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Village goes green for Arbor Day

Planting a tree April 21 at Greenwood Village’s Curtis Arts Center in honor of Arbor Day 2018, Mayor Ron Rakowsky with city council members Anne Ingebretsen, George Lantz, Judy Hilton, Tom Doherty and Dave Bullock. Photo by Freda Miklin

Art means different things to different people At the April 16 Greenwood Village City Council study session in city hall, members of the council spoke out against the arts and humanities commission on the subject of public art. There is a disconnect between some members of the GV city council and its arts and humanities commission (GVAHC) on the

subject of public art. At council’s request, Suzanne Moore, parks, trails and recreation director, and Chris Stevens, cultural arts manager, came before the council to review GV’s public art policy, which was adopted in 2011 to provide guidance for the selection, placement and maintenance of public art in the city. The process begins with the GVAHC

determining if a proposed public art exhibit is desirable and appropriate, under specified criteria. If they approve it, and it’s intended to be displayed in a park, it is reviewed and approved by the parks, trails and recreation commission. There is also a public meeting for residents to weigh in, and final approval rests with city council. GVAHC’s programs are self-funded.

There is no money provided by the city’s general fund. Their 2018 budget is $16,500, with most revenue coming from $35 entry fees paid by artists. Their largest expenditures are $6,000 for scholarships for local teens and $5,000 to cover the cost of installing donated public art.

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Finding the right formula to fund roads in Colorado BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER Candidates for Colorado governor, be they Republican or Democrat, consistently refer to the everincreasing challenges of traffic and transportation in Colorado. People in South Metro Denver experience these challenges every day. Civic and governmental leaders who participated in a highly animated panel discussion held at the South Metro Denver Chamber at the Streets of Southglenn April 18 made it clear that want to focus on building and fixing roads, and they want the work to begin as soon as possible. Mass transit, bike lanes and other multimodal options are also important, but for most, a secondary priority right now. Jeff Wasden, president of the Colorado Business roundtable,

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assisted by David Schlatter, chair of Business Leaders for Responsible Government, led a panel discussion with state Reps. Susan Beckman and Jeff Bridges, John Caldera of the Independence Institute, former state Sen. Mike Kopp, representing Colorado Concern, and former Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, representing Coloradans for Coloradans Transportation Coalition. Beckman said that Colorado has not prioritized transportation and that the growth of Medicaid has absorbed a large portion of the state budget. Caldera told the group that, “Roads are a core function of government. Mobility is the first key to the economic ladder of America. We have failed that because the state legislature will not do their job.” He spoke in favor of the policy outlined in a Senate Bill, which includes a plan to issue $3.5 billion in transportation bonds for roads. Addressing the possibility that a future economic downturn could cause difficulty repaying those bonds without cutting into other programs, he pointed out that Colorado will gain new revenue as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. He shared a chart from Legislative Council that forecasts $196 million in additional revenue in 2018-2019, increasing annually up to $878 million in 2024-2025, as a result of the recent tax bill. Kopp went into detail about the bill, which passed unanimously in the state Senate, but was still pending in the statehouse, as of this writing. In addition to the

Panelists state Rep. Susan Beckman, John Caldera, former state Sen. Mike Kopp, former Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, and state Rep. Jeff Bridges debate how to fund Colorado’s roads.

$3.5 billion in bonds, it provides that $500 million be transferred from the state’s general fund to the highway fund this year, followed by $250 million annually for the next 20 years. The snag in the statehouse has to do with who gets to spend the $500 million. Some statehouse members want to see it split between the state highway fund, cities and counties, and multiple projects. The Senate contemplated it going solely to the state highway fund so that CDOT can begin to address its $9 billion backlog of highway projects. Noon agreed that $500 million should be put into the infrastructure pipeline as soon as possible but emphasized that rural Colorado would be shut out unless funds were shared with cities and counties, as well as multiple other projects, not just allocated to the state highway fund. Her group also believes that a statewide sales tax should be put before the voters to support the transportation bonds. Doing so could allow bonding to exceed $3.5 billion. It would also assure that a downturn

in the state’s economy wouldn’t result in other programs being cannibalized by bond interest and principal repayment requirements. Specifically, they are proposing that 45 percent of available money go to the state highway fund, 20 percent goes to cities, 20 percent goes to counties, and 15 percent to multiple transportation options. Coloradans for Coloradans believe that local jurisdictions are best equipped to understand and prioritize road funding needs in their own communities, and that failure to follow this type of plan will hurt rural Colorado. She stated that local growth limitation initiatives have been based on traffic and transportation challenges She also cited research showing that an increase in sales tax is the most acceptable method to taxpayers for raising money for roads. Bridges, the lone Democrat, said that it was great that Colorado’s robust economy made it possible to allocate $500 million to transportation, and that the dispute about how to divvy it up, lays within the Republican party.

He also pointed out that General Motors has announced that it will have a nationwide Uber-like network of driverless vehicles and that Google expects to provide a million driverless rides every day by 2021. He said that this mode of transportation will alleviate traffic congestion only if we made it a policy to encourage shared rides. Following the forum, both Caldera’s group and Noon’s took the initial steps to put a ballot initiative before the voters, before the deadline to do so. Whether those efforts go forward depends largely on the actions of the state legislature. Stay tuned. In the audience from area city councils was Katy Brown of Cherry Hills Village, Mike Sutherland, Kathy Turley and Tammy Maurer of Centennial, Peggy Cole and Kyle Schlachter of Littleton, and Wynne Shaw of Lone Tree. U.S. Bank Luella D’Angelo, vice chancellor of CU South Denver led a large contingency from CU. Representatives of U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman were also listening intently.

CHV City Council continues to talk about traffic issues BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER At its regular meeting April 17, the Cherry Hills Village City Council nailed the door shut on the Quincy and Colorado Boulevard roundabout idea by unanimously passing a bill that reversed the action taken by a previous bill this year. The $750,000 that had been appropriated for the project was removed from the budget, except for the $30,000 which was spent for designs and drawings for the public input meeting. Council members peppered the city manager with questions about other traffic issues in the city that residents raised at the city council

Two underpasses will provide a “continuous multiuse trail bypassing the busy intersection of Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard by building two underpasses…[to] improve the connection of the High Line Canal Trail in Denver and neighboring areas…” according to a Denver Parks and Recreation website.

meeting April 3, particularly speeding on Quincy Avenue, Franklin Street, Mansfield Avenue and Dahila Street. Council member Katy Brown noted she had observed several vehicles traveling at excessive speeds on Dahlia Street. Council member Earl Hoellen questioned why traffic citations in the city were down by 50 percent if speeding is a persistent problem. City Manager Jim Thorsen

pointed out that the majority of speeding violations are given on the busy arterial streets, Hampden Avenue, University Avenue and Belleview Avenue. He told the council that speed trailers will be placed on the streets where complaints have been received to gather actual data on speeding, so as to plan appropriate enforcement. He said the city will also reach out to the community to get residents’

input about the problem and the best way to address it. Traffic calming ideas will be a subject of discussion at the upcoming city council retreat. A question was raised about the Hampden Avenue underpass. Mayor Laura Christman informed the council that CHV is ready to move forward and is awaiting further action by the City and County of Denver, which she expects will come very soon.

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Sports Chad London receives an inbound pass during the match against the Austin Elite.

Luke White plows over Elite players,

Glendale Raptors kick off professional season with game day fanfare and victory against Austin A yellow card on Raptor prop Kelepi Fifita at 74 minutes, would further Austin’s numbers advantage, meaning the Glendale side would finish the match three men down. Austin touched down

for five in the 75th minute, but missed the conversion, bringing the score to 38-26 in Glendale’s favor. Burning precious seconds, Magie converted a penalty attempt to push the Raptors

Rudi the Raptor, the team’s new mascot, seemed to pop up all over Infinity Park Saturday: dancing in the stands, giving high fives, patrolling the Fan Zone, and posing for photos.

advantage to 41-26 in the 80th minute, sealing the team’s first professional win. Ted Browner, assistant coach, was happy with the victory, “It was great to get the win. Austin brought the physicality and that was a great wake-up call for us. We’re all excited about the remaining season.” Williams was also glad to secure the early season win, though acknowledged that conditions were not ideal and said, “Weather was an issue and both teams had to play to the conditions. “Once we stuck to our game plan and forced Austin to kick the ball back to us, we gained some momentum and turned it into points.”

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The Raptors second game of the regular season will see the team on the road, traveling to Seattle to take on the SeaWolves in a sold-out Starfire Stadium April 28 at 8:30 p.m. Mountain time. The match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. “We were all a bit worried with the snow and colder temperatures that we wouldn’t draw the crowd we had planned for and were thrilled to see a full stadium. Our sponsors, owners and fans are raving about the success of our home opener. We are off to a fantastic start and an exciting season ahead for the Glendale Raptors,” said Diana Anderson, marketing director.

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Petition process needs examination This year may be historic in the number of candidates seeking public office in the State of Colorado. The U.S presidential campaign had 17 GOP seekers and Democrats had Bernie and Hillary. We’ve had up to nine people seeking the Colorado GOP nomination boiling down to three Republicans, and three Democrats. Court challenges over petition shortfalls may change the number of candidates seeking high office for both the treasurer and governor’s offices. The petition appears to be working poorly with professional polling companies moving from state to state, election to election, registering pollsters as residents and proceeding to obtain thousands of required signatures according to state election laws. The traditional road to public office was to go through precinct caucuses, and the county and state assemblies where 30

percent of delegate support was needed to appear on the primary ballot. This year voters can cast a primary ballot for either party’s candidates for office, a new process that may further confuse voters and the election process. After the dust settles, this petition process needs to be examined and either eliminated or cleaned up. It is expensive and time-consuming for the Secretary of State to fairly certify all of these petitions and names… maybe mission impossible. This petition process is expensive for candidates and now many irregularities are coming forth in signatures and requirements for residents and residency of petition gatherers. The spirit of the petitions was to have strong supporters of candidates take to the streets and towns to support their candidates. That is hardly the case as it has turned into money being used to buy signatures. The petition process is a way for

wealthy candidates to bypass the party organizations and run for office, but still bearing the party label, even though the candidates have ignored the party voters. A simple answer would be to do away with petitions and go back to winning the support of your local voters where you live. Your neighbors know you best, and if you can’t get votes out of your own precincts you have no business seeking higher office. There should be an option for Libertarians and any third party candidates to be placed on the ballot so that anyone seeking office has a fair shot at being placed on a primary ballot without spending thousands of dollars in a flakey petition process. The candidates for office this year may have plenty to say about the process and suggestions on how to fix petitions for both political parties and future candidates for office.

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Watched the Avalanche come from behind one goal Friday night scoring two goals in the last six minutes and winning game five. The final result will be history by the time you read this column, but great play by the Avalanche to never give up and win the game. A real lesson in that win — never give up. **** Saturday morning, I watched the Barbara Bush funeral service at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston. The event was a very warm impressive goodbye to the former first lady

and the mother of another president. Truly a historic figure and beloved first lady. She was described lovingly as the “enforcer” by raising the family while George was drilling oil wells, serving in Congress, Ambassador to China, and moving 27 times during their 73-year marriage. Of local interest, State Treasurer Walker Stapleton is a relative of the Bush clan. I did not see him in the audience at the funeral service. Who I did see was Neal Bush, youngest son of the Bush’s, who with his first wife Sharon, lived in Glen-

moor Country Club back in the 80s. They resided here and Neal was involved in the savings and loan business. He did not fare well as a board member of one of the failing loan institutions. The couple departed Denver and ultimately divorced. I think the plan was to live in this area and ultimately run for Congress from Colorado. I always liked Neal, got to know him through the newspaper, and felt that his family kind of let him down in his Colorado adventures. He was young at the time and I think certain individuals took advantage of his family name

American history is important American history is important. It’s opening volley of the American Revoluour heritage, it’s who we are, tion. They fired the shot heard BY MORT and since most Americans are REMARKS MARKS “Round the World.” grateful and proud to be AmerApril 20, 1775 – Tensions icans why doesn’t the news in Virginia led to the “Gunmedia ever report that “on this powder Incident” which was a day in American history an imconflict at the beginning of the portant event occurred.” American Revolutionary War For example, between April between Lord Dunmore, the 18 and April 24, seven very Royal Governor of Colonial important American historical Virginia, and the militia led by events occurred. Patrick Henry. Lord Dunmore April 18, 1775 –Paul Revere made his attempted to remove the gunpowder befamous midnight ride to warn the couning stored in Williamsburg, Va. and move tryside that the British Regulars were it to a British ship. coming. Virginians were outraged at this move, On his way, Revere was discovered by and when their militia under command of a British patrol, fortunately, he escaped Patrick Henry marched on Williamsburg and made a round-about ride to Lexinga successful compromise was negotiated. ton and arrived that night at midnight April 21, 1789 – George Washington and informed the local militia that the was welcomed by the citizens of Trenton, British were coming. He then rode on to N.J. at the Assunpink Creek Bridge when Concord with William Dawes and Dr. he traveled to New York to be inauguPrescott but they ran into another British rated as president. patrol. That bridge was the site of George Prescott got away and made it to Con- Washington’s victory over the British cord, Dawes walked back to Lexington, known as the Second Battle of Trenton or and Revere was captured. He was held at the Battle of Assunpink Creek. gunpoint and ordered to divulge informaApril 22, 1775 – Nathan Hale was tion after he told them 500 Americans from a traditional British family that were coming with guns, the British solfounded the Massachusetts Bay Colony diers rode off. and attended Yale College when he was April 19, 1775 – American militia14. He graduated with honors at age of men at Lexington and Concord fired the 18 and became a school teacher in New

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*** Thursday evening I was invited to attend an evening at the Denver Public Library with former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm and first lady Dottie. The event was sponsored by The Council for Western History and Genealogy. Council member and former Denver Library board member Bob Pulcipher invited me to the event. First, the Lamm’s are well, both appearing in excellent health with Dick now Continued on page 6

London, Conn. Despite his background, Nathan Hale decided to join the American Revolution April 22, 1775, and one year later when Washington asked for a volunteer for an extremely dangerous mission to gather intelligence behind enemy lines Capt. Nathan Hale volunteered for the job. He was captured by the British in New York City and hanged for espionage on Sept. 22, 1776. After his death, the American public, looking for heroes, made Nathan Hale into a symbol of selfsacrifice and martyrdom. April 23, 1778 – John Paul Jones attacks Whitehaven, England, which was the only American Revolution attack on the British homeland and the first successful invasion of England in more than 700 years. April 24, 1791 – On this date, Benjamin Harrison, a member of a politically prominent Virginia family died. He was not only a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but also served as Governor of Virginia from 1781 to 1784, and when in Congress he helped create the Board of War, the Navy and the Secret Service. He should also be remembered as the father of William H. Harrison who became the ninth president of the U.S., and the grandfather of Benjamin Harrison the Civil War general who also went on to become a president of our country.

