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A doe, a Deere, a darn good time The Arapahoe County Fair is coming July 26 thru July 29

A John Deere tricycle was one of the many rides for kids at the Arapahoe County Fair last year. The fair will be held July 26 through July 29. Please see story on page 10.

Residents voice opposition to Mercedes dealership on Arapahoe Road A contentious battle is brewing over whether a Mercedes dealer will be allowed to build a dealer-

ship on East Arapahoe Road in Centennial. The city council Aug. 6 will conduct a public hearing in regard to the proposal, which is highly likely to be attended by many resi-

dents in opposition to the dealership. There are suspicions by some council members that the opposition to the proposed Mercedes dealership is being orchestrated by

another Mercedes dealer, located in Littleton. Some council members say that the Littleton Mercedes dealer wants to discourage competition so close to Littleton. If a rezoning is approved, then

the new Mercedes dealer apparently would be located in the area between South Chambers Road and South Jordan Road, north of the Arapahoe County/Douglas County Continued on page 11

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CHV chip seal program begins

Cherry Hills Village Public Works has contracted Vance Brothers Inc. to perform Chip Seal Maintenance Operations for the 2018 Capital Improvement Program. Maintenance operations will be performed in the following sub-divisions: Charlou/Chamont, including Charlou Circle, E. Tufts Avenue, E. Stanford Avenue, and E. Radcliffe Avenue; Cherry Hills Farms East, including Cherry Hills Farms Drive, Cherry Hills Farms Court, Columbine Court, Fillmore Court, Elizabeth Court, Elizabeth Circle and Clayton Court; Cherrymoor, including Cherrymoor Drive and S. Vine Way; and El Camino north area, including Dasa Drive, Denice Drive, El

Camino North Drive and Charlou Drive (between El Camino & Holly). The contractor is scheduled to start this project the week of July 30 which should take about two weeks, weather permitting. Mailers have been sent out with more detailed information to all residents whose address are on the above-mentioned streets. The city will try not to inconvenience our residents any more than necessary to complete this project. For more information, you may contact the Public Works project manager at 303-783-2741. Thank you in advance for these needed infrastructure repairs. Project manager Ralph Mason.

South Suburban to host aquatics master plan public input open houses South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) is developing an aquatics master plan to evaluate current aquatics facilities and programs to ensure SSPR meets the needs of the community and remains a top provider of aquatics offerings. To help guide the direction of the aquatics master plan process, public input meetings were held in July and SSPR hosted an online survey for public input. SSPR gathered feedback and wants to share ideas on phase one of the aquatics master plan, which addresses the aging outdoor facilities at Franklin, Harlow and Holly pools, as well as share other recommendations for phase two and three of the plan. The community is invited to attend informal open

houses to provide feedback as SSPR develops specifics for the various recommended phases for the aquatics master plan. Consultant Counsilman-Hunsaker and SSPR staff will answer questions and provide information about the plan. There will not be a formal presentation; people may come anytime between the hours listed. Public input open houses will take place: • Monday, July 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m. – Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Cir. • Tuesday, July 24, 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. • Wednesday, July 25, 5 - 6:30 p.m. – Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd.

History Colorado announces new State Historians Council History Colorado announced the formation of its first State Historians Council in its 139-year history in Colorado. The State Historians Council will be led by noted historian and author Dr. Tom Noel, who will be joined on the council by respected historians from across the state. The new council will include Noel (University of Colorado Denver) as the chair; Dr. Nicki Gonzales (Regis University); Dr. Jared Orsi (Colorado State University); Dr. Duane Vandenbusche (Western State Colorado University); and Dr. William Wei (University of Colorado Boulder). The State Historians Council will reach across the state to aid in interpretation of the history of Colorado and the West. Through collaboration among historians led by the council, History Colorado will seek to support citizens of Colorado and visitors to the state by bringing the narratives of the state to the forefront. Since 1924, History Colorado has appointed a historian to work with the organization to preserve, interpret and share Colorado’s past. The role of the State Historians Council will be to provide even greater opportunity to expand the understanding of the historical perspectives, cultures and places of Colorado. Councilmembers of the State Historians Council will work with History Colorado to produce and share scholarship about Colorado and connect with more residents throughout the state. On Colorado Day, August 1 these changes will take effect and the new State Historians Council will be introduced to the public. The History Colorado Center celebrates Colorado’s statehood every year with free museum admission, performances and activities. Since 2016, Dr. Patty Limerick of the University of Colorado Boulder and the Center of the American West has served as the State historian. “Dr. Limerick brought great expertise to the role and helped lead the evolution of our exhibition direction,” said Robert Musgraves, chair of the History Colorado board of trustees. “We deeply appreciate Dr. Limerick and her service to the citizens of Colorado.”

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Be aware. Be prepared.

Colorado Tiki Boat offers tours on Cherry Creek Reservoir.

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Boat tours on Cherry Creek Reservoir A popular symbol of the Caribbean islands is now cruising around Cherry Creek Reservoir providing scenic and relaxing rides around the local lake. The Colorado Tiki Boat offers one-hour weekend tours to individuals and groups up to 15 passengers on Saturdays and Sundays. Accented by familiar island tunes and narration, the customized 28-foot pontoon boat cruises slowly around the shores of the in-town reservoir. Water skiers and jet skis race through the center of the lake while fishermen and sunbathers hug the shoreline. Bedecked in bamboo, natural thatch and topped by a rustic canvas shade roof, the wide, flatboat provides an affordable way to actually get out on the neighborhood lake that most residents see only by driving across The Dam Road. The tiki boat plan was created by area resident John

Edwards, who organizes the weekend Boomer Social Network dances and events for seniors at area hotels and restaurants. “Our seniors, many of whom once owned family boats, would like to get out on the water again. However, they don’t have friends with a boat and do not want to rent and navigate a boat for just themselves,” he explained. Last summer, Edwards had a small pontoon boat at the marina, but like all boat owners thought “I need a bigger boat.” On weekends, residents can reserve a space or just stand-by for the hourly tours. Additionally, they can bring their own food and purchase beverages at the shaded picnic area outside The Wharf area of the marina. For additional information and pictures of The Colorado Tiki Boat, visit the website at ColoradoTikiBoat.com.

Fire, floods, tornadoes, cyber security attacks, power outages, hazardous materials releases and acts of terrorism-all of these are examples of emergencies that could affect your organization. Are you ready? Emergency preparedness for leaders will be held Thursday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon as part of the CU worksop series that is held at the CU South campus, 10035 S. Peoria St. in Lone Tree.

The workshop welcomes leadership from local area businesses and organizations to begin developing plans and procedures to help you mitigate, prepare for, manage and respond to a crisis. Attend this workshop to ensure your business is ready and resilient in the wake of a disaster. There is a $225 fee. To register visit cvent.com/ events/emergencypreparedness-for-businessleaders/registration.

Centennial is third best place for firsttime homebuyers

With July being one of the top months for home sales and nearly 40 percent of 2017’s single-family home purchases made by first-time buyers, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2018’s Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers. Centennial came in third out of 300 cities. Other top Colorado cities include Thornton at sixth, Arvada at 17th, Greeley at 20th, Longmont at 23rd and Fort Collins at

25th. Aurora came in at 67th while the City of Denver is at 51st. Rounding out the bottom of the list is San Mateo and San Francisco, Calif., Flint, and Detroit Mich., and Berkley, Calif. To determine the most favorable housing markets for first-time buyers, WalletHub took the pulse of real estate in 300 cities of varying sizes using 27 key metrics. The dataset ranges from housing affordability to real-estate tax rate to property-crime rate.

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What a pleasure to live in Arapahoe County

We can all be glad that we live in Colorado and in particular in Arapahoe County. Listening recently to the various chamber and government leaders know that the county is growing at a rapid pace. Many residents are fleeing Denver to the suburbs at an increasing rate to find affordable housing and great schools. About the only area to expand is on the eastern side of the county. The growth now and projected for Aurora is massive. A new 20,000 home development near DIA will rival Douglas County’s Highland’s Ranch. The new Gaylord hotel is opening a 200-acre commercial retail strip adjacent to the expanding airport facility. Arapahoe County is on the move and our local government is doing a credible job of dealing with the growth and rising population. All of our cities within the county are diligent in working for their residents and government is dealing well with growth, traffic, zoning and law enforcement. The county recently published an Open Space Annual Report that was inserted into local newspapers. This report relates that in 2003 and again in 2011 voters approved a countywide quarter-cent sales and use tax to

support open space, trails and parks in the county. With these funds, the county has completed hundreds of projects and in 2017 the county spent $27 million on the outdoors. Some of the major accomplishments made from 2003 to 2017 include building and maintaining 61.46 miles of trails, 29 trailhead projects, 60 road and bridge crossings, acquiring 31,005 acres of parkland, 109 park projects and 8.69 miles of reclaimed streams. That isn’t all the county has accomplished with 66,760 people using the county fairgrounds, not including the fair. A 22 percent increase in public usage since 2016. The last county fair attracted 21,948 fairgoers for western heritage fun experiences. There are 575 elementary school children and over 1,445 open house visitors that experienced the natural wonders of the 17 Mile House Farm Park along the Smoky Hill Trail. The county was awarded $200,000 from History Colorado State Historical funds to preserve the historic 17-mile house. Other benefits of the open space funds include caring for all of the parks, trails and

Barbwire Bob The primary election season has passed into history with the twoballots being sent to unaffiliated voters in apparent success. Especially successful for Democrats with about 25 percent more ballots returned in the Democrat primary election statewide. The two governor candidates couldn’t be more opposite in platforms. One of the largest differences will be their approach to energy development within Colorado with Walker Stapleton a strong supporter of the oil and coal industries and Jared Polis moving toward more green energy in Colorado’s future. Healthcare, higher education spending measures will also highlight the debates. Stapleton has a driving incident in California years ago that he

land along the rivers and streams. In 2017, 175 acres were treated for noxious weeds and over 600 wetland plants restoring 24 acres of pasture and shortgrass prairie. The county has a large footprint going eastward as affordable housing development expanding eastward at a rapid pace. Aurora and Denver water have done a miraculous job of obtaining water from mountain rivers, streams and storage to have adequate water for present residents and future growth. If we have adequate snowfall and expanding water storage, we will have enough water for many years to come. Cities and towns in the county received $13.1 million of the $26.2 sales tax assessment for local projects and parks. The report says 93 percent of county residents cite open space as one of the reasons they chose Arapahoe County as a place to live. The outstanding school districts are also a major reason for residing in this county. Our present county commissioners are Kathleen Conti, Nancy Sharpe, Jeff Baker, Nancy Jackson and Bill Holen. This board runs the county without a county manager and they take their elected jobs very seriously. Continued on page 5

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needs to address and get that out in the open. Polis also has some personal issues that no doubt will receive some attention. But, voters will have a clear choice on the major issues impacting Colorado’s future. *** Both gubernatorial candidates have now selected their lieutenant governor running mates with Jared Polis selecting Diane Primavera, the CEO of the Susan G. Komen Colorado nonprofit organization. Primavera, 68, is a four-time cancer survivor and served eight years in the statehouse from a suburban Denver district. Walker Stapleton announced his running mate Lang Sias, a fouryear state representative representing Arvada’s House District 27.

