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In ‘Win Win Win’

Wanco, a leading manufacturer ofhighway safety and traffic controlproducts located at 5870 TennysonStreet in southeast Arvada, had aproblem. Established in 1984 andemploying over 200 people, thehighly successful company had out-grown its facility. Unfortunately, theycouldn’t expand, as their propertyabutted the Hyland Hills Parks andRecreation District (Hyland Hills).

The City of Arvada had a problem.Wanco is one of the largest employ-ers in the community and the Citywas at risk of losing this valuableeconomic partner.

Hyland Hills had a problem - 86acres of undeveloped property thatwas on a long-term plan for ClearCreek Valley Regional Park, but hadlimited immediate funding identifiedthat would enable the project tomove forward quickly.

Sometimes, looking at a problemin a different way can create an unex-pected solution that results in a winfor everyone involved.

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construction. See page 22 for more information.

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District TwoMark McGoff

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Don Allard303-420-6559(h)

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The Arvada Report February/March 2015

New Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utility Rates for 2015

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As part of the 2015 budget, theArvada City Councilapproved increases for water

and sewer services. These ratesbecame effective on January 1, 2015. • Water rates will increase by 2%

to $3.53 per 1,000 gallons. Therate change will result in anadditional $0.71 per month($8.52 per year) to the averagesingle family owner.

• Wastewater rates will increaseby 3% to $4.49 per 1,000 gal-lons. The rate change will resultin an additional $0.65 per month($7.80 per year) to the averagesingle family owner.

• Stormwater rates will increase

by 2%. The rate change willresult in an additional $0.10 permonth ($1.20 per year) to theaverage single family owner. The City bills every two months

for water and sewer service. Theeffects of the proposed changes on acustomer’s bill will vary dependingupon the amount of water used andthe amount of sewage generated bythat customer. The City examinesand adjusts rates on an annual basis.For Arvada customers living insidethe City, the rates are among thelowest in the metro area.

The Arvada Water, Wastewater,and Stormwater Utilities are fundedthrough rates and new tap fees, not

taxes. The City does not make aprofit on these services or use thefunds generated for anything otherthan providing water and sewerservices. The rates are designed torecover the costs of providing reli-able, high-quality water service; toefficiently remove, treat, and dis-pose of sewage generated by ourcustomers; and to safely dischargestormwater into local waterways.

The rate increases are due tohigher raw water costs, energyincreases, higher pricing for goodsprocured from outside vendors, andthe steadily increasing need forrehabilitation and replacement ofinfrastructure.

Have you visited Arvada City

Hall recently? A number of

construction projects are

underway, with the purpose of

enhancing customer service as well

as better connectivity for City

employees.

A major change that was com-

pleted in December was the reloca-

tion of the City's Utility Billing

Division from the Annex Building

to the first floor of City Hall. Utility

customers (water, sewer, and

stormwater services) who need to

pay bills in person are now able to

come directly to City Hall. Visitors

will notice a big change in the first

floor atrium area where the Utility

Billing staff are now located.

Construction is also occurring on

the second and third floors of City

Hall. A number of divisions are

being relocated in order to consoli-

date work areas and streamline

processes.

New Look at City HallThe new Utility Billing counter at City Hall.


The City of Arvada has joined

Next Century Cities, a bipar-

tisan, city-to-city initiative

dedicated to ensuring the availabili-

ty of next-generation broadband

Internet for all communities.

“Broadband is quickly becoming

essential for both Arvada businesses

and residents–on par with water,

wastewater, power, and other

municipal services,” stated Mayor

Marc Williams. “The strategic goals

adopted by the Arvada City Council

cannot be achieved without includ-

ing broadband as part of the equa-

tion.”

The City’s strategic plan

includes the following initiatives:

• By 2015, 90% of street recon-

struction and new street con-

struction projects located on

the City Conduit Map will

include conduits for fiber

optics and dry utilities.

• By 2019, 97% of the geographic

area of the City will have wired

or mobile high-speed network

connectivity for City employees

who provide City services.

• By 2019, 90% of urban centers

and corridors will have high-speed

internet connectivity available to

residents, businesses, and visitors.

To date, 50 cities across the

country have joined Next Century

Cities, recognizing the importance

of leveraging gigabit-level Internet

to attract new businesses and create

jobs, improve health care and edu-

cation, and connect residents to new

opportunities. For more information

on Next Century Cities, visit

www.nextcenturycities.org.

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Arvada Center Spring Break Camps for ChildrenAges 5 - 12, March 23 - 27ARVADA CENTER, 6901 WADSWORTH BOULEVARD

Arvada Joins Next Century CitiesNATIONWIDE INITIATIVE SUPPORTS BROADBAND INVESTMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Looking for something fun and educational for your

child to experience over spring break this year?

Well, look no further! The Arvada Center has

brought back the most popular teachers from our wildly

successful summer camp program.

These inspiring and creative camps offer experiences

in drama and visual arts for ages 5 -12. Drama camps

include Play in a Day, Improv Comedy, Passport toSeussville, and On-Camera Acting. Visual Art camps

include Cartooning Fun, Space Pirates, Roller CoasterDesign, and more. Children will have the opportunity to

explore their creative side, discover new interests, and

most importantly, have fun!

Times and Dates

Registration is underway. Camp runs March 23 - 27,

from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Students may also

sign up for a Lunch Bunch session from 12 -1 p.m.

and/or an After Camp program from 4 - 5 p.m. The

extended day activities are a perfect solution for busy

parents looking to keep their children active over spring

break.

For more information:

Download a catalog: arvadacenter.org/education

Email: [email protected]

Call: 720-898-7200

13th Annual Kite Festival Returns to Stenger

Sports Complex!Sunday, April 12

(rain date April 19)10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Stenger Soccer Complex,W. 58th Avenue and Quail Street

Let’s go fly a kite! The whole familywill enjoy this fun, free event celebrat-ing the artistry of kite flying. Bringyour own kite or purchase a kit at theevent. The Kite Festival also includesjumping castles, face painters, balloonartists, community booths, food ven-dors, and music.

While the Stenger Sports Complexoffers plenty of free parking, walkingor biking to the event is encouraged!

The annual Kite Festival is pro-duced by the City of Arvada FestivalsCommission. For more informationvisit www.arvadafestivals.com or call720-898-7403.

The high cost of some pre-

scription drugs can be a

heavy burden, particularly

to people without health insurance

or whose health insurance does not

cover prescription drugs.

Since 2009, the City of Arvada,

in partnership with the National

League of Cities (NLC) and CVS

Caremark, has made available a

Prescription Drug Discount

Program that offers an average sav-

ings of 20% off the retail price of

prescription drugs. The Program is

offered at almost all chain pharma-

cies, as well as some independent

pharmacies, throughout the United

States. Residents pay the negotiated

discount price offered through the

program or the pharmacy’s retail

price, whichever is lower.