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With the death of former first lady Barbara Bush, an era of civility, grace and true compassion toward all citizens of the world sadly comes to an end. Barbara Bush’s life has shown us what a strong commitment to a loving marriage, family and to her husband’s public service career has done for this nation and its people. Coming from a wealthy family, she waited for her decorated Navy pilot to return from WWII then married George H.W. Bush. She never looked back. She supported and encouraged him in his many businesses and political ventures ending up as the first lady of the White House. She willingly left her comfortable life on the East Coast and traveled the world with her husband and children.

In Washington D.C., Barbara Bush brought a true sense of propriety, grace and an uncompromising commitment to her projects like the improvement in literacy for all children. She also strived to improve the bipartisan atmosphere among members of Congress to shed partisan biases and focus on issues that benefited all citizens. Barbara Bush’s contributions, during her tenure as first lady, helped establish and maintain an atmosphere of collaboration among both parties allowing the governing bodies to function as the U.S Constitution requires. Her grace and positive demeanor earned her many friends like Presidents Clinton, Reagan and Carter. In addition, the congressional leadership and other national

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83 years old. He was once a devout jogger, now riding his bicycle. He recently retired from being a tenured professor at The University of Denver. He is still co-chair for the Institute of Public Policy Studies. Dick Lamm was elected governor in 1975 and served for 12 years. He became famous for his “Duty to Die” statement, “We’ve got a duty to die and get out of the way with all of our machines and artificial hearts and everything else like that and let the other society, our kids, build a reasonable life.” He related during the program that this led to healthcare discussions and in the long run was a very positive statement. Another of his historic battles was his opposition to bringing the winter Olympic games to Colorado for economic and environmental reasons. He first opposed the Olympic games while serving in the state legislature in 1972. He then became a senator until 1975 and served as governor from 1975 to 1987, the longest term served at that time. Part of his campaign was to walk across Colorado from north to south, and east to west. He took a special interest in energy development and environmental issues and visited my hometown of Craig, often lending financial support to the local infrastructure. Asked about the current bid for Olympic games coming to Colorado he stated that he was waiting to see the full report on whether to support or oppose a future Olympic bid. He related that the full report was due out in several weeks. Dottie Lamm related that she

leaders enjoyed her wit and commitment to her many projects. Today, Congress has lost its commitment to the greater good and now focuses its energy on taking care of personal interests and those special interest that fund their campaigns. The George and Barbara Bush Era provided an insight into a strong and loving marriage where family truly mattered, where service to ones’ nation is honored and a period where grace and commitment to the American people was its driving force. While we may not have agreed with some of the politics during the G.H.W. Bush’s era, Mrs. Bush reminded us all that dignity and grace go a long way in handling those disagreements. Let’s keep those lessons alive and return civility to the federal government.

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was recently one of the laid-off columnists at The Denver Post. They both related sadness over the current state of the newspaper. Asked about a group buying The Denver Post he stated, “I wouldn’t want a newspaper run by a committee.” Dottie is still very active in her feminist groups fighting for equal pay for women and most recently the #MeToo Movement. Dottie and Dick married in 1963. In1998 she won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate but lost in the general election to Ben Nighthorse Campbell who successfully switched from being an incumbent Democrat senator to a Republican. Many longtime friends turned out for the event and to support the Western History Council, a newly formed group that supports history and the Denver Public Library system. *** Enjoyed a IL-Fornaio lunch with my cohort Mort Marks who shared in the significant “Editorial Sweepstakes” award along with The Villager editorial staff for this coveted statewide honor. At 93, Mort’s mind is sharp as a tack and he is doing some of his best work just like Grandma Moses. Mort was one of the

statewide campaign managers with Holly Coors on the Reagan campaign among many other accomplishments like winning a Silver Star medal in World War II. We joined retired Judge John Leopold and Mayor Ron Rakowsky at the dinner table where we had a good discussion on politics and the integrity of candidates giving high marks to Walker Stapleton for dumping his fouled petitions. Risking the GOP assembly wrath, or praise, he won the nomination despite verbal attacks on him by Cynthia Coffman. She then failed to get on the ballot over her verbal abuse of Stapleton. As of press time, Doug Robinson, a Greenwood Village resident was 22 ballots short of making the primary ballot for governor. Brian Watson was also suffering the same fate seeking the state treasurer’s ballot position. They will both go to court to see what recourse they have, along with other statewide candidates who have suffered petition issues. This petition process needs to be reviewed. *** I hope readers enjoyed the good positive coverage of political assemblies by Freda Miklin. The Denver Post carried a Page 2, April 18 story on Greg Lopez’s very strong showing at the assembly, but they didn’t report his strengths. They went back in time, to point out some historic personal discrepancies. I thought the digs were out of line in the story by reporter Mark Mathews. Greg Lopez was an outstanding mayor of Parker and as a Hispanic may be one of the best shots that the GOP has to win the state governor election. No doubt mud will be slung as we approach the June primary election. Don’t buy it.

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Remembering Columbine with a day of service Columbine Memorial April 20, 2018

A day of service commemorated the 19th anniversary of the Columbine tragedy, where for the second year Columbine High School students, faculty, staff and volunteers

performed various tasks of community service. The community service is a way to give back to the community that stood by, helped and supported all of those that were lost and suffered on a day that shook the entire nation — April 20,

1999. The night before the student survivors from the Marjory Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. and Columbine came together for a rally in support of student organized and driven initiative “Vote for Our Lives Movement,” to

push teenagers to register to vote and support stricter firearm laws. These events may be considered a form of constructive civil disobedience. Most of the other nation’s high schools, including Cherry Creek High School, may have

chosen a “walk out” to have their voices heard in response to recent events and tragedies. Columbine High School has chosen a more constructive approach where giving back to the community to remember raises more awareness with more positive results.

2005 Columbine graduate, alumna Crystal Ashton paying her respects by leaving a flower at each of the fallen memorial.

AT THE TOP OF HER PROFESSION SINCE 1977 Although not as well attended as the last Cherry Creek High School protest, Avien Howell and Vanessa Hollander walked out of class April 20 to protest gun violence.

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Greenwood Village

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GV City Council questions tackles contractor feedback, drones and public art Continued from Page 1

Stevens talked about the Parsons Project, a public art display currently on a one-year loan in Westlands Park. He told the council that it was created for this exhibit by world-renowned artist Chuck Parsons, who has taught at DU, Metro State University, and the Rocky Mountain College of Design, along with his son Colin Parsons, the director of visual arts at the Arvada Center. Council member Dave Kerber, who was on city council in 2011 when the public art policy was adopted, said his neighbors hated some of the art displayed in Westlands Park. He went on to explain that he believed the public art policy was intended, “to engage our citizens, engage our children in the production of art… It was never designed to have world-renowned artists or special people.” Council member Anne Ingebretsen said, “I like public art, and I appreciate what the arts council does in selecting different pieces for the city. Whether you like it or you don’t like it, it stimulates conversation and I think that’s what art is about.” She questioned the limited choices of public art available to the GVAHC and consistent use of Westlands Park for displaying it. Second-term council member Dave Bullock said, about Kerber, “I’m really in Dave’s camp on this. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a piece of public art that is universally well liked. Given that fact, I just don’t think we should be in the business of doing it.” Council member Tom Doherty, first elected six months ago, addressed the 2011 resolution. He said, “At the time it was passed, it was specifically contemplated that public art would be displayed outdoors. This is only a subset of the city’s overall arts policy. If we don’t think we should have outdoor art, why did we pass an ordinance that says we will have outdoor art?” Jim Sidinger, one of three

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GVAHC members in attendance, was invited by the mayor to respond. He said that Westlands was one of only three parks in GV that had sufficient space, adequate visibility and parking for an art exhibit. He also addressed Kerber’s statement, saying there are programs for local artists, but that the GVAHC views Greenwood Village as a world-class city and, “If we’re going to have public art, I think GV would want to have art that is recognized as being equal to the class of the city, which is why we engaged the Museum of Outdoor Arts, because they have resources that we do not.” Kerber pushed back, saying it was a political problem and cities shouldn’t put art in parks, because it’s not everyone’s taste and, “that’s not what the park is for.” After nearly an hour, Rakowsky had heard enough. He directed Cusp of Life Moore to get with the GVAHC and come back to city council with something in writing. In the days that followed, The Villager heard from four members of the GVAHC, including two who were at the city council meeting, as well as the chair. Sandy Carson, GVAHC member since 2015 said, “Our mission is to contribute leadership and provide recommendations to the city council for the purpose of enhancing Greenwood Village’s cultural identity. That is not limited to the visual arts but includes music, literature, dance and theater. Assessment of the caliber of art presented is discussed and is based, not on taste, but on standards of skill, talent, education and past representation and exposure. Naturally,

appropriate public exposure is considered. We firmly believe that the arts provide a significant and necessary inclusion in the life of a community. They are both an enhancement to the community and a source of intellectual growth and inspiration. Hima Yerraguntla, GVAHC chair, said, “As GVAHC members we see ourselves as representatives of the community volunteering in an advisory role. Whether it is deciding on an event or investing SCFD funds for arts program or awarding scholarships to the high school students to support their pursuit of arts education, we perform due diligence, involve the community and take responsible actions. Hence it came as a complete surprise, when contrary to our expectation of an objective discussion on policy, we heard a few city council members express their strong opinions about public art… Their perception of our role and responsibilities seem to be very different from what we believe and state in the mission statement. Given an opportunity to present our efforts throughout the past few years and address concerns and questions from the city council, we are confident that we can…work together to refine the policies to support the program.” Catherine Huggins, GVAHC member since 2014 said, “GVAHC advises a robust program on a very small budget. We strive to reach all the citizens with art programming, from preschool through adulthood. We do not have a budget to commission an artist for an exhibit or even purchase or upkeep public art,

we are lucky to have developed a partnership with a local museum that is willing to loan art pieces for display in our village. To single out one aspect of our diverse GVAHC program, necessitating the halt of our scheduled new public art display in the fall is a loss to the citizens of Greenwood Village. A piece of art is not black or white, it is a shade of gray, and it is OK to not like that shade, and it is an even better outcome that you had a chance to make that decision.” Jim Sidinger, GVAHC member since 2011 said, “As a longtime member of the GVAHC, I believe that a strong arts program should include a public art component along with programs to support local artists and to provide education in the arts for all age groups in the community. Between ourselves and the Curtis Center staff, I believe we are doing our best to do those things at a minimal cost to the city budget. But I feel that what I heard Monday was an indication that the GVAHC may not have done a good enough job of acquainting city council with the details of our methods or the full extent of our programs. They had some legitimate questions…we will give them feedback on anyways we think it might be improved.

Staff promotions

Mayor Ron Rakowsky announced that John Sheldon, longtime public works manager, had been appointed to the newly created position of deputy city manager. Taking over as head of public works is Jeremy Hanak, who had handled traffic management for many years and was most recently engineering and operations administrator. This move followed GV’s tried and true practice of promoting within its ranks.

Customer service for contractors

Heather Vidlock, director of community development, report-

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ed on a recent contractor summit held to get feedback on whether the department was providing good customer service in the areas of permits and inspections, generally and compared to other jurisdictions. The results the city received were mostly very good to excellent, however, out of 145 licensed contractors invited to participate, only 15 attended representing 11 firms. Council member Dave Bullock was perplexed with the results. He related that four custom home builders had told him it was more difficult to deal with Greenwood Village than other nearby cities. Furthermore, they told him they would not participate in this type of forum if anyone from the city were there, for fear of retaliation. Bullock said that had he known this forum was going to occur, he would have suggested that no one from the city be present and “that a third-party arbitrator be there and take all this information.” City manager John Jackson told the council that the decision to hold this summit was his idea and that he was also talking to various developers and builders about their individual concerns, many of which had to do with interpretations of the universal building code. He told council he would continue to work with the development community to determine where improvements can be made to customer service. Council member Tom Doherty suggested that the community development department consider a similar outreach to the realtor community to educate them on the variance process. In his experience on the board of adjustments and appeals, he found that many realtors led clients to believe that they could make whatever changes they liked to properties they were considering buying, notwithstanding how difficult it is to get a variance from the city’s zoning code. Doherty felt this would lead to better outcomes for residents.

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Arapahoe High seniors honored with Youth Achievement Award Three Arapahoe High seniors – Spencer Christensen, Rafael Levy-Diner and Allie Wennerstrom – were honored by the Centennial City Council with Youth Achievement Awards recognizing their “significant impact on the

community through volunteer work” showing “exceptional leadership.” The ceremony honoring the three took place at a council meeting. All three received $1,000 scholarships from SAFEbuilt, which partnered with the Centennial Youth Commission in providing the scholarships.

Parent Information Network annual brunch May 1 New York Times bestselling author and educator, Rosalind Wiseman will be the main speaker May 1 at 8:45 a.m. during the annual brunch and again at 7 p.m. Wiseman is an educator, founder of Cultures of Dignity and author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, & Masterminds and will pull back the curtain on what’s really going on between boys and girls and why they’re reluctant to ask adults for help. She will address how to get a child to talk to you, how do you reach out to parents when you need to tell them something about their child, how can Instagram and Snapchat affect your child’s self-esteem and friendships and how can adults help

young people navigate the pressure to keep up? Dr. Harry Bull, Superintendent of Cherry Creek schools will also be speaking to the group. Suggested donation is $5$10. Books will be available for sale and book signing. For the morning event only, you can register for childcare at PINccsd.org by April 26. The P.I.N. presentation at 8:45 a.m. will be held at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave. in Greenwood Village and the 7 p.m. presentation will be at 14188 E. Briarwood Ave. in Centennial at the Student Achievement Services Center.

Christensen serves on the National Leadership Council, making a mission trip to build a senior citizen dining room and teach English to students in Guatemala. Additionally, he serves as an after-school tutor, mentors freshmen, and volunteers for Littleton Stride races to raise money for the Littleton Public Schools Foundation. He donated 500 hours at the Southglenn Library, helping children. Last year, he received the Congressional Gold Medal Award.

Levy-Diner serves food at the Denver Rescue Mission, and plays croquet with older adults who have dementia. He volunteered his time outside of the program for weekly visits to one man as his disease progressed. Levy-Diner is President of the Arapahoe High Key Club and the class representative to the Littleton School District Accountability Committee. Wennerstrom is a peer intern, helping provide individual instruction to fellow stu-

dents. She volunteers at Camp Barnabas, a program dedicated to students with special needs. She volunteered to assist on a mission trip to Mexico and serves as a coach for the Arapahoe High Unified Basketball team. She started the Arapahoe High Unified Track Team and recruited police officers, firefighters and businesses to support the group. She also is a volunteer for students with autism and speech impediments at the Joshua School.

