaics, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 17 (instructor Lynnette Kupferer).

FIRE BY FRICTION

RUBBING STICKS together to make fire – you’ve seen it on TV but can it really be done?

Learn from Sarqit Outdoor Living School the ancient technique of making fire from 6:308:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Once you master fire the opportunities are endless. We will focus on different types of friction fire each day: April 15, bow drill set; April 22, hand drill and plow; April 29, friction with metal. Call 720-898-7405.

ASIAN FOOD BAZAAR THE 65TH annual Asian Food Bazaar is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. Beef teriyaki/chow mein dinner is $10 for adults and $6 for children. Take out service available. Sushi, Omanju and home baked good are also available.

ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL

VALKARIE GALLERY presents Vigorous Revelations, photographs by Julie Powell and Bob Coller Jewett. Powell is an Arvada-based fine art photographer whose portfolio consists of macro botanical works. Jewett is a photographic artists and fine art printer.

The show runs through Saturday, May 3, at 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Visit www. valkariefineart.com, www.ImagesByJulie.net and www.BobCollerJewett.com.

ARVADA COLTS is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: meet and greet barbecue, Saturday, May 30, First Choice ER; youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.

AVIAN ART

NATURE PROGRAMS

EXPLORE THE colorful and fascinating world of some of Earth’s most unique creatures through art. Learn about their anatomy and lifestyles as you learn to bring birds to life on paper, discover key techniques for drawing them masterfully, and put those skills into practice with watercolor. From songbirds to raptors and more, come explore their world, where only the sky’s the limit. Program runs 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.

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the third quarter of 2014 compared to 2013, according to a first-quarter report by the Jeffco EDC. The percentage represents an additional 6,600 jobs.

Construction reported the largest increase in employment with an added 1,670 jobs, rising 13.4 percent over the years 2013 and 2014.

Professional and business services, wholesale trade and information sectors also contributed to job growth. Retail trade fell behind by 0.1 percent, representing 19 fewer jobs.

Lower apartment vacancy rates, higher selling prices for homes and a lag in salary increases raised concerns with county commissioners.

The EDC reported Jeffco having the second lowest apartment vacancy rate out of

six metro Denver county market groups.

Vacancy rates fell in the fourth quarter of 2014 from a year earlier, with an annual vacancy rate at 3.5 percent, the lowest annual rate since 1995.

In real estate, the average selling price for a single-family detached home was $367,146 in the fourth quarter of 2014.

“This is very concerning to me,” said Commissioner Don Rosier, who spoke on the lack of affordable housing.

“We’re recovering in some areas, but not everyone is seeing it,” Commissioner Casey Tighe said.

Although foreclosure filings increased in the fourth quarter of 2014 over a year earlier, activity has remained “near historic lows” in Jeffco.

“It sounds like everything is going well but that’s not what I am hearing from neighbors,” said Commissioner Libby Szabo. “We can put numbers on a page all day long,” she said, but portions of the EDC’s report are not “necessarily reflecting into real life.”

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Alameda defender Faith Sullivan (17) races to drive the ball up the field and away from her team’s goal before Englewood’s Sierra Mazur (13) is able to battle for the ball. Sullivan cleared the ball out of her end of the field on this occasion but Englewood eventually found the net as they won the game, 4-0. Photo by Tom Munds

Alameda loses Pirates skirmish Englewood bests Alameda in league girls soccer action

By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Alameda and Englewood have the same mascot and wear the same colors, so it was certain the blue-and-white Pirates would win the league soccer game when they met April 14.

The girls game was a heated, physical battle from the beginning. Alameda launched an early attack and got the ball deep in Englewood territory. Englewood was able to turn aside the threat and quickly pushed the ball up the field to attack the

Alameda goal.

Englewood scored less than eight minutes into the game and added two more goals to take a 3-0 advantage into halftime.

Alameda coach Sean Stephans urged his team to pick up the pace and the players responded in the final 40 minutes, making it more competitive. Most of the second half was played between the 20-yard lines, but Englewood managed to add one last goal, winning 4-0.