There is no cost to sign up and

no restrictions based on age, income

level, or existing health coverage.

Cards are available at Arvada

City Hall or may be printed

off the program website at

www.caremark.com/nlc.

The Program is easy to use.

Residents simply need to show their

card when purchasing medication at

one of the many participating phar-

macies. City residents and their

family members can use the card

any time their prescriptions are not

covered by insurance.

For more information, visit

www.caremark.com/nlc or call

toll-free 1-888-620-1749.


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Since Arvada joined the Program in 2009, a total of 2,525 prescriptions

have been filled saving Arvada residents $59,124.34.

Need Assistance with Prescription Drug Costs?

Attend a kite-building class at Majestic ViewNature Center. Call 720-898-7405 for details.


Finance Department Awarded for

Excellence

For the 30th consecutive year, the

City of Arvada’s Finance Department

received the Certificate of

Achievement for Excellence in

Financial Reporting from the

Government Finance Officers

Association. This award recognizes

the City’s Comprehensive Annual

Financial Report (CAFR) as being

easily readable and efficiently organ-

ized, while satisfying generally

accepted accounting principles and

applicable legal requirements.

Judy Schmidt Named Internship

Supervisor of the Year

Judy Schmidt, Water Quality

Administrator with the Utilities

Department, was named the

Internship Supervisor of the Year by

the Metropolitan State University

(MSU) Denver Applied Learning

Center. To be selected for the award,

an individual must have supervised an

MSU Denver intern and provided an

exceptional learning experience for

that intern. Supervisors are nominated

by their student interns.

Schmidt served as the supervisor

for MSU Denver intern Kindra

Greentree. She assisted Kindra in

gaining experience in all aspects of

her Water Quality Administrator posi-

tion including field work, data entry,

lab analysis, and customer relations.

Kindra stated, “Judy has inspired me

and shown me her ability to excel in

the workplace, whether through inter-

office relationships and gaining full

respect from her coworkers, or by

always going above and beyond the

call of duty to be sure that we are

being efficient and effective in our

everyday tasks.”

Sergeant A.J. DeAndrea Honored

by Colorado Attorney General

On December 19, Colorado

Attorney General John Suthers pre-

sented Arvada Police Sergeant A.J.

DeAndrea with the 2014 Excellence

in Law Enforcement Award. Sergeant

DeAndrea’s nomination was submit-

ted by members of the Arvada Fire

Protection District who summarized

his work over the years related to

active and school shooters, along with

the single officer response training,

and most recently regarding the com-

bined Police/Fire rescue training.

Employee of the Quarter

Ben Zera, a Custodian with the

Public Works Department, was select-

ed as the employee of the fourth quar-

ter. He was specifically recognized for

his professionalism, outstanding atti-

tude, and exceptional work. Ben is

known for his positive and helpful

demeanor who always has a smile on

his face and a warm greeting for

everyone he encounters.

City Employees, Doing Great Things

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Kindra Greentree, left, and Judy Schmidt

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers,left, and Sergeant A. J. DeAndrea

Ben Zera

Employee of the Year

School Resource Officer Gordon Beesley was named the

City of Arvada Employee of the Year. He was recognized

specifically for making a tremendous difference in the life

of a special needs student at Oberon Middle School. Officer

Beesley procured a bicycle for the student, but the boy’s

mother expressed concern about him riding to school alone.

Officer Beesley rode his bike to the boy's house and the two

rode to school together. Officer Beesley also rode his bike

home with the boy that day. This story was posted on the

Police Department’s Facebook page and received tens of

thousands of “likes” and “shares.”

Team of the Year

The Essential Home Repairs Program team, composed of

William Quintanilla, Housing Rehab/Loan Specialist;

Cherrie Maltos, Housing Services Specialist; and Wendy

Brazzell, Administrative Specialist; was named the City of

Arvada Team of the Year.

Every year since 1990, the Essential Home Repairs

Program team has received a 100% approval rating in a sur-

vey distributed to homeowners who benefitted from the

Essential Home Repairs Program. The survey ascertains the

homeowner’s satisfaction with the program, the contractors,

and City staff.

Attention Seniors Age90+ Years Young! Don’t miss the 11th annual High Tea for Seniors (ages 90+)

March 14, 2 - 4 p.m.

Community Recreation Center

6842 Wadsworth Boulevard

Reservations Required by Friday, February 27

Call 720-898-7400

• Enjoy tasty foods, elegant desserts, and tea served

from fancy and unique teapots.

• Entertainment provided by the Sentimental Sounds

Swing Band.

• Seniors may invite one guest of any age to attend.

Presented by the Arvada Festivals Commission in

partnership with Visiting Angels and Springwood

Retirement Community.


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Left to right: Wendy Brazzell, Cherie Maltos, and William Quintanilla.Officer Gordon Beesley and student.

Thank You

Deputy Chief Gary Creager retired from the ArvadaPolice Department on December 2, 2014 after 32years of service, but he isn’t slowing down. He

started as Chief of Police for the City and County ofBroomfield on December 15. Creager served in myriadcapacities while at the Arvada Police Department andwhile we miss his experience and leadership, we look for-ward to working with him in his new capacity.

The Arvada PoliceDepartment’s section of The

Arvada Report is published bythe City of Arvada with contentprovided by the Arvada PoliceDepartment as a service to thecitizens of Arvada.

Contact Numbers

Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . .911

Non-Emergency

Reporting . . . . .720-898-6900

Office of

the Chief . . . . .720-898-6650

Records

Department . . .720-898-6920

Investigations . .720-898-6700

Media

Relations . . . . .720-898-6654

Arvada Police Chief Don Wicknamed Edward Brady, a 20-yearveteran of the Department, the new

deputy chief.“Ed has been a long-time, trusted, and

vital member of the Department,” saidChief Wick. “He worked very hard to earnthis promotion and I am confident that hewill provide a high level of leadership forthe organization.”

Brady began his career in Arvada in1994 as a patrol officer. In 1999, he movedinto the Criminal Investigation Bureau as adetective assigned to the West Metro DrugTask Force. He was promoted to Sergeantin May 2003 and Commander in 2007.

As a Commander, he served in a varietyof capacities including AdministrativeCommander, Sector Commander, FieldTraining Commander, Animal Management Commander, and Accreditation Manager.He also assisted as the back-up Public Information Officer.

Brady holds a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Coloradoand BA in Political Science from Colorado State University.

Deputy Chief Brady will serve as the Field Services Deputy Chief. He joins LynnJohnson, who is the Administrative Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Brady replaces Gary Creager, who retired earlier this month from theArvada Police Department after 32 years to become the Chief of the City and Countyof Broomfield.


