A ‘SUPER’ INTENDENT
TRANSPIRING
NEWS | PG 9
ARTS | PG 21
Cherry Creek’s Harry Bull named Superintendent of the Year
‘Better safe than sorry’ County produces election guide for law enforcement
VOLUME 34 • NUMBER 50 • NOVEMBER 3, 2016
TheVillagerNewspaper
@VillagerDenver
Serving Arapahoe County & Surrounding Communities
Don’t forget to vote
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane issued an elections guide this week for law enforcement. It focuses on laws surrounding campaigning and voter rights, rules on electioneering, voter intimidation, interference with election officials, challenging to a person’s right to vote and rules for poll watchers. Crane describes the guide as precautionary in nature. “We’ve received no specific threats to Arapahoe County or any of our vote centers specifically, but understanding that the dialogue this year has been at a much higher fevered pitch around the election and everything going on, we wanted to make sure that we were prepared for any eventuality,” the clerk said. “… It’s better to be safe than sorry.” Crane, an elected Republican, said his office has been interacting with law enforcement agencies in preparation for anything that may happen on Election Day. Efforts have included “active threat training” in cooperation with the county sheriff’s office. “They’ve given us some training pieces for our [election] judges that we were able to include in the training and into our manual,” Crane said. Continued on page 29
Ballerina Misty Copeland ‘stands’ for something FLAIR | PG 22
Since 1982
www.villagerpublishing.com
WOMEN’S FOUNDATION
Documentary looks at ‘gender’ through a child’s eyes
Never too early to learn to vote. Little Ellie Ashley, helps her mom, Katherine, drop off her ballot Nov. 1. Ballots must be received by the county clerk and recorder's office by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Photo by Stefan Krusze
Why are there so many choices for U.S. president? $1,000 or 5,000 signatures is all it takes in Colorado Is the real battle in 2016 between Rocky De La Fuente and Emidio Soltysik? As voters continue to peruse their ballots in anticipation of next week’s Election Day deadline, most could not help but notice a wide range of esoteric presidential candidates not mentioned in the recent high-profile discussions of emails and sex talk. De La Fuente, of something called the American Delta Party, and Soltysik, the nominee of Socialist U.S.A., are but two of 22 presidential hopefuls to make Colorado’s 2016 ballot. “We always see a lot of candidates on there, but this year there’s definitely more than there has been before,” said Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane, who notes
that 2008 and 2012 each saw 16 candidates for the nation’s highest office. The 2016 contenders run the gamut from the more well-known Libertarian Gary Johnson Littleton resident Frank Atwood, nominee for the and Green Par- Approval Voting Party, is one of 22 candidates ty nominee Jill on Colorado’s crowded presidential ballot. File photo Stein to such outright esoterica as Bradford Lyttle one-off Kotlikoff for President Party. To get on the ballot in Coloraof the Nonviolence Resistance/Pacido—and each of its 64 counties—an fist Party and the Nutrition Party’s unaffiliated or minor-party candidate own Rod Silva. If armistice and sound diet are must either collect 5,000 valid petinot your political priorities, some tion signatures or play a flat fee of of the other choices include Dar- $1,000 to the Secretary of State’s rell Castle (American Constitution Office. Although Crane thinks dissatParty), James Hedges (Prohibition Party—yes, they oppose legalized isfaction with the two major-party alcohol), and Michael Maturen candidates has contributed to this year’s flurry of alternative hopefuls, (American Solidarity Party). Laurence Kotlikoff fronts the the clerk notes that many of the can-
didates have motives other than their longer than longshot chances at the White House. Crane points to Littleton’s own Frank Atwood, the nominee for the Approval Voting Party, an essentially one-man organization established to push the idea of voters being able to select or “approve” of as many candidates as they want in a given election. “People have different motivations,” Crane said. “The law says if you’re qualified for the office based on the laws, you can get your name on the ballot.” Oddly enough, Atwood says he has no plans to vote for himself— saying it would be a waste without the alternative voting system his candidacy was designed to promote. “My goal is not to win votes. I don’t want to be elected to office,” he told The Villager in March. “My goal is for you to investigate approval voting.”
PAGE 2 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
Sex trafficking a growing crime in Colorado Coordinated effort nabs 11 culprits, rescues nine children
The FBI’s Rocky Mountain Innocence Lost Task Force recently launched a sting operation throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Operation Cross Country worked with 33 local and state law enforcement agencies. District Attorney George Brauchler and his staff worked directly with the Arapahoe and Douglas county sheriff’s offices and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Brauchler is passionate when it comes to sex trafficking. “The prostitutes and sexual
victims of tomorrow are our neighbors and our children today,” he said. “It is for them that we invest time, effort and resources into aggressive and appropriate law enforcement efforts like a dedicated human-trafficking prosecution team.” The district attorney had a particular message to sex predators. “We do not want you in our community. Stop now or we will find you and help you find the justice you deserve under our newly enhanced laws,” he said. As a result of efforts in the two states, nine children, the youngest age 14, were recovered and 11 traffickers arrested. Thirty-two sex customers were also arrested in sting operations. “To me, this is the worst side of domestic violence—child sexual assault and the gang cases interacting,” said Cara Morlan,
senior deputy district attorney in charge of human trafficking. “These children are our forgotten children.” Morlan, a Colorado native, has dedicated her career to protecting the most vulnerable in society. “They are not easy cases. They are not easy victims. But the personal reward is incredible. … For many of the young women and men that I deal with, this is the first time that someone has seen them as a human and not a commodity,” she said. The sting operations also net five adult women working as prostitutes. “Sometimes older women will use pictures of younger girls to attract buyers,” Morlan said. In 2012, the FBI developed the Innocence Lost Task Force with a component that involved local officials. Brauchler, who had been
concerned with an exponential rise in sex trafficking, became an early booster in Colorado. “George recognized the need to have someone specializing solely in these types of cases … and the county commissioners gave 100 percent support, recognizing the high-intensity level these cases need from both the investigation and prosecution aspect,” Morlan said, adding that Colorado ranks among the highest in sex trafficking in the United States for multiple reasons. “[Metro Denver is] one of the major hubs in the middle of the country,” she said. “We have numerous [interstate] highways … all coming into our jurisdiction. We have many sports teams in our area, all of which tend to draw an out-of-town crowd looking for a good time. We also have facilities in our jurisdiction that house
out-of-state runaway kids for social services. … And so, it creates a perfect hub with all of the hotels along the highways.” A serious challenge for prosecutors, Morlan notes, is the fact that many perpetrators are still eligible for probation. “Currently, human trafficking of an adult is not a sex crime and that is stunning to me—that when we recognize selling children is a sexual violation, but selling an adult and trading an adult is not. I think that needs to be improved,” the attorney said. “One of George’s biggest issues is that none of these crimes carry mandatory prison.” The extensive operation focused not only on hotels, truck stops and street corners, but social media, including Backpage, to target the traffickers.
Puzzah! Give the gift of an experience! Look no further for a unique and fun gift! Discover the #1 ranked trip advisor game for fun! Team up with your business associates, family or friends for interesting puzzle problem solving to complete your mission! Check out our website for full details and to book one of our Brennan Lanam and his classmates said his 11th birthday was “awesome” at Puzzah!
A CALORIE
BURNED IS A CALORIE EARNED
private rooms for a memorable experience! Gift certificates available. Puzzah! 1440 Blake St. Denver 303-534-5477 www.puzzah.com
Teens charged in fatal shooting of chef in Englewood Two teenage suspects have been arrested in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old man. Englewood police announced last week that two 16-year-old boys had been charged on Oct. 21 with first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery. The suspects, who were unnamed because they are juveniles, were already in custody on unrelated
A Free Children's Concert
charges. Nicholas Andrew Lewis, executive chef at the popular Blackbird Public House in Denver, was fatally shot on the evening of Oct. 1 in his Englewood neighborhood in the 3000 block of South Acoma Street. A police spokeswoman could not say whether the two would be tried as adults. Lewis was reportedly father to an 8-year-old boy.
The Littleton Symphony Orchestra Presents Music Director/Conductor
Join in November &
SAVE $100 on December dues
plus Receive the
Get-Started Package valued at
$ 600
Jurgen de Lemos
SATURDAY NOV. 12, 2016 2:30 P.M. Williams: Star Wars Themes Holst: "The Planets" excerpts Strauss: 2001 Theme Wienawski: Polonaise Brilliante
with Violinist Andrew Jung
Littleton United Methodist Church 5893 S. Datura Street
CALL 303.569.8166 CLICK GREENWOODATC.COM COME IN FOR A PERSONAL TOUR 5801 SOUTH QUEBEC STREET | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
Join us for this kid-friendly educational concert! No tickets required Doors open at 2:00 pm
lit tleton
SYMPHONY
Orcbestra-
For more information call 303.933.6824 www.littletonsymphony.org
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 3
A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure. President Abraham Lincoln
Veterans Week 2016
Come join us as we recognize the service and commitment of our veterans and active duty military men and women.
SECONDARY
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
DATE
TIME
EVENT
COTTONWOOD CREEK
NOV. 10
2:00 p.m.
Cottonwood Creek will host an assembly to honor veterans, celebrate their service and sacrifice and encourage citizenship. The assembly will feature speeches by two Cottonwood Creek parents who are veterans, patriotic music by the Cottonwood Creek Choir, and a “Celebration of Service” slide show of veterans from our Cottonwood Creek family. RSVP to 720-554-3205.
GREENWOOD
NOV. 22
1:00 p.m.
Greenwood welcomes grandparents, veterans and current servicemen and women for a patriotic program in the school gym. Afterward, honored guests are invited to visit classrooms to share their experiences with students from 1:40 to 2:30 p.m.
HIGH PLAINS
NOV. 10
9:15 a.m.
High Plains will honor WWII veteran Sal Finke, grandfather of third-grader Sydney Finke, along with other veterans and active duty military members, during a patriotic assembly. Then honored guests will have the opportunity to talk with students about what service means to them. RSVP to Cristina Rohrig at 720-554-3603.
HOMESTEAD
NOV. 10
9:00 a.m.
Homestead will fly the U.S. flag and flags of all branches of the military as we honor veterans from our community, including our CCSD grounds crew, during a schoolwide assembly followed by a reception for our special guests.
WILLOW CREEK
NOV. 10
11:00 a.m.
Willow Creek Elementary will honor America’s heroes with a full day of events. Local veterans and active duty servicemen and women are invited to lunch with their student during the student’s lunch period between 11:00 a.m. and 1:25 p.m. Honored guests can visit classrooms and share stories of their military service with students throughout the day. A patriotic assembly will take place at 2:15 p.m. in the gym followed by a reception at 3:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. RSVP to Kathy at 720-554-3903.
CAMPUS MIDDLE
NOV. 9
1:30 p.m.
Campus will celebrate Veterans Day with a patriotic assembly followed by a reception in the library for our honored guests. RSVP to John Lynch at 720-554-2704.
WEST MIDDLE
NOV. 10
7:45 a.m
West will kick off its Veterans Day celebration by lining the streets outside of the school with students waving flags during the morning rush hour. Then veterans and active duty servicemen and women are invited to a breakfast in their honor, followed by two tribute assemblies to recognize their service. Our honored guests will also talk with students in all 8th grade Social Studies classes.
CHERRY CREEK HIGH
NOV. 11
8:30 a.m.
Cherry Creek will honor our veterans and active duty servicemen and women during a Veterans Day breakfast. RSVP to Activities Office at 720-554-2393.
For directions to any of these schools and for more information about how other schools in your neighborhood are celebrating, visit www.cherrycreekschools.org. Sign up for the Cherry Creek Schools Community eNewsletter and get breaking news and regular updates via email. Subscribe at www.cherrycreekschools.org.
4700 SOUTH YOSEMITE STREET GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
PAGE 4 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
The Villager
America will prevail after election
This is the last edition of this newspaper until after the election. Whatever the results are, the Nov. 8 election will be history and the nation will survive the outcome. Many of us have our favorites in both political parties and we assume candidates of both sides will be elected to office. My goal is, and always has been, to elect competent people to office who will do a good job. “Doing a good job” means serving the public well, listening, and spending public funds like they were their own. Debt and waste are plaguing government at the highest levels in Washington D.C. Helping people who need help is needed and Americans are the most generous people on the planet. Wherever a hurricane, earthquake, drought or disaster occurs, Americans are on the scene with food, water, emergency workers and military assistance. Part of this generosity comes from our religious base of caring for
others with Christian forgiveness and taking care of God’s creatures, including believers or not. America has always had a mission of goodness. We outgrew slavery that had been manifested around the world for centuries. We had a civil war in the process. The war wasn’t completely compelled by slavery, but by succession of the South from the North for many reasons. We took lands away from the Indians and treated them poorly as we overwhelmed the Indian nation, state by state, acre by acre. The new immigrants needed land on which to live and farm. We also took a large portion the West away from Mexico after the Alamo. Many of the new arrivals had made their livings off the European feudal system where the royal families owned everything and the peasants just farmed for the rich. In turn, royalty provided protection and a portion of the food chain to their peasants. There weren’t any votes taken to see who would be king. Royal families stayed in power for centuries and still exist today. After the American Revolution, George Washington actually could have been king of this new nation. He declined the offer and went back to his farm estate downstream from Washington, D.C. Americans like strong leaders from both political parties. FDR carried us through World War II. Gen. Eisenhower won the war and during his presidency built our interstate highway system. Abraham Lincoln established the land-grant college system
Honor veterans on Nov. 11 Veterans Day is Nov. 11 when we salute our veterans from wars dating back to World War 11. Not many of these heroes are left, but they truly were the greatest generation. I’m so glad that the veteran hat styles have become popular so we can spot these veterans moving around our restaurants, cities, and airports. Having a vet hat is a small
reminder of the service that these men and women have performed for all of us. I think that it is disgraceful that so many disabled veterans have had trouble with benefits and medical treatments at VA facilities. Hopefully the new VA hospital at the old Fitzsimmons site, now termed the Anschutz CU Medical Campus and Hospital, will be com-
that launched CU and CSU in 1862. John F. Kennedy was extremely popular and kept the Russians from putting missiles into Cuba in some very tense moments in U.S. and Russian history. The Monroe Doctrine prevailed by keeping European powers out of Latin America, even to this day. America has had many challenges, and while every election is hailed as the most important election in our nation’s history, we somehow prevailed to the next election cycle. This election is especially critical for the direction of the future of America due to the appointment of Supreme Court justices. This election has been more poignant and brutal than some, but if you check history we have endured some dandy contests. Plan A: Hillary wins and we maintain a Republican Senate and House and we have political gridlock for the next four years. Obamacare may be overhauled. College kids getting ripped off by high-interest loans precipitated by greedy colleges and universities sucking up federal money may get a break from Hillary. I think we can figure that minimum wages will rise, and higher education may cost less, or at least there will be some easement on these college loans. I do applaud President Obama for opening up Cuba relations. This action is long overdue. Being a bully toward this tiny nation, while we embrace Vietnam where 50,000 American soldiers died in a war we gave away and lost, makes little sense. Close Guantanamo and instead build a public uni-
pleted soon. This medical campus with the CU Lion Eye Center and vast hospital and medical treatment facilities was a great accomplishment by then-Gov. Bill Owens, the University of Colorado and the Denver Lions Club, which led the way for this great transition in Colorado health care. We ask lady luck to be extra good to these veterans who like to live life to the fullest and enjoy the freedoms that they fought to insure for all of us. The election will soon be over
versity where we can teach Cubans about free enterprise. The Middle East conflicts will continue. Hillary has been the face of American diplomacy for a much of the last decade and the situations have continued to decline. Immigration will continue to go unsolved and we will have more migrants flowing into our country from everywhere. Plan B: Trump sweeps into office by a fraction of the voters, the silent majority who have favored Trump from the beginning, but were afraid to admit that they liked his platforms. A strong defense, defeat of ISIS, bringing business back to our shores, taxing businesses that leave and want to import their goods back to the United States tax free, streamlining NATO, and getting along with Russia to end the war in Syria, stopping the spread of Iranian influence across the Middle East with a goal to destroy Israel, ending safe-harbor cities where illegal criminal immigrants can hide out. Trump would appoint cabinet leaders who would make better trade deals and he would lower taxes on business. He would appoint more conservative Supreme Court justices. The list goes on of what he would do if he pulls off a surprising upset. He is given a strong boost this week with the new FBI revelations. Trump brings new hope and leadership to America. Destiny is in Hillary’s favor and we might elect the first woman president in our nation’s history. What will be, will be. America will prevail.
and we will have a new president and administration. No matter who is elected, we hope and pray that they take good care of our veterans and they can bring an end to these military conflicts that continue to create more veterans. We should seek peace from the strength of past and present veterans. God bless America and the men and women who have served our country with their lives, limbs and courage.
Some more reasons to vote for Trump
BY MORT REMARKS MARKS
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column endorsing Donald Trump for president, and since then I have received a number of letters agreeing with me, and a few violently disagreeing with me. The following letter that I received from Ginger Parietti agreeing with me says it all – clearly, distinctly and beautifully. Last night, a friend claimed that Donald Trump wouldn’t make a good president … To my friend’s credit, she was respectful enough to let me respond when she asked, “Really, what has Trump done?” I said, “In June of last year,
Trump entered the race for president. In just a little over a year, Trump singlehandedly defeated the Republican Party. He did it so thoroughly that the Republican Party now suffers from an identity crisis. Trump has Obama petrified that Trump will dismiss programs that weren’t properly installed using proper law. Trump has singlehandedly debunked and disemboweled any value of news media as we knew it—news now suffering from an all-time level of distrust and disrespect. Trump has leaders from all over the world talking about him, whether good or bad. Trust me, powerful men who have been president before weren’t liked by the global community. I doubt Mikhail Gorbachev liked Reagan when Reagan said, ‘Tear down that wall.’ Trump has expressly disclosed the fraud perpetrated on the American public by Hillary Clinton. He has quite literally brought Hillary to her knees—if you believe that nervous tension and disorders offer physical side effects and damage.” Trump has unified the silent majority in a way that should be patent-
ly frightening to liberals. As the press accuses Trump of being a house of cards, Trump has proven the press is the real house of cards. He has whipped up the entire establishment into pure panic. Trump has exposed them for who they are and worse, what they are. George Clooney was right when he said Trump draws live news coverage of his podium that he’s not yet approached. Thanks, George, you were perfectly correct.” I asked my friend, the same way Trump asked the African-American community the question “At this point what do you have to lose?” We have mass cop shootings, riots in our streets, ambushed cops, bombs blowing up in our cities, targeted police, a skyrocketing jobless rate, no economic growth, the worst racial tension in my lifetime, no God in schools, more abortion than ever, illegal aliens pouring into our country, sick veterans receiving no care, and a debt that doubled in seven years to $19 trillion. Are you really happy with the condition of the current system? One man has done all of this in one year—one guy, and on his own
dime. And with everything I’ve written, you believe Trump hasn’t done anything? You claim that you are afraid of Donald Trump? No wonder we’re in trouble. You can say that Trump is a lousy presidential candidate. That’s your right. Just don’t ever say he’s not effective. That Megyn Kelly, CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, the New York Times, Raleigh News and Observer, the AP, Jake Tapper, Don Lemon and many more failed to implement their collectively orchestrated lie on the American people against Trump, is actually a massive testament to Trump. The press colluded pure propaganda to accomplish his demise, and they have collectively failed and miserably. Let me conclude with the following final fact that convinced me that Trump deserves our vote. Can you believe that Bill Clinton, a disbarred lawyer, a president who was fined and impeached for lying under oath, a man who was fined $90,000 for giving false testimony in the Paula Jones case has asked us to believe him when he says the best thing for the country is four years of Hillary?
Office: 8933 East Union Ave. • Suite 230 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-1357 Phone: (303) 773-8313 Fax: (303) 773-8456 A legal newspaper of general circulation in Arapahoe County, Colorado. (USPS 431-010) Published weekly by the Villager Publishing Co., Inc. Available for home or office delivery by U.S. Mail for $45 per year. Single copies available for 75¢ per issue. PERODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT ENGLEWOOD, CO. A Colorado Statutory Publication CRS (19732470 et al). Postmaster: Send address changes to The Villager, 8933 East Union Ave., Suite #230, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-1357 Deadlines: Display Advertising, Legal Notices, press releases, letters to the editor, 4:00 p.m. Friday. Classified Advertising, noon Monday. PUBLISHER & EDITOR Gerri Sweeney — x307 gerri@villagerpublishing.com PUBLISHER Robert Sweeney — x350 bsween1@aol.com VICE PRESIDENT/MARKETING Sharon Sweeney — x305 cogambler@mac.com MANAGING EDITOR Becky Osterwald — x303 editorial@villagerpublishing.com NEWS EDITOR Peter Jones — x318 peter@villagermediagroup.com REPORTERS Peter Jones — x318 peter@villagermediagroup.com Jan Wondra — 303-506-5269 wondra.villager@gmail.com Tom Barry Barrypr@msn.com PHOTOGRAPHER Stefan Krusze — 303-717-8282 octaviangogoI@aol.com FLAIR Scottie Iverson swandenver@qwestoffice.net ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Sharon Sweeney — x305 cogambler@mac.com Linda Kehr — x314 linda@villagerpublishing.com Valerie LeVier — x317 valerie@villagerpublishing.com Gerri Sweeney — x307 gerri@villagerpublishing.com DESIGN/PRODUCTION MANAGER Tom McTighe — x300 production@villagerpublishing.com DESIGN/PRODUCTION Renee Novitsky renee@villagerpublishing.com ACCOUNTING Pat McLachlan — x315 accounting@villagerpublishing.com IT MANAGER Patrick Sweeney — x304 idpro.it@icloud.com SUBSCRIPTIONS B.T. Galloway — x301 subscribe@villagerpublishing.com LEGALS Becky Osterwald — x303 legal@villagerpublishing.com EDITORIAL COLUMNISTS Robert Sweeney — x350 bsween1@aol.com Mort Marks gopmort@aol.com
The Villager is an award winning, locally owned, independent newspaper. All letters to the editor must be signed. The contributor’s name, hometown and phone number must also accompany all letters to the editor for verification, and we reserve the right to edit contributions for space. We attempt to verify all matters of fact but hold contributors liable for the content, accuracy and fairness of their contributions. All submissions become the property of The Villager and may be reused in any medium.