Nobody asked me – but against our agenda.” Nobody asked me BY MORT REMARKS MARKS And - Cory Booker — but: Robert Meyer added, “We’re sick sent me the following and tired of the Conarticle, and as he pointed out, “It would be stitution sitting in the funny if not too serious National Archives, maand dangerous when nipulating everything Senate Democrats dewe do.” mand that the Supreme Nobody asked me – but: I received the Court nominee not be unduly influenced by U.S. Consti- following from someone who did not identify themselves but knows tution.” that I’m an old “senior” and would Here, for example, is what a couple of Democrats who took the appreciate the following because those of my generation do not oath to uphold our Constitution and cannot comprehend why had to say about our ConstitutionFacebook exists. The article readsChuck Schumer said “Time “That as a senior, I am trying to and time again, we find progressive laws getting struck down. And make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same prinit’s always the ones the Constitution is against. These right-wing ciples. Therefore, every day I walk judges don’t think for themselves, down the street and tell passers-by they just do whatever the Constitu- what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the tion says. And it’s time for that to night before, what I will do later end.” and with whom. I give them picElizabeth Warren pointed out that, “We need judges to be adtures of my family, my dog and of my gardening, taking things apart vocates of progressive laws, not people who will bow to the whims in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, of the Constitution, putting its driving around town, having lunch extremist’s values of freedom of and doing what anybody and speech and freedom of religion

Lang has written bipartisan health care reforms signed into law by Gov. Hickenlooper. He has served 12 years in the Navy as a combat pilot and TOP GUN instructor and retired from the military as a Lt. Colonel. *** State Representative Susan Beckman from Littleton has good things to say about Sias, whom she has set next to in the state Legislature for two years. “He really is dedicated to his job and works very hard,” she relates and is a huge fan of Sias. She spoke briefly about Sias at a Joy Hoffman yard party last week. Also attending was Greg Lopez who was a possible nominee for the lieutenant governor position. Lopez is pulling for the ticket

everybody does every day. I also listen to their conversations, give them ‘thumbs-up’ and tell them I ‘like’ them. And it works just like Facebook. I already have four people following me – two police officers, a private investigator and a psychiatrist.” Nobody asked me – but: Since I’m a recipient of literature concerned with seniors, Ted Martin said that “He was sorry to remind me of how old we all are, but the following will make you nostalgic:” “I think we ought to bring some of these phrases back. Our grandkids won’t know they are from the past.” For example here are some forgotten phrases lost words from our childhood. Words gone as fast as the buggy whip, and others that have become obsolete because of the march of technology such as “don’t touch that dial,” “carbon copy,” “you sound like a broken record,” and “hang out to dry.” The other day a lady said something to her son about a “jalopy,” and he looked at her quizzically and said, “What the heck is a “jalopy?” He never heard the word

and remarked how he enjoyed his statewide campaign and is supporting Stapleton. Lopez would have been my choice for the lieutenant governor position, but Sias appears to have a fine record but is unknown in statewide Colorado politics. In looking at both slates the year’s election is all about the Denver/Metro area. Rural Colorado is virtually left out of the state leadership ticket by both political parties. While the economy in Denver is booming, rural Colorado is still suffering from the energy and real estate meltdowns and declining agricultural prices. Bright spots are the ski areas, with a lack of snow impacted Continued on page 5

jalopy. She knew she was old, but not that old. Back in the old days, we knew we had a lot of “moxie.” We’d put on our best “Bib and Tucker” to “straighten up and fly right.” “Heavens to Betsy!,” “gee whillikers,” “jumping Jehoshaphat,” “Holy moly,” “we were in like Flynn” and “living the life of Riley,” and no one could accuse us of “being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a “pill.” “Not for all the tea in China.” Long gone are such words and expressions as “pshaw,” “the milkman did it,” “it’s your nickel,” “don’t forget to pull the chain,” “knee-high to a grasshopper,” “I’ll see you in the funny papers,” “don’t take any wooden nickels,” and “wake up and smell the roses.” Nobody asked me – but: Jay Davidson wanted to remind me that democracy is a state characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges. while a republic is a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them; a state in which the head of government is not a monarch or other hereditary head of state.

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

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QUOTE of the WEEK Patriotism is QUOTE of the WEEK supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. – Mark Twain

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Kindling Arapahoe County

Joy Hoffman, president of the Cherry Creek Republican Club and husband James, hosted a fundraiser for GOP candidates at their home July 12 in Greenwood Village. L-R: Joy Hoffman, Sheriff David Walcher, Assessor Marc Scott, Treasurer Sue Sandstrom, County Clerk, Matt Crane and James Hoffman.

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We should thank them for their service and be proud that we live in such a well-managed county and enjoy our open space privileges. Most recently in 2017 investments were made for kids to play in 11 parks, playgrounds and ballfield projects in Littleton, Greenwood Village, Aurora, Englewood, Bennett and unincorporated Arapahoe County. We should be proud of our local governments and the many people who are dedicated to their jobs and serving the public, including our law enforcement folks and county employees. A great place to live, play and work.

A large gathering of local Republicans raised funds for Arapahoe County GOP candidates at the spacious Greenwood Village home of Joy and James Hoffman.

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The Department of Space Force Does America need a sixth service branch?

The recent announcement by President Trump calling for the establishment of a sixth branch of the U.S. military named the Department of Space Force is already sparking a debate among defense officials and members of Congress. Trump argues that outer space will be the next new battleground suggesting the

separate joint branch will provide defensive and offensive space warfighting force to protect our space assets. While there is some support in Congress, the Department of Defense seems reluctant to move forward aggressively with the president’s proposal. The Air Force already has a separate command that deals with space issues: the Air Force Space Com-

mand established, in 1982. Space Command would be responsible for all space forces support, space control and force enhancement. These tasks include the launching and operational control of all military satellites, surveillance, negation and intelligence analysis. In addition, space command provides weather, communication, missile warning and navigation in support of the warfighters. In December, Gen. Jay Raymond, Commander of U.S. Space Command, was given an additional duty as-

signment to be the Commander of Joint Forces Space Component reporting directly to the commander of Air Force Strategic Command, the Air Force warfighting command. Opponents of creating of a separate sixth armed services branch devoted to only space with an offensive mission argue that all military services have some form of dependency on satellites and are not willing to abrogate their operational mission to a separate autonomous command. Even Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated in a letter to Congress last fall, “I oppose the creation of a new

military service and additional organizational layers at a time when we are focused on reducing overhead and integrating joint warfighting functions.” It is clear that the debate on whether to create a separate independent Space Force Department will continue for some time. I am not convinced that this proposal has any merit from a national security standpoint or fiscally wise to create another massive and expensive military bureaucracy whose functions are already covered in existing Air Force commands. Sorry Captain Kirk.

Jackson kick-off event for re-election Nancy Jackson has been a very busy and productive Arapahoe County Commissioner for the last eight years, and she is seeking re-election for a third term to complete some of her many projects and initiatives. She is an active member of the Board of the Aurora Chamber, the Aurora Mental Board, as well as countless task forces and committees here in Aurora. She chairs the state Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners board, which maintains the statewide crisis line for behavioral health, is

Secretary of the Board for the Aurora Mental Health Center and chairs the Behavioral Health subcommittee for the Arapahoe County Justice Coordinating Committee. Jackson is also active in issues of workforce development, sitting on the Arapahoe/ Douglas County Works! board and the Colorado State Workforce Council. At her campaign kick-off event last week, Jackson announced one of her goals for the coming year is to coordinate a countywide forum on homeless-

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the ski areas, with a lack of snow impacted the ski industry last season. Waiting in the wings is also a statewide ballot measure to increase state sales tax primarily for transportation roads and bridges. How well will a tax increase be received by voters?

*** The last elected Republican Colorado Governor was Bill Owens in 2002, a resident of Aurora. ***

ness, to include best practices and share resources across jurisdictions. Jackson is also working with a variety of local and state boards and committees to decriminalize mental illness and seek resources so that people suffering from behavioral health issues can be treated rather than incarcerated. Jackson plans to be actively involved in the development of Memorandum of Understandings with energy projects, ensuring the best possible practices to ensure clean water and air and

safe neighborhoods. Lastly, as a member of the local and state Workforce Development Councils, Jackson plans to work hard to promote apprenticeships, internships and on-the-job training to help people prepare for jobs that pay a livable wage. Jackson is a Colorado native, a former teacher at the Community College of Aurora, and a consultant for a number of area organizations. Every third Monday, Jackson has a coffee get-together at Panera’s on Iliff and Peoria at 7 p.m. Everyone is

Nancy Jackson welcome. To contact Jackson, you can email her at Jacksoncc4@gmail. com, or visit her website jackson 4Arapahoe.com.

Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney

In Aurora, the newly appointed mayor is a council member at large Bob LeGare who will serve until the next municipal election in 2019. The city is now going to appoint a successor to fill LeGare’s seat this coming week. Seventeen applicants have applied for the position with six in contention. Favorites are Timothy Huffman and Tom Tobiassen who both ran for the two at-large seats in the 2017 election. *** Tony David’s WildeFire Bistro is open and featuring nightly music from Tony and his famed

WildeFire band at the evening bistro-theatre. Stopped by Friday and met the bistro manager, Tony’s son Nick David, who is managing the food and beverage end of the new bistro. Now open for lunch and nightly hours until 11 p.m. Located at Parker and Orchard Road. Enter the shopping mall parking area and take two quick left-hand turns and there is the WildeFire signage and easy parking. Tony just donated $20,000 in meals and music to TAPS, the organization that supports the families of deceased active military service members.

*** The Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight campus is holding a grand opening Saturday, July 21 and 22 from noon to 5 p.m. both days. The new campus is on the south side of Centennial airport. The Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery is phase one of Wings Exploration of Flight campus. Enjoy a weekend of games, activities, music and aviation exhibits. *** If you’ve been driving West from I-25 on Belleview, you will

notice the new Ruth Chris steakhouse, and just beyond a short distance is the new Alpine Bank and Kentwood Moore building. New signage coming for the Kentwood Moore office and Alpine Bank located on the first floor. The bank will be holding their grand opening July 28 from 9 a.m. to noon featuring a complimentary breakfast and family Alpine has banks across fun. Colorado, starting in Carbondale, decades ago now serving many Colorado communities. ***

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Look before you leap.

Many in Colorado are gathering signatures to amend the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laws and constitution. But before you sign, we urge you to look a little deeper and consider the consequences. Did you know that some of these amendments would eliminate tens of thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity across the state? Not a pretty picture.

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The new economy is one where the consumer is in control: You can hail a ride, watch a movie of your choice and buy practically anything you want at the literal touch of a button. Call it the Amazonification of America. The on-demand economy has arrived in full force, and it’s disrupting every major industry from coast to coast. Finance has been able to resist some of the widespread and sudden disruptions that have transformed industries like media and retail, but it’s coming. In five years, personal finance will be different, and at the center of it, all will be the consumer. Here are some of the key ways personal finance will be transformed by a consumer-first model:

Automation

Banks have been hesitant to embrace automation, and for good reason. According to a recent survey, more people would allow a robot to perform heart surgery on them than manage their savings account. Apparently, people are really touchy about who has access to their money. But automation will ac-

tually allow consumers to have much more control over their personal finances, not less. And it promises to be a lucrative avenue for financial organizations. In the next 15 years, KPMG’s Cliff Justice estimates that “45 percent and maybe up to 75 percent of jobs in the financial services sector will be performed by robots,” creating savings as much as “75 percent for firms that get on board.” Chatbots are already starting to answer basic questions for consumers without the need for any human interaction. Things like basic balance and transaction inquiries are already being answered by software programs, and soon more complex questions will be handled by them too. Financial firms see what the future holds and are now starting to plant seeds for digital longevity. Bank of America, for example, has started to roll out its AI-powered personal finance assistant, Erica. Sort of like a Siri for finance, Erica promises to provide consumers with all of the information they need to have a clear picture of their financial health, and one day this could even include personalized investing or banking advice.

This automation puts the power, quite literally, into the consumer’s pocket. All you’ll need is a smartphone, and you’ll be able to instantly access what you need when you need it. No more long wait times on the phone, no more digging through endless documentation to find what you’re looking for. There will always be a need for a human, particularly for those big and complex events, but automation in personal finance will be a game-changer. The bank will come to you Imagine talking to your investment adviser in his office. As he speaks, a graph of your portfolio performance appears next to his head. You finish your meeting and turn off the computer. The need to visit a branch or office is quickly disappearing when it comes to personal finance. With augmented and virtual reality on the rise, contacting your bank will no longer be something to plan your day around, but something you can do when and where you want it. As Banking Tech points out: “If banks harness AR to make day-to-day banking more efficient, there are almost endless applications.”

