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Avery Roese of Littleton lobbing a giant emoji at corn hole target during the Turkey Leg and Wind Hoe Down July 20 in Littleton. More photos on page 14. Photo by Stefan Krusze
GV City Council struggles with cellphone towers and equipment At its July 2 meeting, Greenwood Village city council was asked to consider requests for telecommunications facility special use permits by Pinnacle Consulting, Inc. for Sprint, and Crown Castle/New Paths Networks, LLC for Verizon and T-Mobile.
Should a faux pine tree be used to house cellular equipment? Pinnacle’s request was for a 50-foot monopine, which is a cellular tower disguised as a pine tree, to house a distributed antenna system macro facility near the northeast corner of the Greenwood Community Church property on Belleview.
The proposed monopine tower would expand network coverage for Sprint customers in the vicinity. The church supports the plan. Council member Dave Kerber likened the monopine to a faux Christmas tree and asked why Sprint could not place their equipment on one of the church’s roofs, which two other
carriers had done years earlier. Pinnacle’s engineer answered that it would not work due to technical issues related to the other two prior installations. Kerber said later, about that, “Your representations don’t persuade me.” Other council members also wondered why it couldn’t go on the roof but were even more
concerned about the height of the monopine and questioned whether it could be shorter. The applicant said that the specific location in an area of existing evergreen and deciduous trees ranging from 23 to 38 foot-tall was based on the recommendation of nearby residents at a Continued on page 10
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Bring your dog and enjoy a picnic in the park! The Centennial Youth Commission is hosting a “Dog Days” event at Centennial Center Park this Saturday, July 28 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. with special canine entertainment! There will be performances by the Spotlight Performing Arts Center and the high flying
Colorado Disc Dogs and the versatile band The Fever will perform live throughout the event. Bring your own picnic or grab lunch from one of the many food trucks. TLC Meals on Wheels will be collecting pet food and pet treat donations for the pets of their customers,
so please consider bringing a donation for pets in need. Small pools of water will also be available for dogs to splash around and cool off in. Make sure to bring your well-trained and socialized canine companion on a leash to join in the fun! Discounted animal licens-
ing is also available at this event! By attending this event, residents may receive a 3-year animal license for the price of a 1-year license. Schedule of Events: 11 - 11:20 a.m. Performance by Spotlight Performing Arts Center 11:20 – 11:40 a.m.
First performance by the Colorado Disc Dogs 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Music by The Fever 12:40 – 1 p.m. Second performance by the Colorado Disc Dogs 1 – 2 p.m. The Fever’s second performance
Lee receives faculty honors from Trinity College Nadine B. Lee, of Centennial was awarded Faculty Honors for the spring semester at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. Faculty Honors are awarded to students with a semester GPA of at least 3.667 on four graded courses, with no individual grade below B-, and no incomplete grades pending.
July 26, 2018 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 3 The Berkshire Group broker/Owner Larry McGee, Kristal Kraft, Janet Marlow, and associates with The Berkshire Group.
Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher is one of Nancy Sharpe’s greatest supporters.
South Metro Denver Realtor association recognizes The Berkshire Group for its investment Association honors leading real estate brokerage during special check presentation ceremony
Nancy Sharpe flanked by fellow Arapahoe County Commissioners Jeff Baker and Kathleen Conti.
Sharpe seeks third term as Arapahoe County commissioner BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Nancy Sharpe is the type of person and politician who makes lifelong friends and supporters of everyone with whom she works and serves. A full house of 60 people came to the home of Denise and Mike Rose on July 19 in 99-degree heat to show their support for Sharpe’s run for a third and final (she is term-limited) term as Arapahoe County Commissioner. Before being elected to the Arapahoe County Commission, Sharpe served Greenwood Village on its city council from 1997 to 2002 and as its mayor from 2002 to 2011. In attendance were seven current and former GV city council members whose council service dates from 1993 through today, a span of 25 years. That is the type of loyalty Nancy Sharpe engenders. Dave Walcher, Arapahoe County sheriff said, “I have worked with Nancy Sharpe for eight years. She is an incredible supporter of law enforcement and a true public servant who really cares about her community. She doesn’t hesitate to ask the tough questions, but she is always reasonable and always fair.” Sharpe thanked her supporters, many by name. She said, “I will continue to work on public safety, especially for children, as well as the financial exploitation of the elderly and human trafficking, real issues in our county.” She went on, “We are limited by the Tabor Amendment, which I support, but it is a challenge. I have been on both the executive budget committee and the long-range budget committee most of my eight years as a commissioner. We are always focused on where we want to be in 10 years and what it will take to get there.” Among the current and former elected officials present
were fellow Arapahoe County Commissioners Jeff Baker and Kathleen Conti, Treasurer Sue Sandstrom, GV Mayor Ron Rakowsky, former commissioner Nancy Doty, and from GV city council Denise Rose, Karen Blilie, Candy Figa, Bette Todd and Jerry Presley. Local Republican worker bees who organize a myriad of fundraisers for multiple candidates, provide the refreshments, show up and also donate their money to the candidates, but stay in the background and are seldom mentioned, were there in force, because of their respect and affection for Nancy Sharpe. Among them, Andi Allott, Carol Waller, Bob Miles, Mary Wenke, Cindy Webb, Evie Ashmore, Jacque Ponder, Jane Ames, Pam Cirbo, Jewell Hargrave and James Hoffman. The general election is on Nov. 6.