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Area educators honored at Teacher Appreciation Dinner SUBMITTED BY DAVID LIGGETT Sixteen area educators were honored on April 11, at the Teacher Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Littleton Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The annual event allows high school seniors to honor teachers, coaches or others who have had an important impact on the student. Sometimes those honored are from an earlier time in the student’s education. Students determine who they want to honor, and then write and deliver a tribute with the honoree in attendance at the dinner. The tributes are often humorous; but many times, also very touching, as students relate how their lives were changed for the better by having been helped by their teacher, mentor and friend. Some students said they had to decide between more than one person to honor. Throughout the eve-

ABOVE: Kenn Solomon ABOVE, RIGHT: Natalee Gunnell Appreciation 3: FAR RIGHT: Melissa Farmer

ning, a common theme heard by the students was: “Thank you for being a good example and thank you for being my friend.” A very touching tribute was delivered by the younger sister for a student who had died from cancer. This is the year the student would have been a senior and delivered her tribute to her teacher. The keynote speaker was Kenn Solomon, who in his professional life is “Rocky,” the mascot of the Denver Nuggets. Kenn shared stories of his experiences of being a student and related stories of some of the teachers who had encouraged him to become the man he is today and to pursue his dreams. He also said he appreciated the influence teachers at Runyon, Powell and Heritage have had on his three sons as they grew up in the area and attended Littleton Public Schools. Mark Sabey, Stake president of

the Littleton Colorado Stake, mentioned he was appreciative of the educators in the area. “As I shook the hands of each honoree when they came up to receive their tribute

and award, I was able to look into their eyes and see their love and concern for ‘the one.’ These educators make a difference in the lives of so many, one at a time. I deeply

Seniors Honorees Seth Jackman, Heritage HS Braxton Sorenson, Heritage HS Ammon McBride, Arapahoe HS Melissa Avery, Homeschool John Aragon, Arapahoe HS Tyla Merrill, Arapahoe HS Brennen Milligan, Heritage HS Abbey Gunnell Smith Barton, Arapahoe HS Josh Ashton, Heritage HS Maddy Clark, Arapahoe HS Erin Mortensen, Heritage HS Melissa Farmer, Heritage HS Merrill Redfern, Arapahoe HS Maddie Pebbles, Arapahoe HS Rylan Dunning, Heritage HS

appreciate that they have dedicated their lives to serving others.” Following are the students who participated, school they attend and the honorees:

Melanie Ranallo Joseph DeStefano Shawn Funk Robin Stewart of the Colorado Dance Center Kathie Summers Kendra Ackerman Luke Jaramillo of the Boy Scouts of America Brenda O’Brien, presented by Natalee Gunnell Starstuck Academy of Dance Kirk Schjodt Jay Grenawalt Sarah McGeorge Garren Cuthrell Bridget Nava of Colorado Dance Center Adam Schneiderman Andrea Bradley Kate Willers

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Big idea becomes a tangible blessing BY JUDY CARLSON (JAVAJUDY.BIZ) /WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTOR

Kids Mobility Network was born out of the love Pete and Christy Kopp have for their precious daughter Kayla and all other children born with physical disabilities who need durable medical equipment. Kayla has a very rare condition that limits her mobility. As she outgrew her first walker and wheelchair, Pete and Christy looked for a place to donate her equipment to help another child. They found none. Christy looked at Pete and said, “I’ve got an idea. Let’s build a nonprofit organization to help physically disabled children obtain the mobility equipment they need.” That’s exactly what they did. Since its inception in 2005, Kids Mobility Network, a tax

children in need. According to Pete, the demand is increasing every year because not only are there “uninsured” families, there are “underinsured” families. Insurance denies or pays just a portion of the cost. A wheelchair alone can cost $8,500. For every $1 donated to the Network, the Kopps turn it into $5 of benefit. With approximately $2 million of equipment on hand at any given time, specially trained technicians recondition, reengineer, and perfectly fit the new apparatus to the special needs of the recipient. Lloyd Gutin, Scott Harshman, Christy Kopp, Pete Kopp, Phyllis Gutin, Eric Pete concluded Gubierson. Sitting: Kayla Kopp his comments by deductible nonprofit organiza- lies and donated more than saying, “Kids Mobility Net$5.5 million of equipment to tion, has helped 1,200 famiwork has helped families

coast-to-coast. To my knowledge, we are the only organization like this in the country.” PinkTie1000, run by Lloyd and Phillis Gutin, is a Denver professional networking group with a cause. They held an event April 18 to benefit Kids Mobility Network. Scott Harshman, loan officer at Citywide Home Loans, was the event corporate sponsor. Money was donated through raffles, sponsor display tables and silent auction items. Eric Gubierson, general manager of the Brothers Bar & Grill of Lone Tree, donated the second floor of his restaurant and all the appetizers. Close to 90 people attended. Kids Mobility Network, funded entirely through donations, received a check for $11,750. You can help! Donate through their website at kidsmobility.org, participate in their events, become a corporate sponsor, and donate wheels! You’ll be glad you did.

TMCA to add 50 beds to Behavioral Health & Wellness Center

HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced last week that HCA will provide funding to add 50 new beds at their North Campus Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. The investment will take the center’s total bed count to 128 and is in response to meeting the increased mental health needs of the community. The additional beds will provide treatment options in a time where the need significantly outweighs the available resources. In the United States, 18 percent of adults have a mental health condition and in Colorado, 19.5 percent of adults report having a mental illness. In a 2018 report released by Mental Health America, Colorado ranks 43rd nationally in terms of the overall rate of residents with mental illness with no access to behavioral healthcare. The average wait time to see a psychiatrist can be six to eight weeks. “We are very grateful to HCA and HealthONE for investing in our community. At The Medical Center of Aurora, we pride ourselves with having the ability to offer high-quality care and a variety of services for the Aurora and Denver communities,” said Dan Miller, president and CEO at The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. “We have heard from our community that there is a dire need for expanded mental health services, and we’re honored to have the capability meet their request by adding more beds and hiring additional experienced professionals.” Part of the focus includes expanding the senior care unit, which stems from the aging Colorado population. The state has the third fastest growing senior population in the country but

lacks the resources to meet the mental health needs of this growing group. Most of these people will seek care for mental health services at an emergency room. Dr. Alfredo Rivera, medical director of behavioral health services line/medical director geriatric services, has watched the senior mental health population double over the past two years at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. “There is an increased need for mental health services in the City of Aurora and surrounding areas,” said Rivera. “We’re very excited that we can expand our services and help provide behavioral health treatment to the increasing geriatric population.” The Medical Center of Aurora

will also expand their Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children child and adolescent units and will now accept children as young as age four. They currently offer services to adolescents over age 12, as well as adults and senior patients. Colorado ranks near the bottom for providing access to mental health services for youth. “Colorado, like most states, has a shortage of pediatric mental health services,” said Dr. Damon DeLeon, medical director for adolescent services. “The opening of our 20-bed Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children adolescent inpatient unit two years ago, and then the adolescent partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs,

has certainly made an impact, but greater services are needed. I am proud of our commitment to meeting the needs of the community by expanding into children’s mental health and furthering the full spectrum of care with the addition of more inpatient beds and child and adolescent partial and intensive satellite programs.” Statistics show that 20 to 25 percent of Coloradoans have a mental health condition and roughly half of those people get treatment or have expressed an unmet need for behavioral health services including lack of insurance, providers, appropriate programming and funds to pay for services. “As board chair, I am honored to be part of the HCA/

HealthONE team that is making this investment in the community,” said John Hughes, chairman of the HealthONE Board of Trustees. “The need for mental health providers far exceeds the available resources and our investment in facilities and highly trained professionals aims to narrow that gap, as well as demonstrate the commitment TMCA has to the community.” Since 2012, HCA/ HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora has invested over $23 million in behavioral healthcare services. Construction at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center will begin in late spring and the children’s inpatient services will be available within one to two years.

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BY VALERIE LEVIER he Littleton Public Schools Foundation Spirit Celebration was held April 14 at CU South Denver. The annual fundraising event benefited the Littleton Public Schools Foundation and raised over $200,000. The night included culinary food tastings, a silent and live auction, and outstanding science demonstrations from the master of ceremonies, Steve Spangler. Brian Ewert, superintendent of Littleton Public Schools spoke regarding the importance of the foundation and the impact the dollars raised have on all LPS Schools in the district. Kay Watson was honored with the 2018 Spirit of Littleton award for her dedication to public education in Littleton. She was a founding member of the LPS Foundation and over her 25 years of service on the LPSF board, she continued to be a driving force for events and progressive thinking. Spirit Scholarship award winners were honored during the evening’s presentation and spoke about future plans and Brian Ewert superintendent of Littleton Public goals. Schools with guest Trudy Robinson. The event concluded with a paddle raise and a heartfelt thank you to all those who attended for making a difference in the LPS community. “What a wonderfully fun evening! We continue to be amazed at the outpouring of support and generosity of our community for the work of the LPS Foundation. They step up year after year to help fund our most important needs from teacher grants to STEM curriculum to mental health supports for students and staff. This year was particularly special as we presented longtime board member and education advocate, Kay Watson, with the Spirit of Littleton Award for her years of work on behalf of Littleton Public Schools,” Mary McGlone, LPS Foundation, president, board of directors said. Everyone truly appreciated Steve Spangler’s zaniness, but more importantly, his message about making today the “Best Day Ever” and how teachers are engaging and inspiring students every day.

Handmade Colorado artwork is represented at the silent auction.

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The LPS Scholarship winners are Allie Wennerstrom, Arapahoe High School; Taylor Olsen, Heritage High School; and Zachary Maguire, Littleton High School. They are flanked by Mary McGlone, LPSF board president on the left, and Bob Colwell, Spirit Scholarship sponsor, on the right. Winner Danielle Weiss, Options High School is not pictured.

Photos courtesy of SoPe Photography

Silent auction ite attention as th ms donated by Schomp Mini caught g e package in cl weekend, a S u hanahan’s gift uded the use of a Schom ests p Mini for the Go-Cart in bla -card, award -winning win ck with red st e and a JCW ripes.

Steve Spangler wows guests with his exciting live science demonstrations as he kicks off the evening for the Littleton Public Schools Foundation presentation.

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Hopkins , first grade at Caleb Borquez entary, mixed media Elem Tenley Erling, first grade at Damon Runyon Elementary, oil pastel

2018 Spirit of Littleton Honoree Kay Watson with husband Skip Watson.

Arianna Evangelista, 7th grade at Powell Middle, acrylic

Kendall Bisges, 4th grade at Damon Runyon Elementary, oil pastel Rocker Spiritsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a local Littleton business, brought a vintage truck and supplied some of the libations.

BELOW: Renee Spangler with Beth Best executive director of Littleton Public Schools Foundation and 2018 Spirit Celebration master of ceremonies Steve Spangler.

Paul Huddleson, executive chef of CU South Denver, showcases the wide array of culinary dishes specially prepared for Spirit Celebration guests.

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BY GERRI SWEENEY PUBLISHER “I didn’t fall into the fashion industry; I’ve been dreaming about this my entire life. Since I can remember, I’ve been putting outfits together. At 5 years old, I was choreographing fashion shows for the neighborhood girls. I insisted on party dresses, shiny shoes, and big bows for every occasion, especially for elementary school. Why wear jeans when you can dress up?” shares Hannah. Hannah grew up in Cherry Hills Village, the daughter of Olga and Lee Payne, attending Junior High School at Denver Christian and Regis Jesuit High School, graduating in 2008. She attended the University of San Diego and graduated in 2012 followed by Parsons school in New York City. Hannah expanded her creative twist at an all-girls high school on their bland Khaki and polo uniform. “ It is amazing what a cute pair of shoes, a bow and a little leopard sweater can do for a uniform.”

Hannah Payne

When it came time for college my parents weren’t thrilled with my fashion aspirations, so I went to the University of San Diego and majored in communications and minored in business. She recounts the following: “My junior year of college I saw an opportunity to further my fashion aspirations when choosing a school for my semester abroad. Little did my parents know that I was taking drawing, sewing, and any fashion class they offered in

Florence, Italy. “I will never forget my trainride to Milan for Fashion Week. I pleaded with my professor to arrange a ticket for one of the shows. Riding back to Florence alone and very late, I knew I needed to fulfill my childhood dream. “Later that year I was volunteering at a domestic violence shelter and realized the need for more awareness and more funding. I knew then, I wanted to create a business that not only supported women but also gave back to all women. The name was easy. “My precious grandmother was named Luba. As a Russian American, Luba radiated love. I want to give her love back to the world.” Luba by Hannah Payne was launched in New York in 2015. Payne said, “I am so grateful and blessed to be doing what I love most, creating beautiful clothing, and

sharing Luba’s love with the world.” Luba designs are currently in Rebel in Greenwood Village and Due Luca Bruno in Vail, along with 14 other stores around the country. Hannah loves to host home shows as well as trunk shows. She can be reached at hannah@shopluba.com. Hannah just returned from a road show that took her to California and Texas. She held five shows in Valencia hotels. Ten percent of the proceeds went back to local women’s shelters from each show. Hannah presently resides in Denver with her husband Tyler D’Egidio and daughter Celine.

What is Luba?

Luba by Hannah Payne is a RTW women’s label that offers high-end, quality-made garments. It is instantly recognizable through its intricate detailing on each garment; they are feminine, delicate, ornate and whimsical. The true Lubagirl will know to mix and match these garments for both day and night. Our clothing is created

with the highest quality of goods, gives back to women through LOVE, and is constructed with care in New York City’s Garment District.

Luba’s Love Foundation:

The purpose of The Luba LOVE Foundation is to provide lasting change for women overcoming the cycle of domestic violence through the transformation of lives that local shelters offer. At Luba, we believe that every woman has the right to be safe, empowered and free from violence. A portion of every sale at Luba goes to local women shelters.

Local Show

There will be an Open House Thursday, May 3, between 6 and 9 p.m. for the Luba by Hannah Payne 2018 Spring Summer Collection at Industrious, 1801 California St., Ste. 2400, Denver. RSVP by April 30 at sales@shop luba.com. Ten percent of all sales will be to Providence Networks’ Joy House.

Kyoto Top and The Crane Tancho Skirt

Shrine Jacket available at REBEL in Greenwood Village

Ishikawa Jumpsuit

Natasha Bealer of Greenwood Village.

Kim Bolt of Cherry Hills Village.

