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Unlike other hearing aid retailers and big-box outlets, they provide an alternative by giving care that is individualized to your situation.

At Family Hearing Centers you can expect: • Credentialed, experienced hearing professionals who keep up to date with the latest advances in hearing care research and technology • Recommendations that put its patients’ interests first • Access to the latest hearing technology – not “new” technology that was new three years ago • A comprehensive, collaborative approach to help you hear better • Free follow-up adjustments and hearing retraining programs that are included as an integral part of your investment in better hearing Family Hearing Center believes

that the better educated patients are regarding their loss of hearing and the options available to them, the greater the chance that they will hear to their maximum level. That is why, online and in their office, they provide patient-driven educational materials designed by the country’s top providers to give you all the answers you need to make informed choices about your hearing care.

Their staff has vast experience with interviewing patients, diagnostic testing and understanding how better hearing can be brought into people’s lives. This experience allows them to develop a comprehensive better-hearing treatment plan that incorporates the most effective, custom-programmed solutions available. The diagnostic examinations Family Hearing Center staff uses is precise and accurate, and can provide the most comprehensive picture of what sounds and environments are the most problematic for you.

At Family Hearing Centers, they have certified professionals that assist you by collaborating with some of the top hearing care professionals in the country. They are able to do this because they are a AudigyCertified practice, and with this certification, they also are able to bring you an exclusive AGX hearing brand, which is a state of the art hearing care with the most effective and current technology available. Because there are more

than 1200 different types of hearing technologies available, it is difficult to navigate through the information thrown at you. Having a center that exists that offers an answer and simplifies this information for you is invaluable.

In order to determine the nature of the hearing loss, the audiologist may include hearing tests such as: • Audiometric pure tone evaluation to measure your hearing at different frequencies.

• Speech evaluation to measure how well you hear and understand ordinary conversation at different volumes.

• Emittance middle ear evaluation to measure how your ear drum and hearing react to varying degrees of air pressure.

If you are suffering from a hearing loss, your results will be documented on an audiogram. Depending on what the results are, hearing aids or surgery and implants may be needed.

Hearing aids come in a variety of designs and with a wide range of functions and features to address an individual’s specific needs. The most basic components include a microphone, an amplifier, a receiver, and (in the case of digital hearing systems) a small computer. The

unprecedented effectiveness of modern digital systems comes from a powerful combination of professional expertise, software and hardware.

Devices surgically inserted into the ear to improve hearing, facilitate lip-reading, and make it easier to distinguish certain sounds. These are typically most helpful to deaf or profoundly hearing impaired people who cannot use hearing aids. A few examples of surgical implants include Cochlear Implants, Middle Ear Implants, Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems, Auditory Brainstem Implants and Assistive listening devices.

Family Hearing Centers has had many great reviews from their clients.

Many are listed on their website, familyhearingco.com. One glowing review says, “I discovered Family Hearing Center about 20 years ago.

The staff has always made me feel as though my hearing requirements are the highest priority. They have diligently and consistently supported researching and fitting the most up-todate modalities with the utmost care and professionalism. They sincerely take time to understand and act upon all facets and dynamics of hearing loss.

Everyone at Family Hearing Centers has tremendous compassion, empathy and knowledge of not only the current hearing technologies, but of the social isolation and challenges that a person with a hearing disability experiences.”

Family Hearing Center has more information, including a blog with great resources, on their website, or to make an appointment for a consultation, call them at 303.857.5838. Visit one of their locations in Broomfield, Lafayette and Boulder or online at familyhearingco.com.

Family Hearing Center Providers

Jennifer La Borde, B.A., BC-HIS

Chelsea Walters, B.S., BC-HIS

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Our town

Array of outside, inside events makes Broomfield home to all Broomfield has community, solitude for every taste Staff Report

In Broomfield, staying active and healthy is a big priority for a lot of residents. With 8,207 acres of open lands, 281 miles of trails and paths, community recreation centers and community wellness initiatives, Broomfield aims to make health a priority for 2017 and beyond.

For those new to the area, or new to the idea of spending more time being active, the city and county provides little room for excuses.

Here’s a look at some amenities and resources available to keep Broomfield residents in motion:

File Photo

Carolyn Rader, then 4, watches the Canada Geese swimming in the water during a Sunset/Moonlight Nature Walk at Josh's Pond.

adults.

Broomfield Athletic Courts and Fields — Athletic fields, courts and inRecreation Facilities line rinks abound in BroomBay Aquatic Park — This summer outdoor facili- field. From batting cages to pickleball courts to skate ty features a leisure pool, parks, choices are available tot pool, body and tube for every taste and ability slides, a huge lawn with level. covered picnic tables great for birthday parties and a Broomfield Parks and concession stand. A newlyPark Shelters — Broomremodeled version of the field has more than 66 miles aquatic park will debut for of trails, more than 700 the 2017 season. acres of developed parks Broomfield Community and 45 playgrounds. Many Center — This 66,900of these are available for square-foot building is per- event rental. fect for your next workout, Broomfield Skate Park swim class, basketball game — The skate park was or meeting. The Broomfield remodeled by “Team Pain” Senior Center also is part of in 2010 and continues to the facility, offering classes provide in-line adventures and activities for older for all.

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“The Cage” Batting Cages — Practice your swing at Broomfield’s Batting cages located at Community Park.

Lakeshore Room — Broomfield Community Center’s Lakeshore Room features a 3,500-square-foot reception venue for as many as 200 guests. Accommodations are available for many types of occasions with a large room that can easily transition into three more intimate sections for smaller gatherings. A full-service kitchen and adjacent lobby with a fireplace and a covered patio looking over a lake also are available.

Paul Derda Recreation Center — Inside this 85,000-square-foot recre-

ation building is everything from a running track to an indoor aquatic water park to 3,018 square feet of strength training areas to family locker rooms.

Walking trails

Broomfield’s trails system collects a lot of footprints throughout the year.

Residents can check out the trail system any time, but a few summer events aim to help introduce residents to new trails or help families explore familiar trails in a new way.

The Broomfield Trail Adventure, which is celebrating its 16th year, invites residents to walk, bike or take a nature hike on a local trail. This year’s event, which is June 3, will take

place in the area around Holy Family High School, near 144th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.

“We like to do this in honor of National Trails Day,” Kristan Pritz, open space and trails department director, said. “We want to be a part of that whole movement. We think it’s important to showcase new trails in the community so residents can use them.”

To enhance the community’s access to the trail system, Broomfield in 2015 added The Broomfield 100 challenge, which asks participants to explore 100 miles of Broomfield trails between June 3 at the Broomfield Trail Adventure and Broomfield Days, which is Sept. 16.

Mayor Randy Ahrens, who often stretches his legs on trails near his home, said the Broomfield 100 challenge is a fun new way for residents to stay active.

Similar to a book club, where groups get together to read the same books, Broomfield 100 brings people together to check out the same trails and check them off their lists, he said.

“It’s a lot of fun,” he said.

Residents can check for Broomfield 100 updates at broomfield.org via the Open Space and Trails department.

The Broomfield trail map is a valuable asset for those who want to get out and explore local trails. Get a copy of the updated version by calling 303-464-5803, or See BROOMFIELD on 28

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The company was started 22 years ago by Ned Redenbarger and was recently purchased by his son Andrew, who is very proud to continue providing the world-class customer service Windo VanGo is known for. With Andrew’s background in Architectural Design, he brings a level of professionalism and creativity that benefits all customers of Windo VanGo.

Windo VanGo has a highly trained staff, including their customer-focused sales staff, helpful support staff and their Hunter Douglas Certified installers, who treat all products and customer homes with the highest levels of respect.

In 2014, Andrew and the staff moved to their new location in the Broomfield Marketplace, next to King Soopers, where customers can come see and experience all of the products available and the different operating systems, including the new motorization products.

Windo VanGo is the only Hunter Douglas Gallery Showroom dealer in Broomfield and they are open: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm Windo VanGo, with it’s mobile fleet, provides you the option of visiting us in our Gallery Showroom or they can come to you, and allow you to choose from hundreds of different styles and colors in the comfort of your own home. And, the owner himself makes house calls!

From horizontal/vertical blinds to wood shutters and even draperies, Windo VanGo has the window treatments to dress up any room. Well-designed window fashions do more than simply cover a window. At Windo VanGo form and function are inseparable. Great design is beautiful to live with, provides variable light control, insulates rooms against heat and cold while saving energy, protects your furnishings from damaging UV rays, and even absorbs sound, improving the acoustics in a room. And, our advanced operating systems make using our products a pleasure every day. And all of our Hunter Douglas products come with a lifetime guarantee. That is the Windo Vango way!

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BOOK ON BROOMFIELD • APRIL 30, 2017 • 5

Broomfield at-a-glance

File Photo

Residents walk the trail around Siena Reservoir in the Anthem neighborhood during a Broomfield Trail Adventure.

Name derived from:

Broomcorn that was harvested in the area to make brooms.

Population:

66,529 (U.S. Census, July 2016 est.)

Year founded: 1885

Ethnic make-up:

White — 52,654 residents; Hispanic/ Latino — 7,225; Asian — 3,644; American Indian/ Alaskan native — 226; African American — 608; other —1,297; two or more races — 2,270.

(U.S. Census 2011-2015 estimates)

Website:

SERVICES

NUMBERS TO KNOW

George Di Ciero City and County Building

Emergency:

1 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield; 303-438-6390

Post offices

Elevation:

www.broomfield.org * Sources: City and County of Broomfield, U.S. Census Bureau 2013 American Community Survey.

280 W. First Ave., 303-438-0035 8800 West 116th Circle, 303-4669669

Median age:

VOTING

Broomfield Recycling Center, 225 Commerce St., 303-404-2839

Year incorporated: 1961

5,344 feet 37.5

Government budget for 2017: $200.1 million, estimated

Median home value:

$450,000 (Re/Max Boulder data)

Median household income: $80,554 (U.S. Census)

Persons in poverty:

4.9 percent (U.S. Census 2015)

This year, Election Day is Nov. 7.

The election will be conducted by mail ballot.