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The South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) recently recognized The Berkshire Group real estate brokerage for its investment in the Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) during a special check presentation ceremony at SMDRA’s Littleton headquarters July 13. The Berkshire Group presented a check for $4,685 to RPAC, an amount that represented 100 percent participation by brokers with The Berkshire Group, or a $99 contribution per agent to RPAC, an organization dedicated to protecting the real estate industry across the United States. Broker associate Janet Marlow invested at the Sterling “R” Level ($1,000 contribution), and Larry McGee, broker/owner of The Berkshire Group, is both a Golden “R” investor ($5,000 contribution) and a member of RPAC’s President’s Circle. Acceptance into the Presi-
dent’s Circle requires contributions totaling a minimum of $2,000 made separately and directly to select RPACrecommended candidates. McGee presented the check to chair-elect Marcel Savoie and committee chair of RPAC Mary Ann Hinrichsen. “The importance of RPAC to the individual realtor member cannot be overstated,” said McGee. “The ongoing need to protect our business and overarching importance of protecting private property rights goes to the heart of the Realtor Association’s emphasis on political advocacy. The brokers at The Berkshire Group is strongly committed to believers in RPAC’s goals and they feel that a $99 contribution is a small price to pay for the benefits received.” Since 1969, RPAC has promoted the election of prorealtor candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: realtors raise and contribute money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by real estate professionals. These are not members’ dues; this is
money given freely by realtors in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political process. RPAC enables agents to support candidates that support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood. The Berkshire Group is a high performance brokerage staffed by agents who are dedicated to their client’s needs. The company was founded in 2002 with a platform designed to deliver superior, client-centric service. The Berkshire Group’s mission is to assist and guide its clients in the purchase or sale of real property by leveraging or knowledge, skills and experience to simplify and demystify their real estate experience, while striving to create the best financial outcome for the company’s clients and stakeholders. For more information, please visit theberkshiregroup.com. For more than 70 years, SMDRA has provided real estate professionals with the resources they need to help them grow and prosper in the real estate business. For more information, visit smdra.com.
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The Russians
In 1975 in the closing day of the Vietnam War debacle, I applied and was accepted as one of 13 American journalists sent to the U.S.S.R. on an exchange program. The majority of the other delegates were men and woman from major American newspapers, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Arizona Republic and my Craig Daily Press. I was the Craig mayor at the time and the Washington based selection committee must have liked the fact that I represented a small newspaper from way out West. This was a real adventure and was lifechanging for myself and my newspaper career. (I loved our Constitution and the free enterprise system even more after the U.S.S.R. experience.) The 13 of us were briefed at the State Department four-days before being sent to London to board a Soviet Aeroflot jet to fly to Moscow. We arrived in early October, late at night, and the city was foggy and pitch black. During our four-days of briefings, mainly about what not to do, and say, we embarked on an incredible journey that took us all across the former U.S.S.R., and even into far-away Siberia. We visited a teenage labor camp where thousands of young Soviets were building a hydroelectric dam. We were the first Americans they had ever encountered, and they threw a great evening party to welcome the Americans. The further that we traveled away from Moscow the less political the trip became. We were of course always accompanied by Communist interpreters and KGB officials. The Leningrad train trip on the Red Arrow Express was most enjoyable where we traveled overnight from Moscow to this famed city. Hitler attempted to take this city for over 300 days, posting a menu on what he planned for dinner in one of the leading restaurants. The people of Leningrad died by the millions and ate shoe leather in starvation. We visited Smolny, the hall where Lenin lived with his wife in a small oneroom apartment and where he started his rise in power. Lenin at that time was comparable to
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God in the U.S.S.R. with his statue and portraits in every building. A long line formed every day at the Kremlin wall to pass by his gravesite. As history now reveals Communism failed in his country and people as the statues and portraits were destroyed and the new Russian state emerged. We visited his home in Gorky and saw a radio given to him by Henry Ford who had a friendly relationship with Lenin. One lasting memory was watching the Nov. 7 parade of military troops and equipment parading across Red Square, watching the event from the wall not far from President Brezhnev. We were given flasks of hot wine in leather pouches in the below zero weather. We did not visit the Ukraine that was described by the Soviets as their “breadbasket” of rich farmland that produced their wheat. The Crimea was where workers and Communist leaders vacationed. They were two of the most prized Soviet states. What I learned in the six-week period is that the Russian people are much like Americans. They look like us and basically struggle to make a living. Everyone worked for the government in some grade level down to daily street sweepers. The blue-collar workers made more money than doctors. Journalists are paid the least. The country was drab, cold, full of history, and the crown jewels stored in the Kremlin were magnificent. Schools smelled of cabbage, had MIG airplane cockpits, and rifle firing ranges. Computer science was in its infancy, but they had some huge IBM basic computers. Seeing Swan Lake with the Bolshoi ballet inside the Kremlin Walls was a spectacular evening. We mingled with the Russian audience during the intermission, unobserved as they all smoked. I was still in the Army Reserves and they knew that about me, I think that at first, they thought that I might be a spy. Interestingly enough, I was offered that opportunity but wisely rejected the proposal. Their view of Americans was that we were all like the mafia, a violent culture with rampant guns and wild west cowboys and Indians. Their media painted Americans just like our media paints the Russians as the evil empire. Tit for Tat, so to speak. This media propaganda still continues to this day. As the weeks progressed the Russians became friendlier and we developed some trust and dialogue. They were and still are very