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Colorado’s “Wall Street of the West” The expanding financialservices sector in the south I-25 corridor

For longer than there has been an I-25 corridor, the nine-county region (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld) metro Denver and northern Colorado region, and specifically 17th Street in Denver, has been called “the Wall Street of the West.” Within this geographic area lies the largest concentration of financial services entities between Los Angeles and Chicago. It is home to a branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Denver Mint. CoBank’s national headquarters makes a strong statement along the I-25 corridor. It is located on the plaza near the Arapahoe “It’s huge,” says Mike light rail station in Greenwood Village. Fitzgerald, CEO of the DenFile photos ver South Economic Develop“Obviously, we chose the mint in the world. ceeds $193,000, while the av- office space and employees. ment Partnership (DSEDP). location to be in the midst of According to the DSEDP, erage in banking and finance By the end of 2018, Fidelity “The impact of financial the energy here,” said CEO one-third of all financial is $73,860, and for insurance, Investments will have exservices located along the corBob Engel. “A lot of financial services employment in the it stands at $69,830. panded its Greenwood Village ridor spreads across the entire institutions are here in the cor- nine-county area is within the The economic impact of workforce by another 300 state, the nation and around ridor.” area of the southern I-25 corfinancial-services jobs within employees. The company has the world.” acquired 30,000 square feet of The metro Denver region office space to be added to its continues to represent the existing 100,000-square-foot greatest, most concentrated fispace and will invest $5 milnancial corridor outside of the lion to expand its facility. northeastern U.S. It is home Insurance brokerage firm to three distinct financial Holmes Murphy & Associsub-clusters, rare outside the ates, based in Des Moines, northeastern seaboard: investIowa, opened an office in ments, banking and finance, While the energy is growridor. These are well-paying our region was already in Greenwood Village. It is and insurance. Together those ing on the south end of the jobs, with an average salary excess of $2.8 billion in 2012 among the top 100 insurance three segments employ more metro area, just to the north of $71,210, compared to the when we were continuing to brokers in the U.S. than 30,240 employees across Denver downtown is home category’s national average of climb out of the recession. Bank of America opened 2,270 companies. to a regional Federal Reserve $69,320. Given that this inGiven Colorado’s robust its second Metro Denver The economic significance and the Denver Mint, one of cludes jobs from bank tellers economic recovery, and zero retail store in the Highlands of such a huge financial seronly six U.S. Mints. Never to bond traders, all financialunemployment, that figure is Ranch Tower Center South. vices presence has a direct mind that it prints pennies; services jobs are not equal. rising substantially. The branch features banking, impact on the regions gross the fact is that here we make The average annual salary in Many of the area’s financial business product. Whereas in money... more coins than any the investments sub area exinstitutions continue to add Continued on page 17 2015 the sector accounted for some 26 percent of the state’s A N O T H E R S U C C E S S F U L P A R T N E R S H I P gross business income, today that figure stands close to 30 percent of the state’s gross business product. Translated that means that three of every $10 of the state’s business output is directly attributable to the financial services category. ~ Larry DiPasquale, A significant portion of Epicurean Catering and recent category progress Jay Davidson, has occurred in the south First American State Bank I-25 corridor in the past 24 months. Consider this: the global headquarters of Western Union which has called Denver south home for many years, is completing a new headquarters at Belleview and I-25, in the vibrant Belleview 6363 S. Fiddlers Green Circle Greenwood Village, CO 80111 • 303.763.1980 station area. A deceptively quiet Visa global technology center in Douglas County continues to grow. CoBank, the nation’s largest agribusiness bank completed its new, 245,000 sq. ft. headquarters right along I-25 in Greenwood www.fasbank.com • 303.694.6464 Village.

A lot of financial institutions are here in the corridor. CoBank CEO Bob Engel

“Our passion for perfection strengthens our partnership.”

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Talk of gutting Dodd-Frank Banking Bill just talk Contrary to recent rumors, Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says the United States Congress is not about to gut the key protections of the 2010 banking bill. In the depths of the most recent economic recession, the worst since the Great Depression, many say brought about by the excesses of Wall Street, the country was losing 750,000 jobs a month. In response to the crisis, in 2010 the United States Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Bill, containing the most consequential Wall Street reforms since the 1930s. One of the key features of the legislation was the requirement

for financial institutions to maintain higher reserves so that they maintained financial viability, and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Both those on the left and the right attacked it, worrying that the new regulations would hurt smaller banks that hadn’t caused the financial crisis. Recent legislation debated in March by the Senate has again brought up the specter that the bill’s protections may be diluted. Bennet, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, supported the final bill as a major step forward to protect American consumers and the broader economy. In his recent opinion piece for The Washington Post, he reinforced the view that

Congress is not about to gut the Dodd-Frank bill. “That is not to say the bill was perfect. When it passed, many on both sides worried that some of the new regulations would needlessly apply to smaller banks ... In less affluent corners of the country from our inner cities to small towns these banks are vital sources of credit,” said Bennet. “As the industry consolidates and community banks shutter, it has become harder for small businesses and individuals with good (but not perfect) credit to receive loans.” In March of this year, Bennet said, Republicans made another run at weakening the DoddFrank bill, but he said one of the most important protections in the

bill, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was preserved by a strong bi-partisan Senate agreement. “It maintains oversight of derivatives trading. It preserves resolution authority, which allows the government to dismantle large, failing banks to minimize risk to the economy. Just as before, big banks can no longer expect taxpayers to bail them out for reckless decisions. These were, and remain, the essential components of Dodd-Frank,” said Bennet. “If you believe the critics, this compromise guts Wall Street reform. The facts say otherwise. It is a terrible irony of the Great Recession that the largest banks have become even larger.”

Bennet says what the House does with the Senate’s compromise is uncertain, but “it should pass without changes ... are we going to let political hyperbole keep us from addressing the legitimate concerns of small businesses, community banks and millions of creditworthy Americans? This bipartisan agreement leaves the largest banks as they are with regard to Dodd-Frank and provides much-needed relief to smaller banks and their customers.” Bennet said that in rural areas small banks provide a disproportionate share of loans and the goal was to write modifications of the 2010 banking bill to provide reasonable adjustments for smaller bank rules.

First American State Bank names new president First American State Bank CEO Jay Davidson announced a new president at his locally owned DTC bank. Scott Yeoman has joined the $265 million locally owned bank located in the center of Greenwood Village at 8300 E. Crescent Circle, directly off Belleview and DTC Boulevard Davidson received his state banking charter and opened the bank July 10, 1995. The bank has grown to become one of Colorado’s leading independent banks with a mission to provide exemplary service to independent business owners, discriminating professionals and high net-worth individuals. First American provides

direct access to decision makers who provide quick answers to financial needs. Scott grew up in the Midwest and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in finance in 1980 and earned an MBA at DePaul University in 1988. He has attended Harvard seminars to advance his extensive banking career. In college, he joined Sigma Chi fraternity. As a youth, his family would vacation in Colorado and it was his dream to live and work in Colorado. His sister Kay Coryell beat him to the punch moving to Colorado years ago to teach music in Douglas County Schools and now resides in Centennial. Scott relates that they both were in their high school band with him playing the French horn and

Springs to become the her the flute. “She chief executive officer was the better musician,” he admits. of Farmers & StockHis first bankman’s Bank in 2006. ing job was with Farmer’s was related to American National Central Bank & Trust Bank and Trust Co. and he led that bank in in Chicago, a $4.5 new growth in Colorado and New Mexico. billion-dollar bank He comes to First that evolved into Scott Yeoman American State Bank JPMorgan-Chase. from his position as president of He rose rapidly through the Stockmen’s Bank in Colorado ranks to become a second vice Springs where he was responpresident by 1987. His banking sible for overall operation of the career zoomed upward in Chicago, moving to $30 billion asniche-focused community bank. Scott is excited about joining the set Continental Bank where he locally-focused First American was a team leader providing a broad array of corporate finance State Bank team headed by Jay services to middle-market pubDavidson’s leadership. lic and private companies. A strong family man, he and He and his wife Judy took an Judy have three children with opportunity to move to Colorado daughter Rachel a Berklee Col-

lege music student in Boston preparing for a musical career along with songwriting. His son Rob received a geology degree at Montana State University and is now living and working in Colorado Springs. Son Matthew graduated from Ft. Lewis College in Durango where he obtained a business degree and still lives in the area, loving the outdoors and white-water rafting. The family loves the outdoors and Scott and Judy have spent many days camping and enjoying Colorado’s outdoors. His office is across from First American’s awesome teller team and he invites customers to “say hello” as they visit the bank. The bank is open for new business and they have an exciting new team member.

Financial trends in South Metro Denver cities BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Anyone who drives on our roads knows that Colorado has become home to many new residents over the past five years. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the state’s population at 5.6 million as of July 2017. Though our rate of growth has slowed some, roads, housing and infrastructure are still catching up. The south metro area is one of the most desirable parts of Colorado in which to live and work. Financial trends in area municipalities mirror the overall area economy, but also reflect their own unique traits, policies and financial structure. In Centennial, 2018 general fund revenues are budgeted at $74.9 million, an increase of 8.4 percent over 2017, largely attributed to increased development activity. The city gets 55 percent of its revenue from sales and use tax, and 18 percent from property tax. Major capital projects are funded with cash, and Centennial is debt free. Although its policy is to maintain a general fund balance equal to 25 percent of expendi-

tures, the current budgeted general fund balance of $26.7 million is a comfortable 35 percent of expenditures. Centennial’s mill levy of 5.006 is one of the lowest in the area. Founded just over 17 years ago, Centennial is a model of a modern-day city that contracts out major services, including police and public works. With only 70 full-time employees serving a population of 110,000, this past September 2017, Centennial was the first city government to receive the Gallup Great Workplace Award, an honor that recognizes a select group of organizations around the world for their ability to create engaged workplace cultures that drive outcomes. The City of Littleton has 44,000 residents and it too relies heavily on sales and use tax, which constitutes 52 percent of its general fund revenues. Littleton’s mill levy is 6.662. Its 2018 budget predicts general fund revenues of nearly $65 million, a 3.5 percent increase over 2017. Retail sales growth is projected at 4.7 percent in 2018 over 2017.

Capital projects in Littleton are funded by the Highway Users Tax Fund, which is comprised of statecollected fees and fuel taxes, and the city’s building use tax. While the HUTF has remained stable, the building use tax is predicted to decline in 2018 by 11 percent, due to an expected decrease in development activity. The City of Englewood has a population of 34,000 and a mill levy of 10.745. It employs strategic budgeting that reflects community values. Like others, it depends largely on retail activity, with sales and use tax representing 60 percent of its general fund revenues. Beginning in 2018, Englewood raised its municipal sales tax on marijuana to 7 percent for recreational and 3.5 percent for medical marijuana (in addition to state-imposed taxes). The city is projecting a 5 percent increase in general fund revenues in 2018 over 2017, from $45.1 million to $47.3 million. Greenwood Village is home to 16,000 residents but has a daily workforce of 45,000. Light rail is available, but there is limited

connectivity or retail development nearby, so most of the commuters drive, resulting in traffic challenges for the residents. Greenwood Village has one of the lowest mill levies in the area at 2.932 and zero debt. Over 60 percent of the city’s total revenue comes from sales and use tax. As a large regional employment center, trends in both consumer and business spending have a significant effect on tax collections. Total revenues for 2018 are estimated at $48.8 million, essentially the same as in 2017. While a slight increase is anticipated in sales, lodging and occupational privilege tax, it is offset by the city’s expectation of a decline in development activity, and the associated building material use tax, permit and plan review fees. GV’s fund balance at the end of 2018 is expected to decrease by $5.5 million, due to the construction of a new maintenance facility, for which funding was previously accumulated. The anticipated ending fund balance of $31.9 million includes $13.9 million which

is the unassigned fund balance, i.e., funds in excess of all anticipated obligations and necessary reserves. Cherry Hills Village has a population of 6,585 and is most notable for its median household income of $224,125. With minimal retail activity, it relies most heavily on property tax, which comprises 35 percent of its general fund revenues. Use tax on construction contributes 14 percent of total revenue, with 9 percent coming from building permit fees. Budgeted revenues in 2018 are $9.8 million, essentially the same as in 2017. The city is in the midst of three major capital improvement projects, including a new city hall and public works facility. It has issued $11.8 million in certificates of participation (COPs) to fund construction of its capital projects. The city has budgeted $738,000 in 2018 to make the required payments on the COPs. CHV’s mill levy is 13.559, which is higher than most others in the area, due to their heavy reliance on property tax.

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Find gifts at YouthBiz Marketplace

Spring means that Mother’s Day is just around the corner, graduations are quickly approaching, and it’s time to stock up on a few hostess gifts for summer travels. YouthBiz Marketplace is a one-stop-shop for all of these gift needs, and shopping here supports youth entrepreneurs. Young Americans Center for Financial Education hosts talented entrepreneurs from across the Front Range twice a year. This spring’s event takes place Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Young Americans in Cherry Creek: 3550 E. First Avenue. Shoppers will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home-baked goodies, artwork, cutting boards and more. All products are handmade and personally sold by youth ages 22 and under. This family-friendly event is free for the public to attend and has free parking nearby. While some shops accept credit cards, cash or checks are preferred.

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Growing financial adviser shortage leads to increased career opportunities According to a report derived from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the financial planning industry is currently on the rise and is projected to grow by 30 percent come 2024. Experts project this could cause a serious financial adviser shortage. CU South Denver recently announced that the CU Boulder Leeds School of Business Personal Financial Planner Certificate program, developed with support from the Charles Schwab Foundation, will be delivered at the CU South Denver Lone Tree location. This program is designed for both financial service professionals who seek to build additional skills for serving the needs of their individual clients and careerchangers who are looking to acquire the knowledge necessary to effectively transition into the profession. Starting in May, students will have the opportunity to accelerate their career by taking timely and relevant certificate courses that are consistent with what is expected from an award-winning, AACSBaccredited business school. The program is also an elective pathway to a master’s degree offered at CU South Denver - MS Finance, Personal Financial Planning Emphasis.

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Company plans call for consolidating and expanding its office in the Greenwood Village Tech Center, relocating to a 9,800 square foot office at 8490 E. Crescent Parkway. The office will be home to the Denver support services for its network of loan officers and retail branches. Why is the financial services sector expanding in our geographic area? It is expanding, in part, because of our reputation as what the DSEDP calls “as a global commercial gateway.” This business corridor is a place where the combination of a highly educated workforce, an entrepreneurial mindset, strong business schools, access to transportation, businessfriendly government, and great quality of life come together. Add to that: access to capital for startups and global expansion. Not only are financial businesses clustered here, but the professional development and education sectors are responding to the growing workforce need. The University of Colorado Boulder and

“The entire program was designed to not only set up each participate for success on their Certificed Financial Planner (CFP) Exam but to create a unique learning experience that would elevate client-service skills and promote community,” says Harry Mohr Starn, the director of this program and senior instructor at Leeds School of Business. He notes the distinctiveness of this program, stating that it “combines highly-interactive face-toface classroom sessions with the best of online learning,

including biweekly live video chats and pre-recorded CFP topic lectures, which have been optimized for convenient viewing on handheld devices.” The Personal Financial Planner Certificate offers the opportunity to elevate careers through increased client and colleague recognition, greater personal and professional satisfaction, ease of transition into the field and expanded career options. Additionally, new skills may give fresh vitality to an existing financial career through opening doors to job promotions and salary increases. The PFP Certificate is available to individuals seeking to build their professional network and prepare to take the CFP examination. The program offers all-inclusive pricing and spaces are limited.

Special needs. Labor of love. Enduring commitment.