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!”
QUOTE of the WEEK Being deeply QUOTE of theloved WEEK by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5
Try to remember a kind of November LEFT UNEDITED
BY PETER JONES
As a movie buff and journalist, November has long meant two things for me—the end of the long nauseating campaign season and the beginning of the Denver Film Festival. That elation and craziness—each has both—have been a part of my life for decades. I’ll be watching Polish cinema, until I head to some DTC hotel where politicos of one party or another toast their victories or drown their sorrows. I was one of two people actually listening to President Obama’s televised victory speech at the Republican shindig in 2008. Likewise, I’ve watched Democrats slam their laptops in disinterest as GOP victories in the state legislature came true. This year, I must say I am disappointed in 10-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette. As she coasts to certain victory in the Democraticsafe 1st Congressional District, the congresswoman could not be bothered to participate in the candidate profiles for our recent election section. I personally reached out to the candidate on multiple platforms, including her website, Facebook and on an old-fashioned thing called the telephone, all to no avail. Her campaign website had one way to contact anyone—and that anyone does not respond to anyone. I also called DeGette’s local and national congressional offices, hoping they would know how to get a hold of someone. Each time, somebody promised I’d hear from the right person by the end of the day. I didn’t. Emails and social-media messages were completely ignored. In contrast, DeGette’s Repub-
Not Donald and Hillary, but an incredible facsimile. With Election Day closing in, the Denver Film Festival will take a look at politics in television on Saturday, Nov. 5, when Gov. John Hickenlooper and others discuss how one influences the other.
Photo courtesy of Denver Film Society
lican opponent Casper Stockham was the first person—among a wide range of county, state and federal candidates—to respond to our questionnaire. His answers were returned in something close to 10 minutes. Stockham has not had much luck getting a hold of DeGette, either. He thinks “white privilege” is why she rejects his numerous invitations to debate. Nah, I think it’s incumbentin-safe-district privilege. In any case, the congresswoman owes it to her constituents—Republicans, Democrats and independents alike—and to the notion of democracy itself to at least marginally engage her opponent and take questions from the local press.
39th Denver Film Festival
Now, back to the film festival, where the worlds of politics, arts, entertainment and all of life collide for 12 engaging days, Nov. 2-13, at both the Sie Film Center on East Colfax Avenue and the United Artists Denver Pavilion on Denver’s 16th Street Mall. As an example of how cinema can shed light, engagement and discussion, see my story about Growing Up Coy on page 21. Whatever your opinions on the transgender issue, you are almost certain to see some
shades of gray in a story told through the eyes of a child. The documentary plays the festival Nov. 11-13 with the producer-editor in attendance. A few other semi-random highlights of the festival include: • American Epic, a three-part sound and visual essay on the history of American music. • Bang!: The Bert Berns Story, a documentary that sees the son of an often forgotten songwriterproducer seeking out the late father he has known only through his music. • A focus on Spanish cinema with eight feature-length films en Espanol. • A spotlight on Colorado that includes Growing Up Coy and 26 other features and shorts, including the odd JonBenet’s Tricycle. • Opening night’s La La Land, a musical featuring Emma Stone, who will accept the festival’s Excellence in Acting Award. • Closing night’s Jackie, which sees Natalie Portman in the title role as one of the country’s most iconic first ladies. • A visit from my friend, the lovely and talented Mary-Lyn Chambers, New Zealand’s greatest export since, well, I guess sheep’s wool—and her new film Debris. • Gov. John Hickenlooper discussing the effect of politics on television and vice versa. Littleton’s own director Jasmine McGlade, profiled in The Villager, will be a jury member for the American Independent Narrative Award. For a complete festival schedule, visit denverfilm.org. Journalists like myself may also take particular interest in California Typewriter, a documentary that makes an impassioned plea for outmoded machinery in a digital world. That’s what’s interesting about film—and politics, for that matter. A little bit of flash and suspension of disbelief when necessary can make something worthless seem wonderful. Think about that when you cast your ballot, or settle in for your next Keanu Reeves movie. -peter@villagermediagroup.com
Imagine an election without mud
PERSPECTIVA
OBSCURA
A channel we should all be tuned into is the calling out negativity for what it is: “It’s not about me. It’s about how bad the other ‘guy’ is.” Let’s be honest, this election has become about the lesser of the two major candidates. Who can we stomach without throwing up for the next four years? What Americans need to do, starting Wednesday, Nov. 9, is start calling out any candidate who throws mud and ostracize them. We can’t let another election season come around in two
years and go through this again. Congress needs to quit its petty bickering and get back to doing what it was sent to Washington, D.C. to do —enact programs and laws that are for the benefit of all Americans, not just the few who buy them off come election time. It’s time every single voter tells the powers that be that this is the end—no more jockeying for positions to outdo the other party. In fact, lets get rid of the letters behind politicians’ name. Maybe then they can do what’s best for the country.
BY BECKY OSTERWALD Less than a week to go and there is one thing everyone should be thankful for as we move into the Thanksgiving seaEPSTEIN PATIERNO, P.C. is pleased son—the election is all but over. to announce its formation and the I get that channel, and I will be opening of its Greenwood Village happy when I no longer have to Office. The firm will continue to see half-baked accusations, false practice all aspects of family law statements and down-right lies matters with dignity, discretion and from every political spectrum on intelligence. the planet. As far as I am concerned, that Steven Epstein • Christina Patierno channel can float off into oblivion Wendy Smock • Courtney Leathers Jeffrey Boman forever. I remember elections that EPSTEIN PATIERNO, P.C. is pleased to announce weren’t about which one could its formation and the opening of its Greenwood Village make and throw the most mud, Office. The firm will continue to practice all aspects of family law matters with dignity, discretion and intelligence. but which candidate had the best www.epfamilylawattorneys.com intentions for the United States. Steven Epstein • Christina • Wendy Smock It wasn’t about this flaw or that DOWNTOWN Patierno OFFICE: GREENWOOD VILLAGE OFFICE: Leathers • Rhonda White • Jeffrey Boman blunder. It was about plans Courtney for 730 17th Street, #230 6161 South Syracuse Way, #370 the future. Denver, CO 80202 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-893-3111
www.epfamilylawattorneys.com
DOWNTOWN OFFICE: 730 17th Street, #230 Denver, Colorado 80202
GREENWOOD VILLAGE OFFICE: 6161 South Syracuse Way, #370 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
PAGE 6 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
OPINION Democracy works — if you vote BY BILL HOLEN
ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMMISSIONER (D-5) Tuesday, Nov. 8, will finally bring an end to this year’s election cycle. Our televisions, radios and mailboxes will no longer be filled with the partisan noise of this election year. We will be free to talk to our neighbors who during this election cycle would not talk to us without hearing the pent-up anger of partisan politics. The candidates who spent an entire year raising money, talking to community groups, walking precincts or designing their
v
AT THE TOP OF HER PROFESSION SINCE 1977
Edie Marks Office: 303-773-3399
CRS, GRI
Cell: 303-905-0744
EXPERIENCE COUNTS! COLORADO COMFORT
Estate on 5.25 acres. Private 1 Cantitoe Lane site. The best of everything. 15,000 sq. ft.
$5,900,000.
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
o 16 VISTA RD - $2,375,000 UNDER CONTRACT. o 3701 S. COLORADO BLVD - $1,000,000 SOLD. o 36 CHERRY HILLS FARM DRIVE - $2,750,000 SOLD. o CHERRY HILLS FARM WEST. $2,175,000 SOLD. o 27 MARTIN LANE - $1,695,000. SOLD. o 4850 S. GAYLORD - $2,050,000 LIST AND SOLD. o 17 HUNTWICK LANE EXECUTIVE RANCH - SOLD - $1,700,000. o 85 GLENMOOR - $2,400,000 - SOLD. o CHERRY HILLS PARK LAND $1,750,000. SOLD. o BUELL MANSION - Architectural Digest perfection. $1,850,000 SOLD. o CHARLOU IN CHERRY HILLS - $1,195,000 SOLD.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE & SUBURBS
o 5425 S. OLIVE IN GREENWOOD HILLS - Custom contemporary 2 story with walk out basement, 2 main floor master suites. Unique top quality construction throughout and an in home office suite with a private entrance. - $3,000,000. o 7180 E. BERRY ST. - LIST AND SOLD - $2,895,000. o THE PRESERVE - $1,735,000 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE - - $1,520,000 SOLD. o ONE CHERRY LANE - $1,705,000. SOLD. o INVERNESS GOLF COURSE - $1,190,000 SOLD. o THE POINTE, CHERRY CREEK VISTA - $750,000. SOLD. o HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK Opportunity at $579,900 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE - $1,650,000. SOLD. o GREENWOOD HILLS - $1,500,000 SOLD. o THE HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK - $680,000 LIST AND SOLD.
CASTLE PINES & DOUGLAS COUNTY
o CASTLE PINES NORTH - Phenomenal, dramatic ranch walks out on the golf course. Includes golf course membership - $1,395,000. o KEENE RANCH - CASTLE ROCK - $915,000 SOLD. o HIGH PRAIRIE FARM - $974,900 SOLD.
DENVER
o 409 S. DOWNING ST. - $625,000 SOLD. o 418 DETROIT - $1,800,000 SOLD. o POLO CLUB NORTH - $900,000. SOLD. o WASHINGTON PARK - $1,150,000, SOLD.
NEW LISTINGS
o ONE CANTITOE LANE - On rare 5.25 private site at the end of a lane. Spectacular 15,000 sq ft of comfortable family living redone from top to bottom. Mt views, rolling meadows, open floorplan with every desirable amenity. Not for the mega mansion buyer, this home is right out of the French countryside. Offered below cost at $5,900,000. o 9642 E. ORCHARD DRIVE IN ORCHARD HILLS - Fabulous European-styled family home. Private cul de sac, beautiful finishes. - $1,395,000. o THE HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK 5255 S. JAMAICA WAY - Charming 2 story with garden level basement, side load garage. - $680,000. o MC ARTHUR RANCH - On five acres, surrounded by open space. Views, pool and horse facilities, minutes past Park Meadows Mall. Rustic Colorado styling with a main floor master. - $2,200,000 UNDER CONTRACT. o PINEY CREEK - Urban design in the suburbs. Brick walls, urban pub basement. - $650,000. o VILLAGE ON THE MEADOW - Spectacular custom brick home. Maintenance free community - $875,000. o 23 BELLEVIEW VILLAGE - Charming Brick Colonial, with pool, hot tub, hardwood floors, new kitchen and finished attic level. $1,275,000 o AUTHENTIC SOUTHWESTERN IN CASTLE PINES VILLAGE - Spectacular home and grounds. - $1,350,000. o CHERRY CREEK CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOME – 420 Adams St, #E. A tremendous value at $775,000. Walk to everything from this wonderful location. CHECK OUT MY INDIVIDUAL HOMESITES at www.DenverRealEstate.com E-mail me at emarks@DenverRealEstate.com
#1 DENVER BOARD OF REALTORS 12 YEARS STRAIGHT #44 OF 1,350,000 AGENTS IN THE USA (THE WALL STREET JOURNAL)
political mail pieces will finally be able to spend a weekend with their long-neglected families. Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane predicts a larger than normal voter turnout of nearly 80 percent of our citizens voting for the candidates of their choice up and down the ballot. One must marvel at how America’s democracy is the envy of the world for its continuity of more than 240 years of maintaining free and transparent elections, and how the transfer of power continues to remain a seamless exercise of constitutionally mandated protocol. As a Vietnam veteran who fought to preserve and protect our individual right to vote, I am saddened by those citizens who fail to exercise their right to vote. I often hear people complain about the poor conditions of county roads and the lack of certain county services, but when I ask if they voted in the last election many say they did not.
Our right to vote is guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution. If you fail to vote, you have given someone else the power to determine how government policy is framed. I often hear from people that their vote doesn’t matter, but historical voting data reveals that many elections have been determined by only one vote per precinct. Your vote does matter. If you have received your mail ballot and have not yet voted, it is too late to mail the ballot. You most drop it off at the many ballot drop-off boxes at various locations throughout Arapahoe County. Get your ballot into the county clerk’s office before Nov. 8. Otherwise, you can cast your vote on Nov. 8 at one of the many voting centers in the county. For information about voting, contact the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 303-795-4200. Get out and vote. That’s how democracy works!
Arapahoe Libraries’ Snyder named outstanding trustee Arapahoe Library District Board of Trustees Vice President Lisa Snyder recently received the Colorado Association of Libraries’ Outstanding Library Trustee Award. The award recognizes exemplary service by a library trustee who has served their library and their community with distinction as a member of a library board. Snyder works as a portfolio manager and utilizes her financial background by serving on the Arapahoe Libraries Board of Trustees’ audit committee, finance subcommittee and on last fall’s campaign committee. “I am committed to advocating
Arapahoe Library District Board of Trustees’ Lisa Snyder has received the Colorado Association of Libraries’ Outstanding Library Trustee Award. Photo courtesy of ALD
LETTERS Support Stockham in CD1 You heard it correctly I do not vote for the
R-D or I behind the name. Some say this is a novel idea, really? I say it is my free will that God gave me to have the right mind along with my conscience to vote for a person, and not a party. A person who holds true to what I consider to be a real servant to we the people. This is why I am supporting Casper Stockham for Congress. Casper has shown his courage to run against a 20-year incumbent, Diana DeGette. I just had the chance to see her in person, but did not get to talk with her because she left the town hall without addressing anyone one-on-one, this spoke volumes to me on her disrespect for the people she works for. Casper Stockham on the other hand is out daily in the very communities he will represent, rolling up his sleeves, helping
in the community, like feeding the homeless or trying to save a historic record shop in 5 Points. Diana is fundraising in D.C. with special interest (lobbyist) Casper is out driving for Uber and Lyft listening to the issues that are affecting we the people face to face. One of the main issues he hears about is not enough good paying jobs for people. Bingo.... in my family alone we have not seen a raise in more than eight years, instead we got two pay cuts and a pay freeze. We are literally making the same amount of money we did 10 years ago, now digest that. This brings me to my hot button, while most of us have seen stagnant wealth increase in our families, Diana DeGette has seen a substantial wealth increase, now don’t get me wrong I do not begrudge others wealth, except she works for us....her base pay is $174,000 a year. So how is it that in a 10 year stretch her net-income in 2004 was $376,010 but went up
for libraries because they offer the community such valuable resources for self-directed, lifelong learning,” Snyder said. “I want to thank the Colorado Association of Libraries for their support of Colorado’s progressive libraries.” “Lisa has been a dedicated volunteer and advocate for the libraries since joining the board of trustees in 2013,” said Arapahoe Libraries Interim Executive Director Jessica Sidener. “Due to Lisa’s financial background, she ensures that Arapahoe Libraries always considers how to best serve as stewards of our taxpayers’ funds.”
to a net-income in 2014 of $2,310.031 you have to wonder how is that possible when we all are going backwards? Are you sick of this? I know I am and so is Casper Stockham. He has told we the people that if he cannot bring about what we want with his representation then he will not run again, yes that means he is for term limits, which brings me back to my opening, he matches what I want in a congressman, he has the character, courage and common sense to represent me and my family, that is why I am supporting Casper Stockham. For more info on Casper Stockham go to his webpage casperforcolorado.com see for yourself if he matches up to what you would like to have represent you here in Colorado, and Washington D.C. Wanda Padilla Denver
Correction on ballot measure would be increased $23,900 annually beginning at $350,000 in the district would be approxi-
I am writing to point out an error in the write-up for ballot measure 3A in the Villager edition of Oct. 20. In the capsule, the text reads, “Under this measure, taxes in the school district
in 2017.” In reality, the measure would seek $23.9 million in a budget (mill levy override) issue, while 3B would seek $250 million in a bond issue. In other words, the cost for a home valued
mately $8 per month.
Adam Goldstein Digital Communications Specialist Cherry Creek School District
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 7
PAGE 8 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
Commissioner appointed to national committees on health, urban challenges Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Jackson has been appointed to serve on two National Association of Counties committees that focus on urban challenges, as well as health issues impacting counties, including Medicaid, behavioral health, public health, jail health and long-term care. Jackson will serve on the Health Steering subcommittee and the Large Urban County Caucus and she is a current member of NACo’s Behavioral Health subcommittee. The National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States.
Nancy Jackson
Founded in 1935, NACo assists America’s 3,069 counties in pursuing excellence in public service to produce healthy, vibrant, safe and resilient counties. NACo promotes public policies, fosters county solutions and innovation, promotes intergovernmental and public-private collaboration and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. “It is an honor to be chosen for both committees and I look forward to furthering NACo’s work to address programs that support healthy families, improve our nation’s health, address mental health and criminal justice reform, as well as programs that
strengthen communities throughout our country,” said Jackson, who is serving her second term representing District 4, which includes portions of Aurora and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As a member of the Large Urban County Caucus, Jackson will serve with county leaders and elected officials throughout the country addressing urban challenges and solutions, engaging in peer-to-peer information exchanges and informing national policy discussion before Congress and the administration. Jackson also represents Arapahoe County’s interest on a variety of local boards and committees, some of which include
serving as co-chair of the Colorado Counties Public Safety and Justice Steering Committee, and as a member of the General Government Steering Committee. She also is a board member of the Aurora Mental Health Center, Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Behavioral Healthcare Inc. and is chair of the Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners. Jackson has a Ph.D. in communication, a master’s in Counseling and a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Colorado. In 2015, she was honored as Woman of the Year by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the eastern metro area.
Centennial resident leading proponent of term limits Bob Berry, a Centennial resident and an expert on term limits and constitutional reform, is leading the charge in Colorado to term limit Congress through the Article V convention, a statebased approach not requiring approval from Congress. If Berry’s strategy succeeds, an amendment
will be added to the U.S. Constitution mandating term limits for members of the House and Senate. According to a 2016 poll by McLaughlin and Associates, 81 percent of Colorado voters support term limits on Congress, including huge majorities of Demo-
VOTE
and several articles on the topic. In 1990, 70 percent of Colorado voters approved an amendment to the State Constitution putting term limits on Colorado’s members of Congress. Those limits were overturned in the 1995 Supreme Court case U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton, wherein the
Court ruled that term limits on members of Congress can only come by amending the U.S. Constitution. The Article V convention is one of two ways to obtain that amendment, the other being proposal with a two-thirds vote in Congress.
Yes
ON
4B!