Jokes – politically incorrect
BY MORT With the disappear- REMARKS MARKS know from just me ance of radio comedy saying, ‘hello.’” and the advent of poWho would be so litically correct presincorrect as to ask sure groups, our comthese questions and munity lost its ability get the following answers? Q: How can to laugh at itself and you tell if a Polish the wonderfully diman is at a cockfight? verse people who - A: He’s the one with made America great – the melting pot of the world. the duck. In our present era of “correctHow can you tell if an Italian ness,” ethnic jokes have generis at a cockfight? A: He’s the one ally been driven underground, to betting on the duck? Q. How can where it no longer is acceptable you tell if the mafias at a cockfight? A: The duck wins. to tell even good-natured jokes The English ask this question about groups such as Jews, Catholics, WASPs, Italians, Pol- – Why do the Irish have potatoes and the Arabs have oil? A: The ish, Irish, etc. Irish got first choice. For example, in today’s world, no one would repeat a The “correctness” doctrine joke about a Jewish woman keeps me from writing about who is awakened in the middle the two Irish men who, one day, of the night by the ringing of while digging a ditch across the her phone. She picks it up, and street from a brothel, saw the on the other end is an obscene Protestant minister walk up to phone caller. He begins telling the door of the house of ill repute, look around and go inside. her in great detail all the perverted, sexual things he wants to “Ah, will you look at that,” do to her. says one of the ditch diggers to Then she says, “All this you the other. “What is our world
paranoid about their borders having been invaded 13 times by foreign nations including a brief incursion by the United States. We come to this past week with President Trump reaching out to Vladimir Putin and attempting to warm relationships between our nuclear-armed countries with nuclear warheads still aimed at major cities by Russia and the United States. Remember that Russia and the United States saved Europe from Nazi Germany and if Hitler had not invaded Russia, and Japan had not bombed Pearl Harbor, Europeans would be driving Volkswagens and speaking German. The Jewish race would be extinct in many places. The Russians respect military strength and like President Reagan, Trump has them worried and he has taken strong sanctions against them, far more than his predecessors. Yes, he did reach out to Putin and opened a dialogue with Putin describing them as “competitors.” In my lifetime, it was Communism versus Democracy. We won, they lost and the U.S.S.R. dissolved. What developed was a revised capitalistic form of Communism still lingering in North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba and China. China is now full of capitalism at the top levels. Certainly, Putin would like to restore Russia to former dominance, and he wants to be a major player on the world scene. I would hope that in the next Putin/Trump exchange our president will very clearly and publicly tell him to cease and desist any intervention in our election process. I believe that this message will be delivered loud and clear for all of the Trump-haters to hear. I told the Soviets we were a peace-loving nation and that we didn’t want any more wars. They, in turn, told me that we are the most aggressive military nation on the planet with military bases all over the world with troops stationed everywhere after World War II ending 70 years ago. Think about it from their point of view. We do in fact have air and army bases scattered across the entire world at a huge expense. The Russian bear is now a cub and the real dangers now revolve around terrorism, Iran, Libya, North Korea, the Middle East and ISIS. Russia and the United States should exist together in peace.
coming to when men of the cloth, are visiting such places? It’s bloody shameful” A few minutes later a Rabbi walks swiftly up to the door of the bordello and quietly slips inside. “Do you believe what we’re seeing here, Paddy?” says the ditch digger. No wonder the young people of today are so confused, with the example the clergymen are setting for them. It’s a disgrace. Next, a Catholic priest quickly enters the house. Ah, what a pity,” says the ditch digger to his friend, “one of the poor, girls must be dying.” And, who today would be so “incorrect” as to laugh at something like this. A young woman was sitting at a bar with the letter N.O.M., on her tee shirt. A gentleman sitting nearby asked her what does “N.O.M.” stand for. “Nymph-o-mania,” she replied, and incidentally I’ve just completed a personal survey that proved the best lovers are American Indians, Jewish men and
Southern red necks. “The young woman then politely asked the man, “What’s your name,” to which he replied, “I’m Tonto, Red Feather Goldberg, but my friends all call me Bubba.” And finally, there’s the story of the three sales girls who during their coffee break were considering what kind of man they’d prefer being shipwrecked with on a desert island. “I’d want a fellow who was a wonderful conversationalist,” said the first. – “That would be nice,” said the second, “But I’d rather have a guy who knew how to hunt and could cook the things he caught.” The third smiled and said, “I’d settle for a good obstetrician.” Eighty years ago, the following would have been considered incorrect by far too many people, but today it’s more than acceptable. Q. What do you call removing a splinter from a Nazi’s, rear end- A. Brain surgery!