By Judy Carlson

Caring for individuals with special needs can be a lifelong commitment – and beyond. With medical advances, everyone is living longer, including people with special needs. For example, the life expectancy of an individual with Down syndrome has increased from 25 in 1983 to about age 60 today – an increase of 35 years! In addition to the typical estate planning steps to protect loved ones, caregivers of individuals with special needs should take the following additional steps: draft a “Letter of Intent,” ensure guardianship, and provide financial security by establishing a Special Needs Trust. Many of the available government benefits are need-based. If there are assets and/or income in excess of certain dollar amounts owned by the individual with special needs, his or her benefits may be jeopardized. That’s why it is especially important when planning for the financial security of a special needs loved one to consider the impact on government benefits. A Special Needs Trust allows you to leave assets in a trust knowing they will be used to support the person with special needs. It is created to take care of needs not covered by government benefits and can significantly enhance the quality of life for your loved one. While there are many ways to fund the trust, permanent life insurance continues to be the most common. In addition to much-needed capital after your death, life insurance offers liquidity, accessibility, tax free growth, competitive and guaranteed returns, tax free transfer of the death benefit outside probate, and provides a multitude of “living benefits” while you are alive. JavaJudy says, “Almost every family is touched by the life of a special needs loved one. Start funding their Special Needs Trust now. Reach out to me to learn more. This is an area in which I have expertise and compassion.” Judy Carlson

Charles Swab’s Lone Tree campus encompasses 47 acres and at full build-out will be accessed by 4,500 employees.

Charles Schwab Corp. have created a five-year partnership with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program. Charles Schwab gave the college a donation to start a scholarship fund that will

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create coursework and assist with exam preparations. The program is expected to attract more than 80 students and the program will help fill a need for more CFP’s in the region.

If what you’ve read inspires, intrigues, provokes a thought or peaks your interest…

Let’s have that coffee… judy@javajudy.biz

(Free coffee & consultation) 720-445-1308

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PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNER CERTIFICATE Developed with support from Charles Schwab Foundation, the Leeds School of Business Personal Financial Planner Certicate Program at CU South Denver is designed for both nancial service professionals looking to acquire additional skills to serve the needs of their individual clients, and career-changers who seek to acquire the knowledge necessary to effectively transition into the profession.

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South Suburban Holds Election for Three Board Members May 8 BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The South Suburban Park and Recreation District (SSPR) encompasses 42 square miles of land and serves 155,000 residents in the cities of Littleton, Centennial, Lone Tree, Columbine Valley and Bow Mar, along with unincorporated areas in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Three board positions will be filled by an election May 8. There are nine candidates running for those three seats, none are incumbents. The League of Women Voters (LWV) held a candidate forum at the Goodson Recreation Center at 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centen-

Susan Pye and Tom Wood are running for the SSPR Board

Canal is a treasure and must be protected. Pye supports the conservancy. She and Wood talked about how HLCC is working with Denver Water

Candidates Michael Kohut, Dave Lawful and Dan Purse were at SSPR candidate forum.

nial April 21. Seven of the nine candidates participated. Present were Jerry Bakke, Pete Barrett, Michael Kohut, Dave Lawful, Dan Purse, Susan Pye and Tom Wood. Unable to participate due to prior commitments were Charlie Blosten and Jeff Monroe. The first question posed was about SSPR’s relationship with the High Line Canal Conservancy (HLCC). Barrett talked about the importance of water and caring for the trees along the canal. Lawful said that the High Line

on an important stormwater project. Wood also noted the importance of collaboration, since the 71-mile canal goes through so many jurisdictions. Bakke said the canal was a great asset and many are interested in protecting it. Kohut said he wanted to see the high line canal trail paved down the middle to make it more accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Purse said he uses the trail and “we get value from the tax money we pay, but I could do with fewer horses.” Note: There

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Supporting Susan Pye

Charlie Blosten is the right person for the South Suburban Parks and Recreations Board of Directors. We endorse him and ask that you vote for him in the upcoming election. He is dedicated, will excel at the responsibilities of a director and will do a fantastic job representing us. Over many years he managed the building of trails and open space all around Littleton. He knows how important parks, trails, open space and recreation centers are for those of us in the district. He was a key person planning for and creating the Buck Center. He will be the right person working at the policy level for open space issues along the South Platte River, the Highline Canal, and the trail system. Bruce and Susan Beckman Littleton

In the May 8 South Suburban board election, Susan Pye is the only woman running in the nine-candidate field. If voters choose her as one of the three new board members, she’ll be the only woman on the new board. If not, all five seats will be filled by men, the first time in nearly 50 years that this has been the case. Will having no woman’s voice on the board matter? Yes, it will. During my eight-year tenure, numerous women of all ages, some with medical issues, voiced their concerns to me about challenges they faced in a facility or with our programming, hoping that I could spearhead corrective action on their behalf. Many confided that they weren’t comfortable with sharing their concerns with a male board member. I can imagine that the reverse was also

is no mill levy for the High Line Canal, though it is supported financially by multiple jurisdictions, including SSPR, who levy taxes. A question was asked about candidates’ experience in running meetings. Purse ran parent-teacher organization meetings at his kids’ school and was president of his fraternity in college. Pye chairs the City of Centennial senior commission and was president of Future Homemakers of American in her school days. Wood sits on numerous local boards and has managed large engineering projects, including the closure of Stapleton Airport. Bakke ran a real estate company for 30 years and is currently president of Metro Seniors Golf. He was also president of Colorado Heart Cycle and three homeowners’ associations. Barrett was CEO of Littleton Soccer Club and sits on four boards. He has also served on election boards. Lawful cited his 38 years of experience as a program manager and systems engineer in the aerospace industry as having given him much experience in running meetings. He also led his sons’ cub scout troops. Kohut chaired the Water Tower Restoration Committee and Friends of the Trail. Asked if they could lead a

true—that some men found it easier to share their concerns with our male board members. I have known Susan for 20 years and urged her to run in this election, knowing her to be intelligent, conscientious, skilled in handling financial issues, and able to hold her own in any group while working collaboratively within a team to plan, fund and complete projects. Having her skills and voice on the new board will be of value to South Suburban in many ways, including as a sounding board and compassionate voice for our residents, both men and women. Please cast one of your three votes for Susan Pye, to best preserve representation for all our residents. Sue Rosser Centennial South Suburban board member, 2008-2016

Pete Barrett, a candidate for SSPR Board, answered LWV questions.

Candidate Jerry Bakke told listeners that exercise is key to our health crisis.

project to build a new SSPR facility, most candidates said that staff would do that with board oversight that it was not the role of a board member to supervise or oversee construction. Lawful pointed out that staff reports to the executive director, not the board, and that the board’s job was to make sure that reasonable budgets and timetables are set and followed. He said he has been attending SSPR board meetings regularly. Purse noted he has construction management experience. In their closing statements, Wood respectfully stated that everyone running would do a good job and that he would be around, whether he won or lost, noting that he is running for this position for the third time. Pye committed to be diligent and make good financial decisions. Purse said he was dedicated to SSPR. Kohut identified himself as an outsider who would look at things differently. Barrett noted he had volunteered at SSPR since 1970, demonstrating his dedication to the organization. Bakke said that SSPR is important because exercise is the answer to our healthcare crisis. Lawful said that his goal as a board member is to make sure that SSPR offers a variety of

activities for all ages across the district and noted that he has been endorsed by the mayor and city council of Lone Tree, the mayor of Littleton and a Centennial city councilman. A spokesman for Charlie Bluston, who was unable to attend, said Bluston will challenge staff and board members to do excellent work. Formed nearly 60 years ago, SSPR provides numerous recreational opportunities, including ice skating, swimming, exercise machines, golf, gym sports and numerous parks and trails. SSPR’s annual budget of $59 million is primarily provided by equal parts property tax and user fees for its activities. It is governed by a five-member board of directors, who serve up to two four-year terms. New board members will replace John Ostermiller, Pamela M. Eller and Michael T. Anderson. In order to vote in the election, SSPR residents must go to one of four polling places May 8 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., unless they request an absentee ballot, which can be mailed in or dropped off before May 8. The polling place and ballot drop-off locations can be found on sspr.org/ election.

Endorsement for Bakke for SSPR

Mayor, Debbie Brinkman and Karina Elrod of the Littleton City Council. In her endorsement, Mayor Brinkman said, “Jerry is a committed recreationalist and a longtime resident of Littleton. He gets it. He has an understanding of the value of parks, trails and open space and an appreciation for community assets such as recreation centers and playgrounds…Jerry is a leader and a thinker. He is fair and honest. Jerry is collaborative and creative.” He’s a perfect match for the SSPRD Board because it requires intelligence, creativity, cooperation, and an ability to get things done. That’s exactly where Jerry’s strengths are centered – getting things done…for us. Paul Stranahan Littleton

On May 8 each of us has a chance to participate in the election to fill three seats on the Board of Directors of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Jerry Bakke is a great choice for your vote. His experience and commitment will serve us well. Jerry is a longtime resident of the SSPRD and will represent users of the trails, parks, facilities and those of us who participate in activities to enrich our lives and keep our bodies and minds healthy. In short, he’s us, but with a difference – Jerry Bakke will make sure we have access to all the great facilities and programs that SSPRD offers and do it in a fiscally responsible way, so we have access now and in the future. Jerry has been endorsed by Littleton

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Youth Biz Marketplace

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Candidate Forums for South Suburban Park and Recreation District

April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. South Metro Denver Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Dr., Ste. 342. Whipplewood Conference room. Moderated by John Brackney and hosted by the South Metro Denver Chamber. The election will be held Tuesday, May 8. It will be a polling place election, with the option of obtaining an absentee ballot. Three board positions will be filled. The special coordinated election is working with the Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson county clerks.

May Temporary Art Exhibits

April 26-May 31, paintings by South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation (STAR) artists. Each month local artists display their work at district recreation centers and selects one artist quarterly for an exhibit at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. This year’s annual exhibit displays original works depicting the Colorado state flag at Buck Recreation Center. May 1-31 work will be from Sheldon Spiegelman, Littleton, photography. This exhibit features people, places, wildlife and more at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. The May 1-31 show features the study abroad students at Arapahoe Community College photography dept. in Littleton visited Bristol, Cardiff, Bath and London and documented the history, culture, people and modern architecture of England. This display will be at the Goodson Recreation Center. Until June 30 Leslie Allen, Denver will be featured. Leslie’s exhibit titled Golf Series showcases her love of the game. This display will be at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. To submit an application to display your artwork call Darcie LaScala at 720245-2601.

Boots, Bolos and BBQ for Havern School

May 6, 4-8 p.m. Cocktails, wine pull, silent auction, seated dinner, live auction and presentation of the 2018 Achievement Award. Performance by the Havern School Choir accompanied by Mitch Samu, pianist. Special solo performance by Havern’s very own “Patsy Cline,” Joanie Rubald. Purchase tickets online at aesbid. org/ELP/HAVERN or call Kathi at 303-986-4587.

Great Music from the Arts

May 18, 7:30 p.m. The Littleton Symphony Orchestra, presents their season finale, Great Music from the Arts- From Opera. Guests, Christie Connover, soprano; Sarah Barber, mezzo soprano; James Baldwin, tenor and Steven Taylor, baritone. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Info: littleton symphony.org or call 303-933-6824.

From Opera

May 18, 7:30 p.m., Littleton Symphony Orchestra from OPERA - guests artists will entertain you.

Arapahoe Philharmonic Order and Chaos

May 19, 7:30 p.m. Stravinsky: The Rite of

Spring and Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Jamie Shaak, pianist. Fisher Auditorium on The Englewood High School Campus, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Tickets: 303-781-1892.

Naturally Artificial: Works by Jason DeMarte

Through May 20. DeMarte’s works combine images of plants and animals with discordant artificial elements and processed foods. Gates Court Gallery at Denver Botanic Gardens, York St. Art exhibit included with Gardens admission.

Tesoro Cultural Center Indian Market and Powwow

June 1-3. June 1, 6 p.m. Tesoro Memberexclusive Meet the Artists Patron Party at The Fort. $20 per person. Must be a Tesoro member to attend. Tickets at TesoroCulturalCenter.org/ Membership. June 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the grounds of the iconic restaurant, The Fort. Free and ample parking. Admission, $5 per person, free for children 12 and under. This is a yearly tribute to the American Indian tribes of the past who shaped the cultural community of Old Bent’s Fort. The art show features authentic and juried American Indian art featuring nationally acclaimed Indian artists in a variety of mediums.

South Denver Univ. of Colorado Films

Though July 28. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. A Whale-Sized Adventure for the giant screen with Humpback Whales 3D. See up-close at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Now showing thru June 1, Dream Big: Engineering Our World 3D. Showtimes 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small. South Denver Univ. of Colorado, 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. 303-315-9444, cusouthdenver@ucdenver.edu

CHAMBER

Englewood Student Recognition Luncheon

May 1, 11a.m.-1 p.m. Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St. RSVP: admin@myenglewood chamber.com

EVENT

Working Women with Faith Conference

April 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Corporate Cowgirl Up presents the Not Just a Rib Conference. The full-day conference provides the opportunity for professional Christian women to invest in their faith while connecting to a network that supports their spiritual journey. Keynote speaker is the Drill Sergeant of Life, Beatrice Bruno. Successful author, speaker, minister, and entrepreneur. Christ the Servant Church, 506 Via Appia Way, Louisville. Tickets: not-just-a-ribconference.eventbrite.com Lunch and a business showcase networking hour are included.

April 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Exquisite gifts from 50 plus young entrepreneurs. Accessories, artwork, jewelry, gifts, toys etc. Cherry Creek, 3550 E. 1st Ave., Denver.

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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast For CASA

May 19, 9-11 a.m. Free event open to all volunteers at Advocates for Children CASA. Hilton Denver Inverness, 200 Inverness Drive, Englewood. RSVP: jack_cregan@adv4children. org by May 11. Welcome to bring a guest.

FUNDRAISER

April 28-Sept. 23, Pixelated will bring back childhood memories of video game arcades and also call to mind modern artworks. The depiction of natural forms, such as plants and animals, in bold colors and geometric shapes will be a witty complement to the Denver Botanic Gardens York St., which are simultaneously wild and cultivated.

April 29, 5K start: 9 a.m. Awards: 10:30 a.m. Partnered with The Morgan Adams Foundation, Grace’s Race is an annual 5k that helps raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Presented by The Morgan Adams Foundation at Willow Spring Open Space, 7451 S Homestead Pkwy, Centennial. Info: 303-758-2130.

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May 3, 6-9 p.m. 2018 Spring Summer Collection Open House from Luba by Hannah Payne, raised in Cherry Hills Village now a New York fashion designer living locally. Look for her ad on Page 6 of The Villager. Ten percent of sales go to Providence Networks Joy House. Open House Industrious, 1801 California St., Ste 2400. RSVP by April 26, sales@shopluba.com.

May 5, 5KRun: 6:30 a.m. check-in; 8 a.m. start. Walk MS: Registration at 7:30 a.m., program, 9:15 a.m., walk, 9:30 a.m. 8,000 people are expected to raise more than $1 million at the Denver City Park walk. Info: 855-372-1331 or email fundraisingsupporst@nmss.org.

