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Entrepreneurial to the Core The Villager’s
Man and Woman of the Year
An innovative choice: The Villager’s Man and Woman of the Year, Vic Ahmed and Dr. Becky TakataTinker, are key drivers on the southeast corridor’s entrepreneurial highway. Photo by Becky Osterwald
STORIES BY JAN WONDRA Each year, The Villager selects a Man and Woman of the Year who have had a profound, positive impact on the Denver-south community where we live, work and play. This year’s Man of the Year, Vic Ahmed, and Woman of the Year, Dr. Becky Takata-Tinker, share characteristics that have made the area an economic powerhouse,
not just for Colorado, but across the nation and around the globe. Among those characteristics: A constant drive to innovate, a deep dedication to the value of education to advance both economic results and individual opportunity, and the belief that flawless execution can make the difference between mediocrity and a strong economic impact.
Man of the Year: Vic Ahmed Woman of the Year: Becky Business leader is CEO of Takata-Tinker Innovation Pavilion Vic Ahmed is driven to innovate. As the CEO of Centennial-based Innovation Pavilion, Ahmed and his team have created a place where there appears to be no such thing as “I can’t.” The Pavilion thrives on the challenge of creating new ways
to do things—imagining products and services that solve problems while advising and solidly vetting startups that are capable of attracting the capital needed to grow. “I think that nobody else in the country has taken this sort of approach,” said Ahmed of the organization he launched in 2011. The model includes an entire
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President of CSU-Global is dedicated to today’s nontraditional student
It takes a certain kind of woman to take on a challenge that no man had dared to accept. But that is exactly what Dr. Becky TakataTinker did nine years ago when she accepted the role of president of CSU-Global, the world’s first and only 100-percent online university. The school pays its own way, taking no money from the Colorado state budget. Among its many claims to uniqueness is a total focus is on nontraditional learners, and the school’s results
consistently rank it among leading universities. “We’ll be at 20,000 enrollment by early next year, including students getting undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees,” Takata-Tinker said of the university located in Greenwood Village. “We’ve graduated more than 10,000, and we’re bringing in 600 to 900 per month from every state and territory and 55 countries around the globe. We’re one of the fastest-growing universities in the nation and we’re working in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, China—we are truly global.” CSU-Global’s model is designed to drive innovation, focusing on competency-based education linked directly to real-world careers and personnel needs of Continued on page 6
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DA investigator honored
An investigator with the District Attorney’s Office of the 18th Judicial District has been named 2017 Instructor of the Year by the Rocky Mountain High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Joe Ryan Hartley received the award at the December meeting of the organization’s executive board in Denver. Hartley was recognized for his efforts in teaching effective drugenforcement techniques in Colorado, the Rocky Mountain region and across the country. “I am always proud when members of our team share their skills and expertise with our law enforcement partners,” District Attorney George Brauchler said. “Our community gets far more bang for its buck from top-shelf employees like Joe Ryan. This honor highlights the great people we have in our office. HIDTA has reported 228 fatal heroin overdoses in Colorado for 2016. Anything we can do to keep illegal drugs off the streets makes our communities safer.” Hartley has been a district attorney’s investigator since November 2015. Prior to that, he was a detective with the Parker Police Department. The High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas operate under the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Rocky Mountain organization was established in 1996 and includes parts of Colorado, Utah, Montana and Wyoming. Its mission is to “facilitate cooperation and coordination among federal, state and local drug-enforcement efforts to enhance combating the drug-trafficking problem.” The executive board consists of 23 members (10 federal, 13 state/local) and works with 129 agencies.
Officials join African Leadership Group in end-of-the-year celebration
District Attorney George Brauchler gets grilled by a young member of the African Leadership Group’s debate team.
ates each gave riveting speeches to the standingroom-only crowd. The event also honored ALG’s Volunteer of the Year Pascal Koki from the Ivory Coast. Pascal works two jobs, including a night shift, and is a full-time student and a full-time mother of three and still finds time to volunteer for ALG’s many community events. “We are blessed as a community to have volunteers like Pascal,” said Papa Dia. “Her tireless work ethic and dedication is a reflection of the broader African-immigrant community who came to this country to give not only their family a better life, but to help others
A wide array of elected officials and a bipartisan cast of candidates braved the winter snowstorm on Dec. 23 to join more than 200 people in Aurora to celebrate the African Leadership Group’s accomplishments this year. Founded 15 years ago by Papa Dia, the African Leadership Group is dedicated to the empowerment and integration of the growing African-immigrant community in Colorado. The end of year celebration honored the graduates of ALG’s public-speaking class, the kids debate program, ALG’s educationadvocacy efforts and the many dedicated volunteers and community advocates that have made ALG a growing force in politics, education policy and civic engagement.
Diew Malou presents Jason Crow, a candidate in the 6th
Photos courtesy of African Leadership Group
“Amazing night celebrating culturally relevant inclusion in Colorado with friends of the African Leadership Group. Glad to see George Brauchler, Polly Lawrence and Angela Williams all in support,” tweeted Democratic state Sen. Rhonda Fields. The list of candidates and elected officials also included newly elected Aurora Board of Education members, attorney-general candidate Brad Levine, and 6th Congressional District candidate Jason Crow. Graduates of the publicspeaking class hailed from Sudan, Senegal, Kenya and Ghana, with English being a third or fourth language for many, and the elected officials on hand presented the graduates with their diplomas after the gradu-
rise as well. It is steadfast champions like Pascal that make Colorado a better place for everyone.” Members of the kids’ debate program, which is focused on helping secondgeneration immigrant children gain confidence and skills in public speaking and explore concepts from cultural appropriation to current events, were honored for their extraordinary skills, and had a chance to grill some of the elected officials on their knowledge of the African-immigrant community. For more information on ALG, visit usalg.org or contact Sylvia Karanja at sylvia.karanja@usalg. org.
African Leadership Group’s public-speaking class.
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This profile was presented Dec. 5 by A/D Works! economist Patrick Holwell at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Holwell was joined by state Sen. Nancy Todd, Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, a group of educators, the Colorado Education Association and the workforce board to review the research. Research for this profile revealed several significant gaps contributing to the increase in teacher shortages. There are not enough new teachers entering the field each year to replace retirees and fill new jobs for entrylevel teachers. “As we are facing a critical teacher shortage in Colorado as well as across the nation, it is important that we come together to ensure that every child, regardless of ZIP code, has access to a high-quality public education,” the county said in a press announcement. To learn more, visit bit. ly/ADworksteachers.
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Coffman spends Christmas with troops, meets with key allies U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee, returned to Colorado last week after spending Christmas with service members in Afghanistan and conducting top-level military and diplomatic meetings in Kuwait and Jordan, his congressional office announced. “It was an honor for me to spend Christmas with our men and women in uniform and to meet diplomatic staff deployed in the region” said Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran. “Any opportunity I have to thank those serving on the frontlines for their sacrifices and service to our nation is an opportunity I cherish. Additionally, hearing firsthand from our commanders and regional allies is crucial when crafting policy back in
Photos courtesy of Rep. Mike Coffman’s Congressional Office
Washington.” The bipartisan congressional delegation took place Dec. 23-27 and included Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., all members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. On Christmas Eve, the delegation arrived in Kabul and received a classified briefing
about ongoing operations in the region. The group was then hosted by U.S. Ambassador John Bass for a working dinner. On Christmas, Coffman met with Colorado service members for breakfast and met with Gen. John Nicholson, support commander for “Operation: Resolute Support.” Later in the day, the
delegation visited bases and served lunch to service members. On Dec. 26, Coffman and U.S. Ambassador Lawrence Silverman met with Kuwait Minister of Foreign Affairs Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah AlAhmad Al-Sabah at the National Assembly in Kuwait
City. Topics included mutual security and cooperation interests in the region. That afternoon, Coffman joined deployed Colorado service members for lunch at Camp Arifjan and visited with Army leadership and later traveled to Al Jaber Air Base to receive another special briefing. Coffman joined Marines stationed at Al Jaber Air Base for dinner. On Dec. 27, the delegation proceeded to Jordan, where the party was greeted and briefed by top diplomatic personnel from the U.S. embassy in Amman. Scheduled stops included meeting with Syrian refugees at the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and its representative Daniela Cicchella. Additional sites included the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center and the Joint Training Center, both located in Zarqa.