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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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I’m just tired Barbwire Bob
Fifty-one years ago, I along with nearly 600,000 other soldiers were risking our lives in the jungles of Vietnam to protect Asia’s democracies from being subjugated into the Chinese and Russian sphere of totalitarian communism. The North Vietnamese Communist government was receiving a majority of its military supplies from Communist China and the Soviet Union. These supplies were used to kill American soldiers. I don’t subscribe to any of the conspiracies circulated by either the political left or right that blame President Johnson and many of his senior advisors for the loss of Vietnam. The history of Vietnam is replete with examples of foreign armies failing to suppress the natural urge of the Vietnamese people to effectively throw off the yoke of colonialism. Russian policy of Communist domination of the world has not changed since Vladimir Lenin departed Paris by train to seize power in the new Soviet Union in 1917. Vladimir Putin mirrors those goals in his despicable policies of interfering with the election processes of West democracies in an effort to support candidates more favorable to Russia’s goals and brutally suppressing any internal opposition to his reckless policies. U.S. intelligence agencies have unanimously concluded that Russian agents under the direct orders of Putin did and continue to mount a coordinated cyber campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election by favoring Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton. As a disabled Vietnam veteran, I was shocked at seeing a United States’ president standing with a Russian totalitarian dictator saying that our national security was wrong in finding that Putin attempted to influence the 2016 presidential elections. Frankly, I’m tired of watching the president supporting an enemy of Western democracy and a communist leader who authorizes the military invasion of Ukraine and the occupation of Crimea. I’m tired of seeing children ripped from the arms of their immigrant parents and thrown into fenced cages with no place to sleep except a concert floor. I’m tired of hearing the president dismissing and denigrating our military and intelligence leaders and universally ignoring their advice in national security matters I’m tired of watching the president promoting his business interests and personally benefiting financially in clear violation of the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. I’m tired of seeing our na-
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Freda, Gerri and I attended the media briefing at the new Wings Over The Rockies “Exploration Of Flight” at the 19,000-sq. ft. Bowing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery on the South side of Centennial airport. The official opening was this past Wednesday and the facility will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at noon. The mission statement tells the story, “Educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.” The building has a donor wall just inside the front door laden with prominent Villager names; one special friend was the late Carl Williams who loved to fly his plane around Colorado, providing cable television to rural communities. Many other well-known names and corporations have provided millions of dollars for this gallery, the first of other facilities including a new Cherry Creek High School
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aimed at flight curriculum and a new junior high charter school. Located on the far south side of the airport one must go down Potomac and circle around the south side of the airport to gain entry. There is a minimal admission charge but well worth for the aviation Gallery adventures. I crashed the flight simulator on landing which was embarrassing since I have a pilot’s license. Take the test flight and see if you can land the plane safely. *** You can find Freda’s coverage in this issue of The Villager. She is back from a tour of Ireland. So, glad to have her back and we even gave her credit for Doris’s story on the car dealership on Arapahoe Road last week. Anyway, we have some great reporters covering the news. I’m just getting to know Maj. Gen. USAF (Ret.) John L. Barry who is the brains and driving force behind the
Wings Over The Rockies and the new Exploration of Flight expansion by the wing’s group. This is a very big deal for the future of flight and the training of thousands of new pilots that will be needed in the very near future. Great work that leads the nation in this project right here in our backyard. *** I enjoyed a hamburger at Tony David’s new WildeFire Bistro Monday night as he has launched his new social club and musical bistro with a huge stage of nightly live country western music and entertainment. He has a full menu and is now open for lunch. One has to travel up or down Parker Road to Orchard Road, enter the small shopping center and take two short left-hand turns and there is the sign with parking right out front. Tony’s son Nick is helping in the food department and these folks need our support in making this new bistro a success. Tony David is so gen-
erous with his time and talent and very well-known and respected across the metro area. *** The Smoky Hill Rotary Club is hosting a golf tournament Aug. 3. They’re looking for players and sponsors for the event that will provide needed medical equipment for Romania. Player fee is $140 which includes prizes, breakfast and awards luncheon. Phone 303-478- 0839 or email: BFRMIS@Q.com. My neighbor Mark just shot a 79 and he should sign up. *** Football fans should start locating their hats, shirts, radios, and flasks because the first home Bronco game is Saturday, Aug. 11, with the Broncos facing the Vikings at 7:05 p.m. Then the following Saturday another home preseason game hosting the Chicago Bears. Great to have football back. We need to cheer on the Rockies and welcome back the Broncos. ***
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RTD art featured in Emmy winning television series Program wins regional award for storytelling of Artn-Transit program
A Rocky Mountain PBS program, Arts District, featuring Regional Transportation District (RTD) public art and artists, has been awarded a 2018 Heartland Emmy Award. The Arts District segment, “Art in Transit” features recent additions to the RTD Art-n-Transit collection of public art and shares the story of how transit stations and art com-
plement each other to connect with travelers and communities. Artists interviewed for the show include Chris Fennell on his piece “Bike-nado” located at the 13th Avenue Station on the R Line in Aurora. Also providing an artist’s perspective was Lonnie Hanzon, Colorado artist and creator of “Lakewood Legacy Trees” located at the Lamar Station on the W Line in Lakewood. The segment features recent works including the Arvada Ridge Station’s “Chromatic
Harvest” in Arvada, as well as “Doradus” the largest piece in the RTD Art-n-Transit collection located at the Clear Creek-Federal Station in Adams County. Both artworks are located on the G Line, which is not yet open to the public. Once open, the G Line will provide service from Denver Union Station to Northwest Denver, Adams County, Arvada and Wheat Ridge. The award was presented to Jennifer Castor Executive Producer of Arts for Rocky
Mountain Public Media and the producer, videographer and editor of this segment. “As an avid RTD rider, I’ve always admired the art along my commute to work.” she said. “Having the chance to capture some of it in this story was a joy for me.” The RTD Art-n-Transit program began in 1994 and contains over 70 art pieces located at more than 45 rail stations and bus terminals. The mission of RTD’s Art-n-Transit program has been to enhance the design, aesthetic quality and user friend-
liness of transit projects, as well as to foster transit-oriented community development. “We are honored to be featured in a RMPBS awardwinning series.” RTD General Manager and CEO Dave Genova said. “This highlights our longstanding belief that by including art at our stations, communities can contribute to making a place unique to them, which is only possible through our partnerships with artists, local governments and residents.”