Workshop: Collecting the Rain - Rain Barrels at Home

June 3, 8 a.m. -registration, 9 a.m. - walk 10 a.m. - resource fair. Wash Park, Denver. Registration $30/adult; $10 child (ages 5-14). Register: ParkinsonRockies.org/VitalityWalk.

May 5, 1-3 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m. Learn how to install a rain barrel on your property at Denver Botanic Gardens. Cost involved. Visit botanicgardens.org.

High Tea Party

May 10, 10-6; May 11, 10-5; May 12, 10-5. Carla’s - A Classic Design at The Streets at SouthGlenn. Portion of all proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Scleroderma Foundation. Makeover provided by LipBar Custom Cosmetics and Clothing Truck Show by Soignee Elegant Attire. Info: 303-683-0372.

Memory Loss and Care Givers

May 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. free event includes lunch, time with a number of comfort dogs and a time to sing with an Irish singer, Mick Toal from Belfast. “Connections through Memory Loss: is a gateway to caregivers and their loved ones and is designed to help those challenged by memory loss and their care givers. RSVP: Pastor John Larson at Ascension Lutheran Church, 303794-4636 or email pastorjohnlarson@aol.com.

Opportunity Coalition Speaker

May 10, 5-7 p.m. Speaker: Heather Potters, Vice Chairman of GharmaJet. WeWork/Triangle Bldg. location (near Union Station) 1550 Wewatta St., 2nd Floor, Denver. $20/person. Half of this cost is donated to local charities. Cocktails and light appetizers provided. RSVP: opportunity coalition.com.

Power of Attorney and Living Will Clinic

May 10, 2 p.m. Discover how to choose someone to make medical and financial decisions for you in case you are ever unable to do so. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton Info: 303-795-3961.

Spring Plant Sale Preview Party and Spring Plant Sale

May 10, Preview party. 4-8 p.m. $45. Enjoy appetizers, wine and beer. Comfortable attire recommended. Members receive 10 percent discount on all purchases. Bring your own wagons, carts or boxes to both events. May 11-12, Spring Plant Sale. Free admission to the Gardens and Sale. Fifteen plant divisions feature quality flora and are staffed by horticulture staff and volunteers who can answer your plant questions and offer excellent advice. Members receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases. Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St.

Bemis Public Library’s Third Annual Six Word Story Contest

Through May 15, 10 a.m. Nine cash prizes in three age categories: Age 19+, 12-18 & 6-11. Fifty dollar first place winner in each age category, $30 for second place and $20 for third place. Awards announced May 29, 10 a.m. at Bemis Public Library. Enter at the library or online at bemis.ent.sirsi.net.

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HEALTH

Colorado Community Conference on Parkinson

May 12, 8:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Learn about the latest research on Parkinson’s, medications and medical devices. Also includes a Clinical Research Resource Fair. Participants can speak directly with clinicians and physicians who currently have open research trials or past and/or present clinical research trials. Registration is free but required by May 7. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: ParkinsonRockies.org/CommunityConference. Hyatt Regency Aurora - Denver Conference Center, 13200 E. 14th Pl., Aurora.

Mother’s Milk Bank babycafe’

May 18, 10, a.m. - 1 p.m. Grand Opening of Mothers’Milk Bank’s new Baby Cafe.’ A safe and cozy place where new and expecting parents can gather to support one another on their breastfeeding journey while receiving free guidance and tips from a breast-feeding specialist. 5394 Marshall St., Suite 400, Arvada. RSVP: donor relations@rmchildren.org

POLICE DEPT.

Englewood Police Citizens Academy

Through-May 7, Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., at Englewood Police Dept. Graduation at City Council meeting Monday, May 7. Register: Toni Arnoldy, tarnoldy@englewoodco.gov. You will be notified by mail of acceptance. Space limited.

POLITICAL

Special Election for Englewood’s District 1

May 22. Feb. 12, Englewood City Council has established May 22, for a special election for the voters of District 1 to elect an individual to serve the remainder of the term of the seat vacated by Joe Jefferson. Informational candidate packets are available to pick up from the city clerk’s office and available on the city’s website. Nomination petitions are also available and due by 5 p.m. March 12. Questions: cityclerk@engleoodco.gov or call Stephanie Carlile at 303-762-2405.

PUBLIC MEETING

South Suburban to create Districtwide aquatics master plan

April 26, 6 p.m., Lone Tree Recreation Center. Public feedback needed to help guide the direction of the aquatics master plan process. Meetings conducted by SSPR’s consultant, Councilman-Hunsaker. 30-minute presentation, followed by Q & A. Info: Contact Kelsey Whisler at KelseyW@ssprd.org.

SANCTUARY

Faith Question Class

May 6, Wellshire Presbyterian Church. A new class for youth, children and their parents to help answer faith questions. The pressure-free conversation will be led by Rev. Kira Anderson

and Dir. of Children’s Ministries, Kendal Mullins. Submit the tough questions to kanderson@ wpcdenverc.com

SAVE THE DATE

Joshua School’s Annual Gala

April 28. “Standing Strong and Transforming Lives.” Keynote speaker Mickey Rowe, the first actor with autism to play a person with autism on Broadway in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Info: 720-863-8387.

Hope on the Horizon: The Dawn of New Possibilities

May 3, 6-10 p.m. Private access to the Degas exhibit. “A Passion for Perfection” will be open for a rare after-hours viewing. Cocktail/ business attire. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver. Tickets: 303-285-41444 or ARex@ ColoradoUplift.org

CSU 16th Annual Green and Gold Gala

May 5, 5:30 p.m. RAMasquerade-themed. Money raised for the Alumni Association’s Metro Denver Scholarship endowment. This scholarship assists current junior and senior students from the seven-county Denver area who excel in the classroom and community and have demonstrated financial hardship. Silent auction, wine wall, beer bomber wall and masquerade masks for purchase. Hyatt Regency in the Colorado Convention Center. RSVP: 970-491-5176.

Unite to Fight Animal Cancer

Through May 31. The campaign raises funds for research on how to prevent, diagnose earlier and treat animal cancers. For every gift Blue Buffalo Company will match dollar for dollar up to $75,000. Info: sandersvie@morrisanimalfoundation.org

Children’s Museum 45th Birthday Bash

June 1, 6 p.m. Event chairs Amy Figge and Jenny Walsh. Tickets: 303-561-0104 or visit mychildsmuseum.org.

Glow Museum After Dark Signature Gala

June 8. Delve into the world of living things that blink glow, flash, and shine! Strolling party format at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Co-Chairs, Matthew and Priya Burkett and John and Katie Levisay.

SCHOOL

Annual Cherry Creek School Brunch

May 1, 8:45 a.m. brunch at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church or 7 p.m. at Student Achievement Services Center. New York Times bestselling author and educator Rosalind Wiseman “Queen Bees and Masterminds” help young people navigate friendships, school and social media. Suggested donation: $5-$10. Books available for sale and book signing. Morning event only: register for child care at PINccsd.org by April 26.

SERVICE CLUBS

Rotary Club Foundation/CASA Roast and Recognition

May 3, 6:30 p.m. registration; 7 p.m. program. Westminster 7:10 Rotary Foundation Annual Roast benefiting CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties. Featuring Roasted: Tom Clark with Roasters Bill Ritter, Don Elliman, Gregg Moss and Augie Reichert. Stonebrook Manor, 650 E. 124th Ave., Thornton. RSVP: 303835-5531.

SPORTS

Charity Golf Tournament

April 29, Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club. Proceeds support an inner-city summer day camp. For questions, contact Phil Grindrod, 720261-5217 or pcgrindrod@gmail.com.

9th Annual Cara Cup Challenge

May 21, Cherry Creek Country Club. Info: therewith care.org or 303-447-2273.

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Mother’s Day from the beginning

BY LINDA JONES

Two women, with quite different agendas, 38 years apart, are variously credited with starting Mother’s Day. According to most historians, Anna Jarvis organized the first official Mother’s Day service at a church her mother had attended and volunteered as a Sunday school teacher for more than 20 years. Her mother had once remarked that it “would be nice” if someone created a memorial just for mothers. After Ann Jarvis died in 1905, her daughter Anna, who never married and never had children, acted on that comment and organized an official Mother’s Day ser-

vice in 1908 at the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church. That church is now the official shrine to mothers around the world; on Mother’s Day, the church gives each mother attending a white carnation, the simple gift Anna Jarvis preferred as it symbolized the purity of a mother’s love. The shrine serves as “a reminder to the accomplishments of these women and to the issues mothers still deal with today, trying to do the balancing act of being everything to everyone,” said Cindi Mason, the shrine’s director. Jarvis’ birthplace near Grafton, W.V., is now a museum. But Jarvis was upset with the way the celebration of

mothers quickly turned into a commercial orgy of purchasing greeting cards, candy and flowers. She wrote scathing letters denouncing people who purchased greeting cards saying they were too lazy to write personal letters to the woman who did more for them than anyone else. Before her death in 1948, she was arrested more than once for protesting and disturbing the peace on the day she created for her deceased mother. President Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s Day an official holiday in the United States in 1914. The well-known 19th-century abolitionist and fighter for women’s suffrage, Julia Ward Howe, wrote a Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870, decades before Anna Jarvis thought of a simple celebration to honor her mother. The writer of the words to Battle Hymn of the Republic was distressed by the human cost of America’s Civil War, and after she penned her forthright Mother’s Day Proclamation, she labored to establish a Mother’s Day for Peace in America – still a worthwhile idea.

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Three Republicans and three Democrats make the primary ballot for governor Robinson falls short, will appeal BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

State Treasurer Walker Stapleton and former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez got on the Republican primary ballot for governor through the state assembly process April 14. The secretary of state’s office announced April 20 that businessman Victor Mitchell would also be on the ballot, after reviewing his petitions and finding them sufficient. Mitchell submitted approximately double the number of signatures required for each congressional district. The petitions of Doug Robinson, a local businessman, were found by the secretary of state to have the required 1,500 valid signa-

tures from every Colorado congressional district except District 2. Secretary of State Wayne Williams’ determined that only 1,478 signatures from District 2 were valid, leaving Robinson 22 signatures short. Reached by The Villager for comment, Robinson’s campaign said, “We are confident we have enough signatures, and we will pursue the issue in court.” On the Democratic side, former state Sen. Mike Johnston turned in his petitions early and was certified by the secretary of state before the April 14 Democratic assembly. U.S. Rep. Jared Polis and former state Treasurer Cary Kennedy made the ballot at the April 14 state assembly. Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne’s petitions were certified as being sufficient late on April 20.

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Another nifty product that offers simple video calling, and much more, is the grandPad. This is an eight-inch touch screen custom tablet designed for seniors, ages 75 and older. It comes with a stylus, charging stand and Verizon 4G LTE built-in so it works anywhere within the Verizon network – home WiFi is not necessary. This unique tablet provides a simplified menu of big colorful icons and large text to only essential features, giving your dad clutter-free, one-touch access to make and receive video calls and phone calls, send voice emails, view photos and videos, listen to personalized music, check

more. But, to simplify usage and avoid confusion, it does not offer web browsing. GrandPad also has a “Help” button that offers 24/7 phone/tablet remote assistance to help your dad with any facet of his tablet, and it provides damage and theft insurance so if your dad breaks or loses his tablet it will be replaced at no additional cost. Available at grandPad.net or call 800704-9412, a grandPad leases for $66 per month, or $49/ month if you pay one year in advance.

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make and receive video calls to those who have their own device, or who have the free Amazon Alexa app installed on their smartphone or tablet. Once you set up his contacts, to make a call your dad would simply say, “Alexa, call Susan.” And when a call comes in, he would ask Alexa to answer or ignore the call. There’s also a feature called “drop-in,” which could allow you and other preselected relatives or friends to video in to your dad’s device at any time without his input. The Echo Show also offers a bevy of other features your dad might enjoy like voice-activated access to news, weather, his favorite music and more. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Getting caught in the comparison trap

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Last week I was in Anaheim, compare ourselves to these imCalif. with a colleague speaking ages, we feel quite inadequate and and exhibiting at a conference. The linger in the “What if?” mindset. The difficult feelings of not havvenue for the event was close to Disneyland. After work, RELATIONSHIPS ing what others have, or, even, what we had hoped we went to downtown to have by this age make Disney to have a bite to us question our worth eat, wander and people or become ambivalent watch. I was amazed about our life choices. at the number of adults This hypervigilance wearing Micky ears and BY JONEEN MACKENZIE about how others see us dressed in Disney cosand how we see others is supposed tumes. I was struck by how much to go away in adulthood. Accordadults are just overgrown children in an amazing and wonderful way. ing to researchers, social media Adults have the same needs as has created this lifelong adolescent children … belonging, affirmation, comparison playbook where we are prone to the pursuit of assignconnection, respect, care, love, ing a value to ourselves and our honor, and, at times, direction and lives. Since comparison is a funtimeouts. damental human impulse, there’s One of the things I find disreally no way of shutting it down tressing is that we, adults, sometimes act like adolescents when we completely. The effects of comparing ourcompare ourselves to one another. Do we ever outgrow this compari- selves to others depend on how we son trap? process information. Here are 10 Now that I am in my 60s, many secrets to mitigating the compariof my age-mates are comparing son trap. themselves to seniors in com• Celebrate rather than compare. Be happy when you see others mercials selling products for this doing life well. demographic. We watch scenes of empty nesters or retirees living • Allow yourself to be inspired and large eating sushi and drinking even motivated by others succhardonnay with their neighbors cess. on a sunlit patio in a perfectly • Start a gratitude journal and have a mindset of thanksgiving of landscaped 55 and over active what you have and who you are. community. All seem deliri• Pursue joy. Find meaning and ously happy, fit, well-dressed and happiness in the life you have rested. Of course, those people make more money, planned betbeen given. ter for their retirement and bought • Seek connection, not a compariproperty when one could actually son. afford a home in a retirement com- • Find ways to serve others. Make the world a better place. munity than we did. • Pursue your passions. If it is not commercials, we judge posts on Facebook and other • Utilize your gifts and talents. social media outlets, which is the • Affirm who you are and be kind rocket fuel of social comparison. to yourself and others. We see posts with someone our • In all things learn to be content. age strolling through the Louvre, For more information contact: the Amalfi Coast, or on an Afrijoneen@myrelationshipcenter. can Safari adventure with lions, org or go to myrelationship elephants and wildebeests. If we center.org.

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Interim Dean - Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing Karen Pennington standing with Immediate Past President Cris Finn, Master of Ceremonies Rick Crandall of KEZW’s “The Breakfast Club,” scholarship winners Nancy Gomez, Johanna Fuentes Pacheco and Anne Aragon faculty member Pamella Stoeckel. Seated – FON Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson Treasurer Sara Jarrett, faculty member and Jean Schroeder, associate professor.