Photo courtesy of Hudson Gardens
Renew the SCFD Culture for All • 300 cultural gems in the metro region — including Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, Hudson Gardens, Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, Young Voices of Colorado and nearly 300 more • Educational experiences for 4.25 million children • More than 100 Free Days each year • A $1.8 billion boost to our regional economy Endorsed by Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, former Littleton Mayor Phil Cernanec, Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners, Metro Mayors Caucus, South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and hundreds more To “be 4” Culture - start at the bottom of your ballot and Vote Yes on 4B! Visit www.YesOnSCFD.com to learn more. Paid for by Citizens for Arts to Zoo
crats, Republicans and independents. Berry is Colorado state director of U.S. Term Limits, the nation’s most prominent pro-term limits group. He is also a fellow at the Article V Information Center at the Independence Institute in Denver. He has written two books
Election reaches new low – puppy sign defaced A campaign sign was specifically targeted to remove a puppy
A large sign promoting Heidi Ganahl’s candidacy for University of Colorado Regent At-Large was defaced in an unusual way. Campaigns are used to a certain amount of vandalism on signs, an unfortunately typical occurrence in modern politics. However, what makes this case
strange is that rather than taking off the candidate’s name, website address, or other identifying information, the vandal chose to target the puppy on the sign. Dogs have been a common theme in Heidi Ganahl’s campaign. Ganahl, the founder and former CEO of Camp Bow Wow, has pushed her experience, creating the company that has sold over 200 franchises around the nation, as experience that will help her lead CU. “I just shook my head when
I saw the sign,” said Ganahl. “Someone was pretty malicious to go on private property and cut the puppy out. It’s an indicator of how ridiculous this political season has become.” Ganahl stated that she hoped this would be the low point of a long and tense campaign and looks forward to making a positive case to voters for her push for Regent in the final few weeks of the campaign.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Keep in touch with your community for only $45 per year!
www.villagerpublishing.com
303-773-8313 Ext. 301
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 9
Bull named Colorado Superintendent of the Year Dr. Harry Bull, volvement and we are superintendent of the so proud to honor him Cherry Creek School with this award.” District, was selected Dr. Bull became suas the Colorado Superintendent of Cherry perintendent of the Creek School District Year for 2017. The se(CCSD) in July 2013, lection was made by and has worked in the a committee of predistrict for more than 33 vious award winners years with roles includand superintendents. ing assistant principal, Dr. Bull will represent principal, executive diColorado in the 2017 Dr. Harry Bull rector of high school American Association education and assistant of School Administrators (AASA) superintendent of human resourcNational Superintendent of the es. CCSD spans 108 square miles Year program. in the eastern side of the metro “Harry Bull is an outstanding Denver area with more than 54,000 district leader and held in very students enrolled in the 42 elemenhigh regard by his peers across tary schools, 10 middle schools the state,” said CASE Executive and seven high schools. NationDirector Lisa Escárcega. “He is ally recognized for excellence in tireless in his advocacy for stu- academics, athletics, arts, and other dents and public education, and student activities, the district has one of the most effective voices been named to the Forbes list of at the state level when it comes America’s Best Large Employers to making the case for adequate for the last two years. school funding. CASE benefits “I’m truly humbled to receive greatly from his expertise and in- this award,” said Dr. Bull. “It’s
an incredible honor and representative of the hard work occurring across our district by every staff member on behalf of our students. Every child deserves a high-quality education, and I’m proud to lead a school district that delivers each day on that vision and promise.” Chief among Dr. Bull’s accomplishments has been his strong leadership in the fight for adequate school funding. Along with other members of the Denver Area School Superintendent’s Council, in 2013, he convened over 70 Colorado superintendents for a two-day meeting to develop a unified strategy for school finance advocacy at the Legislature. Resulting from that gathering was a powerful position paper sent to state elected officials calling for a restoration of some of the nearly $1 billion in K-12 funding that had been held back during the economic recession. The superintendents’ efforts drew widespread media attention and were credited with helping to secure more fund-
ing for public education. In addition to joining forces with his superintendent colleagues in the fight for K-12 dollars, Dr. Bull mobilized Cherry Creek parents, community members, and other stakeholders to push state policymakers for more student funding. He explained the issue in both plain and urgent terms, and took to social media, local news media, and parent communications a call to action that resulted in Cherry Creek parents and community members sending hundreds of emails to legislators urging for a restoration of public education dollars. Within the district, Dr. Bull is intently focused on boosting student achievement and ensuring that all kids have the support they need to succeed. From 2013 to 2016, the graduation rate for Hispanic students in the district has increased by almost 4 percent (from 82.1 percent to 85.8 percent), and the mean ACT composite score for students of color has increased by
1.3 points. Dr. Bull has been committed to providing inclusive excellence for all students – White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Special Needs, Gifted and Talented and English Language Learners. The district has twice been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education for its work in closing the opportunity gap for ELL students. Under Dr. Bull’s leadership, the district also was recognized as one of two of the 20 largest school districts in Colorado as making the most progress in narrowing the opportunity gap by Rocky Mountain PBS in their Emmy award winning documentary “Standing in the Gap.” The 2017 AASA National Superintendent of the Year will be announced at the 2017 AASA National Conference on Education in New Orleans next spring. Candidates are evaluated on leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and community involvement.
Barrett selected as next president of St. Mary’s Academy St. Mary’s Academy Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Bill Barrett the next president, effective July 1. Barrett has held numerous administrative, teaching and coaching positions at Rippowam Cisqua School in Bedford, N.Y., where he has been the Upper School Division Head since 2006. As a leader at RCS, Barrett shared responsibilities in strategic planning and budgeting, overseen the design and implementation of extensive campus improvements, developed enrollment and retention initiatives and taken an active and successful role in fundraising. Barrett has served on accreditation committees, implemented a faculty evaluation system and led his colleagues in curriculum reviews and revisions. He also partnered RCS with a company that specializes in STEM education to better deliver projectbased curriculum to his students.
Barrett holds a B.S. in business administration from the University of New Hampshire and an M.B.A. from Iona College. He also holds an M.A. in special education from the University of New Mexico and an M.S.Ed. in counseling and personnel services from Fordham University. He has certifications in school counseling and K-12 special education. Barrett is actively involved in his community. He serves on the board of directors of Dream on International and has served on the board of the Community Center of Northern Westchester. Bill and his wife, Jennifer, are deeply involved in supporting children and families in Ghana, where they adopted their sons, Godsway, Koku and Mensah. “It is with a heartfelt sense of humility and gratitude that I accept the position of president of St. Mary’s Academy. From the
moment I stepped on campus, the devotion to the school community and depth of tradition were evident in everyone I had the good fortune of meeting with. The mission and core values of the school resonate clearly with me both personally and professionally, and I am excited to begin the work of deepening the already strong relationships that exist among the students, faculty, parents, and the larger community as the school continues to provide an outstanding educational experience for its students. For more than 150 years, St. Mary’s Academy has prepared children to serve, lead and succeed, and my family and I are honored and proud to be a part of the St. Mary’s Academy community.” Vicki Schwartz will continue as interim president of St. Mary’s Academy through June, 2017, at which time she will rejoin the board of trustees.
Start a vacation fund.
Creek students earn DECA recognition Cherry Creek High School DECA chapter members earned special honors at DECA’s annual conference in Glenwood Springs, Oct 2-3. Not long after arriving, student jumped into the PK test to test their knowledge on marketing. “The PK test was tougher than I expected”, said Nick Perez, a junior from Cherry Creek High School. “But I’m glad I was exposed to it here for the first time, rather than at Districts or State.” On Monday morning, students
competed in either one or two role-play events amongst nine other schools and 300 students. “I was nervous heading into the first event. I’m not going to lie,” Perez admitted. “However, as we got into it and loosened up, I had a really fun time competing. Being exposed to competition will definitely help me perform role-plays at the Vail DECA conference and further in the future.” Of the 30 Cherry Creek members attending, 17 received onstage recognition.
Students receiving recognition at the Glenwood Springs Conference were: The top state winners will put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition in Anaheim, Calif. in April 2017, when nearly 13,000 students will compete for international honors. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
Name of Student
Event
Place/Award
Namrata Rai
Accounting Applications
Top Rookie
Levi Von Feldt
Food Marketing
2nd
Daniel Kim
Hotel and Lodging Management
3rd; Top Rookie
Mehar Chadha
Marketing Communications
Top Rookie
Jarred Pond
Principles of Finance
1st
Neha Patil
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
1
Rachel Hutchinson
Principles of Marketing
3rd
Nick Edwards
Retail Merchandising
5th
Parker Perlmutter
Sports and Entertainment – Individual
5th
Jack Winsor & Nick Perez
Hospitality Services Team
3rd; Top Rookie
Caleb Gerken & Calahan Wilson
Marketing Management Team
2nd; Top Rookie
Alex Harrington & Jack Morrison
Sports and Entertainment – Team
4th; Top Rookie
Kezia Douglas & Ansley Avis
Travel and Tourism Team
6th; Top Rookie
st
Winterize your home.
Have some fun in the snow.
Our professionals help identify the savings or loan product designed for your needs. Personal attention. Great rates. ASK HOW WE CAN HELP! GREENWOOD VILLAGE
5299 DTC Blvd. | Suite 100 303.615.5500 DENVER
278 University Blvd. 303.389.2611 SunflowerBank.com
MEMBER FDIC
PAGE 10 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents “Great Masters”
Nov. 4-5, Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a and Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 9 in C major. Nov. 4 at South Suburban Christian Church and Nov. 5 at Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7:30 p.m. for both concerts. Tickets: 303-781-1892.
cilities District invites the public to visit with finalists at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marco Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver. Reception following.
Denver Potters Association Fall Show
Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. presented by Arapahoe Philharmonic at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave. Knight won the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s Gordon Parks Concerto Competition in 2016. Ticket: arapahoephil.org or call 303-7811892.
One-of-a-kind functional and sculptural ceramics, the show and sale will feature the best in jewelry, glass and wood creations. This much anticipated show opens Thursday, December 1st at the Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 East Sixth Avenue (corner of 6th & Adams) in Denver. Dec. 1, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Dec. 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, contact press@castleclayartists.com or (303) 377-5535 or denverpotters.com.
Denver Brass “Knightly Brass”
National Western Stock Show
Harpist Rachel Knight in Recital
Nov. 12-13, Tickets: 303-832-4676
MOA Indoor Gallery Show
Now-Jan. 22, Tickets on sale. Purchase online at nationalwestern.com, call 1-866-464-2626, box office or King Soopers.
Nov.-Dec. 17, MOA Indoor Gallery, 1000 Englewood Parkway, 2nd Floor, presents the works of 21 Colorado-based artists. Visit MOAonline.org.
FREE DAYS
Beethoven’s Wig
Nov. 1 at Chatfield Farms, 9-5 p.m.; Nov. 11 and 12 at York Street, 9-5 p.m.
Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m., Cherry Creek High School. An introduction to classical favorites for all ages. Sponsored by Denver young artists orchestras and the Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council. For tickets and info: dyao.org or 303-433-2420.
Nashville Songwriters Show and Dinner Concert
Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m., Noonan’s Event Center, Golf Club at Heather Ridge, 13521 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora. Benefit for TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. Tickets: 303-696-0450 or lcottrell@ taps.org.
EVENTS
Photographs and Commentary in Free Session
Nov. 10, 7 p.m., John Fielder celebrates 100 years of National Parks and Monuments on foot and boat at The Club at Fairway Villas, 5223 Espana St., Denver. Visit johnfielder.com
A Winding Path to Umbria
Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Author Diana Armstrong returns to Bemis Public Library to continue the story of her life in a remote village in Umbria, Italy. Diana finds her father’s World War II story intermingled with her 21st century one. Diana is an award-winning food and travel writer. Info: 303-795-3961.
SCFD Free Days (Denver Botanic Gardens)
FUNDRAISER
Bessie’s Hope Bowl-A-Rama
Nov. 5, Check-in and pizza 12:30-1:30; Bowling, 1:30-3:30. Awards following. Reserve your lanes at your choice of Littleton Lanes, Monaco Lanes, Westminster Brunswick Zone. Raise $40 minimum to participate. Youth under 12, raise $30 minimum. Lane reservations by Oct. 20; bowler registrations by Oct. 28. Info@bessieshope.org.
13th Annual Great Candy Run
Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. -noon. at Washington Park, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver. The run is about saving lives and helping families. Proceeds benefit the Fetal Health Foundation. Info on prices and participation: Lonnie Somers, 303-932-0553 or into@greatcandyrun.com
Colorado Business Women to host silent auction
Nov. 9 fundraiser for JeffCo’s court-appointed special advocates for children, 10:30 a.m. at Magliano’s Little Italy Restaurant/DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St. Specially-themed baskets with value from several hundred dollars to $1,000. Reservations for lunch: Melissa Wilson, 303-694-4764 or at the door. $25.
Public Reception for finalists Englewood High School Choirs for SCFD Exec. Director Position Vocal Arts Gala Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Scientific & Cultural Fa-
Nov. 10, 6:45-9:15 p.m., The Englewood
Campus Commons, 3800 S. Logan St. Music, silent auction and hors d’oeuvres served by culinary students. Master of ceremonies: Retired Englewood teacher and former Englewood Mayor Randy Penn. Tickets: englewoodschools. net, click Englewood Gala Event. In advance, $13, 5-18 and $16, 19 and up. At the door, $15 youth, $20 adult.
STTH RRO UOG HNE VG E RY
OPEN HOUSE
For life’s unexpected storms, Auto-Owners Insurance and your local independent agent will be there when you need us most - just like we have been for 100 years.
S TO R M FOR 100 YEARS
30th Anniversary of Families First Dec. 2, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Families First Family Center, 2163 S. Yosemite St., Denver. 30 years of helping families improve children’s lives. RSVP: tinyurf.com/FF30th A light breakfast with a brief program at 8:30 a.m.
SANCTUARY
COCKRIEL INSURANCE, INC.
Highline Community Church spiritual adventure Sunday Mornings, 10:30 a.m. A study through all 66 books of the Bible. Taught by Dr. Bob Beltz. 6160 S. Wabash Way in Greenwood Village. Visit highlinecc.org.
Wellshire Presbyterian Church Events Nov. 1, Theology on Tap at the Viewhouse, 2015 Market St., Denver. Real conversations led by Kira Anderson, Assoc. Pastor of Christian Foundation. Nov. 3, Deacon’s Pancake Breakfast, 7:45-11 a.m. Proceeds benefit The Deacons’ Fund Nov. 6, The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s 1-3 p.m., RSVP: griffith@wpcdenver.org - req’d lunch served. Nov. 6, Everything happens for a reason, God helps those who help themselves, God won’t give you more than you can handle. Based on the book by Adam Hamilton. 9:55 a.m., in room 208. Nov. 17, Mental Health First Aid training program to empower people to understand and respond to those in mental health and substance abuse crises. 8-hour course. Held at the Presbytery of Denver, 1710 S. Grant St., Denver. Register: denpres.org/events
Englewood • 303-788-0885 www.cockrielinsurance.com
LIFE
•
HOME
•
CAR
•
BUSINESS
Collection for Stout Street Foundation
Fashion Group International Trend Event
SERVICE CLUBS
The Adoption Exchange 29th Annual Gala
Wellshire Church is collecting hats, gloves, work gloves and socks at their collection boxes around the church for a therapeutic community to help those suffering from substance disorder through vocational training, therapy, etc.
Cancer League of Colorado Holiday Party
Dec. 2, foods from our best restaurants, caterers and venders in a Cherry Hills home. $25 in cash or gift certificates to be used at the annual Hope Ball. If you are interested in becoming a member of Cancer League and/or attending email elisegmarks@aol.com or call 303-947-0884.
SOCIAL
Autism Society of Colorado Hope Gala
Nov. 5, 6 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., Denver. Honoring Temple Grandin and the Patton family. Formal attire. Tickets: autismcolorado.org or call 720-214-0794.
Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m., The Art Institute of Colorado Penthouse, 1200 Lincoln St., Denver. With the 2017 Spring/Summer DVD Trends, with an exclusive edit of New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks. Also featuring local stylists.
Nov. 19, 6 p.m. at Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1101 13th St., Denver. Entertainment; Wash Park Band. Host Committee Chairs: Amy and Carol Bayer. Visit adoptex.org/29Gala or call 303-755-4756.
VETERANS DAY EVENTS Alpine Bank to sponsor documentary
Nov. 1, 7-9 p.m. Almost Sunrise, with donations going to Rocky Mountain Honor Flight. Two showings: Nov. 1 at the Landmark at Greenwood Village and Nov. 30 at Sie Film Center, 1510 York St., Denver. The story of two friends who embark on an epic journey to heal from their time in combat. Free admission, $10 suggested donation. Donations collected at the film screenings will be matched by Alpine Bank, up to $30,000.
Events at Cherry Creek Schools
Nov. 9, 10, 22. Events at 7 Cherry Creek Schools to celebrate Veterans Week 2016. Look for the details in an advertisement on page 3 of this week’s The Villager.
YOUTH BUSINESS
YouthBiz Products now at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
KNIGHTLY BRASS NOVEMBER 12 ‐ 7:30PM NOVEMBER 13 ‐ 3:00PM BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH WITH RICK SEATON - ORGAN 303-832-4676 | WWW.DENVERBRASS.ORG WWW.NEWMANTIX.COM/DENVERBRASS
Young Americans Center has partnered with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s to offer handmade products by youth entrepreneurs in the hospital gift shop. Stop in and shop today!
Please see the Holiday Events in the Tis the Season section on page 19.
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 11
Covering business
in the DTC & Denver south SM
the Goddard Middle School showcases commitment to STEM experience
Goddard Middle School teacher Erik Nygren assists student Elena Roacho with a STEM project.
the projects are really awesome,” Gamble said. With more than 250 kids coming through Goddard’s STEM labs every day, the program has a big influence on the school, and Steepleton and Nygren work to integrate the STEM message into other programs. “We might be working on how to calculate the area of a workspace with the STEM students, and I can tie that to what Mr. White is doing in math next week. This way, it’s not a stand-alone curriculum, but all-encompassing for the building, and that’s important,” Steepleton said. The groundwork to bring STEM to Littleton Public Schools has taken vision and a lot of patience. In the early 1990s, LPS was building tech labs while other districts were eliminating their wood and metal shops altogether. “When LPS asked us to help with the STEM concept five years ago, we were the only school district in the state that still had functioning shops in all of our middle schools,” said Beth Best, executive director of the LPS Foundation. “Our vision was that we didn’t want a STEM program that pretends to be STEM. We wanted it to be the complete program.” The foundation subsequently raised $600,000 to fill those spaces with high-tech components like laser engravers, CNC router machines, 3-D printers and state-of-the-art computers. “The foundation is very proud of the community partnerships that generated that funding and we’ve worked hard to level the playing field across the district for the kids. You can walk into any STEM class in LPS and you’ll find students from all backgrounds working side by side, peer-teaching each other with these amazing tools,” Best said.
Students Morgan Schilling and Jaden Steffen work on a digital remodel of the Goddard Middle School cafeteria as part of the school’s STEM program. LPS photos by Bill Youmans
Rather than providing STEM to a BY BILL YOUMANS computer lab. limited number of students in a magWhen students Morgan Schilling “We aren’t a traditional woodshop net school setting, STEM is offered in and Jaden Steffen had a chance to dig- class and we aren’t a tech-ed class. We all LPS elementary, middle and high itally remodel their cafeteria at God- are trying to integrate the two with our schools. The experiences include dedard Middle School, they went big. projects. We get to teach the kids a sign/build in areas of aerospace, aero“We added a hot tub, a pop-a-shot little bit about a lot of things … with nautics, engineering, robotics, bridge game, a big screen TV and a lounge a goal of helping them find something design, architecture, CO2 dragster couch to the cafeteria … perfect for they enjoy and will continue to study design, video production, digital phochilling during lunch,” said Morgan, in high school,” Steepleton said. tography, computer animation, laser an eighth-grader enrolled in the Sci“The kids learn computer coding applications, CNC mill, desktop pubence, Technology, Engineering and skills, graphic-design skills, as well as lishing, audio production, 3D design, Math program. “Our teachers give tool use and hands-on building in the graphic design, engine design, woods/ us a lot of freedom for creativity, and woodshop,” Nygren added. “We are metal technology and 3D printing. they let us figure out the best way to do heavy into math with the sixth-graders Every year, hundreds of LPS midthings. It’s really cool.” as they build their trebuchets, so by the dle and high school students compete This STEM design/build project, time they are in eighth grade they have in the Technology Student Associaone of several assigned each semester, the math necessary for calculating tion at the state and national levels and included interviewing students to get construction costs as part of the design bring home top honors. their ideas on what would be a good project.” “The STEM program emphasizes use of the old lunch space, as well as Evoni Gamble has been in the the need for including the high-tech creating a 3-D computer model of the STEM program for three years. tools with traditional tools,” Steepleroom using Google Sketchup soft“When I started, I wasn’t very ton said. “We talk with teachers in ware. good at this stuff. I didn’t know the other districts that are scrambling to The students then added details like tools or how to make things. Seventh piece together a shop, and we are so flooring materials, paint and furniture grade was better, and now in 8th grade fortunate that the Foundation came (even a hot tub) to their design. They calculate the building costs based on item pricing and a per-square-foot formula. Their final designs are shared The Guild, a new collaborative with other students through Google co-working community, is opening Presentation. its doors this fall in the Englewood Last year, the eighth-grade class Town Centre, 3435 S. Inca St., designed Tiny Houses (based on the bringing up to 100 new businesses HGTV series of the same name) and to the neighborhood. Co-working created models using 3D printers from communities are on the rise in the STEM computer lab. metro Denver, though the Guild’s The Goddard STEM program is model of collaborative co-working available to all three grades and conis unique. sists of two separate classrooms—one Co-working is the shared use of housing traditional woodworking an office space by people who typiequipment, and the other a contempoIncally life, are youself-employed—entreprequestion everything. rary computer lab. While the two areas neurs, freelancers T areHstrikingly E R different S (think U sawdust C C E The S same S “solopreneurs,” Fshould U Lbe true Pwhen A itR T N E R S H I P and contractors—joining forces to and hammers next door to computer comes to managing your wealth. share equipment, printers, Wi-Fi and workstations and a laser engraver), the Do you know what your broker is The Guild, a new collaborative co-working community is desks. Collaborative co-working “Bright input and combination works. basing their recommendations on? coming to Englewood. Courtesy photo introduces the opportunity to share Elijah Hoffman, an eighth-grader solutions with Do theyknowledge, stand by their word? Do ideas, experiences and you Inbrilliant earlier times, guilds were de- bers will find colleagues who know in his second year of STEM classes, expertise addition to a paying workspace as learning results. communities, what they don’t know and vice know howinmuch you’re in signed dazzling contrasted the two areas as “the comwith And a cross-collaborative group ofyour places where skills were shared and versa. Entrepreneurs who are just fees? how those fees affect puter room is for our heads, and the Our kind ofdiscovered. people!People getting started will work alongside professionals community. pathways returns? Ask who yourvalue broker, and if you new woodshop is for our hands.” Instead of catering to one specific with one expertise teamed up with solopreneurs. Established business don’t like their answers, ask again at Bank owners can get fresh perspectives Goddard STEM teachers Dan industry, the Guild will house a va- First othersAmerican with differingState skillsets—CaSchwab. We think you’ll like what our Steepleton and Erik Nygren are rose, symphonies riety of professionals of differing thedrals partnering with were writ- on their business. Visual artists can constantly looking to blend the kinFinancial Consultants have to exsay. ten and Shakespeare’s plays sprang interact with systems and bookbackgrounds, experiences and esthetic cutting, sawing and gluing Trice Jewelers.” the stage. pertise, providing collaboration and to life on keeping professionals who know of the woodworking area with the In the Guild, hopes are that mem- how to structure back-end support, networking. ~ Ralph Klomp, Trice Jewelers cerebral software-design tools in the Learn more about our modern approach
and helped us with the hardware… what we have here is remarkable.” Nygren added, “We had visions of what we wanted this STEM program to be like, but most of what we have would never have happened without the support we’ve received from the foundation. Their fundraising efforts have been absolutely instrumental in getting the program to where it is now.” Summarizing the advantage that the Foundation has given the STEM efforts at Goddard, Nygren said, “Instead of having to build projects with marshmallows and straws that eventually go in the garbage, our kids can design their project on a computer, cut it with a laser and build it in the woodshop and have a tangible, visible end product.” Whether it is building with their hands or using their minds to design, the outcomes are limitless—including a middle school cafeteria with its own hot tub.
