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May 3 is Fillup A. Can Day!D
o your part to keep Arvada beautiful.
Volunteer on Fillup A. Can Day. This
half-day spring cleanup event promotes
pride in our community as individuals, service
groups, clubs, businesses, and
other organizations get togeth-
er and clean up trash on
Arvada’s streets, rights-of-
way, parks, and waterways.
See page 2 for more
information.
No CurbsideCleanup in 2008The City of Arvada willnot be providing a curb-side cleanup in spring of2008. See information onpage 19.
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If You Had theOpportunity to Save a Stranger’s Life, WouldYou?Annual DJ Dimas BoneMarrow Drive scheduledfor April 15 at Arvada CityHall. See page 9 for moreinformation.
City Debuts NewFormat for Utility BillUtility customers willnotice a new look ontheir bills beginning inMay. The goal of theredesign is to make thebills easier to read, aswell as to provide addi-tional information aboutwater usage. See storyon page 3.
Enjoy Arvada’s beautiful trails during “Arvada Celebrates Its Trails” on June 7 atMajestic View Nature Center and Two Ponds Wildlife Refuge. See page 13 for information.
Enjoy Arvada’s beautiful trails during “Arvada Celebrates Its Trails” on June 7 atMajestic View Nature Center and Two Ponds Wildlife Refuge. See page 13 for information.
The Arvada Report April/May 2008
Mayor
Bob Frie
303-420-1234 (w)
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
District Three
Lorraine
Anderson
303-424-5664(h)
LAnderson@
arvada.org
Councilmember
District One
Don Allard
303-420-6559(h)
DAllard@
arvada.org
Councilmember
At-Large
Aaron Azari
720-898-7000
ext. 2026 (w)
Councilmember
District Four
Bob Dyer
303-456-4646 (h)
303-423-8080 (w)
Councilmember
District Two
Mark McGoff
303-423-5258 (h)
720-898-7000
ext. 2196 (w)
McGoff@
arvada.org
Councilmember
At-Large
Marc Williams
303-940-7593(h)
303-424-4486(w)
MWilliams@
arvada.org
Have a concern, comment, complaint? Let your City Council representative know. The Arvada City Council cares about your concerns.
Please write to: The Arvada City Council, City of Arvada, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002,
or call the City Manager’s Office at 720-898-7500. Our web address is www.arvada.org.
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RTDCall-n-RideService to beCancelled
The Board of the Regional
Transportation District (RTD)
voted to cancel the Arvada
Call-n-Ride service effective May 4,
2008. The Board’s decision was based
upon the relatively small number of
users, and the cost for the District to
continue this service.
The Arvada Call-n-Ride service
has been funded for three years by
means of a Federal grant, which
expired the first quarter of 2008. In
order to continue the service, RTD
would have needed to budget nearly
$200,000 annually. Given that the
number of passengers remained below
RTD’s minimum standard of 3.0 pas-
sengers per hour, the Board made the
difficult decision to discontinue the
Arvada Call-n-Ride.
Help Clean Up Arvada!LET’S GET ARVADA SPICK AND SPAN ON MAY 3 DURING FILLUP A. CAN DAY!
Volunteers are needed to make the19th annual Fillup A. Can Day asuccess. It’s never too early to
register! This half-day spring cleanupevent promotes pride in our communityas individuals, service groups, clubs,businesses, and other organizations gettogether and clean up trash on Arvada’sstreets, rights-of-way, parks, and water-ways.
Fillup A. Can is Arvada’s litter pre-vention mascot, who encourages people tothrow trash in garbage cans, or better yetrecycle it, to keep Arvada beautiful.
The 2008 Fillup A. Can Day is sched-uled for Saturday, May 3. In the morning,
registered groups pick up litter on
assigned routes throughout the communi-
ty. Then, as a thanks to our great volun-
teers, the City of Arvada will treat you to
a barbeque lunch between 11:30 a.m. and
1:00 p.m. at Pioneer Pavilion located at
the Arvada / North Jeffco Park, 9101
Ralston Road. You might even get to
meet Fillup A. Can!
If you or your group would like to
volunteer to clean up Arvada on May 3,
call 720-898-7800. You will be provided
a route, trash bags, safety vests, and a big
thank you for participating in Fillup A.
Can Day.
Springtime Code AlertRecreational Equipment
Recreational equipment/vehicles
may not be parked or stored on any
street, highway, or roadway for a peri-
od in excess of 72 hours within the
City. This includes boats, boat trailers,
travel trailers, motorized dwellings,
tent-trailers, and hauling trailers. The
72-hour period is intended to allow for
loading and unloading purposes only.
Trash
Trash must be stored in a closed
container, behind the front wall of the
house.
Permits Required!
As you embark on spring construc-
tion projects, don’t forget that you may
need a permit from the City. Some
projects for which permits are required
include (but are not limited to) fences,
retaining walls over 30 inches, car-
ports, garage additions, storage build-
ings (in excess of 120 square feet),
pools, and hot tubs.
Your Utility Bill Will Have a New Look in May
City of ArvadaWhere to call if youhave questions.
The serial numberof the meter.Every meter has itsown unique serialnumber.
Payment Due Date
Billing PeriodCurrent and previ-ous meter readingsand dates. Waterconsumption isrounded to thenearest thousandgallons.
MessagesThis space isreserved for impor-tant messages.
Breakdown of
Your BillWater, Sewer,Stormwater andother charges areshown separately.Service charges areseparated from ratecharges and waterconsumption isdetailed by tier.
Total
Amount DueThe total amountowed by the customer.
Billing AddressDo you need yourbill sent to analternate location?Call our office at720-898-7070.
Previous Water
ConsumptionThis chart providesinformation on howmuch water you areusing compared toprevious billingperiods.
Please detach and return withyour payment. There are manymethods of paying your bill:• Mail: PO Box 8101
Arvada, CO 80001-8101.• Online: Pay online at
www.Arvadainteractive.net.
• Phone: Call 720-898-7070 andpay by Mastercard or VISA.
• Drop Boxes: Refer to the mapon the back of your bill.
• In Person: At the City HallAnnex, 8001 Ralston Road,2nd Floor.
• ACH: Have your bill amountautomatically deducted fromyour checking account on thedue date. Call 720-898-7070for an ACH (AutomatedClearing House) form.
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Pay Stub
The City of Arvada Utility Billing Division is changing the format of the utility bill.Customers will see the new format in their May or June bill. Call Customer Service at 720-898-7070 if you have any questions.
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Employees of the MonthThe Employee of the Month is nominatedby fellow workers and chosen by asubcommittee of the City’s EmployeeCommittee. Recipients are honored infront of the employee body and presenteda certificate and gift by City ManagerCraig Kocian. Their name is engraved ona plaque which hangs at the mainentrance of Arvada City Hall.
Rebecca Allanson, Carrie Brady,Rachel Bramblett, and MichelleQuintana.
RebeccaAllanson,Carrie Brady,RachelBramblett,and MichelleQuintanawere jointlynominated asthe JanuaryEmployeesof theMonth. Theywere recog-nized fororganizing“Lighting Up
the Holidays,” a City of Arvada employee-run program formed in 2004 to assist fam-
ilies and children in Arvada strugglingduring the holiday season. RebeccaAllanson and Carrie Brady with theArvada Police Department, RachelBramblett with Human Resources, andMichelle Quintana with Public Workswork tirelessly to make this program asuccess. In 2007, the lives of 234 childrenin our community were made just a littlebrighter with 1,125 donated, wrappedpresents. The work of these four womenexemplifies the saying, “we may not beable to change the entire world, but wecan certainly work on changing our ownlittle corner of it.”
Detective Faith StevensFaith Stevens,
Detective with
the Crimes
Against Children
unit of the
Criminal
Investigations
Bureau, was the
February
Employee of the
Month. Stevens
has been with the
City since 1983. Faith has been in the
CAC unit for over 14 years which speaks
to her dedication and commitment to the
children in the community.
City of Arvada Employee Corner
Do You Qualify for the 2007 Tax/Rent Rebate?
The City of Arvada is once againoffering a tax or rent rebate forqualifying Arvada citizens.
Each year, from May to October, theCity of Arvada offers qualifying residentsa rebate for a portion of their property taxor rent that was paid for the prior year.There are four categories that are eligible,as well as specific income limitations:1. Senior Citizens: Age 65 by
December 31, 2007.2. Single Persons: Between the age of
55 and 65 by December 31, 2007.3. Disabled Persons.4. Single, Head of Household with
dependent children.
The income limitations are adjusted
each year to comply with the Department
of Housing and Urban Development. For
2007, the income limitations are $25,150
for single applicants and $28,700 for
married applicants. This limitation is the
GROSS INCOME from all sources,
including Social Security payments.
Documentation must be provided each
year for all income sources as well as the
rent or property tax payments.
The property tax rebate is based on
the Arvada portion of the 2007 property
tax paid, up to a maximum of $60 per
household. The rent rebate consists of
2% of the amount of rent paid. In addi-
tion, a food tax credit of $25 per person
is refunded to applicants.
This refund program is for the year
2007 and will be in effect from May 1,
2008 to October 31, 2008. All applica-
tions and back-up documentation must
be received by the October deadline.
For more information or to retrieve a
2007 Rebate Application, please go to
www.arvada.org (click on City Services,
then Sales Tax) or call the Tax and Audit
Division at 720-898-7100.
StevensClockwise from top left:Quintana, Bramblett,Allanson, and Brady.
Teens: Do YouLike toArgue?• Are you between 14 and 17 years
old?• Do you like to argue?• Are you interested in the law?• Do you want to improve your public
speaking skills?• Could your resume or college appli-
cation use a boost?• Do you need to gain NJHS and NHS
community service hours?• Can you listen carefully and then
deliberate based on evidence?