Firstenberg named chair of cardiothoracic surgery at TMCA In service to its mission, HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Dr. Michael Firstenberg has accepted the role of chair of Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery effective July 1. Firstenberg recently joined TMCA from his previous role at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio. In his new role, Firstenberg will provide leadership in further developing TMCA’s advanced multidisciplinary cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgical programs to serve the residents of Aurora, and the surrounding Mountain States region. Firstenberg is trained in adult cardiac surgery with special interests in temporary
mechanical circulalecturing on topics tory support, comin cardiothoracic plex coronary artery surgery. He holds surgery, and confaculty appointments in the College genital and acquired of Graduate Studies valvular and aortic and Departments problems. He has of Surgery and Inadditional expertise tegrative Medicine in unusual cardioat Northeast Ohio vascular problems Medical University including infections and is active in mediof heart valves, pul- Michael S. monary embolisms Firstenberg, M.D., cal/surgical educaFACC tional initiatives. and re-operative “We are proud to welcome surgery. He has edited several Firstenberg into this new role at books on topics in cardiac The Medical Center of Aurora,” surgery, patient safety, and, most recently, medical leader- said Dianne McCallister, M.D., ship. He has written numerous the chief medical officer of The Medical Center of Aurora and book chapters and over 150 Spalding Rehabilitation Hospipeer-reviewed manuscripts. tal. “He brings with him years of He is a sought-after speaker experience and a level of service who travels around the world
and quality that is world class.” Firstenberg, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine where he trained in general surgery; he also conducted advanced imaging and cardiovascular physiology research at The Cleveland Clinic. He completed his formal cardiothoracic training at The Ohio State University and an advanced surgical fellowship in heart failure, transplant, and mechanical support at The Cleveland Clinic. He was a tenure-track faculty member at The Ohio State University for seven years, specializing in adult cardiac surgery. Firstenberg currently holds board certification in thoracic surgery. He has won numer-
ous quality, patient satisfaction, and research awards and has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by Castle Connolly and as one of the Top Doctors in Cleveland by Cleveland Magazine. Firstenberg has been extensively involved in various clinical and basic science research activities. He is a member of several national and international professional societies and serves on several of their leadership committees, including currently serving as the Chair of the Credentialing and Member Services Committee of the American College of Cardiology, the first surgeon to be appointed to lead this important committee.
Economic roundtable focusing on energy efficiency in Denver Marketplace Sparks New Insights for Industry Energy Leaders Denver’s commercial real estate market continues to evolve at a lightning pace. Changes are flying at building owners from every possible angle. New tax laws, local mandates, environmental regulations, financial rules and treatments, and a continuing push for energy efficiency all challenge the market’s ability to keep up. That is why Haynes University (a division of Haynes Mechanical Systems, Inc.) and The Denver 2030 District partnered to bring together some of the brightest minds in the commercial real estate world for a lively discussion that covered a variety of topics relevant to building owners and professionals May
23. Those who attended, included some of the top property management firms, financial professionals, key vendors and policy makers in Colorado, were guided through three different conversations at Coors Field. The areas of focus were Financial Tools, Local Initiatives, and the ever present challenge of why change? The roundtable formatted discussion allowed for a collaborative exchange of ideas and perspectives from Denver’s professional real estate community. Key professionals were able to discuss what had worked for them, what had not, why they made certain decisions, and their outlook on how these changes would affect the market. Subject matter experts were available in all of the discussions to answer questions and facilitate further conversation.