The Guild—a new collaborative co-working community in south metro
Are you asking enough questions about the way your wealth is managed?
O
and systems people will benefit from being in community with artists who can make their IT consulting work sound like a Fortune 500 venture. The Guild offers more than 6,000 square feet of open seating, designated desks, private offices, consulting and community rooms, meeting spaces and an intimate in-house concert venue. Members can sit at a couch or at a high-top coffee bar, burn calories at a standing desk or relax outside in the park-like setting to soak up some sun. Wherever they perch for the day, members will enjoy unlimited high-quality coffee and community. After hours, the Guild provides a built-in social group with which to grab a bite to eat at one of the nearby eating establishments, work out at the gym upstairs, or catch a concert in the park just outside. For more information, visit theguildenglewood.com, email info@ theguildenglewood.com or call 303997-0322.
to wealth management by visiting the Lone Tree branch today.
THANK YOU to our corporate partners in theCorridor.biz: GOLD SPONSOR
6885 S. University Blvd. • Centennial, CO 80122 303.759.9661
mp, Trice Jewelers, Ralph Klomp, Trice Jewelers, Jay Davidson, First American State Bank and Wealth Management at Charles Schwabwww.fasbank.com • 303.694.6464 Nick Lepetsos, First American State Bank PL A NNING I POR T FOLIO M A N AGEMEN T I INCOME STR ATEGIES I BA NKING
BRONZE SPONSORS
PAGE 12 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
SeniorChoices A comprehensive guide to products and services for active & vibrant senior adults
WWII Veteran William Hardin receives honorary college degree on 96th birthday William E. Hardin, a former member of the 75th Seabees, the Navy’s first unit of Seabees to ship out during World War II, l received an honorary baccalaureate degree from Western State Colorado University, Oct. 28. The ceremony was held at American Legion Post 1, 5400 E. Yale Ave., Denver and also commemorated Hardin’s 96th birthday. On his 96th birthday, William “Bill” Hardin completed a journey he began more than 75 years ago. Choosing to leave college after only 18 months to join the military during World War II, he was never able to earn his diploma. In recognition of his service to his country, with honor and distinction, President Greg Salsbury awarded Hardin an honorary degree from Western State Colorado University. “Western is honored to be able to recognize Mr. Hardin in this way for his selfless service to our country,” stated Dr. Salsbury. “He forfeited his own opportunities to attend college when he went to fight for his country. This honorary degree is meant to represent a small thank you for that sacrifice.” “This fitting recognition of service is a perfect example of how Colorado supports veterans. Our veterans made many sacrifices on behalf of our communities, state, and nation. It’s our turn to take care of them,” said The Adjutant General of Colorado Air Force Maj. Gen. H. Michael Edwards. Born in 1920 on the banks of the Adobe Creek south of Karval, Hardin lived and worked on his family farm throughout his childhood, surviving the great depression and dirt
storms of the eastern plains dust bowl. In high school, he worked as a printer’s assistant for the Hugo paper, the Eastern Colorado Plainsman, until he graduated in 1940. Hardin earned a scholarship from the Future Farmers of America to attend Colorado State University where he joined ROTC. During the fall of 1942, Hardin left school and enlisted in the military. His mechanical and welding skills made him well suited for the newly formed construction battalion branch of the U.S. Navy. This newly formed construction battalion created by Admiral Ben Moreell was shortened to the letters, “CB,” and later named Seabees. The Seabees were to construct bridges, roads, water ways and housing as well as build runways for the Army Air Corps, preparing the way for successful U.S. operations in the South Pacific. Hardin was a member of the first group of the newly formed 75th Seabees unit to ship out. Upon arrival in the South Pacific, the Unit was immediately engaged in operations to include New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Banika, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Following his retirement from the Navy, Hardin returned to Colorado. He has called Denver home for almost 70 years. He married June Margaret Ramsour in 1947, raising five children on their small farm in Arvada. Hardin resumed his role at the Plainsman, ultimately spending his entire career in the printing business until he retired in the mid-1980’s to give his full time and attention to care for and support his ill wife.
Seasonings Live a colorful life. At MorningStar.
$7500 Savings Certain restrictions apply
If you take financial possession by November 30
First Class Dining I Celebrated Executive Chef Utilities / Cable / Wi-Fi Housekeeping & Linen Service Transportation Extensive Social Programming
303.321.3277
14301 East Arapahoe Road
Local, innovative doctor’s office welcoming new patients today
Barbwire Bob
Iora Primary Care, a doctor’s office that is dedicated to and designed especially for adults 65+ with Humana Medicare-Advantage plans, has five locations across the Greater Denver area. Iora’s care team, which includes highly trained doctors, Health Coaches, a Behavioral Health Specialist and others, works together as partners and advocates for their patients in order to treat the whole person. What that means is that Iora spends as much time as patients need in order to truly understand and partner with them on their health needs and goals. Additionally, Iora goes above and beyond to support caregivers by coordinating specialist appointments, providing emotional support, and helping them navigate the complexities of the health care system, including paperwork and offering rides if a patient has trouble getting in for an appointment. This in turn leads to better health outcomes and high satisfaction rates — much higher than standard health care. At a recent Iora event, a patient expressed her gratitude, noting, “I thank God every night for my blessings - and I thank him twice for Iora.” Iora has been serving Denver patients for over a year, with their first practice opening in Glendale in August 2015. In October, Iora opened two new practices in Aurora and Littleton. Additionally, after inheriting the space from another doctor’s office in August of 2015, Iora recently remodeled their Glendale practice to better suit their
Don Johnson: I really miss Don Johnson, who passed away recently. His wife Arlene and family did a masterful job at his memorial service. Don and Arlene have been wonderful residents of Cherry Hills Village and hosted so many well attended events in their lovely home. Gone, but not forgotten, a good friend in service to others. Joe Ignat: Such a solid figure in the metro community. A philanthropist, business leader, husband and father. He was a powerhouse in the Ohio-based family Nord Foundation. Joe was a portrait of courage in his battle against cancer. He thought Bitcoins were the future, good for Joe. A memorial service will be held soon for him and a private service was already held in his beloved mountains. Clark Douglas Fortner, 87 years old and a World War II veteran ending up his life as a resident of Centennial. He joined the Marine Corp in 1946 and was an aircraft mechanic on an aircraft carrier. He is survived by his wife Jan of Centennial and son Douglas Fortner of Denver, five grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. He was part of that Greatest Generation who are almost all gone now. Remember Veterans Day Nov. 11. A salute to a departed local Marine.
patients’ needs and look more like other Iora practices that feel welcoming, calming and not like the typical doctor’s office; this remodel included adding a group room for free classes that are open to both patients and community members, adding an onsite lab for blood draws and other tests, installing non-slip floors, and repainting the practice to match the look and feel that Iora’s Care Team exudes. Iora will be hosting a grand re-opening event in their Glendale practice on November 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and encourages all community members to stop by for a meet and greet with the care team, complimentary refreshments, and a tour of the revamped practice space. The event will be hosted at their Glendale practice, located at: 4100 E. Mississippi Ave. #110, Glendale. For patients seeking high-impact, relationship-based care in other neighborhoods, please check out their practices in: ● Arvada: 8175 N. Sheridan Blvd., Unit N, Arvada ● Aurora: 1080 S. Sable Blvd., Units 17-18, Aurora ● Lakewood: 1692 Wadsworth Blvd. #101, Lakewood ● Littleton: 8246 W. Bowles Ave., Building 1, Unit T, Littleton Medicare Annual Election Period is currently going on and runs through December 7, and all Iora Primary Care locations are welcoming new Medicare-eligible patients. Please visit ioraprimarycare. com for more information, or call 720-466-7933 to learn more.
SENIOR SNIPPETS It’s a dog’s life
Eureka! They’ve found a pill that reverses the aging process in dogs, monkeys and mice, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. According to a published research report, scientists at the University of Washington, University of Missouri, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, used an FDA approved organ transplant drug, Rapamycin, to extend the life of mice by as much as 60%. Meanwhile, the University of Washington’s Dog Aging Project found that old dogs who were given the drug also responded to the treatment. Sixteen elderly canines were treated and they showed significantly improved coronary function.
Sleepless in America
Here’s something that might keep you up at nights: reports that as many as 20% of Americans suffer from anxiety disorder later in life. The Association of Mature American Citizens suggests that caregivers keep an eye out for symptoms such as loss of appetite and sleepless nights. If the signs are there, see a doctor who can recommend a course of treatment. The good news is that the majority of seniors live anxiety-free lives and that there are medications that can relieve symptoms in those that have the disorder.
Creepy clowns
We can expect more “creepy clown” complaints even with Hal-
loween behind us and it is making life difficult for professional clowns, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. Unnerved parents are apt to forego the tradition of hiring a clown to entertain at their kids’ birthday parties under the circumstances so business is falling off for them. And, the recent wave of intimidating stalkers in clown get-ups is causing the legitimate harlequins who do get hired to take precautions. One clown in South Carolina goes so far as to call the police to tell them who he is, the make and model of his car and his destination when he goes out on a gig, lest he get mistaken for a creep.
Elder abuse goes undetected
It is estimated that ten percent of older Americans are victims of elder abuse and a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that while most of them go to local emergency rooms for treatment, the majority of such cases go undetected, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. In fact, the researchers who conducted the study found that an estimated 23 million older adults make visits to the emergency room annually but only one in 7,700 is diagnosed as having been abused physically or mentally. “It can be very difficult distinguishing whether a bruise is from a fall or physical abuse, or whether poor hygiene is a result of a patient asking to be left alone or the result of overt neglect on the part of a care provider.
But those difficulties don’t change the reality that elder abuse is common, takes a tremendous toll on its victims, and is frequently missed,” says Dr. Timothy Platts-Mills, co-author of the study.
Laughter is the best medicine
It turns out there may be some truth in the old saying that laughter is the best medicine, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. And, Celeste Greene seems to agree. Greene, Master Trainer and creator of the LaughActive wellness program, says that “laughter is an enjoyable activity and it carries with it so many health benefits, so we incorporated intentional laughter into this [exercise] program to put the fun in fitness for older adults.”
Robo-crime update
A robot that goes by the name, Promobot, was detained and handcuffed by police in Moscow for allegedly disrupting a political campaign rally, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. The naughty automaton was quickly released after police learned it was only collecting data from the people attending the rally. It’s not the first time that Promobot has had a run in with the law. The robot was caught trying to escape from its creator’s research facility in Perm, Russia earlier this year.
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 13
LHS Lions soccer players have been recognized for 4.3 cumulative GPA.
Photo courtesy of Littleton Public Schools
LHS soccer team wins national awards The Littleton High School girls varsity soccer team has been honored with the High School Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, a national
award for academic excellence. LHS is one of only four schools in Colorado to receive this award for the 2016 spring season. To be eligible for the award,
ture, roofs etc. Other items less visible to the public in need of improvements are irrigation systems, HVAC and other operational items. The budget includes $9.5 million in capital and deferred maintenance projects with a little more than $2 million in anticipated grants and intergovernmental cost sharing. The overall budget comes from property taxes (43 percent), userfee program revenue (45 percent), grants and donations (6 percent) and miscellaneous revenue (6 percent). South Suburban served 150,000 residents living in Littleton, Lone Tree, Sheridan, Columbine Valley, Bow Mar, western Centennial and portions of unincorporated Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. The public will be able to view the 2017 proposed budget and fee schedule at ssprd.org. A
N
O
T
H
E
the team has been honored with this award, a streak that leads the nation. Additionally, the team received the NSCAA Gold Award for Team Ethics and Sportsman-
ship, recognizing teams that exhibit fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the laws of the game. This is the second year that LHS has received this award.
November 2016 temporary art displays
Public invited to hearing on proposed South Suburban budget
Residents are encouraged to attend the third and final public hearing on the proposed 2017 South Suburban Parks and Recreation budget on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Goodson Recreation Center. The proposed 2017 budget is $59,043,663 and will meet district goals and priorities for 2017 and ensure the safekeeping of assets and continuation of high-quality services. The focus of the budget is based on the following goals and priorities: • Maintain existing assets • Review fee policies and increase program and facility fees where appropriate • Address any safety issues • Continue deferred maintenance projects The 2017 budget does include some fee increases to assist in recovering direct costs of programs. A few examples include a 75 cent increase in the price of Thursday Lunch at Buck Recreation Center, an average increase of $125 for Arapahoe Travel Hockey to cover third-party costs, and a $1 increase in 9-hole green fees and a $2 increase in 18-hole green fees. While total typical income from fees and charges is roughly $24.5 million, proposed fee increases for 2017 total $369,000, or a 1.5 percent increase in fees and charges income. Capital projects to be funded next year include the development of a multi-purpose ballfield with bleachers, press box and dugouts at Bowles Grove Park, a new rest stop at Sumac Hill Farm along the High Line Canal Trail, and renovations to Progress Park, including a new shelter, restroom and playground and turf replacement at the Sports Dome. The budget also includes projects that are leveraged with partner cities and counties. Some of our available funds will be dedicated to enhance our facilities and parks. Many of our facilities have deferred maintenance items, including parking lots, painting, carpet, tile, furni-
a team must have a combined grade-point average of 3.25 or higher—the LHS soccer players were far beyond this benchmark with a cumulative GPA of 4.3. This is the 18th straight year that
R
Each month, the South Suburban Public Art Committee selects three local artists to display their work at three recreation centers and selects one artist quarterly for an exhibit at Lone Tree Golf Course and Hotel. Art displays at these facilities are intended to support and promote South Suburban’s mission to enrich the lives of all its residents and encourage a legacy of art to be enjoyed and appreciated. These temporary art exhibits are also a chance to showcase local artists. The artists exhibiting in November are: Holly Endres of Denver, and will exhibit displays her photographs of flowers in a non-traditional presentation using ink and script blended together with distressed framing. The photos will be on display at Buck Recreation Center, Oct. 31 – Nov. 30. Barbara Cohen of Parker, describes her original artwork exhibit as “happy art.” She paints animals up close in acrylics on canvas using S
U
C
C
E
S
S
wild colors in a technique she calls “animal expressionism.” They are on display at Lone Tree Recreation Center, Oct. 31 – Nov. 30. Cathy Lester of Centennial, also does paintings and art for the Animal Lover is the title of Cathy’s exhibit, and once you see it, you’ll know why. Her dazzling use of watercolors and her precise use of pencils illustrate her passion for animals as she captures each animal’s spirit and uniqueness. On display at Goodson Recreation Center, Oct. 31 – Nov. 30. Bill Utter of Centennial, photographs the Colorado wilds and features Colorado wildlife and F
U
L
P
A
R
T
landscapes in framed digital photographs. Samples of the photographs include the Rocky Mountain big horn sheep, sand hill cranes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. They images are on display at Lone Tree Golf Course & Hotel, Sept. 30 – Dec. 30. South Suburban’s Public Art Committee encourages all Colorado artists to submit an application to display their artwork on a temporary basis. For a complete list of guidelines and an art exhibition application, read them online or contact Arts and Enrichment Supervisor, Darcie LaScala, at 303-4837072. N
E
R
S
H
I
“Trust is the basis for a good banking relationship. That’s why we have selected First American State Bank for all of our important banking business.”
303.905.0744
Jay Davidson, First American State Bank, with Edie Marks and Bill Moore, Kentwood Companies
www.fasbank.com • 303.694.6464
P
PAGE 14 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
Sharon Sweeney 34 years with the Villager
Linda Kehr 20 years with the Villager
303.503.1388
303.881.9469
“As publishers, we have promoted shopping locally for 34 years!” - Bob and Gerri Sweeney
Please support your local family newspaper that supports this community!
Valerie Levier 13 years with the Villager
303.358.1555
Susan Sweeney- Lanam 20 years with the Villager
720.270.2018
Years of marketing experience counts! Let us help you promote your business!
Shop locally during the holidays! “‘Tis the season” goes the jingle. Santa is making a list and checking it twice, going to find out who’s naughty or nice. It is less than two months before the holiday and I see signs appearing for home lighting services. Restaurants and catering firms are winding up dates, menus and venues for the many parties.
Christmas merchandise is on the shelves and arriving daily at our local retail outlets, malls and privately owned stores. Retailers have made massive investments in buildings, inventories, and staffs to take care of local shopping experiences. Please folks shop at our local stores. Take the catalogues from Dallas, Chicago and New York, look at the pretty pictures before put-
ting them in the trash. Spend your money close to home where our retailers hire local people and pay huge sums of money for property taxes that support our cities, police, fire and schools. Shopping online may be convenient for some, but it is deadly for the social order of our country, county and city, where sales taxes are so vital to our local governments. The people who own and op-
erate local stores have spent their lives and money investing in these firms. They are real people who will give you personal service and stand behind their sales. ‘Tis the season to meet these shop owners, browse through the wonderful retail outlets that we have in our neighborhoods. Make some new friends and support local jobs and our own economy. These are the merchants that
give so generously to the nonprofit community, giving thousands of donations every year. Diamonds for Cancer League Hope Ball from Trice Jewelry and jeeps from Doug Moreland. The business community is so supportive of our communities. This is a time of year that we can give back and spend whatever budgets we have with these merchants who are the backbone of American business.