“We have a better record this year than we did last year but I’m not satisfied where we are,” the Alameda coach said after the game. “We are struggling with our identity right now. We came into the week with a 3-5 overall record where we had three games on the schedule. We had every opportunity if we had played well, to have won last night against Arrupe Jesuit and tonight against

Englewood. But those teams just seemed to want it more than we did.”

Key moments: Alameda opened with a solid attack. They took the ball deep into Englewood territory and looked for an opening for a good shot on the goal. However, Englewood defenders were able to turn aside the threat and push the ball up the field. At that point, Englewood set the tempo of play for most of the rest of the game.

Key players/statistics: Alameda isn’t a high-scoring team, with six goals in the eight games they have played. Tania Martinez is the team scoring leader with two goals. Five players, Lexi Romero, Addeline de la Torre, Jacky Recinos and Michelle Lopez each have scored a goal for Alameda.

Recinos, de la Torre and Lopez each have an assist. Jamie Gallegos has been in goal for

eight games and has recorded two shutouts.

They said it: Recinos is a team captain and midfielder.

“I played goalie some but I like playing midfield better because I am out in the open and not in goal as a target for shots by the other team,” she said. “I am a senior and my biggest contribution to our team is leadership. At midfield I do get to take shots on goal but I like to try to provide assists to teammates who have a better shot at the net.”

Going forward: Alameda is in the home stretch of the girls soccer season with three league games remaining in the regular season. They are at home April 29 against Skyview and on the road April 30 against Vista Peak. Alameda is scheduled to play Weld Central on May 1.

Undefeated Raslton Valley downs A-West Mustangs drop only one set in cross-town contest

By Scott Stocker The Ralston Valley girls tennis team is definitely on a winning path and hopes are high the victorious trend will continue.

Ralston Valley, located in Arvada and coached by Kim Greason, came through with a 7-0 victory over neighboring Arvada West, April 14, thus improving to 9-0 overall, 6-0 in the Jefferson County League.

Arvada West, under Crystal Messer, dropped to 2-6, 2-5.

Isabella Melina, who plays at Number one singles for Ralston Valley, was the only player for the Mustangs who was forced to play three sets against her rival. The Wildcats Katie Guettlein won the first set, 6-4, but then had her problems as Melina was able to come through with a pair of 6-0 sets.

“I just wanted to go out as aggressive as I could,” said Melina. “I was able to build confidence in the match as it went on. I was able to change my pace, hit flat when I needed and hard when I needed to. I just wanted to keep her guessing.”

Guettlein, a senior, was excited with

her opening set victory, but had hoped the trend would continue.

“I came out and won the first set and I was shocked,” Guettlein said. “I was up 5-4 in the set and didn’t really realize that I won the sixth with all the back-and-forth going on. I was ready to serve, when the official let me know I had won. Bella is very tough and she figured out how to play my game.”

From there on, it was nothing but twoset, victories for Ralston Valley over its foes.

Risa Eck defeated Maddy Teter, 6-1, 6-2, at No. 2 singles, while Murphy Harr came through with a 6-0, 6-3 win against Nikki Kochmann.

“Maddy was back after having her appendix removed, recently, and she came back strong,” Eck said. “She played hard and it was good to be out there with her.”

“Today was an off day for me and she was good on her rallies,” said Teter. “She served strong. It was a sad loss, but exciting, and the key is to try and play hard at all times.

I have long arms and a good first serve, but she handled it. I’m going to college at Metro State, but I don’t think I’ll play tennis.”

Harr also breezed through her first set against Kochmann, but the second one took more time.

“I think, today, I was on top of my game,”

Arvada West’s No. 1 singles player, Katie Guettlein. Photo

by Scott Stocker said Harr, playing against a former middle school classmate. “It was a good way to go against a good opponent. I just want to keep doing well. She rallied against me, but I was still able to hold her back.”

Kochmann, too, was looking forward to her match with Harr.