To receive a mail ballot, no action is required. Verify the Elections Division has your current residential and mailing address on record. A ballot will be mailed to you approximately three weeks before Election Day. For more information, to update voter registration or to request a mail ballot, go to broomfield.org/elections

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Recycling Utilities

Water/sewer: City and County of Broomfield, 303-469-3301 Gas/electric: Xcel Energy, 800-8954999, xcelenergy.com; United Power (for north Broomfield), 303-659-0551, unitedpower.com Telephone installation: Century Link, 800-475-7526, centurylink.com Cable television: Comcast, comcast.com

911

Emergency/Urgent Care:

Avista Adventist Hospital — 303673-1000 Children’s Hospital North Campus — 720-777-1340 Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center — 330-689-4000 North Suburban Medical Center — 330-451-7800 St. Anthony North Health Campus — 720-627-0000 UCHealth Broomfield — 303-4606000

Animal Control: 330-438-6400

Fire:

303-452-9910

Police:

303-438-6400

BROOMFIELD RECREATION

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Broomfield Recreation

Broomfield Recreation offers a variety of rental space and special programs/events throughout the summer.

Stay up to date by signing up for our monthly Recreation E-newsletter at

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Summer Camps

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Contact CITY COUNTY SERVICES

Animal Control............................................... 303-438-6400 Assessor........................................................ 303-464-5819 Auditorium......................................................720-887-2371 Broomfield Chamber of Commerce .............. 303-466-1775 Broomfield Workforce Center........................ 303-464-5855 Building Department...................................... 303-438-6370 Central Records............................................. 303-464-5819 City and County Attorney’s Office................. 303-438-6353 City and County Clerk and Recorder’s Office 303-438-5819 City and County Manager’s Office................. 303-438-6300 Code Compliance.......................................... 303-438-6303 Community Assistance Center...................... 303-438-6390 Community Center........................................ 303-464-5500 Community Development Office................... 303-438-6389 Courts............................................................ 720-887-2100 Cultural Affairs............................................... 303-464-5835 Engineering Department................................ 303-438-6380 Finance Department...................................... 303-438-6357 George Di Ciero City and County Building.... 303-438-6390 Human Resources......................................... 303-438-6320 Human Services ............................................ 720-887-2200 Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library....... 720-887-2300 North Metro Fire Rescue District................... 303-452-9910 Open Space and Trails .................................. 303-438-6335 Passports ...................................................... 303-438-6390 Paul Derda Recreation Center....................... 303-460-6900 Planning......................................................... 303-438-6284 Police non-emergency .................................. 303-438-6400 Public Health................................................. 720-877-2220 Public Works, Street, Utility and Park Maintenance.......................................... 303-438-6360 Recreation Services....................................... 303-460-6900 Recycling Center........................................... 303-404-2839 Revenue, Treasurer ........................................303-464-5819 Sales tax........................................................ 303-464-5811 Jeremy Papasso / Staff Photographer Senior Center................................................. 303-464-5526 Kyria Sanchez, 5, smiles while sitting on her father Robert's shoulders as they listen Utility Billing (water and sewer service) ......... 303-438-6319 to Christmas carols during the 2016 Broomfield Holiday Tree Lighting.

On the Cover

Zachary Jones captured clouds rolling over Brunner Farmhouse, shrouding the mountains to the west.

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Broomfield Pawn 6650 W. 120th Ave., Unit A-9, Broomfield, 303.465.5626

Broomfield’s

Used Gun Dealer (FFL Firearms Transfers)

Gold, Silver, Coins & Jewelry GUNS & HUNTING SUPPLIES

By Julie Kailus Broomfield Pawn is a familyowned and operated company in the business of buying, selling and loaning. But more than anything they are in the business of helping people out.

Ken Wester, runs the business in Villager Square shopping center with his son Kurt and grandson Kyle.

Broomfield Pawn offers two ways for customers to make money fast—selling an item outright for cash in hand or offering an item as collateral for a 30-day cash loan. If a customer doesn’t return for the item in 30 days, Broomfield Pawn owns it. About 80 percent of customers—a majority repeat patrons—come back in 30 days. “It’s a growing business,” says Ken. If anyone knows customers, it’s Ken Wester, a 30-year veteran of the jewelry business.

“Our shop has a nice smalltown feel,” says Ken, who has run Broomfield Pawn for the last seven of the 25 years he has lived in Broomfield. “We’re here to help people. We’ll give

anyone a short-term loan.”

About 98 percent of customers are just nice, working people, according to Ken. Customers looking to pawn items need to be prepared to show identification and fill out paperwork.

Broomfield Pawn has a diverse inventory, from jewelry and tools to TVs, golf clubs, a large inventory of guns and musical instruments.

Jewelry–metals and watches– sell well and hold value, as do tools. “The inventory is diversified. You never know what’s coming in the door,” says Ken. “It’s always interesting.”

Company Profile Number of employees locally: N/A Year business opened: 2004 What does your company do? Buy, Sell, Loan What do you like about being in Broomfield?

Small town feel. Nice people.

How does your company connect with Broomfield? We help the people. We allow anyone a short term loan.

WE BUY: Gold, Jewelry, Coins, Guns, Tools, Watches, Fine Silver

BROOMFIELD PAWN Family Owned & Operated - Over 13 years serving BrOOmField COunty!

Jewelry Loan, Repair, Free Cleaning & Inspection Watch Battery Replacement

Open: 10-6 M-F, 10-4 Sat, Closed Sundays 6650 W. 120th Ave. Unit A-9

(303) 465-5626

Support your small, local businesses.

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Council members

MAYOR

Randy Ahrens Term expires Nov. 2017

WARD 1

Elizabeth Law-Evans Term expires Nov. 2017

Ward 1

WARD 2

Stan Jezierski Term expires Nov. 2019

Mike Shelton Term expires Nov. 2019

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303-469-1498 rahrens@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

His parents moved to Broomfield in 1966. After college and spending six years in the oil and gas industry, he moved his family back to Broomfield in 1986. He is married to Wendy Ahrens and has three grown daughters, Ashley Luman, Amy Ahrens and Jordon Felker.

He is the owner of Frontier Components and director at Fore Investments, LLC. He enjoys golf, biking and fishing.

Education:

Bachelors of Science in engineering from Colorado State University; minored in math and history.

Previous community involvement:

City Council member and mayor pro-tem from 2001-2009, Birch Elementary chairman of School Improvement Team (SIT), Committee for Better Local Government which campaigned to create the city and county status, Chamber of Commerce chairman, Broomfield Thursday Evening Rotary Club, Legacy Committee member for Broomfield Community Foundation, Broomfield Open Space Foundation, Relay for Life team captain for the American Cancer Society since 2002.

303-460-1295 elaw-evans@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Elected in 2013.

She is married with two children.

Law-Evans has lived in Broomfield since she was born.

Education:

Broomfield High School (1979), bachelor’s from University of Denver (math and geography, 1983), master’s from University of Utah (geography, 1985), Ph.D. from Colorado State University (earth resources, 1990)

Previous community involvement:

Served in many volunteer roles, including classroom volunteer, PTO/SIT at Birch Elementary, assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 337, Sustainability Committee, Chamber of Commerce board and chairwoman and board member at Broomfield FISH.

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720-272-2158 sjezierski@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Stan is an attorney and owner of the Business Management Law Group. He has served on Broomfield’s Local Licensing Authority and Zoning Board of Adjustment. He and his wife Amy have lived in Broomfield for more than 10 years. They have four children, Isabelle, Alexander, Nicholas and Reyna.

Education:

Stan has an undergraduate degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law.

Previous community involvement:

Stan has been involved with Healthy Learning Paths, Broomfield Soccer Club, Flatirons Professionals Network and the Willow Park Owners Association.

303-269-1946 mshelton@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

He grew up in Gunbarrel and Longmont and moved to Broomfield in 2009. He is a sales associate and staff writer for two local neighborhood magazines, a licensed insurance agent and a part-time waiter at Tortugas in Longmont. Enjoys jogging, biking and reading.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Metropolitan State College of Denver.

Previous community involvement:

Before taking office he volunteered for Broomfield Trail Adventure. On council, he serves on the Open Space and Trails Committee, Broomfield/ Westminster Open Space, Rocky Flats Stewardship Council and the Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee.

S

pring is here and with it an end to the unwanted muck, slush, and magnesium chloride that can be downright tough on your vehicle.

The solution to these roadway woes is right here in Broomfield: Car Wash Express. The company’s swift and smart Car Care Advisors aim to deliver the ultimate experience while getting your car cleaner than you thought possible.

Car Wash Express, with five locations in metro Denver, is known for extra-long tunnels, the latest and greatest in car washing technology, FREE vacuums, mat cleaners and air stations, as well as knowledgeable and courteous staff. Since 2006, the Broomfield location has been washing cars day in and day out for loyal customers and newcomers alike.

General manager Mike Lachapelle appreciates Broomfield’s ongoing support of the business. “Broomfield is a great community to be involved with”, Mike says. “Our customers expect the best from us and that is what we aim to deliver.”

The staff at Car Wash Express always appreciates the recognition that they receive from their customers, especially when they’ve assisted with an unusual circumstance or problem.

Broomfield’s great customers have shown their appreciation in a variety of ways, such as bringing in hot chocolate and coffee when it’s bitterly cold.

Car Wash Express sees a fairly predictable rhythm to its busy times. It is generally busier from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., busier on the weekends than the weekdays,

busier right after a rain or snowstorm, and busier in the winter than the spring and fall.

Its busiest season is December through March, when it is really cold and vehicles are the dirtiest they will be all year.

Mike understands that his customers have tight schedules.

Car Wash Express provides a quick and convenient ultimate car washing experience.

The cleaning technology that the business uses certainly sets it apart, but it’s the people of Car Wash Express make the business second to none. “Our employess at Car Wash Express are here from all different backgrounds, and when we all come together to achieve our common goals, something magical happens.”

It’s never a dull moment at Car Wash Express, with so much

car washing technology and specialized equipment and the volume of work that they do.

Mike Lachapelle and the team members at Car Wash Express love working with the local community, it is very satisfying.

They love seeing their customers on a regular basis!