Arvada Police Department

8101 Ralston Road

Arvada CO 80002

720-898-6900

www.arvadapd.org

Ed Brady Named New Deputy Chief

Brady

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With the appointment of a new deputy chief, there have been several

recent promotions at the PoliceDepartment.New Commanders Mark Nazaryk

and Jeff Monzingo

Mark Nazaryk was promoted tothe rank of Commander in fall 2014.He had been a Sergeant with theDepartment since 1998 and a mem-ber of the Department since October1990. Commander Nazaryk is cur-rently assigned to the Baker (centralArvada) sector. Prior to joining theArvada PD, Commander Nazarykworked for the Wheat Ridge PoliceDepartment for four years and twoyears with the Gunnison CountySheriff’s Office. CommanderNazaryk is a certified firearmsinstructor and teaches firearm safetyto officers from across the state. Healso served on the Jefferson CountyRegional SWAT team. CommanderNazaryk holds a B.A. in Sociologyand Athletic Coaching from WesternState College in Gunnison,Colorado.

Commander Jeff Monzingo hasbeen a member of the Arvada Policesince 1996 and was previously pro-moted to Sergeant in 2006. Duringhis tenure, he has worked as a patrol

officer, motorcycle officer in thetraffic unit, Drug RecognitionExpert, and as a Detective in theCriminal Investigations Bureau.Commander Monzingo began hiscareer in law enforcement with theFederal Heights Police Departmentin 1994. Commander Monzingowelcomes public feedback and maybe reached via email at jeff-m@

arvada.org.

New Sergeants Clint Burhorn and

James Dixon

The Arvada Police also promot-ed two new sergeants recently.

Sergeant James Dixon has beenwith the Arvada Police Departmentsince 2007. Since joining the

Department, he has served in a vari-

ety of capacities including patrol

officer, field training officer, and

general assignment detective.

Sergeant Dixon also serves on the

Jefferson County Critical Incident

Response Team which responds to

critical and fatal accidents through-

out Jefferson County. Prior to join-

ing the Arvada PD, Sergeant Dixon

was a police officer with the Peoria,

Arizona Police Department from

2001-2007. Before that, he was with

the Avondale, Arizona Police

Department. Sergeant Dixon earned

his BS in Public Safety Administration

from Grand Canyon University in

2006.

Clint Burhorn has been a mem-

ber of the Arvada Police

Department since January 2001.

Since joining the Arvada Police,

Sergeant Burhorn has served as a

patrol officer, field training officer,

and most recently as a general

assignment detective in the

Criminal Investigations Bureau.

Sergeant Burhorn has a BA in

Political Science from the

University of Pennsylvania in

Philadelphia and a Masters in

Criminal Justice from the

University of Cincinnati.

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Nazaryk

Monzingo

Dixon

Burhorn

Promotions Abound at Arvada Police Department


It’s the New Year, and a goodtime to update your family’spet license. The Arvada Police

Department reminds residents thata pet license is required inJefferson County.

To help make it easier to obtainyour furry friend’s license, theArvada Police Department offerspet licensing at all Arvada Policelocations:

• Headquarters at Arvada CityHall, 8101 Ralston Road

• Lake Arbor Community Station,8110 Vance Drive

• West Woods CommunityStation, 6644 Kendrick DriveBring your pet’s rabies vaccina-

tion certificate and spay/neuter cer-tificate (if applicable). Those want-ing to complete the licensing formprior to arrival may download it at

www.petdata.com/assets/pdf/

FAS_application.pdf

The cost for licensing a pet is$15 for neutered or spayed pet peryear and $30 for non-altered pets.Residents may also renew theiryearly registration and get replace-ment tags if they lose one.

For more information, pleasecall Animal Management at 720-

898-6850.

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NortheyScholarshipApplications

The Northey Foundation isaccepting scholarship applica-tions for the 2015-2016 schoolyear.

The W. Michael NortheyFoundation honors the memoryof Arvada Police Officer MichaelNorthey by investing in the youthof Arvada through the scholar-ship program. Students can beawarded up to $2,000 per calen-dar year.

Applications are due by March15, 2015 and can be downloadedat www.arvadapd.org. Click onAbout Us, then the NortheyFoundation.

Remember to Renew Your Four-Legged Family Members’ Annual License

Have you ever wanted tolearn more about theArvada Police Department

or to get an inside look at polic-ing? Your chance to do so is herewith the Spring 2015 ArvadaPolice Department’s Citizen’sPolice Academy (CPA).

The Academy meets on 12 con-secutive Wednesdays betweenMarch 11 and May 20, 2015.Classes are held in both classroomand field settings, and give partici-pants insight into many aspects ofpolice work including the opportu-nity to do a ride-along with anArvada officer.

CPA instructors include policeofficers and other PoliceDepartment employees who lec-ture, teach, and provide hands-onparticipation in such areas as traffic

stops, crime scene investigation,building searches, and officer sur-vival. Other topics covered includeinternal affairs, media relations,preserving evidence, SWAT, anddispatch.

The CPA also educatesAcademy participants about com-munity problem solving, availabili-ty of police resources, law enforce-ment tools, and community pro-grams.

Those interested in participatingin the CPA should visitwww.arvadapd.org to completean application form. The ArvadaPolice Department will conduct acriminal background investigationon each applicant. The CPA isoffered twice per year and classsize is limited. For more informa-tion please call 720-898-6660.

Limited Spaces Available in Spring

2015 Citizens Police Academy

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Many people give little

regard to their online secu-

rity when using e-com-

merce or even just surfing the web

on their phones or tablets. FBI

Director James Corney stated on 60Minutes, “The Internet is the most

dangerous parking lot imaginable.”

Unfortunately, many of those who

heed the warning have already been

a victim of cybercrime before they

have increased awareness about

information sharing.

Being connected to technology

and the Internet is convenient but

not without its dangers. Simple

measures like these can save you

frustration, time and money:

• Maintain an up –to-date antivirus

program.

• Run anti-spyware software regu-

larly.

• Confirm the address of an email

sender.

• Check before you click on send-

ing or receiving email.

Finally, be extra cautious of any

public Wi-Fi networks you join. You

can run the risk with public Wi-Fi

that a hacker could be monitoring

messages or websites to capture

your username and password.

Information from Dr. Adnan A.Chawdhry with the American MilitaryUniversity teaching in the areas ofmanagement information systems andvirtualization security.

Ralston House - 25 Years in Arvada -

A Mission to Remember

Are You Protecting Yourself Online?