Then Arvada Teen Court wants you!Teen Court provides justice by teens,
for teens. Teen Court defendants are first-time offenders who agree to participate inthe program. Their misdemeanor crimesmight include shoplifting, destruction ofproperty, or possession of alcohol. Thesentences imposed by a jury of theirpeers are binding.
Teen Court volunteer opportunitiesinclude acting as a juror, bailiff, prosecut-ing attorney, and defence attorney.Volunteers also have an opportunity to bepart of a magistrate panel. Visit the Cityof Arvada website for more information:www.arvada.org, click on government,then City Court and Teen Court!
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The Arvada Police Department’ssection of The Arvada Report ispublished by the City of Arvada withcontent provided by the ArvadaPolice Department as a service tothe citizens of Arvada.
Contact NumbersEmergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911
Non-EmergencyReporting . . . . . . . . . .720-898-6900
Office ofthe Chief . . . . . . . . . .720-898-6650
RecordsDepartment . . . . . . . .720-898-6920
Investigations . . . . . . .720-898-6700
MediaRelations . . . . . . . . . .720-898-6654
MissionTo provide high quality policeservice in an objective andprofessional manner
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These four pages of The Arvada Report arefor and about the Arvada Police Department.
Volunteer Victim Advocates NeededWould you like to give back to your
community? Would you enjoy helping vic-tims of crime? If so, the Arvada VictimServices Unit would like to hear from you!We are currently in the process of recruitingVolunteer Victim Advocates for bothevening/night and day shifts. Our VolunteerVictim Advocates work with Arvada PoliceOfficers and upon request, respond tocrime scenes to provide crisis intervention,non-judgmental listening, and referrals tocounseling, shelter, health services, andfinancial assistance.
The recruitment process for ourVolunteer Victim Advocates requires aninterview, reference check, criminal back-ground check, and polygraph examination.After successful completion of the recruit-ment process, a volunteer will attend 40hours of classroom instruction and addi-tional on-the-job training.
If you are interested, or need moreinformation, please call Debbi Bromley at720-898-6747 or Karen Graves at 720-898-6746.
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Officer Dave Curtice of the ArvadaPolice Department was namedOfficer of the Year by the Lake
Arbor Optimist Club for 2008.As a member of the Community
Response Impact Team, Officer Curticefocuses his efforts on addressing some ofthe larger crime issuesimpacting the communityas a whole. He then relayscrime information topatrol officers to maxi-mize the Department’sefforts in addressingcrime.
Officer Curtice fre-quently meets with theowners/management com-panies of apartment com-munities throughoutArvada to address on-going crime issues impact-ing residents of thesehigh-density living areas.
You can oftentimes see Officer Curticeparticipating in community events such asNational Night Out, Spring Kite Fling, andSafety Day at Home Depot to name a few.
Officer Curtice has been with the ArvadaPolice Department since 2003.
Optimist Club Names CurticeOfficer of the Year
Police Offer Class for RentalProperty Owners and Managers
The Arvada Police Department ishosting a free, half-day class forowners and managers of rental
properties as well as real estate agents onMay 29, from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.at Arvada City Hall (Anne CampbellRoom), 8101 Ralston Road.
The Community Response ImpactTeam will stress methods to create land-scaping and other design factors to keepcriminals and criminal activity awayfrom rental properties, ways to work with
police to make property safer, back-
ground checks, and many other topics.
The Crime-Free Multi-Housing
Program is a solution-oriented crime pre-
vention initiative designed to help apart-
ment owners, managers, residents,
police, and other governmental agencies
to work together to keep illegal and nui-
sance activity off rental properties.
Call 720-898-6620 to register for the
class. Space is limited, so call today!
Officer Curtice at National Night Out in Olde Town.
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Fraud Cases on the RiseBarb, an Arvada resident, received a
collection notice phone call for an out-standing payment. The problem was,she never did business with the compa-ny demanding payment to begin with.Barb was a victim of identify theft.
Barb is one of 326 people in Arvadawho were victims of fraud in 2007.
The Arvada Police Department hasdeveloped a structured method in whichwe handle the reporting of these crimes.A police service technician is assignedas a point of contact to gather facts forthe initial report for an investigator whothen conducts the follow-up.
“Arvada police detectives investi-gate these crimes aggressively, and arecurrently utilizing a grand jury to inves-tigate some of these cases,” statedDeputy Chief Gary Creager.“Detectives employ the use of theColorado Organized Crime Control Act(COCCA) statutes found in C.R.S. 18-17-101 to prove that some of the identi-ty thieves are participating in CriminalEnterprises and Patterned RacketeeringActivities. These statutes allow detec-tives to charge individuals with theequivalent of a Class 2 Felony, whichhas penalties of up to 48 years inprison,” said Creager.
Creager adds there are a number of
identity theft awareness programs avail-able to help citizens reduce their risk ofbecoming a victim. The JeffersonCounty District Attorney’s Office pro-vides a comprehensive awareness pro-gram called “The Power Against Fraud”for citizens. For more information aboutthe program call 303-271-6970.Auto Theft Drops Nearly 30%
“While auto theft numbers are downthroughout the Denver metro area, Ibelieve our Department’s proactiveapproach in addressing this crime hasmade a difference. Between efforts toeducate the public and immediate sen-tencing of convicted auto theft crimi-nals through a municipal ordinance,improvement has been shown,” saidCreager.
Commander Ray Booras says theextensive work of Arvada PoliceInvestigator Bill Johnson, in conjunc-tion with the Denver Metro Area AutoTheft Task Force, targets operators ofauto theft rings, and has helped bringthese numbers down as well.In Conclusion
While it seems Arvada was in thenews a great deal in 2007, the bottomline is we enjoy a relatively low crimerate compared to other cities.
“The men and women of the ArvadaPolice Department spend countless
hours to ensure those who work inArvada or call the City home enjoy thequality of life they deserve,” saidCreager.
A Look Back at Crime in 2007
Group A Offenses Jan-Dec 2006 Jan-Dec 2007 ChangeCrimes Against PersonsAssault – Aggravated 91 104 14%Assault – Simple 388 446 15%Homicide 0 4 (+4) OffensesKidnapping 15 27 80%Sex offenses 113 103 -9%
Crime Against PropertyArson 13 25 92%Burglary 545 439 -19%Counterfeiting/Forgery 165 144 -13%Embezzlement 2 1 (-)one offenseExtortion/Blackmail 2 0 (-)two offensesFraud Offenses 118 326 176%Auto Theft 345 245 -29%Robbery 46 48 -4%Stolen Property 68 48 -29%Theft Offenses 2371 1974 -17%Vandalism 1366 1267 -7%Crimes Against SocietyDrug Offenses 911 1059 16%Gambling 1 0 (-)one offensePornography 0 1 (+)one offenseProstitution 1 7 (+6) offensesWeapons Offenses 52 39 -25%Total Offenses 6,613 6,303 -5%
In reviewing the 2007 crime stats, these numbers are preliminary in nature. The Colorado Bureau of Investigationshas not released its Uniformed Crime Report statistics at the time of printing of The Arvada Report.
Did you read a headline in arecent edition of the Rocky MountainNews noting a 30% increase inArvada’s violent crime for the first halfof 2007?The Hard Numbers• 90 violent crimes* reported in
2006.• 111 violent crimes* reported in
2007.Because our numbers are low to
begin with, any increase in the num-bers will be reflected as a dramaticpercentage increase.* Murder, Forcible Rape, Robbery, andAggravated Assault are considered violentcrimes. Arvada’s crime rate is lower than citiesof a similar size in the Denver metro area.
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Chief WickKicks Off Year’sFirst CommunityRoundtable
Chief Don Wick hosted his firstCommunity Roundtable meetingearlier this year. A long time tra-
dition in Arvada, the CommunityRoundtable is an opportunity for citi-zens to learn about the Arvada PoliceDepartment.
About 20 residents attended theJanuary event. The evening featured apresentation about the structure of thePolice Department and an introductionof the Command Staff. Attendees thenhad a chance to ask questions aboutthe Department and general crimequestions.
Future meetings will feature pre-sentations of interest to those attend-ing. If you would like to be part of thenext Community Roundtable, or if youhave ideas about presentation subjects,please contact Susan Medina at [email protected] or 720-898-6654.
Each year, the second full week in
April is dedicated to the men and
women who serve as public safety
telecommunicators across the nation.
Proclamations and resolutions are issued
at the local, state, and Federal level. The
Arvada City Council will be honoring
local dispatchers with a proclamation the
week of April 13-19, 2008.
In addition to the Council proclama-
tion, dispatchers from all ten communica-
tions centers within the County will be
honored at the Jefferson County 9-1-1
Awards Banquet. As part of the Banquet,
an awards ceremony will be held to
honor dispatchers going above and
beyond the call of duty.
This year’s Arvada winner was Susan
O’Brien for her response to a first aid sit-
uation within the communications center.
On November 8, 2007, Susan’s dispatch
partner fell ill in the center, losing con-
sciousness. Susan, now working alone,
rendered first aid while summoning an
ambulance and patrol officers for assis-
tance. She then notified her supervisor
and the coworker’s spouse, all while con-
tinuing to handle her regular duties for
the citizens of Arvada. Susan conducted
herself in an exemplary manner during
this medical emergency.
There have been several other signifi-
cant events affecting the center during the
past year. Dispatchers performed in a
superior manner during the homicides at
Burger King and Youth with a Mission,
in addition to numerous other emergency
events. Dispatchers were a key element
not only in the initial response, but in fol-
low-up investigations which resulted in
many of these crimes being solved.