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 15
PAGE 16 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
2016
Flight for Life, Children’s Hospital unveil helicopter for serving holiday home tour neonatal, pediatric patients L’Esprit de Noël has
Presented by Central City Opera Guild & Coldwell Banker Devonshire
F
light For Life Colorado, the critical care transport service of Centura Health, and Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) announced plans to expand their critical care transport services to include a new helicopter specially configured to meet the needs of even the tiniest pediatric patients and staffed by nurses and respiratory therapists from the flight crew based at Children’s Colorado. The new aircraft, an Airbus H130 T2, has more interior space than other helicopters, providing a better platform for an incubator and other equipment essential to newborn transport. It will be based in metro Denver and supplied by Air Methods Corp., pro-
Tour five magnificent homes in Denver’s Historic Country Club neighborhood
encore performance November 18 & 19, 2016 in the Denver Country Club neighborhood Friday & Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm
Featuring floral and tabletop designs by Birdsall & Co., Bouquets, City Floral, Plum Gallery, Twisted Tulip, Adams & Jane, Dwell Antiques, Lulu’s Furniture and The Lark Tour Tickets: $25 at the door and at all King Soopers stores Central Guild’s at Orchard Road and $23 tickets andCity more Opera information availableketplace online at CentralCityOpera.org/lesprit
vider of FFLC’s current helicopter fleet, along with pilots, mechanics and supporting services. It will be dedicated for the exclusive use of the Flight For Life team based at Children’s Colorado and provide transportation to children within its 120-mile service area. The helicopter is expected to take flight in early 2017. “Flight For Life Colorado pio-
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 11 & 12 FREE ADMISSION
SNEAK PEEK
neered the hospital-based critical air transport industry at St. Anthony Hospital in 1972, and we have worked closely with Children’s Colorado since 1997,” said Kathleen Mayer, director, Flight For Life Colorado. “To work with Children’s Colorado to expand and strengthen our partnership and commitment to the community to deliver exceptional care during transport is most gratifying to all of us at Centura Health.” “The new helicopter, the first of its kind for Children’s Colorado and our seven-state region, is designed to support the special care required for neonates and children. Children transported by specially trained teams, such as those at Children’s Colorado / Flight For Life Colorado, have improved outcomes and fewer complications,” said Joe Darmofal, director of flight team, outreach and education at Children’s Colorado. “Meeting the needs of our families and communities was a big part of our decision to select this larger aircraft, which can not only handle Colorado’s high altitudes and hot summers, but is also quieter and more fuel efficient.” In addition to the new helicopter, FFLC will provide pediatric advanced life support/basic life support ambulance services, and will transport an estimated 4,000 pediatric patients annually among Children’s Colorado Network of Care facilities in the Denver metro area.
holiday home tour L’Esprit de Noël returns to the historic Denver Country Club neighborhood to celebrate its 40th Anniversary this year, with five different houses on tour. This neighborhood has some of the most diverse architecture and most historic homes in Denver. Tour goers will be pleased with the wide range of architectural styles and variety of modern updates that today’s homeowners have completed in these historic homes in addition to the holiday décor provided by the participating florists and table designers. Tour dates are Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are available online at CentralCityOpera.org/lesprit for a reduced admission of $23, in advance at any area King Soopers or at the tour for $25. Tickets purchased at King Soopers must be redeemed for a tour ticket at House #1, 160 North High Street, located just north of the Denver Country Club. Tour guests will then learn the addresses of the other lavishly decorated homes throughout the neighborhood. The 2016 tour features some much loved designers from prior tours and welcomes a number of newcomers. Among the perennial favorites are Bouquets, City Floral, The Lark, Plum Gallery, and The Twisted Tulip. New to L’Esprit de Noël are Adams and Jane, Dwell Antiques and Home, and lulu’s Furniture. Dwell Antiques and Home is located in the Cherry Hills Mar-
Tastiest Cookies for the Holidays
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Shop the Market early for the best selection of items as you enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies!
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW 15 flavors of cookies for every occasion Cookie Dough made on site- No Preservatives! We bake more than delicious treats. We bake memories, celebrations, messages of encouragement, and so much more!
10th & York Street
www.botanicgardens.org
2201 W Wildcat Reserve Pkwy Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
303-683-0002 eileenscookies.com/store/highlandsranch
University Boulevard. Included on the tour this year is a mini-boutique of carefully selected home décor items. A portion of the boutique’s proceeds will benefit Central City Opera Guild. Admission to the boutique is limited to those purchasing tour tickets, as it is located inside one of the tour homes. Central City Opera Guild is pleased to have Coldwell Banker Devonshire as the Presenting Sponsor once again. Other sponsors include the City of Glendale, Land Title Guarantee Company, and the residential rental firm of Colorado and Company. Additional sponsors include Jim and Judy Bien, Greg and Peggy Hanson, Denise and Jim Sanderson and Kelly and Troy Westergren. The L’Esprit de Noël committee of Guild members has been ably led by Chair, Susan Warner McCann. She has been supported by Guild President Suzie Erzinger and advisor Denise Sanderson. Others on the committee include Margaret Baker, Edie Bell, Heather Brecl, Liz Clarke, Melinda Couzens, Christina Dinegar, Nancy Hemming, John Jobin, Ericka McDaniel, Vicki McFarlane, Clare Mail, Brooke Maloy, Melissa Rick, Karen Ritz, Susan Stiff, Kathy Terry and Kathy Wells. Many other Guild members and friends will join the committee in ensuring the success of this fundraiser by greeting tour goers in each of the featured homes.
Colorado Gives Day Assistance League of Denver is pleased to participate in Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Contributions are used to provide assistance to meaningful programs such as Operation School Bell, Hospital Equipment Lending Program, Scholarship Program and more. These programs are directed to the underserved schoolchildren, seniors and other adults in the metropolitan Denver community. Don’t forget to shop at our city-famous Thrift Mart at Colfax Ave. and Humboldt St. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, simply go to coloradogives.org, search for Assistance League of Denver, and click on the donate button. Or donate from our website at assistanceleague.org/denver. Any amount you care to give will be greatly appreciated.
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 17
Paul Scudo Step 13 new executive director Former program director to lead Step 13 forward with commitment to 35year history Step 13 announced today that Paul Scudo will serve as the organization’s next executive director. Scudo, who previously served as Step 13’s program director, has extensive expertise and experience in the addiction recovery community, coupled with a 27‐year career in senior management for leading global hospitality companies. “I am humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to build on the vision of our legendary leader, Bob Coté, utilizing the best practices in addiction recovery as we help men move into a life of self-‐sufficiency,” said Step 13 executive director Paul Scudo. He continued, “This is incredibly personal and significant for me. I have been where many of our residents are now and I continue to work a program of recovery. I am motivated every day to match my personal passion for recovery with a dedication to help men restore relationships, rebuild a career and give back to our community. We at Step 13 are looking forward to a bright and exciting future, growing a powerful recovery support community and ultimately saving lives.” Matthew Saks, chair of the board of Step 13 commented, “Paul Scudo is the ideal leader to take Step 13 into the future. He brings to this work so many important qualities: a deep
sense of personal integrity, an understanding of nonprofit organizations and, most importantly, a profound passion for helping men in their struggle with addiction. In his work as program director, he has already transformed our recovery program into a national model for success. Having him in place as executive director ensures our organization’s sustainability and impact for many years to come.” Scudo is a recognized recovery leader at the local, state and international level. Scudo is a board member of the Colorado Providers Association and is the co-chair of the Peer and Family Specialist Certification Board that credentials peer coaches in the areas of substance use disorder, mental health and family support. Scudo has also served as the Colorado state chair for a 12 Step Fellowship, and is currently a world delegate representative from the State of Colorado for the 12 Step Fellowship in which he participates. In addition, Scudo is active in his personal recovery and serves as a sponsor for other individuals through the 12 Step Fellowship. Before joining Step 13 as the program director in 2014, Scudo served as a recovery care manager at University of Colorado’s CeDAR addiction recovery facility. Prior to CeDAR, Scudo had an extensive 27‐ year career in management, sales and marketing for internationally recognized hospitality companies such as Hilton Hotels and the Hyatt Hotel Corporation.
Kick-off & party for Hope Ball
Cancer League of Colorado had their kick-off for the Hope Ball 2017 at the Woodhouse Spa of Broadway and County Line Road. It was announced that Barb Reece and Diane BrandonHadley would be the co-chairs for the ball and that Randy and Kori White would be the 2017 Champions of Hope. The Cancer League Holiday Party will be chaired by Lori Marks Connors and Elise Marks Gruitch on Dec. 2 in a Cherry Hills Village home. Location
to be announced later. Members and future new members are invited to contribute $25 in cash or gift certificates (to be used at the Ball). Vendors will be selling their wares with a percentage going to Cancer League. If you are interested in becoming involved with Cancer League and want to be a guest at the Holiday Party, send an email to Elise Marks Gruitch, membership chair, to elisegmarks@aol.com or call 303-947-0884.
Centennial Elementary School first-graders were the recent recipients of new bikes and helmets, thanks to Wish for Wheels and Colorado Insurance.
Wish for Wheels gives new bikes, helmets to Centennial first-graders Centennial Elementary School first-graders were the recent recipients of new bikes and helmets, thanks to Wish for Wheels and Colorado Insurance. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Wish for Wheels partners with companies and organizations to make these bike giveaways possible with the goal of improving quality of life for kids and their communities through health, education, safety, community and leadership. “Our unique model bundles corporate philanthropy, team building and employee engagements through bike builds, to deliver brand new bikes to kids in the community,” said Wish for Wheels in a statement. “We are successful thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners and volunteers in the community.” Employees from Colorado Insurance, who funded the new bikes and helmets, came to Centennial Elementary to assemble the bikes, with help from the first-graders. After each bike passed a quality-control check, students had the opportunity to practice riding.
GREAT GIFT IDEA
Design Your Dream Closet or Garage Affordably & Beautifully! Complimentary estimates & Free installation
Turn your closet or garage to WOW Family-owned business who makes the product on-site
303-885-8614 • www.outofsightcabs.com 17 years of business in Cherry Hills & Greenwood Village
a holiday tradition C
EN
TR
OP E R
IT Y AL C
AG U
IL
D
2016
Enjoy a unique and exclusive shopping experience while giving back to the Denver metro community.
holiday home tour Presented by Central City Opera Guild & Coldwell Banker Devonshire
Tour five magnificent homes in Denver’s Historic Country Club neighborhood
November 11–13, 2016 NEW LOCATION! Gates Field House, University of Denver VIP Private Shopping is back on Friday morning at 10 am! Visit jld.org for hours, prices, parking tips and more. Present ad to receive $2 off General Admission ticket (limit one).
November 18 & 19, 2016 Friday & Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm
Featuring floral and tabletop designs by Birdsall & Co., Bouquets, City Floral, Plum Gallery, Twisted Tulip, Adams & Jane, Dwell Antiques, Lulu’s Furniture and The Lark Tour Tickets: $25 at the door and at all King Soopers stores $23 tickets and more information available online at CentralCityOpera.org/lesprit
/juniorleaguedenver
@jldenver
@juniorleaguedenver | jld.org | #JLD #hmdenver
PAGE 18 | THE VILLAGER • October 27, 2016
Colorado Golf Hall of Fame announces inductee, honorees Denver’s M.J. Mastalir voted into Colorado Golf Hall of Fame; Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado, Jennifer Kupcho, Rick Polmear set to receive awards from Hall M.J. Mastalir turned 70 years old earlier this month, and last Thursday he received a belated birthday gift that certainly was worth waiting for as he was voted into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame. The Denver resident is a former Colorado Golf Association president who spearheaded the acquisition of a CGA-owned golf course — now known as CommonGround Golf Course — on land that had long been the site of Lowry Air Force Base. Also in a volunteer role, he served on the powerful USGA Executive Committee, eventually becoming a vice president of the association. Last Thursday, the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame Board of Directors selected Mastalir to become the lone person enshrined in the 45th class of inductees. That induction will take place May 21 at the Santuary in Sedalia. Also honored at that dinner will be three Colorado Golf Hall of Fame award winners: the new Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado, Jennifer Kupcho of Westminster, and Rick Polmear of Greenwood Village. The JGAC will receive the Distinguished Service Award, Kupcho the Golf Person of the Year Award, and Polmear the Lifetime Achievement Award. Mastalir will become the 139th inductee into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame, an organization which honored its first class in 1973, when
Babe Zaharias, Dave Hill and Babe Lind were inducted. Mastalir served on the CGA Board of Governors from 1986 to 2007, including a three-year stint as president starting in 1997. It was in his role as the chairman of an ad-hoc golf course committee that he arguably left his most lasting legacy in golf. With the closing of Lowry Air Force Base in 1994, he met with the Lowry Redevelopment Authority and convinced the rest of the CGA board to compete for the acquisition of the Lowry course. Over a period of years, the CGA and CWGA gained ownership of the course, which was then known as Mira Vista. An entirely new course — the Tom Doak-designed CommonGround layout — was constructed at the site and opened in 2009, with a myriad of CGA community outreach and youth development programs continuing to take root there. Over a decade-long period, Mastalir estimates he devoted more than 2,000 hours to the CommonGround project that became very close to his heart. In his early days as a CGA board member, Mastalir was likewise a member of the USGA Executive Committee, a 15-person group of volunteers that makes policy for one of the most powerful golf organizations in the world. During Mastalir’s time on the Executive Committee (1986-93), the USGA laid the groundwork for the “For the Good of the Game” grant program that promoted projects that
helped make golf much more accessible to juniors, minorities, people with disabilities, etc. The USGA also established the P.J. Boatwright Jr., Internship Program, which effectively funded an internship position for state and regional golf associations throughout the country. Mastalir also served as chairman of the USGA Rules of Golf Committee — a very powerful and influential force in the game — from 1988 to ‘93. In addition to trying to expand and improve the game in Colorado and beyond, Mastalir was a fine golfer in his own right. After playing a season of golf at the University of Colorado, he competed in two U.S. Amateurs, a U.S. Mid-Amateur and a British Amateur. Mastalir’s time on the CU golf team came immediately after Hale Irwin’s, but caddying for Irwin as he won the 1964 CGA Amateur at Hyland Hills was the episode that sparked Mastalir’s own love for the game. He’s long been a member at both Denver Country Club at the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. As for the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame award winners, here’s the rundown: — Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado (Distinguished Service Award): A combined effort of the CGA and the Colorado PGA, with the CWGA serving as a contributing partner, the JGAC proved a big success in its inaugural year. The idea of the alliance is to streamline, improve and expand
the junior golf experience in Colorado, and it hit the mark in 2016. Membership in the JGAC is up about 16 percent from what it was for the CJGA in 2015, and tournament participation jumped 23.5 percent, not counting PGA Junior League Golf and the Drive, Chip & Putt events. Kids playing in Colorado-based Drive, Chip & Putt competitions increased almost 15 percent from 2015. For the PGA Junior League Golf in Colorado, the number of kids, teams and facilities participating roughly doubled in 2016 compared to 2015. And if fall projections prove accurate, almost 28 percent more kids will be reached this year than last through the Colorado PGA Golf in Schools Program, with the total for 2016 expected to be 10,101. Even with some spring events canceled due to the weather, there were more than 80 junior tournaments that the JGAC oversaw in 2016, highlighted by the four major championships for both boys and girls. — Jennifer Kupcho (Golf Person of the Year): The 19-year-old from Westminster, the CWGA Player of the Year in both 2014 and ‘15, took another big step in 2016. She finished sixth individually in the women’s NCAA Championship finals and qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open, arguarbly the top women’s golf tournament in the world. Kupcho also swept the CWGA Match Play and Stroke Play titles, becoming the first player to do so in 12 years. In winning by huge margins in 2016 (12 and 10 in the Match Play, and 19
shots in the Stroke Play), she became the first golfer since the 1980s to win three straight CWGA “majors”. And earlier this month, the Wake Forest sophomore won her first individual title at a college tournament, breaking a Demon Deacons’ women’s program record with a 15-under-par 201 total at the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational, where she prevailed by six strokes. — Rick Polmear (Lifetime Achievement Award): Polmear, a University of Michigan Evans Scholar alum who has lived in Colorado since 1981, has long been a tireless supporter of the college scholarship for caddies. But he took that support to a new level as the volunteer project manager for the $6 million University of Colorado Evans Scholars house renovation and expansion project, which was completed early this year. Polmear estimates he devoted about 1,000 hours to the project over the course of three years. The end result is a house almost totally redone on the inside, the addition of roughly 2,000 square feet of finished space (bringing the total to about 18K), and a nifty new outdoor area behind the house that features a combination lighted basketball/volleyball court and a congregating area with brick pavers that Polmear refers to as a “plaza”. All in all, it’s been a huge upgrade for the 50-plus current CU Evans Scholars. Polmear has served as a volunteer director for the Western Golf Association — which administers the Evans Scholarship nationwide — since 1990.
No other event compares to Glen Eyrie’s Madrigal Banquet! Set in the grandeur of The Great Hall of The Castle, our 16th century-style banquet is sure to fill you with awe this Christmas season. Full of festive entertainment by talented musicians and performers, this classic Colorado tradition is guaranteed to be unforgettable! Our award-winning Culinary Team has hand-crafted the evening’s four-course meal with sensational new flavors that pair perfectly with your one-ofa-kind experience. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the performance begins at 6:00 PM.
10 Performances: December 2–21 OVERNIGHT STAYS AVAILABLE!
A Christmas to Remember AT GLEN EYRIE
GLENEYRIE.ORG/MADRIGAL 719-265-7050
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 19
KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING – SHOP LOCAL Junior League Holiday Mart
Lone Tree Fine Arts and Craft Show
Nov. 2-5, Wed. and Thurs. 10-6, Friday, 1-8 and Sat. 9-5. Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 S. Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Admission $3.
Carla’s Classic Design Holiday Open House
Nov. 3-6. Nov. 3, 10-6; Nov. 4 and 5, 10-5; Nov. 6, 11-4. Pre-lit Christmas trees and all the trimmings. Also Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas decor. Streets at SouthGlenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Suite 233. Info: 303-683-0372.
Dwell Antiques and Home Open House
Nov. 3-5, 5910 S. University Blvd. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Info: 303-795-3454.
The Parker Shoppes Holiday Open House
Nov. 4-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Each day, the first 20 adults get a free gift. Spend $30, get a free Cider Fixin’ 10685 S. Parker Road., Parker. Info: 303-841-2250.
Happy Canyon Flowers Open House
Nov. 4 and 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25% OFF the singleitem of your choice, 20% Off Thymes Frasier Fir Collection. Gift with $35 or more. Bring in a new or gently used unwrapped toy and receive a $5 coupon to use towards an open house purchase. Happy CanyonFlowers is located at 5048 E. Hampden.
Applewood Arts and Crafts Show
Nov. 5-6 at Highlands Ranch High School. More than 125 vendors. Saturday, 9:30-5 and Sunday, 1-4. $4 admission.
Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-noon. Denver Botanic
Gardens. Learn easy make-ahead tips and get packaging ideas for homemade food gifts. Tasting samples included. $49. RSVP: botanicgardens.org
display in the UMB Amphitheater. Ticketed event.
Classic Holiday Baking
Nov. 25-Jan. 1, 2017. Colorful lights displays with a cozy country aesthetic. The 1880s Hildebrand Ranch homestead is decorated with a vintage Colorado Christmas theme. Barn and antique tractors also illuminated. A warming hut and fire pit, along with free hayrides (Fri. and Sat.). Ticketed event.
Nov. 6, 10 a.m. - noon. Denver Botanic Gardens. Holiday baking class. $49. Generous food samples provided. RSVP: botanicgardens.org.
Winter Gift Market Sneak Peek Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Shop early for the best selection of items from the vendors as you enjoy free hot cocoa. Members save 10 percent on all purchases.
Winter Gift Market at Denver Botanic Gardens
Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Handcrafted holiday items, bath and body products, pottery, jewelry, etc. Members save 10 percent on all purchases.
L’Esprist De Noel Holiday Home Tour
Nov. 18 and 19 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tour five magnificent homes in Denver Historic Country Club neighborhood. Featuring floral and tabletop designs by Birdsall & Co., Bouquets, City Floral, Plum Gallery, Twisted Tulip, adams & Jane, Dwelll Anti quest, Lulu’s Furniture and The Lark. Tour tickets: $25 at the door and at all King Soopers stores. $23 tickets online at CentralCityOpera.org/lesprit A Holiday Tradition Celebrating their 40th Anniversary.
Blossoms of Light at York Street Gardens
Nov. 25-Jan. 1. Blossoms of Light at York St. presents a tunnel of color-changing lights, the grand illuminated O’Fallon Perennial Walk, changing color orbs and an extended pathway that illuminates the gardens. Also, interactive dynamic lighting
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms Gardens
Christmastime is here by the Denver Brass 5
Dec. 2, 6 p.m. at the candle-lit interior of Cherokee Ranch and Castle. This Recital Quintet will bring inspiration and love to the season with their trademark Christmas arrangements and traditional carols. Reservations include: Castle mini tours, dinner buffet, performance, dessert and coffee reception with Denver Brass performers. Cash bar. Reservations: 303-688-5555
* Thanksgiving and Christmas décor * Furniture, rugs, lamps, art and bedding
Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m., for Cherry Hills Village residents at the Village Center. Activities: Santa, face painting, hay rides, train rides, cookies, cocoa, cider and chili.
Governor’s Residence Holiday Tours
Dec. 8-11 and Dec. 15-18, 10 a.m - 2 p.m. 2016 “View From the Library” collectible ornament, the Governor’s Mansion Millennium Tree, planted to celebrate the turn of the Century, was a seedling from a 65 ft. Blue Spruce that was later cut and transported to Washington, D.C. to be lit on the West Lawn of the Capitol. This ornament will be available for purchase along with the eight complete ornament collection.
Denver Brass “Brass and Angels Sing”
Dec. 17 and 18. Tickets: 303-832-4676 or visit denverbrass.org.
Open House
@ Nov. 3
,4,5
(open until 7P.m.)
5910 S. University Blvd. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 303-795-3454
5048 E. Hampden Ave.
www.happycanyonflowers.com
25% OFF The single item of your choice 20% OFF Thymes Frasier Fir Collection Gift for You
With in-store purchase of $35 or more (one per costumer while supplies last)
$5 Coupon Bring in a new or gently used unwrapped toy (ages 0-11) and receive a $5 coupon to use towards your open house purchase. Offer good only for the above dates and includes flowers and gifts and select jewelry. Excludes special order items, delivered flowers, party/ event flowers, furniture and custom permanent botanical arrangements.
Holiday Open House
November 3
10-6
November 4 & 5
10-5
Fabulous 7,000 sq. foot gift shop in the of Parker.