Every child deserves to feel

safe at home in a safe com-

munity. For 25 years,

Ralston House Child Advocacy

Center has served the Arvada com-

munity, assisting investigators to

stop child abuse and help child vic-

tims and their families heal from

traumatic events. While Ralston

House continues to provide the

same excellent, high quality servic-

es, they have just updated and

shortened their mission statement.

Stop the Abuse. Start the Healing.

Ralston House works with law

enforcement, human services, and

the community to provide a safe

place to investigate child abuse and

ensure victim services for children

who have been physically or sexual-

ly abused or who have witnessed

violence. Ralston House provides

education and outreach to prevent

child abuse. Ralston House's mis-

sion is to stop the abuse and start

the healing.

For more information about

Ralston House, visit www.ralston

house.net.

To support the work of Ralston

House and to show your support of

children who have been abused,

become involved in the annual

Pinwheel Project scheduled for

Child Abuse Prevention Month in

April. Learn how you can “plant”

your own pinwheel garden this

spring to support child victims of

abuse, by calling Ashley L. Lapp,

Ralston House Development

Officer, at 720-898-6744.

Before we answer that question,

let us first state the obvious. The

lakes and ponds here in Arvada

are not the best place for you to take

your kids ice skating. Even though the

ice may look strong enough to hold you,

it probably isn’t that strong because of

the melting and refreezing that we expe-

rience during a typical Colorado winter.

With that said, let’s talk about what you

should do IF you fall through the ice

and no one else is around.

Step 1: BRACE YOURSELF.

As soon as you realize that you are

going in, hold your breath. The shock of

hitting the cold water will be bad

enough without inhaling water as well.

Step 2: KEEP YOUR HEAD.

Your body will react to the frigid

water by going into “cold shock.” You

will automatically start to hyperventi-

late, and experience involuntary gasping

and bodily responses such as high blood

pressure and pulse rate. Stay calm.

ArvadaFire Protection

District


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What Should I Do if I FallThrough the Ice?

The Arvada Fire ProtectionDistrict’s section of TheArvada Report is published bythe City of Arvada with con-tent provided by the ArvadaFire Protection District as aservice to the citizens ofArvada. The City of Arvada isnot responsible for the accura-cy of the information con-tained in this section of TheArvada Report.

Board of Directors

Edward G. (Ted) TerranovaPresident

Thomas D. (Tom) McAdamVice-President

Robert (Bob) Loveridge Secretary

Mathew M. (Matt) KramerTreasurer

Jeffrey E. (Jeff) Van Es Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

ArvadaFire Protection District

7903 Allison Way • Arvada, CO 80005

303-424-3012www.arvadafire.com

fireprotection district

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What Should I Do if Someone Else Falls Through the Ice?

People in decent physical shape can

last between two and five min-

utes—sometimes longer—before

they start to lose their strength.

Step 3: STAY AFLOAT.

Tread water and lean slightly

back to make it easier for you to

float. Don’t worry about trying to

get out at first, just focus on staying

afloat and not drowning. If you

have a heavy backpack that is

pulling you down, take it off.

Step 4: CONTROL YOUR

BREATHING.

The gasping that comes with the

cold shock could last up to four

minutes. Try to get to your normal

breathing pattern as quickly as pos-

sible to conserve your energy.

Concentrate on slowing your

breathing down and, if possible,

take deep breaths.

Step 5: POSITION YOURSELF

ON THE STRONGEST ICE

SHELF.

You know that the edge of the

ice hole is weak but the strongest

ice is probably the part that you

were standing on just before you

fell in.

Step 6: PUSH UP.

Using your arm and shoulder

muscles, push up on that ice shelf to

try and get as much of your body

out of the water as possible.

Step 7: KICK AND SWIM.

Once you get out of the water as

much as possible, lean forward on

the ice to a horizontal position and

kick your feet as if you are swim-

ming. As you do this, use your arms

and elbows to push and pull your-

self out of the hole.

Step 8: ROLL AWAY FROM

THE HOLE.

Don't stand up right away. The

ice around the hole may be weak, so

you want to distribute your weight

over as much area as possible. Roll

away from the hole or crawl on

your belly until you are several feet

from the hole. After that, you can

crawl on your hands and knees until

you are certain you are out of dan-

ger. Only then should you stand up.

Step 9: RETRACE YOUR

FOOTSTEPS.

Try as hard as you can to go

back the way you came. The ice

you crossed earlier held up under

your weight until the breaking

point.

Step 10: WARM UP AND CALL

9-1-1.

Severe hypothermia actually

takes quite a while to set in, but it's

critical to get warm as soon as pos-

sible, even if you don't feel particu-

larly cold (you will probably be

numb). If you're in the wilderness,

start a fire. Otherwise, get indoors

or inside a warm car as soon as pos-

sible. Get medical attention prompt-

ly, even if you don't feel like you

need it.

We hope that you will never find

yourself in this position, but if you

do, you now have the steps that are

necessary to save your own life.!


While out for your daily walk around your

local pond, you notice that someone has fallen

through the ice. Do you know what to do? The

first step is to stay calm and resist the urge to

get out on the ice yourself. The second step is to

call 9-1-1. Someone in the area has a cell

phone if you don’t. Remember that dispatchers

do not know where you are when you call from

a cell phone. Be sure to at least know the cross

streets in the area. Once rescuers have been

called, follow these easy steps: Preach, Reach,

Throw, Row, and Go.

Step 1: PREACH. Talk to the victim. Encourage

them to fight to survive and reassure them that

help is on the way.

Step 2: REACH. Try to reach for the person, but

only if you can do so safely and without getting

in a position where you may fall in as well. Use

a tree branch, a ladder, rope, or jumper cables

to reach for the victim from shore.

Step 3: THROW. Toss one end of a rope or

something that will float to the victim. Have

them tie the rope around themselves before they

are too weakened by the cold to hold on to it.

Step 4: ROW. If there is a canoe or a small boat

on shore, you can use that to safely get out to

offer help. It’s not a bad idea to attach some

rope to the boat, so others can help pull you

and the victim to safety.

Step 5: GO. By now, you should hear the res-

cuers arriving at the scene. If so, do not get out

on the ice. Continue to talk to the victim and

reassure them that you can hear the rescuers

arriving on scene. This step is reserved as a last

resort to save the victim when trained rescuers

are still a long way out. A non-professional

shouldn’t go out on the ice to perform a rescue

unless all other basic rescue techniques have

been ruled out. !


Your smart phone can do so

many things—from keep-

ing your life on schedule,

to checking your social media sta-

tus, and even playing games. Now

your phone can help you save a life.

In 2013, we launched the Arvada

Fire Channel on the smart phone

application PulsePoint. This free

app, which is available in your

phone’s app store, will notify regis-

tered users of a cardiac arrest that

has occurred in a public place that

is within walking distance. (You

will NOT be

notified to respond to someone’s

private residence and you will not

need to drive.)

