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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)

[email protected]

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)

[email protected]

Councilmember

District Four

Bob Dyer

303-456-4646 (h)

303-423-8080 (w)

[email protected]

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


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.

policedepartment

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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.


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.


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


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.


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 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 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.


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

[email protected]. !


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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. !


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

[email protected]. !

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.”


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. !


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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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.


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!


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

[email protected].

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


Arvada City Hall

24 Arvada Historical Society Yard

Sale, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Arvada Flour Mill

5590 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard


Arvada City Hall

May

1 “Ladies’ Only” Sample Tour

Olde Town Arvada

3 Fillup A. Can Day


Arvada City Hall


Arvada City Hall



Indian Tree Restaurant. Non-

members welcome.

Call 303-424-0313 to RSVP.


Arvada City Hall

26 Memorial Day

Arvada City Hall Closed

June


Arvada City Hall

7 Arvada Celebrates Its Trails

9 Arvada City Council, 5: 30 p.m.

Arvada City Hall


Arvada City Hall



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

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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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Documents

May 3 is Fillup A. Can Day! Dstatic.arvada.org/docs/1206554548arvada_report_4-5-2008.pdf · Quintana. Rebecca Allanson, Carrie Brady, Rachel Bramblett, and Michelle Quintana were