November 6
11-4
home gifts fashion
There is still time to have your home affordably & uniquely styled for the holidays with experienced Interior Designers.
The Streets At Southglenn
Centennial, CO
dwell antiques & Home
Cherry Hills Village Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event
FABULOUS gift items at our 21st Annual Holiday Open House! * Pre-Lit Christmas trees, garland, wreaths, custom silk arrangements for the tables, ornaments, tree skirts, stockings, and gifts for everyone!
Nov. 11-13, Gates Field House on the Univ. of Denver campus. Select merchants with high quality merchandise and a unique and exclusive shopping experience. VIP Private Shop-
ping Event, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tickets $40, includes parking. Coffee, tea, assorted baked goods and fruit will be served. Tickets must be punched in advance for the VIP shopping event.
303.683.0372
www.carlasacd.com
November 4 & November 5 10am - 5pm Food, Drawing, & Sales Each day the first 20 adults get a free gift! Spend $30, get a FREE Cider Fixin’
10685 S. Parker Rd, Parker CO 80134 (303) 841- 2250 theparkershoppes.com
PAGE 20 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
At Englewood’s service Chamber honors city’s service clubs
Englewood’s tightknit service clubs celebrated each other on Oct. 27 at the Brookdale Meridian during a luncheon presented by the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce. Amongst the Rotary, VFW, Lions and Sertoma was Englewood Schools, an inclusion that arguably redefined the nature of a “service organization.” “We absolutely serve every single day, kids and families, and it is a joy and a pleasure,” Superintendent Wendy Rubin told the group. “… We are here to serve every child, every family for the betterment of Englewood.” Rubin presented the school district’s award to honoree Mandy Braun, a former Englewood student and longtime faculty member who now serves as the organization’s newly created di-
Englewood Schools joined the ranks of the city’s service organizations with Mandy Braun, center, director of safety and security, receiving honors from Superintendent Wendy Rubin and Jason Whyte, president of board of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce.
Glen Combellick, 92, accepts recognition as the longestserving member of Arapahoe Sertoma Club. “There were dirt streets in Englewood when he joined,” president Bob Buckland said, noting the World War II veteran had been active since the 1950s. Photos by Peter Jones
rector of safety and security, a position that covers those bases not just in the physical sense, but also in the emotional sphere. “I cannot even express how she has embraced it and made us better for it,” the superintendent
said, noting that the World War II Navy veteran had been active in the club since the early 1950s and had founded the now-indispensable Arapahoe Sertoma Foundation. “Sertoma has been my life,” Combellick said, with the nonagenarian also noting with some irony his wishes that the club would start hosting dances again. Gail Hamilton, president of Englewood Lions, said tribute recipient Gary Uba had squeezed in an incredible amount of work into his three years with the organization and said the relative newbie would even take over as president starting in 2017. “Everything we have asked him to do, Gary has stepped up,” Hamilton said referring to her notes in Braille. “… He’s a very
RENTALS
~Holiday and Party Supplies~ Tables, chairs, tents, linens, serving dishes & more! 303-770-2980 6550 S. Yosemite St. www.asrentall.com
said. “… She is patient. She is loving.” Patty Burnett, president of Englewood Rotary, paid tribute to past president Bruce Spear, who has become known around town for his likeness to Abraham Lincoln and willingness to dress the part when needed, among many other community services. “We have appreciated his steady hand and open heart,” Burnett said, “… helping people locally, nationally and internationally, helping these people experience a better life.” Ninety-two-year-old Glenn Combellick was honored as the longest-serving member of Arapahoe Sertoma Club. “There were dirt streets in Englewood when he joined Sertoma,” president Bob Buckland
quiet person, but that doesn’t stop him. He’s amazing.” When VFW Auxiliary member Carolyn Simon accepted her honors, she discussed the group’s regular hospital visits dressed as clowns. She remembered a passing motorist taking photos of what was essentially a two-woman clown car making its way around town. “After him was the Englewood city police car that pulled in right behind us and followed us all the way back to our post where we were going to change clothes,” Simon recalled. “Getting out of the car and looking at us, they just said, ‘We just had to find out where two clowns were going.’—That’s our service and we’re proud of it.”
Nov. 24, 2016
Thanksgiving Day Menu 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
BUFFET STYLE Quinoa & black bean salad/Waldorf salad/ Caesar salad/Couscous & winter veggies salad/ Mixed greens/Mediterranean pasta salad Red Bird Natural Herb Roasted Turkey w/cornbread stuffing & cranberry sauce
Fine Jewelry
Black Angus Carved Roasted Beef w/horseradish & au-jus Baked Ham w/Brown sugar & honey glaze Crab Legs w/Canadian sauce Peel & Eat Shrimp w/cocktail sauce Black Mussels w/San Marzano tomato sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes Green Bean Almondine • Cauliflower Au gratin Corn Muffins • Assorted Baked Rolls Pumpkin Pie/Pecan Pie/Pumpkin Cheese Cake/Chocolate Fountain
$36.95 per person (adults) $17.95 (kids 12 and under)
303-771-5800
3535 South Yosemite (SW corner of Yosemite at Hampden)
Check our website for details
www.citronbistro.com
RETIREMENT SALE!
After 45+ years Sal is retiring. Shop NOW while selection is best. Once it’s gone, it’s gone! • Visit store to enter monthly jewelry drawings • Wedding, engagement rings, loose gems • One-of-a-kind custom pieces • All equipment & display cases must go
5956 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village • Open Tues-Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 21
Child puts fresh face on transgender ‘Growing Up Coy’ plays Denver Film Festival
Coy Mathis, a onetime student at Cherry Creek Schools, is the subject of Growing Up Coy, a documentary at the Denver Film Festival this month. Coy was at the center of a 2013 lawsuit affirming transgender rights.
Coy Mathis prepares to be interviewed for Growing Up Coy, a documentary on the transgender Colorado girl’s life and struggles. It plays the Denver Film Festival, Nov. 11-13.
Photos courtesy of Eric Juhola
This is just a kid who wants to be like any other little kid. -Eric Juhola, director of Growing Up Coy BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR
Growing up Coy was never going to be easy, but it certainly became a lot less difficult after moving into the Cherry Creek School District. “The experience has been very positive. Kids at that age really don’t care about things like that,” said filmmaker Eric Juhola, whose cameras followed the Mathis family for two years as Coy, then 5, became the center of a high-profile legal case in southern Colorado and the most well-known professed transgender girl in the state. “What’s important in Coy’s case is she does have such a good support network with her family and friends. She has a therapist, teachers and people she can turn to for help and advice when she needs it. A lot of kids don’t have their family support and don’t have a network of support they can turn to,” Juhola said. The emotional story of Coy’s precedent-setting lawsuit, a resilient family and a child who unselfconsciously strived to be herself are the focus of Growing Up Coy, a new documentary that will have its Colorado premiere, Nov. 11-13, at the Denver Film Festival. “They knew they would probably have to go public in order to get their story out there,” the filmmaker said of the family’s decision to approve a film crew following them for two years. In an era that has seen not only the infamous transition of Olympian Bruce Jenner, but a television drama punnily titled Transparent, and the first openly transgender candidate for Congress in Colorado, one might think society has heard it all about gender conformity. But as seen through the eyes of a wide-eyed grade-schooler, Growing Up Coy brings a new perspective with the potential to alter the conversation— and even the heated argument— about the place and legitimacy of a transgender person, especially a child. “A lot of people say that celebrities are making it easier for regular people to come out and be freely, but it’s also the reverse of that,”
including Coy, who is about 10 now. “As far as I know from the Mathis family, Coy is happy in school, she’s proud of who she is, and her family is proud of who she is,” Juhola said. “They were in the spotlight and ‘Not even my teachers now they’re ready to get know I’m a girl’ back to a normal life. They The documentary begins fought the fight. They at Fountain’s Eagleside Eldon’t need to go on red ementary School in 2012 after carpets.” Jeremy, a former Marine, and Although Growing Up his wife Kathryn Mathis have Coy ends on an ostensibly come to grips with Coy’s nonhappy note, it becomes conformity—wearing girls’ Coy Mathis stands at mother Kathryn’s side as father Jeremy, at left, and more bittersweet when clothes, playing with girls’ attorney Michael Silverman speak to the press at the state Capitol. one realizes Coy’s nonfictoys—as more than childhood Before long, Coy’s story was on fancy. By now, the toddler, a triplet the cover of Rolling Stone, alongside tion story is anything but over. with two sisters, had even broached “The battle was won, but there Paul McCartney. medical solutions. are many more to come and will “When are we going to the docprobably be more challenging than A welcome in Arapahoe tor to get me fixed?” Coy had asked the ones she’s gone through,” the County her mother. Despite a legal victory, the director said. Most frustrating for the family at Much of society is still not ready Mathises opted to move to south the time was when the kindergarten for the idea of a transgender child. Aurora and a school district more teacher forced the child to line up “Male and female are categories accepting of diversity, and away with the boys at school every day. from the Christian-right leanings of of existence,” Jeff Johnson of Colo“Not even my teachers know I’m rado Springs’ Focus on the Family Colorado Springs. a girl!” Coy would cry to her parAlthough Tustin Amole, spokes- wrote in 2013. “It is dehumanizing ents. woman for Cherry Creek Schools, to categorize individuals by the “Coy would have nervous cannot comment on individual ever-proliferating alphabet of idenbreakdowns,” Juhola added. “She students or even confirm their en- tities based on sexual attractions or wouldn’t want to leave the house. rollment, she says the district has behavior or ‘gender identity’ – LGShe wouldn’t want to go to schools. not seen much controversy over its It was behavior over time that really BBTTQQIAAFPPBDSM – howtransgender students, even though made them realize, OK, this is not ever many letters are added.” she believes the district has had its just a phase.” Juhola has had his share of argushare. Amole said only a few people Even with friends, family—and ments with the opposition, but has have complained about such stunow a therapist—Coy’s problems more recently reduced his rejoindents’ restroom choices. were far from over. Most troubleder to one sentence: “Now that we “We have simply explained to some for the family was the school’s them that this is in the Colorado have a finished film, my best retort refusal to allow Coy to use the girls’ Constitution and we will continue to would be, watch the film and then restroom. After a period of homeschooling their children—which been amended five years earlier to abide by it,” she said. “… I’m sure let’s talk.” include a daughter with autism and explicitly include transgender peo- there are students we’re not aware are transgender. If they tell us, we another confined to a wheelchair— ple—one of only 17 states to do so. Growing Up Coy plays Nov. provide whatever support we can.” the Mathises sought legal remedy 11-13 at Sie Film Center, “What was really shocking to The Mathises have reportedly through attorney Michael Silverman 2510 E. Colfax Ave., in me was how freely people went on moved and may no longer attend of the Transgender Legal Defense Denver as part of the Denver the attack against the Mathis famCherry Creek Schools. and Education Fund. Film Festival. Producer and The couple, whose marriage has A judgement from the Colorado ily,” Juhola said. “People don’t reeditor Jeremy Stulberg will Civil Rights Division in 2013 found ally say negative things to your face suffered according to the film, are appear in person. For tickets the Fountain-Fort Carson School anymore, but they can go online and not participating in promotion of and a full festival schedule, District in violation of the state’s say the most hateful things they can Growing Up Coy, in favor of trying visit Denverfilm.org. to regain privacy for their children, anti-discrimination law, which had think of.” Juhola said. “… Put yourself in somebody’s shoes for 90 minutes and really see an issue from a different point of view. I just remember thinking at the moment I met Coy, this is just a kid who wants to be like any other little kid.”
I’m sure there are students we’re not aware are transgender. If they tell us, we provide whatever support we can. -Tustin Amole, spokeswoman Cherry Creek Schools
PAGE 22 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
FLEURISH
Women’s Foundation of Colorado features Misty Copeland BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON
Who is Misty Copeland? She is only one of the most beautiful— inside and out—creatures in the world. Misty was in Denver for a huge (2,400 people, but who was counting) luncheon at the Colorado Convention Center as the keynote for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado. Instead of standing at a podium (although the theme of the celebra-
tion was “Stand for Something”), Misty was interviewed in a refreshing sit-down format on stage by the president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Lauren Casteel. The gracious and humble guest posed for photo ops at a VIP reception prior to the luncheon and her exquisite books were available for purchase after. The unlikely athletic, chiseled ballerina became an icon and household name in 2015 when she became the first African-American principal female dancer in the long and prestigious history of the American Ballet Theatre. Appearing much taller, than 5-foot-2, Misty is a portrait of grace and strength. She has broken the barriers of body type, pedigree and race. She is a role model for countless thousands and a perfect ambassador for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, whose mantra is help-
ing women and girls shine on the stages of their choice. Misty had five siblings, moved frequently and spent much time with the Boys and Girls Club, which became her second home. In her chaotic young life, she was an introvert. “Through dancing, I found my voice,” she said. “Ballet taught me to communicate.” Though she suffered through six stress fractures and a broken shin, Misty claims no diva bones. “Women are out of this world in dealing with pain,” she said. “Dancers are looked at differently in America, yet dancers are some of the strongest people you will ever meet and they work so hard. It’s so much more powerful to own who you are. I want my message to affect future generations. I ask young girls to ‘Stand for Something!’ I am living proof that an art form can change a life.”
Darrell Anderson’s interpretation of Misty Copeland on canvas: “I get to sing with emotion, taste with color and dance with love,” he said of his cherished works of art.
Misty Copeland, a vision in green, enters the ballroom.
One of the honorary chairs, Barry Hirschfeld, and sponsor Larry Mizel, MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation. Photo courtesy WFCO
Ryta Sondergard hosted two tables and organized a post-luncheon networking event that included guests from Wyoming, at Susan Kiely’s. Front row: Amy Friedman, Faye Washington and Susan Morrice. Back row: Alice Tiritas, Phyllis Stewart, Joan Evans, Mary McCance, Linda Mitchell, Susan Kiely, Glynis Albright, Adrienne Singleton and Ryta Sondergard.
WFCO President and CEO Lauren Casteel with honored guest Misty Copeland. Photo courtesy of WFCO
RIGHT: Ballerinas Sophie and Hannah stand with local awardwinning artist Darrell Anderson.
Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 23
FLEURISH
Invisible Disabilities Association honors eight at ‘Jazzed About You’ The newly remodeled Marriott DTC was an impressive venue for the ninth annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala. 9News host of Colorado & Company Denise Plante was emcee, and Gary Corbett raised more funds calling the live auction that included a gift from Gnat Jewelry Atelier and an original paper mosaic by renowned national sports artist Russell Irwin and autographed by Peyton Manning. Interspersed throughout the evening, making it more interesting, was remarkable entertainment by IDA ambassador and former honoree Mandy Harvey and her band who are regulars on the Colorado jazz scene—Eric Gunnison, Erik Applegate, Andrew Vogt and Mark Raynes. IDA Ambassador Pete Ohlin was also at the piano. Mandy is an award-winning singer, songwriter and motivational speaker who happens to have an invisible disability herself, having lost her residual hearing at age 18. Centura’s James Corbett, J.D., M.D., was presented the Healthcare Award at the IDA kickoff along with Mary Giliberti, J.D., who received the Impact Award. Geraghty Family Medicine was recognized as being a loyal fiveyear sponsor. Jan Blankennagel of JTB Events was the gala coordinator. “Even though their appearance may not reveal their illness and pain, their daily battles are very real,” said IDA founder, president and CEO Wayne Connell. “IDA provides encouragement, education and connection to people touched by illness, pain and disability. At IDA, we believe that when the loneliness of illness and pain is overwhelming, it’s great to know that someone is there in the silence to be Jazzed About You!”
Gala Chairs Robin and Rick Fort with Honorary Chair LaFawn Biddle. “Jazzed About You” was the theme.
Young Professional Chair Julie Seltz, Auction Co-chair Susie Helmer, Corporate Chair Jill Christensen and Auction Co-chair Jeanie Curley.
Auctioneer Gary Corbett, emcee Denise Plante, Invisible Heroes Award winner Steffan Tubbs and Volunteer Award winner Aaron LaPedis Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Stephen Davis from Vancouver, Canada, who accepted the Inspiration Award on behalf of Yolanda Hadid, with Sherri Connell and husband Wayne, who founded Invisible Disabilities Association in her honor.
Passionate performer Mandy Harvey, who sang an original song written especially for the IDA Gala.
Perseverance Award winner Hazel Miller, John Ruhlin, Founders Award winner, and Miranda Mason, Denver’s Inclusion and Diversity lead for Accenture accepted the company’s Corporate Award.
Cleverly-used vinyl records serve as placemats.
Denver Hospice honors local veterans The Denver Hospice regularly holds pinning ceremonies at local long-term care facilities saluting veterans and their service to our country. Recently, 33 Air Force veterans were honored by the Denver Hospice and U.S Rep. Mike Coffman, known as the veterans’ veteran. The ceremony was held at the State Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimmons. As the only hospice in Denver to earn Level 4 status in the “We Honor Veterans” campaign, a joint program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Veterans Administration, the Denver Hospice is privileged to honor local veterans with the assistance of leaders of the armed forces. The Denver Hospice provides end-of-life care to a ninecounty region along Colorado’s Front Range.
Ceremony host and Army Sgt. Austin Davidson a two-time combat veteran in Afghanistan, pins Catherine Birkmeyer in honor of her husband Louis.
U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman at the veterans-pinning ceremony.
Photos courtesy of Denver Hospice/ Ben Ward
Butterfly Pavilion named winner for BBB of Denver/Boulder Torch Awards for Ethics Butterfly Pavilion has been named a winner for large nonprofit the Better Business Bureau of Denver/Boulder Torch Awards for Ethics. The Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics is the most prestigious award the BBB can present to a business or nonprofit. Being a recipient indicates that
the business or nonprofit not only believes in the high standards promoted by the BBB, but also consistently acts on them and continuously integrates them into daily practices. Butterfly Pavilion joins the prestigious ranks of past award winners including Mile High United Way,
Bayaud Enterprises, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Warren Village as recipients of the BBB of Denver/ Boulder Torch Awards for ethics. “It is a great honor to be able to celebrate ethics in the Denver/ Boulder marketplace through the Torch Awards. Recognizing those businesses and nonprofits in our
community who lead the charge by consistently exemplifying the BBB Mission of ethics, integrity and marketplace trust is an immense privilege, “said Kim States, president and CEO of BBB Denver/ Boulder. “We are honored and thrilled to be nominated and awarded the
large nonprofit the BBB of Denver/ Boulder Torch Awards for ethics. The BBB is a gold star standard of business quality and to be selected for our business practices, integrity involving donations and for our visitor service is such an honor.” Patrick Tennyson – CEO and president of Butterfly Pavilion.
PAGE 24 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
Central City Opera announces 2017 Summer Festival
Central City Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival, which runs from July 8 to Aug. 6, 2017, features Bizet’s Carmen and Mozart’s Così fan tutte in repertory, along with Benjamin Britten’s The Burning Fiery Furnace, Douglas Moore’s Gallantry, and Amy Beach’s Cabildo in shorter runs. Celebrating the company’s 85th season, the festival’s productions offer a diverse and broad gamut of styles and time periods. “Our productions last season of The Ballad of Baby Doe and Tosca were spectacular and so well received that we couldn’t be more excited about putting up Carmen and Così,” said Pelham (Pat) Pearce, the company’s general and artistic director. “These two operas are perfect works for our company and our historic opera house where we can showcase both great singing and great storytelling.”
Complementing the two mainstage productions, Central City Opera is featuring three one-act operas to be performed in smaller venues in Central City. “The popularity of these one-acts continues to grow since we introduced them in 2015,” said Pearce. “They draw opera goers who are looking for something new to see as well as those who are new to the art form and curious about experiencing something that’s shorter, less expensive, and feels more accessible,” said Pearce. In addition to the two mainstage operas and the three one-acts, the Central City Opera four-week summer festival offers pre-performance lectures, opera scenes, and postperformance socials with the artists. Thursday evening performances have returned to the mix of matinee and evening performances throughout the festival, making it possible
to see all the productions during an extended weekend. New subscriptions are available Dec. 1, and single tickets will go on sale April 1, 2017.
Carmen
The 2017 festival opens with one of the world’s most popular operas, Carmen, with its memorable melodies and its electrifying story of love, jealousy, and murder. Last performed in Central City in 2011, this remounted production is directed by Jose Maria Condemi, making his company debut, and features Emily Pulley (Julie LaVerne/Showboat, 2013) as Carmen, Adriano Graziani (company debut) as Don José, Angela Mortellaro (company debut) as Micaëla, and Michael Mayes (Scarpia/Tosca, 2016) as Escamillo. Adam Turner (Man of LaMancha, 2015) conducts. Matinees will be at 2:30 p.m. on July 12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 26, 30 and Funeral Home Aug. 3 and 6, with evening perfor™ mances at 8 p.m. on July 8, 20, 28 and Aug. 1.