Today we can already use our phones to snap photos of and deposit checks. Soon, we might be able to hold up our phones and easily spot ATM locations, or even figure out if you can purchase a house simply by holding your phone to the for-sale sign. Millennials are already three times as likely to open a new bank account on their phones than in person, according to the American Banking Association, and this trend will only continue. In the next few years, it won’t matter where you are, you’ll be able to have access to your entire financial portfolio in fractions of a second.

Humans at your beck and call

While software and bots will be doing a lot of the dirty work, humans will still be really important. If you’re considering buying a house, looking for a large loan or dealing with big life events, you still need another human to talk to. Emerging technology won’t eliminate humans but actually, make it easier to get in touch with one and receive advice. Automation will allow financial advisors to bots to work crunching data so they can put that

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SMA AP calculus students earn perfect scores Record fourth year in a row

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For an unprecedented fourth year in a row, 100 percent of the young women in Iswari Natarajan’s St. Mary’s Academy AP calculus classes received the highest score of five on the National AP Calculus exam administered by the College Board. A total of 15 students in the AP Calculus AB and BC classes followed in the footsteps of previous students

and, through hard work and thorough preparation from Natarajan, excelled on the rigorous exam. Although some may have worried about the pressure to succeed again this year, Natarajan helped them by focusing on the fundamentals she has relied on every year. She teaches beyond the content and spends a considerable amount of time building confidence in her students. “The heart of teaching math is to engage the students

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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton to unveil new name and brand

ealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton will unveil its new name and brand as part of its company’s name change and rebranding initiative. Beginning July 1, the inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be known Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton. The hospital will continue to provide the same high-quality post-acute care for patients overcoming a variety of major illnesses and injuries.

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states and Puerto Rico through 2019. All of the Company’s post-acute care service locations in Colorado will migrate to the Encompass Health name and branding July 1. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Serving patients throughout the Denver metro area, the hospital is located at 1001 W. Mineral Ave. in Littleton and on the web at healthsouth littleton.com.

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The 112th Arapahoe County Fair is just around the corner, July 26 – 29, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora. July 26 kicks off four days of family fun and entertainment with crowd-pleasing attractions like unlimited carnival rides, fireworks and main stage entertainment, along with new events and activities, homestead and an expanded kids’ corral with a

Splash Zone. It’s a summer bargain with pre-sale online admission tickets for only $10 per person. Tickets include unlimited carnival rides, rodeos and concerts on the main stage, two nights of fireworks, 4-H shows, tractor pulls, petting farm and more. New this year is the highflying Dueling Dogs, where dogs run, jump, swim and retrieve a buoy in a race against one another. If shopping is more your style, peruse more than 40 vendors or check out the new Gypsy Farmhouse

Market, a collection of local vendors selling vintage items and wares. Children will have a blast in the expanded kids’ corral with more free activities than ever before including a Splash Zone with kayak pools and 30-foot Slip-in-Slide. After cooling off visitors can play a life-sized version of the Hungry Hippo Game or try riding a bull for eight seconds or jump on an 1850s steam train and travel back in time. From pedal tractor pulls to the bubble zone, kids of all ages will love the variety of activities

offered in the kids’ corral. And don’t forget about the daily Magic and All About Science shows or the farm animals in the petting farm – both fair favorites. Fairgoers 21 and older can purchase tickets to the fifth annual Craft Brew Festival July 27 for $20 per person that features local brewers, food and live music. For the first time, a Home Brew competition will be held July 28 to determine the best-tasting beer from locals who have a passion for this popular hobby. A summer tradition since

1906, the Arapahoe County Fair is a time to celebrate our heritage. See rabbits, pigs and poultry in the east wing and horses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, goats and sheep in the livestock pavilion. “Save Big with Parker Pig” and buy discounted tickets online now for only $10 per person or pay $15 on-site. Parking is $5 per vehicle (cash only). Fair gates open 4 p.m. July 26 and 11 a.m., July 27 - 29. The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Events Center is located at 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, 2 miles east of E-470 at exit 13.

Mansfield Ave. area traffic meeting There will be a meeting July 16 at the Cherry Hills Village Police Station concerning traffic in the Mansfield Avenue neighborhood. This is a high concern for residents and the city council according to a letter sent to residents by Jay Goldie, deputy city manager/public works director. Goldie says the council wants to gather information from “residents on their

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Centennial approves rezoning for development BY DORIS B. TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The Centennial City Council approved on first reading the rezoning of a property at 7777 East Peakview Avenue after hearing a presentation by Planner Kelly Hickler. The rezoning is from Business Park 100 to Activity Center under the city’s Land Development Code. No one spoke in opposition to the rezoning. The vote was unanimous, 8-0, with Councilwoman Candace Moon excused from attending. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended the rezoning by a vote of 7-0. The property will be used for a four-story, 147-unit residential high-end apartment building, and also a one-story, a 3,000 squarefoot restaurant, a one-story, 2,200 square-foot apartment clubhouse, and a 2,300 square-foot outdoor seating area. A site plan will be reviewed at a future meeting. The restaurant will be similar to a “sports bar,” according to a representative of the project. Hickler stated there was a community meeting on Oct. 24, 2017. Four people attended and there were “no significant comments” opposing the facility. City staff recommended approval of the rezoning. In an unrelated matter, Councilwoman Carrie Penaloza stated during the time allotted for individual council members to speak that she was concerned about some of the council meetings

taking place at the city’s Eagle Street facility. She stated that a “little tiny tape recorder” used for the Eagle Street meetings is “not adequate” and the tapes are destroyed “pretty quickly” after the meetings. She stated there should not be meetings where the public does not have adequate access to the proceedings. In other business, the council: • Reappointed Mark Hamouz to the Centennial Election Commission, and also appointed Michelle Frett as a regular member and Michelle Hammond as an alternate member of the commission. Five people applied for the commission, and three were interviewed. • Approved unanimously a request from Arapahoe County to contribute $3,000 to support the county fair, which will take place July 26-29. • After the regular meeting, conducted a closed session in regard to “a personnel matter for which the employee has provided consent to the conduct of the executive session.” No information was available about the closed session, including what employee of the city was the subject. • Heard a report from Tim Scott, director of the Centennial Fiber Infrastructure, who stated that the Fiber Commission has held numerous public meetings. There was a discussion that Centennial is becoming known throughout Colorado for its fiber system. The fiber system is 27 per-

cent completed, with 73 percent still being constructed. So far, $3.6 million has been expended. Scott stated that more than 39 miles of construction on the fiber background has been completed. Construction is underway on remaining portions of the fiber network. • Discussed creating a policy for “open data” such as Little Rock, Arkansas has. The city will need to focus in the future on how to manage its data and present it to the public, Mayor Stephanie Piko stated. City Attorney Robert Widner stated that he will monitor to make sure that Centennial complies with state law, in regard to data. Piko stated that she has been asked to sign a “mayor’s petition,” which she refused to do because to do so would put the city “at risk.” It is important for cities to make sure they are “good stewards” of electronic media, she stated. • Heard a report from Widner, who stated that he had been elected as secretary/treasurer of the Colorado Municipal League and will be president of that organization in two years. • Received a report from Travis Greiman, public works director, in regard to the 10year Capital Improvement Program. Greiman stated that the city’s “needs do exceed our resources,” and there will be discussions about capital improvement projects in October.

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Tammy Maurer and Kathy Turley voting “no.” Absent from Monday’s meeting was Councilwoman Candace Moon, who had an excused absence. All council members except Turley indicated a major reason for delaying any decision until Aug. 6 was to have Moon present at the meeting. It appeared that some council members feared that a vote Monday night could be a 4-4 tie. Turley expressed disappointment that the council did not go ahead and conduct a vote on the proposal Monday night. Turley clearly was opposed to the dealership. More than 5,000 citizens have signed a petition opposing the dealership. Additionally, some citizens spoke in opposition to the dealership at the meeting Monday. Don Doerr, of South Xenia Circle, spoke on behalf of the Hunters Hill Homeowners Association, stating there should be no new car dealers on Arapahoe Road, otherwise Arapahoe Road “will look like Parker Road in Aurora.” Jill Meakins, of South Abilene Street, stated that there should be no more car dealers permitted on Arapahoe. Annette Jewell, of South Helena St, stated that with 5,000 residents signing petitions opposing more car dealers on Arapahoe, she said that the party wishing to build the dealership should not have purchased land that was not zoned for a dealership. In other business, Monday, the

council in its pre-meeting study session, heard reports from both the Youth Commission and the Senior Commission. Maddie Mercier of the Youth Commission was honored for her outstanding service. A recent graduate of Arapahoe High School, Mercier served two years on the Youth Commission. It was stated that the Youth Commission received favorable publicity from television Channels 2, 31 and 4 during the past year. In addition, the Youth Commission partnered with Arapahoe/ Douglas Works regarding jobs for teenagers. Paul Pak, a Cherry Creek High School student, gave a report on the recent activities of the Youth Commission and asked for help in establishing a junior-senior prom. Chris O’Mara, vice chair of the Senior Commission, promised that his group would assist in getting a junior-senior prom. Pack stated that the next event for the Youth Commission will be Dog Days with the city July 28. He also stated that the Youth Commission works with the Senior Commission on some projects. In February, the Youth Commission expanded its Teen Court, Pak stated. Councilwoman Marla Alston stated that she was extremely impressed with both the Youth Commission and the Senior Commission. O’Mara also gave a report, stating that the commission will co-host a senior job fair Oct. 5, with the Arapahoe/Douglas Works entity.

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Fall Citizens Academy application period open

District Attorney George OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Brauchler announced the dates for the Fall Citizens Academy. This free, seven-week Citizens academy will be held on conAcademy secutive Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 12 – Oct. 24. The event will take place in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Arapahoe County office located at 6450 EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 24 S. Revere Parkway in CentenDistrict Attorney's Office nial. 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111 Each class will explore the role of various members of This course is open to residents of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert & Lincoln counties. Space is limited and an the office in different parts of application is required. Candidates must pass a criminal history review. Applications are due by August 10. the criminal justice system. The academy will give students an in-depth look at what happens on a case between ered for attendance. Members of the time of arrest and postthe media and family of employconviction. In addition, attendees will get ees are welcome to apply. The application form can be to explore the different functions found on the website at: da18. of the specialized units within org/community-outreach/ the District Attorney’s Office, citizens-academy. including but not limited to the The deadline for applications Special Victims Unit, Economic is Friday, Aug. 10. Crimes Unit, Cold Case Unit, Please submit your applicaCrime Scene Investigations, tion one of the following ways: County Court and Juvenile JusU.S. mail: Office of the District tice. Students also will have the Attorney, c/o Mayra Navarro, chance to learn the intricacies of 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Cena jury trial. tennial, CO 80111; email: mnaLimited spaces are available. varro@da18.state.co.us; or fax: Preference will be given to ap720-874-8790. plicants who live in the 18th Once the academy is full, Judicial District and are first-time applicants will be placed on a attendees. Participants must be waiting list. Attendees will be at least 18 years old, complete an notified of their acceptance in the application and pass a criminal academy no later than Aug. 22. background check to be considFALL

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Slices of Life - Walk. Climb. Move! BY JILL PERTLER