The app will give the citizen

responder mapping directions, noti-

fy you of any automatic external

defibrillators (AEDs) that are in the

area, and provide the radio traffic of

emergency responders.

When a person goes into sudden

cardiac arrest, their heart, lungs, and

brain no longer receive the oxygen

they need to survive. For every

minute that they do not receive

chest compressions, their chance of

survival decreases by 10%. Quick

math would tell you that

they would have zero

chance of survival after just

10 minutes. That is why it is

so important to get this

process started before emer-

gency responders arrive on

the scene.

You do not need to per-

form mouth-to-mouth resusci-

tation to participate in this pro-

gram. To sign up for this app,

you need only be willing to

perform “Hands-Only” CPR.

According to the American

Heart Association, Hands-Only

CPR has been shown to be as

effective as conventional CPR in

the first few minutes of an out-of-

hospital sudden cardiac arrest.

Have you been trained in CPR but

your card has expired? No prob-

lem. You do not need to be CPR

certified to participate in this pro-

gram. The Good Samaritan Law

covers anyone who is willing to

help as long as they do not attempt

to do more than they are trained to

do.!

Your Smart Phone Could Save a Life

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Youth at Risk forScald Burns

Although scald burns can happento anyone, young children are partic-ularly vulnerable. A scald burn is anyburn that is caused by heated fluidssuch as water. While these types ofburns can happen anywhere, homeis the most common location. Scaldburns can occur from hot drinks suchas coffee or hot chocolate or eventhe hot water that comes out of thefaucet. The most common tempera-ture set for water heaters is 120degrees. At that temperature, itwould take about five minutes toburn the skin of an average adult.But, heat that water up to about 140degrees for your coffee and youcould have a burn injury in less thanfive seconds.

Young children have thinner skinthan adults, resulting in faster anddeeper burns. Additionally, becausethe child is smaller than an adult, thesame cup of coffee that is spilled willcover a larger percentage of thechild’s body surface.

So, to prevent your child fromreceiving a scald burn, set your waterheater to 120 degrees (or just belowthe medium setting), create a “nokids zone” around the stove, keephot drinks away from the edge of thetable, and use the back burners withthe pot handles turned away fromthe front of the stove.!


The Board of the ArvadaFire Protection District hasadopted the 2015 budget.

The following items detail someof the things that this new budg-et will allow us to accomplish:

• Realignment of the LifeSafety Division to ensure itcan accomplish its mission ofdelivering state-of-the-artservices to citizens and devel-opers. A total of two addition-al personnel are included,allowing us to divide theDivision into two pillars:Code Enforcement andInvestigations, andCommunity Risk Reduction.

• Realignment of two finan-cial staff positions. AnAccounting Clerk positionwill provide basic functionssuch as accounts payable andreceivable, payroll, and man-agement of petty cash. TheController position will beresponsible for the protectionof company assets, the cre-ation of accurate and timelyfinancial statements, theplacement of effective checksand balances, coordinationand support of forward plan-ning, financial analysis ofoperations, management ofcompany cash, and prepara-tion of required governmentreturns.

• Salary adjustments of 1%in 2015 for most personnel.

• Capital Improvement proj-ects. The 2015 budgetincludes:• Ground drainage system at

Station 7, W. 80th Avenueand Alkire Street.

• Construction of offices forthe Life Safety Division toaccommodate the additionof two positions asdescribed above.

• Purchase of new SCBA airmasks, the first of twosteps to replace ourSCBA. The 2016 budgetwill include a proposal toreplace the packs and bot-tles. These new maskshave many improvements,including a higher temper-ature resistance.

• Annual installment for debt

service for a loan that will bepaid off in 2022. The debtservice covered numerouslarge scale construction proj-ects including:• Construction of Stations

Two, Seven, and Eight.• Remodel and additions to

Stations Four, Five, andSix.

• Remodel of the trainingcenter and addition of newburn building.

• Construction of new main-tenance shop.

• Purchase of new software

for the Life Safety Divisionto be used for inspections,permitting, new construction,and preplanning. This soft-ware will streamline theseprocesses, making our per-sonnel much more effectivein the performance of theirduties. The 2015 AFPD budget can

be viewed at the District’s web-site at www.arvadafire.com

(hover over “About Us,” thenclick on “Important District

Documents”). It is a comprehen-sive document that provides anexcellent overview of our organi-zation.

If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contactme at 303-424-3012, [email protected].!

Single-Load Soap PacketsDangerous to Kids

Liquid soap packets are attractive to children because

they are soft and colorful and resemble familiar items like

candy, toys, and teething products. Unfortunately, children

who are exposed to the chemicals in these packets are at risk

of serious injury. Some of the chemicals in these soap packets

are toxic. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

(CPSC) is advising parents to lock up these soap packets and

keep them away from children.

In 2012, CPSC staff found about 500 incidents involving

children and adults who were injured by the product. Children

have required hospitalization from ingesting the product due

to loss of consciousness, excessive vomiting, drowsiness,

throat swelling, and difficulty breathing (requiring a breathing

tube). Eye contact with detergent from ruptured packets has

also resulted in medical treatment for severe irritation and

temporary vision loss due to ocular burns.

Because these packets dissolve quickly and release highly

concentrated toxic chemicals when contacted with water, wet

hands, or saliva, consumers are strongly urged to always han-

dle laundry packets carefully and with dry hands.

The CPSC recommends three safety steps to prevent poi-

soning and eye injuries. First, do not ever let kids handle these

packets. Next, keep the packets sealed in their original pack-

aging and make sure that they are locked up and out of a

child’s sight and reach. Finally, if a child is suspected of swal-

lowing the soap or it gets exposed to their eyes, immediately

contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or 9-1-1.!

From the ChiefCHIEF JON GREER

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Arvada Center DigitalMedia Lab TakesAnother Step Forward

The Gates Family Foundation has awarded a $15,000

grant in support of a proposed digital media project

at the Arvada Center.

The project would convert the Center’s outdated and

underutilized darkroom and photography studio to a state-

of-the-art digital media lab, and also upgrade all Arvada

Center classrooms. The grant from the Gates Family

Foundation is contingent upon raising the total funds neces-

sary for the project. Combined with a $35,000 challenge

grant from the Boettcher Foundation and a generous indi-

vidual pledge of $40,000, $90,000 has been raised towards

the total project cost of $400,000.

The proposed digital media lab would expand the num-

ber of students the Arvada Center can serve and would pro-

vide access to current digital media technology to students

who are unable to purchase the hardware and software

themselves. For more information about this project,

contact Leanne Cadman at 720-898-7227 or

[email protected].

A Chocolate AffairArvada’s love affair with all things chocolate returns for the 14th year

on Saturday, February 7 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Olde Town Arvada.