Drive on over to Car Wash Express today and experience the Ultimate! 5560 W. 120th Ave.; 303.468.2571; carwashexpress.com. Hours are Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. _____________________________

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schools ADAMS 12 FIVE-STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Boundary lines in Broomfield are: East of Sheridan Boulevard and north of 120th Avenue Schools with Broomfield students: Centennial Elementary, Coyote Ridge Elementary, Meridian Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Westlake Middle and Legacy High schools Superintendent: Chris Gdowski Public Information Officer: Kevin Denke Phone: 720-972-4000 Address: 11285 Highline Drive, Northglenn, 80233-3076 Web site: www.adams12.org

Centennial Elementary

Address: 13200 Westlake Drive, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-972-5280 Website: centennial.adams12.org/ Mascot: Miners Principal: Christine Parkes 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On

Website: coyote.adams12.org/ Mascot: Coyotes Principal: Michael Keppler Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 19

Meridian Elementary

Address: 14256 McKay Park Circle, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-972-7880 Website: meridian.adams12.org/ Mascot: Mustangs Interim principal: Matthew Haviland 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday students are released at 1:15 p.m.

Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 19

Mountain View Elementary

Address: 12401 Perry St., Broomfield, 80020 File Photo Phone: 720-972-5520 The Legacy High School Marching Band in the Broomfield Days parade.

Website: mountain.adams12.org/ Mascot: Bighorns Principal: Lynn Saltzgaver Wednesday students are dismissed at Coyote Ridge Elementary Grades: K-5 1:15 p.m.

Address: 13770 Broadlands Drive, Start date: Aug. 19 Grades: K-5 Broomfield, 80020 See SCHOOLS on 15 Phone: 720-972-5780 Start date: Aug. 19

A U D I TO R I U M

A Place to be Entertained Dance, Film, Theater & Live Music www.broomfieldfoundation.org

Check out all the amazing events at www.attheaudi.com

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30 plus Years of Music for Broomfield!

Contact us or check schedule at 303-912-1649 or www.broomfieldsymphony.org

Kerwin Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

11704 Teller St., Broomfield, 303.466.3581, www.kerwinplumbing.com As your hometown running your water heater our priority list. With technology Company Profile Plumbing and Heating 24 hours a day. Work quotes are constantly changing, we feel Business owner(s): William K. (Bill) Kerwin Contractor of Broomfield for free, and senior citizen customers it’s imperative to incorporate Number of employees locally: 35 39 years, Kerwin Plumbing enjoy a five-percent discount on classroom hours for our Year business opened: 1978 and Heating specializes in all services. technicians.

What does your company do? professional plumbing services Kerwin Plumbing & Kerwin has expanded our Plumbing, gas work, backflow prevention, drain cleaning, hot water heat, radon testing for residential and commercial Heating’s commercial projects service department to include and mitigation. Plumbing service/repair customers. Kerwin believes in include schools, large retail radon testing and mitigation. for residential and commercial customers. fair pricing with exceptional projects, restaurant and bar Radon is the second leading cause Commercial design build, new construction, customer service. We are facilities, medical office buildings, of lung cancer. Testing is the only industrial, and tenant finish. do you like about being in Broomfield? licensed, bonded and insured, and HOA and clubhouse/ way to know your home’s radon What Broomfield, as large as it has grown, still giving homeowners and business community facilities. The levels. There are no immediate has a small town feel with a strong sense of owners’ peace of mind and expert design build division will work symptoms that will alert you to community. craftsmanship. directly with your architect and the presence of radon. It typically How does your company connect with Broomfield?

Besides repairs, Kerwin contractor to design and install takes years of exposure before any We’re Broomfield Chamber members, members Plumbing can help upgrade your a high-quality plumbing system problems surface. Our technicians of the Broomfield Community Foundation and loyal supporters of Bal Swan Children’s Center, home with a new sink, toilet, backed by Kerwin’s reputation can test your home and mitigate Holy Family High School, Broomfield High faucet, shower, tub or running a for quality workmanship and when necessary, making families School, A Precious Child, and the Broomfield FISH food bank. We believe in giving back to our new gas line for your barbecue courteous service. safe from exposure. community in a big way. We often support local schools and fundraisers of all kinds. We also – no more messing around with Kerwin is always on the At Kerwin we care about believe in using and referring other Broomfield propane tanks! Or consider cutting edge of the best and the community of Broomfield businesses as often as possible. We have used the same Broomfield bank for over 25 years. adding a tank less water heater, newest products and services and believe that we can be your auto mechanics, cleaning service, autobody which heats water on demand in the industry. Continuing one stop answer to your everyday Our repair, carpet cleaning service, equipment rental company, etc, are all local Broomfield and provides an endless supply of education and training of our plumbing, heating and radon Businesses. hot water, eliminating the cost of service technicians ranks high on needs.

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Council members

WARD 2

WARD 3

WARD 3

WARD 4

Sharon Tessier

Bette Erickson

Sam Taylor

Kevin Kreeger

Term expires Nov. 2017

Term expires Nov. 2019

Term expires Nov. 2017

Term expires Nov. 2019

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303-641-5433 stessier@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Sharon Tessier has lived in Broomfield since 2007 with her husband, Josh, and her two children. She is an adjunct faculty at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She likes to garden, participate in sports, hike, bike and explore the outdoors.

Education:

Bachelor of Science from the University of Rhode Island in 1991; Master of Arts from John F. Kennedy University in 1997; has 2 ½ years of Ph.D. work from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, with an emphasis in community service.

Previous community involvement:

Helping to create and support the Emerald Elementary Garden Project and continue to serve the faculty, students and parents by helping and facilitating lessons that are garden-specific.

303-466-3255 berickson@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Bette has lived in Broomfield’s Ward 3 since 1984. She enjoys hiking and snowshoeing, traveling, social media and spending time with family and friends.

Education:

Bette has a Bachelor of Science in Group Social Sciences from Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo and a State of Colorado Professional Teacher License.

Prior community involvement:

Bette previously served on the Broomfield City Council representing Ward 3 residents from Nov. 2001-09. She has served on the Broomfield Economic Development Corporation Board, Open Space & Trails Advisory Committee, BVSD Transportation Review Board, and on the National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families.

She was a panelist moderator for CU Boulder’s Conference on World Affairs, Executive Board member of Broomfield Open Space Foundation and vice chair, secretary and backcountry volunteer with Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance.

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303-931-6477 staylor@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Sam was elected by Ward 3 in 2009. He’s been married to wife Sara since 1988 and is dad to a daughter and a son. Sam has been a Broomfield resident since 1984 and is materials manager at Source Communications.

Education:

He attended Michigan State University

Prior community involvement:

Chairman of Capital Improvement Committee for four years. Past member of Health and Human Services Board and Cemetery Committee. Current member of the Sustainability Task Force.

720-982-3751 kkreeger@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Kevin moved to Broomfield in 2003 and helps companies implement quality assurance systems that reduce error, manage change, manager suppliers and ensure a consistent, high quality product.

He specializes in the medical device and pharmaceutical industires.

He is married to Mila Sbrocca, an elementary school teacher in Broomfield. Kevin has two children, Veronica and Rebecca, and Mila has two children, Calvin and Maia.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Roosevelt University in Chicago.

Previous community involvement:

Girls soccer coach, Supervisory Committee member for Community Financial Credit Union, mentoring and tutoring disadvantaged youth, school volunteer, including working in the classroom with children who struggle to keep up.

schools FROM PAGE 12 Westlake Middle

Address: 2800 W. 135th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-972-5200 Website: sites.google.com/a/ adams12.org/westlakemiddle/home Mascot: Warriors Principal: Rachel Heide Grades: 6-8 Start date: Aug. 19

Prospect Ridge Academy Address: 2555 Preble Creek Parkway, Broomfield, 80023 Phone: 720-399-0300 Website: prospectridgeacademy.org Mascot: Miners Principals: April Wilkin (elementary); Adam DiGiacomo (secondary) Grades: K-12 Start date: Aug. 20

Legacy High

Address: 2701 W. 136th Ave, Broomfield Phone: 720-972-6700 Website: legacy.adams12.org/ Mascot: Lightning Principal: Sara Marx Grades: 9-12 Start date: Aug. 19, ninth grade; Aug. 20, all

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Boundary lines in Broomfield are: West of Sheridan Boulevard and north of 120th Avenue Schools with Broomfield students: Birch Elementary, Emerald Elementary, Kohl Elementary, Broomfield Heights Middle, Aspen Creek K-8 and Broomfield High schools Superintendent: Bruce Messinger Public Information Officer: Briggs Gamblin Phone: 303-447-1010 Address: 6500 E. Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 80303 Website: www.bvsd.org

Birch Elementary

Address: 1035 Birch St., Broomfield,80020 Phone: 720-561-8800 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/ birch Mascot: Bulldog Principal: Tanya Santee Grades: Preschool-5

Start date: 1-5, Aug. 20; kindergarten, Aug. 24 and 25.

Emerald Elementary

Address: 755 W. Elmhurst Place, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8500 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/ emerald Mascot: Dragons Principall: Samara Williams Grades: Preschool-5 Start date: 1-5, Aug. 20; kindergarten, Aug. 24 and 25.

Kohl Elementary

Address: 1000 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8600 Website: sites.google.com/a/ bvsd.org/kohl Mascot: Colts Interim principal: Mike Lowe Grades: Preschool-5 Start date: 1-5, Aug. 20; kindergarten, Aug. 24 and 25.

LINDA DELAND Broomfield’s Realtor

Aspen Creek K-8

Address: 5550 Aspen Creek Drive, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8000 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/ aspencreek Mascot: Coyotes Principal: Tracy Stegall Grades: K-8 Start date: 1-5, Aug. 20; 7 and 8, Aug. 21; kindergarten, Aug. 24 and 25;

Broomfield Heights Middle

Address: 1555 Daphne St., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8400 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/ broomfieldheights Mascot: Falcons Principal: Chris Meyer Grades: 6-8 Start date: 6th grade, Aug. 20; all, Aug. 21.

Broomfield High

Address: 1 Eagle Way, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-561-8100 Website: schools.bvsd.org/p12/ broomfieldhigh Mascot: Eagles Principal: Ginger Ramsey Grades: 9-12 Start date: 9th grade, Aug. 20; all, Aug. 21.