MALESICH and SHIREY & COLORADO CREMATORY
Pre-Plan Today ALESICH and $ SHIREY Funeral Homeand Save! 1,100 & COLORADO CREMATORY BaSic
cremaTion complete
Look us up on-line at:
ColoradoCrematory.com
720-242-6784
24/7
Così fan tutte
The second mainstage production at the Central City Opera House is Mozart’s Così fan tutte, with exquisite arias and ensemble singing, and its zany story about two sisters, their betrothed, a bet, and two scheming troublemakers. Last performed in Central City in
1990, this new production is directed by Stephen Barlow, making his company debut, and features Hailey Clark (company debut) as Fiordiligi, Tamara Gura (Cherubino/Le nozze di Figaro, 2014) as Dorabella, Matthew Plenk (company debut) as Ferrando, David Adam Moore (principal role debut) as Guglielmo, Megan Marino (company debut) as Despina, and Patrick Carfizzi as Don Alfonso. Music director John Baril (Tosca, 2016) conducts. Matinees will be at 2:30 p.m. on July 19, 23, 25, 29, Aug. 2 and 4, with evenings performance at 8 p.m. on July 15, 21and 27.
The Burning Fiery Furnace
Central City Opera presents The Burning Fiery Furnace, one of the three Parables for Church Performances by Benjamin Britten. The other two church parables, Curlew River and The Prodigal Son, were performed by Central City Opera in 2008 and 2015 respectively. The Burning Fiery Furnace tells the story of Nebuchadnezzar and the three Israelites who were thrown into a furnace for their refusal to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s image of gold. Tenor Bille Bruley sings the role of Nebuchadnezzar with additional principal roles performed by artists of the BonfilsStanton Foundation Artists Training Program. Ken Cazan directs;
Christopher Zemliauskas conducts. Performaces are on July 26 and Aug. 2 at noon, and July 27 at 5 p.m.
Gallantry
Far less known than The Ballad of Baby Doe, Douglas Moore’s oneact opera Gallantry is a parody of a television soap opera set in an operating room. Artists of the BonfilsStanton Foundation Artists Training Program will sing principal roles. Alison Moritz, the assistant director for Tosca in 2016, directs; Christopher Zemliauskas conducts. Performaces will be Aug. 3 and 4 at noon.
Cabildo
The only opera written by American composer Amy Beach, Cabildo is a sentimental tale, told in flashback, of the pirate Jean Lafitte, unjustly imprisoned in the Cabildo (governor’s palace) but released in time to help Andrew Jackson save New Orleans from the British. Artists of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program will sing principal roles. Alison Moritz, the assistant director for Tosca in 2016, directs; Christopher Zemliauskas conducts. Cabildo can only be seen in the double feature with Gallantry with evening performances at 8 p.m. on July 26, 29 and Aug. 2.
Susan G. Komen Colorado announces interim CEO Three-time breast cancer survivor Cindy Bolin agrees to lead the organization Susan G. Komen Colorado’s board of directors is pleased to confirm the appointment of Cindy Bolin as its new interim executive director and chief executive officer, effective October 24. Three weeks ago, the organization accepted the resignation of the former CEO, Keri Kallaway. Kallaway served from March through September 2016. Komen Colorado is grateful to Kallaway for her time, efforts and the passion she brought to advancing the mission of the organization. Cindy Bolin has been a friend to Susan G. Komen for more than 20 years. She was first exposed to the disease at the tender age of six when her grandmother lost her fight. Bolin’s connection to the cause was already strong, but it took on new meaning when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 27 – facing the
Bolin was nominated to serve as the auction chair for the Komen Colorado’s 2011 signature gala event, the Pink Tie Affair, raising a record $100,000. Three years later, Cindy, along with her husband, Bret Bolin, co-chaired the Pink Tie Affair, helping the organization raise a record-breaking Survivor Chair Regina Serna surrounded $500,000. In recent by the fundraiser’s emcees Vincente years, Bolin has been Arenas of 9News and breast cancer named among the top survivor Murphy Huston, former radio group personality. Courtesy photos fundraising “Stars in Pink” for first of what would be three bouts her impressive personal fundraising with the disease. In between her totals to support the organization’s first and second diagnosis, Cindy signature event, Race for the Cure. also supported her mother through In continuation of her commitment, her own battle with breast cancer. Bolin has served as a member of the Today, Bolin is proud to be a Komen Colorado board of directors thriving three-time cancer survivor, and offered valuable insight on its dedicated wife and mother to a sev- fund development committee. en-year-old daughter. She selflessly With a background in jourstepped forward when she learned nalism and education, Cindy has of the gap that needed to be filled at found a true calling in successfully the organization. leading teams and driving the up“The Komen Colorado board ward trajectory of revenue for those of directors, staff and volunteers organizations whose mission she across the state are so pleased to supports. have Cindy’s leadership as we enIn addition to her work with Koter one of our busiest fundraising men Colorado, Cindy is also an acseasons,” says Lauren Schwartz, tive volunteer and academy parent president of the Komen Colorado board member for St. Mary’s Acadboard of directors. “Through her emy where her daughter attends years of service to our organization, school. Cindy holds a Bachelor’s as well as her personal philanthro- of Science degree in communicapy, Cindy has demonstrated her re- tions from the University of Texas lentless commitment to our mission at Austin and a Master’s of Educaof providing critical services and tion degree in secondary education treatment to our local community from the University of Houston. and raising funds and awareness so “Susan G. Komen is near and that we can one day realize our goal dear to my heart,” said Cindy Boof a world free of breast cancer.” lin. “I’ve worked hand-in-hand Bolin is fueled by her personal with this affiliate for five years, and passion to see a cure to breast cancer I’m honored to be able to step up found in her lifetime. She has de- during this time of transition.” voted years of service to the Susan In the coming weeks, Komen ColG. Komen organization, as a Komen orado’s Board will focus its efforts on Colorado volunteer and also as a par- additional leadership transition planticipant in Komen fundraising events ning, including next steps for a comin Atlanta, Austin and Houston. prehensive executive search.
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 25
FRONT SEAT: A GOOD RIDE
Rear-drive Lexus GS-F rivals BMW, Benz, Audi
Settle into the soft perforated roja red-leather seats bolstered for tight fit, and enjoy the plushness of the luxury interior. It’s not a BMW, not a Benz, nor an Audi. Remindful as it is of those German marques, it is built in Tahara, Aichi, Japan—the 2017 Lexus GS-F four-door sedan. A giveaway of its origin is the protruding nose way out front in the form of an elliptical grille. I first saw the spindle-type grille four years ago when it appeared on the 2013 GS-F Sport after Lexus designers said, “Give us a grille as recognizable as BMW’s long-used twin-kidney look.” There are those who like the relatively new look. To drive such an excellent luxury sport sedan, I would put up with the grille. Comfortably seated and having pushed the button to send the power-
The beautiful and stylish 2017 Lexus GS-F four-door with V-8 power. Photo by Bud Wells
ful engine revving, the driver lowers Lexus’ jagged shift gate to activate the eight-speed automatic transmission. From the first emit, it is a great-sounding burble out the quad exhausts. Kick it down, I mean way down, and the burble turns to an absolute beller inside the cabin. Tremendous performance is at hand from a 467-horsepower (389 lb.-ft. of torque), 5.0-liter V-8, teamed with the eight-speed transmission in any mode from Eco to Normal to Sport and Sport-Plus with variable suspension. Paddle shifters lend con-
trol, in Sport set, of the tuned suspension/tightened steering/quickened shifts of the rear-wheel-drive force. Its suspension harshness in bumps is increased in these circumstances. Braking security for the GS-F is in the form of 14.9-inch slotted and ventilated discs in front, 13.5-inch at the rear, with electronic brake force and assist. The system was tested on a dark weeknight when a driver pulled his pickup out from a farmhouse driveway into the roadway in front of me. A collision was avoided by braking and swerving right.
The car’s quick acceleration (something like 4.7 seconds from 0 to 60), likewise, was tested on Sunday afternoon en route to Denver International Airport to pick up Kathy Allen from a visit to Seattle. I missed a turn, stopped, backed a short distance, then with power aplenty found my place in a very crowded, fast-moving string of traffic along the other avenue. Contrasting the sport sedan’s nicelooking ultra-white finish is a dark-carbon fiber spoiler at the rear. It appears out of place on the white, probably better suited to silver or gray.
Last week’s warm, dry weather was ideal for testing the GS-F. Its overall fuel mileage was 21.8 mpg; its EPA estimate is 16-24. Among competitors are the Cadillac CTS-V, BMW M5, Mercedes AMG E43, Jaguar XF-S and Audi S6. A highlight, once inside the Lexus, is the Mark Levinson surroundsound audio with 17 speakers. It is controlled, along with navigation, from a 12.3-inch touchscreen display. The Levinson touch added $1,380 to the sticker price, which totaled $86,875.
Lexus RX450h Is World Series winner BY H. THROTTLE
AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST
2016 Toyota Sienna is all-around winner BY H. THROTTLE
AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST
If you are looking for a family type of van that can be used for shear driving pleasure or in your business of hauling people, paper or products, this Sienna LTC premium van is for you. A really solid vehicle with front bucket leather seats—this is great drive and the ride is pillow soft. This is a large all-wheel van-design with three-row seating that can accommodate at least six passengers and a large trunk area for golf clubs, snowboards and suitcases. A V-6 engine connected to the sequential six-speed transmission provides a powerful commanded drive. The engine is a little thirsty, very powerful and averages 23 highway and 16 city fuel mileage. This is a big package and price is another welcome factor with this premium model selling in the $49, 446 range fully equipped with all new safety equipment and the latest features in safety and modern technology. The Sienna rates an overall perfect five-star safety rating by the National Highway Safety Administration. The vehicle has a short hood and a large windshield, so the driver doesn’t even see the hood, but a large forward view of the highway.
Air-conditioning controls for rear-seat passengers is very welcome on these warm days. One of the finest features of this vehicle that makes it so different from standard SUV vehicles are the sliding side doors. Touch the handle and the door slides backwards, rather than opening outward. This is a great safety feature for passengers and so easy to enter and depart. A side-panel button closes the sliding doors located on both sides of the Sienna. The back tailgate has power lift and a button for convenient closing with arms full of grocery sacks or luggage. The sliding doors also make the van a great delivery vehicle with easy entry and no outward doors opening in crowded parking spaces. The “pre-dawn gray mica” paint shimmers in the sunlight and the Sienna is sharp in appearance. Toyota does the assembly of the Sienna in Princeton, Ind. MIT Technology Review has just rated Toyota as one of the world’ smartest companies placing the automaker among the most respected tech leaders in America amid Facebook and Amazon. Toyota ranked 17 and was one of only two automakers to achieve this distinction. The 2016 Sienna LTD is a very smart vehicle.
Wow, what a home-run car! Chicago Cubs fans can relate to winners, and this Lexus masterpiece, the RX 450h SUV, is a winner with “caviar” metallic dark-blue finish that shimmers in these warm Colorado fall days. Described as a hybrid mode, this vehicle boasts a 308 horsepower V8- engine with a hybriddrive system. The combination gives a stunning 30 mpg fuel consumption on a large SUV. If you have never driven a hybrid, the vehicles start on battery power with complete silence. The “ready” dash light means you are free to drive forward or backwards and then movement starts the engine. No early morning rush of the engine burning up fuel. Hybrid batteries achieve part of their charge by the stopping and starting of the vehicles and the gravity action of the system creating electric energy. This hybrid makes 30 mpg in
the city and 28 mpg highway because of the inertia system. One notices the weight and the low center of gravity on these units from the battery packs located deep inside the vehicle, now guaranteed for eight years or 100,000 miles by Lexus warranty. The interior of this model is loaded with leather, wood and special features, such as a heated steering wheel—all a luxury package adding $3,125 to the suggested list price of $$53,635. The lights on the front of this 450h are impressive at night and the ribbons of light are part of the LED lighting system. The variable transmission is a Toyota/Lexus masterpiece found in most mid-range products where one never has to leave the drive mode, but the choice can be made to shift to the manual drive for acceleration or deceleration on mountain roads. Rather than riding the brake, it is an easy flip of the gear-shift control. The 308 V8 engine provides amazing performance and power.
Along with the acceleration, you experience a luxury ride and quiet interior. Very little road and wind noise and the 12-speaker sound system is a luxury, with a knob or dial to control the screen from the center console. Many safety features include new collision control to stop the vehicle before any forward impact. No safety rating yet but 10 airbags, front, knee and side, are located in front and rear seats. The seats can accommodate additional passengers 40/20/40 rear seating that also can be used for skis and snowboards. Going to the mountains, this vehicle is equipped with fog lights. A moon roof can provide a full view of our snowcapped Rockies, along with aluminum roof rails for any camping equipment. Final assembly of this 450h is in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Along the national scene, Toyota/ Lexus is offering financial relief to those customers suffering from the recent hurricane along the Atlantic coast.
PAGE 26 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
A Broncos Parkway by any name
DTC Rotary Club held its first Water Toy Race Oct. 1 at Chatfield Reservoir to raise money for college scholarships. Photo courtesy of DTC Rotary
Water Toy Race is a huge success SUBMITTED BY DTC ROTARY On Oct. 1, 64 fun-loving and hearty souls gathered at Roxborough Cove on Chatfield Reservoir for Colorado’s first Water Toy Race. They were met with a hot breakfast, refreshing water and a sunny day. The racers were primarily high school students, but also included college students, families and adults of all ages. The event was hosted by the DTC Rotary Club to raise
money for college scholarships for students with a history and commitment to “Service Above Self.” Thanks to generous sponsors, such as Revolar Personal Security, the Cornerstone Group, Schlessman YMCA, BIC Sports, GNC, Boulder Dinner Theater and members of the Rotary Club, thousands of dollars were raised. Costumed participants raced on water and land using inflatable kayaks, paddle boards and inner tubes, sometimes lashed together.
The goofy, creative and very wet obstacle course was laid out by Lyle Phetteplace of Renaissance Adventure Guides. Use of the Cove was provided by Jim Cook and Colorado Water Sports, who along with RAG also provided the water toys. The manager of the Cherry Creek Gap store brought the regional manager and nine other employees who enthusiastically helped set up, run the race and clean up.
Join Great Skate Day at South Suburban Join South Suburban Parks and Recreation for Great Skate Day on Saturday, Nov. 12, at South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports Ice Arena and discover the joy of gliding across ice. Meet instructors, explore programs designed for beginners to experts, and visit with representatives from resident hockey associations, figure-skating clubs, Showtime on Ice, synchronized skating and Theatre on Ice teams. Check out the following Great Skate Day schedules and activities: South Suburban Ice Arena • Experience Great Skate Day activities from 12-2 p.m. • Enjoy a free group skating lesson at 12:30 p.m. with public skate admission. • Participate in the annual turkey shoot at 1:15 pm. Participants receive a raffle ticket for a chance to shoot a puck at a wooden turkey target. The first two people who successfully hit the target win a free frozen turkey. • Visit with representatives from the district’s Learn to Skate program, Littleton Hawks, Denver Synchronicity, Ice Theatre of the Rockies, Denver Figure Skating, Colorado Skating Club and Showtime on Ice. Family Sports Ice Arena • Experience Great Skate Day activities from 1-3 p.m. • Enjoy a free group skating lesson at 1:30 pm with public skate admission. • Participate in the annual turkey shoot at 2:15 pm. See above. • Visit representatives from the Learn to Skate program, Arapa-
hoe Warriors Hockey, Adult Hockey, Denver Synchronicity, Ice Theatre of the Rockies, Denver Figure Skating, Colorado
Skating Club and Showtime on Ice. For more information, email Gerry Lane at Gerryl@ssprd.org.
Harpist Rachel Knight in Arapahoe Philharmonic recital The Arapahoe Philharmonic will present harpist Rachel Knight in a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10. The recital will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Knight will perform works by Reinhold Glière, Mikhail Glinka, Paul Patterson, Carrol McLaughlin, Félix Godefroid, Paul Hindemith, Hugh Reinhold and Carlos Salzedo. (Full program information may be found below.) Tickets are $20 for adults/seniors and $5 for
students/children and may be purchased online at arapahoephil.org, by phone at 303-7811892 or at the door the night of the recital. Knight was the 2016 winner of the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition, performing Ginastera’s Harp Concerto with the orchestra in March 2016. She recently won the Northern Trust/Virginia Piper Enrichment Award, which is sponsoring a recital tour throughout the United States and Brazil.
A new competitive basketball league for boys and girls
Score with South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s new High Line Competitive Basketball League for grades 2-4. The league is designed for boys and girls who have played recreation basketball and are now ready to advance to a more competitive environment. Participants will play a total of eight games at South Suburban’s Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers and a variety of south metro middle schools. Players will utilize a full-regulation court with 10-foot-high baskets. The season will start on Dec. 1 and run through Feb. 18. It includes an end-of-season tournament. Second- and third-graders will play games on Thursday or Saturday, and fourth-graders will play games on Thursday. Registration is now underway for residents and nonresidents. Team registration is $900 and includes the tournament. Register at ssprd.org.
Arapahoe County’s road and bridge crew has found a way to share its Broncos pride by installing permanent Broncos logos in the crosswalk at Broncos Parkway and Potomac.
Photo courtesy of Arapahoe County
Paul Scudo to be Step 13’s next executive director Step 13 announced today that Paul Scudo will serve as the organization’s next executive director. Scudo, who previously served as Step 13’s program director, has extensive expertise and experience in the addiction recovery community, coupled with a 27‐year career in senior management for leading global hospitality companies. “I am humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to build on the vision of our legendary leader, Bob Coté, utilizing the best practices in addiction recovery as we help men move into a life of self-‐sufficiency,” said Step 13 executive director Paul Scudo. He continued, “This is incredibly personal and significant for me. I have been where many of our residents are now and I continue to work a program of recovery. I am motivated every day to match my personal passion for recovery with a dedication to help men restore relationships, rebuild a career and give back to our community. We at Step 13 are looking forward to a bright and exciting future, growing a powerful recovery support community and ultimately saving lives.” Matthew Saks, chair of the board of Step 13 commented, “Paul Scudo is the ideal leader to take Step 13 into the future. He brings to this work so many important qualities: a deep sense of personal integrity, an understanding of nonprofit organizations and, most
importantly, a profound passion for helping men in their struggle with addiction. In his work as program director, he has already transformed our recovery program into a national model for success. Having him in place as executive director ensures our organization’s sustainability and impact for many years to come.” Scudo is a recognized recovery leader at the local, state and international level. Scudo is a board member of the Colorado Providers Association and is the co-chair of the Peer and Family Specialist Certification Board that credentials peer coaches in the areas of substance use disorder, mental health and family support. Scudo has also served as the Colorado state chair for a 12 Step Fellowship, and is currently a world delegate representative from the State of Colorado for the 12 Step Fellowship in which he participates. In addition, Scudo is active in his personal recovery and serves as a sponsor for other individuals through the 12 Step Fellowship. Before joining Step 13 as the program director in 2014, Scudo served as a recovery care manager at University of Colorado’s CeDAR addiction recovery facility. Prior to CeDAR, Scudo had an extensive 27‐year career in management, sales and marketing for internationally recognized hospitality companies such as Hilton Hotels and the Hyatt Hotel Corporation.
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 27
LEGALS
Your Right to Know! FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0461-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 2, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Phyll R Mosteller and Jeremy Mosteller Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Innovative Lending Solutions Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 24, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9080329 Original Principal Amount $209,104.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $205,274.98 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 7198 E Euclid Dr, Centennial, CO 80111 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/30/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/6/2016 Last Publication 11/3/2016 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/02/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the in-
debtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Randall Chin #31149 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 2245.100099.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. 0461-2016 EXHIBIT A LOT 35, BLOCK 4, HERITAGE PLACE, FILING NO. 3, EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 35, BLOCK 4, HERITAGE PLACE FILING NO. 3; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE LINE BETWEEN LOTS 35 AND 36, A DISTANCE OF 170.52 FEET TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 35; THENCE ON A DEFLECTION ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 178 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 30 SECONDS A DISTANCE OF 126.76 FEET; THENCE ON A DEFLECTION ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 07 DEGREES 00.10 MINUTES A DISTANCE OF 44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 0461-2016 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0498-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) James A Canady Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Liberty Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4040031 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $122,580.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $118,723.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 5830 S Pearl St, Centennial, CO 80121-1149. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/28/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/3/2016 Last Publication 12/1/2016 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-
103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 16CO00411-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
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)
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:
Published in The Villager First Publication: October 27, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6998 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT for Greenwood Village
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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 801114591 on the 21st day of November, 2016 to FieldTurf USA, Inc. for all work done by said contractor for the project called Village Greens Park Synthetic Turf Sports Field, 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.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City Council for the City of Cherry Hills Village at the Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, on November 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving written and oral comments from the public concerning the Proposed Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2017. All interested parties are encouraged to attend the hearing and to submit comments. copies of the proposed budget are available at www.cherryhillsvillage.com or by calling 303-789-2541. Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7014 ____________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Foxfield The Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield hereby gives notice that a public hearing shall be held at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on November 17, 2016 concerning Ordinance 2016-07, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. To request a copy of the Ordinance and the 2015 International Building Code and International Residential Code, please contact the Town Clerk at 303-680-1544 or clerk@ townoffoxfield.com. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND Published in The Villager First Publication: October 27, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7010 ____________________________
JEREMIAH NELSON, ERICA JOHNSON, JOSALYN JOHNSON, AND ALEXANDER JOHNSON Children, And Concerning: CATHLEEN NELSON, JOHN DOE, AND WILLIAM JOHNSON (DECEASED) Respondents, ANDREA BLACK, SANDRA NELSON, and RICHARD SPEARS, Special Respondents. Linda M. Arnold Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Registration # 16764 Case No: 16JV0852 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set for December 9, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You 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: October 24, 2016
ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, City Clerk
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7012 ____________________________
0498-2016 EXHIBIT A Unit No. 5830, Green Oaks Townhomes, according to the Map thereof filed with the clerk and recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, on February 24, 1981 as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Green Oaks Townhomes similarly filed and recorded February 24, 1981 in Book 3370 at Page 404, together with the exclusive use of Parking Space No. 5830, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Published in The Villager First Publication: November 3, 2016 Last Publication: December 1, 2716 Legal # 0498-2016 ____________________________
from any and all liability for such claim.