A “Celebration of Excellence” for Friends of Nursing Heavy spring precipitation didn’t prevent Friends of Nursing (FON) from gathering at Lakewood Country Club for its 37th Annual Spring Luncheon to award 24 scholarships. Friends of Nursing was founded in 1981 with a focus of providing scholarships for students from the University of Denver raising awareness among non-nurses and educating the community regarding the nursing profession. Co-founders were Greta Pollard and Janet Pirkey. When DU phased out its School of Nursing in 1985, the organization broadened its scope to embrace the Colorado colleges and universities that award baccalaureate or higher degrees in nursing. They are: Adams State University, Colorado Christian University,

Colorado Mesa sity of Northern ColoUniversity, Colorado) won the Donald rado State UniPollard Scholarship. versity at Pueblo, The Patricia Carlson Metropolitan Memorial Scholarship State University, was awarded to Nancy Regis University Gomez (CSU – Pueblo). Loretto Heights Trisha Guess (Colorado School of NursChristian University) ing, Helen and received the Wayne T. Arthur E. Johnson “Dusty” Biddle MemoBeth-El College rial Scholarship. Cory of Nursing and Health SciHays (Metropolitan ences at University of ColState University) rePatron Sponsor LaFawn Biddle, orado – Colorado Springs, historian and president-elect Lola Fehr ceived the Verda Richie University of Colorado Memorial Scholarship. Pueblo), Amanda Schiechi Anschutz Medical Campus The Greta Pollard Scholar(Colorado Christian Universi- ship was awarded to Daniel and University of Northern ty), Audria Schmidt (Colorado Hohenstein (University of Colorado. Friends of Nursing ScholChristian University), Shelly Northern Colorado). Elhum arships went to: Christine Urioste (Colorado Christian Karimkhani (University of Anderson (Adams State UniUniversity) and Lauren WolColorado Denver) received versity), Talitha Appel (Unilenzin (UC Denver). These the Olga S. Miercort Scholversity of Colorado Denver), scholarships are funded by arship. Kelly Keefe (MetroAnne Aragon (University of FON dues, special events and politan State University) reColorado, Colorado Springs), the generosity of donors and ceived the Viola BaudendisIzamar Caro (Regis Univerinvestment earnings. tel Memorial Scholarship. sity), Alonzo Lobato (CSUKathya Bustillos (Univer- The St. Luke’s Alumnae Photo by Tommy Collier Fur and YSL vintage jewelry from Dan Sharp

Scholarship went to McKenzee Kemper (University of Northern Colorado). Kelly McClean (CSU-Pueblo) won the Georgia Imhoff Scholarship. Margaret Means (Metropolitan State University) was awarded the Ruth Harboe Memorial Scholarship. The Joseph and Ann Pfost Memorial Scholarship went to Perla Millan (Regis University). Johanna Fuentes Pacheco (University of Colorado-Denver) was awarded the Josephine Ballard Presbyterian Scholarship. The Fern Howard Scholarship went to Maria Purser (Colorado Mesa University) won the Fern Howard Scholarship. The Leila B. Kinney Scholarship went to Valerie Winther (Regis University). Aleiya Pence (CSU-Pueblo) was awarded The Friends of Nursing President’s Scholarship.

Diamond and Silk confirmed to appear at Western Conservative Summit

“We are proud to announce that Diamond and Silk will be speaking at the 2018 Western Conservative Summit,” said Jeff Hunt the event’s chairman. “If you saw the news recently, you probably read that Facebook restricted Diamond and Silk, deeming them ‘unsafe for the community.’ We’re excited that they will be bringing the truth to the Western Conservative Summit this year.” They will be

joining an all-star lineup that includes Kirk Cameron, Ainsley Earhardt of FOX and Friends, Attorney General Ed Meese, the House Freedom Caucus and many more. This is the largest gathering of conservatives outside of Washington, D.C. Two full days of stellar speakers, workshops, policy analysis, outstanding panels, priceless networking, exhibitor trade show and inspiration. “All to

advance faith, family and freedom for our future,” continued Hunt. The Western Conservative Summit is the weekend of June 8-9 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. Early bird pricing ends April 30. For further information: wcs18.com or 877-798-6467.

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Magellan Strategies shares polling information with CCRW David Flaherty, CEO Magellan Strategies shared information with Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW). He explained that the company has enjoyed tremendous growth in the business of prediction data marketing and it conducts polls all-around the country. Magellan has been in business 26 years and in Colorado for 12 years. He asked the audience if it thought Jared Polis was the automatic Democrat front runner for governor. Cary Kennedy might be the surprising choice and we all know now what happened. Democrat candidates, according to the company’s surveys, care about health care (including cost), ending gun violence, funding for mental health, rising housing costs and immigration – feeling the wall is not humane. “Why Gov. Hickenlooper is loved,” said Flaherty “is that he is perceived as helping Coloradoans.” He cautions candidates to

Brian Watson who is running for Colorado treasurer with Christina Whalen. Photos by Scottie Iverson

understand what voters care about and empathize rather than preach. The Democrats attract more women (three out of 10 compared to one out of five for Republicans). Female voter registration reveals that 35 percent are Democrat, 29 percent are Republican, and 35 percent are unaffiliated. Unaffiliated women determine the outcome. They view the world differently and their or-

Jessie Carrera, new volunteer coordinator for Arapahoe County GOP; Winfred “Win” Deal who is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner and Dahlia Weinstein who is running for HD 41.

der of concern is: health care (plans and rising prescription costs), education (know the pay scales because they care about teachers being paid more) and the cost of housing (not restricting growth, but a balance since population growth is driving everything.) Voter registration is declining. “It’s about data. Address the problem and do something about it,” said Flaherty.

Speaker Magellan Strategies’ David Flaherty, Aurora City Council’s Francoise Bergan and 18th Judicial District DA George Brauchler who is running for Colorado attorney general.

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JFS Executive Luncheon featuring Barbara Corcoran raises $481,000

Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul, business expert and investor/shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, entertained nearly 600 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Family Service’s (JFS) 14th annual Executive Luncheon held April 18 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. Before the program, chief-level sponsors attended a brief reception and photo op with Corcoran. As the program began, JFS interim president and CEO Debra J. Zimmerman acknowledged the event co-chairs, David Feiner and Rob Kaufmann, and the committee for their dedication and support, as well as expressed gratitude to JFS’s 155 staff members. Several members from the JFS community shared, through video, why they “Invest in JFS.” Shortly after, Corcoran took the stage and entertained the audience with her rags-to-riches story of how she went from growing up in a two-bedroom apartment with her parents and nine siblings, to selling her first real estate business for $66 million, and some of the business lessons she’s learned along the way. She also shared some behind-the-scenes tidbits about being on Shark Tank and what she looks for in entrepreneurs who ask her to invest. After her presentation, JFS staff members pitched their programs to Corcoran in a show JFS called “Just for Sharks.” Staff members Lisa Rincon, Doug Vega and Dicia Kemp pitched KidSuccess, JFS’s school-based mental health program; Lunchbox Express summer lunch program; and Preventing Homelessness to Corcoran and the audience of “sharks.” Corcoran was so impressed that she personally pledged $10,000 to each program, and master of ceremonies Jim Benemann followed up with an announcement of an anonymous $50,000 match. Attendees’ donations helped meet that match and the event grossed more than $481,000 to support the life-transforming programs of Jewish Family Service. More than 60 companies, organizations, foundations and individuals supported the event through sponsorships. Top sponsors include Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, JEWISHcolorado, Brent and Julie Morse, Mindy Levy Peckar and Steven Peckar, David and Anna Asarch, Dependable Cleaners, Jack and Celeste Grynberg, Charlie Gwirtsman and Nancy Reichman, Kris Family Fund, The Ernest S. Madison Family Foundation, MassMutual Colorado, Michele and Richard Right/ Katzson Brothers Inc., and ROI Equities—Jamie and Leanna Harris.

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Steve and Mindy Peckar with Barbara Corcoran at the JFS executive luncheon. FAR LEFT: Andrea and Scott Stillman JFS board members LEFT: Laura Michaels and John Keith LEFT: Debra J. Zimmerman, JFS interim president and CEO and Charlie Gwirtsman, JFS board chair. RIGHT: Steve Farber from Browstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and Renny Fagan CEO of the Colorado Nonprofit Association.

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BMW 640i Gran Turismo 2108 Nissan Titan King is sophisticated luxury Cab rules the road At the recent Colorado Auto Show, the Nissan Titan 1500 truck was judged “Truck of the Year” by the Rocky Mountain Auto Media organization of which I’m a voting member. The organization receives and reviews many makes and models of cars and trucks provided to the media by factory representatives. The Titan 1500 won the award for the second straight year. “Car of the Year” was the Toyota Camry and “Best Cross Over” vehicle was the Dodge Durango. A 2018 Nissan Titan pro-4x arrived this week to be road-tested with the knowledge that this Titan line of trucks were award winning. It is easy to see why the Nissan Titan trucks are winning awards with the many thoughtful features engineered and designed into these trucks. This Titan King Cab suggested list price is $43,400 with a list of favorable options reaching $50,720. First, the appearance is powerful with the “cayenne red” paint and black cabin leather seats with embroidered stitching on seats and dash is classy for a truck designed for hard labor. The truck sits high off the ground and one has to mount into the cabin of this 390 horsepower well-named “Titan.” The transmission extends off the steering wheel, with seven other optional speed controls on the manual gearshift. A simple push of a button, plus or minus, changes the gear selection without having to move the gear shift control. Engine power and transmission work well together. The truck is loaded with hitches, electric

power outlets, and a removable rear seat for further storage and expanded load capacity designed in San Diego for Nissan. This Nissan Titan “King Cab” will seat six with a towing capacity of 9,420 pounds and carry 1,620 pounds in the bed panel. The King Cab has a 6.5-foot bed length and tailgate illumination. The truck is assembled in Canton, Miss. with the engine assembled in Decherd, Tennessee. The 390-horsepower 5.7L engine produces 390 pounds of torque at 4,000 rpms. The truck comes with electronic locking differential that can be changed from four-wheel drive to two-wheel rear drive on the fly. The rearview mirrors are lengthy with split mirrors showing both far away and nearby view of the rear traffic lane. Something that should be added to rearview mirrors for all vehicles. The Titan is heavy and rides on a double-wishbone front suspension with a stabilizer bar, rigid axle, and leaf spring rear suspension with twintube shock absorbers for a comfortable and stable drive on all types of terrain and road conditions. There is a price to pay for a V8 engine and 390 horsepower in fuel economy with the metro drive mileage 15 mpg and highway mileage 20. This American-made truck has been judged a winner for two years in a row and is a very competitive vehicle for performance and price.

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shifting, just press the gas pedal and the car was a rocket. The leather seats were heated with 16 seat settings and four lumbar back controls. The Harmon/Kardon sound system was excellent and tuning was easy with the center console dial. A band control allowed for the XM radio station along with FM and AM stations. BMW provides the trunk lid that will open by brushing a foot under the bumper and up lifts the trunk with a push-button close. Really a nice feature with loads of groceries from King Soopers. Features include safety equipment that maintains the car within the white lines, warming light for passing cars, and radar cruise control. Advanced air bags including a head protection system. The 2018 Gran Turismo does not have a safety rating yet, but will be a five-star with all of the great brakes, lighting and air bags. The car has a feeling of power, safety and comfort at all speeds. Again, this is a car that really wants to roll down the road and the twin-turbo acceleration is stunning. The steering is very precise, race car quality in the drive on 19-inch alloy wheels, working with four-wheel ventilated brakes. Final assembly with German engine and transmission is in Dingolfing, Germany and entry into the United States at Jersey City. The BMW comes with a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty and the ultimate care maintenance program for the first three years, or 36,000 miles. This is a very sophisticated car that will be enjoyed by a driver who enjoys performance and the many bells and whistles of BMW technology and ingenuity.

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Amend the Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan To Adopt the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan by Reference Case No. LR18-001 PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County proposes to amend the 2018 Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan to adopt the 2015-2020 Arapahoe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, by reference, as an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The text of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is posted on the Public Works and Development’s Public Notices web page at http:// arapahoegov.com/1329/PublicNotices. The Comprehensive Plan is posted to the Public Works and Development’s Planning and Land Development page at http://arapahoegov.com/606/ComprehensivePlan-and-SubArea-Plans. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 15, 2018, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S. Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112, at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed amendment to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 or by calling 720-874-6650 or by visiting the County’s website at www. arapahoegov.com. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8254 ____________________________ Arapahoe County, Colorado Housing and Community Development Services PUBLIC NOTICE Arapahoe County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) staff is inviting public comment from 4/27/18 through 05/13/2018 regarding a substantial amendment to the 2017 Annual Action Plan and the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). The substantial amendment is adding two projects to the 2017 Annual Action Plan: 1. Funding City of Centennial – E. Littleton Boulevard Sidewalk Reconstruction. This project will remove public infrastructure barriers that limit access to Littleton High School from the south side of E. Littleton Boulevard, which will improve and provide a safe route to school. Up to $343,023 in CDBG funds will be used to fund this project. 2. Funding City of Centennial – Universal Design Renovation Grants. This project will provide grants to income eligible Centennial homeowners for need-based housing rehabilitation centered on universal design and accessibility improvements. Up to $100,000 in CDBG funds will be used to fund this project. The Substantial Amendment draft will be available for review by any interested parties or agencies beginning 4/27/2018 through 05/13/2018; individual requests for copies of the Substantial Amendment, as well as the submission of comments, can be made and/ or delivered by contacting Liana Escott at lescott@arapahoegov. com, or (303) 738-8066, or Jeremy Fink at jfink@araphoegov.com, or (303) 738-8062, or 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120, Attn: Liana Escott or Attn: Jeremy Fink. Published in The Villager Published: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8258 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-18-23 MEDICAL INSURANCE Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for a fully insured medical/Rx program for active employees, pre-65 retirees and post-65 retirees and Wellness offerings.