Produced by the Arvada Festivals Commission and Historic Olde Town

Arvada, this tasty event features:

The Taste of Chocolate - There will be four locations where you will

find our chocolatiers: Arvada Library, Rising Church Gym, Historial Society,

and the School House kitchen and libations. Sample chocolate-based food

and drink. Face painting and balloon artistry is available for little choco-

late lovers, with story time at the Library. Tickets are $1 each or 6/$5.

Proceeds benefit Ralston House, an advocacy center for children who are

victims of abuse or neglect.

The Chocolate Treasure Hunt - Pick up your clues in Olde Town

Square from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Compete for great prizes!

The Chocolate Baking Contest - Rising Church Gym at 11 a.m.: Enter

a plate of six samples in the “Chocolate Chip” cookie or “Chocolate Brownie”

category. Prizes will be awarded to the winners at 2 p.m.

Carriage Rides - 12 - 3 p.m. $10 per adult, $5 per child and kids

under 3 are free.

For more information about the event, call 720-898-7403 or visit

www.arvadafestivals.com

The City of Arvada’s Healthy

Places Initiative and

Neighborhood Engagement

Initiative are designed to work with

southeast Arvada neighborhoods to

build communication, implement

healthy neighborhood programs, and

make improvements to built environ-

ment infrastructure.

Focuses include:

• Designing Terrace and Homestead

Parks

• Identifying issues important to the

neighborhood in addition to health

issues

• Establishing priorities for neighbor-

hood improvements

• Building neighborhood connections

and communication

• Carrying out neighborhood

improvement projects and programs

• Creating safe streets for all, includ-

ing bicyclists, pedestrians, and pub-

lic transit users

• Identifying barriers to walking and

biking to neighborhood parks,

schools, and unique destinations

• Building a culture of health through

neighborhood events and outreach

• Creating awareness of new ameni-

ties

• Celebrating Arvada as a healthy

place

Community input is critical to the

success of the initiatives; therefore, two

neighborhood meetings will be held at

the end of February, 2015. To receive

notification of the final meeting sched-

ule, please contact any of the staff

members listed below.

For more information on the

Neighborhood Engagement Initiative,

contact Linda Hoover, 720-898-7454,

[email protected]; or Kevin

Nichols, 720-898-7464, knichols

@arvada.org.

For more information on the

Healthy Places Initiative, contact

Rose Chavez, 720-898-7535,

[email protected].

Input Sought For Healthy Places, NeighborhoodEngagement Initiatives

Open Year Round

Current Public Hours

Monday through Thursday,

and Saturday

October-May: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Located in 80-acre Majestic View

Park we offer public, school, scout,

home school and community group

programs, and rentals.

Pre-Registration Required For All

Classes: Call 720-898-7405 or stop by

the Nature Center.

Winter Tales Wednesdays, February 4 - 25, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

All ages, Free.

Cozy up by a warm fire for story time.

Forcing Spring Bulbs with a

CSU Master Gardener Saturday, February 7, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Teens and adults, Free.

Night Walk: Night with a

Naturalist SeriesTuesday, February 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

All ages, Free.

Do experiments, listen for our wild neighbors, and

stargaze during a short walk with a naturalist.

Walking With Nature3 - 4:15 p.m., a short chat then walk begins.

All ages, Families welcome, Free.

Wednesday, February 11

“Nature’s Art Gallery” - Robby Ferrufino Park (W.

74th Avenue and Carr Street)

Wednesday, March 11

“Weather” - Lake Arbor Pavilion (6400 Pomona

Drive)

After Nappers ClubThursdays, February 12 - March 5, 4 - 5 p.m.

Ages 2-5 with adult, $12 for all four classes.

Coincides with “After School Club”: Let a naturalist

lead your tyke in fun, outdoor weekly activities.

After School ClubThursdays, February 12, 19, 26 and March 5,

4 - 5 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12, $12 for all four classes.

Coincides with “After Nappers Club”: Enjoy fun,

nature themed activities with a naturalist.

Winter Scene InvestigatorsWednesday, February 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Ages 8 - adult, Free, must register by February 13.

What does wildlife do in winter? Find out with

Colorado Parks and Wildlife naturalists.

Chicks to Hens Saturday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Adults, $15.

Learn the basics of raising chickens.

Tai Chi at Majestic ViewFebruary 23-March 30

Beginning Tai Chi, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Continuing Tai Chi, 5 - 6 p.m.

Adults, $60 for 6-week session.

Amazing Adaptations withLive Animals from theDowntown Aquarium Saturday, February 28, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

All ages, $3/person, $10/family.

No Stress, No Math,Astronomy Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Ages 10 - adult, $5/person, $15/family.

Join the Denver Astronomical Society to under-

stand the basic targets of astronomy.

Preschool Fun with Animals Wednesdays, March 4 - 25, 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Ages 3-6, $15 for the 4 week session.

Loom BeadingWednesday, March 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Ages 10 - adult, $25.

Getting Ready to Grow Saturdays, March 7, 21 and 28, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Adults, $10/class or $24 for all three.March 7 - Garden planning

March 21 - Tending the SoilMarch 28 - Watering Wisely

Seed Starting with a CSUMaster GardenerSaturday, March 14, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Adults and Teens, Free.

Meet a Mammal:Campfire Series Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m. All Ages, $3/person, $10/family.

Are Ladybugs Ladies? Saturday, March 21, 10 - 11 a.m.Ages 3 - 6, $3.

Spring Break Half Day Campswith Sarqit Outdoor LivingSchool Tuesday through Thursday, March 24-26, 9 a.m. - 12p.m. Ages 10 and older, Price varies with each camp.Come to one, two, or all three days.Tuesday, March 24 - Clay Cooking Pots (mustcome on Thursday to finish). $30Wednesday, March 25 - Cordage (string mak-ing) and Netting Carrying Bags. $15Thursday, March 26 - Friction Fire Class (as wellas firing the clay pots from Tuesday). $15 (only $8 ifyou came Tuesday)

Sharks and Minnows, Spidersand FliesTuesday, March 31, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Ages 6 - 12, Free.Outdoor program exploring life as the predator orlife as the prey.

Nature Art from Around theWorldWednesdays, April 1-May 20, 4 - 5:30 p.m.Ages 6 - 12, $72 for 7 week session.

School Field Trips:ElementaryExplorationProgramTopics are science standardsbased, specific to gradelevel.

Call for information.

720-898-7405www.arvada.org/nature

www.facebook.com/majesticviewnaturecenter

7030 Garrison Street


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Continued from page 1Sometimes, looking at a problem in a

different way can create an unexpected

solution that results in a win for every-

one involved. And that is exactly what

happened with a unique agreement

among the three entities:

• Wanco got the land it needed to

expand.