“It was interesting, as we went to middle school together at Drake,” Kochmann said.

“It seemed that we wanted to talk more, but we just went out and played hard. I was feeling confident when we started, but that’s the way it goes.

“I was at No. 1 doubles on the JV last season and it’s a lot different up here being on the varsity,” Kochmann continued. “I just want to keep playing hard and to be able to do well next year and as a senior.”

Greason felt good about the victory over neighboring Arvada West.

“It’s a good rivalry between our two schools and we just wanted to come out and do our best,” Greason said. “The girls were confident they could do a good job today when we came in and that’s just what they were able to do.”

Messer knew it was going to be tough going in against Ralston Valley.

“We started slow this season as snow held us back in the first two weeks of the season,” Messer said. “We’re pretty young with only two seniors. The girls have been giving a lot of effort and they have improved a lot each week.

Messer said preparing for the Regionals has become her team’s main goal.

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By Scott Stocker The Ralston Valley girls tennis team began the 2015 season on a high note and it’s hasn’t dropped a bit since opening day.

Ralston Valley, coached by Kim Greason, tied Mountain Vista in the Western Slope Invitational in Grand Junction to open the season back on March 14th. Since then, the Mustangs have won nine duals, including six Jefferson County League matches.

Among those nine dual victories have been five shutouts.

“It’s been a fine season as we have a lot of depth on our ladder,” Greason said. “We have girls that play different sports and that certainly adds to their athletic abilities.

Once the girls get started in a game it just becomes a matter how they finish. They just don’t want to lose out.

“The way they have done this season speaks a lot about their accomplishments,” continued Greason. “They just want to go out and play their best and that’s what I expect of them. I do think that we are peaking at the right time and the girls are playing hard. I think we have the ability to be one of the top five teams in the state at this time.

You always want to be better and that is our goal.”

Ralston Valley has been able to pull off shutout victories against Pomona, Northglenn, Bear Creek, Dakota Ridge and Arvada West. Denver South, Columbine, Lakewood and Steamboat Springs have been the only teams to avoid shutouts against the Mustangs.

The top three singles players for Ralston Valley are seniors Isabella Melena, at No. 1, and Risa Eck, at No. 2, while sophomore Murphy Hare has been solid at No. 3.

“Isabella has come a long ways and this is her second year at No. 1 singles,” Greason said. “She is talented and puts in a load of hard work. Number one singles is hard in our class, as expected. She wants to play in college and will go to Durry College in Missouri. They are a nationally ranked Division II team and she will be a fine addition.”

Melena has only lost twice this season and she is feeling confident she can still go a long ways in state.

“I feel that as a team we have come together and I think we are certainly able to complement one another,” Melena said.

“We just want to go out and do the best we can regardless of the situations and teams that we face. I just want to stay focused and cohesive with the team.”

Eck has one loss on the year while Hare has been beaten twice.

“Risa is one of the most humorous on the team,” Greason said. “She certainly is a team leader, as well for us. Expectations, of course are high on what she should be able to accomplish this season. Murphy worked her way up from number one doubles as a freshman. I think she also will be one of the more highly rated players next season as she has come a long ways.”

Eck and Harr are also high on the expectations of their team and what they hope to personally accomplish.

“I was confident that we would have a good team this season and I’ve got those good teammates,” Eck said. “I had no clue at the beginning of the season that I would be at number two on our team. I just played my matches hard in practice and was able to move up.”

Certainly similar thoughts from Harr.

“This is turning into a fine season and it has all been worth the efforts,” Harr said.

“At the first of the year I didn’t think I would be playing singles. But I’ve worked hard and glad that I have done well.”

Adrienne Horowitz and Haley Weidemann are playing strong at number one doubles and have yet to lose any matches this season.

“Adrienne and Haley were at No. 4 doubles last year and they placed third at state,” Greason said. “They are one of the best doubles tandems that we have had in my 12 years here. They just seem to see things on the courts that others don’t seem to see.