The most daunting event that took
place last year was the remodel and much
needed expansion of the communications
center. Dispatchers worked for several
months amid construction noise, dust,
and contractors while continuing to pro-
vide superior service to the citizens of
Arvada. During the actual moving days,
they relocated to Westminster Police
Communications Center to answer 9-1-1
calls, and radio dispatchers worked in the
Emergency Operations Center with tem-
porary radios for two days, while com-
puters and radios were relocated. Keep in
mind, 9-1-1 never closes. All of this mov-
ing about was accomplished with no
interruption of service to either citizens
or officers.
Dispatchers are now enjoying a bit
more elbow room in their freshened up
environment. Two workstations were
added, bringing the total to seven dis-
patchers that can be accommodated dur-
ing peak times.
Arvada citizens can be proud of the
job their dispatchers perform on a daily
basis. We applaud them during this
Telecommunications Week, as well as
every other day of the year.
DistemperImpactsRaccoonPopulation
911 – What’s Your Emergency?NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS’
WEEK CELEBRATES DISPATCHERS
Members of the Arvada Police
Department’s Animal
Management Unit have iden-
tified more than one dozen raccoons
sick with distemper in recent weeks.
Distemper is a highly contagious
viral disease that infects animals such
as raccoons, skunks, coyotes, and
unvaccinated dogs. This disease does
not affect humans; however, it can be
easily passed on to dogs or cats.
Animals become infected through
direct contact with bodily fluids or
droppings from a contagious animal.
This may also include airborne expo-
sure to the virus contained in the respi-
ratory secretions of another animal.
The first sign of symptoms is eye
or nose discharge. Next will be cough-
ing, fever, unusual behavior, reduced
appetite, disorientation, or vomiting. In
the later stages, seizures or paralysis
will occur. Eventually the disease
causes death. Many of the symptoms
are similar to, and therefore oftentimes
mistaken for, rabies.
The Department advises the public
to make sure their animals are current
on their distemper vaccine and not to
leave food or water bowls out at night.
Another tip to avoid exposure is to
bring pets inside at night.
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2007 Facts & Stats• More than 35,000 9-1-1 calls
were received.• More than 190,000 other phone
calls were handled.• More than 120 hours were spent
trying to reconnect with callerswho hung up on 9-1-1 dispatch-ers or whose cell phone mistak-enly called 9-1-1.
• Dispatchers handled 96,000radio calls with officers, including both officer-initiatedand citizen reports.
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Field Training Program ReadiesOfficers for the Road
Remember training for your last
job? Depending on the position,
you probably spent somewhere
between two and four weeks training.
But when the Arvada Police
Department hires a new police recruit,
they spend nearly ten months training
for the position. The Arvada Police
Department has one of the most in-
depth training programs in the country.
“Recruits who are successful usually
tell us the training process was the hard-
est thing they’ve ever done,” said
Sergeant Lee Pinover, who runs the pro-
gram along with one other sergeant and
a commander.
Not all recruits finish the training
program at Arvada. Pinover says more
recruits are successful than not, but
some recruits realize they do not want
to be officers or leave to go to a smaller
department.
Successful candidates, Pinover said,
have several common traits including
common sense, maturity, stress manage-
ment, problem-solving, and verbal
skills. The intense training program at
Arvada ensures new officers will meet
the high expectations of the
Department.
Arvada is currently training 11
recruits in order to fill vacancies as part
of the tax initiative passed by voters in
2005. This is an on-going process that
will continue until all vacancies are
filled.
A recruit’s journey begins with the
selection and hiring process, which is
continually modified to find candidates
who can successfully complete the
training program. Once a recruit has
been hired, he or she completes a one-
week orientation program to familiarize
them with the City of Arvada. Then they
are sent to the Police Academy which is
administered by the Jefferson County
Sheriff’s Office. Recruits spend about
20 weeks at the Academy learning law,
police procedure, investigation tech-
niques, pursuit driving, weapons use,
community policing, and interviewing
and interrogation techniques. Officers
who have already been certified by the
Academy do not attend again.
After successfully completing the
Academy, recruits return to Arvada and
complete a two-week “Mini Skills”
class in order to learn policies, proce-
dures, and practices that are specific to
the Arvada Police Department.
After 23 weeks of classroom learn-
ing, recruits finally get to wear a uni-
form and begin hands-on training with
Field Training Officers. During field
training, recruits are evaluated to be
sure they are progressing. They are also
evaluated for coping skills and stress
management. Psychologists and other
experts are used to help teach recruits
how to manage a stressful job. “We
have many resources available to help
them be successful,” Pinover said.
“When they struggle, we struggle right
along with them.”
Recruits spend about 15 weeks
going through four phases of field train-
ing. Each phase is spent with a different
training officer and responsibilities are
slowly shifted from the training officer
to the recruit. “It is an eye-opening
experience,” said Pinover. “As opposed
to Academy training where everything
is simulated, recruits begin to realize the
actual danger and difficulties involved
in this type of work.”
Arvada has 29 Field Training
Officers, who are specially trained to
help teach recruits. Field Training
Officers are completely responsible for
recruits when they are on shift. “It is
one of the hardest assignments,” said
Pinover. “They are training the future of
the Department.”
Crime Lab
John Graham, a member of the Arvada Police
Department’s Crime Scene Investigation team,
recently earned the title of Medicolegal Death
Investigator. Graham has been working toward this
certification for nearly18 months.
The American Board of Medicolegal Death
Investigators (ABMDI), Inc. is a non-profit, inde-
pendent certification board that promotes high stan-
dards in the field of death investigation.
In order to earn registration, Graham completed a
training session at the ABMDI center in Saint Louis,
performed 300 tasks from the ABMDI Performance
Training Course during an internship with the
Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, and passed a writ-
ten final examination in November.
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Every year, 30,000 people in the
United States are stricken with a
blood-related disease. For many,
a marrow transplant is their only hope
for life, and for 70% of these patients, a
matching donor must be found outside
of their immediate family.
The City of Arvada, in conjunction
with Bonfils Colorado Marrow Donor
Program, is hosting the seventh annual
DJ Dimas Bone Marrow Drive to encour-
age community members to register on
the National Bone Marrow Donor
Registry.
The Drive honors the memory of for-
mer Arvada resident Daniel James ‘DJ’
Dimas, who was stricken with leukemia
in 2000 and passed away in 2001, unable
to find a bone marrow match. Since the
first drive in 2000, over 260 people have
been added to the national registry.
The seventh annual DJ Dimas Bone
Marrow Drive will be held on Tuesday,
April 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at
Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road.
Anyone between the ages of 18 and 60
who is in general good health can join the
program. It only takes a few minutes to
join the National Bone Marrow Registry.
Fill out a health history and consent form,
and a cheek swab will be taken to deter-
mine your tissue type. Due to the small
representation of minority donors on the
registry, Federal funding was put in place
to offset donor registration fees. There is
a nominal $30 fee for Caucasians who
wish to join the Registry. The fee helps
defray the cost of testing.
For more information about the
National Marrow Donor Program and
marrow donation procedures, call the
Colorado Marrow Donor Program at 303-
363-2342 or log onto www.bonfils.org
For information about the drive at Arvada
City Hall, call 720-898-7500.
Annual DJ Dimas Bone Marrow DriveApproaching
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
“Aquatic hitchhikers”
are non-native plants
and animals that can
be transported on boats and other
recreational equipment. They are
called “hitchhikers” because they
attach themselves to boats, trailers,
and other equipment and hitch a
free ride from one body of water
to another. As with regular hitch-
hikers, picking up aquatic hitch-
hikers is a bad idea.
Aquatic hitchhikers are danger-
ous because they upset the balance
in our lakes and compete against
native organisms. Once they are
introduced into a lake, aquatic
hitchhikers can drastically reduce
fish populations, degrade water
quality, and obstruct pipelines and
pumps used to supply treatment
plants with water.
Two of the most troublesome
hitchhikers are a plant called
Eurasian Watermilfoil and tiny
mussels called Zebra Mussels.
Both can survive long trips out of
water, and are usually transported
on boats, trailers, and motors.
These invasive species can spread
quickly and are difficult to get rid
of once they enter a body of water.
Unfortunately, both hitchhikers
have recently been spotted in
several lakes in Colorado and
neighboring states.
Stopping aquatic hitchhikers
The best way to stop aquatic
hitchhikers is to thoroughly
wash all boats, trailers, and
equipment that contact the
water, and allow them to dry for
at least ten days before they are
placed in another body of water.
Using high-pressure car washes
with hot water and soap is recom-
mended for boats and trailers.
Be aware of locations where
the presence of aquatic hitchhik-
ers has been confirmed. If you
use your boat or other equip-
ment on several lakes, find out
if non-native species have been
discovered there, and make sure
that all plants and animals have
been removed from your equip-
ment before going to another
lake.
If you fish or boat on Arvada
Reservoir, ask the Reservoir
Rangers for more information on
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Zebra Mussel
Eurasian Watermilfoil
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There’s Lots Going On InOlde Town Arvada!
These two pages of The Arvada Report are forand about Historic Olde Town Arvada (HOTA).
Historic Olde Town Arvada
The Historic Olde Town Arvada’s sec-
tion of The Arvada Report is published by
the City of Arvada with content provided
by Historic Olde Town Arvada as a serv-
ice to the citizens of Arvada. The City of
Arvada is not responsible for the accuracy
of information contained in this section of
The Arvada Report.