• The City of Arvada retained an

important business.

• Hyland Hills has commitments for

$1.25 million dollars to develop a

park long desired by the community.

If ever the saying ‘it’s a win win win

solution’ applied, this is it. “Everyone

was able to get a piece,” stated Arvada

Mayor Marc Williams, “completing a

whole puzzle that worked for all

involved.”

Wanco purchased the five acres it

needed to expand from Hyland Hills at

the appraised value of $400,000. The

company contributed another $350,000

towards the Hyland Hills park project

and the City of Arvada pledged

$500,000.

Wanco is a primary employer - a

business which brings new wealth into

the community because it exports

goods and services. The expansion

made possible by the new five acres is

“a shot in the arm for us,” stated

Wanco Facility Manager Gene

Baumgartner. “We are currently bust-

ing at the seams, and have had to turn

down business due to space con-

straints.” A new building will be con-

structed, adding 100,000 square feet to

the company’s existing 165,000 square

foot facility. Wanco expects to hire at

least 75 additional employees after the

expansion is completed.

In the meantime, plans are movingforward for Clear Creek Valley Park, an81-acre regional park located directlynorth of I-76 between Tennyson andLowell Boulevards.

“It’s a fabulous property and a much-needed amenity in this part of theHyland Hills District,” states YvonneFischbach, the District’s ExecutiveDirector.

A portion of the land will remainopen space, with about 30% beingdeveloped with a large playing field,picnic pavilions, destination playground,and walking paths. Adams County OpenSpace Fund is credited as being anongoing partner in the project as well,and has contributed significant funding.It is hoped that the park will open in2016.

Some 3,300 Arvada residents livewithin the Hyland Pills Park andRecreation District. The completion ofClear Creek Valley Regional Park willprovide access for these and othersoutheast Arvada residents with accessto a regional park. Indeed, in considera-tion of the funds contributed by the Cityof Arvada, Hyland Hills revised the parkmaster plan to provide greater accessinto the park from Tennyson Street onthe Arvada border.


A Unique Regional Agreement

Master plan for Clear Creek Valley Park.

Wanco, pictured at the bottom

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West Arvada Dog Park Turns Ten!

Make a resolution to change

up your best friend’s routine

this year by taking them to

their own park! 2015 marks the tenth

anniversary of the West Arvada Dog

Park, which opened on June 18, 2005.

The West Arvada Dog Park, locat-

ed at 17975 W. 64th Parkway, is oper-

ated by volunteers on City-owned

property, and is funded 100% through

donations. Help us make improve-

ments and additions to be enjoyed by

our canine friends; contact Debbie

at 720-985-1234 or email WADP@

comcast.net.

Griffith Station Park

Located at W. 52nd Avenue and Carr Street, Griffith

Station Park recognizes the community of Griffith which

was located on the Interurban line and consisted of 40

homes. It was named for Ulysses Grant Griffith, who

moved to the Arvada area in 1890 and owned a four acre

truck garden at W. 51st Avenue and Carr Street. The

Interurban stop was called Griffith Station and the road

Griffith Lane (later changed to Carr Street). Images and

patterns inspired by the Interurban railroad were incorpo-

rated into the park design.

Britton Park

Located at W. 69th Avenue and Eaton Street, Britton

Park recognizes this historic contribution of the Britton

Family to the Arvada community. Mr. Britton farmed this

land and operated a truck farm. Mr. and Mrs. Britton had

nine children and are remembered as the first black family

in Arvada. Images and patterns inspired by the Britton

orchard were incorporated into the park design.

Winter Work Begins on Two New Arvada Parks


Arvada Economic Development AssociationAnnounces 2015 Board Appointments

The Arvada Economic Development Association(AEDA) would like to introduce its 2015 BoardOfficers: Paul Heller with Sopheon Corporation,president; Michael Litzau with Sooper Credit Union,past president; Dave Doherty with Piper Electric,vice president; and Jodi Thomas with FirstBank,treasurer. AEDA added a new Board Member to rep-resent small business: Alicia Svaldi with FaustsonTool.

AEDA also appointed three new RetentionCommittee Members: Vince Geva with YGAcoustics, Jeremy Gregory with Wells Fargo Bank,and Lori Liepold with The Dough Source.

"AEDA’s enduring success is due to its talentedBoard and Retention Committee members that arecommitted to the organization’s mission," said RyanStachelski, AEDA Director. "There are many proj-ects taking shape in 2015, and I look forward toworking with these dynamic people.”

AEDA would like to thank outgoing Board mem-ber Moni Piz Wilson with Grandma’s Frozen

Noodles for her time and partnership with AEDAover the past nine years. AEDA would also like tothank outgoing Retention Committee members:Leann Canty with Canty’s Tax & Accounting Inc.and Alan Parker with Citywide Bank, for their dedi-cation and service.

Arvada Company Profile: Blackhawk EquipmentCompany

AEDA is profiling primary employers that con-

duct business in Arvada. A primary employer is

defined as a company that sells the majority of its

product or service outside the community, thereby

bringing in new dollars to Arvada. In this edition,

AEDA is showcasing Blackhawk Equipment

Company located at 5295 Vivian Street.

Blackhawk Equipment Company (BEC) has been

a leader in “the fourth utility” for nearly three

decades. According to the Department of Energy, the

fourth utility is compressed air, because of the con-

siderable cost and energy required to produce it as

well as the fact that it is used across all industries

and manufacturing processes.

Compressed air is not just for filling tires; it is

used in thousands of applications and is vital to the

productivity of industries around the globe.

Compressed air is used in food and beverage pro-

cessing, vehicle services, metals, pharmaceuticals,

/InvestInArvada @InvestInArvada /InvestInArvada ArvadaEconomicDevelopment.org

Left to right: Paul Heller, Michael Litzau, Jodi Thomas,and Dave Doherty.

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plastics, power generation, wood

products, and electronics.

Applications of the fourth utility

include powering rotary equip-

ment, driving reciprocating

equipment, impacting, conveying,

atomizing, spraying, sand blast-

ing, agitating, cooling, and much

more.

Founded in 1985, BEC is the

premier rotary screw and cen-

trifugal air compressor distributor

in Colorado. The company also

specializes in all of the compo-

nents of air systems, including air

system design, efficiency assess-

ments, Xcel Energy rebates, engi-

neered solutions, air dryers, cool-

ing towers, air tools, custom con-

trols, skid packages, portables,

and rental air. BEC is a family-

owned and operated business

rooted in the principles of service

excellence and finding the right

solution for the customer. Chris

Gordon, President/Owner started

at BEC 20 years ago as a Service

Technician after a successful mil-

itary career. He worked in every

department before buying the

company from John Rupprecht in

2007. Today Chris continues to

travel domestically and interna-

tionally supporting one of BEC’s

largest accounts, Ball

Corporation. The day-to-day

operations are managed by

Corelle Gordon. (BEC is like a

family and the two are committed

to operating BEC with integrity.)