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Boundary lines in Broomfield:

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303-249-7762 lindadeland@remax.net

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Council members How to participate

WARD 4

WARD 5

WARD 5

Greg Stokes

Martha Derda

Term expires Nov. 2017

David Beacom

Term expires Nov. 2017

Term expires Nov. 2019

Phone:

Phone:

Email:

Email:

303-466-6710 gstokes@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org

Background:

Married to Maureen, with three daughters. Resident of Broomfield since 2000. Investor.

Plays trumpet and coaches youth soccer.

Education:

Master of Business Administration, Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis; Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.

Previous community involvement:

Serving second term on council. Served on Land Use Review Commission for five years, including three years as chairman. Past president of Broomfield Community Foundation. Member of board of directors and past president of Broomfield Soccer Club. Member of Broomfield Sister Cities Committee. Recipient of the 2008 Heart of Broomfield Award for Philanthropy.

303-466-6624 mderda@broomfieldcity council.org

Background:

Married to husband, Paul.

Mother of two daughters and grandmother of five. Resident of Broomfield since 1978. Retired teacher and recreation department worker.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in health and physical education from George Williams College in Downers Grove, Ill.

Previous community involvement:

Activities director for Broomfield Relay for Life.

Volunteer with Rotary Club, Red Cross and American Heart Association. President of Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Aquatics. Broomfield Swim and Tennis Club board member. Grant writer for the City of Lafayette.

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Phone:

303-453-9420

Email:

dbeacom@broomfieldcitycoun cil.org

Background:

Moved to Broomfield in 1999.

Married to wife, Mary. Father of three grown children, Amy and David, who live in Portland, Ore,, and Dean, who lives in Boulder.

Retired from Xcel Energy legal department, and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in history from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., and Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law.

Previous community involvement:

Served on Broomfield’s Local Licensing Authority since 2005, most recently as the authority’s board chair.

Broomfield City Council has 10 members, two from each ward, who are elected to four-year terms. The mayor is elected to a two-year term. Seats in each ward are never up for re-election in the same year. City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers at the George Di Ciero City and County Building, 1 DesCombes Drive. Council meetings are open to the public and proceedings are documented and kept by the city clerk. Audio and video tapes also are made of the meetings, and can be accessed by the public by appointment with the office of the city clerk (303-464-5819). The tapes cannot be removed from city hall.

Live streaming and archived video of meetings can be viewed via broomfield.org.

View a ward map at broomfield.org/maps/ wardmap.shtml

Public officials

CHARLES OZAKI

City and County Manager 303-438-6300 cozaki@broomfield.org

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harles Ozaki was appointed city and county manager of Broomfield in 2011. Prior to that he had been deputy city and county manager since February 2002. He first joined the city as assistant city and county manager in 1982.

He received a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1971 and a master’s degree in public administration in 1976, both from the University of Colorado. He was employed by the city of Westminster from 1977 to 1980 as personnel officer and assistant to the city manager, and and worked as the circuit riding manager for the Colorado towns of Norwood and Nucla in 1980 and the towns of Collbran and DeBeque in 1981.

KEVIN STANDBRIDGE Deputy City/ County Manager 303-438-6300 manager@broomfield.org

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evin Standbridge came to Broomfield as city planning director in September 1995 from the planning department in Aurora. He was promoted to deputy director of Community Development, at the time a newly created position, in late 1999. He was named assistant city and county manager in spring 2002 and named deputy city and county manager in 2011.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from the University of Colorado in 1980, and later a master’s degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

JENNIFER HOFFMAN Assistant City and County Manager 303-438-6355 jhoffman@broomfield.org

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offman has nearly two decades of service to Broomfield, serving as Broomfield’s Court Administrator from 1999-2005. During that time, she also assisted with special projects.

From 2005 to 2009, she assisted on contracts with Broomfield’s intergovernmental relations and state government lobbying efforts.

In September 2009, Hoffman assumed the newly-created position of Assistant to the City and County Manger. Duties include city and countywide management functions, heading up intergovernmental relations, serving as head of Communications and Governmental Affairs and coordinating Broomfield’s state and federal lobbying efforts.

She has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado-Denver and a bachelor’s in political science from Metropolitan State College.

Prior to coming ot Broomfield, she was chief public relations strategist and project manager for Monaghan & Associates Inc.

BO MARTINEZ

Economic Development Director 303-464-5579 bmartinez@broomfield.org

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o Martinez is the economic development director for Broomfield. He works to establish and leverage existing networks and partnerships with the public and private sectors, greater engagement with prospective and existing businesses, sustain and increase employment, stimulate private investment and revitalization to solidify and grow Broomfield’s economic base now and for the future.

A Colorado native, Martinez brings more than 20 years of experience in community and economic development, planning, transportation, housing, redevelopment, program development and partnerships with the public and private sectors.

Before coming to Broomfield, he spent eight years with the city and county of Denver, where he served as an economic development administrator. While there, he directed Denver’s Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative, managed Business Services programs, including business expansion, business retention and Community Development Block Grant budgets, and directed commercial revitalization and public infrastructure development. Prior to Denver, he was economic development manager for the Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department.

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DAVE SHINNEMAN

Community Development Director

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ave Shinneman was named Broomfield Community Development director in December 2012.

Shinneman took the reins from Deputy City and County Manager Kevin Standbridge, who served in the dual role of deputy and director of Community Development prior to Shinneman’s appointment.

After coming to Broomfield in 2008, Shinneman was the city’s planning director, where his primary responsibilities included administration of the comprehensive plan and land use regulations. It also included coordinating the development review process and managing the city’s demographic data base.

As Community Development director he continues to oversee the planning, engineering, building, capital improvements, code compliance, transportation management and geographical information systems divisions.

Prior to Broomfield, Shinneman worked as the planning manager for Westminster and was planning administrator and principal planner for Pinellas County, Fla. He also served as community development and planning director in Oldsmar, Fla. While in Westminster, he worked on that city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the city’s sign code, and commercial design guidelines.

Shinneman earned a master’s in urban and regional planning from Florida State University and a bachelor’s in public administration and land use planning, both from Northern Arizona University.

DAVID ALLEN

Director of Public Works 303-438-6362 dallen@broomfield.org

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avid Allen was named director of Public Works in 2011. Prior to that, he had served as the department's deputy director since October 2008.

Allen has a combined 21 years of experience working in municipal public works and utilities departments. In addition to his years in Broomfield, where he focused on operations, water resources and water and wastewater treatment processes, Allen also worked for several years as director of the public works and utilities department in Northglenn. Prior to that, he was a water planning and resources manager in the public utilities department in Anaheim, Calif.

An graduate of Colorado State University, Allen earned his master's degree in civil engineering and water resources from the University of Southern California.

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KIM PFEIFER

Treasurer/Revenue Manager 303-438-6287 kpfeifer@broomfield.org

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im Pfeifer was appointed revenue manager in 2007, after serving as Broomfield property tax administrator since November 2002.

Pfeifer began her career in the Boulder County Treasurer’s Office in 1979. In 1988, she became chief accountant and moved to the position of Boulder County deputy treasurer in 1995, where she helped structure the Boulder County portion of Broomfield records when the city became a county in 2001.

Pfeifer is a longtime resident of Broomfield and attended Broomfield High School and Front Range Community College.

BILL TUTHILL

City/County Attorney 303-438-6353 btuthill@broomfield.org

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ill Tuthill was appointed city and county attorney in 2005. From 2001 to 2004, he served as county attorney for Jefferson County, after 12 years with the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office. Tuthill spent five years in private practice at a Denver firm.

Tuthill earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from Northwestern University in Illinois in 1979 and 1980. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1982.

Tuthill lives in Arvada with his wife. He has two grown children.

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PAT SODERBERG Finance Director 303-438-6313 psoderberg@ broomfieldorg

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at Soderberg was promoted to finance director in February 2009 after serving as deputy director of Finance since 2001. She joined the department in 1998.

Soderberg graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Prior to coming to Broomfield, she worked for the city of Louisville as an accounting supervisor, for the city of Thornton as senior accountant and programmer analyst, for American AgCredit Corp. as controller and for Ernst and Whinney as a staff auditor.

CLAY SHUCK

SUZANNE SMITH Director of Human Resources 303-438-6325 ssmith@ broomfield.org

Director, Recreation Services 303-460-6900 cshuck@ broomfield.org

uzanne Smith began working as a human resources officer for Broomfield in April 1994, and was appointed director of Human Resources in 2002.

A Louisville resident, Smith is a cum laude graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in public administration, public finance, urban studies and law.

An organic gardener, xeriscape enthusiast and pet lover, Smith is an advocate for adopting pets from humane societies.

lay Shuck took the helm of Broomfield’s Recreation Services in September 2016.

He brings 30 years of Parks and Recreation experience in a variety of recreation positions in Colorado Springs, where he spent 24 years and worked his way up to Aquatics Program Coordinator.

Most recently Shuck was the Deputy Manager of Recreation at the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, where he was responsible for the district’s four rec centers, four outdoor pools and program areas.

Shuck earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management both from the University of Phoenix.

Shuck’s family includes two college-age sons.

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DEBBIE OLDENETTEL

Director, Health and Human Services 720-887-2222 doldenettel@ broomfield.org

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ebbie Oldenettel has been director of Broomfield Health and Human Services since January 2007.

Oldenettel also helped open the department in 2001 as the manager of Family and Children’s Services. As the director, Oldenettel oversees Public Health and Environment; SelfSufficiency, Employment and Public Assistance Services; Family and Children’s Services; Senior Services; and Colorado State University Extension programs. Prior to Broomfield, Oldenettel worked for the U.S. Department of Justice for five years in Washington, D.C. Oldenettel graduated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs with a master’s in public administration. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Denver.

Oldenettel lives in Westminster with her husband and three children.

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JASON VAHLING

Director of Public Health 720-887-2220 jvahling@ broomfield.org

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ason Vahling is director of the Broomfield Public Health and Environment Division, a position he started on February 2014. Vahling brought more than 16 years of public health experience to Broomfield and was previously employed by the Spark Policy Institute. Prior to joining Spark, Vahling was the director of the Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Most of his career has been spent in the public sector, including 11 years at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and four years in local government.