Keynote speaker Kathleen Staks, executive director of the Colorado Energy Office, kicked the event off by speaking to the audience about Colorado’s Leadership role in energy efficiency and the impact energy has on the micro/macro economy. Highlighting the current partnerships between local government and business professionals, that is putting Colorado at the forefront of the national energy efficiency discussion, Staks discussed changes in the oil, transportation, commercial and residential sectors. More specifically Staks spoke about the State’s proactive investment in programs keeping Colorado a national leader in the energy market. An apparent underlying theme throughout the day’s conversations, and the main focus from Staks, much of the discussion revolved around the
economic impacts of energy in real estate; what it means to the individual property owner; the impact on the economy; and how investors can leverage its benefits. Experience levels varied greatly among the group; some of those in attendance were seasoned veterans leading the way through all of these changes, while some were still learning where to begin. This provided for a diverse dialogue in which everyone was able to walk away armed with new information and strategies strengthening their ability to leverage market programs to drive better economic results. Several commented on the benefit of hearing firsthand accounts from peers that had navigated some of the more complicated topics in the marketplace such as C-PACE, EPA refrigerant phase out mandates, Energize
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Denver, the green roof initiative, etc. They were able to question about how some investors were using these programs/tools and what their experience was like. As with any new development, experience is limited and therefore, subject to misinterpretation. The combination of firsthand knowledge and subject matter experts in the rooms helped deepen understanding as to how these items can best be leveraged. As the conversation concluded, it became clear that the marketplace could benefit from more ‘roundtable’ collaboration events like this; situations where local leaders can come together when the stakes are low, to discuss these topics, gain critical insight, and keep Denver and the Front Range as leaders in the fast-paced national commercial real estate market.
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the Premier plastic surgery practice expands with new physician and new location Grossman | Capraro Plastic Surgery has led the way in plastic surgery for over four decades. Founder Dr. John A. Grossman has recruited a first-class team of partners and associates and has grown the practice into an icon in the cosmetic surgery industry. The elite practice is sought out by many in Denver, the United States and across the globe. The key to running a healthy business is adopting the process of evolution, and Grossman | Capraro Plastic Surgery has recently embraced this process. As Denver’s go-to practice for any plastic surgery procedure, its No. 1 priority is to always uphold a standard of excellence when it comes to results, safety and care – and the recent changes will only support that standard.
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Grossman | Capraro Plastic Surgery welcomes Dr. Teresa C. Cunningham, M.D., to the team. As a highly educated and accomplished plastic surgeon, Cunningham is the perfect complement to the current culture and personalities of Grossman | Capraro Plastic Surgery’s three esteemed board-certified plastic surgeons. “Choosing to join Grossman | Capraro Plastic Surgery was one of the easiest decisions I have made in my life,” Cunningham said. “I feel honored to work alongside three first-class surgeons who share the same passion that I have for patient care and exceeding expectations with their work. The reputation they have earned speaks for itself, and I look forward to carrying on the tradition of excellence associated with the Grossman | Capraro name.” Cunningham graduated with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. She then went on to medical school in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. She completed her surgical residency in plas-
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Tony David’s son Nick David is general manager of the WildeFire Bistro Theatre and is now open for business with lunch and evening theatre productions featuring his father’s famed WildeFire band. The new Bistro is located at Parker Road and Orchard. Easy to find and easy to park. Open seven days a week nightly until 11 p.m. Check out the Happy Hour Sun.Fri. 4-7 pm, including $3 hamburgers. Photo by Bob Sweeney
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tic and reconstructive surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. Cunningham is a wellrounded contributor in the plastic surgery field. She is not only a published author but also a sought-after presenter at various regional and national plastic surgery meetings. She also shares her talents by actively participating in ongoing research projects. Patients are drawn to Cunningham’s warm and approachable demeanor. She is a surgeon dedicated to personalized care and natural-looking results, and she approaches all of her patients as a true partner throughout the journey. She feels the power of plastic surgery is the ability to make one feel whole – physically and emotionally.
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With two busy practices in Denver and Beverly Hills, Grossman | Capraro Plastic Surgery will open a new location in Colorado for the ease and convenience of its southtown patients. Located in the Landmark Medical Plaza at 7447 E. Berry Ave., Suite 160 in Greenwood Village, this new home will be ready to see patients in August. The renovation and expansion of the existing space are shared with elite medical spa facial aesthetics. At this location, patients can expect to meet with Dr. Philippe A. Capraro, Dr. Matthew B. Baker and Cunningham.
New WildeFire Dinner Theatre opens Well-known entertainment virtuoso Tony David has accomplished a lifetime ambition to open his own dinner theatre featuring his WildeFire band and guest entertainers seven nights a week at his new theatre bistro “WildeFire.” David is assisted in the operation by his son Nicholas who has years of experience in the food industry. The new dinner-theatre is
located at Parker Road and Orchard, directly inside the mall area. Easy access parking and table clothed dinner tables and booths await dinner and lunch customers with entertainment commencing nightly around 7 p.m. and the bistro now open for lunch. Popular luncheon specials include the new summer berry salad with nuts and fried chicken. Panini selections of Italian sausage, red peppers, pepper jack cheese, onions and marinara, selec-
tion of sandwiches including “The Money” a filet steak with spring mix, Swiss cheese, arugula, roasted tomatoes with peppered bacon. Sliders fill out the luncheon specials with an assortment of beef, chicken, fried chicken and salmon. A full dinner menu awaits theatre guests every evening with the famed WildeFire entertainers and nightly guest performers. WildeFirebistro.com for information and reservations.