Historic Olde Town Arvada7307 Grandview Avenue • Arvada, CO 80002
303-420-6100
www.historicarvada.org
Stroll through Olde Town and “sam-ple” all there is to offer. Fabulousfreebies await you in dozens of
stores. $10 buys you an event bracelet.Purchase one at your favorite merchant byApril 26. Everyone with a bracelet andmap will receive free samples, tasty treats,and beverages from participating mer-chants. In addition, those who buy a
bracelet will also receive a coupon bookfor additional savings at all participatingmerchants in all five Original ShoppingDistricts. Bring your mother, daughter, orgirl friends and have a girls’ night out! Alimited number of bracelets will be sold, sovisit your favorite Olde Town merchantnow to enroll. For more information, call303-420-6100.
Donor Bricks
Engrave your place in our
City’s history – order a com-
memorative brick to be
placed in Town Square. Your brick
contributes to revitalizing Olde
Town Arvada, while providing an
enduring message for generations to
come. Messages range from honor-
ing relatives, friends, or our City’s
founders, to commemorating events
and organizations. Orders received
by April 30 will be recognized at
our Brick Ceremony on August 5.
For more information, call
303-420-6100.
Celebrating Chocolate inOlde Town
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It was a heart-shaped chocolate-cov-ered day in Olde Town Arvada onSaturday, February 9 for the annual
Chocolate Affair. A record-breakingcrowd of over 2,000 people filled thesidewalks and shops.
The event was co-produced by theArvada Festivals Commission and theHistoric Olde Town Arvada Associationwith the help of many volunteers.
The Taste of Chocolate, a newactivity organized by HOTA for theevent, drew over 500 people into theOlde School House to sample choco-late cakes, candies, chocolate-coveredpretzels, tea, and milk. Contributing anextensive array of all things chocolatewere Rheinlander Bakery, Bete NoirChocolate, Enstroms Candies/Stephany’s Chocolates, D Note NightClub, The Tea Rose, Sisters Chocolate,Royal European Chocolate, IsaDelight, and Sinton Dairy. The OldeSchool House location was generouslydonated by DiCicco’s Restaurant.
Another new event activity, organ-ized by the Festivals Commission,was the Chocolate Treasure Hunt.Over 200 teams searched for clues
found in 20 Olde Town businesses,competing for prize drawings of threelarge chocolate-enriched baskets (con-tributed by Enstroms Candies/Stephany’s Chocolates).
Proceeds of over $2,000 from theTaste of Chocolate were donated toRalston House (formerly known as theArvada Child Advocacy Center). In2008, the organization will provide asafe place for over 500 children andtheir families to tell their story ofabuse and begin to heal.
“Ladies Only” Sample Tour – May 1
New in Olde TownUrban Resale
A consignment furniture store offering
great deals on gently-used and new items
has opened at 5659 Olde Wadsworth. If
you’re looking for unique decorating items
or just shopping on a budget, check out
their fantastic bargains. Items arrive each
day, so if you don’t find what you’re look-
ing for be sure to stop in again! For more
information, call 303-403-2880.
Loredana’s Market
Loredana, locally renowned for herpesto, has opened Loredana’s Market andcafé at 7523 Grandview Avenue. Stop by
for her signature pesto or enjoy a cappucci-no and a panini. For more information, call303-477-3900.
ArvadaHistorical Society
Experience Arvada at McIlvoy House,7307 Grandview Avenue. Did youknow…that King Soopers began in
Olde Town…that Wadsworth Boulevard wasonce named Sheridan…that GrandviewAvenue was a dirt road until 1925? A wealthof fun facts and the adventures of earlyArvadans awaits you at the Arvada HistoricalSociety’s headquarters, open Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., thanks to our volunteers. For more information call303-431-1231.
The Arvada Report April/May 2008
SeventhAnnualGold StrikeFestival
Mark your calendar for June
21 and June 22 to join us in
celebrating the first docu-
mented gold strike in Colorado on
June 22, 1850 – right here in Arvada!
Enjoy live music, bungee tramp, inflat-
ables for the kids, and of course, the Ice
Cream Social on the lawn at McIlvoy
House. Visit historicarvada.org for
more information.
Locate YOURBusiness inOlde Town
Both you and your customers
can enjoy the intimate, pedes-
trian shopping experience in
Olde Town Arvada. Surrounded by
charming streetscapes and historic
buildings, you can become part of our
dynamic, thriving neighborhood. With
family-friendly events and festivals,
there is something for everyone in
Olde Town, the vibrant heart of
Arvada.
Historical Society Yard SaleScheduled for Late April
The third annual Arvada Historical Society YardSale is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 throughSaturday, April 26 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day(rain dates are May 1, 2, and 3) in the back yard of theArvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard.Gently used discarded items may be dropped off atthe Flour Mill, April 21 - 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m. (No computer-related items, clothing, or largeappliances). All proceeds will help fund ArvadaHistorical Society projects. Come on down and SHOP! For more information or to volunteer, call 303-277-0664.
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Big Convention, Big Savings
In anticipation of the Democratic
National Convention (DNC) com-
ing to Denver in August of 2008,
lots of preparations are taking place.
One key preparation is the gathering of
“geospatial data.” Over the next
months, the National Geospatial
Intelligence Agency, under the adminis-
tration of the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS), will be collecting Light
Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) data
for a large portion of the Denver metro-
politan area, including a significant per-
centage of the City of Arvada.
LiDAR is the “state of the art” in
producing very precise base data map-
ping, providing highly accurate 3-D ter-
rain models including buildings, trees,
ground elevations, and two-foot contour
intervals to comply with Federal
Emergency Management requirements.
Because the USGS is gathering this
data as part of the preparation for the
Democratic National Convention,
Arvada will receive access to that data
already being collected at no cost. In
addition, the USGS has offered to col-
lect LiDAR data on that portion of
Arvada not already being covered, pro-
viding base data information for the
entire City. Due to the economies of
scale, the City of Arvada will achieve
this data for a total cost of $17,771. By
comparison, one metro-area city of sim-
ilar size recently paid $80,000 for the
same data. Another city requested bids
for LiDAR coverage in 2007 and
received bids of up to $100,000.
On February 4, the Arvada City
Council approved a resolution authoriz-
ing a joint funding agreement between
the City and the U.S. Department of the
Interior in the amount of $17,771 to col-
lect the LiDAR data, which will allow
us the ability to provide such services as
line-of-sight analysis, cut and fill calcu-
lations, urban forestry applications,
shadow analysis, and more. The data
being collected is the highest resolution
data that can currently be collected—
essentially, elevation points every two
feet across the City.
Grant Funds Will Build Simms Sidewalk
Amuch-needed sidewalk will be
built along the west side of
Simms Street between Ralston
Creek and W. 72nd Avenue, thanks to
the diligent work of City staff who
applied for and received a highly com-
petitive grant from the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT).
The grant, in the amount of
$101,000, comprises seven percent of
the total annual CDOT grant pool of
$1,450,000 available to applicants
across the State of Colorado. This rela-
tively new grant program, called Safe
Routes to School, was formed as a
means of encouraging walking and bik-
ing for elementary and middle school
children.
Arvada’s grant funds will pay for a
key missing link in Oberon Middle
School’s suggested walking route for
seventh and eighth graders. Oberon
Middle School Principal Dana Ellis was
instrumental in providing school sup-
port, a factor in CDOT’s selection
process. “We are thrilled that this side-
walk will be built,” Principal Ellis stat-
ed. “We have a high percentage of kids
who attend Oberon that walk or bike to
school along this route, so the construc-
tion of the sidewalk will positively
impact many of our students. Speaking
for myself, I often ride my bike to
school along Simms Street on what is
currently a dirt path, so I am personally
very excited to see this accomplished,”
Ellis concluded.
The sidewalk will be a shared bicy-
cle/pedestrian path, which will link
with existing sidewalks in the area. The
project should greatly improve pedestri-
an/bicyclist safety in this area in addi-
tion to adding a much needed link to
the City’s bicycle trail system. It also
benefits users of RTD’s Access-a-Ride
program in enabling handicapped per-
sons to better access nearby public
facilities.
Timing for construction of the side-
walk has yet to be determined. The City
does not anticipate construction to
begin until at least 2009.
An example of LiDAR data mapping from a‘bare earth’ perspective: looking northwestacross Arvada at the edge of North TableMountain. Colors can be modified as can
the viewing angle, light direction, etc.
The same data, showed in a 2D format
Get your cameras, bicycles, and
walking shoes ready for the
seventh annual Arvada
Celebrates Its Trails Festival on
Saturday, June 7 between 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
Held in conjunction with National
Trails Day, Arvada Celebrates its Trails
2008 is hosted by Majestic View Nature
Center and Park and Two Ponds
National Wildlife Refuge.
This free family event celebrates
Arvada’s extensive trail system, an 80-
acre premier nature education facility,
and the bountiful natural resources
found within the 70-plus acres of a
nationally-protected wildlife refuge
within Arvada’s boundaries. For kids
and adults, it’s a chance to get close to
nature and explore some of Arvada’s
125 miles of trails as well as Two
Ponds’ microcosm of wildlife habitat.
Planned and produced by the
Arvada Festivals Commission, Arvada
Park Advisory Committee, staff of
Majestic View and Two Ponds, and
many volunteers, the event is expected
to draw over 1,000 participants who
will hike and bike along Arvada’s trail
system, learn about Colorado’s wildlife
from programs and exhibits, and
explore nature.
At Majestic View Nature Center,7030 Garrison Street:• Live animal appearances by the
Denver Zoo, HawkQuest, and theButterfly Pavilion.
• Environmental exhibits includingwater education, natural history, andArvada trails information exhibits.
• Activities for kids.• Free hotdog barbecue.At Two Ponds National WildlifeRefuge, W. 80th Avenue just east ofKipling Street:• Environmental education displays
and activities for kids and adults.• Live raptors.• Self-guided nature walks.• Wildlife contraband.• Informational booths.• Free hotdog barbecue.