They have been able to figure out on their own out there on the court as to what has to be done. They are my rocks.”

Lucy Sherman and Kelsey Maas are also unbeaten at number two doubles.

“They also have such fine techniques and I think they can go far,” said Greason.

“They have really started to gel and they put those strokes together. They are fun to watch. Winning at Grand Junction was such a huge win for them and such a confidence builder to begin the season.”

Karleigh Kimble and Maddie Wewe hold down the Number three doubles position while Priya Keller and Riley Knipp close out the Ralston Valley varsity lineup at Number four doubles.

“Karleigh and Maddie certainly help give us depth,” Greason said.

“Priya and Riley are fun to watch,” continued Greason. “They are new to the varsity and growing in their stature on the court.”

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JEFFCO SPORTS ROUNDUP Girls Soccer

Lakewood 3, Pomona 2 – Lakewood scored a second-half game winner to defeat Pomona on the road on April 14. The Tigers got a goal each from Ali McLagan, Emma Cohen, and Hannah Straussberger in the win.

Columbine 2, Ralston Valley 1 – Columbine scored two second-half goals and came back from a one-goal halftime deficit to defeat Ralston Valley on April 14 in a rematch of last season’s state title game.

Alyssa Kaiser scored the opening goal for Ralston Valley.

Jefferson 2, KIPP Denver Collegiate 0 – Two second-half goals were enough to lift the Saints to a league win on the road on April 14.

Mountain Range 1, Arvada West 0 – A second-half goal from Mountain Range knocked off the home-standing Wildcats in a non-league match on April 18. Arvada West managed nine shots on goal and could not convert a penalty chance in the loss.

Dakota Ridge 2, Arvada West 1 – Arvada West surrendered two goals in the second half to let a 1-0 halftime lead evaporate in a home loss on April 14. The Arvada West attack could not find a all-important second goal despite forcing the Dakota Ridge keeper into 10 saves.

Faith Christian 7, Resurrection Christian 0 – The Eagles scored five times in the first half to overwhelm non-league opponent Resurrection Christian at home on April 17.

Kent Denver 3, Faith Christian 0 – Faith Christian fell to CHSAANow.com’s No. 3-ranked team in Class 3A Girls Soccer, Kent Denver, on the road on April 14.

Golden 10, Arvada 0 – Hannah Stoner’s hat trick and Emily Oltmanns’ two goals and two assists all came in the first half to lead the Demons to a home, league win over Arvada on April 15. Freshman Jessie Fell scored her first career goal for Golden in the win.

Boys Lacrosse

Chatfield 9, Wheat Ridge 3 – Mason Marcum made 14 saves in goal, but Wheat Ridge struggled to score in a loss at home to Chatfield on April 17. Dan O’Connor, Zach Hall, and Austin Haid scored in the loss. Chatfield entered the contest ranked

ninth in CHSAANow.com’s Class 5A Lacrosse rankings.

Evergreen 11, Golden 4 – The Demons scored the opening two goals of the game and led 2-0 after the first quarter before the Evergreen attack scored 11 goals over the final three quarters to defeat Golden in league play on April 15. JP Simpson scored twice for Golden in the loss.

Girls Lacrosse

Ralston Valley 19, Wheat Ridge 11 – Four players scored at least three goals as Ralston Valley defeated Wheat Ridge in league action at Trailblazer Stadium on April 18. Marin Felsoci scored five times and notched three assists, Jessica Gibson matched Felsoci’s five goals, Sydney Hauffman scored four times, and Mackenzie Winchester found the net three times.

Wheat Ridge’s Ryann Pierce scored five times in the loss.

Ralston Valley 18, Chatfield 9 – Olivia Sandoval, seven goals and one assist, and Marin Felsoci, eight goals, led a potent Ralston Valley attack to a win at home over Chatfield on April 14.

Baseball

Ralston Valley 18, Dakota Ridge 4 – Joe Millar struck out seven batters over six innings of work and Reed Hutchin and Don Sherman both homered in a six-inning road win for Ralston Valley on April 14.