Vahling received his master’s in public health from the University of Northern Colorado and his bachelor’s in exercise and sports science from Colorado State University.

SANDY HERBISON

Assessor 303-464-5819 assessor@broomfield.org

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andy Herbison was appointed as assessor for the city and county of Broomfield in June 2014. She leads a team of eight appraisers and administrative staff that discovers, lists, classifies and values all real and personal property in Broomfield. The Assessor’s Office also is responsible for maintaining public records, including ownership and parcel maps. The staff values more than 26,000 accounts worth approximately $8 billion dollars in market value.

The team achieves this through the use of mass appraisal techniques, application of statistical software and use of a Geographic Information System.

Herbison has a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

She has lived in Colorado since 1979. Prior to becoming an appraiser, she was a geologist for a geotechnical engineering company and worked in the health care industry. She became an appraiser in May 2001 and has held a certified general appraiser license since 2003. She was an independent fee appraiser for nine years, appraising both commercial and residential properties throughout northern Colorado. Immediately prior to being hired by Broomfield, Herbison was the commercial appraiser for the Routt County Assessor’s Office in Steamboat Springs.

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ABBY YELLMAN

Director of Library Services and Cultural Affairs 720-887-2300 library@broomfield.org

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bby Yellman took the helm of Library Services and Cultural Affairs in November 2016.

Yellman, who lived in Scottsbluff, Neb., with her husband and their two daughters, was the library director at the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library.

She began her career in library services as a Library Media Specialist for Northgate Middle School. She was employed by the North Kansas City Public Library/High School Media Center as a Library Media Specialist.

Yellman attended Graceland University in Lamoni Iowa where she got a bachelor of arts in History/Secondary Education/ Political Science.

She proceeded to get her masters in Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri

JIM CANDELARIE

Clerk and Recorder 303-464-5898 jcandelarie@broomfield.org

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andelarie was named city and county clerk in 2011, after serving as Broomfield’s elections manager since 2001. Candelarie has worked in elections since 1989.

He was at the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office from 1998 to 2001, before he was lured to Broomfield for the chance to build a county clerk’s office from scratch.

Since coming to Broomfield, Candelarie has overseen voter registration, campaign finance reporting and other election duties, while also setting and monitoring policies and procedures for the city’s records department. As clerk, he is responsible for managing the clerk’s department, the Central Records Office and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Public officials

JAMES L. BECKLENBERG

Assistant City/ County Manager 303-438-6300 E-mail: jbecklenberg@broomfield.or g

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im Becklenberg was hired as assistant city and county manager in February 2011.

His responsibilities include management of Broomfield’s information technologies, finance, city and county clerks, courts administration and assessor’s departments.

He moved to Broomfield from Pacific Grove, Calif., where he was deputy city manager.

Becklenberg also has experience as a chief financial officer, risk manager, budget manager and information technology manager.

He has a master's degree in public administration from the University of Kansas and received a bachelor's degree in public affairs from Indiana University in Bloomington. He was the 2011 recipient of the Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award from the International City County Management Association.

AMY BOCKMAN

RANDALL DAVIS

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andall Davis was first sworn in as municipal judge in July 2011. He was appointed by City Council two another twoyear term, which expires in 2015.

Davis, a Broomfield resident, serves as a Colorado senior judge, and previously served as municipal court judge for Wheat Ridge from 1988 to 2001, magistrate for Adams County District Court from 1987 to 2001, and as a Broomfield County Court Judge from 2001 to 2006.

The municipal judge is responsible for hearing misdemeanor, traffic and code violation cases.

DAVID RAMOS

County Judge 720-887-2134

North Metro Fire Rescue District Chief

udge Amy Bockman was first sworn in as Broomfield County judge in December 2006.

Before Bockman’s appointment by Gov. Bill Owens, she served as a part-time Denver County magistrate and as a Colorado State public defender.

Bockman holds undergraduate degrees in political science and communications from the University of Colorado. She graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1995 and was admitted to the bar the same year.

Bockman lives in Broomfield with her husband and children.

She’s up for retention in November 2016.

03-452-9910 dramos@northmetrofire.o rg David Ramos was appointed chief of North Metro Fire Rescue District in January 2014, having served for 30 years as a firefighter and an officer.

A native of the northern Denver area, Ramos earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Metropolitan State College and joined North Metro as a firefighter in 1984.

In addition to managing the fire district’s business affairs and operations, Ramos is leading implementation of North Metro’s new strategic plan, which calls for further enhancement of services to the community while maximizing efficiency and keeping pace with the area’s growth.

Municipal Judge 720-887-2133

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Public officials Council meetings take place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Agendas are public documents, and follow a specific order:

DAVE YOUNG

District Attorney 720-887-2199 website: adamsbroomfieldda.org

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ave Young was elected district attorney by residents of Adams and Broomfield counties in November 2012. He is responsible for the prosecution of more than 3,700 felony and 7,700 misdemeanor criminal cases each year.

As chief prosecutor for the 17th Judicial District, he is an aggressive prosecutor who is committed to working with local law enforcement agencies to guarantee the fair administration of justice and obtaining justice for victims of crime.

Young joined the District Attorney’s Office for in 2005 as a chief trial deputy and later assistant district attorney. He continues to prosecute high profile capital murder cases while supervising the staff of 64 attorneys and 102 support staff.

Young began his career as a prosecutor more than 20 years ago as a deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District for El Paso and Teller counties, where he prosecuted high profile murder cases and served as drug czar, overseeing major drug investigations in the jurisdiction.

He serves on the board for the Adams County Youth Initiative and is a member of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.

Raised in Colorado, he is a graduate of the University of Wyoming School of Law and Midwestern State University.

GARY CREAGER

Chief of Police 303-438-6400 gcreager@broomfield.org

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ary Creager was sworn in as chief in December. He came to Broomfield from Arvada, where he was deputy chief of the Arvada Police Department.

Creager has a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix, where he also is an adjunct professor of criminal justice.

He received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Northern Colorado, and also received professional leadership training at the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police at Harvard University and the Leadership in Police Organizations program.

Creager is a Colorado native.

He and his wife, Karen, have two grown sons and enjoy camping, hiking, travel, golf, and skiing.

His goals are to create an environment where police, residents, businesses and community organizations work together to keep Broomfield safe and keep people accountable.

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MONICA BRONCUCIAJORDAN Coroner 303-6591027

coronerquestions@adcogov.o rg

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onica Broncucia-Jordan was first elected Adams County coroner in November 2010. She also serves as Broomfield’s coroner.

She served as a deputy Adams County coroner from 2005 to 2009, and performed more than 1,000 autopsies during the time period. She is trained in forensic evidence collection, and has collected forensic evidence for court proceedings in numerous homicide and criminal cases.

Broncucia-Jordan is certified in the completion of death certificates by the Colorado Department of Vital Records and Statistics and is a member of the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. She received a bachelor's degree in biology form the University of Colorado.

As coroner, Broncucia-Jordan is in charge of scene investigation surrounding the circumstances of a death, including identification of the deceased, performing autopsies when needed, certification of the death and notifying next of kin.

1. Roll call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Review and Approval of Agenda 4. Petitions and Communications (ordinarily should be limited to 5 minutes) 5. Citizens’ Comments This time is reserved for comments only on matters other than the public hearings listed on the printed agenda. To accommodate all persons wishing to speak and the Council’s business, speakers are requested to limit comments to no more than three minutes.

6. Community and Event Updates 7. Consent Agenda Items placed on the Consent Agenda may be removed by any Councilmember or upon the request of any persons present at the meeting prior to adoption of the Consent Agenda. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered in order following approval of the remaining Consent Agenda items.

8. Convene as Board of Social Services 9. Convene as Board of Health 10. Convene as Broomfield Housing Authority 11. Council Business 12. Attorney’s Report 13. Manager’s Report 14. Convene as Urban Renewal Authority 15. Convene as Arista Local Improvement District Board of Directors 16. Special Reports 17. Councilmember and Mayor Requests for Future Action 18. Councilmember Reports 19. Adjournment

Center for Spine and Orthopedics: Attracting patients from around the world

By Shelley Widhalm Patients travel from around the world to the Center for Spine and Orthopedics (CSO) for clinical care in this one-stop shop setting that offers a full array of operative and non-operative services, plus convenient access to imaging services and an advanced surgical center right next door. Part of the center’s appeal is that it combines practicing with research and teaching, which keeps its practitioners abreast of the latest surgical advances and technology and assures patients that they will receive cutting edge care.

The center’s founder, spine surgeon Dr. Michael Janssen, was among the first surgeons in the nation to perform total disc replacement (TDR), having participated in the initial clinical studies. Since the FDA approved the ProDisc in 2006, Dr. Janssen has performed more than a 1,000 complex TDR surgeries and trained more than 150 surgeons worldwide to perform the procedure. Currently, he is one of the principal investigators in a clinical trial for a new disc. The trial is described in detail on the center’s website, centerforspineandortho.com.

“We do a lot for a practice our size,” says Karen Johnson, the center’s marketing director. “Our size also enables us to offer highly personalized care as

well as excellent quality.”

The physician-owned center employs 36 staff members. Partner-owners include Dr. Janssen, plus orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Isaacs, physiatrist Dr. George Leimbach, and spine surgeon Dr. Joseph Morreale. The center’s other physicians include fellowship trained surgeons Dr. Anton Zaryanov, Dr. Lucas Schnell, Dr. Matthew McAuliffe and the center’s newest physician, Dr. Eric Kuhlman, a podiatrist. The broad array of services offered range from regenerative medicine and steroid injections to arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery and total

joint replacements.

The teaching side of the center trains international fellows and surgeons from around the world.

Medical students from Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences also rotate at the center.

CSO physicians not only train future generations of spine and orthopedic surgeons, but also offer free educational programs to the public, some of which have been offered in Broomfield. Topics range from the Golfer’s Shoulder, Bunions and Chronic Back Pain to Platelet-rich Plasma therapy, among others, and can be arranged by calling 303.287.2800.

CSO’s offerings fit with Broomfield’s emphasis on healthy living, marked by outstanding recreational facilities, parks, trails and programs that support staying active and fit.

