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News and information
Electronic Newsletter Now Available!www.arvada.org
Unique Regional
Agreement Results
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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Mayor Marc Williams303-940-7593(h)303-424-4486(w)
Mayor Pro TemCouncilmember
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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The Arvada Report February/March 2015
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 Arvada Report February/March 2015
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.
The Arvada Report February/March 2015
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.
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Arvada Police Department
8101 Ralston Road
Arvada CO 80002
720-898-6900
www.arvadapd.org
Ed Brady Named New Deputy Chief
Brady
Creager8
The Arvada Report February/March 2015
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
The Arvada Report February/March 2015
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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The Arvada Report February/March 2015
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.!
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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. !
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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.!
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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
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,
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.
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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
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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,
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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)
5900 Wadsworth Boulevard
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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
Gold Line Construction UpdateSEVERAL WEEK CLOSURE OF OLDE WADSWORTH PENDING
The future Gold Line crossing at Olde Wadsworth Boulevard.
The Arvada Report February/March 2015
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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
6842 Wadsworth Boulevard
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
6842 Wadsworth Boulevard
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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