Schomp hosts annual Children’s Hospital Colorado sales event Helping children with life-threatening burns is the reason behind Schomp Automotive’s 28th Annual Children’s Hospital Colorado Sales Event, through Saturday, July 28. Schomp BMW, Schomp Honda and Schomp MINI will donate a portion of the profits from every new and pre-owned vehicle sale or lease to the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center. The funds generated have amounted to more than $350,000 over the years. They benefit The Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center – the only one of its kind in the state devoted entirely to providing preventionbased education and treating pediatric burn patients like Trinity, this year’s Children’s
Hospital Colorado Ambassador. Trinity was just 12 years old when she and her friends were enjoying a backyard bonfire in her hometown of Granby. One boy threw oil and gas on the fire, some of which splashed on Trinity. When the wind shifted, her clothes caught fire and Trinity was burned over 25 percent of her body. She was airlifted to Children’s Hospital Colorado. During the past several months she’s undergone extensive rehabilitation and several skin-graft surgeries. Trinity’s positive attitude and determination have led her to mentor other burn victims. The Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center staff chose her to be the center’s
2018 Ambassador. Trinity has visited the Schomp campus and will be on hand during part of the sale week. While the 28th Annual Schomp Children’s Hospital Colorado Sales Event has a serious purpose, it’s also a time for our customers and their families to learn and have fun. They can enjoy carnival snacks like popcorn and cotton candy and there will be multiple hydration stations to help beat the July heat. Visitors to the Schomp Automotive Highlands Ranch campus on July 2628 will receive a voucher to use at food trucks parked from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the drive between the BMW and Honda facilities.
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the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education approved FRCC’s program to offer four-year bachelor of science degrees in nursing at its Fort Collins and Westminster campuses. The current shortage of nurses with bachelor’s degrees in Colorado is growing, predicted to reach 4,500 by 2024, according to FRCC. The Fort Collins and Westminster campuses of FRCC presently offer associate degrees in nursing, coordinated with three state four-year institutions, Metropolitan State University, the University of Northern Colorado, and CU-Colorado Springs, where FRCC nursing students could go to complete their bachelor’s degrees. After getting the additional approvals from the Higher Learning Commission and the Colorado Board of Nursing, FRCC expects to offer the new bachelor’s of science in nursing degree within two years.
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Community colleges have long filled an important niche in higher education everywhere, especially Colorado. Students who want to begin their college careers but are uncertain about their ultimate career goals can start at community college without incurring the $20,000 plus annual cost of attending most four-year universities. Historically, community colleges offered two-year programs. After completing those, many students moved on to traditional universities, from which they ultimately received degrees no different than those of fellow graduates who attended those institutions all four years. In recent times, many community colleges have teamed up with local businesses and industries to offer certificates with a focus on providing specific
training for graduates to work in those businesses and industries. In Colorado, Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers nearly 100 degree and certificate programs at four different locations, as well as online. Two of FRCC’s locations are in Boulder County and Fort Collins, home of our state’s two largest universities, CU and CSU. It is not a coincidence. FRCC in those two locations works closely with the nearby large universities to offer classes and programs designed to make it possible for students to move from FRCC to either CU or CSU. It is equally possible to do so from FRCC’s other locations. Tuition after applying the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend for in-state residents at FRCC’s on-campus locations is just under $150/credit hour plus fees. On July 12, in a move designed to enhance opportunities for Colorado students and serve the community at large,
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Election security once again dominated the conversation — and Colorado once again proved to be a leader — when the National Association of Secretaries of State gathered in Philadelphia for its summer conference. Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams outlined for the group the steps his office has taken when it comes to cybersecurity — moves that that led Colorado to be named a finalist for the fourth time in five years for a NASS award that recognizes innovation. “Elections only work if people trust them,” Williams said. The day before NASS kicked off its conference, Williams and other members of the Election Infrastructure Subsector Government Coordinating Council met to discuss the security of election systems. The group oversees how the Department of Homeland Security works with state and local jurisdictions to implement its designation of elections systems as part of the nation’s critical infrastructure. “At one point there were 27 people around the table — including members of DHS, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and other national groups – four of those 27 were from Colorado,” Williams said. “Colorado’s commitment to election security is so strong.” The other Coloradans at that meeting were Judd Choate, the elections director for the Colorado Secretary of State, Sarah Ball Johnson, the clerk in Colorado Springs, and Amber McReynolds, Denver’s elections director. “In the last year we have made significant progress in our rela-
tionship with Homeland Security on these important cyber issues. In Colorado we have availed ourselves of resources from DHS and continue to lead the way in protecting Coloradans’ right to vote,” Williams said. “That’s why The Washington Post wrote about ‘How Colorado became the safest state to cast a vote.” Two workshops at the conference were moderated by Coloradans. Gary Zimmerman, chief of staff for the Colorado Secretary of State, oversaw “Ways to Work with the Small Business Administration.” Jennifer Morrell, the former elections director for Arapahoe County Clerk Matt Crane and now with Democracy Fund, moderated “Post-Elections Audits Shared Practices.” In addition, the National Association of State Election Directors, or NASED, meets at the same time as NASS. Trevor Timmons, the information technology director for the Colorado Secretary of State, sat on a NASED panel “UOCAVA Ballot Delivery and Return” along with David Beirne, director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program for the De-
partment of Defense, and Justus Wendland, HAVA administrator for Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske. Wendland had just been in Denver to observe the Colorado Secretary of State’s risklimiting audit following the June 26 primary election. The new president of NASS, Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos, a Democrat, reappointed Williams, a Republican, to the executive board. Williams, who was the secretary, is now an atlarge member of the board. “I’ve seen firsthand how Williams has worked across the aisle to bring people together,” Condos said in making the announcement on the final day of the conference. “Wayne works with both Democrats and Republicans to protect our nation’s elections and to ensure the right to vote. That why I asked him to serve again on the NASS executive board.” The National Association of Secretaries of State gathers twice a year: in the winter in Washington, D.C., and a different location every summer. Williams will be hosting the 2020 NASS summer convention in Colorado Springs.