Douglas County’s CH2M sold to Texas corporation Firm has provided public works to Centennial for a decade
The City of Centennial has a new public-works contractor—sort of. CH2M, an international technological giant and one of Colorado’s largest companies, was known as CH2M Hill when the “virtual city” first contracted the firm to provide traffic engineering and snow removal—and now, the distinctive initials and numeral are being dropped as the company is swallowed by Dallas-based Jacobs Engineering Group. In late December, Jacobs finalized its previously announced $3.3 billion acquisition—paid for in a combination of cash and stock—of the
Metrum Community Credit Union raises record donations for Children’s Hospital
For more than 20 years, Metrum Community Credit Union employees have banded together to spread a little extra holiday cheer. The credit union welcomed more than 50 local families to its Centennial office Dec. 9 for an annual day of holiday fun with Santa Claus. The event also included face painting by Suz-Q-Z the Clown, who dressed as an elf, and piles of goodies prepped by staff members for their annual bake sale. All proceeds went to Children’s Miracle Network, directed to The Children’s Hospital Colorado. This year—the 21st iteration of the annual charity event— Metrum raised $630, more money than in any previous year. The staff has collected $3,069.20 for charitable causes since 2010. Metrum ties its campaigns in with Credit Unions for Kids, a coalition of credit unions from across the nation that support the organization’s charity of choice. More than $160 million has been raised collectively since 1996.
Combined, we bring unequaled talent and innovation to deliver more for our clients and the world. – Steve Demetriou, CEO of Jacobs Engineering Group Douglas County-based company and declared eventual plans to phase out the CH2M brand. “Today, we are celebrating a new Jacobs, a company like no other. Combined, we bring unequaled talent and innovation to deliver more for our clients and the world,” Jacobs CEO Steve Demetriou said in a statement. The company’s newly combined website says the merger has resulted in “a $15 billion professional-services leader focused on delivering innovative solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.” The Texas firm plans to broadly expand the current
CH2M specializations in water infrastructure and environment to places such as Africa. While CH2M may be known locally for its work on Centennial’s stoplights, the firm’s international presence has included such major undertakings as the Panama Canal. The final acquisition of CH2M has come after months of inter-company coordination. “Since our August announcement, we have held meetings with thousands of CH2M and Jacobs employees, and I cannot overstate the enthusiasm we share about our future together,” Demetriou said. “Today, we are celebrat-
ing the creation of a new Jacobs with even greater aspirations to do meaningful work around the world, heartened by clients who have eagerly anticipated this combination.” As a result of the acquisition, the Denver area is expected to become Jacobs’ hub for global-infrastructure projects. The Texas company has had a presence in Colorado for decades, including its work on FasTracks and Denver International Airport. The newly combined mega-company will have three official business lines—Aero-
space, Technology, Environmental and Nuclear; Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities; and Energy, Chemicals and Resources. The combined company is expected to see $150 million in annual savings as a result of consolidation, but will incur what Jacobs calls “$225 million in onetime costs” to achieve those long-term savings. CH2M has effectively served as 17-year-old Centennial’s public works department since 2007, when the city ended its contractual relationship with Arapahoe County.
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Erma Bombeck remembered The new year is a good time to remember Erma’s philosophy
She wasn’t a politician, never held public office, but offered advice from her heart that seemed to heal our souls and tickle our funny bones. I heard Erma Bombeck speak many years ago. She addressed a newspaper audience at our annual press convention at the stately Brown Palace. She confessed her addiction to smoking, which likely ended her life before her time. As we end 2016 and begin the challenges of a new year, we all can take a lesson from Erma. If I had my life to live over … By Erma Bombeck
I would have invited friends over to dinner, even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the good living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have burned the pink candle sculptured like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television, and more
Barbwire Bob The heroes of the holiday season are those who labor so we can enjoy events, meals, travel, entertainment and shopping—as well as those law enforcement officers who keep the peace. *** At the Belleview Avenue King Soopers, I was one of those shoppers at the meat counter purchasing bonein prime-rib roasts for less than $5 a pound. I visited with other local residents
while watching life. I would have gone to bed when I was sick, instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I wasn’t there for the day. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn’t show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment, realizing that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed impetuously, I would never have said, “Later, now go get washed up for dinner.” There would have been more “I love you’s” and more “I’m sorrys,” but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute—look at it and really see it—live it. And never give it back!
We really need to be grateful for the wonderful food chain that we enjoy in this country. The farms, ranches and feed lots produce the quality beef, pork, dairy products, chicken and eggs, and we receive all of these products within days and hours
of when the vegetables are harvested. Thank your local grocery store folks when you go back to buy your groceries. We owe these workers a standing ovation for their good work and fresh foods. *** I enjoyed Tony David and his band at Arlene Mohler Johnson’s holiday party in her beautiful Cherry Hills Village mansion with Christmas deco-
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rations galore. Arlene is one of the finest hosts in Cherry Hills. She lost her husband several years ago and is forging on with her life and civic activities. She is an inspiration to her many friends. Happy New Year, Arlene, and to Epicurean for the wonderful buffet. *** A salute this week to our Man and Woman of the Year, Vic Ahmed and Becky Takeda-Tanker.