“When people come to see us, our goal is not only to treat their current condition, but to help prevent future problems, too,” says Johnson. “We want people to stay active throughout their lives.”

The Center for Spine and Orthopedics is located at 9005 Grant Street, Suite 200, in Thornton, and can be reached at 303.287.2800.

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Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities (BCAH)

Mailing: PO Box 681, Broomfield, CO 80038; Office Location: 640 Main Street, Broomfield, CO 80020; PH: 303.460.6800; Website: artsinbroomfield.org

Established in 1973, the Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities (BCAH) has 44 years in Broomfield providing assistance to community arts organizations in the form of mentoring, marketing and advertising. Since its beginning, BCAH has been a valuable asset to the Broomfield community. On November 12, 1973, the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities was recognized by the Broomfield City Council and Mayor John P. Elliot, Jr., as the “duly authorized and designated arts group of the City of Broomfield.”

BCAH is the definition of “grass roots” when it comes to unique community organizations. Its founders were ordinary citizens who were deeply committed to promoting the cultural life in Broomfield. They created this organization from a mere shared thought that support for the arts was lacking. They rolled up their sleeves, got to work and persevered in their endeavor; the current members are proud to follow their example. When it comes to supporting the cultural aspect of life in Broomfield, BCAH is there. When the public wants to know how to find cultural opportunities, BCAH is their primary resource. When a citizen has a dream or an idea concerning an arts activity, BCAH is a starting point for success.

The Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities is a volunteer-led organization, which supports approximately 327 events annually.

In 2016, there was an impressive 53,647 attendees supporting the events over the course of the year. These events were made possible thanks to the 339 volunteers, who committed 8,580 hours of their time. In addition to supporting arts organizations with events and networking, BCAH serves as a hub for connectivity and handle inquiries from the public regarding a vast range of cultural issues. By centralizing arts information and providing a supportive organization, BCAH has evolved into a valuable resource for residents, students of all ages and art lovers. To promote the cultural growth of our community, BCAH provides education, support, connection, representation, information and opportunities for participation. If you wish to be a part of this vital organization, contact BCAH today. Make a difference and support the arts in your community!

Number of employees locally: Volunteers and two part time administrative employees Year business opened: 1973 What does your company do? Provides assistance to community arts organizations in the form of fiscal agent, mentoring, marketing and advertising What do you like about being in Broomfield? Small town togetherness that fosters community involvement

How does your company connect with Broomfield? In addition to assisting arts organizations, BCAH has evolved as a valuable community resource by serving as a hub for information, networking, and providing assistance to community residents.

Interesting Facts About Broomfield’s Nonprofit for Community Arts 1) The Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities is also widely-known as BCAH. 2) For 44 years, BCAH has served the Broomfield community by presenting and supporting diverse programs for all ages from newborns to seniors and assisting with the grassroots eff fforts f of art organizations and artists.

3) BCAH’s current off ffice f is located within the historic Brunner Farm rmhouse m at which BCAH holds its popular Summer Sundays Events. Summer Sundays are free family carnival and concert events held once per month in June, July and August.

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4) A membership to BCAH is surprisingly aff ffordable f with individual and family memberships for $25.00 per year and business memberships for $50.00 per year, which include mailed newsletters covering local events as well as other benefits.

Contact BCAH or visit us online!

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A Precious Child helps establish ‘normalcy’ for kids living in poverty

By Brittany Anas The 2016 Kids Count in Colorado revealed that 180,000 Colorado children are living in poverty.

Behind those numbers, though, are stories of children, who, because of their families’ income levels, are more prone to be in poor health, less likely to graduate from high school on time and more likely to live in poverty as adults.

Enter A Precious Child, a Broomfield-based organization that works hard to make sure that children have not just their basic needs met, but also have a sense of “normalcy” in their lives. That means in addition to having clothes, backpacks and school supplies, children also receive gifts on their birthdays and during the holiday season and can participate in extracurricular activities alongside their peers, whether that’s by joining a sports team or an arts program.

The vision of A Precious Child? Every child, no matter their family’s economic status, has the opportunity to grow up to be secure and self-reliant, and a contributing member of their community, explains Carina Martin, founder and CEO of the

organization.

“Life is hard enough, and then to be a kid who has to show up not having school supplies, proper clothing or the opportunity to be like every other kid–can you imagine being that child?” Martin says.

A Precious Child has several programs that help set children up for success, allowing them to reach their full potential. For example, the “Fill A Backpack” program provided more than 11,000 backpacks with age-appropriate school supplies to children. Other programs like giveARTS and giveSPORTS provide new and gently-used equipment and supplies to kids and provides scholarships so they can play on sports teams, or join music, dance, theater and visual arts groups.

The Broomfield community has been a tremendous partner to the organization. About 500 people attend A Precious Child’s April Gala, and more than 200 golfers join the June tournament, “Golf 4 A Precious Child.” Also, an annual bowling tournament in March encourages some friendly competition between the Broomfield Police Department and the North Metro Fire & Rescue team. Additionally, a “Heroes for A Precious

Child” luncheon draws support from business and community leaders. On top of all that, Broomfield community members help out by volunteering, hosting drives and donating.

The core initiatives of the organization help build the “whole child” by connecting families with community resources and working with schools to strengthen attendance initiatives. Edussentials, another key program, has helped families access bus passes so kids can get to and from school. The program also helps cover educational expenses, whether that’s steel-toed boots for a trade school class, a home computer to write essays with, tutoring fees or paying for field trips.

As a way to make services go even further, A Precious Child works with more than 260 agency partners in Broomfield and throughout the metro area, ranging from schools, health and human services groups, churches, hospitals, shelters and fire and police departments.

A Precious Child has been serving Broomfield since 2008.

For more information or to learn how to become involved, visit APreciousChild.org.

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schools FROM PAGE 12 South of 120th Avenue and west of Sheridan Boulevard Schools with Broomfield students: Ryan Elementary, Sheridan Green Elementary, Jefferson Academy Charter, Mandalay Middle and Standley Lake High schools Superintendent: Terry Elliot Public Information Officer: Diana Wilson Phone: 303-982-6500 Address: 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden, 80401 Website: www.jeffcopublicschools.org

Ryan Elementary

Address: 5851 W. 115th Ave., Westminster, 80020 Phone: 303-982-3105 Website: sites.google.com/a/ jeffcoschools.us/ryan-elementary/ home Mascot: Hawks Principal: Kristi Shaner Grades: K-6 Start date: Aug. 17

Sheridan Green Elementary

Address: 10951 Harlan St., Westminster, 80021 Phone: 303-982-3182 Website: sites.google.com/a/ jeffcoschools.us/sheridangreen-es/ Mascot: Li’l Gators Principal: Kurt Freeman Grades: K-5 Start date: Aug. 17

Jefferson Academy Charter

Meeting at the Broomfield Community Center 280 Spader Way - Broomfield, CO

Sunday - 9am Morning Service Sunday - 10:45am Family Bible Time Sunday - 5pm Evening Service Wednesday - 7pm Bible Study and Prayer

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Address: Elementary, 9955 Yarrow St., Broomfield, 80021; Secondary, 11251 Reed Way, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-438-1011 (elementary office); 720-887-1992 (secondary office) Website: www.jajags.com Mascot: Jaguars Principals: Michael Nolan (elementary); Heather Grantham (secondary) Grades: K-12 Start date: Aug. 17

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Mandalay Middle

Address: 9651 Pierce St., Westminster, 80021 Phone: 303-982-9802 Website: sites.google.com/a/ jeffcoschools.us/mandalay-middleschool/ Mascot: Wolverines

Principal: John Schalk Grades: 7-8 Start date: Aug. 17

Standley Lake High

Address: 9300 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, 80021

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United Church of Broomfield

Holy Comforter Welcomes You.

An Open & Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ

Join Us This Sunday Worship 9am and 10:45am

Sunday Worship

825 Kohl Street, Broomfi Broomfield eld

Bring the Family!

Professionally Staffed Nursery Godly Play (Sunday School) Youth Group

1700 W. 10th Ave. • 303.466.2667 holycomforterchurch.net

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Traditional 8:00 a.m. & Contemporary 10:30 a.m.

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Pastors: Michael Blackwood & Greg Garland

Sunday School Classes 9:15 a.m.

12601 Sheridan Blvd.

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Shepherd of Love

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ALL ARE WELCOME

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Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

PASTORS: Al & Reva Ehmen Carole Kellett, Paul Ehmen

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9 a.m.

STUDENT IMPACT (grades 6-12) Weds. 7 p.m.

13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield

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CALVARY CHURCH BROOMFIELD SENIOR PASTOR, STEVE KALB Sundays at 9:30am 12700 Sheridan Blvd.

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Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes 9:20 - 10:40 a.m.

LCMS

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CALVARY CHURCH BROOMFIELD SENIOR PASTOR, STEVE KALB Sundays at 9:30am 12700 Sheridan Blvd.

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Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes 9:20 - 10:40 a.m.

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Holy Comforter Welcomes You. Join Us This Sunday Worship 9am and 10:45am

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1700 W. 10th Ave. • 303.466.2667 holycomforterchurch.net

United Church of Broomfield An Open & Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ

Meeting at the Broomfield Community Center

825 Kohl Street, Broomfi Broomfield eld

303-466-8355

280 Spader Way - Broomfield, CO

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Sunday - 9am Morning Service Sunday - 10:45am Family Bible Time Sunday - 5pm Evening Service Wednesday - 7pm Bible Study and Prayer

C. JASON WALKER, SENIOR PASTOR

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Pastors: Michael Blackwood & Greg Garland Sunday Service: 10AM www.broomfield-beautifulsaviorschools.org

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Shepherd of Love Sunday Worship

Traditional 8:00 a.m. & Contemporary 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School Classes 9:15 a.m.

12601 Sheridan Blvd.

Midway & Sheridan

303-469-2314 www.ccbroomfield.org

FELLOWSHIP PASTORS: Al & Reva Ehmen Carole Kellett, Paul Ehmen

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9 a.m.

STUDENT IMPACT (grades 6-12) Weds. 7 p.m.

13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield

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Look in your ENTERPRISE every Thursday for the weekly Broomfield worship guide!