Look around; they’re everywhere. Not smartphones, but they frequently work in partnership, like Fred and Wilma but in a less caveperson style. People wear them on the wrist like people used to wear watches, which they are, but that’s just the tip of the flintstone, dear friend. They’re known by a variety of names: activity trackers, fitness trackers, smartwatches – but they all do most of the same things. They keep track of, well, you. The little gizmo measures your activity. It counts the number of stairs you climb each day. It keeps track of a variety of workouts, your ability to recover after a workout and tallies how many steps you take. It even sets up goals for you and congratulates you when you meet them. GOAL MET! This is only the beginning. A tracker can monitor your heart rate, stress level, calories burned as well as quantity and quality of sleep – giving totals for light, deep and REM sleep. It also gives the number of minutes I am awake when I am awake each night. I was surprised it’s usually about three minutes and not the three hours I’d always thought. It pairs with your smartphone to tell you the temperature outside, access your playlist and

alert you to text messages and phone calls. As a bonus, it even tells time. Like a watch used to do. It’s also a bit bossy, telling me to “Move!” after periods of inactivity. Plus, while hopefully lessening the girth of my hips it makes me appear hip. Look at me! I am so serious about fitness I have to track my activities and workouts. (Or lack thereof, but you didn’t hear that from me.) It was fun and novel, wearing the tracker and knowing my heart rate and the number of steps I’d taken before noon. I found it impacting my behavior, which I guess is probably the point. After supper each night, I’d check my progress and if I was low on my steps or stair climbing, I’d find myself filling the evening with either of the above. My husband was curious about my newfound evening activities, “What are you doing?” “Got to get my steps in,” I told him. Then last weekend, we were at the lake – floating on the boat, as calm and lazy as could be. The next day, when I checked my tracker, it showed I’d been highly-stressed the previous day. “I guess I was stressed yesterday,” I told my husband. “Maybe I better relax.” “How do you know you were

stressed?” “My activity tracker told me.” He shook his head. “I think you’re relying too much on that tracker.” He had a point. So, I took it off. For a whole day. Cold turkey. For a full 24 hours, I had no idea how many steps I took or how much REM sleep I’d gotten. I didn’t know whether I was stressed or overtired or if my heart had reached its peak rate at all that day. I was back in the Dark Ages, like a caveperson, with no technology to tell me to “Move!” I was free. Still, I missed the feedback. Information is power. All those features in one little doohickey are pretty amazing. As long as you don’t let them get the best of you. Which I don’t think I did, or at least I like to think I didn’t – at least not that much. I could go on and on, but I better stop now. My tracker just directed me to “Move!” It’s time to get some steps in. And maybe a couple flights of stairs while I’m at it. Don’t tell my husband. Wink. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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crofinance Institute a community creating economic and social mobility through entrepreneurship. They help curious people transform into serious entrepreneurs through personal, business, and financial investments. The Commons on Champa is a public hub for entrepreneurship and is a first-of-itskind public, private, and nonprofit partnership that’s a catalyst for economic development in Denver. It is built on the three key elements of space, programming, and community to accelerate Downtown Denver’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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than 3,000 Salvadorans, constituting the third-largest foreign-born population living here. Those Salvadorans who moved to Colorado have brought traditions and values that continue to be passed on to new generations. Several characteristics of this culture are present throughout the city. “A Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Salvadoran Community” will explore these characteristics, such as music, art, dance, religion and foods. The exhibition will also highlight the 2017 opening of El Salvador’s consular office in Aurora, the only consulate operating in Colorado outside of Denver. The diplomatic office was the culmination of over two years of work by Aurora and Salvadoran policymakers, which included a trip by the late Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan to the Central American nation. In addition,

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Waterton Canyon one-day public closure Private event for Denver Water’s 100thanniversary celebration Aug. 10 Public access to Waterton Canyon will be closed Friday, Aug. 10, for Denver Water’s 100th-anniversary celebration. The private event will host current and past Denver Water employees and their families, stakeholders and distributors. Waterton Canyon will reopen to the public Saturday, Aug. 11.

“We’ve chosen to hold the event at the Kassler Treatment Plant, which was built in the early 1900s and is no longer in service because it is a staple of Denver Water’s history,” said Kathie Dudas, Denver Water marketing manager. “We’re also proud of what this operational facility has become for recreationist, and we appreciate their understanding and patience in allowing Denver Water to appropriately celebrate this exciting milestone.”

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Denver Water’s official birthday is Aug. 6, 100 years after Denver citizens voted to purchase the Denver Union Water Company and form what is now Denver Water. Hikers and bikers on the Colorado Trail should seek alternative access points, which can be found at coloradotrail.org/waterton, during this time. The public is encouraged to visit one of Denver Water’s other recreation areas throughout Colorado.

Denver came out in droves this past weekend to celebrate the eighth annual Denver County Fair. The fair-ly weird event celebrating Denver’s unique character and culture saw almost 20,000 people walk through its doors throughout the three days. The 2018 fair wins the blue ribbon for highest attendance in fair history. The National Western Complex was bustling with carnival rides, live contests and one of the largest poultry shows the fair has ever seen – complete with a chicken agility and costume contest. And no county fair would be complete without blue ribbon competitions, which showcased 633 of Denver’s best entries this year. The second year of Goat Yoga proved to be a fair favorite once again. The tally of 273 yogis and 60 goats was submit-

ted to the Guinness Book of World Records for authentication. The Denver County Fair also hosted its second annual DCF Beer & Wine Fest, presented by Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta. Nearly 1,300 guests showed up to sample brews from 30 local breweries and wineries. Wibby Brewing out of Longmont once again took the blue ribbon for “Peoples Choice” and will be on tap at next year’s fair. Miss Candy Warhol took home the crown of 2018 Miss Denver County Fair Drag Queen. The pageant, which was hosted by Kai Lee Mykels, drew the largest crowd of the weekend with its sassy commentary and colorful pageantry. For more information about all the events at this year’s Denver County Fair, visit denver countyfair.org.

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The “Families Currently, the state RELATIONSHIPS Belong Together” of the two-parent movement is noble family has gone the and very important way of pay phones. to this nation. This In the United States, should be a univerover 40 percent of sal battle cry bebabies are born outcause safe and stable side of a marriage. BY JONEEN MACKENZIE Out of those 60 perfamilies are good for children. The cent of couples who CDC Family Structure Study build a nest before having a reported that children living child, 43 percent get divorced. in nuclear families—that is, This leaves a lot of children in families consisting of two not “together with their famimarried adults who are the lies” or their fathers. biological or adoptive parents Fatherlessness in America of all children in the family— is at epidemic levels. 17.4 were generally healthier, more million children live in fatherlikely to have access to health less homes. care, and less likely to have This data is important to definite or severe emotional children. or behavioral difficulties than Poverty- Children in fachildren living in non-nuclear ther-absent homes are almost families. four times more likely to be

poor. Drug and Alcohol UseThere is significantly more drug use among children who do not live with their mother and father. Physical Health- Children of single-parent homes healthier, more resilient and are more than twice as likely to have social and emotional challenges and even commit suicide. Educational Achievement- Children living with their married biological father performed higher academically than those living in a single parent home or with a nonbiological father. 71 percent of high school dropouts are fatherless and have more trouble academically, scoring poorly on tests of reading,

mathematics and thinking skills; children from fatherabsent homes are more likely to be truant from school, more likely to leave school at age 16, and less likely to attain academic and professional qualifications in adulthood. Crime-Adolescents living in intact families are less likely to engage in delinquency than their peers living in non-intact families. Compared to peers in intact families, adolescents in single-parent families and stepfamilies were more likely to engage in delinquency. Studies reveal that if the number of fathers is low in a neighborhood, then there is an increase in acts of teen violence. Children living with two biological or adoptive parents were significantly less likely to experience sexual assault, child maltreatment, other types of major violence,

Enjoy tea with five legendary ladies The Centennial Senior Commission’s Centennial Active Seniors program is in full swing! This is a series of free programs for seniors in the community. On Thursday, July 19 spend the afternoon with five Legendary Ladies. Centennial Active Seniors are hosting afternoon tea with Women’s Suffragist Ellis Meredith — zoo manager, Mary Elitch Long — frontier

physician, Susan Anderson — frontierswoman, Calamity Jane and Maud Nelson — American Baseball Bloomer girl pitcher. The event will take place from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in the Centennial Community Room located at 7272 S. Eagle Street, Centennial. Everyone will also have an opportunity to learn more about Arapahoe County senior resources and future Centen-

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Birds of Prey Thursday, Aug. 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring grandkids, neighbors and friends for this amazing presentation and get up close with an eagle, owl, falcon and hawk. Weather

permitting, a flight demonstration is also included in this exciting event! This event will be at Centennial Center Park located at 13050 E. Peakview Avenue. Caregiving: How can we be more proactive? Thursday, Aug. 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m. This informative discussion led by nationally recognized caregiving expert and care-

and were less likely to witness violence in their families compared to peers living in single-parent families and stepfamilies. Sexual Activity and Teen Pregnancy-Being raised in a father-absent home raises the risk of teen pregnancy, marrying with less than a high school degree, and forming a marriage where both partners have less than a high school degree. This data is just a sample of why families need to be together. Where is the outrage and empathy for the health and well-being of children when it comes to family structure, marriage and stability? For more information contact: joneen@myrelationship center.org or go to www.my relationshipcenter.org giving for the genius author Jane Barton will discuss the journey everyone takes as a caregiver and/or care receiver. Learn how to care for yourself and others “by design, not be default.” All events take place at the City of Centennial Community Room located at 7272 S. Eagle Street. Visit centennialco.gov/ seniors to learn more about the Centennial Active Senior program.

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a man of distinction t the May 25, 2018 University of Colorado’s Anschutz School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony, it was with gratitude and in honor of his tireless commitment and valuable support to the field of integrative medicine, that Henry L. Strauss was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree. Henry Strauss was born in Hamburg Germany in 1927. In 1933 when Hitler came to power, Henry’s wise father took his wife and son and fled Germany. The family Bible dating from 1775 was among the few personal items with which they escaped. Quite miraculously, the Bible sits proudly on the bookshelf in Henry’s home today. The Strauss family arrived in New York in 1937 and within two years settled in Denver. With a population of 320,000,

The Strauss family Bible from 1775 is a treasured family possession.

Henry delivering a speech in Hamburg Germany. Henry has visited Hamburg many times over the years and recalls, “It’s a nightmare that evaporated with the dawn.”

Henry L. Strauss

and Integrative Medicine Collection of books at the University of Colorado Health Sciences library. During Henry’s many trips to China, he continued to purchase and collect hundreds of books on Chinese medicine, all of which he donat- Henry proudly receives his honorary doctorate degree from University of Colorado president Bruce Benson. ed to the library. In the late 1990’s, At the University of Colorado, Mr. during one of his visits, he met Joan. Joan Strauss has served as chairman of the was an interpreter at the time and had a Denison Memorial Library Leadership strong desire to do graduate work in the Council, on the CU Skaggs School of U.S. Henry agreed to sponPharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences sor her, they fell in love and Development Council and is a member married in 1999. Shortly of the CU Alumni Association. He also thereafter, Joan started her established the Henry Strauss Fund in own, very successful, interComplimentary Alternative Medicine. national adoption agency Two of the biggest messages Henry here in Centennial, which would like to leave behind are, “Take she still runs today.

“I have always felt there was so much room for the U.S. to be influenced by Chinese medicine.” – Henry Strauss worked as a pharmacist until 1955. He then launched a long and successful career as a real estate broker, developer and property manager. Henry met his first wife, Florence, at a New Year’s Eve party in 1958. They married and moved into their newly built first home in Englewood in 1962. Fifty-six years later, Henry still lives in this home.

Henry’s 90th birthday celebration with his wife Joan Strauss and warm words of a life well lived by Jared Polis, Colorado’s Democratic candidate for governor.