A new year—enjoy it while it lasts
I listened to her. I ate and enjoyed and those foods that Since my birthday falls in January and I’m going to be have helped to keep me healthy. only 93 in the new year, I’ve been hearing concerns about I say to my questioners, in their pursuit of my health and age. BY MORT fitness and health, do not become obsessed “How’d you do it? What special foods did you REMARKS MARKS with the “health experts.” Eat what looks good, eat? What special exercise did you practice to tastes good and what you really enjoy. hit that age?” When it comes to “exercise,” the only time in All these questioners find it hard to believe my life that I exercised was when I made it to in and to understand my answers because they are gym classes at school and in the Army. bombarded by our country’s “health experts” My parents never drove me to Little League, lecturing us every day to give up meat, bacon, football, baseball or soccer because there was sausages and eggs, which just happen to be four no such thing as Little League for baseball or of my favorite foods, which I have eaten all my football, and no one in those days had ever life and still eat to enjoy. heard of a game called soccer. You should eat to enjoy because as the Bible I guess I was lucky not to have been an exercise fan says in Isaiah 22:13, “Eat, drink and be merry for tomorbecause Dr. James Keefe of St. Luke’s Mid America Heart row we shall die.” Institute reported that his study showed that demanding I’m glad that I grew up in the years before physicians workouts are not better for one’s health. In fact, the doctor and self-righteous dieticians were around to bombard my said evidence shows that the opposite is true. mother with apprehensions and fears about her family’s All those who spend time running on the board in athwellbeing. letic clubs should pay attention to the doctor’s conclusion: “Eat your meat and potatoes. Have some more bread “Running too fast, too far and for too many years may and butter with a piece of cheese. Eat and enjoy, that’s the speed one’s progress toward the finish line of life.” way to stay healthy,” Momma would say.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
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Opinion
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2017 seems like last week LEFT UNEDITED
Last week, we published our yearend issue, replete with all the news fit to remember. This week, I will share my more personal memories of covering 2017, the year that was. Even with all the drama over high density in Greenwood Village, the award for most bizarre city council meeting goes to Englewood. There is nothing like an elected official, without warning, suggesting the removal of the mayor with all the casualness of removing the coffee cups. Seriously, this happened at the end of an official council meeting, the section when councilmembers usually share invitations to their upcoming holiday parties. There is nothing like watching the aghast mayor and two other councilmembers walk out of the meeting in protest, without adjournment, leaving the council without a quorum. The weird thing: Mayor Joe Jefferson, who was later overwhelmingly elected by voters as municipal judge, was recently affirmatively voted in by the council to continue in his mayor’s role until he puts on the jurist’s robes this month. Soon the council will get to disagree about Jefferson’s council replacement. Stay tuned. The vote of the people in Greenwood Village that ended high-density housing also put an end to a number of friendships, according to
reports I have heard. It is sad when disagreements over large buildings are enough to pit neighbor against neighbor. Usually, it takes partisan politics to accomBY PETER plish a feat like JONES that. Kudos to Cherry Creek and Littleton Public Schools for putting the science of the teenage brain ahead of convenience in 2017 by moving back the first high school bell, giving adolescents the sleep they need to do well at their studies. Strangely enough, the state’s largest school district, Denver Public Schools, where my son attends, is still the sleepy holdout. The subject of sleep science does not even appear to be on that district’s radar screen. Smell the coffee, DPS—so your teenage students don’t have to. Teenagers are hard to keep up with, by the way. I should know, having panted heavily as I chased a bunch of them through a park and shopping plaza last year when they walked out of Cherry Creek High School in protest of President Trump’s DACA decision. I had to run in front of the students and block their sidewalk with my camera to get the front-page photo. Congratulations again to the City of Centennial for being the first governmental organization to receive Gallup’s Great Workplace Award. According to Gallup, the city has an average of 14 engaged
employees for every one employee who was “actively disengaged.” Still waiting to meet that “actively disengaged” slacker. Genius. Lastly, two of my popculture-oriented stories converged last month when Cherry Creek High School graduate Andrew Novick, director and star of JonBenet’s Tricycle, emailed me to ask about my recent interview with The Brady Bunch’s Christopher Knight, who passed through town on a theater tour. Novick collects everything, including the aforementioned tricycle, and would have loved to get Knight’s signature on a Brady Bunch lunchbox or something. Unfortunately, Novick’s note to self was almost a month old by then and Knight had already packed his bags. But there you have it— what will almost assuredly be the last reference to The Brady Bunch in The Villager for some time to come, ending an uncanny streak that had inexplicably bled into everything from this column to the entertainment page (a national story I didn’t even write) to a recent feature on a Centennial couple facing the traumas of Alzheimer’s disease. By the way, Becky Osterwald, our managing editor, had a huge crush on Knight when she was a kid. Just watch how she blushes the next time you say “pork chops and applesauce.” That’s “the story” and I’m sticking to it. peter@villagermediagroup. com
Congress must decide fate of net neutrality
Each generation has their “Open Internet” order that defining inventions. Over the was instituted just two years last 20 years, the internet eas- ago, also referred to as net ily qualifies as this country’s neutrality. most valuable and stunning As in any other sector of success story. But like most our economy, frequent reguinventions, the internet has latory fluctuations are not grown far beyond good for internet what the early providers, nor for pioneers could have those who rely on ever imagined—a network access limitless tool for for business and business, communipersonal purposes. cations, education, It is my view that entertainment and light-touch regulaso much more. tions are necessary We have witso that internet-sernessed the tremenBY MIKE COFFMAN vice providers, condous growth of the tent creators and internet to the point that it consumers have the regulatouches nearly every aspect tory certainty they deserve— of economic activity inside and that should originate in the United States and much Congress. of the world. As such, what With the FCC’s action, I beresponsibility does governlieve Congress now has a rement have to ensure that sponsibility to provide clarity it remains a positive force in this area so that the market for generations to come? I can rely on transparent and believe an important one, consistent rules. I appreciate and that is why I publically my constituents who have called the FCC to delay the expressed their concerns over net-neutrality vote last this issue through my last month. tele-town-hall and in-person Unfortunately, over the meetings. past 15 years, the Federal As your representative, Communications CommisI believe a decision of this sion has swung at least four magnitude, which will aftimes between differing rules fect virtually everyone who governing broadband service uses the internet, should be that have left both businesses made by the people’s repreand consumers confused. On sentatives in Congress—not Dec. 14, the FCC repealed the by unelected bureaucrats in
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Washington, D.C. Last week, I began drafting legislation that would uphold the broad principles of an open internet and ensure effective oversight of broadband service. While I understand this is a complex issue that will take time and careful deliberation, it is also one of great importance to every American, every small business and to the success of future innovations. I want to thank everyone who has sent me an email, tweet, phone call, have met with me or mailed me letters on the issue. I want you to know that as your representative, it is my job to see that your concerns are addressed, and I want you to know that I am always listening. The right to petition the government for a redress of grievances can only be effective if the people’s representatives, those whom you elect to Congress, not unelected bureaucrats, are able to reflect the will of the people. While the conversation on this subject has just started, rest assured I will continue the fight to keep the internet free, fair and open to all. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.
LETTERS Thanks for the memories, Bob Sweeney
We were just taking a moment this morning amid all the Christmas preparations to sit down and catch up on some reading. We admit we do not always read the editorials, however, the editorial written by Bob Sweeney in this week’s edition caught our attention [The Villager, Dec. 21]. What a lovely story! A perfect way to begin the blessed Christmas weekend. Thank you, Bob, for sharing a boy-
hood memory of the true meaning of Christmas portrayed through your family, especially your mother. It was easy to “jump in” between the lines and relate to a typical American scene in rural Colorado. We so appreciate you and Gerri and your staff at The Villager newspaper. It is not often that we find enjoyable, positive and inspiring stories in the newspaper these days. Thank you for yours in this week’s edition. Kathy and Tim Turley Centennial
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a role in introducing them. We believe that executing is 90 percent of anything,” Ahmed said. “So, the Colorado demo day in Silicon Valley was a concept that had to be executed.”