Hutchin finished the contest 3-for-5 at the plate with five RBIs and three runs scored.

Sherman’s home run was his only hit as he drew two walks to finish with three RBIs and two runs scored.

Bear Creek 4, Arvada West 0 – Owen Pigati’s six shutout innings led Bear Creek to a league win at home over Arvada West on April 14. Pigati allowed only a single hit while striking out six and walking five. Chris Cordova allowed a hit in a scoreless seventh inning. Eric Runkle doubled home a run and came around to score for the Bears.

Faith Christian 25, SkyView Academy 2 – Gabe Hegarty entered the April 14 contest with SkyView Academy with four RBIs through the first ten games and proceeded to almost double that season total by driving in seven runs in a 3-for-4 day at the plate that included a double and a home run. Gavi Wygant drove in four runs and scored four runs to get in on the offensive

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Columbine 7, Pomona 0 – Pomona was held to two hits in a league, road loss on April 14.

Evergreen 11, Arvada 1 – Arvada was defeated by the mercy-rule on the road at third-ranked league leaders Evergreen on April 13.

Girls Tennis

Regional Sites: Arvada, D’Evelyn, Jefferson - Arvada, D’Evelyn, and Jefferson will compete in the Class 4A Region 1 at Colorado Academy from April 29 to May 1.

• Green Mountain – Green Mountain will play in the Class 4A Region 2 at Kent Denver on April 29 and 30.

• Golden, Wheat Ridge – Golden and Wheat Ridge will compete in Class 4A Region 3 at Mullen High School on April 29 and 30.

D’Evelyn 7, Arvada 0 – D’Evelyn swept each of the seven matches with Arvada in straight sets, only losing two games total across the 14 sets, to win on April 14.

Conifer 6, Golden 1 – Mia Iwan secured a 6-0,6-0 win in 3 Singles for the only win for Golden in a loss to Conifer on April 14.

Ralston Valley 7, Arvada West 0 – Isabella Melena needed three sets to take a Mustang win in 1 Singles and Ralston Valley swept through the rest of the matches in straight sets in a win over Arvada West on April 14.

Dakota Ridge 5, Pomona 2 – Pomona managed wins in straight sets in 1 and 2 Singles, but lost its matchup with Dakota Ridge on April 14.

Boys Track and Field

Dakota Ridge Invitational – Bear Creek (5th), Arvada West (10th), Wheat Ridge (19th), Green Mountain (20th) – Bear Creek used four top-three finishes to finish fifth in the team standings at the 26-team Dakota Ridge Invitational on April 18. Arvada West won the 4 x 200m relay and Joseph Horen finished second in the 1600m.

Patriot Invite – Lakewood (2nd), Faith Christian (8th), Arvada (13th) – Lakewood won eight events to finish in a tie atop the standings at the Patriot Invite on April 18.

Brock Miller won the 100m and 200m and the 4 x 100m, 4 x 400m, and 4 x 800m relay teams all won. Noah Riley won the 800m, Nathan Gravelding won the shot put, and

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Grandview Invitational – Pomona – 1st – Pomona needed absolutely every point as they eked out a one-point victory over hosts Grandview at the 17-team Grandview Invitational on April 18. Pomona managed seven top-three finishes and Marcelo Laguera managed the lone win in the 1600m. Vincent Workman finished third in the 1600m and Pomona added two of the top-three finishes in the 100m with Max Borghi taking second and Jeremy Gonzales finishing third. Gonzales added a third-place finish in the 200m.

Girls Track and Field

Dakota Ridge Invitational – Arvada West (10th), Wheat Ridge (12th), Bear Creek (20th) – Erin Rawe-Thomas finished in third-place in the 3200m and Arvada West grabbed five other top-five finishes to finish in tenth place at the 26-team Dakota Ridge Invitational in Lakewood on April 18.