The company has over 100 years

combined experience in the

industry and employs four

Department of Energy Certified

AirMaster+ Specialists. BEC has

unique capabilities as an Xcel

Energy Efficiency Partner and

on-site Engineering Department,

providing energy audits and

entire system solutions for maxi-

mized energy savings.

For over 20 years, BEC sales,

service, engineering, and parts

divisions have been headquar-

tered in Arvada, Colorado. A

tenured team of over 30 BEC

employees provide national and

international service and support

while maintaining the family

approach to business. The compa-

ny’s goal is smart sustainable

growth. In the last few years,

BEC has increased its team by

nearly a third. In March, 2014 the

company relocated to 5295

Vivian Street in Arvada, a facility

with 30,000 square feet, nearly

triple that of its previous location.

New Arvada Businesses

The following are new busi-nesses that have either opened orplan to open soon in Arvada. Fora complete listing of Arvada busi-nesses, visit arvadaeconomic

development.org – BusinessDirectory.BC Print and Web

7100 Grandview AvenueConn’s Home Plus

7360 W. 52nd AvenueDollar Tree

12014 W. 64th Avenue Leader Automotive 4987 W. 64th Avenue

Mt. Fuji Sushi and Hibachi

12322 W. 64th AvenueProspect Crossfit

5608 Yukon StreetSupercuts

8031 Wadsworth Boulevard The Arvada Dragonfly (bed &

breakfast)



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Invest in Arvada is the community’s shop local program. The pro-gram encourages Arvada residents throughout the year to shopArvada first. It is important to shop Arvada first because 3.46% ofeach purchase made in Arvada goes to pay for City services such aspolice, parks, and street maintenance. Keeping the dollars in Arvadahelps create and retain quality jobs, supports the environment andencourages a strong community economy.

AlwaysShop Arvada

First!


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Get Your Green On at the St. Patrick’s DayFestival SATURDAY, MARCH 14(RAIN DATE MARCH 21), 12 - 6 P.M.OLDE TOWN ARVADA

Celebrate all things Irish at the St.

Patrick’s Day Festival, produced by

Historic Olde Town Arvada. This free,

family-friendly event includes live music, Irish

dancers, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, food

booths, beer and wine, and more! Angus Mohr

will be headlining the music with their unique

brand of Celtic rock. Visit www.olde

townarvada.org for more information.

The Regional TransportationDistrict’s (RTD) contractor forthe Gold Line, Denver Transit

Partners (DTP), begins 2015 withconstruction activity throughoutArvada, most visibly in the OldeTown Arvada area.

Work on the Olde Town Arvada

Station started this past fall.

Construction will continue on the sta-

tion and plaza area through fall of

2015.

A new crossing for the Gold Line

was installed at Vance Street in late

2014. Crews will soon begin work at

the rail crossing at Olde Wadsworth

Boulevard. This work will require the

closure of Olde Wadsworth Boulevard

for approximately two months, allow-

ing for rail and signal system installa-

tion, curb work, and repaving of the

roadway. No vehicle or pedestrian

access will be available during this

time.

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe

(BNSF) freight rail lines at this loca-

tion must be shifted to accommodate

the Gold Line. This construction will

be overseen by BNSF and has yet to

be scheduled. It will also require the

closure of Olde Wadsworth Boulevard,

but fortunately for a much shorter

period of time.

Please note that construction

schedules are subject to change. Gold

Line project and detour information is

available via the RTD FasTracks web-

site at www.rtd-fastracks.com, and

the City of Arvada’s website and

social media sites.

The Gold Line is part of the $2.2-

billion RTD FasTracks Eagle P3

Project, a public-private partnership,

that includes the East Rail Line to

Denver International Airport, the

Northwest Rail Line to Westminster,

and a new commuter rail maintenance

facility in the Globeville neighbor-

hood in Denver.

If you have any questions, please

contact Christina Zazueta, Gold

Line/NW Rail Public Information

Manager for DTP, at 303-576-3352 or

[email protected].

Gold Line Construction UpdateSEVERAL WEEK CLOSURE OF OLDE WADSWORTH PENDING

The future Gold Line crossing at Olde Wadsworth Boulevard.


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February3 Sweet Treats and Kindness

Expo

Apex Center

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

303-467-7197

7 Chocolate Affair

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Olde Town Arvada

303-420-6100

(page 16)

7 Indoor Winter Farmers

Market

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

5445 Olde Wadsworth

Boulevard

Full details:

arvadafarmersmarket.com

11 Art for the Young at Heart

4 - 6 p.m.

Community Recreation

Center


303-425-9583

21 Winter Hike with Mark

McGoff

9 - 11 a.m.

Westwoods Park

720-898-7000

March7 Indoor Winter Farmers

Market

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

5445 Olde Wadsworth

Boulevard

Full details:

arvadafarmersmarket.com

7 Book signing - LegendaryLocals of ArvadaLocal author, Tanya Long

6:30 p.m.

Arvada Library

7525 W. 57th Avenue

303-235-5275

14 St. Patrick’s Day

Celebration

2 - 6 p.m.

Olde Town Arvada

303-420-6100

(page 22)

14 High Tea for Seniors

2 - 4 p.m.

Community Recreation Center


720-898-7400

(page 7)

21 Winter Hike with Mark

McGoff

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Standley Lake Open Space

Trailhead

720-898-7000

The Arvada Visitors Center is a one-stop-shop resource for the residents of Arvada and guests visiting the area. The Visitors Center is located in

Historic Olde Town Arvada at 7305 Grandview Avenue. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

on the weekends. For more information, contact Jean Gordon at 720-898-3380 or [email protected]. Online at visitarvada.org.

Think of Me CampaignThe City

of Arvada has partneredwith theColoradoDepartmentof Health CarePolicy andFinancing ona unique pilotprogramwhich aims to

reduce the number of vehicles park-ing in handicap spaces without theappropriate designations.

The “Think of Me” programplaces signage with photos of arearesidents just under the handicapsigns. The idea is that the drivers willthink of the people on the signsbefore parking in this spot if they donot have the appropriate placard.The signs, during this pilot phase,will be placed at the Arvada Costcoand the King Sooper located at W.58th Avenue and Ralston Road.

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The Arvada Center–Treat Yourself to the Arts!To purchase tickets and for more information call 720-898-7200 or visitwww.arvadacenter.org

Arvada Center Happenings

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P.O. Box 8101 8101 Ralston Road

Arvada, Colorado 80001-8101

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