Jim Whitfield Arvada Fire Board of Directors

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  • Long Lake Bathroom project……

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                            The first renderings for what the bathrooms will look like at Long Lake Ranch Regional Park are out.   What a tremendous benefit this will be to all of those that visit the site.   Our efforts toward collaborating and completing this project…

  • A concern for youth sports facilities in Arvada……..

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    I have been associated with the Apex Park and Recreation District board now for 8 years and I see storm clouds looming on the horizon with regard to youth sports facilities in our area.      I feel we have become complacent and are overlooking some needs and priorities with regard to youth sports facilities.  My real…

  • Happy Birthday Colorado !

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    Colorado celebrates its 137 birthday today.  Congrats.  Curious to know about Colorado’s journey to statehood…..read more

  • You know your an item in Arvada when…………..

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    …..there is an internet domain and website asking residents not to vote for you when you haven’t even announced your running for office…………..  (www.jimwhitfield.com)

  • Arvada Splash Pad Architectural plan

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    The Arvada splash pad plans are out.  Here is an architectural overhead view of the Arvada Splash Pad: The following features will be a part of our splashpad:  Bollard Activator, Water Jelly, Rooster Tail, Spray Loops, Ground Geyser,  Ground Gusher, Cattail, Water Loop,  Water Leaf, Fumbling Five, Waterbug, Aqualien Flower Power, Bullfrog, and two Watergarden…

  • Environmental health risks at Rocky Flats…….2005 report

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    For you moderates out there here is a link to a 2005 free report to the public on the health risks to the public at the Rocky Flats Site (REFTS). They provide a good history and background report. Not too long. Not too short. Some very nice tables and figures. The conclusions start on page…

  • APEX East Arvada Recreation Center draft site plan

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    Last night we previewed the first draft programming and layout plans for the proposed recreation center that would primarily serve the Eastern portion of Arvada from its South to North border.   The site plan was very impressive and offers aquatics (lap and recreational), a gymnasium, a running track, fitness area, and potentially a sky diving…

  • Colorado Amendment 64

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    OK. So help me out. How will 2nd hand Marijuana smoke be handled ? In this case it’s less like achohol and more like cigarette smoke. Will someone end up filing a federal lawsuit against the state of Colorado when their children are exposed to 2nd hand marijuana smoke ? And will public establishments have…

  • Vote NO on Colorado Amendment 64

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    Vote NO on Colorado Amendment 64 Amendment 64 would: Make Colorado one of the first states to try to profit from the legalization of marijuana at the expense of its children. Make Colorado the first state to establish a “constitutional right” to grow, transport and sell marijuana for recreational use. Make it legal for anyone…

  • Debate and Election etiquette. Need to look at youth sports

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    Just as Governor Hickenlooper had stated at this years SDA conference the political behavior of our election process and officials has degraded to the level of disgusting at times. I have been very disappointed in political behavior of both national and local elected officials and candidates.     Imagine the example that is being set for your…