Patriot Invite – Lakewood (1st), Faith Christian (7th), Arvada (16th) – Three wins and five runner-up finishes pushed Lakewood to a team win at the 19-team Patriot Invite on April 18. Audrey Hogenkamp won the high jump and Frankie Bernabo won the 100m for Lakewood. The 4 x 200m relay team provided the third win for the Tigers.

Sarah Yocum won the 100m hurdles for Faith Christian’s only win.

Grandview Invitational – Pomona – 13th – Despite two wins and a third-place finish, Pomona finished outside of the top 10 of 17 teams competing in the deep field at the Grandview Invitational on April 18. Cami Kennedy made it a boys/girls clean sweep in the 3200m as she won it for Pomona.

Boys Swimming

Jeffco Invite – Lakewood (2nd), D’Evelyn (4th), Pomona (6th), Ralston Valley (7th), Golden (9th), Bear Creek (11th), Green Mountain (12th), Wheat Ridge (15th), Arvada West (17th) – The 23-team Jeffco Invite was in Arvada on April 17. D’Evelyn and Pomona won two events each. Pomona’s Keegan Foulke was the only individual to win two events as he won the 100 Free and 200 Individual Medley.

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Present: On April 9, Judge Alan Loeb announced a reversal of the decision, directing the case be heard at the district court and that the court consider the city’s request for dismissal. According to the city, the process was similar to one used in other municipalities, such as Broomfield, Littleton and Westminster.

The city further stated there is nothing within Colorado’s Open Meeting Law or the city’s charter that stipulates the council cannot narrow down a list of candidates and vote on the selected candidate in a public meeting.

Past: In December 2013, former District 1 Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger was appointed to fill the Senate District 19 position, creating a vacancy on the council. After 30 days, the council held an open candidate forum where council members questioned five candidates and then voted on them by ballot in five rounds. These votes were not openly recorded until the final vote of the council to appoint Marks. Weisfield filed the suit in February 2014, citing the prohibition of secret ballots, but it was later dismissed by a Jeffco court as he didn’t prove injury in the case. He later appealed the decision, moving the case to the appellate courts.

Next steps: According to the recent decision, the case will be heard at the district court. City council will host a discussion on the matter in an executive session within the next 40 days, prior to making a decision on how to proceed. “The city attorney’s office is reviewing the case and will be discussing with the Arvada City Council at a later date,” said City Manager Mark Deven. Should the court find in favor of Weisfield, it would invalidate Marks’ appointment and all past council votes with Marks’ input could be voided, which could have potential impacts on several projects around the city. “It’s disappointing that they continue to instead fight for a closed government,” Weisfield said. “It’s equally disappointing that Mr. Marks continues to illegitimately serve as councilor.”

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of May, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB15-013: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Reno Park, from R-M (Residential Multi-Family) to R-SL (Residential-Small Lot), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, W. 57th & Yarrow Street CB15-014: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Davenport Property, 4955 Carr Street CB15-015: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Davenport, from Jefferson County R-2 (Residential) to City of Arvada R-I (One and Two Family Residence), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 4955 Carr Street CB15-016: An Ordinance Amending Subsection 6.2.5 (“Olde Town Building Form Standards”) of Section 6.2 (“Intensity of Use, Lot Dimensions, Lot Coverage, and Setbacks”) and Amending Subsection 8.7.1 (“Enlargement”) of Section 8.7 (“Nonconforming Structures”) of the Land Development Code CB15-017: An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of Division 3, Smoking Restricted in Public Places, of Article VII, Air Pollution, of Chapter 38, Environment, of the Arvada City Code to Make it Unlawful to Smoke Electronic Smoking Devices in Public Places or Sports Arenas, to Prohibit Minors from Entering Smoking Businesses, and to Prohibit the Sale or Distribution of Electronic Smoking Devices and Other Smoking Products to Minors

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 15-DR-20 entitled 2015 Miscellaneous Drainage Projects will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on May 14, 2015 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 (11”x17”) 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 April 23, 2015. Bid documents PUBLIC NOTICE may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS set, which is non-refundable.