Henry remembers a streetcar down Broadway to Englewood. He recounts, “I felt as if I had been reborn. I had freedom and no worries about what was happening in the rest of the world. I was so grateful for the opportunity to move to Denver.” After graduating from East High School, Henry was drafted into the United States Army. He spent three months in Japan before being discharged for size reduction, yet he earned a good conduct medal and proudly stands as a WWII veteran. Returning to Denver, Strauss earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Colorado in 1951 and

Throughout his life, Henry had an interest in China and Chinese medicine. He had an opportunity to attend a medical conference in China in 1975. During his travels back and forth, he gathered a small collection of 10 to 15 books which covered the preliminaries of Chinese medicine. At that time, there were no books on this topic in the U.S.; however, according to Henry, “I have always felt there was so much room for the U.S. to be influenced by Chinese medicine.” Henry’s longtime interest in alternative therapies deepened when his wife Florence became terminally ill and passed away in 1995. Shortly after her death and to honor her, Mr. Strauss established the Florence G. Strauss Indigenous

Mr. Strauss was the 1998 Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 6th congressional district

The book collection is sustained by annual contributions from Mr. Strauss and his wife Joan. In addition, Henry has helped recruit a strong collection committee that provides advice, manages a lecture series and has introduced other valued partners. In 2009, Leonard A. Wisneski was the lecture series featured speaker on alternative medicine. Upon meeting Henry and learning of his library collection, Leonard graciously offered to donate his collection of 1,500 books on alternative treatments to the library. Henry was overjoyed and changed the name of the collection Henry and his to the Florence G. beautiful wife Strauss – Leonard Joan spending precious time A. Wisneski Indigtogether enous and Integrative Medicine Collection. Henry and Leonard are very close friends to this day. The collection has evolved to encompass more than 3,100 volumes and is now a unique repository of items on integrative health practices and culturally based therapies. As it has grown, it has also become a valuable source of knowledge shared with libraries across the country.

your health decisions into your own hands and don’t be afraid to try something new.” At age 90 he says, “I hope to live to age 100, and I hope the Health Sciences library will carry the torch when I am gone.” “As a writer for The Villager, I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to visit with and write a story on this remarkable man. My life is richer in many ways because I met Henry L. Strauss.” By Judy Carlson, Business Journalist

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Tips for living with low vision SAVVYSENIOR

Dear Savvy Senior, them maintain an independent What resources can you reclifestyle. ommend to help seniors with viServices include counseling, sion loss? My husband, along with training on who’s 76, has macular how to perform daily degeneration that has living tasks with low progressed to the point vision, and how to use that he can’t do a lot visual and adaptive devices and assistive techof his routine activities nologies that can help anymore, and has beimprove quality of life. come very discouraged. BY JIM MILLER They also offer guidLooking for Help ance for adapting your home that will make it safer Dear Looking, and easier for your husband to Unfortunately, there are around maneuver and can help him lo15 million Americans, like cate low-vision support groups. your husband, living with Some agencies will even send macular degeneration today. their specialist out to work with Over time, this progressive him in the comfort of your own disease can rob people of their home. central vision, making everyday To find a vision rehabilitatasks like driving a car, reading tion service in your area, call the newspaper or watching television extremely challenging. the American Foundation for Here are some resources that can the Blind referral line at 800232-5463 or visit VisionAware. help. org/directory. Or, if you use a smartphone or tablet, download Low Vision Help their VisionConnect app (see The best place to get help AFB.org/VisionConnect), which living and coping with macular connects you to all types of lowdegeneration is at a vision rehavision resources in your area. bilitation agency or clinic. TypiIf, however, you don’t live cally run by state or nonprofit near a vision rehabilitation serorganizations, or private eye care vice, you can also get help from clinics, there are more than 1,500 of these services scattered across an occupational therapist (OT), the country that help people who who can provide low vision training in your home. Medicare, are living with all types of unif prescribed by your eye doctor correctable vision impairments. or healthcare provider, covers Most state and nonprofit vision this. rehabilitation services are free or low-cost, while private clinics typically charge a fee or may accept Medicare. While vision rehabilitation does not restore lost sight, it does help people maximize their existing sight, or, if they have no vision, it can equip them with techniques and tools to help

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Another convenient place to find help for your husband is online at VisionAware.org. This free website, created by the American Foundation for the Blind and the Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation, is designed to

help older adults who are losing their sight. It provides information on eye conditions, along with dozens of practical tips and instructional videos on living with vision loss, including concepts for adapting your home to make it easier to navigate, techniques for traveling safely outside the home, and various tips on how to manage things like finances, medications and other tasks like cooking, cleaning, grooming, reading, writing and more. It also offers a comprehensive list of low vision products and technologies that can help your husband stay active and independent, including product reviews that are published in their online magazine called AccessWorld that you can access at AFB.org/ aw.

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Some other good resources that can help include the Hadley Institute (Hadley.edu, 800-3234238), which offers dozens of free online instructional videos to help the blind or visually impaired live independently. Ears for Eyes (EarsForEyes.info, 800843-6816) that provides free audio lessons that teach low-vision adaptive daily living skills. And Living Well with Low Vision (LowVision.PreventBlindness. org, 800-331-2020), which offers up-to-date information and free materials for people living with severe vision impairment. 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.

Assisted living—How do I choose?

SUBMITTED BY EASTERN STAR MASONIC If your loved one is needing more care than you can provide at home, it is probably time for assisted living. There are many factors to investigate so that you can make the most informed decision possible. Here are some things to consider: 1. Location: Make sure you choose a community that is fairly close to where family lives. If you choose something that is too far away, you will not visit as often, which can make your loved one feel isolated. 2. Size of community: Depending on what your loved one prefers, it may be advantageous to choose a community size that best fits your loved ones needs. Is your loved one very social or do they like to keep to themselves? Do they have mobility issues? Does your loved one have advanced memory issues? These are some of the factors that should be considered when choosing a community. 3. What type of care does the community offer? What are

the costs for additional care? What is the staff to resident ratio? Some communities offer more comprehensive care than others. Make sure you are considering future needs when choosing a community to prevent having to move several times to get the care your loved one needs. 4. Cost: Are the communities you are considering within your loved one’s price range? Make sure you review the financial situation so that you are choosing a community that you can stay in for the long haul. If finances are an issue, make sure you choose communities that offer Medicaid as an option, like our campus does. If the community does not offer Medicaid and you are running out of money, you will have to move. 5. Activities and transportation: When checking out communities, look into their activity program and make sure there are things that your loved one would enjoy. It should be a very hearty activity schedule with lots of things going on daily.

With transportation, be sure the bus is handicap friendly and that they go to popular destinations often, like King Soopers. You should also ask if they provide free transportation to personal appointments and shopping trips. This will help your loved one remain as independent as possible. 6. Finally, go with your gut: When visiting communities pay attention to the usual things (Is the community clean, friendliness of staff, are there activities going on, how do the residents look, etc), but ultimately go with your gut. If you are getting positive feelings, this is usually a go signal. If you are getting negative feelings, head for the door! The marketing staff here at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus is more than happy to discuss options and possibilities with families who are considering assisted living. Our goal is to help families find just the right fit. For more information on assisted living, please call us at 303 756-9489.

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Alzheimer’s Association veteran named to head Colorado Chapter After an extensive nationwide search, Amelia Schafer, a 20year veteran of the Alzheimer’s Association chapters in Colorado and Oregon, has been named executive director of the Colorado Chapter. Schafer has been instrumental in the development and delivery of programs and services that the Colorado Chapter provides to the 71,000 Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as the quarter of a million volunteer caregivers who assist them. Despite its relatively smaller population versus other Alzheimer’s Association

chapters around the nation, Colorado has ranked first in services provided to persons with early stage Alzheimer’s and first in classroom attendees, while ranking second in the total number of individuals served. After a short stint with the Association’s Oregon chapter, Schafer has served the past 17 years in Colorado, most recently as the senior director of programs for the Colorado Chapter. “By many measurements, Colorado is a role model for the nation in terms of the services we provide to our community – people living with this disease

Executive Director Amelia Schafer

and their caregivers,” said Jim Wilgus, Alzheimer’s Association regional leader for the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. “Amelia

has set a high bar for excellence in terms of programs and services, and we look forward to seeing her provide that same level of leadership to all aspects of the Colorado Chapter.” “We rely on the generous support of our corporate sponsors and the many individuals and families we serve for the funding that enables us to provide our programs and services at no charge, as well as to fund research for a cure,” said Schafer. “Beyond maintaining our high standards of excellence, I see my role as helping to share the message of the devastating nature of Alzheimer’s disease – both on families and on our medical and financial systems

– so that we can continue making progress and, someday, end this disease.” Through its statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer’s Association offers education, counseling, support groups and a 24-hour help line at no charge to families. In addition, contributions help fund advancements in research to prevent, treat and eventually conquer this disease. The Alzheimer’s Association advocates for those living with Alzheimer’s and their families on related legislative issues, and with health and long-term care providers. For information call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 bilingual help line at 800272-3900, or visit alz.org/co.

Two new leaders at Open World Learning

Changes at CNI As of July 13 some departments of the Colorado Neurological Institute will cease to operate. The Vollbracht NeuroHealth & Wellness Center, where rehabilitation services, clinics, counseling and education have been provided, will close its doors. The mission of CNI to improve the lives of those living with neurological conditions is anticipated to continue through the work of the neurological research department. The changes instituted at CNI will ensure that the vital endowment funds remaining in CNI holdings are protected for use in their intended purposes—research and care for neurological patients. The CNI community board of directors is committed to CNI patients, donors

and supporters, and is working closely with the larger community to assist all in a smooth transition. Like many nonprofits, CNI is winding down a major portion of its operations. However, several community entities have shown interest in taking over some of the patient services. It appears that research endeavors and clinical trials will continue in some form. It is unknown at this time what will continue and under what name, but all updates will be on the home page of the organization’s website: thecni.org. All patients, donors and the protection of endowment funds are a top priority at this time. Questions are being taken on the main number and referred onto the appropriate parties 303-788-4010.

Jen Kraft

Scott Stillman

OpenWorld Most more optimistic about Nate’s Learning (OWL) reability to build announced the apcently upon the strong pointment of Annie servfoundation Grenier Wright, ing as VP of Business created under vice presiDevelopment at immediate dent of Integrated People past CEO Lea EnterSolutions, LLC., as Ann Reitzig’s prise its chair to its board leadership and Soluof directors. “We to carry OWL OWL Board Chair OWL CEO Nathan are very pleased to Annie Grenier Wright toward an even Byford have Annie lead our more dynamic tions. before Yoh Services, board and look forward to her and impactful future” said board LLC. she held the position of contributions and insight,” said chair Annie Grenier Wright. “I Brett Wilhelm “Annie is a busi- executive vice president of busi- am honored to join the great ness leader who understands ness development at TriWorth. team at OWL,” Byford said, the power we have to reimagine Grenier Wright holds a B.S. “and look forward to working the way we can accomplish our from the University of Southern together to foster inclusiveness, mission. Her experience as a Maine in communications. leverage technology, and shrink business development execuNathan Byford has accepted the digital divide to build better tive and an industry disruptor the position as OWL’s CEO. opportunities for our students will be invaluable to OWL and “Nate brings exceptional exper- and their communities.” Opentise in strategy, finance, operaWorld Learning is an indepento our students we serve in this tions, legal and organizational dent nonprofit organization innovative, digital learning leadership. He is also incredibly that supports children’s school environment.” Grenier Wright, passionate about advancing success by tapping the power before this assignment with OWL’s mission. Together with of digital technology and peer Integrated People Solutions, teaching to develop leadership LLC., Annie was with Yoh Ser- the strengths that already make vices, LLC. from 2015 to 2016. our team great, we couldn’t be and ignite a love of learning.