A free shuttle will be providedbetween Two Ponds and Majestic View.
At 9:00 a.m., explore new trails withthe Denver Bicycle Touring Club leading a22-mile recreational bicycle ride in SpringMesa above Leyden Canyon. Participantsshould meet in the Majestic View Parknorth parking lot on W. 72nd Avenue, justwest of Carr Street, at 8:45 a.m.
At 10:30 a.m., take a 5k walk with anaturalist guide along the historic canaltrails that connect Two Ponds andMajestic View. Meet at Two Ponds at10:15 a.m.
To volunteer or get more informa-tion, contact the Festivals Commissionat 720-898-7400, Majestic View at720-898-7405, Two Ponds at 303-289-0867, or visitwww.arvadafestivals.com.
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
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Celebrate Arvada’s Trails and Wildlife
continued from page 9stopping aquatic hitchhikers. If there are
any concerns of aquatic hitchhikers on
your boat, Reservoir Rangers may check
for the following:
• Any containers of water such as live
wells/wet wells.
• Any evidence of plants, shells, or
other organisms that are attached to
the boat.
• Any areas where organisms can
become trapped, such as points where
the boat rests on trailers, motor
mounts, etc.
• Any hollow or open portions of trailer
frames, wheels, and other equipment
for any plants or other organisms.
Lakes in Colorado Known to Contain
Zebra Mussels
• Pueblo Reservoir is the only lake inColorado that is currently known tocontain Zebra Mussels.
Lakes in Colorado Known to Contain
Eurasian Watermilfoil:
• Arvada Reservoir• Standley Lake• Boulder Creek • Chatfield State Park Ponds• St. Vrain State Park Ponds• Lathrop State Park Ponds• Marston Reservoir• Upper and Lower Bowles Reservoir• Bow Mar Lake• CU Research Center Ponds• Fremont County Canal Systems• West Lake
Want to Fishfor Free?
Do you have a desire to work
with people? Can you devote
at least four hours a week to
volunteer? Do you want to go fishing
at the Arvada Reservoir for FREE?
Then we need you to be a volunteer
ranger at the Arvada Reservoir. Come
join the fun and meet a lot of great
volunteers. For more information
please call Ken Billips at 720-898-
7417. The season runs from April 1 to
October 31, 2008.
ArvadaFire Protection
District
The Arvada Report April/May 2008
The Arvada Fire ProtectionDistrict’s section of The Arvada
Report is published by the City ofArvada with content provided by theArvada Fire Protection District as aservice to the citizens of Arvada. TheCity of Arvada is not responsible forthe accuracy of the information con-tained in this section of The Arvada
Report.
Board of Directors
Mike Kerr - President
Jim Snyder - Vice-President
Mark Domenico - Secretary
Debi Luft - Treasurer
Doug Schneider - Director
ArvadaFire Protection District
7903 Allison Way • Arvada, CO 80005
303-424-3012www.arvadafire.com
These four pages of The Arvada Report are forand about the Arvada Fire Protection District.
The AFPD Training Center at 6651Indiana Street is utilized by a numberof organizations other than the Fire
District. The chart below demonstrates howoften those organizations use the Center. Following is an update:
• Homeowners’ Associations: Typically two-to four-hour meetings of their board ofdirectors, or membership meetings.
• Businesses: Seminars and/or trainings heldby private sector business.
• Local fire departments: drill ground andburn house.
• Pump Test Pit: fire departments and privatebusiness for truck pump testing.
• Law Enforcement: use of burn building forvarious SWAT exercises, and the amphithe-ater and classroom for several classes.
• Other Government Agencies: Colorado
Division of Local Affairs for Special
District budget and election workshops,
the City of Arvada, and Jeffco Schools
Transportation for bus driver orientation.
• Red Rocks Community College:
Firefighter One Academy and several
other classes during the year, firefighter
safety and survival, Haz-Mat Operations,
and a training program for Raytheon
Corporation for workers headed for the
South Pole.
• Other: Youth Leadership Jefferson County,
Red Rocks Youth College, and various
scouting programs. !
Training Center Utilized byOutside Organizations
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fireprotection district
Arvada Fire Offers Citizen’s Academy
The Arvada Report April/May 2008
The Arvada Fire District will holdtwo separate Kid’s Mini FireAcademies. The first Mini
Academy will be held June 23 from9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and is open tokids ages 8 – 10. This Academy focuseson Arvada Fire’s safety messagesincluding “Stop, Drop, and Roll” and“Get Low and Go.” The lessons willinvolve a short video followed by dis-cussion and active practice. A snackwill be served.
The second Academy will be June24 – 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.and is open to kids ages 11 – 14. ThisAcademy will include an overview ofthe Arvada Fire Protection District, 9-1-1Communications, Search and Rescue,basic First Aid, and much more. Asnack will be served each day and the
Academy will end with agraduation ceremony and con-gratulations from the Fire Chief.
Both Academies are free and willtake place at the Arvada Fire ProtectionDistrict Training Center, 6651 IndianaStreet. Class size is limited, so sign upas soon as possible. For more informa-tion or to sign up, contact Scott Pribbleat 303-424-3012. !
Kid’s Mini FireAcademy
Have you ever wondered what
life as a firefighter is really
like? We would love to offer
you the chance to find out! The
Arvada Fire Protection District is
hosting its Citizen Academy on May
24 and 25 at the Arvada Fire Training
Center, 6651 Indiana Street.
Some of the subjects to be cov-
ered include CPR (along with certifi-
cation), search and rescue, self-con-
tained breathing apparatus maze, fire
extinguishers, auto extrication, and
hose line advancement. No one will
be required to participate in any activ-
ity in which they do not feel comfort-
able.
Classes will be from 8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. each day; lunch is provided.
The Citizen’s Academy is free to all
attendees but preference is given to
people who live and/or work in the
City of Arvada. For more information
and to sign up, contact Scott Pribble
at 303-424-3012. !
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NewHeadquarters
The Arvada Fire Protection District
headquarters has moved! We are
now located at 7903 Allison Way.
The Chiefs, Fire Marshals,
Inspectors, Fire Education Officer/PIO,
and Training and support staff will all
have main offices at this location. Not
only will this facilitate internal commu-
nications, it will make doing business
with the District easier for our citizens.
The Arvada Fire Protection District
Board meetings will also be held here
on the fourth Wednesday of each month
at 7:00 p.m.
Citizens are welcome to stop by and
tour the new facility during regular busi-
ness hours. Come to the main entrance
on the west side of the building. You
will be greeted by a receptionist and one
of our staff will be happy to take you on
a tour. !
AFPD Election Scheduled for May 6
The Arvada Fire Protection DistrictBoard Election will be held onMay 6, 2008. Two four-year
director positions will be filled duringthis election. There are six qualifiedcandidates for these two positions.
Candidate biographies are posted at
www.arvadafire.com.
The election is being coordinated
with the North Jeffco Parks and
Recreation District. Two polling places
are available: the North Jeffco Apex
Center (13150 W. 72nd Avenue) and the
Community Recreation Center (6842
Wadsworth Boulevard). The polls will
be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
on May 6.
Voters are eligible to participate in
this election if they are registered to
vote in the State of Colorado and meet
one or more of the following criteria:
• They have been a resident of the
District for no less than 30 days,
and/or
• They are the owner (or spouse of an
owner) of taxable real or personal
property situated within the bound-
aries of the District, and/or
• They are obligated to pay taxes
under a contract to purchase taxable
property within the District.
If you wish to vote by mail, an
application for a mail-in ballot (former-
ly called an absentee ballot) may be
obtained by writing to or visiting our
headquarters at 7903 Allison Way,
Arvada, CO 80005, by calling us at
303-424-3012 x 2000, or by e-mail at
[email protected]. Properly
completed applications for a mail-in
ballot must be received by the election
official no later than 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 if you wish to
receive the ballot by mail, or no later
than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008
if you apply in person. All mail-in bal-
lots must be received at one of the
polling places or at Arvada Fire
Headquarters by 7:00 p.m. on Election
Day in order to be counted.
If you have any questions about the
election process, please contact Jennifer
Enochs at Fire District Headquarters,
7903 Allison Way, by phone
303-424-3012 x 2000, or by e-mail at
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AFPD and Pridemark Sign NewContract
The Arvada Fire Protection Districtand Pridemark ParamedicServices, LLC are proud to
announce that they have agreed to termson an Advanced Life Support (ALS)ambulance service contract. Pridemarkhas been the exclusive ALS provider forthe Arvada Fire Protection District sincethe company’s inception in 1997.
Negotiations on this contract beganin November of 2007.
The major change from previous con-
tracts is the method by which Pridemark
Paramedic’s response times will be calcu-
lated. Fire Chief Jon Greer believes that
the new contract will help guarantee that
Arvada residents will continue to receive
the excellent service they have come to
expect from Arvada Fire and Pridemark.
The new, five-year contract commenced
on March 1, 2008. !
Home SafetyMonth
June is Home Safety Month. This
year’s theme is “Hands on Home
Safety” and reminds the public to
take some simple hands-on steps to
create a safer home environment
from the five leading causes of home
injury – falls, poisonings, fires and
burns, choking/suffocation, and
drowning. Look in the next issue of
The Arvada Report for safety infor-
mation about how to prevent these
injuries. !
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72-Hour KitsJIM LANCY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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If you search the numerous web sites,
visit your local Red Cross office, talk to
your local emergency manager, or think
about what you might need as you run out
the door with your family headed for a shel-
ter during an emergency, you will realize the
importance of a 72-Hour Kit.