Sealed bids for the construction of City of ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Arvada Project No. 15-DR-20 entitled MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 2015 Miscellaneous Drainage Projects 770 LF: Furnish and Install 15” HDPE and will be received at the office of the City RCP Engineer until 10:00 am on May 14, 2015 400 LF: Furnish and Install 18” RCP and then publicly opened and read aloud.

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Dodge Plan Room Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers – www.construction.com must be familiar with the current City of ISqFt Plan Room Arvada Engineering Code of Standards – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., and Specifications for the Design and Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Construction of Public Improvements, Reed Construction Data dated July 19, 2011, which will be com- www.reedpsp.com bined with the Bid Documents to form the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Contract Documents for the Project. A at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com copy of the Standards may be obtained No cost bid documents may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on non-refundable payment of $30.00. The or after April 23, 2015. Bid documents Standards are also available in the Enginmay also be obtained at the office of the eering section of the City’s web site at City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified set, which is non-refundable. when supplemental revisions and addiESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE tions are available as they are adopted.

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400 LF: Furnish and Install 18” RCP Project Engineer for the work is 300 LF: Furnish and Install 24” RCP William S. Jennings, P.E. 51 LF: Furnish and Install 24” X 36” ERCP Phone 720-898-7643 19 EA: Furnish and Install Precast ManCITY OF ARVADA holes and Inlets Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. 1200 LF: Channel Rehabilitation Miscellaneous items include pipe, manCity Engineer hole, and inlet removal and disposal of ex8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002 isting facilities, connections to existing facilities, traffic control, flared end sections, Legal Notice No.: 42607 concrete flatwork removal and replaceFirst Publication: April 23, 2015 ment, and other appurtenances.

Last Publication: May 7, 2015 Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript must be familiar with the current City of and the Arvada Press Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements,

www.JKroofing.com Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., May 12, 2015 to Triple M Construction LLC for work related to Project No. 14-ST12 – 2014 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and performed under that contract dated April 8, 2014 for the City of Arvada.

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

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

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of May, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB15-013: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Reno Park, from R-M (Residential Multi-Family) to R-SL (Residential-Small Lot), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, W. 57th & Yarrow Street CB15-014: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Davenport Property, 4955 Carr Street CB15-015: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Davenport, from Jefferson County R-2 (Residential) to City of Arvada R-I (One and Two Family Residence), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 4955 Carr Street CB15-016: An Ordinance Amending Subsection 6.2.5 (“Olde Town Building Form Standards”) of Section 6.2 (“Intensity of Use, Lot Dimensions, Lot Coverage, and Setbacks”) and Amending Subsection 8.7.1 (“Enlargement”) of Section 8.7 (“Nonconforming Structures”) of the Land Development Code CB15-017: An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of Division 3, Smoking Restricted in Public Places, of Article VII, Air Pollution, of Chapter 38, Environment, of the Arvada City Code to Make it Unlawful to Smoke Electronic Smoking Devices in Public Places or Sports Arenas, to Prohibit Minors from Entering Smoking Businesses, and to Prohibit the Sale or Distribution of Electronic Smoking Devices and Other Smoking Products to Minors

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., May 12, 2015 to Triple M Construction LLC for work related to Project No. 14-ST12 – 2014 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and performed under that contract dated April 8, 2014 for the City of Arvada.

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

CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 42605 First Publication: April 23, 2015 Last Publication: April 30, 2015

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Legal Notice No.: 42605 First Publication: April 23, 2015 Last Publication: April 30, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of May, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB15-013: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Reno Park, from R-M (Residential Multi-Family) to R-SL (Residential-Small Lot), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, W. 57th & Yarrow Street CB15-014: An Ordinance Annexing Cer-

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Legal Notice No.: 42606 First Publication: April 23, 2015 Last Publication: April 23, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 15-DR-20 entitled 2015 Miscellaneous Drainage Projects will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on May 14, 2015 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 (11”x17”) 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

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April 23, 2015 PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

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