Sam Zaitz

Rabbi Rick Rheins

Jewish Family Service announces new board members Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) installed new board members, Jennifer Kraft, Rabbi Rick Rheins, Scott Stillman and Sam Zaitz, at its “Celebrate JFS” event in June. Board members completing their service were Adam Agron, David Friedman, Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald, Steve Kris and Linda Loewenstein. Kraft has served on the JFS Development Committee since 2016. Rheins has served as Temple Sinai’s senior rabbi since 2005. Stillman joined the board

last fall. Zaitz joined the JFS Development Committee and has invested hundreds of hours and resources to JFS. The complete 2018-2019 board includes: Executive committee: Charlie Gwirtsman, KRG Capital Partners, Chair; Debra J. Zimmerman, interim president and CEO, Jewish Family Service of Colorado; Leanna Harris, Diane Sweeney Consulting, vice chair; Cary Chapman, Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management, second vice chair; Jason Cooper, Iris

Companies, treasurer; Jane E. Rosenbaum, community volunteer, immediate past chair; David Asarch, Monroe Group, Ltd.; Aaron Hyatt, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Laura Michaels, Mental Health Counseling, private practice; and Eric Pollock, Atreo Group. Directors: Jonathan Alpert, Westfield Company; Michael S. Asarch, Centennial Leasing and Sales; Ed Barad, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP; David Feiner, FEI Holdings; Gareth Heyman, MorEvents; Julian Izbiky, Izbiky and Associates PLLC; Carol

Karshmer, community volunteer; John Keith, Harvard Communities; Jennifer Kraft, Moving Traditions; Mark Krivel, community volunteer; Lorez Meinhold, Keystone Policy Center; Christy Morris, community volunteer; Mindy Levy Peckar, J & B Building Company; Rabbi Rick Rheins, Temple Sinai, Marty Rosenbaum, MRC and Associates; Jamie Sarché, Feldman Mortuary; Barry Silvestain, Community Volunteer; Scott Stillman, MassMutual Colorado; and Sam Zaitz, Legend Retail Group.

Julia Stone

Stone promoted to Kempe Foundation president and COO The Kempe Foundation is pleased to announce Julia Stone has been promoted to president and COO. In this new role she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Foundation. John Faught will remain CEO of the foundation, focusing on advocacy and strategic direction. Stone has been with the foundation since 2012.

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The heart of the matter at The Medical Center of Aurora A look at the cardiac program’s history with one of its founders The stuff medical dreams are made of

In December 1974, Aurora Community Hospital first opened its doors. It was built to serve the medical needs of local residents in what was a growing community outside of Denver. According to cardiologist Dennis Battock, M.D., “In those early days sometimes more doctors roamed the halls than we had patients to treat.” At the time, all heart cases that involved catheterizations or surgery went to downtown Denver hospitals due to the limitations of the small community hospital. This weighed heavily on Battock who knew there was more that he and his fellow cardiologists could offer the Aurora community. In 1985, Battock took a sabbatical to learn 2D echo in Switzerland and London. At a meeting in Geneva, he had the opportunity to discuss new types of medical services with Dr. Philip Serlin, a cardiologist from Tucson, Ariz. Serlin knew of a cardiologist, Dr. John Carroll, who had opened a successful physician-owned Cath lab in Arizona. At the time, this was a new and novel idea. Still believing patients needed access to full cardiology services at the Aurora hospital, Battock approached Jeff Holland, the hospital administrator at the time. While Holland agreed with the need, he suggested that if the cardiologists’ wanted a lab that bad, they should consider building it themselves. At the time, physicians did not typically own cardiac catheterization laboratories. In fact, there was nothing of its kind in Colorado. Turning to guidance from John Carroll, Dr. Carroll’s son in Tucson (and their business manager), Battock spent two years learning the process and figuring out how to make the lab work. The result was the opening of the Colorado Heart Institute in November 1987. Seven cardiologists and 15 primary care doctors invested in the opportunity to serve patients at the cath lab based at The Medical Center of Aurora. In addition, cardiac surgery began in Aurora one year later. “We didn’t know if it would be successful,” stated Battock, “but it turned out to be much better than we projected. We got referrals from around the city and the state,” Battock stated. In fact, the lab became one of the busiest cath labs in the state. From 1987 – 2007, one lab grew to four with more than 55,000 procedures being performed during that time.

Starting a physician owned lab was a first in Colorado and a very proud moment for Battock. As he explained, “It was a great thing to start and own the lab. We had our own employees. If we wanted equipment, we got it. We were financially responsible, but we made our own decisions. We were receptive to physician needs. Employees loved working for us. We had a great business model. The hospital was happy, patients were happy and we were happy.”

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History in the making

When Battock first began as a cardiologist, there was very little physicians could do for major cardiac events. Surgeons could replace heart valves and do bypass surgery, but everything was high risk. “We prescribed medications but couldn’t really fix anything,” he stated. For Battock, the golden age of cardiology was in the 1980s and 1990s when interventional cardiology came along. They began placing stents and inserting balloons, using defibrillators, performing advanced electrophysiology procedures, and replacing valves via catheters through Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, or TAVR. “When all of this could be done in the same lab, in our cath lab — everything changed,” he says.

Those changes revolutionized cardiac care. Drs. John Haas and Barry Molk performed the first successful coronary angioplasty in Colorado, with the Aurora Denver Cardiology team in 1982. In 2001, under the leadership and direction of Dr. Nelson Prager, The Medical Center of Aurora collaborated with physicians and EMS to develop the Cardiac AlertTM program. Now, the program is the national standard of care for treating patients who are experiencing a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Quality matters

Battock had an idea more than 30 years ago. An idea that he wanted better medical support in the Aurora community. He believed with better medical support he and

a team of physicians could help save more lives. His idea has grown into a nationally recognized institution. No longer is The Medical Center of Aurora a small community hospital. Today, a cardiac care tower stands to serve and care for the cardiac patients in the community and those that come from around the state and surrounding states to receive care at The Medical Center of Aurora. It is very rare to be at the forefront of starting a hospital and watch it grow. “It is like watching your child grow up,” Battock stated. He watched The Medical Center of Aurora go through several name changes and administrators, yet, according to Battock, the doctors, the patients and the staff are all “steady.” This is what makes it possible to create the quality team approach for which The Medical

Center of Aurora is known. No one person makes a hospital great, the team does, and when a team works together for a long time, they get better at their jobs. This is why he believes The Medical Center of Aurora has won so many awards for quality including Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, a Leapfrog Top General Hospital designation, two years in a row, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospital award, and many more. Battock explained how over the years, The Medical Center of Aurora stepped up in virtually all areas of specialized patient care including but not limited to radiology, women’s services, oncology, orthopedics and spine surgery. A new cardiac care tower opened in 2009, and the hospital continues dedicating resources in order to make positive improvements in all patient care areas. In fact, today the lab has grown to provide every type of cardiology procedure from diagnostic to therapeutic. Now wholly owned by the hospital, capital improvements continue in order to increase and maintain the quality of services provided. The Medical Center of Aurora is nearing half a century in operation. Many physicians made the hospital what it is today – through their quality work, exceptional patient care, research and determination, they helped the hospital grow and change from a community hospital to a nationally recognized world-class medical center. Specifically, because of the inspiration and determination of Battock in the area of cardiovascular services, the hospital has now established The Dennis J. Battock, M.D. Cardiovascular Center.

YOUR HEART. IN THE BEST HANDS. Rocky Mountain Heart Rhythm Institute takes matters of the heart seriously. Our experts provide focused, specialized care for arrhythmia diagnosis, treatment, education and support. And because the cardiac team at The Medical Center of Aurora is one of the most experienced in the region, we can help get you back into the rhythm of your life.

To learn more about arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation, or to find a physician:

AuroraMed.com/HeartRhythm

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The Legendary Ladies of Colorado

Lavender Festival

July 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. More than 2,000 lavender plants (nearly 1,000 in bloom.) Enjoy live music, crafts, food, drinks, lavender classes (advance registration recommended at chatfieldvol@ botanicgardens.org.

The History of Polka

July 24, 7 p.m. Join polka music performer Mike Schneider at Bemis Public Library for a lively presentation on the history of polka music along with live accordion music. The library is located at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Info: 303-795-3961.

Ballet Ariel’s Summer Showcase

July 26, 7 p.m. Dancing excerpt from their season of shows including ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and Appalachian Springs. The Summer Showcase premieres new dances by Ballet Ariel’s dancers and choreographers.at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, 2nd Floor, Englewood. Tickets, $10/adults, $5/students and seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Info: 303-945-4388 or balletariel.org.

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 upclose how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. South Denver Univ. of Colorado, 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. 303-315-9444, cusouthdenver@ ucdenver.edu.

Summer at Kent Denver Theater Performances

July 20, 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. and July 21, 5 p.m. Shrek, Jr. Kent Denver Arts Center Anschultz Family Theatre. July 21, 6:30 p.m. Knight at Dawn: A Magic Tree House Musiscal. El Pomar Theater at Kent Denver. July 26, 6:30 p.m. and July 27, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Kent Denver Arts Center, Lower Level.

Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series All shows start at 6:30 p.m; gates open

Outdoor movies at Infinity Park Stadium in Glendale

July 23, CoCo, Aug. 6, Black Panther. At brand-new 4,000 seat stadium-quality jumbo screen and booming sound system. Free. No tickets needed. Pack a picnic to enjoy on the grass or try food made by one of the local vendors. Bring blankets and chairs. Info: moviesatinfinitiypark.com Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with movies starting at 7:30 p.m.

Dragon Boat Festival

July 28 and 29, July 28, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. July 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. At Sloans Lake Park in Denver. July 28 is the traditional Opening Ceremony where monks from the Chung Tai Zen Center, California branch of the world’s largest, Taiwan based Zen Buddhist Monastery will bless the festival and Awaken The Dragon! The group is partnering with non profit organizations to raise funds for their local chapters. Please Leave your dog at home. No personal pop up tents. Check out the website of CDBF.org for for information.

CAMPS

Summer at KDS

Through Aug. 10. Kent Denver School offers full and half-day camps for kids ages 3-18 in technology and design, arts, athletics and academics. Learn more at kentdenver.org/summer.

July 28, 2 p.m. A dramatic presentation at Bemis Public Library featuring six actresses portraying unconventional women in the history of the Wet. Each actress has researched the character that she is portraying, written her own script and created a costume. The program will be produced by The Legendary Ladies, a group that exists to promote the role of women in the settling of the West. The libraries located at 6014 S. Datura St, Littleton. Info: 303-795-3961.

FUNDRAISER

Breaking Par for P.A.R. Golf Event

July 21, 6 a.m. event check in; 6:30 a.m. driving range open and putting challenge: 8 a.m. Shotgun start. Walnut Creek Golf Preserve, 10555 Westmoor Dr., Westminster. In honor of Gary Bass and those touched by Parkinson’s. $110/player. Register: ParkinsonRockies.org/BreakingPar4Par.

Walk to Raise Awareness For Children With Apraxia

Aug. 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m. At Clement Park to benefit children with apraxia of speech. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a very challenging & complicated neurological speech disorder in children. Info: http:// community.apraxia-kids.org/denver walk. The Walk is open to all adults & children. All proceeds will benefit important apraxia programs & research of Apraxia Kids.

Run For The Ring

July 19, York St. at Denver Botanic Gardens.

Aug. 4, registration begins at 7 a.m.; 5K run starts at 8 a.m. A 5K and Kids Fun Run brings together Barbara Davis Center patients, loyal supporters, and running enthusiasts to run for the brass ring - the cure. A certified 5K course and BoulderBOULDER qualifying race. At the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, 1775 Aurora, Court, Aurora. Registration: runsignup.com/runforthering. Cost $25. Info: 303-863-1200. Registration includes Run for the Ring T-shirt, coming chip (5K only), race bib, gift bag, awards ceremony, vendor expo and breakfast bites.

Englewood Garden & Water Play Day

10th Annual High Hopes Golf Tournament

CHAMBER

Englewood Chamber After Hours

July 24, 5-7 p.m., Cochino Taco, 3495 S. Downing St.