Call Pete Christiansen at 303.410.2646 for more information.

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When gloomy days ruin plans to run, walk, bike or explore outside, residents often turn to Broomfield’s two recreation centers to elevate their heart rates.

Paul Derda Recreation Center, 13201 Lowell Blvd., offers athletics and workout options for all ages.

Adults can use workout gear, take a yoga or boot camp classes, or drop off their children at the indoor playground.

There’s also the Healthy Heart walking program, which invites seniors to circle the track at the rec center at their own pace.

The Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, also offers wellness and fitness programs, such as swim lessons, SilverSneak-

ers classes and healthy lunches for seniors.

For more information about Broomfield recreation programs, visit broomfieldrecreation.com.

‘Big backyard’

For some Broomfield residents, fitness is as easy as taking a stroll in their neighborhood.

Broomfield has been recognized as a “Playful City USA.” The designation, given by nonprofit KaBOOM! and the Humana Foundation, recognizes cities that make it easy for kids to play and be active.

Broomfield was recognized for its numerous parks with play structures, play areas that are near neighborhoods and open spaces with sidewalks and trails.

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A Passion for Travel Wee Travel is Broomfield’s full service Travel Agency

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ancy Wee’s passion is infectious. Spend a few minutes visiting with her about her job, and you’ll find yourself itching to book a trip. Even after 35 years in the travel business, much of it spent personally guiding group trips, she still gets excited about the prospect of hitting the road (or the sky, or the ocean, or the river...) again.

Wee Travel is a full service travel agency, but, as Wee explains, “people often don’t know what that means.” In short, if you have any travel need, Wee Travel can help you create the perfect trip. That includes bus tours, river cruises, theater tickets, flights, ocean cruises – you name it. Granted, you could book many of the same services online yourself, but without the personal interaction a skilled agent can provide, it’s much harder to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

While the staff at Wee Travel can assist with any kind of travel booking, they specialize in guided group trips. Most popular among these are Alaskan and Mediterranean cruises, though Wee is quick to point at that Caribbean cruises are well-liked, too. She explains that clients are fond of cruises for two reasons: one, because, apart from beverages, they’re all inclusive; and two, because they include multiple destinations, giving travelers more sight-seeing options than a single-destination trip.

Wee’s guided trips are particularly popular. Groups range in size from around 20 to nearly 100, often including a mix of friends and family who

already know one another, and fellow vacation-goers who’ve yet to meet. The advantages of a guided trip are considerable.

Wee, who is, herself, very well traveled, can make recommendations about local tourist attractions, restaurants, sites and other entertainment.

Additionally, she secures a number of amenities for her groups, including special meals, cocktail parties and other events.

“Of course, people don’t have to stick with the group,” Wee explains. Some would rather explore on their own, and that’s just fine. However, if group members would prefer to take in the sites with a knowledgeable guide, she’s there to help everyone get the most out of their trip.

On May 4th, Wee Travel will be celebrating 28 years at their current location. With deep roots in the Broomfield community, Wee Travel offers all the customer service and options you’d expect from a big business with the charm and personal attention of a small town specialty shop.

What’s more, Wee Travel is a proud member of the local community, regularly supporting various community efforts, like Dancing with the Broomfield Stars, and Broomfield Senior Resource.

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BROOMFIELD FROM PAGE 28 can participate in a free Kids’ Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 6 at Metzger Farm Open Space, 12080 Lowell Blvd. The event will offer educational opportunities, a free fishing pole and bait for participants.

“Its a chance for children to get out with their families and do something together,” Pritz said. “They don’t just go fishing, they learn a lot about fishing and fish.”

healthy eating and healthy aging events and programs.

Some of the community programs and events B Healthy Broomfield highlights include the Broomfield Days Mayor’s Cup race, a 5k race or one-mile fun run, which is just before the Broomfield Days parade on Sept. 16.

Other B Healthy events include nutrition classes that cover backyard gardening, making healthy meals B Healthy Broomfield on a budget and promoting While some residents are healthy aging through daily enthusiastic about staying meals. active, other residents To see the most updated might need more support list of B Healthy classes and and structure to seek out healthy habits, according to events, visit broomfield.org/BHealthy.

Broomfield Health and One Sunday each April, Human Services. from 8 a.m. to noon, the city HHS has launched a Pubof Broomfield and 1972 lic Health Improvement Olympic gold medalist in Plan, which outlines goals the marathon — Frank to reduce obesity and Shorter — host the annual improve overall health in Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Broomfield.

Health 5k and Health OdysThe Public Health sey Expo at the 1stBank Improvement Plan calls for Center in Broomfield. Not partnering with Broomfield only is the 5k race a Bolderorganizations to offer a Boulder qualifier, but the broader range of nutrition event’s expo offers a learnclasses, community fitness ing environment for chilevents, educational opportudren and parents alike. nities for families and more The event encourages programs to help children, families to get out and expeadults and seniors lead rience the health benefits of more active lives. participating in the race, Plan goals include: while presenting the opporIncreasing community tunity for children to outreach and public awareengage in learning about ness related to obesity prehealth. The event also vention; focuses on mental health Improving nutrition and and aims to empower parphysical activity among ticipants with a positive Broomfield residents; message about taking conEnhancing the City and trol of their own health. The County of Broomfield’s expo is free and open to the Employee Wellness Propublic. Register for the race gram; and at: Enhancing Health and frankshorterrace4kids.com.

Human Services clients’ Arts and entertainment knowledge and awareness If you are looking to be of wellness. entertained without breakBroomfield also has rolled out a program called ing a sweat, or aren’t as active as some members of B Healthy Broomfield, the community are, there is which calls for “promoting an unending a variety of and strengthening healthy entertainment options availliving” through fitness, 30 • APRIL 30, 2017 • BOOK ON BROOMFIELD

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Ashley Worthington runs through the second half of the course with her cape blowing behind her during the 2017 8th Annual Frank Shorter RACE4Kids' Health 5K & Expo held at the Broomfield First Bank Center.

Farmers Market

Cliff Grassmick / Staff Photographer

Children jump in the pool at the Paul Derda Recreation Center recently. able. Residents can look to the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library and attached Broomfield Auditorium at 3 Community Park Road, for more exciting activities to take part in.

Both the library and the auditorium feature entertainment options galore.

Almost daily, the library features story times for children, classes for adults, film showings and other amusing options.

Broomfield’s Cultural Affairs division is hosts

events featuring speakers and musical acts that represent cultures from all over the world.

The Broomfield Auditorium bolsters the city’s arts and music culture by offering a multitude of events aimed at enhancing the community’s burgeoning music and arts scene. The auditorium seats nearly 300 people and hosts a little bit of everything — dance, choirs, orchestras, films, children’s events and other musical offeringings.

A favorite outdoor feature for Broomfield residents is the extremely popular Farmers Market, held from 4 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday starting June 13 and going through the end of September.

The market takes place at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 1700 W. 10th Ave. Vendors set up near the southeast corner of U.S. 287 and west 10th Ave. The primary purpose of the Broomfield Farmers Market is to provide area residents with convenient access to high quality locally grown, farm-fresh produce sold directly by local farmers, and to provide local farmers with a direct outlet in the city for their farm produce.

The Market is a producer’s only market, so what is sold must be grown or made by the person selling it, and is grown and harvested in Colorado. All crafts should be made in Colorado, too.

Follow the market on Facebook at Broomfield Farmers’ Market at Holy Comforter.

Reliant Radon Solutions : Protecting the Broomfield area from the effects of radon

By Linda Thorsen Bond Terry Kerwin, owner and manager of Reliant Radon Solutions, says they are in the business of saving lives. Her company offers radon testing, monitoring, mitigation and inspection.

“Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste,” she said. “It is the No. 1 environmental killer in the United States. More women die from radon-induced lung cancer every year than from breast cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer combined. It’s odorless, colorless and the only way to know your radon level is to test for it.”

Kerwin said Broomfield is one of 53 Colorado counties that are considered radon hot spots. The US Surgeon General announced that indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country.

Reliant Radon Solutions’ Kerwin and project manager Crystal Lytle are two of the founding members of Women Against Radon (WAR), a campaign for Cancer Survivors Against Radon (CanSAR). CanSAR is an organization dedicated to

preventing radon-induced lung cancer and saving lives through advocacy, awareness and outreach.

“We’re targeting medical professionals, schools, science fairs, and other places so we can teach people this threat is completely preventable,” she said.

“Medical professionals ask patients about diet and smoking, but do they ask ‘Have you had your home tested for radon?’”

The EPA may begin cutting radon programs in 2018 as part of the proposed budget cuts. Kerwin is concerned that many people don’t know the danger of radon, even though approximately 21,000 people die of radon-induced cancer each year in the U.S. “It’s up to radon professionals to raise awareness and help educate and spread the word,” she said.

“That’s one of the reasons we decided to start the WAR campaign through CanSAR. We have a duty to try to spread awareness with our campaign against radon-caused cancer.”

Both Kerwin and Lytle are members of AARST, the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, and Lytle is on the national board of directors.

Kerwin said, “To test for radon we generally bring in a machine that monitors for radon continuously for 48 hours with hour by hour readings because

radon can fluctuate greatly. Then we work on monitoring and mitigation. We believe in doing things the right way. A bad system can do more damage to your health than no mitigation at all. We’ve seen a lot of venting and exhaust issues.”

Reliant Radon Solutions has a Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) approved CE credit class for realtors and holds training classes for home inspectors. They have tested over 50 Colorado schools and daycare centers and would like to test every home and daycare center in the area.

For more information about how to make a home or business safe from radon, go to reliantradon.com,11704 Teller St. in Broomfield or call 303.304.6042.

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM THE DANGERS OF RADON U.S. Surgeon general Health Advisory

“Indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. It’s important to know that this threat is completely preventable. Radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques.” January 2005

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schools FROM PAGE 26 Phone: 303-982-3311 Website: http://standleyweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/standley/html/ index.htm Mascot: Gators Principal: Jeff Pierson Grades: 9-12 Start date: Aug. 17

PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Beautiful Savior Lutheran School

Address: 6995 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-469-2049 Mascot: Stars Interim principal: James Woodburn Grades: Toddler-eighth grade

Bolder Pathway School

Address: 320 E. First Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 720-420-9266 Website: bolderpathwayschool.com Founders: Michelle and Sean Thomas Grades: 1-12; specializes in providing special education in a yearround school format.