campus—a collaborative workspace, “a 21st century library” and a STEM school, as well as retail and millennial housing. “If we kept doing things the way An innovative history we have done things in the past, Born in Pakistan, Ahmed exinstead of breaking down the barriers to the way things have always hibited an early capacity to make things happen. been done, we would be standing As a high-achieving high school still,” Ahmed said. “Every state graduate, he was expected to atin the union wants high-growth tend college in the United States, companies. Over the years, we’ve eventually deciding developed a philosoto enroll at Washingphy on how to engage ton University in St. the VCs (venture capiLouis, Mo. Originally talists), and that’s alplanning to major lowed us to expand.” in civil engineering, What Ahmed and he instead doublehis team have done majored in computer is create an environscience and systems ment conducive to engineering. innovation, excelling Returning to Pakiat attracting funding stan, he joined a large for innovative local software company startups to help them as a systems analyst, thrive where they are, lasting there for three rather than relocating months before startVic Ahmed to Silicon Valley or ing his own company. Boston. “I made a lot of early mistakes, In November, Ahmed led a but it set me on this entrepreneurgroup of 18 startups to Colorado ial course,” he said. “That lasted Day in Silicon Valley, teaming four years, then I sold it and began up with the governor’s office and Colorado Technology Associates to exporting software back to the states.” showcase Colorado’s high-quality Showing an early skill at raising and high-growth companies to the funds, Ahmed started CresSoft in Silicon Valley ecosystem. 1992 and opened a south metro of“There are clusters of venture fice the next year. In 1999, he sold capitalists, maybe up to 500 VCs the firm’s successful model for offin Silicon Valley, 40 in Boston,” shore computer programming. Ahmed said. “Unfortunately, most He followed that with Vroom states ask them to open an office in Technolotheir state gies, but and VCs closed it aren’t going when fundto do that. ing dried So, my team up after the has come 2001 market up with a crash. He three-prong then turned strategy to to taking attract fundinterim CEO ing.” roles in tech Ahmed companies, says that exhibiting strategy skill in turnbegins with ing such solid vetoperations ting. around, add“If I’m ing value a VC and and attractsomeone Innovation Pavillion has become a local epicenter ing funding. does a little for colaboration and creativity. It suited his filtering for entrepreme—vets the neurial tendencies. company as a good prospect—then By 2008, Ahmed was researching I am obviously appreciative,” he models for business incubators on said. both the east and west coasts, and The second strategy Ahmed in 2011 he created the for-profit inemploys is using his contacts with cubator, Innovation Pavilion. chief information officers of large “I knew Denver would never corporations to introduce them to be a Silicon Valley or a Boston venture capitalists. or New York. We have a different “They are interested in getting ecosystem here in terms of access to know the CIOs—that’s their to capital, and IP has been a huge clients,” he said. “It’s their probsuccess,” Ahmed said. “We’re lems they are trying to solve. So, about to run out of space here at when they come here, we put them our 80,000-square-foot building in together—they can come meet the Centennial. The concept is expandCIOs, not just the good startup ing, which is per plan.” companies.” The incubator has already The third leg of Innovation Paopened four more innovation camvilion’s three-legged stool, says puses this year—in Parker, as well Ahmed, is providing introduction as Joliet, Ill., Florence, Ariz. and to what he calls “Colorado’s funds Olathe, Kan. The IP formula calls of funds.” for development of mixed-use in“You see, the VCs are funded novation campuses in partnership by funds of funds, family offices, and high net-worth people. I play Continued on page 7
Takata-Tinker: Woman of the Year ing reducing salaries. Those that didn’t want to do that left and industry partners. The school cowe spread what had to be done ordinates with more than 500 coramong those of us who were left, porations nationwide to continumost taking on two or three roles. ally update its degree coursework Within several months, we stopped and remain at the forefront of adthe bleeding. Then, we had to turn vances in technology and industry. it around.” “Our mission is nontraditional Turn it around, they did. students,” Takata-Tinker said. Ten years later, the university “They’re working, fois receiving a wealth cused on professions, of recognition. In raising families, they 2017, CSU-Global was have things going on. ranked No. 1 by MiliSchool is part of their tary Advanced Educalife, not the center of tion and Transition their life. They’re getGuide to Colleges and ting their education Universities and No. 5 while life is going on. by Best Online CollegThis model of educaes. Today, the school’s tion was created to master’s degree proaccommodate nongram is ranked No. traditional students, 3 in the Top 50 Best which means that Value Online Graduclasses start every ate Schools. month. No student Takata-Tinker Dr. Becky Takata-Tinker is more than a month came to her leaderaway from starting or continuing ship role well prepared by a suceducation.” cessful business career. CSU-Global has garnered a rep“I got a degree in business, and utation for innovation, not just in began work with a private comthe close relationships it maintains pany created through investment with industry categories and large capital,” she said. “When they corporations to develop and imtook it public, then sold it back to prove degree programs that meet a private firm I made money comreal-world needs, but in how the ing and going. They asked me to university is structured. There are stay and be the ground person to no student fees and no out-of-state do the operations for the group of tuition premiums. While tuition investors. So I got my start cleanrates are rising at 8 percent per ing things up, doing IPO deals and year, CSU-Global guarantees that traveling during the dot.com heyonce a student starts, the tuition day. I probably worked for 14 comrate will not rise as long as the stu- panies during that time.” dent continues taking classes. Among many innovative efforts, The innovative approach is fothis fall CSU-Global just held its cused on results. first completely-virtual global con“We test how much they learn,” ference. Takata-Tinker said. “We survey “We had 3,300 people participatstudents for their satisfaction and ing from 120 different organizawe survey employers about how tions. More than 40 percent were much the students learn. Here, from other countries. Even South we refresh the degrees every 18 American countries want women months based on what companies in the workplace,” Takata-Tinker who hire our grads are saying.” said. Continued from Page 1
A rough start
The future of CSU-Global was not always so rosy. “When they asked me to take the lead less than a year into its launch, the place was failing,” Takata-Tinker said. “I had to assess the situation quickly and made dramatic changes to bring down expenses to income, includ-
A nontraditional background
This has not been the president’s first global effort. “After the last deal I worked on for a company sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, they asked me to take over the portfolio company,” she said. “I worked with Visa MasContinued on page 7
Recent graduates and CSU-Global mascot share a moment.
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with city and county officials and real estate developers. The suburban locations are also by design. “The big metros have enough funding,” Ahmed said. “It’s the suburban areas that are looking to attract commercial enterprise.” Ahmed’s dedication to innovation is expansive. He devotes a significant amount of time promoting the development of Colorado’s tech industry. He is a critical member of the board of the Colorado Governor’s Innovation Commission and co-founder and chairman of TiE Rockies, which supports Denverarea entrepreneurs by sponsoring mentoring and networking opportunities. He serves on the TiE’s Global Board of Trustees. Ahmed is also secretary of technology of ICAST, Colorado’s nonprofit IT Commission, which is focused on sustainable development in underserved communities. He recently chaired the Colorado Technology Association and is an advisoryboard member of the Bard Center of Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado at Denver.
Stemming into education
The campus plan will evolve and will include what Ahmed calls a “maker space,” a series of labs and programming for developing prototypes like lasers and grazers and 3-D printers. “There is this uprising called the ‘maker movement,’ where people are doing things with their hands, validating their ideas,” he said. “Mastery is the concept of developing some deep skill by the time you graduate—fix computers, produce music, doing animation.” Ahmed says that what he and his team have built owes a lot to its Colorado location. Although he started his first U.S. company in Los Angeles, gravitating to Colorado, in hindsight, was inevitable. “I signed an agreement with Time Warner and had about 100 people deployed on this project spending time in Denver—that’s how I got here,” Ahmed said. “You know, I love the state. Most people focus on the natural beauty, which you can’t miss. But the real beauty is the people of this state. I think that when you come from somewhere else, it takes you by surprise—you say, ‘Why are people being so nice to me?’ People here are extremely inviting. They let you in. They are authentically helpful. It’s real—basically that has been a huge draw—a big part of the adventure.” Ahmed looks ahead with an entirely positive view. “My whole career has been about innovation and entrepreneurship,” he said. “Colorado is a great place for innovation. I chose this because I already decided to live here. When I was trying to figure out my next gig—my engagement on the nonprofit side, and my day side—that intersection, that partnership came through because this is Colorado.”