There is a reason why an emergency
supply kit is call the “72-Hour Kit.” It
has been determined over the years and
with the experience of many natural dis-
asters that the 72-hour time frame is the
critical period during which people
should be prepared to take care of them-
selves. After disasters occur, most serv-
ices are restored within three days,
including water, power, and other servic-
es like banking and trash pick-up. While
disasters do not keep a time table, being
prepared to take care of you and your
family for 72 hours will help you get
through the worst part of most emergen-
cies. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the
American Red Cross encourage people
to prepare for longer periods…just in
case.
What comprises the 72-Hour Kit?
FEMA recommends, at a minimum, the
following supplies for you and each
family member:
• Three-day supply of non-perishable
food.
• Three-day supply of water: one gal-
lon of water per person, per day.
• Portable, battery-powered radio or
television and extra batteries.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• First-aid kit and manual.
• Sanitation and hygiene items (moist
towelettes and toilet paper).
• Matches and waterproof container.
• Whistle.
• Extra clothing.
• Kitchen accessories and cooking
utensils, including a can opener.
• Photocopies of credit and identifica-
tion cards.
• Cash and coins.
• Special needs items, such as pre-
scription medications, eye glasses,
contact lens solutions, and hearing
aid batteries.
• Items for infants, such as formula,
diapers, bottles, and pacifiers.
It is important to tailor your survival
kit to your individual needs and the
needs of each of your family members.
Your emergency supply kits should be
stored in a place that is easily accessible
during an emergency. The 72-hour kit is
often called a “grab and go” kit because
that describes how you would use it.
For further information on 72-Hour
Kits and other family preparedness
information, visit the City of Arvada
web site at www.arvada.org or contact
your local emergency manager, Jim
Lancy, at 720-898-7510 or by email at
Preventing Injuries During Spring Cleaning
During spring cleaning duties this
year, home safety should be at the
top of your “to-do” list.
According to the Home Safety
Council’s State of Home Safety in
America™ report, unintentional injuries
in the home result in nearly 21 million
medical visits on average each year.
“Cleaning and organizing your home
are significant steps toward creating a
safe home,” said Meri-K Appy, Home
Safety Council president, “but take care.
Because a good spring cleaning often
means climbing, lifting heavy objects,
and using strong cleaning solutions – all
potential safety hazards themselves.”
The Arvada Fire Protection District
and the Home Safety Council encourage
everyone to follow simple safety steps
during spring cleaning to reduce risks and
uncover and remedy home safety hazards.
Spring Cleaning the Safe Way
• Always keep stairs, steps, landings,
and all floors clear of toys and clutter.
• When cleaning walls and ceilings, use
the opportunity to replace burned-out
light bulbs with bright lights over
stairs and steps.
• Don’t carry loads that block your
vision. Keep one hand free to hold
banisters and railings.
• Safely tuck telephone and electrical
cords out of walkways.
• Keep children away from anyone
cleaning windows. Shut upper win-
dows and promptly replace any win-
dow guards that have been removed.
• When washing window blinds, check
that cords are stored up high, out of a
child’s reach.
• If you need to climb, always use a
ladder.
• When using a ladder, stand at or
below the highest safe standing level.
For a stepladder, the safe standing
level is the second rung from the top.
For an extension ladder, the safe
standing level is the fourth rung from
the top.
• Before using a ladder, make sure the
rungs are dry and the ladder is secure-
ly positioned on a flat surface.
• Follow product label safety recom-
mendations, like wearing gloves and
masks, when using harsh products.
• Do not mix household cleaning prod-
ucts together because their contents
could react with dangerous results.
• Carefully read the labels on all prod-
ucts and medications and separate
those that say “Caution,” “Warning,”
“Danger,” or “Poison.” Lock these
products up and out of sight and reach
of young children.
• Empty buckets after use. Store them
turned over or upside down. !
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During winter and spring, the Centeris open Tuesdays, Thursdays, andSaturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., aswell as during programs and special activ-ities.
Pre-registration is required for classes;call 720-898-7405.
Nature Adventures:A Parent/Child ProgramJoin Nature Center Specialist Dean Bernard for excitingnature activities, stories, and games. Different topicseach month. Call five days in advance to reserve a spot.Ages 4 – 6 and parents.• May 17, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. No fee.• June 21, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. No fee.
Animal Art and Awesome ActivitiesUse your artistic skills to discover amazing creaturesand make a great project to take home. Ages 6 – 10.• May 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $10.
Earth Day with Colorado MammalsWildlife is the heartbeat of the land. Celebrate
EARTH DAY with Nature Center Specialist DeanBernard as you touch the skins and skulls of manyColorado mammals, learn about their habits andhabitats, and appreciate our State’s diverse andintriguing natural assets. Ages 6 and above.• April 22, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $2/person.
Birds, Bats, and BeesDiscover the types of birds in our area, where to findthem, what to look for, what attracts them to youryard, and more! The bat program shows you how toset up a bat house, why bats are good to havearound, and where they hang out! In the bees pro-gram, you’ll learn about these very importantinsects and why their hive activity is so necessary toour environment. Come for one at $5 each or allthree for $12. Ages 10 – adult.• Birds of a Feather, May 24, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Going Batty, June 26, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. • What’s the Buzz?, July 16, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Evening Bird WalkView birds of Majestic View Park. Bring binocularsand field guides, if you have them. Spotting scopeswill be provided. Register by June 16. Ages 10 – adult.• June 19, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. No fee.
Travel Series: New ZealandView the magnificent scenery and wildlife of NewZealand. See the plethora of birdlife of the area,
including Albatrosses, Penguins, and Gannets. Thisbreathtaking digital slide presentation will be con-ducted by Bob Barber, a professional wildlife pho-tographer. Register by June 18. Ages 10 – adult.• June 24, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $3/adult, $2/child.
Mad Science Summer Day CampsSparking the imagination and curiosity of children,these fun hands-on, exciting activities instill anunderstanding of science and nature. Call MadScience directly to register at 303-403-0432 or visittheir website at www.madscience.tv to read aboutthe projects each camp offers. All camps run from9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and cost $159 for half days and$229 for full days.• June 16 – 20: Physical Phenomenon and Crazy
Che-Mystery, ages 6 – 12. • June 23 – 27: Red Hot Robots, ages 8 – 13. ($30
fee for materials fee).• July 7 – 11: Space and Flight Academy, ages 7 – 12. • July 14 – 18: Nature’s Predator and Prey, ages 6 – 12.• July 28 – August 1: Sleuth Camp, ages 6 – 12.
Self-guided Nature GeocacheCheck out our new self-guided nature cache that willtour you through the Park. Bring your hand-held GPSto test and learn your geocaching skills as you dis-cover earth’s natural treasures in Majestic View Park.Pick up coordinates anytime at the Nature Centerinformation box.
720-898-7405www.arvada.org/nature
7030 Garrison Street
Rebates Available for Installation of EnergySaving Measures
The City’s Housing andNeighborhood RevitalizationDivision was recently awarded a
grant of $12,000 through the State ofColorado’s “2008 Insulate and SealColorado Program.” The Program, intend-ed to promote the installation of additionalwhole-house energy-saving measures, pro-vides rebates to residential property own-ers for insulation and air seal expensesincurred by the property owner.
Arvada’s application request of $12,000will be matched by $12,000 in City funds.
Residential property owners interestedin benefiting from this grant through the2008 Insulate and Seal Colorado Programmust meet the following criteria:
• Property owners must reside withinthe City of Arvada.
• Owners must work with an eligibleinsulation contractor.
• The eligible insulation contractormust correctly install insulation to adetermined performing R-value (asrecommended by the U.S. Departmentof Energy for that home’s climatezone), in either the home’s attic orexterior walls, as well as air-seal allappropriate areas.
• Upon completion, the homeownermust complete a rebate request form,attach copies of the contractor’s offi-cial work invoice and insulation-card,and submit to the City for payment. Homeowners whose applications are
approved will receive a rebate of either
20% of the total qualified insulation cost,
or $300, whichever is less, and will be
subject to verification of completed work.
Rebates will be distributed on a first-
received, first-paid process. The Program
will conclude when funds are no longer
available. Rebates are limited to one per
address and will not be available for work
completed prior to actual commencement
of the Program in the City.
This Program is a terrific way to save
money through lower heating costs as
well as add to the value of your property
while receiving a rebate to help cover
costs. Please look for future notifications
on the City website about this Program
when it becomes available.
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No Spring Cleanup in 2008
In 2007, the Arvada City Councilallocated $250,000 to provide theSpring Curbside Cleanup program
and opted to consider conducting thispopular program on an every other yearbasis. Budget permitting, the City willprovide the program again in 2009, butthere will not be a Curbside Cleanup in2008.
Arvada residents who want to do athorough spring cleaning have a num-ber of options available. First and fore-most, keep in mind that, for an extrafee, private residential trash serviceswill take most, if not all, of the itemsthat are collected during the CurbsideCleanup program.Regular Household Trash• For an extra fee, most residential
trash haulers will pick up largeitems such as furniture.
• Look in the yellow pages for“Garbage and Rubbish Collection.”
• Businesses which take old appli-ances include Unwanted Appliance,303- 430-7142; Iliff Appliance,303-320-0258; and Anything Goes,303-947-7100.
• Don’t forget that one person’s trashis another person’s treasure.Consider donating older furnitureand other items to a charitableorganization.
Household Hazardous Waste• The Rooney Road Recycling Center
at 151 S. Rooney Road in Goldenaccepts household hazardous waste.Normal hours of operation are 8:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday andSaturday. Call 303-316-6262 formore information or for an appoint-ment.