Broomfield Academy

Address: 7203 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-469-6449 Website: www.broomfieldacademy.com Mascot: Timberwolves Principal: Susan Rajala Grades: Academic preschool through eighth grade

Holy Family High

Address: 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-410-1411 Website: www.holyfamilyhs.com Mascot: Tigers Interim principal: Matthew Hauptly Grades: 9-12

Hope Online Learning Academy

Address: 1008 Depot Hill Road, Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-469-0496 Website: www.hopeacademy.org CEO: Heather O”Mara Grades: 6-12

Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School Address: 900 Midway Blvd., Broomfield, 80020

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Graduates look at a beach all that landed in front of them during a Broomfield High School graduation ceremony at the 1stBank Center.

Phone: 303-466-4177 Website: http://school.nool.us/ Mascot: Knights Principal: Kathy Shadel Grades: K-8

Questar Academy

Address: 1008 Depot Hill Road, Unit 110 Phone: 303-469-6500 Website: not provided Mascot: none Director: Jerry Dare Grades: 6-12

PRESCHOOLS Apple Tree Christian

Website: www.balswan.org Mascot: Swans Grades: Ages 2 through kindergarten; children of all abilities are served at Bal Swan including children with special, typical and gifted needs

Cross of Christ Preschool and Kindergarten Address: 12099 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303 469-1574 Website: www.cross-of-christpreschool.org Ages: 3 to 6

The Children’s Center Preschool

Address: 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-8365 Website: http:// appletreebroomfield.org Ages: 2 ½ to 7

Address: 14076 McKay Park Circle, Broomfield 80023 Phone: 303-438-9788 Website: www.mckaychildcenter.com Ages: 3 to 5

Bal Swan Children’s Center

Address: 350 Main St. Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-4433 Website: http://www.pcofb.org/

Address: 1145 E. 13th Ave., Broomfield, 80020 Phone: 303-466-6308

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Presbyterian Preschool

Preschool.html Ages: 3 to 5

United Church of Broomfield Preschool

Address: 825 Kohl St. Phone: 303-466-8355, ext. 13 Website: www.broomfielducc.org/ ps.htm Ages: 2 ½ to 5

HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL Front Range Community College

Address: 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, 80031 Phone: 303-404-5000 Website: www.frontrange.edu School hours: Classes offered seven days a week throughout the day and evening and online.

Redstone College

Address: 10851 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 80021 Phone: 303-466-1714 Website: www.redstone.edu

Lionheart Dry Cleaners is Located in the Broomfield Town Centre.

6785 W. 120th Ave., Unit D, Broomfield • 303.469.1520 • lionheartdrycleanersbroomfield.com When Broomfield residents – and neighboring city folks, too – want the best cleaning services for their clothes and home goods, they choose Lionheart Dry Cleaners.

“We are the only on-site, in-house, full-service dry cleaner south of 144th Avenue in Broomfield,” says Lionheart Owner Mary Kay Valencia. “At other local cleaners you drop your clothes off and they send them elsewhere to be cleaned.”

Family owned & operated since 1994, Lionheart offers pickup and delivery service as well as possible same-day service. All work is performed on location.

Besides dry cleaning, Lionheart services include shirt laundry, alterations, repairs, leather cleaning, French laundry, wedding dress preparation and preservation, waterproofing, pillow restoration, household items, drapes and rugs.

“We built our business around service – going the extra mile to make sure our customers have only the best. Clothes are personal, and it is our goal every day to make sure our services are up to a standard and as close to perfection as possible.”

After all these years, Mary Kay knows

people not just as customers but as friends, neighbors, and partners in making Broomfield a better place to live.

History of Lionheart

Mary Kay started in this field more than 30 years ago for another local dry cleaner, working as a dry cleaner and pants presser. Lionheart has stayed in the same location - the northwest corner of the Broomfield Town Centre at 120th and Main. A few years later her husband, a Broomfield Police Commander, passed away. Daughter Annastasia was just starting law school and son Bill beginning his undergraduate studies at Adams State College.

“Dry cleaning was what I knew, but I was concerned that I might be too faint of heart to try it on my own.” Her kids disagreed and said, ‘You’re not faint of heart – you have the heart of a lion.’ Hence, the name.

She later became a certified Dry Cleaner with the International Fabric Institute and over the years has studied Leather Cleaning, Alterations and Wedding Dress Preservation.

Bill designed their logo and lion mascot and helped with advertising.

Annastasia has now put her law degree to work for the State of Colorado. And, 14 years ago, Bill joined his mother as a partner. Besides running most of the daily details he has become the repair, maintenance man and troubleshooter.

Lionheart has stayed in the same location – the northwest corner of 120th and Main. It has grown from just “family” to five fulltime employees and one part-time employee.

Bill and Mary Kay say, “We’re just an old-fashioned family business, and we struggle to stay that way. We feel it is important, and we consider our employees family also. If it wasn’t for those employees, both past and present, Lionheart Cleaners would not be what it is today. One of our ladies has been with us for over 7 years, and each of the women bring their own experiences and expertise with them.”

The business has evolved with the community. Their clientele today includes hotels, churches, and many of the city›s police officers, along with old and new residents.

Keeping up with the times

The Valencias are attentive to environmental concerns, and because of this strength they were called upon by the City an County of Broomfield to act as a green business consultant.

“Officials came to us to ask questions about how we ran our plant. We were green long before the word was a catch-term. There are lots of regulations in the cleaning industry: air and water pollution standards, disposals that must be adhered to. We have a lot of experience in dealing with these regulations.”

Lionheart just installed a new, hydrocarbon dry cleaning machine on its premises. “We were from day one of February 1994 environmentally conscious and safe in our cleaning practices,” says Mary Kay. “The fact that we are family owned is important for me, and so is being part of the Broomfield community. I have lived here since 1978. We have been in this location since 1994. We really appreciate the local business; some of our original customers brought their babies in to the store in their carriers, and now those babies are grown up and are bringing their babies in.”

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Broomfield Chamber of Commerce 105 Edgeview Drive, Suite 410, Broomfield, CO 80021, 303.466.1775, www.BroomfieldChamber.com

The Broomfield Chamber of Commerce has been a partner of the business community since 1960. The Chamber Team, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Leads Groups, Committees and over 400 Members work together to secure a vibrant, healthy economic climate for the community.

The Broomfield Chamber is proud to continue their partnership with the City and County of Broomfield to provide resources to start-up businesses and entrepreneurs as well as those businesses that are looking to grow. The Chamber also takes an active role in business attraction and retention in the area. Through this partnership, the Chamber continues to host a satellite location for the Front Range Community College North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center.

Various events and programs hosted by the Chamber bring like-minded business leaders together to make connections, share innovative ideas and provide a supportive

environment for business success.

The Chamber has industry experts that share their knowledge and resources, providing the tools needed for any and all stages of business including business creation and expansion.

Navigating through public policy and legislative issues while building relationships with local, state and federal officials, the Broomfield Chamber recognizes that nothing can change a business faster than legislation.

The Chamber is also working to provide solutions to regional issues for a business-friendly environment through the Northwest Chamber Alliance, our partnership with the Boulder Chamber and the Longmont Area Chamber.

Economic vitality is dependent on a foundation of relevant education and the experience necessary to develop a strong workforce. The Chamber collaborates with business leaders to define and address the needs of the community and leverage the talents and resources of their member

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businesses to foster economic opportunities for all.

Although the Broomfield Chamber still prides itself on being unique and not your ordinary chamber, the main focus moving forward is to provide the access needed by organizations and industries to continue to strengthen the business community.

The Chamber provides that access through various programs and events such as the Access Broomfield Economic Coalition, the HYPE young professionals group, the BLING women’s networking group, the Ambassador Program, Leads Groups, Taste It Broomfield, the Access Business Conference, the Broomfield Days Trade Fair and more.

Access Broomfield Chamber recognizes that each business is unique and may require different types of access for their business needs.

The Chamber welcomes a two-way dialogue so that all efforts are directly targeted towards those needs, providing the value businesses deserve for their investment.

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The Broomfield Chamber of Commerce has been a partner of local businesses and provided benefits and services since 1960. In 1961 the Broomfield Chamber took an active role in the incorporation of Broomfield. Today, over 400 businesses of all sizes and industries, representing over 20,000 employees, provide the access needed to secure a vibrant, healthy economic climate for the community.

How does you company connect with Broomfield?

The Broomfield Chamber connects businesses with the community.

Businesses range from Fortune 500 companies to businesses with less than nine employees; non-profit and for-profit organizations; companies that are business-to-business and business-to-consumer; industries from manufacturing to hospitality. Through the Chamber’s website and social media platforms, the community can find businesses and services, take advantage of savings through posted Hot Deals, find out about local events, view job postings and lodging information and learn more about what is happening in the business community. The Chamber also has community events like Taste It Broomfield and their Broomfield Chamber Trade Fair which is part of the City and County of Broomfield’s largest community event, Broomfield Days. Through our Access Broomfield Economic Coalition program, the Chamber gives the private sector an opportunity to participate in promoting the economic vitality of our community.

Not all doors provide the same access.

Businesses need access to Connections, Resources and the Community.

Businesses need access to Connections, Resources and the Community.

Established in 1960, the Broomfield Chamber has developed lasting in 1960, the Broomfield Chamber has developed lasting andleverage valuable for and Established valuable partnerships and resources that members can partnerships and resources that members cansuccess. leverage for their business success. their business The Broomfield Chamber has built a strong relationship with businesses ofwith all sizes from The Broomfield Chamber has built a strong relationship local various industries, along with community, local and stateorganizations government officials government officials, the the community, non-profit and and non-profit organizations. businesses of all sizes from various industries.

The Broomfield Chamber exemplifies the passion commitment of the business of The Broomfield Chamber exemplifies the and passion and commitment community to help others reach their goals and celebrate success. the business community to help others reach their goals and celebrate success, providing the access needed to sustain economic vitality.

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