If we kept doing things the way we have done things in the past, instead of breaking down the barriers to the way things have always been done, we would be standing still.
Central to the Innovation Pavilion’s success and Ahmed’s personal dedication to innovation is his conviction that education is key, especially in the STEM subjects—science, technology, engineering and math. “For us, that is science, technology and entrepreneurial mastery,” he said. “Learning is a continual process. When you start doing something, you always learn how to do it better. Inevitably, the plan you start out with is not the one you end up with.”
-Vic Ahmed, CEO of Innovation Pavilion
terCard in Asia to set up merchant accounts for U.S. companies working in the states, Europe and Asia. We created a global independent sales organization set on one merchant account, then we sold it back to the employees.” When she and her husband Allen moved to Colorado, Takata-Tinker went back to school for her Ph.D. Finishing in 2007, she applied to teach at community colleges and worked with the International Women’s Forum. “All the companies I worked with, the college grads couldn’t do the work we hired them to do,” she said. “Employers complained about it. What they wanted were employees who were motivated, passionate, educated, trained and ready.” Takata-Tinker says her affinity for the nontraditionallearner model extends back to her own childhood, growing up in Danville, Calif., where she watched her own father receive an education. “He was an early nontraditional learner. They had no money, he held down three jobs while he went to UC Berkeley. He worked so hard,” she said. Takata-Tinker says when the public considers how the United States is changing, CSU-Global’s nontraditional programing makes even more sense. “Forty-one percent of our CSUGlobal students are the first in their families to go to college. A high percentage are minorities,” she said. “The reality is that life can come with unexpected chal-
lenge and CSU-Global is well set up for this. In other colleges or universities, if you quit, then you’re done. Who wants the credits you’ve earned? But here, the reason we offer 12 starts a year is to accommodate life. We do eight-week terms, so if you need to take off a month, it’s OK. If you take off two months, then we might not see you—so yes, we check up on students.” The statistics at CSU-Global speak for themselves. Student retention runs near 90 percent. More than 86 percent of the faculty holds a Ph.D. as well as workplace experience. And they don’t just instruct, they serve as career coaches. CSU-Global is recreating the student experience in what it calls “CSU 2.0.” “It’s the 21st century,” Takata-Tinker said. “Our own version of adaptive learning is providing individualized and customized learning experiences, especially with what our data tells us are underserved populations. We will do all we can to help them succeed if they have the tenacity.” She says it’s important to understand the CSU-Global highereducation mindset. “We believe in life-long learning,” Takata-Tinker said. “Here, we have a work-based-driven focus. We’re gearing them up to be plugged in and play in their economies. It’s time for people to realize that the pace of change is so fast, if you now take somebody out of the workplace and send them to school, the employee will be so far behind when they come back.”
The pace of change is so fast, if you now take somebody out of the workplace and send them to school, the employee will be so far behind when they come back. -Becky TakataTinker, president of CSU-Global
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THE 62ND DENVER DEBUTANTE BALL
Dec. 22 marked the 62nd annual Denver Debutante Ball with 27 debutantes presenting one of Denver’s most anticipated and celebrated winter holiday balls. The evening was full of excitement, bringing together families and friends for a night of music and dancing to the Jerry Barnett Orchestra at the historic Brown Palace.
Photos by Stefan Krusze
Gary Vickers and daughter Caitlin with Lyndsey Benes and her father Craig, all of Cherry Hills Village.
Joseph Kovarik and Miletich with their daughter Katherine Kovarik and escort Carter Kovarik of Cherry Hills Village.
Kevin Reidy and his daughter Katherine with Ann and Laura Reidy
Former debutante Rachel and her mother Michelle
Willis Wood with past Ball Chair Dawn Wood and Richard Wham
Master of Ceremonies Newell Grant and Judy Grant
Noah Sakr with Heather and Barbara Knight and Rodger Knight IV
The entire Hawkey family with 2017 Debutante Grace Hawkey at center
Nate Sanderhuse presents his girlfriend Sarah DeLine with a bouquet of
Escort Peter DeLine along with Sarah DeLine and escort Samuel DeLine.
2017 Escort William Hurtl with Sue AschutzRodgers and her granddaughter Caroline
DENVER DEBUTANTES
Russell Kemp, daughter Ariana Kemp and her mother Ana of Cherry Hills Village. Robert and Kimberly Danos and daughter Caroline, with her grandparents Barbara and Bob Danos of Greenwood Village.
The traditional the father and daughter waltz.
Bob and Barbara Danos with Betty Lynn and Dennis Jackson
The Denver Debutante Ball invites accomplished young women from respected families with a history and commitment to Denver and its institutions. The celebration of the Denver Debutante Ball continues to honor the tradition of presenting young women at a formal Debutante Ball, but is also charged with encouraging and aiding these Debutantes during the course of the coming year to become good citizens through philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership. At the core of our mission is the Mentor Program, established in 2014, which provides a network for our Debutantes, on the threshold of becoming leaders in business and volunteer work, with avenues and opportunities for them to become contributing members to the cultural life of the community. To that end, each one of these young women is matched with one of over 1,000 past Denver Debutantes who share an interest in the same profession, attended the same college or university or share a passion or avocation. Proceeds from Denver Debutante Ball are given to the Denver Botanic Gardens to support their cultural and education goals. The mission of the Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, using its core values of transformation, relevance, diversity and sustainability. The history of the Denver Debutante Ball is a long and honorable one, with over one thousand young women having been introduced to the Denver community since 1956, under the awe-inspiring crystal chandelier, along with Post Debutantes which are unique attributes that continue to enrich the tradition of the glorious Ball each year. In 2015, the Denver Debutante Ball celebrated the splendor of the 60th anniversary. Olivia Brooks Allen, Colorado Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Vance Allen of Morrison Riley Louise Bechter, Regis Jesuit High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Allen Bechter of Denver Lyndsey Frances Benes, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Benes of Denver Katherine Ann Burney, East High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Reidy of Denver, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Burney Hope Anderson Cherubini, Colorado Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam
Francis Cherubini of Denver Sophia Robichaux Crawford, Denver Online High School, daughter of Mr. John William Roy Crawford IV and Ms. Madeline Ann Collison of Denver Caroline Frances Danos, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fortier Danos of Greenwood Village Sarah Rebecca DeLine, Mullen High School, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Richard DeLine of Greenwood Village Laura Tate Fox, Arapahoe High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bret Alan Fox of Centennial Caroline Elizabeth Gardiner, Regis Jesuit High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Alexander Gardiner of Centennial Riley Kathryn Gibson, East High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Channing Reed Gibson of Denver Gretchen Yvonne Grewe, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Matthew Grewe of Cherry Hills Village Taylor Suzanne Hantman, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Robert Hantman of Cherry Hills Village Grace Elizabeth Hawkey, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willis Hawkey, Jr. of Denver Hannah Elizabeth Hess, St. Mary’s Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hess of Denver Audrey McGowan Hummel, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Leonhard Hummel of Cherry Hills Village Gabrielle Jessie Kinney, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kinney of Centennial Katherine Rose Kovarik, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. Joseph Edward Kovarik and Ms. Amy Louise Miletich of Cherry Hills Village Bridget Lee McCann, Rock Canyon High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee McCann of Highlands Ranch Kathlyn Maeve Moran, Regis Jesuit High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Allan Moran of Denver, Caroline Porter Padgett, Bishop Seabury Academy, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Brent Reid Padgett of Lawrence, Kan. Nicole Diane Seavall, Arapahoe High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Earl Seavall of Centennial Mallory Baird Smith, Valor Christian High School, daughter of Ms. Holland Mayhew Coors of Highlands Ranch Marissa Belle Smith, Cherry Creek High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marlis Earl Smith of Cherry Hills Village Caitlin Marie Vickers, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Robert Vickers of Cherry Hills Village Tantum Lorene Woolley, Colorado Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mapps Woolley of Denver Kylie Seta Writer, Kent Denver School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Herbert Writer of Englewood. Past Ball Chair Meg Nichols together with her husband Ed Nichols and Jason Fritz.