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, December 12, 2016 to Aggregate Industries WCR, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2015 Pavement 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
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: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor /s/ Susan M. Ortiz City Clerk Published in The Villager First Publication: November 3, 2016 Last Publication: November 10, 2016 Legal # 7026 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
INVITATION TO BID GREENWOOD METRO DISTRICT Greenwood Village, Colorado Sealed bids will be received from bidders for the MEDIAN LANDSCAPE REMEDIATION PROJECT at the offices of the Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Project includes, but is not limited to the following: This Project is in the area generally west of I-25 to Quebec and between Belleview (Berry) and Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village, CO and includes: Median Remediation on Quebec Street; Greenwood Plaza Boulevard; Fiddler’s Green Circle, Peakview Avenue, Yosemite, and Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, north of Orchard Road. Work is defined as inclusive of all attendant materials, supplies, labor, and equipment.
documents will be available at the office of Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, by 9:00 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2016. A nonrefundable charge of $100.00 will be required for each set of bidding documents. They will also be available for review at Merrick & Company’s office. The District reserves the right to reject any bidder as not qualified, reject any and all bids, waive irregularity in the bidding, negotiate regarding or accept responsive and responsible bids, as the best interests of the District may be served, said determination to be made in the sole discretion of the District. Bidders shall have no right to hear or review competing bids or the documentation or analysis thereof. No partial bids, or bids which are received after the date and time mentioned, will be considered. Any bids received after the scheduled closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened. For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741. Published in The Villager First Publication: October 20, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6954 ____________________________ Arapahoe Library District NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 15 of November, 2016, final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe Library District to Fransen Pittman General Contractors, hereinafter call the “Contractor” for and on account of the contract for the Café remodel of the Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial, Colorado 80015. Any person(s), co-partnership, association or corporation, limited liability company or other entity who has an unpaid claim against said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies consumed by such Contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. All such claims shall be filed directly with Louise Richey of the Arapahoe Library District, 12855 East Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, Colorado 80112. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such statement prior to final settlement will relieve the Arapahoe Library District from any and all liability for such claim. Arapahoe Library District Jessica Sidener, Interim Executive Director Published in The Villager First Publication: October 27, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2716 Legal # 6989 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2017 has been submitted to the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District (“District”), City and County of Denver, Arapahoe and Douglas, Colorado. Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 315, Englewood, Colorado, at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
Sealed Bids must be completed and submitted to the District’s Engineer at the above address by 10:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Potential bidders are advised that demonstrated past performance on work similar in type to that defined in the bid documents, bid responsiveness, and financial capability to perform will be among the factors in bidder qualifications and the award of the contract. Payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price, will be required upon the award of any bid. Retainages will be held, as required by Colorado law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a resolution to amend the 2016 budget for the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District.
Plans, specifications and contract
— Continued to page 28 —
A copy of the proposed 2017 budget and a copy of the resolution to amend the 2016 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2017 budget
PAGE 28 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016 — Continued from page 27 — and final adoption of a resolution to amend the 2016 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated November 3, 2016. SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Patrick F. Mulhern Secretary Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6964 ____________________________ NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2016 BUDGET OF VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Valentia Court Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2017; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget of the District for the year 2017 and an amendment to the 2016 budget, if necessary, will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Eloise May Library, May Room B - 1471 South Parker Road, Denver, Colorado 80231 on November 15, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Collins, Cockrel & Cole, P.C. Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6999 ____________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2017; a copy of the proposed budget has been filed in the office of Director Lucas, Cushman & Wakefield, 1515 Arapahoe Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80202 where same is open for public inspection; such budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District to be held at 1515 Arapahoe Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80202 on November 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. The 2017 sewer rate will be set at that time. Any interested elector of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7009 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2017 has been submitted to the Heritage Greens Metropolitan District (the “District”), Douglas County, Colorado. Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, on Wednesday, the 7th day of December, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Board determines. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2016 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2017 budget and the amended 2016 budget, if required, is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2017 budget and the amended 2016 budget, file or register any objections thereto. Dated: November 17th, 2016 HERITAGE GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Ray W. Stahl President Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7013 ____________________________ NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted
to the Board of Directors of South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District for the ensuing year of 2017; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 9195 East Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9195 East Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Ronda Scholting Secretary Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7015 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on November 21, 2016 final settlement with C&L Water Solutions, Inc., will be made by Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District for the “2016 Capital Improvement Program Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim with Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Chuck Reid, District Manager, CliftonLarsonAllen, PC, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on or before the date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, employees and agents of and from any and all liability for such claim. s/s Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District Published in The Villager First Publication: November 3, 2016 Last Publication: November 10, 2716 Legal # 7016 ____________________________ Notice of Budget Meeting For Fiscal Year 2016 Cherryvale Sanitation District Cherry Hills Village, Colorado Notice is hereby given, pursuant to C.R.S. 29-1-108, that a preliminary budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherryvale Sanitation District for the ensuing year 2017. A copy of the preliminary budget has been filed by the Board of Directors of the Cherryvale Sanitation District, and the same is available for inspection by the public at the following location: Haynie & Company 1221 West Mineral Avenue, Suite 202 Littleton, CO 80120–4544 The Board of Directors of the Cherryvale Sanitation District will consider said preliminary budget and will adopt a final budget for the fiscal year 2017 and certify a mill levy for the tax year 2016 at a regular meeting of said District’s Board of Directors to be conducted at the following address: Burson Residence 120 Summit Blvd. Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. Any interested elector within the Cherryvale Sanitation District may at any time prior to final adoption of the budget for the year 2017 comment concerning the same and file or register objections thereto. Dated this 25th day of October, 2016. By the order of the Board of Directors of the Cherryvale Sanitation District Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7017 ____________________________ NOTICE OF VACANCY PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2) (a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy does exist on the Board of Directors of the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, City and County of Denver, Arapahoe and Douglas, Colorado and the Board of the District may fill said vacancy 10 days
LEGALS after the date hereof. Dated: November 3, 2016 By: /s/Matthew R. Dalton General Counsel to District Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7019 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2016 BUDGET MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Marvella Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2017. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2016 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2017 budget and 2016 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2017 budget and 2016 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held at 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2017 budget or the 2016 amended budget, inspect the 2017 budget and the 2016 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Mathew Mendisco District Manager Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7022 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET AND HEARING CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2017. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Castlewood Water and Sanitation District to be held at 8:00 A.M on Friday, November 11, 2016. The meeting will be held at 6363 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Castlewood Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2017 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE A Professional Corporation Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7025 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Hauss, Deceased, Case Number 2016PR30968 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 23, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Audrey Maria Cole Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 210 Lakewood, CO 80228 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 20, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6951 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EILEENE L. McDANAL, a/k/a EILEENE McDANAL, a/k/a E. L. McDANAL, Deceased Case Number 16 PR 30907 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before February 21, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Shelley S. McDanal P.O. Box 2041 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 20, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6965 ____________________________
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Joseph McNulty, Francis Warren Moore, Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James P. Boyle, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 1911R BLDG 19 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B3161 P727 VICTORIA CROSSING SUB 2ND FLG CONDOS PHASE I and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James P. Boyle; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Joseph McNulty for said year 2012; That said James P. Boyle, on the 25th day of August, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P. Boyle, on or about the 16th day of February, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 14th day of October, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: October 20, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6972 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Stoneridge Park LLC, Mortgage Security Inc., Jodi Andrianakos, Ghassan L. Timani, Konstantine M. Michelis, JM Fay, Carolyn J. McCrary-Bowen, Maria Arellano, Charles Arellano You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2011, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 36 EX THAT POR DESC AS BEG AT SW COR SD LOT TH N 199.01 FT TH E 150 FT TH S 100.98 FT TH SW 179.19 FT TO BEG & EX THAT POR DESC AS BEG 112 FT W OF NE COR SD LOT TH S 57.33 FT TH W 6 FT TH S 19 FT TH W 5 FT TH S 20.33 FT TH SE 18.23 FT TH SW 100 FT TH W 227.7 FT TH SW 141 FT TH W 64.61 FT TH N 83.17 FT TH W 4 FT TH N 25 FT TH E 4 FT TH N 19 FT TH W 4 FT TH N 25 FT TH E 3 FT TH N 46 FT TH E 521 FT TO BEG BLK 1 STONE RIDGE PARK SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Stoneridge Park LLC for said year 2010; That said James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on the 5th day of July, 2016, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James Sullivan Harrell II Apolonia R. Harrell, on or about the 16th day of February, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 14th day of October, 2016, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: October 20, 2016 Last Publication: November 3, 2016 Legal # 6973 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com. These items will be released for on-line bidding starting October 31th, 2016. The auction on Propertyroom.com is open to the public. If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7018 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAND DEVELOPMENT CASE UPDATE SEASONAL FARM AND RANCH EVENTS CASE NO. W15-003 PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing an amendment to the Arapahoe County Land Development code to address Seasonal Farming and Ranching Events and Rodeos within unincorporated Arapahoe County (Case No. W15003). The proposed amendment will redefine Seasonal Farming and Ranching Events and Rodeos and specifies when a Special Exception Use will be required for such events. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 22, 2016 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 A.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at which all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for an amendment to the Land Development code, Case No. W15-003. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112; Telephone No.: (720) 874-6650; TDD: (720) 874-6574. The proposed amendment to the Arapahoe County Land Development Code can be viewed on the Arapahoe County web site under the Public Works and Development Department’s Public Notices page: www.arapahoegov.com. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7020 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IFB-16-83 VHF MULTI-AGENCY DISPATCH CHANNEL-MICROWAVES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids on behalf of the North Central All-Hazards Emergency Management Region (NCR) to provide a regional, multicounty and Jefferson County wide VHF radio channel that agencies can use from a high percentage of Jefferson County and into the surrounding counties within the fire protection districts serviced by Evergreen Fire Rescue’s Communications Center, including Clear Creek, Park and Douglas Counties during a major multi-agency, All-Hazard emergency response. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation for Bid (IFB16-83) 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 December 01, 2016. 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: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7021 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-16-87 GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BUILDING Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to obtain General Contracting services for the Tenant Improvements at the District Attorney’s Office Building, located at 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m. at District Attorney’s Office Building, 3rd Level Training Room, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Third Level Training Room, Centennial, CO 80111, to discuss the Specifications. A representative of the Vendor must attend this mandatory conference in order to qualify to respond to this contract. The Vendor shall carefully examine the requirements outlined in the drawings and Specifications prior to the pre-proposal conference. Vendors who fail to arrive at the pre proposal conference at the scheduled starting time (our clock) shall be considered non responsive and ineligible for award. Vendor shall take all necessary precautions with going through secure facility, i.e. tools, camera, etc. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-16-87) 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 December 1, 2016. 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: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7023 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IFB-16-80 FEDERAL WAREHOUSE ELECTIONS TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids for general construction services for Phase 2 Tenant Improvements at the Arapahoe County Federal Warehouse building located at 5251 South Federal Blvd., Littleton, CO 80123. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on November 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Arapahoe County Federal Warehouse, Elections Training Room, 5251 South Federal Blvd., Littleton, CO 80123, to discuss the Specifications. The entry into the Elections area is at the NE corner of the building. A representative of the Vendor must attend this mandatory conference in order to qualify to respond to this contract. Vendors who fail to arrive at the pre proposal conference at the scheduled starting time (our clock) shall be considered non responsive and ineligible for award. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation for Bid (IFB16-80) 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 December 1, 2016. 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: November 3, 2016 Legal # 7024
— End of Legals —
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 29
Westerra Credit Union expands partnership with Infinity Park Westerra Credit Union has entered into a three-year sponsorship with Infinity Park, home of the Glendale Raptors Rugby Football Club. The sponsorship gives Westerra Credit Union the naming rights to the stadium’s sports plaza, an open-air space located on the north end of the 50-yard line. The new Westerra Credit Union Sports Plaza can accommodate up to 300 guests for any special event. Westerra Credit Union had been an Infinity Park and Glendale Raptors sponsor prior to this latest agreement. Anthony Weaver, the branch manager at the Cherry Creek location, says the partnership is a natural between the two neighbors. “Infinity Park is something I’ve been exposed to personally over the years. I’ve been
able to get to know the people at Infinity Park. It is very community focused. One thing I’ve noticed about the Glendale Raptors is that a lot of the people involved are the same people who are active elsewhere throughout the city.” Becoming partners through a naming-rights sponsorship is a natural next step for the two locally-minded organizations. In addition to the Westerra Sports Plaza, Westerra Credit Union’s logo will be displayed on the men’s jerseys for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Westerra also receives signage throughout the stadium and the opportunity to have an on-site presence at all Infinity Park events, including rugby tournaments, annual Monday Movie Madness, and Glendale’s Bruises & Brews Beerfest.
Guide to law enforcement for polling places Continued from Page 1 includes potential punishments for offenses and notes nine loThe deputies’ role was to cations throughout the county conduct a training drill at the where there have been past Eleccounty’s administrative office tion Day incidents. in Littleton. After a review of “It’s just trying to inform our the exercise, the sheriff’s office law enforcement partners about provided bullet points to assist in anything they may see, what’s the training for election judges. legal, what’s not legal—again, Crane, along with Jennifer just better to be safe than sorry,” Morrell, elections director for Crane said. “[In past elections] the county, and the county attor- there were places … where I ney assembled a list of election- would say people get argumenrelated offenses, as well as rel- tative with each other.” evant rules and statutes. Crane noted that any regThe county’s first-ever elec- istered voter affiliated with a tions guide for law enforcement party can become a certified poll
Understanding that the dialogue this year has been at a much higher fevered pitch around the election … we wanted to make sure that we were prepared for any eventuality… -Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane
The Denver Lions Club invites you to The Blind Café Experience
An Evening of Music, Dining & Discussion Thursday
First Baptist Church
November 10th 6 PM - 8:30 PM
1373 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
The Arapahoe County Elections Division provided “A Guide for Law Enforcement” one week prior to the election.
Photo by Tom Barry
Tickets $45 per person
For more information Please Contact Jenny Pool Radway at 303 -716-8087
DOING WHAT WE SAY SINCE 1935.
SEE FOR YOURSELF.
SIGN-ON BONUSES — UP TO $7,500 — AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA! Opportunities available in these divisions
DEDICATED | VAN TRUCKLOAD
Team and Solo | Regional | Full- and Part-Time ASK ABOUT OUR CDL TRAINING PROGRAM! COMPANY DRIVER BENEFITS $6,000 tuition reimbursement | Paid orientation and ongoing training Medical, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) plan
schneiderjobs.com 800-44-PRIDE
Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising Network To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $350 $275, contact B.T. Galloway at 303-773-8313 ext 301. CRAFT FAIRS APPLEWOOD ARTS 39th Year Art, Crafts, Repurposed Salvage, Antiques, Specialty Foods $200 Cash Giveaway* Music, lunch, shopping Oct. 29-30 Standley Lake High, Westminster, CO Nov. 5-6 Highlands Ranch High, Highlands Ranch, CO Nov. 19-20 The Ranch, Santa/Sunday, Loveland, CO Sat. 9:30a-5p Sun. 11a-4p *applewoodartsandcrafts.com Enter to win $25 SYNC2 MEDIA Buy a 25-word statewide classified line ad in newspapers across the state of Colorado for just $350 $275 per week. Contact this newspaper, 303-773-8313 ext 301.
watcher after only 15 to 20 minutes of training on the Secretary of State’s website. “We’ll have people outside each of the vote centers on Election Day monitoring things to make sure that everything is going along as it should and that there’s no electioneering or voter intimidation or anything like that going on. So if [voters] see there’s something going on, they won’t have to go far for help,” Crane said.
Classified Advertising HELP WANTED
Consultants, Information Technology. TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of TransUnion, LLC) seeks Consultants, Information Technology for Greenwood Village, CO location to work w/ customers, business analysts & team members to understand business requirements for the design of tech. solutions. Master’s in Comp. Sci. or Comp./Electrical/Electronics Eng. + 2yrs exp. or Bachelor’s Comp. Sci. or Comp./Electrical/ Electronics Eng. + 5yrs exp. req’d. Must have hands on sw design exp./proficiency w/database design, data modeling for web applications & datawarehouse, developing web applications using C#, ASP.Net, WCF, MVC,PL/ SQL, T-SQL writing stored procedures, functions, triggers, performance tuning, debugging in SQL Server, developing packages, creating cubes, dimensions and creating reports using MDX queries, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS.Send resume to: C. Studniarz, REF: GS, 555 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60661. (N3) Eng 4, Engin Ops – Comcast Cable Comm, LLC, Greenwood Village, CO. Prov tech lead w/i teams resp for prov NW arch, operatnl readinss & systms monitr. Reqs Bach in CS, Engin or rltd & 5 yrs exp dev & enhanc NW monitr systms usng Solaris, Linux, AIX, Windws OS, Web Logic, Apache, Tomcat, Jboss, IIS app web srvrs & Cisco IOS HW, routrs, switchs & cable modem terminatn systms; 3 yrs must incl utilz Java, J2EE, PERL, Python, Ruby & Oracle PL/SQL Devlopr to desgn carrier-grade infrstructrs & tools; utilz Selenium to prfrm carrier-grade processes & procedrs; & eval and enhanc existng systms & monitrs usng monitrng/ticketng systms. Apply to: denise_mapes@cable.comcast.com. Ref Job ID# 1789. (N3)
SERVICES
Need An Extra Hand? Let Extra Hands Personal Assistant Help with House Mgt., Organizing, Decorating. Errands. Call Diana Franko 303-324-0786. Extrahandsmgt@yahoo.com. (O6/N3) Handyman who can do it all right the first time. Local repairman. Call Doug at 303-756-5655. (tfn)
Fall Yard Cleanup. Cut back flowers, prepare for winter. Good long-term references. 720-4048032. (tfn)
PAGE 30 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
Give your life a burst of flavor.
Studio-style training. Year-round tennis and aquatics. HRT Heart rate training. Social events.
Join by November 15 and receive an offer so tasty it should come with a food critic.
Call 303.861.5646 or visit ColoradoAthleticClubs.com today! *Restrictions and terms may apply. Offer ends November 15, 2016, but is subject to change. Š2016 Wellbridge
November 3, 2016 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 31
ting.com/centennial
Bring crazy fast fiber Internet to Centennial!
A great town deserves great Internet. That’s why we want to build a fiber network here, to bring the fastest Internet available to Centennial. We’re talking symmetrical gigabit Internet. 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload. This is next generation Internet that has huge benefits not just for homes but for businesses too. An Internet connection that doesn’t slow down no matter how many people in the house, or in the city, are online.
Community Meeting Meet the team for an info session and Q&A November 17, 2016 - Presentation at 7:00pm Innovation Pavillion inEvent Center 9200 E. Mineral Ave, Centennial Light refreshments will be served.
stream videos without buffering
unlimited monthly data usage
ideal gaming experience
video conference without delay
surf the web with no load time
excellent customer service
Cast your vote. Want to see Ting in your neighborhood? Pre-order! Pre-orders are a key indicator we use in determining where to build first. Placing a $9 pre-order doesn’t just cast a vote for Ting Internet in a specific neighborhood and in Centennial at large, it also secures the best installation discount we offer: Up to $250 off the start-up cost for Ting gigabit fiber Internet to the premises. Pre-order and track our progress at ting.com/centennial
Map of Centennial, CO Where will network construction begin? Pre-order and and get it in your neighborhood first.
PAGE 32 | THE VILLAGER • November 3, 2016
places BECKON US WITH THEIR AUTHENTICITY & HONEST CONNECTION TO OUR SPIRIT.
W E C R E AT E G E N U I N E P L AC E S . "Before the planning and the blueprints and the building, we ask ourselves the most important question of all - What will embody the soul of the community.” D O N P R O V O S T, P R I N C I PA L - A L B E R TA D E V E LO P M E N T PA R T N E R S
VISIT WWW.ALBDEV.COM • 303.7 71.4004