EVENT

Free Days at SCFD

July 21, noon - 2 p.m., A Free Community event presented by South Platte Communities United (SPCU) as a community service project & water day for youth. Field day activities: Gardening, tie-dye, water balloons, slip n slides, field games, flower craft. Free Chick Fit A at 12 30 p.m. At Co’s finest high school of choice, school field; community gardens, 300 W. Chenango Ave.

Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane, Littleton. Join the Children’s Diabetes Foundation for prizes, silent auction, and awards reception at the beautiful, newly-remodeled Columbine Country Club. Proceeds benefit the programs of The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation to raise funds for research, promote diabetes awareness and

Lunch AT CU South Denver

Wednesdays through Aug. 19. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Grill and Chill at CU South Denver’s $10 Backyard Barbecue. Whether you are an employee of a local business looking to get out of the office for a few hours or a community member looking to relish the weather with your kids, the BBQ is for you. Your choice of Angus beef burger, black bean burger, chicken sandwich or Hebrew National all-beef frank on a bakery bun or lettuce wrap. Plus, a freshly prepared side salad, chips and fountain drink. CU South Denver Univ. of Colorado is located at 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. Info: 303315-9444.

GRAND OPENING

Exploration of Flight

July 21 and July 22, noon - 5 p.m. Celebrate the opening of Wings Over the Rockies’ Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery, phase one of Wings Exploration of Flight campus at Centennial Airport. Enjoy a weekend of games, activities, music, exploration & flight as Wings Over the Rockies opens its second facility. Opening weekend pricing: Adults 17+ $5, Youth 4-16 $3 and Wings Members FREE. Immersive aviation experiences & exhibits, tours of Centennial Airport, modern aircraft, flight simulators & more. Location: 13005 Wings Way, Englewood - South side of Centennial Airport.

POLITICAL

Meet Your Arapahoe GOP Candidate

Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m. Arapahoe County Fab 5: Matt Crane, Clerk and Recorder; Sue Sandstrom, Treasurer; Marc Scott, Assessor; Dave Walcher, Sheriff; and Dr. Kelly LearKaul, Coroner. Info: 303-779-1115. Hosted by Tim and Kathy Turley, 7821 S. Clayton Way, Centennial.

PUBLIC MEETING

Colorado Republican Committee Campaign School 2018

July 14, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to run a campaign. Learn grassroots organizing, polling, direct mail, messaging 101, social media & rapid response, fundraising, raising the fund you need to win and campaign compliance. $75 attendee includes lunch at the Double Tree by Hilton, DTC, 7800 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. No refunds. RSVP cologop.org

RTD to Host Eight Fare Study Open Houses

July 16-26, Local meetings will be held July 18 at Englewood Civic Center 6-8 p.m.; July 23, Aurora Municipal Center 6-8 p.m.; July 24, Thomas Jefferson High School, 6-8 p.m.; July 25, Downtown Denver at RTD Administrative offices, noon - 2 p.m. Info: rtddenver.com. July 17, 6:30 p.m. “To Catch a Thief” is the title for LEA Hadassah’s program on senior consumer protection which is open to the community on at at HEA Synagogue on 3600 S. Ivanhoe. Maro Casparian, attorney, and director of Consumer Fraud, working within the At-Risk Adult Unit for Denver District Attorney’s Office will be the speaker. Senior fraud has reached epidemic proportions. There is an $18 charge for the program. Please RSVP by Friday July 13 to Joyce Koch at jkncisfan@gmail.com or 720287-1780.

SANCTUARY

Bible Buddies Summer Reading Club

Wellshire Presbyterian Church’s Kendall Memorial Library has a wonderful children’s and chapter book section along the back wall for children to 8th grade. Pick up a packet of info. soon. Awards given to children who participate and return logs by Aug. 19. Wellshire is located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd.

SPORTS

Casa Advocates for Children Fundraiser July 20, 8 a.m. annual golf tournament at The Ridge at Castle Pines. Luncheon and award ceremony at 1 p.m. Register: 303328-2248.

WHAT’S NEW?

A 35-Year Technology Leap?

The State of Colorado and all counties will adopt a new statewide motor vehicle computer system in August. All Colorado Motor Vehicle offices will be closed Aug. 1-3. Colorado Driver’s License services, both in-office and online will be unavailable Aug. 2-5. During the closures, you may renew license plates by online, at a renewal kiosk, or using the new Gov2Go app.

Developmental Pathways Mill Levy Report

Developmental Pathways 2017 Mill Levy Report for Douglas and Arapahoe Counties from July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017, is ready for viewing. This is a nonprofit agency created to serve individuals with developmental disabilities/delays and their families in Arapahoe and Douglas counties and the City of Aurora. The report shows how they utilize county tax dollars in the form of a mill levy. To read the full report visit dpcolo.org.

Hot Rockies top the Diamondbacks, sweep the Mariners The shaky Rockies team of by the revved-up Rockies June turned into a juggernaut including a 10-7 loss Friday, in July winning 12 of a 4-1 loss Saturday their last 15 games. and a tough 4-3 loss Their final homestand in Sunday’s finale before the All-Star as Rockies all-star break began with a shortstop Trevor Story long-awaited series launched a walk-off win over the Arizona homer in the bottom of Diamondback which the ninth inning. With included a runaway this win the Rockies BY B.T. GALLOWAY 19-2 blowout in record improved to Wednesday night’s 51 wins and 45 losses game and a solid 5-1 win in trailing the division-leading Thursday afternoon’s finale. Dodgers by two games. The Rockies July surge The Seattle Mariners came to Coors Field for the weekend has been the result of team effort as the young rotation series seeking some payback continued to dominate some for their recent series loss to tough opponents establishthe Rockies at Safeco Field. ing a combined ERA below That dream turned into a 3.0. And the Rockies bats nightmare as they were swept

BATTERUP

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

at 5:45 p.m. July 25, Melissa Etheridge; July 27, Chaka Khan; July 29, Guster.

education, assist families in need, provide scholarships, and sponsor activity for children and their families. Registration: childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/event/ high-hopes-golftournament. Cost is $375. Info: 303-628-5110.

have come alive throughout the lineup. The team batting average which hovered near the Mendoza Line (.215) in mid-May is now a respectable .258, fourth in the National League. Nolan Arenado continues to impress with his league-leading 24 homeruns and 68 RBI. But the real difference makers who have been the heroes at the plate are the guys who almost everyone had declared were bums by the end of May. At that time Story was batting in the low .200s and both Ian Desmond and Carlos Gonzalez were in dismal slumps struggling to get above .170. Lo and behold at the close of Sunday afternoon’s win

Story is batting .293 with 20 homeruns and 68 RBI. Desmond has become a real presence at the plate pushing his batting average uphill to .236 with 18 homeruns and 56 RBI. And finally, CarGo is starting to hit his stride raising his batting average to .280 with 11 homeruns and 41 RBI. This week Arenado, Charlie Blackmon and Story will enjoy a well-earned trip to the All-Star Game at Nationals Park with manager Bud Black. On Friday they’ll join the team in Phoenix for another tussle with the Arizona Diamondbacks. btgalloway@villager publishing.com

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LEGALS

FIRST PLACE Best Public Notice Section

2017 FIRST PLACE — Best Section

TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Dorothy Jones, Mike Jones, Lloyd M. Ashmead, Helen R. Ashmead, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, City of Aurora, Colorado Housing Assistance Corp. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 6th day of November, 2014, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG Capital Investments CO13 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOTS 39-40 BLK 12 AURORA HTS aka 1256 Lansing Street and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to FIG Capital Investments CO13 LLC; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Dorothy Jones for said year 2013; That said FIG Capital Investments CO13 LLC, on the 23rd day of October, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said FIG Capital Investments CO13 LLC, on or about the 7th day of November, 2018, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of July, 2018, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: July 12, 2018 Last Publication: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8407

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS UPDATED FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS) CASE NO. LDC18-003 PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing an amendment to Sections 1-505(A) and 12-2005.02(A) of the Arapahoe County Land Development Code to incorporate a new Flood Insurance Study (FIS), dated September 28, 2018, and to update the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 7, 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; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for an amendment to the Land Development Code, Case No. LDC18-003. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 4, 2018 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 A. M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 5334 S. Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton, CO; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for an amendment to the Land Development Code, Case No. LDC18-003. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe

County Engineering Services Division, 6924 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO or by calling 720874-6500, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8411 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com and/or Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month for Roller Auction and the last day of the month for Propertyroom.com. Both auctions are open to the public. If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8412 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-18-58 SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for snow removal services, to include plowing and sanding parking lots and removal of snow piles at various locations as specified within this document from a source that will give prompt, consistent and efficient service to the County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-18-58) 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 August 16, 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: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8425 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. PF18-002, COPPERLEAF NO 18 / FINAL PLAT PROPOSAL: South Quincy Residential Developers, Inc, owner, has proposed subdividing a 38.3 acre parcel known as Copperleaf Parcel K into lots and tracts for 122 paired home units (61 separate structures) and 117 single family detached units and supporting infrastructure. Parcel K is located northwest of the intersection of S Picadilly Street and E Radcliff Parkway NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 7, 2018 at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. PF18-002, Copperleaf No 18 / Final Plat. The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO 80120 at the abovestated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8426 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO P16-018, XENIA ST TOWNHOMES / FINAL PLAT PROPOSAL: 8850 Xenia, LLC, applicant and owner, is proposing a final plat to subdivide 1.48 acres at the southeast corner of East Mississippi Avenue and South Xenia Street into lots and tracts for 28 townhomes and supporting infrastructure. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 7, 2018 at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. P16-018, Xenia St Townhomes / Final Plat. The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO 80120 at the abovestated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board

that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Pax Moultrie, Reg. #37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8413 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE ST ATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 {303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:

Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 Fax (303) 636-1889

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Date: July 11, 2018 Kristi Erickson, # 50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-752-8989 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F)

THEALETTER STOVAL AKA KIMBERLY MODICA AKA THEALETTER STOVALL AKA LATEESE K. STOVALL AKA LATESSE STOVALL AKA THEALETTER L. ESTOVAL AKA THEALETTER L. MODICA AKA THEALETTER L. MODICASTOVALL AKA THEALETTER LATESSE AKA THEALETTER MODICA AKA THEALETTER SPOVALL AKA THEALETTER STOVALI AKA THEALETTA L. MODICA AKA THEALETTE L. MODICA AKA THEALETTA MODICA AKA THEALETTE MODICA AND ERIC STREET, SR. (DECEASED), Respondents. Pax Moultrie, Atty. Reg. #: 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Phone Number: (303) 636-1895 pmoultrie@arapahoegov.com NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No: 18JV285 Division: 23 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding THEALETTER STOVAL AKA KIMBERLY MODICA AKA THEALETTER STOVALL AKA LATEESE K. STOVALL AKA LATESSE STOVALL AKA THEALETTER L. ESTOVAL AKA THEALETTER L. MODICA AKA THEALETTER L. MODICASTOVALL AKA THEALETTER LATESSE AKA THEALETTER MODICA AKA THEALETTER SPOVALL AKA THEALETTER STOVALI AKA THEALETTA L. MODICA AKA THEALETTE L. MODICA AKA THEALETTA MODICA AKA THEALETTE MODICA is set for August 3, 2018, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH CHAMBERS ROAD, WEST OF SOUTH JORDAN ROAD AND NORTH OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY BOUNDARY FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) AND URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU) TO URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU) AND FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) AND URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU) TO PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set for August 9, 2018 at 8:00 A.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

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CENTENNIAL NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 16, 2018, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTH QUEBEC STREET AND SOUTH SYRACUSE WAY (7777 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE) FROM BUSINESS PARK TO ACTIVITY CENTER UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3324. by a vote of 8 in favor and 0 against. (First published January 19, 2018) By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8415 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 16, 2018 the Centennial City Council passed on