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Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Phil Ruschmeyer
Mexican Consulate Rep. Federico Bass, British Consul Erin Kuhn, Hon. Spanish Consul Pepe Parrado, Hon. Russian Consul General and Dean of Colorado Consular Corps Deb Palmieri
U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and NexGen’s Charlie McNeill
Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas and Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe
Emcee Doug Tisdale, Senior Hon. Swedish Consul Glenn Peterson, Hon. Swedish Consul Don Peterson, Hon. German Consul Paul Maricle, Hon. Slovenian Consul Lucky Vidmar and Hon. Rep. of Korea Consul Jim Gibney Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Consular Corps on stage 31 countries represented to promote international understanding and business in Colorado It was quite a feat when the South Metro Denver Chamber and Colorado Consular
Photo by Tommy Collier Fur and YSL vintage jewelry from Dan Sharp
Corps Collaboration took place at Lone Tree Arts Center. To have so many literally on stage at one time was due to the leadership of the chamber’s President/CEO Bob
Golden, EVP Doug Tisdale and business mogul Larry Mizel, who welcomed the corps and distinguished guests, including several mayors and surrounding area officials. The trio thanked partners and sponsors such as MDC Richmond American Homes, the Ruschmeyer Corp, CSU Global, Merrick
Hon. Italian Consul Giovanna Carrero-Contreras, Finnish Consulate Rep. Ann Makikalli, Hon. Iceland Consul Ingibjorg Stefansdottir, Hon. French Consul Jeff Richards and Hon. Nicaraguan Consul Bronwyn Bateman
Engineering, CU South Denver, Colorado Business Roundtable and NexGen. On hand were Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Stephanie Copeland, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. A special welcome was extended to the new consuls general of Japan
and Mexico. According to Hon. Russian Consul General and Dean of Colorado Consular Corps Deb Palmieri, “Colorado has one of the strongest economies in the country with a favorable tax system, transportation network, and one of the most active consular corps.”
Tom and Carol Tobiassen with Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky.
South Metro Denver Chamber CEO Bob Golden, former Greenwood Village City Councilmember Freda South Metro Denver Chamber board member David Miklin, Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet, Canadian Consul and Vice Dean of Colorado Consular Corps Schlatter and Denver City Councilmember Kevin Flynn Stephane Lessard, Japanese Consul General Hiroto Hirakoba and Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon
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Event co-chairs Jeremy Abelson, Stephanie Zaitz, Ben Lusher, and Barry Curtiss-Lusher.
JFS Board Chair Charlie Gwirtsman and Vice FS President & CEO Shepard Nevel, honorees Sam Zaitz Chair Leanna Harris present awards. and Gay Curtiss-Lusher, and Board Chair Charlie Gwirtsman.
Jewish Family Service fundraiser ‘The Faces of JFS’ raises nearly $375,000
Jewish Family Service of Colorado raised nearly $375,000 at its fundraiser, The Faces of JFS 2017 Winter Soirée, Dec. 14, when Gay Curtiss-Lusher and Sam Zaitz were honored at the Grand Hyatt Denver. More than 350 people attended this event, which celebrated the diversity of JFS clients while benefiting the life-transformative work of the agency. Everyone enjoyed the festive party, complete with cocktails, international food stations and passed hors
d’oeuvres, a photo opportunity from A Custom Look, and upbeat entertainment by Spinphony. After an hour of mingling, guests took their seats for a brief program. Co-chairs Ben Lusher and Stephanie Zaitz welcomed everyone and thanked event sponsors and the committee. JFS president and CEO Shepard Nevel shared more about the agency, who it serves, and what is planned for 2018. Board chair Charlie Gwirtsman and vice chair
Leanna Harris then took the stage to present Sam Zaitz with the inaugural Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award and Gay CurtissLusher with the Joyce and Kal Zeff Humanitarian Award. The honorees graciously received their awards to much applause and standing ovations as they were recognized for their outstanding work in the community on behalf of JFS. The audience was moved and inspired by a live portrayal of three JFS clients
Sam Zaitz with Yana Vishnitsky. The actors joined on stage with the actual JFS clients.
by professional actors, who showed each person’s life before JFS and after. The actors were then joined on stage by the actual clients, who were met with tears, applause, and another standing ovation. Event co-chairs were Barry Curtiss-Lusher, Stephanie Zaitz, Ben Lusher, and Jeremy Abelson. The committee included Jonathan Alpert, Bo Brownstein, Shell and Lisa Cook, Joe Curtiss-Lusher, Lee and Barbara Davis, Brad Farber, Ken and Sheryl Feiler, Jef-
frey Feldman, David Friedman, David Goldberg, Sheryl Goodman, Lola Farber Grueskin, Marty and Marie Herzog, David Ickovic, Matt Joblon, Gary Kleiman and Elisa Moran, Robert and Kathleen Klugman, Bradley Levin and Patti Robinson, Jonathan Marsico, Andrew and Julie McQuade, Kathy Neustadt, Aviva Pearlman, Melinda Quiat, Jordan Robbins, James and Debbie Shpall, Kacie and Daniel Sturman, Yana Vishnitsky, and Matt Weiss.
Gay Curtiss-Lusher and Sam Zaitz with their awards.
Groundbreaking for building renovation project at Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum will hold the official groundbreaking ceremony for its North Building renovation project on Jan. 10, at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This ceremonial moment will kick-off the realization of elements of Italian architect Gio Ponti’s design vision, which will unify the museum’s entire campus by creating a new Welcome Center and expanded gallery space and bring the DAM’s renowned educational programming to the heart of the campus. Speakers at the ceremonial groundbreaking will include Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Board Chairman and lead donors J. Landis “Lanny” and Sharon Martin, as well as former Board Chairmen Tom Congdon and Barry Hirschfeld and world-renowned architect Jorge Silvetti. A project blessing will be conducted by John Emhoolah of the Kiowa and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, and special performances will be presented by the Alpine Brass and Drone Dispatch in collaboration with artists Jennifer Ghormley and Pam Fortner. The $150 million North
Building renovation will be completed by 2021 in time for the building’s 50th anniversary. Design teams Fentress Architects and
Machado Silvetti Associates will complete the realization of this Golden Triangle Creative District project in association with local con-
tractor Saunders Construction Company. The groundbreaking will take place at the North Building, Ponti Hall and
Acoma Plaza, at the DAM, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. For museum information, call 720-865-5000 or visit denverartmuseum.org.