• For a $13 fee, up to 75 pounds ofhousehold chemicals can bedropped off at the Center. Batteries,tires, motor oil (25-gallon limit),and up to ten one-gallon cans oflatex paint do not count toward the75-pound limit.
• For $20, the Center will pick thematerials up from your home.The following is a partial list of the
household hazardous waste accepted atthe Center:
Antifreeze
Car / Motorcycle Batteries
Car Cleaners and Waxes
Degreasers
Deodorizers
Drain Cleaners
Expired Medicines
Flea Powder, Insecticides
Furniture Polish, Lacquers
Laundry Products
Moth Balls
Oven Cleaners
Paints, Paint Thinner
Petroleum Products
Photography Chemicals
Radiator Flushes
Organic Waste
• The Rooney Road Recycling Center
at 151 S. Rooney Road in Golden
accepts brush, sod, tree trimmings,
logs cut in eight-foot sections or less,
and other organic waste year round.
The cost for residential customers is
$3 per cubic yard. Call 303-710-9120
for more information.
The City of Arvada’s FleetMaintenance Division was recent-ly awarded the Innovation,
Achievement, and Cooperation Awardby the Colorado Public WorksAssociation (CPWA) at their 22nd annu-al awards ceremony.
Through a cooperative effort amongthe Fleet Maintenance Division, PoliceDepartment, and InformationTechnology Department, an efficientmethod has been developed to installand maintain vital police lighting andcommunication equipment in policecruisers. The creation of standardizedcomponents that can be installed in sev-eral different models and styles of policecars reduces the initial installation timeby 50%, and will substantially reducefuture maintenance and repairs costs.
Each of the three departments hasbeen highly motivated to find solutionsto the problems encountered, and com-mitted to work collaboratively with theircounterparts. Indeed, this cooperationhas streamlined technical issues that
have plagued new police cruisers forover a decade.
Overall, this project reduced costs,increased efficiency, and improved the
reliability of Arvada’s police cars, all tothe benefit of Arvada residents and tax-payers.
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The Arvada Report April/May 2008
Fleet Maintenance Division Achieves Coveted Award
Left to right: Mike Montel, Fleet Maintenance Technician; Gabe Streele, Police Systems Technician fromInformation Technology; Dale Carabetta, Fleet Manager; Jim Sullivan, Utilities Manager;
Dale Sterner, Shop Supervisor from Fleet Maintenance; and Tom Morahan, Fleet Services Coordinator accept CPWA Award.
Not pictured: Sergeant Mark Nazaryk, Police Traffic Enforcement Unit.
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2008 CEO Reception
The AEDA BusinessRetention Committeesponsored the first CEOReception for the year onFebruary 26. Moni PizWilson and Robert L.Wilson of Grandma’sFrozen Pasta hosted theevent at their food manu-facturing facility in south-east Arvada. Robert is also
the president of IndustrialChemical Company located in Arvada. Hereford Percy, AEDABusiness Retention Chairman, provided a brief welcome andintroductions. This venue offered Arvada CEOs the opportunityto meet with members of City Council to share information anddiscuss topics of interest.
Sundyne Receives Award
Congratulations to
Sundyne Corporation
for receiving the
Pioneer Award, which
is the top award given
by Jefferson Economic
Council (JEC), during
the annual Jefferson
County Industry
Appreciation Awards
Breakfast on March 20
at the Arvada Center for
the Arts and
Humanities. Marty Topping, Marketing and Technology
Manager for JEC noted, “Through your longevity as a primary
employer in the County, your company has significantly con-
tributed to the economic vitality in Jefferson County.” Sundyne
is also very involved in the Arvada community and has always
been a great corporate citizen.
CONGRATULATIONS, SUNDYNE!
Business Classes Offered
The Jefferson CountyBusiness Resource Center(JCBRC) is sponsoring the fol-lowing classes: “Creating anImage that Works: BrandingYour Business” will be held on
April 25. “Great Advice from the Professionals Who Know!:The Do’s and Don’ts for Small Biz” will be held on June 27.Classes are $10/each (includes lunch) and are held from 11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 1667 Cole Boulevard, Building 19, Suite400. On September 26, “What Retailers Need for Success”Jeffco Retailers Summit is planned. Watch for details andcheck out www.jeffcobrc.org to register or get more informa-tion. You can also self-subscribe to a monthly email of the“Business Intelligence Report” by contacting Denise Stephensat 303-996-8976 or email [email protected].
Arvada Business Registration
If you own a business in Arvada, remember that ALL busi-
nesses must register with the Arvada Sales and Use Tax
Division. For more information or to obtain a registration form,
call 720-898-7100 or check out www.arvada.org. Sales Tax is
listed under the “City Services” section.
Newsworthy Notes
AEDA’s 2007 Annual
Report was distributed to
over 1,000 Arvada businesses
and over 1,600 commercial
real estate partners. The
Report is available in the
AEDA office for businesses
interested in obtaining a
copy. It can also be viewed
on AEDA’s website: www.aeda.biz .
The 2008 Arvada Community Profile will soon be ready for
distribution. It can be downloaded from www.aeda.biz. The
annual Community Profile offers a snapshot of the City of
Arvada’s demographic information such as population, number
of households, household incomes, education levels, cost of liv-
ing comparisons, and much more.
Small Business Disaster Preparedness Guide
The Small Business Administration and Nationwide Mutual
Insurance Company teamed up to launch a disaster planning guide
for small business owners. The 10-page guide provides informa-
tion business owners need to develop an effective plan to protect
customers and employees in the event of a disaster. The guide pro-
vides key disaster preparedness strategies to help small businesses
identify potential hazards, create plans to remain in operation if
the office is unusable, and understand the limitations of insurance
coverage. For an electronic version of the guide go to
These two pages of The Arvada Report
are for and about Arvada businesses.
business link 2008
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Dave Ten Eyck of CCW Products, left, and Hereford Percy.
Ingrid Russell of Sundyne(second from right) with Jefferson
County Commissioners Kathy Hartman, J.Kevin McCasky, and Jim Congrove.
http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassist
ance/disasterpreparedness/index.html.
AEDA and the City are working
together to develop an aggressive
approach for attracting new, complemen-
tary retail businesses and restaurants to
our community. With many shopping
centers maturing, there is a need to
encourage revitalization of these areas.
We know, for instance, that Arvada citi-
zens shop elsewhere for things like soft
goods, clothing and shoes, furniture and
accessories, hardware and home
improvement, books, specialty retail
stores, specialty markets, health and
beauty items, restaurants, etc. While we
work on attracting more retail offerings
in targeted geographic areas, citizens are
reminded and encouraged to make a con-
scious effort to shop and support local
businesses before leaving the community
to purchase goods and services. For
instance, AEDA received many calls
inquiring why Marshall’s closed at Indian
Tree Shopping Center. The main reason,
according to the store manager, was that
sales were in continual decline over the
past three years. On a different note, a
business consultant that AEDA is work-
ing with for a project in southeast Arvada
noted, “I am impressed with the many
different kinds of restaurants and dining
locations you have nearby.” SHOP
LOCAL FIRST!
New Arvada Businesses
For a complete listing of Arvada
products and services offered by new and
existing businesses, go to www.aeda.biz.
Baby Boutique is a new retail store
at 7504 Grandview Avenue.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Store opened
a 10,032 sq. ft. store at 5185 Kipling
Street in the Arvada Ridge Shopping
Center.
Chipotle Grill opened a 2,300 sq. ft.
restaurant at 5324 Wadsworth Boulevard,
Unit G as part of the Shoppes at Arvada.
Chopstix Asian Grill significantly
renovated the building and opened a new
restaurant at 9604 Ralston Road.
Deli Zone opened a 1,768 sq. ft. deli
at 8031 Wadsworth Boulevard, Unit D3.
Dr. Peter Medaugh opened a 2,300sq. ft. dental office at 7768 Vance Drive.
FedEx Kinko’s opened a 1,645 sq. ft.store at 5455 Wadsworth ByPass, Unit A.
Glo Car Wash opened a new 8,753sq. ft. car wash at 6315 SheridanBoulevard featuring Mark VIIEquipment – an Arvada manufacturer ofcar wash equipment.
Indian Tree Pet Lodge is now openat 9530 W. 80th Avenue.
Jack-in-the-Box opened a 2,732 sq. ft.drive-thru restaurant at 5165 Kipling Streetin the Arvada Ridge Shopping Center.
Keleman Real Estate LLC is a newhome-based business offering propertymanagement services for commercial,retail, and residential.
Marron Dental opened a 2,463 sq.ft. office at 13739 W. 85th Drive #113.
Mrs. K Productions purchased the his-toric blue house at 5613 Olde WadsworthBoulevard in Olde Town Arvada.
Panda Express opened a 4,482 sq.ft. restaurant at 5145 Kipling Street inthe Arvada Ridge Shopping Center.
Play N Trade Arvada is now openat 5095 Kipling Street, Unit 120 inArvada Ridge Shopping Center.
The Dugout is a new indoor sportsfacility at 4700 W. 60th Avenue, Unit 1.
WL Contractors purchased the for-mer Hope Lumber site at 5920 LamarStreet and will bring over 100 jobs fromunincorporated Jefferson County into theCity of Arvada.
Arvada JobLINK – It’s Working!
Business Reminder: Pleasepost job opportunities on thewebsite today. The websiteattracts qualified job seekersevery day for Arvada employ-ment opportunities. It’s FREE atwww.arvadajoblink.com.
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Spring is here! Treat yourself to a shopping excur-sion. Take those special people in your life out foran enchanting dinner at a local restaurant. Pack apicnic lunch and enjoy your neighborhood park.Go to a play, sign up for a class, go dancing, playgolf, see a movie! Local businesses offer lots of
things to do and they appreciate your patronage.Remember: These businesses are involved in your
community. Your ARVADA sales tax dollars fundthe public services that you enjoy every day.