A recommended pre proposal conference will be held on May 11, 2018, 1:00 p.m., local time, Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Pikes Peak Teleconference Room, Suite G52, Littleton, CO. Vendors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-18-23) 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 May 24, 2018. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8259 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-18-36 GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES FOR PRECINCT 5 SUBSTATION IMPROVEMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to obtain General Contracting services, for the Precinct 5 Substation Improvements project at 1641 S Parker Rd., Denver CO 80231. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m. at 1641 S Parker Rd., Denver CO 80231, to discuss the Specifications and examine the facility and site. A representative of the Contractor must attend this mandatory conference to qualify to respond to this contract. This will be the only opportunity to view the site. This includes contractors and tradesmen. Contractors 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. The Contractor shall carefully examine the requirements outlined in the Drawings and Specifications prior to the pre-proposal conference. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-18-36) 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 May 24, 2018. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8260 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY COLORADO PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS April 27, 2018 Arapahoe County: Housing and Community Development Services 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80120 NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about, Monday, May 7, 2018, Arapahoe County Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and

Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), as amended, to undertake the following project: City of Centennial – E. Littleton Boulevard Sidewalk Reconstruction. This project will remove public infrastructure barriers that limit access to Littleton High School from the south side of E. Littleton Boulevard, which will improve and provide a safe route to school. Up to $343,023 in CDBG funds will be used to fund this project. The activities proposed are categorically excluded subject to 58.5 under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Arapahoe County HCDS, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Arapahoe County HCDS, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120, or jfink@arapahoegov.com, or (303) 738-8040. All comments received by Sunday, May 6, 2018 will be considered by Arapahoe County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION / RELEASE OF FUNDS Arapahoe County certifies to HUD that the Arapahoe County Community Resources Director (acting under the authorization of the Board of County Commissioners) consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows Arapahoe County to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Arapahoe County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Arapahoe County; (b) Arapahoe County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Region VIII, CPD Office at 1670 Broadway Street, Denver, CO 80202. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Don Klemme, Community Resources Director (Certifying Officer, acting under the authorization of the Board of County Commissioners) Published in The Villager Published: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8261 ____________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: THE HEATHER GARDENS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: HELEN E. PETERSEN; KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SUSAN RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP

Gina C. Botti #42005 Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 18CV030194 Div.: Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: HELEN E. PETERSEN You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: March 1, 2018 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By: /s/Gina C. Botti Gina C. Botti This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A PARCEL A: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, TO WIT: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/144TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENTS AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OR RECORD, EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED. PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 13635 EAST BATES AVENUE, APT. 205 (FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 25047 IN BUILDING NO. 201) NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, IN BOOK 23 AT PAGE 83 & 84. PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVIDED 1/48TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AREA OR SPACE IS LOCATED. TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS, OR OTHER APPLIANCES WITH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED. (3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGES WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BUILDING IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS,

SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN BUILDINGS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDING OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2, ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING STALL NO. 40 IN PARKING LOT NO. P-1 LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED PLAT AREA PLAN FILED OF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 13635 E. Bates Avenue, #205, Aurora, CO 80014. Published in The Villager First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: May 17, 2018 Legal # 8242 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 __________________ Plaintiff: HOA OF COBBLESTONE CROSSING IN HEATHERIDGE, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: MICHAEL A. MICHELOTTI; UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION; SUSAN RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. _________________ Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 2018CV030455 Div.: Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: MICHAEL A. MICHELOTTI You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: April 12, 2018 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By: /s/Gina C. Botti Gina C. Botti This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure

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CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Smoky Hill & Himalaya Intersection Improvements Project No. 17-01-02 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2018 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: GoodLand Construction, Inc. 760 Nile Street Golden, CO 80401 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 17-01-02, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”). 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Published in The Villager Published: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8253 ____________________________

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Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 26th day of April 2018 final settlement with Anderson Construction Company, will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the Public Works Facility Construction Project, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, April 26th, 2018, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims. CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8238 ____________________________

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The on again off again Rockies losses in short starts. These discouraging starts have rise or fall based on the success of put early strain on what is an their starting pitchers. That’s no excellent bullpen and its surprise. The real surprise overuse is beginning to is a discouraging one – of show. We should rememthe Rockies five starters only two, Chad Bettis and ber this is an extremely German Marquez have young staff of starters consistently delivered who made such a splash quality starts. Jon Gray in 2017. They proved has been erratic giving they have the talent and BY B.T. GALLOWAY up seven runs on eight the Rockies hopes to hits in five innings in make the playoffs depend his last start against the Chicago on their being as good or better Cubs. Tyler Anderson and Kyle than they were last season. Freeland have been plagued with Compounding the problem

strikeouts. Look for some shuffling in the lineup. Manager Bud Black and hitting coach Duane Espy are going to demand production. If veterans like Ian Desmond, Gerardo Parra and even Carlos Gonzalez don’t pick up the pace we’ll probably start to see some of the hot young hitters from Albuquerque come up. A prime example of this is outfielder David Dahl who is on the scene now and is already producing. Last week, the Rockies won the three-game series from the

Pirates at PNC Field. Then they returned home dropping two of three games to the tough Chicago Cubs. This week they have another three-game series at Coors Field against the San Diego Padres. Then they’ll face a tough road trip including series against the Miami Marlins, the Cubs and the hot New York Mets. It’s time to get it together or this will be a long disappointing season btgalloway@villager publishing.com

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forthcoming draft. It is predicted that with the huge investment in quarterback evaluations by the Broncos of all the top QB picks that they may indeed pick a QB with the fifth pick. The only smart move, however, is to pick the best football player available at the time of the pick. The best available will come from in order of desirability 1) Saquon Barkley, RB; 2) Quenton Nelson, OG; and Bradley Chubb, LB/DE. Arguably, there is one QB that Elway would likely choose at fifth, and that is Josh Allen. Compelling for the Broncs to draft a QB at fifth, there is more than a 50/50 chance that a QB chosen in the first five picks will be a “franchise guy.” Since 1990, 55 percent of quarterbacks taken in the first five rounds became Pro Bowlers (18 of 36) and eight

ended up starting in Super Bowls. On the other hand, running back Saquon Barkley (likely there at fifth) is a once in a generation running back and likened to the best running backs (Adrienne Peterson etc.) that have ever played the college game. Comparatively, since 1990 there have been 17 running backs picked with top five picks - and those all went on that year to improve by an average of plus four games in that same season - with about half of those teams going to the playoffs. Now you can see why this pick is so important for Elway and Company to get it right. It not only determines win/loss chances, it also determines the Bronco’s playoff and Super Bowl chances for the near term –and for the decade to come.

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has been the meager team offensive production. Once you get past Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado, the individual stats fall off the table. The Rockies rank 13th in the National League with a team batting average of .224. Their hits with runners in scoring position are close to the bottom of the list. They rank high only with team homeruns where they’re number one with 32 (most of which have been on the road) and a less desirable second place ranking with 217

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The NFL draft is next week – this is huge for Denver! The bottom line is this is the most important draft in the history of the Denver Broncos Franchise. We rarely have drafted in the top five as we are one of the few franchises with more playoff runs than losing seasons. Yes, the second-round pick of Von Miller in 2011 was monumentally important. But simply put – that pick was a ‘no-brainer,” It did, however, put us back in the ‘postseason business’- and netted us the 2015 Super Bowl victory where Miller was the MVP. The Broncos number five pick in the draft is a “brainer,” as for the first time in many years there

are four quarterback picks in the top five picks - and possibly up to six QB picks in the first round alone. That said, the Broncos have just procured their starting QB for 2018, one Case Keenum, who was the most efficient QB in 2017 and guided the Vikings to the NFL playoff game. Interestingly, it completely baffles me (and all other football analysts I talk to) that Minnesota could even consider letting go of a QB with the highest proficiency in almost every QB category, who was also the ‘engineer’ of what is now known as the “Minnesota Miracle” in last year’s NFL Playoff game against New Orleans. This was the first postseason game in

NFL history that ended with a TD being thrown for a win on the last play of the 4th Quarter. Keenum 61 yard score was also the second longest TD to win a playoff game in the closing seconds of the game. The only thing that came close was “The Immaculate Reception” in 1972 from Terry Bradshaw to Franco Harris (via Jack Tatum). How do you ever let go of a quarterback who did something like that? That would be like Denver firing Elway right after his ‘Helicopter” play against the Packers in Super Bowl 32. Anyway, Elway and company got their starter, and he is a winner. Which brings us back to the

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL GREENWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Greenwood Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled. The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: 2022

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I Dream of Jeannie 1968 TV, America turns to comfort-food TV BY MATT ROUSH ReMIND MAGAZINE

You bet your sweet bippy that 1968 was an unforgettable year in television. Though it was also the apex of one of the most turbulent and tragic eras in U.S. and world history, 1968 on TV was mostly about offering a giddy, great escape, adhering to traditional and fondly remembered formats like the Western and variety show. Still, TV couldn’t help but reflect the times, which most definitely were a-changin.’ Nowhere was this more apparent than on the hottest, and freshest, sensation of 1968: Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In on NBC. Opening the doors of its fabled joke wall in January, the chaotic Laugh-In brought trippy psychedelic irreverence into living rooms with the timeless rhythms of vaudeville shtick and shameless knock-knock — make that chicken — jokes. A launching pad for stars including Goldie Hawn, Henry Gibson, Judy “Sock It to Me” Carne, Arte Johnson and eventually Lily Tomlin, Laugh-In was oh-so-mod in its wink to the sexual revolution, with its graffiti-painted dancers in bikinis. Camouflaging its barbed political jokes in rapid-fire crowdpleasing routines that viewers found “ver-r-r-y interesting” and absolutely hilarious, Laugh-In was an instant hit, reigning as the year’s top-rated show with an average 31.8 million viewers. But even as The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour courted controversy on CBS and ABC paid lip service to the counterculture with the “hippie cops” of the trendy new The Mod Squad, America in 1968 was largely tuned in to comfort-food humor delivered by beloved entertainers. While the Vietnam War raged on, audiences got their jollies from the cornball antics of Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle,

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U.S.M.C., TV’s No. 1 sitcom. Spun off from The Andy Griffith Show, which transitioned in 1968 to Mayberry R.F.D., Gomer led the popular pack of down-home comedies that included the long-running The Beverly Hillbillies and its progeny, Petticoat Junction and the merrily twisted Green Acres. Lucille Ball, TV’s leading lady of laughter since I Love Lucy in the 1950s, was still going strong as a CBS headliner. The Lucy Show became Here’s Lucy in 1968, and Lucy Carmichael was now Lucy Carter, flanked by her real-life kids, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. Fictional family affairs were all the rage, including CBS’ Family Affair, with Brian Keith’s Uncle Bill and Sebastian Cabot’s Mr. French helping raise Cissy and the adorable Buffy and Jody. The enduring, endearing My Three Sons kept adding to its sprawling clan when newlyweds Robbie and Katie welcomed triplets in the fall of 1968 — three sons, wouldn’t you know. And after a long career in movies and music, Doris Day joined the CBS family in The Doris Day Show, an enterprise driven more by her need to pay off debts incurred by her late husband/manager, but “Que Sera, Sera,” we loved her anyway, and she stayed for five years. Magic and innocent sex appeal brought spice to Bewitched (starring Elizabeth Montgomery) and I Dream of Jeannie (starring Barbara Eden), and we were just as enamored with the more realistic New York misadventures of That Girl Ann Marie (Marlo Thomas). In the thriving arena of stardriven variety shows, a lost art in today’s culture, The Carol Burnett Show had just started its legendary 11-season run, making us laugh as the brash comedienne’s top-notch ensemble (Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner and later Tim Conway) cracked each other up. They joined the ranks of The Dean Martin Show, The

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Red Skelton Hour and The Jackie Gleason Show, with Ed Sullivan continuing to introduce all types of acts to America while Lawrence Welk provided bubbly champagne music for the ages. The Western, another favorite longtime TV genre that has mostly disappeared, was well-represented in 1968, with the Cartwrights of Bonanza and Dodge City’s Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke occupying slots in TV’s Top 10, proving that even a decade after the Western had peaked on TV (with 31 shows in 1958-59), our past could be just as potent as the present. Other Westerns upholding the tradition included The Virginian, Daniel Boone, The Big Valley, The High Chaparral, The Guns of Will Sonnett and the more fanciful The Wild Wild West. Contemporary crime dramas were gaining ground on TV. Dragnet’s Jack Webb introduced the patrolmen of Adam-12, and an exotic setting with a driving theme song catapulted Hawaii Five-O into a long run (that continues today in CBS’ reboot). Raymond Burr as Ironside, Mike Connors as Mannix and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in The FBI helped keep the peace. And though The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and I Spy

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Cheers to Supernatural for its most animated episode ever. Jinkies! The cartoon crossover of Sam and Dean (Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles) and ScoobyDoo and the gang was inspired, scaring up huge ratings and solving the mystery of whether a 13-year-old series has gas left in Baby’s tank.

bowed out in 1968, Mission: Impossible, The Avengers from the U.K. and goofy Maxwell Smart of Get Smart made spies look cool, even funny. On TV’s cutting edge, CBS’ import of the surreal The Prisoner made 1968’s box-office champ 2001: A Space Odyssey seem almost tame. Star Trek, never imagining it would have the staying power it enjoys today, broke ground with America’s first interracial TV kiss, between Kirk (William Shatner) and Uhura (Nichelle Nichols). NBC also made strides in diversity by casting Diahann Carroll

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Elementary returns for season six BY RICK GABLES CBS will premiere season six of its popular series Elementary Monday, April 30. The series stars Jonny Lee Miller as Detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson in a modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD’s most impossible cases. Initially sober companion and client, Holmes and Watson’s relationship evolved into a symbiotic professional investigative partnership. They are the top homicide consultants for Capt. Thomas Gregson (Aidan Quinn) and work regularly alongside Det. Marcus Bell (Jon Michael Hill). While coping with health issues and focusing on his sobriety, Holmes discovers a new ally in Michael (Desmond Harrington), a fellow addict who once found the strength to stay sober from Sherlock’s own words in past meetings. As Holmes struggles with uncharacteristic vulnerability, he fights to salvage his career and his friendship with Watson, which he values above all else.

ABC’s hit series Dancing with the Stars sets its sights on the sports world when it returns with a special all-athletes Monday, April 30. Ten athletes from all corners of the sports world will be teamed up with the show’s professional dancers and compete on the ballroom floor for a chance to win the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Hosted by two-time Emmy-winning host Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, the show will air live. The athletes will perform choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, as well as viewer votes. Hallmark Channel will premiere season four of Good Witch Sunday, April 29. In the premiere episode, With This Ring, Cassie (Catherine Bell) gives those around her pieces of jewelry that magically turn out to be just what each of them needed. Meanwhile, Sam (James Denton) is on a quest for the perfect engagement ring for Cassie and his search uncovers a surprising piece of Merriwick history. Meanwhile, in her endeavor to increase Middleton’s appeal, Mayor Martha (Catherine Disher) is on a mission to find a new place she can declare as the most romantic in town and is led to the most unexpected destination. Bailee Madison stars as Grace. AMC will premiere its new series James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction

Monday, April 30. The acclaimed filmmaker explores the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the Big Questions that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books and video games were born. Brought to you by the publishers of TV Guide, the ultimate TV resource packed with celebrity news and commentary on what’s new and what’s good to watch. Get TV Guide at 88% off the cover price: call 1-800-8661400 or visit tvguidemagazine.com. TV Guide 2018

Jonny Lee Miller as Detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan in Elementary.

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Crazy fast fiber Internet is coming to Centennial. Construction has started!

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Centennial, CO Fiber Network Phase 1 - Willow Creek 1 and 2 Phase 2 and beyond (to be announced)

E Arapahoe Rd.

Construction has started in Willow Creek 1 and 2

S Quebec St.

This is just the beginning of our network build here in Centennial and our goal is to wire the entire city with blazing-fast, economy-driving, job-creating fiber.

S Yosemite St.

We’ll be announcing future neighborhoods and the Centennial, next phases ofCO our build in early 2018.

E Dry Creek Rd.

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Willow Creek 1

Phase 1 - Willow Creek 1 and 2 Phase 2 and beyond (to be announced)

E County Line Rd.

Willow Creek 2

E Arapahoe Rd. S Quebec St.

S Yosemite St.

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Willow Creek 2

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