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LEGALS
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Saunders Construction for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Altura Plaza Building Improvements, Phase 2D. The work generally consisted of CM/GC services to include replacement the existing sewer vent piping at the basement ceiling, other miscellaneous plumbing, and miscellaneous ceiling and door repairs at different levels throughout the building. Final Settlement will be made on January 16, 2018. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Saunders Construction or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Saunders Construction or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Saunders Construction or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including January 15, 2018. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from Saunders Construction. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7936 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-18-02 ACTUARIAL CONSULTING FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY BOARD OF RETIREMENT Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for Actuarial Consulting services as specified herein from a source(s) that will give prompt and efficient service to the Arapahoe County Board of Retirement in its administration of the Arapahoe County Retirement Plan (the “Plan”). All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request for Proposal (RFP-18-02) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on February 1, 2018.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS tate of onald dward Deceased Case Number 17PR30512 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe Probate Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before May 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Darcy Strong 20057 E. Peakview CT Centennial, CO 800I6 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7928 ___________________________
The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7946 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-18-07 WATER REVERSE OSMOSIS / FILTRATION SYSTEMS FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase of water reverse osmosis / filtration systems for Arapahoe County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the o nt we ite. The Request For Proposal (RFP-18-07) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov.com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on February 1, 2018. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7947 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SKY RANCH PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, 3RD AMENDMENT CASE NO. Z17-006 PROPOSAL: Pure Cycle Corporation applicant, on behalf of PC Holdings LLC, owner, has made application to Arapahoe County for an amendment to the Sky Ranch Preliminary Development Plan. The proposed amendment would adjust a number of Preliminary Development Plan standards, including minimum required lot widths, fence details, and monument signs. PROPERTY LOCATION: East and West of the Monaghan Mile Road alignment north of E 6th Avenue and East of the Monaghan Mile Road alignment south of E 6th Avenue. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Preliminary Development Plan amendment application for Sky Ranch Preliminary Development Plan, 3rd Amendment (Case No. Z17-006). The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120 at the above stated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling 720-8746650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anne Elizabeth Tooley, Deceased Case Number 2017PR31049 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the undersigned or the Probate Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before May 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Law Office of Lyndsey Richard Lyndsey Richard, Esq., #39154 Attorneys for Personal Representative 545 South Race Street Denver, Colorado 80209 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7944 ____________________________
Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7948 ____________________________
COURTS PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Case No. 17CV343 PUBLIC NOTICE is given on December 13, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Steven Samuel Groobert be changed to Samantha Myra Groobert. Clerk of Court By: /s/ Deputy Clerk SEAL Published in The Villager First Publication: January 4, 2017 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7935 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6225 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ANNASTAZIA WHITTLESE AND FALL N WHITTLESE A A UN NOWN UN NOWN WHITTLESE Children, And concerning: ARISSA WHITTLESE A A ARISSA CREASE, JOHN DOE, CONNOR EDGE, AND ANDREW LACOMBE Respondents. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV0542 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT ______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding CONNOR EDGE is set for January 29, 2018 at 8:30 A.M. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. ou have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: December 15, 2017 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7937 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 ________ Plaintiff: HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: FREDDIE POL SUSAN R DEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNT SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNT UN NOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. _______ Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS PA NE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425
Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 ______________________ Case Number: 17CV032504 Div.: Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: FREDDIE POLK ou are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. ou are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Linda Arnold #16764 for risti Erickson, Esq. Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7945 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
JIMM MORALES-LUNA, JAI LEN MORALES-LUNA, JOHNATHAN MORALES-LUNA, MICAELA PEREZ-LUNA, AND LUIS LUNA-HERNANDEZ Children,
This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
GUADALUPE LUNA-HERNANDEZ A A GUADALUPE LUNA, SANTOS MORALES A A SANTOS MORALES-ALFARO, LORENZO PEREZ-BURGOS, AND LUIS LAST NAME UN NOWN Respondents,
Dated: December 22, 2017
Tamra Joanne White, Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889
WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS PA NE, L.L.P. By: s/Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 103, BUILDING NO. 10702, HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM, COUNT OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO., AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED JUNE 26, 1980 AT RECEPTION NO. 1976776, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 26, 1980 IN BOO 3236 AT PAGE 64, ARAPAHOE COUNT RECORDS, COUNT OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 10702 E. Exposition Avenue, #103, Aurora, CO 80012. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Published in The Villager First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7942 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: JANI AH RUSSELL AND NEMIAH RUSSELL Children, And concerning: TAMAR RUSSELL, RICHARD DAVIS, AND EDWARD COLLINS Respondents, risti Erickson, Esq., Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 17JV425 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARI NG AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TA E NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding EDWARD COLLINS is set for February 13, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in Division 35, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street. Centennial, Colorado 80112. ou have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings if you cannot afford an attorney,
And concerning:
Case No: 17JV0789 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding LUIS aka GEORGE aka JORGE aka MIGUEL LAST NAME UNKNOWN is set for February 15, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. ou have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: December 28, 2017 Tamra Joanne White, Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FA Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7949 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: GABRIELLA THOMPSON A A NATALIE THOMPSON A A CHLOE THOMPSON Children, And concerning: ELIZABETH STEVENS, AND JONATHAN THOMPSON Respondents. Tamra Joanne White, Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV0719 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY
HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT ______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JONATHAN THOMPSON is set for January 18, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. ou have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: December 28, 2017 Tamra Joanne White, Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FA Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7950 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: GABRIEL CANNON Children, And concerning: TABATHA HITCHCOC A A TABATHA CANNON, RICHARD GIVENS, AND JOHN DOE Respondents, And concerning: SCOTT BERR MAN Special Respondent(s). Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV0209 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT ______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RICHARD GIVENS AND JOHN DOE is set for January 29, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. ou have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: December 28, 2017 Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7951 ____________________________
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the planning and zoning commission for the city of Cherry Hills Village at the Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. regarding
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Whiffenpoofs at Newman Center Jan. 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best known collegiate a cappella group. Tickets 303-871-7720. Tierney Sutton Band Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. An eight-time Grammy Award nominee as recording artist and arranger Tierney Sutton uses her voice like an instrument. Newman Center. Tickets: 303-871-7720. ACC to host Littleton Public Schools Arts Exhibition Jan. 17-Feb. 6. Mon-Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Closing reception Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m. (light refreshments will be served). Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. Info: Anna Spillen at aspillen@ lps.k12.co.us. Music with a Mission Concert Series Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Forte Handbell Quarter. To benefit Covenant Cupboard Food — Continued from page 13— an Amendment to Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, concerning Zoning, by Amending Article 20 of Chapter 16 – Expanded Use Application for Nonprofit Institutions, Public Facilities, Private Clubs, Public Recreational Facilities and Nonprofit Recreational Facilities. All protests or comments shall be made in writing on or before that date, or by personal appearance at the public hearing. Published in The Villager Published: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7952 ____________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVNOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive proposals at the City Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:00 pm on January 11, 2018. The request for proposals for the Arapahoe Station and Peakview Avenue Concept Study is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the consultant’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Josie Ortiz, Transportation Planner (303) 708-
Pantry. Based in Colorado Springs, Forte is a nationally recognized, advanced hand-bell quartet performing a wide variety of styles. A free concert with a “love offering.” Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Rd., Centennial. Spectrum Dance Theater Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. World-renowned dancers, actress Julie Briskman as Mead and Donald Byrd as Baldwin, “A Rap on Race” excavates the truths buried in the facts of this cultural artifact. Newman Center. Tickets: 303-871-7720. Now-Jan. 26. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Plunge into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures. 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. Tickets: 303-315-9444 or visit cusouthdenver@denver.edusouthdenver.cu.edu All shows Wed.-Sunday only. England: Through the Eye of a Lens Through Jan. 11. Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. Photography and collaborative works from ACC and Colo. Mesa Univ.