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 16, 2018 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH CHAMBERS ROAD, WEST OF SOUTH JORDAN ROAD AND NORTH OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY BOUNDARY FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) AND URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU) TO URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU) AND FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) AND URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU) TO PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8417 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 16, 2018 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-08 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OR PROCESSING OF NEW APPLICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL LODGING USE (E.G., HOTEL AND MOTEL) IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-08 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8418 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-08 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OR PROCESSING OF NEW APPLICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL LODGING USE

(E.G., HOTEL AND MOTEL) IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-08 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2018-O-20 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco. gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on August 6, 2018. /s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8419

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Cherry Hills Village City Council at the joint Public Saftey Facility, 2460 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. regarding a request by Kent Denver School, 4000 E Quincy Avenue, for the approval of an Expaned Use Permit Purusant to Article XX of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to Construct a Seasonal Restroom Building with Covered Patio next to the Existing Tennis Court. The application is available for review at the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or you may call 303-783-2721 for more information. Protests or comments may be submitted in writing to the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 or abergeron@cherryhillsvillage.com on or before the date of the public hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing. Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8424

GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:00 p.m., July 26, 2018 for the Yosemite Street and Fair Avenue Traffic Signal Project. The plans and specifications for the Yosemite Street and Fair Avenue Traffic Signal Project are currently available electronically via QuestCDN on the Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. The project scope generally includes the installation of a new modular traffic signal and minor sidewalk and curb and gutter modifications. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award,

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— Continued from page 21 — such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:01 p.m., July 26, 2018, at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Jeremy Hanak at (303) 708-6175. /s/ Jeremy Hanak, Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: July 12, 2018 Last Publication: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8403 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 6th, 2018 to Colorado Designscapes, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2017 Trails Rehabilitation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, associ-

ation of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO City Clerk Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: July 19, 2018 Last Publication: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8420 ____________________________ NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO The City of Greenwood Village invites proposals for: Dayton Well Improvements. The project goal is to provide design services for the

reconstruction of the Dayton Well booster pump station, which currently irrigates several City parks and streetscapes. The project will involve existing system analysis, alternatives development and recommendations for pump, vault, and storage tank renovations, and preparation of design and construction documents. Proposals will be received until 3:00 P.M. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112. Request for proposals can be obtained from the City of Greenwood Village website at www.greenwoodvillage. com/bids. The Dayton Well site is located on the east side of South Dayton Street, approximately 1500 feet north of East Orchard Road. A pre-proposal site meeting will take place at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 26. Due to limited parking availability on-site, street parking on East Dorado Avenue is encouraged. All interested parties are welcome to attend. This is not a mandatory meeting, however, it is the best opportunity for a site visit. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities or irregularities therein. Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the consultant’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. Published in The Villager First Publication: July 19, 2018 Last Publication: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8421 ____________________________

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121, by application dated July 05, 2018, has requested the licensing authority of the City of Greenwood Village to grant a Special Event Liquor Permit for 5859 S. University Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 to sell malt, vinous and spirituous liquors by the drink for consumption on the premises on September 07, 2018 (or September 14, 2018 in the event of inclement weather) from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Remonstrance, protests or objections regarding the application or the event are to be filed by July 30, 2017 with the City Clerk’s Office at Greenwood Village City Hall at 6060 South Quebec Street, 303486-5755, or by email at cityclerk@ greenwoodvillage.com. Should any remonstrance, protests, or objections be filed, a public hearing may be held August 06, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Name and address of the Pres/Sec of Organization:

highway driving. The next choice is NORMAL, then SPORT and SPORT-S- plus. All of the drive selections come from turning a knob at eyesight level above the dash. The ECO choice seemed powerful enough but climbing a mountain highway the Sport mode was exciting. All of the camera safety detection equipment provides early warnings for pedestrians, rear passing traffic in parking lots, lane change warnings and blind spot alerts. The Smart Stop Technology will stop the vehicle before hitting a frontal object that is one of the best new safety features in Toyota/ Lexus products. The beauty of this LS500 is the power and performance of a sports car disguised as a luxury sedan with leather, suede upholstery, and loaded with features and safety equipment. Lexus motto, “experience amazing” describes this LS500.

WOOD VILLAGE JACKIE EDWARDS LICENSING SPECIALIST Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8422 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT In accordance with state law, a proposed Amended Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Littleton Fire Protection District for fiscal year 2018. A copy of the proposed Amended 2018 Budget is available for public inspection at the Fire District’s Administrative Offices, 5890 S. Bemis St, Suite 101, Littleton, Colorado 80120. A Public Hearing on the proposed Amended 2018 Budget will be held at 4:30 p.m. on July 23, 2018, at 1221 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 at which time the Littleton Fire Protection District Board will take final action on the adoption of the proposed Amended 2018 Budget.

President: Kristina Scala, Event Manager: Mallory Sussman – 5859 S. University Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121

Interested electors of the Fire District may file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed Amended 2018 Budget.

Requests for information as to the application may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREEN-

By: /s/ Mike Jacoby Board Secretary

Published in The Villager Published: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8423 ____________________________

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Celeste C. Casey a/k/a Celeste Curran Casey and Celeste Casey. Deceased Case Number 2018 PR 30640 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 12 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Francis L. Casey Personal Representative 336 Inglewood Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15228-1555 Published in The Villager First Publication: July 5, 2018 Last Publication: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8395 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Delores Melicher. Deceased Case Number 2018 PR 30692 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Denver probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Marlys Lackey Personal Representative 5835 Enchanted Timbers Drive Humble, TX 77346 Published in The Villager First Publication: July 5, 2018 Last Publication: July 19, 2018 Legal # 8397

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The beloved singing cowboy led fans along decades of “Happy Trails.” BY JEFF PFEIFFER ReMIND MAGAZINE “[I] was always kinda partial to Roy Rogers, actually. I really like those sequined shirts.” John McClane’s (Bruce Willis) reference to Roy Rogers (a reference that led, moments later, to McClane’s famous “Yippee-ki-yay” line) in the 1988 action classic Die Hard is but one indication of how the legendary singing cowboy has permeated all areas of our popular culture. Even though the actor and singer died in 1998 at the age of 86, plenty of fans still remain more than just “partial” to him. Born Leonard Franklin Slye in Cincinnati in 1911, Rogers first found fame in music. After a few years with other groups, he formed the Western-singing Pioneers Trio in 1933. Eventually, they were given a new name: the now-famous moniker Sons of the Pioneers. The group became familiar in films that starred the likes of Gene Autry and Leonard Slye himself (who was eventually given the stage name “Roy Rogers” by Republic Pictures). Rogers’ first starring role in a film was 1938’s Under Western Stars. It was on that film that Rogers began forging one of the key personal and professional relationships in his life. He was asked to select a mount to ride in the picture, and Rogers opted for a palomino named Golden Cloud. The horse proved to be so smart and charismatic that Rogers eventually bought the trusty steed and renamed him Trigger. Trigger would go on to be one of the most famous movie animals of all time as Rogers’ regular co-star. Rogers found himself beginning another iconic relationship when he married Dale Evans in 1947. Their pairing as an onand offscreen couple lasted until Rogers’ passing over 50 years later.

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Cheers to Denis Leary for joining Animal Kingdom. Part predator, part protective father, the Rescue Me alum fits right in with the lowlifes of the gritty crime drama as Deran’s (Jake Weary) longMIA pops. We just know his scenes with Ellen Barkin’s always-savage mother-hen Smurf are gonna be off the leash!

BY PAUL HALL Summer movie season is in full swing and we have really been salivating for a big action disaster film. Never fear, fans of beating the heat in your local multiplex, Skyscraper is here to give you an action fix. This movie starts fast and refuses to tap the brakes throughout. Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson) runs his own security firm. A friend put in a good word and Sawyer is soon investigating a new building in Hong Kong, the world’s largest. If they get his seal of approval on the various fire and security systems, they’ll be able to open the rest of the building to the public. But sinister forces are at work behind the scenes. Sawyer has one last area to check before he signs off on the project, but that gets compromised and fire breaks out at the building. The fire was intentionally set, but our bad guys didn’t count on Sawyer’s wife Sarah (Neve Campbell) and children still being in the building. Nothing can compare to a parent’s motivation to protect their family. Sawyer works to get back into the building while Sarah ferociously protects the kids while inside. It will take all the ingenuity the pair have to save both children and themselves. I need to say this up front — this movie is crazy ridiculous, but I still dug it. OK, so let me explain. Plot points and even some dialogue are laughable. Johnson plays a character who feels like MacGyver

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Democrats dinner and auction scheduled for next month The 12th Annual Pat Schroeder Dinner and Auction will be held Aug. 25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Greenwood Village, 7801 E Orchard Road This years keynote speaker will be Michael Blake, a New York assemblyman and a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. He began his career work-

ing in the Michigan House of Representatives and for Illinois state Senator Jeffrey Schoenberg. He also helped to found the Atlas Strategy Group, which focuses on policy issues for communities of color. He has also served as the Iowa deputy political director for Barack Obama in the 2008 United States presidential election, and following Obama’s

NACCHO recognizes local health departments and leaders Tri-County Health included in honors The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), representing the nation’s nearly 3,000 local governmental health departments, honored local health departments (LHDs) in Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, New York, and Tennessee for outstanding achievements in demonstrating innovative ways to improve public health and safety. In addition, Rex Archer, M.D., MPH was honored with the Mo Mul-

let Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Tri-County Health Department was the recipient of the inaugural National Advocate of the Year Award. The awards were presented during the 2018 NACCHO Annual Conference July 11 in New Orleans, by NACCHO President Kevin G. Sumner, who said, “We applaud the passion, ingenuity, and success of this year’s award winners. They exemplify what’s best about local health departments around the nation. These dedicated professionals help millions of Americans live safer, longer and healthier lives.”

Allhealth Network announces partnership with Dr. Brené Brown’s the Daring Way Kickoff event features Cheryl Scoglio, certified Daring Way facilitator

Michael Blake will be the keynote speaker at the 12th Annual Pat Schroeder Dinner and Auction Aug. 25.

election to the presidency, Blake became associate director of public engagement and deputy associate director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. He served as the national deputy director of operation Vote for President Obama’s 2012 re-election. The VIP reception will start at 4:30 p.m. followed by a silent auction at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner only are $100. The reception and dinner are $135 then go up to $150 on Aug. 1. Tickets can be purchased at actblue.com or checks can be sent to Arapahoe County Democratic Party, 10730 E. Bethany Dr., Suite 240, Aurora, CO 80014.

AllHealth Network (“AHN”) has confirmed Cheryl Scoglio as the keynote speaker for The Daring Way kickoff event, Sunday, July 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Drive in Englewood). Please join Louise Richardson and Lee Brown for an evening of cocktails, hors-d’oeuvres and empowerment, while getting a taste of the Daring Way. This program is an empirically based training and certification program based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. The title of the event is “A Discussion of Courage and Vulnerability.” Scoglio will be talking about shame, courage, vulnerability, and the quote that Brown said that changed her life. She will share insights on breaking down barriers, showing up and living bravely. This event is part of the

AllHealth Network ongoing series of events about breaking down the barriers to getting mental and behavioral health early diagnosis and treatment. The series is called “Like Minds… Leaders Take Action.” This series has included discussions with Brad Feld, famous entrepreneur, on depression as well as discussions on mental health for women in the workplace. AllHealth Network is hosting The Daring Way training program for the region in late July. AllHealth Network is the first and only community mental health center in the United States to embed The Daring Way curriculum in its programs. The Daring Way is an empirically based training and certification program based on the research of Brown. To receive your $50 event tickets, please visit bit.ly/ daring-way or call Janet Myers at 720.707.6566 or email her at jmyers@allhealth network.org.