SHOP LOCAL FIRST!
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Flood Season is HereThe Arvada Report April/May 2008
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Spring rains and summer thunder-
storms can bring flooding to
Arvada. Flooding impacts people in
a variety of ways, including flood insur-
ance, property damage, and safety issues.
Flood Insurance
Until the late 1960s, most property
owners were unable to get insurance
coverage against flood damage because
private insurance firms, aware of the
potential for catastrophic losses, were
unwilling to assume the financial risk
alone. This put the burden on taxpayers
to provide costly disaster relief to a
growing number of flood victims.
In 1968, Congress addressed this
issue by creating the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). This Federal
Program provides flood insurance at a
reasonable cost in exchange for the
careful management of flood-prone
areas by local communities. Nearly
20,000 communities across the United
States and its territories participate in
the NFIP by adopting and enforcing
floodplain management ordinances to
reduce future flood damage. In
exchange, the NFIP makes Federally-
backed flood insurance available to
homeowners, renters, and business own-
ers in these communities. Arvada
receives a 20% discount on flood insur-
ance premiums for its residents.
There are approximately 1,500
structures in Arvada located in the 100-
year floodplain, yet only approximately
540 of these have flood insurance.
Floodplain Facts You Should Know
• If your property is in a floodplain,
there is a 26% chance of experienc-
ing a flood during the life of a 30-
year mortgage, compared to a 4%
chance of a fire.
• You can find out if your property is
located in a floodplain by calling the
City of Arvada Engineering Division
at 720-898-7646. If your property is
in a floodplain, you are still eligible
for flood insurance. Arvada has
Flood Insurance Rate Maps, pub-
lished by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA),
which are available for public
inspection at City Hall.
• Generally, there is a 30-day waiting
period from the time a policy is pur-
chased until you are covered, with
the following exceptions: if you
have an existing flood insurance pol-
icy and the coverage is increased;
when flood insurance is required as
a condition of a loan; and when an
additional amount of flood insurance
is required as a result of a flood map
revision.
• Flood insurance is required by law
in some instances. To get Federally-
secured financing to buy, refinance,
build, repair, reconstruct, or improve
structures in Special Flood Hazard
Areas, you may be required to pur-
chase flood insurance. This includes
most types of mortgage loans, as
well as FHA and VA loans.
• Even if your property is not in an
identified floodplain, you can still
purchase flood insurance at a
reduced premium. You would then
be covered against flooding from
localized conditions such as clogged
inlets or irrigation ditches.
For more information on flooding
and flood insurance:
• View www.floodsmart.gov.
• If you have questions regarding
Arvada’s floodplains, you can con-
tact the City’s Engineering Division
at 720-898-7640.
• Homeowners, realtors, lenders, and
insurance agents can obtain photo-
copies of floodplain maps at Arvada
City Hall, Engineering Division, 2nd
Floor, 8101 Ralston Road.
How Arvada Works to Prevent
Flooding
Each spring and after major rain-
falls, the City inspects all creeks and
drainageways, removing any accumulat-
ed debris to keep the channels clear. If
you see debris or other problems in the
creeks or drainageways, please contact
the City Streets Division at 720-898-
7720. For inlet and storm sewer mainte-
nance, call the City Wastewater
Division at 720-898-7770. Maintenance
of irrigation canals is the responsibility
of the canal company.
Property and Safety Issues
Floods are the most common and
widespread of all natural hazards. Some
floods develop slowly, but flash floods
can happen in just minutes. Flood prone
areas have been identified in 267 cities
and towns and in all of Colorado’s 64
counties. The City of Arvada is no
exception. Both Ralston and Van Bibber
Creeks course through the middle of
Arvada and both creeks are associated
with 100-and 500-year flood plains.
What to Do in Case of Flash Flood
• There may be no time for a warning
to be issued. You may have only sec-
onds to escape. It could be a life-and-
death decision for you and your fami-
ly. If you suspect a flash flood is
about to happen, immediately climb
to higher ground.
• Avoid walking through any floodwa-
ters. If it is moving swiftly, even
water six inches deep can sweep you
off your feet.
• If you are in a car and come to a
flooded area, do not attempt to drive
through any water where you cannot
clearly see the roadway. Often, a
roadway has been washed out and
this would be invisible to a driver. If
your car stalls, abandon it immedi-
ately and climb to higher ground.
Many deaths have resulted from
attempts to move stalled vehicles.
Preparedness is the key to protect-
ing you and your family. The following
steps will help you prepare for a flood
emergency:
• Awareness of the danger of flooding
is the first step.
• Discuss flood dangers with your
family and what each of you would
do if faced with a flood emergency.
• Prepare a disaster supply kit (72
hour-kit) for each member of your
family in case you have to evacuate.
See page 17 for more information.• Plan your evacuation route if you
have to leave your neighborhood
due to flooding.
• Obtain flood insurance if your home
is in a flood plain
For further information contact
Arvada’s emergency manager Jim
Lancy at 720-898-7510 or
August
14 Arvada City Council, 5:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
15 Annual DJ Dimas Bone Marrow
Drive, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
18 Arvada Chamber of Commerce
Issues Breakfast, 7:15 a.m.
Indian Tree Restaurant.
Non-members welcome.
Call 303-424-0313 to RSVP.
20 9 Health Fair
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
North Jeffco Apex Center
21 Arvada City Council, 6:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
24 Arvada Historical Society Yard
Sale, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Arvada Flour Mill
5590 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard
28 Arvada City Council, 5:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
May
1 “Ladies’ Only” Sample Tour
Olde Town Arvada
3 Fillup A. Can Day
5 Arvada City Council, 6:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
12 Arvada City Council, 5:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
16 Arvada Chamber of Commerce
Issues Breakfast, 7:15 a.m.
Indian Tree Restaurant. Non-
members welcome.
Call 303-424-0313 to RSVP.
19 Arvada City Council, 5:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
26 Memorial Day
Arvada City Hall Closed
June
2 Arvada City Council, 6:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
7 Arvada Celebrates Its Trails
9 Arvada City Council, 5: 30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
16 Arvada City Council, 6:30 p.m.
Arvada City Hall
20 Arvada Chamber of Commerce
Issues Breakfast, 7:15 a.m.
Indian Tree Restaurant. Non-
members welcome.
Call 303-424-0313 to RSVP.
21 Gold Strike Festival
Olde Town Arvada
22 Gold Strike Festival
Olde Town Arvada
Dates subject to change
Confirm with appropriate agency.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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JUNE
MAY
APRIL
Call forArtistsArvada Studio Art TourSeptember, 2008
Entry deadline: Wednesday, May 14
Application fee: $40
The seventh annual Arvada ArtStudio Tour is seeking talented newartists to join the group of about 30artists who participate in the Tourevery year. We are particularly inter-ested in artists in less common mediasuch as quilt makers, fabric artists,metalworkers, stained glass, etc., toadd variety to our excellent event.Creations must be of your own origi-nal design and communicate a mes-sage of some kind. Fine art isrequired. Applicants must be 21 yearsor older and have an Arvada mailingaddress.
This is an excellent and fun oppor-tunity for artists and the public tointeract over the arts! For a prospectusand any additional information, pleasecall Jan Myers at 303-428-7394.
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Altar BoyzThe Boyz are coming to town!
Altar Boyz, the acclaimed Off-Broadway
musical comedy, is coming to the Arvada
Center! Winner of the cov-
eted Outer Critics
Circle Award for
Best Musical Off-
Broadway, AltarBoyz is the
longest-running
new musical
comedy to open
in New York in
years! Altar Boyztells the holy inspiring
story of five small-town boys, Matthew,
Mark, Luke, Juan, and Abraham, trying to
save the world one screaming fan at a
time. This heavenly boy band is a pop
sensation with a mix of extraordinary
music, amazing choreography, and light-
hearted fun—a pure delight that’s suitable
for all ages. Altar Boyz is going to alter
your mind!
April 22 - June 1, 2008
In the Black Box Theater
PR SRT STDU.S. Postage
PAIDDenver, CO
Permit No. 1278
P.O. Box 8101 8101 Ralston Road
Arvada, Colorado 80001-8101
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Arvada Center HappeningsThe Arvada Center – Treat Yourself to the Arts!
To purchase tickets and for more information on these or other Arvada Centerevents, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org
4th Annual Jeffco JuriedTeachers Exhibition
Through May 18
In the Gallery
The House of Blue LeavesA Bizarre Comedy that Leaves you
Gasping…
The House of Blue Leaves, winner of four
Tony Awards®, is a dark comedy filled
with neurotic characters. This social com-
mentary of the ‘60s follows Artie
Shaughnessy, a zookeeper by day and a
hope-to-be songwriter by night, who fears
he is “too old to be a young talent.” This
absurd comedy brings to light the lengths
people will go to for their 15 minutes of
fame.
Through May 4
In the Black Box Theater Summer Camps
Altar Boyz
Arvada Center Summer CampsArvada Center Summer Camps offerexperiences in a variety of subjectsincluding drama, visual arts, music, anddance. These inspiring and creative pro-grams are designed for kids to learn newskills, discover new interests, and mostimportantly, have fun! Session lengthswill vary from one to five weeks duringthe months of June, July, and August.Prices range from $35 to $950. Allcamps will be held at the Arvada Center.A complete brochure including detailsof all summer camps will be available inApril. To reserve your copy, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org/education/classes.
Musical Theater CampAn officially licensed, full productionversion of Disney’s High SchoolMusical.
July 7 - August 8For ages 12 - 19
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