6133. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7940 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15th, 2018 to Foothills Paving and Maintenance, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2017 Trails Rehabilitation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST:
study-abroad students who traveled to London last May. Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues. until 7 p.m. Closed Dec. 25Jan. 1. Info: trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5212. 29 Years of Cowboy Heritage, Traditions and Entertainment Jan. 18-21. Colorado Cowboy Poetry gathering. Three evening performances, two full-days of sessions and a Sunday matinee. Award-winning cowboy poets and musicians from the American West, Canada and Australia. At the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Free parking. Tickets: Colorado CowboyGathering.com.
CLASSES
Cursive Cafe Classes start Jan. 12. Teach your child cursive at home using fun tools and materials. Classes start in libraries in your area. Call Suzanne 720-684-8119 for details.
EDUCATION
Free - Nutrition Classes Jan. 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free Heart Health nutrition class (After the Holiday Detox) at the South Denver Heart Center. Presented by Susan Buckley,
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Ortiz City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Legal # 7941 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
RD,CDE. To register, call 303-744-1065, southdenver.com. Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Free Heart Health Nutrition class (Sitting is the new Smoking) at the South Denver Heart Center. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD,CDE. To register, call 303-7441065, southdenver.com. Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FreeHeart Health nutrition class (Current Diets and Weight Loss) at the South Denver Heart Center. Presented by Susan Weikhunat, RD, CDE. To register, call 303744-1065, southdenver.com. Free educational classes Jan. 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Anticoagulation Basics.) Through Thick and Think: Learn to Live with Warfarin/Coumadin. The class will explore helping patients to make good decisions about what can affect this medication and how to monitor it appropriately. To register, call 303-7441065, southdenver.com. Jan. 22, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulie Resistance.) Join Susan Weithunat, RD, CDE as she teaches the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. To register, call 303-744-1065, southdenver.com.
EVENTS
Soapy Smith: Con Artist and Gangster Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Learn about the crimes and exploits of the infamous Denver con artist Soapy Smith, as performed by Mark Strivings at Bemis Public Library. Though the most famous grifter of his
time, Smith was a complicated soul, both a criminal and a generous man. The library is located at 6014 S. Datura St. in Littleton. Info: 303-795-3961. Denver Sister Cities International Annual Meeting Jan. 18, 6 p.m. to honor the volunteers and growth. Keynote: Ambassador Daniel Bale. Yak and Yeti restaurant, 9755 E. Hampden Ave. RSVP: 303-832-1336. Valentine’s Day celebration Feb. 14, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Denver Clerk and Recorder/Public Trustee Debra Johnson’s 11th annual Valentine’s Day event. Judges and clergy will perform free marriage ceremonies for couples. Food and beverages will be available for them. Drawings will be held for gifts from local businesses, elected officials and other city agencies. Marriage licenses are $30. Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 101. Info: Mica Ward, 720-913-4866. Englewood Police Citizens Academy March 7-May 7, The academy will be held on Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., at Englewood Police Dept. Graduation will be held at City Council meeting on Monday, May 7. Register: Toni Arnoldy, 3615 S Elati St., Englewood or tarnoldy@ englewoodco.gov. You will be notified by mail of your acceptance. Space limited.
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Toyota Sienna is an all-around utility workhorse I liked the ease of adjusting the Sienna radio with simple dial controls for stations and volume, along with button and steering-wheel controls. Automakers are putting so many bells and whistles into the computer-driven consoles that it takes driver attention away from the highway, creating a wave of rear-end collisions, not helped by cellphone usage. These vans are a major investment, but so versatile, comfortable and easy to drive with so many features. The
BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST I’m becoming very fond of these all-wheel drive vans designed with the sliding side doors and third-row fold-up or down seating. The vans feature captain chairs for first- and second-row passengers. The sliding doors are so handy to load and unload passengers, packages, and all-around safety and convenience. These vans are the perfect “soccer mom” vehicles. Recently tested was the Honda Odyssey that was very similar to this week’s Toyota Sienna in style, horsepower and price, with the seven-passenger Sienna manufacturer’s retail price of $47,310 and the Odyssey at $46,670. I really liked the Honda Odyssey with a unique dashboard transmission and paddle shifters. The Sienna has a shift lever mounted on the dashboard with an intelligent transmission and eight-speed variable selection shift-lever control without the paddle-shifting option. The Sienna has the same 3.5 L V6 engine without a horsepower rating, but must match closely with the Odyssey at 280 hp. Both have abundant power
Suspect in Christmas hitand-run turns himself in A man believed to have been involved in a fatal Christmas Day hit-and-run turned himself in at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office shortly before 2 a.m. on Dec. 27. No additional information on the suspect was made available at press time. The deadly auto-pedestrian crash occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 25 in the 11000 block of East Arapahoe Road between Joliet and Lima streets. A man found lying in the roadway was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Anyone with information has been asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). No additional information about the victim was made available.
and spirited acceleration. Fuel economy in the Sienna averages 20 mpg and the Odyssey 22 mpg with the difference the 10-speed paddle shifting for the higher mileage Odyssey. The vans could be brother and sister in look, length, sliding doors, accessories and safety features. The Toyota Sienna is safety-rated with an overall perfect five-star rating while the Odyssey is not rated. Both vans are assembled in the
Sienna has heated seats and steering wheel, really nice on these cold mornings. Both of these models are built for families, commercial use or both. Really safe and attractive, with elaborate safety equipment, moonroof, LED lighting and the Toyota with quality Star Safety System technology. The drive and comfort are excellent and these are smart competitive products. They both make for a good choice at local dealerships. Watch for sale discounts and special pricing.
United States, the Odyssey in Lincoln, Ala. and the Sienna in Princeton, Ind. Again, I’m really becoming fond of the utility and allwheel drive features of these vehicles. They are spacious, comfortable, and have captainchair seating and so many safety features. The Sienna has the new Smart Stop Technology that prevents striking a front object, absent in the 2017 Honda.
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75th annual Golden Globe awards are no ‘black hole’ on the TV calendar
BY RICK GABLES Late-night talk show host Seth Meyers has been named host of the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The telecast is set to air live coast to coast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. mountain time, on NBC. “We are thrilled that Seth Meyers is going to be hosting the Golden Globes this year,” said Robert Greenblatt, chairman, NBC Entertainment. “As he does every night for us in late night, he will be taking a closer look at this year’s best movies and television with his unique brand of wit, intelligence and mischievous humor.” The three-hour Golden Globes telecast will serve as the official kickoff to the 2018 awards season. Nominations for the Golden Globes in 25 categories—four in film and 11 in television—are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 210 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements. A two-hour special Nova: Black Hole Apocalypse, hosted by astrophysicist Janna Levin, will air on PBS Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. mountain time. They are the most enigmatic, mysterious and exotic objects in the universe: black holes. They’re also the most powerful. Their gravity is so strong that nothing—not even light—can escape their pull. And they’re the most destructive, swallowing particles, dust, gas, planets, even giant stars. Anything that falls into them vanishes ... gone forever. But now, astrophysicists are coming to realize that black holes just might be an essential key to the structure of the universe—and to our very existence. This special
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