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ident ignore the advice of members of Congress, the judiciary, and his own advisors which leads to our democracy, economy and national security is placed in jeopardy. Americans can no longer remain silent to the rapid erosion of our national security, economy and our civil rights. We must stand up and say we are tired of the present leadership of this nation. There is a better way to govern this nation before it is taken from us. Act now! Our very democracy depends on it.
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tional economy threatened by an ill-conceived tariff policy that will likely destroy the nation’s agricultural economy. In Colorado, our cattle industry will lose nearly $600 million due to lost export revenues. I’m tired of watching our national debt increase by $1.6 trillion in a tax reform bill that only favors the top 1 percent of our citizens I’m tired of watching the pres-
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Every citizen in Centennial deserves the candid facts about the creation of a smarter, better Arapahoe Road. And, based on those facts, you, along with your elected leadersshould decide the future of your community. Centennial’s Mayor, City Council and staff have worked very hard over the past couple of years to craft some of the strictest design standards for new automobile dealerships in the state. Striking the right balance between the priorities of economic vitality, job creation and preserving the qualities that make Centennial so special isn’t easy. The City has succeeded. Centennial’s design standards require a modern look for dealerships while utilizing only Class 1 building materials. No vehicles area allowed to be parked between the front of the building and Arapahoe Road. Vehicles parked alongside the building must have a 3-foot high landscaping in front so that vehicles are not visible from Arapahoe Road. The buildings must make up a minimum of 50 percent of the lot frontage. Only dealerships selling new vehicles are permitted. Dealerships must have a five-acre lot size.
These are high standards that open the door to the job creation and economic growth that new car dealers provide in Centennial: Dealerships collect 10 percent of Centennial’s overall tax revenues. Two of the top 10 revenue producers for the City are auto dealerships. Our proposed dealership would create high-quality jobs with a median income of $80,000 – and some technicians and salespeople will earn over $100,000. Interested in learning more? We have created Centennial Facts at www.centennialfacts.com. There you will see pictures of what an automobile dealership built to the new design standards looks like. Take a minute to visit and sign up for updates! Centennial is creating a smart, balanced approach for the future of Arapahoe Road: quality of life and quality jobs going hand-in-hand. That’s why we at Bobby Rahal Automotive Group believe in Centennial’s future!
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New Path Networks, LLC, representing Verizon and T-Mobile, wanted permission to amend its special use permit approved in 2012 to replace an existing Xcel Energy utility pole located at 5525 E. Orchard Road (the north side of Koelbel Library) that supports its telecommunication equipment with an updated simpler pole. Currently, the equipment is on a 32-foot pole that Xcel is removing as part of its undergrounding of utility lines. It contains six large protruding antennas. The proposed new 30-foot pole will contain all its antennas inside a sleek canister. No residents objected when the required neighborhood input meeting was held on May 10. Seven people attended who were mostly concerned about the quality and consistency of their service. As council considered the request, the discussion took a turn to the applicable rules for approving future updates to the equipment. City code, in conformance with federal law, states that minor modifications to a previously approved facility can be approved by city staff. Kerber proposed that the amendment of the special use permit be approved subject to a requirement that any future modifications be reviewed by city council. Kerber explained to the applicant, “As you can see from the last case when staff requested that it be approved, this council disagreed. We haven’t come to a relationship yet where [the city staff] understands what’s acceptable to the council and (the) community.” Tonya Haas-Davidson, GV city attorney, recommended that the applicant be asked if they accept the condition Kerber proposed because it conflicted with federal law. Ken Greenwood of Velocitel and Scott Harry of Crown Castle, representing the applicant, politely declined, stating they didn’t feel they had the authority to agree to ignore federal law. Haas-Davidson then said that, without that acceptance, city council must follow federal law and its own municipal code, which apparently would preclude Kerber’s condition. Since a motion had been made and seconded containing the proposed approval with the condition, the council had to vote on that before doing anything else. Council member Tom Dougherty, a practicing attorney, spoke up. He said he agreed with HaasDavidson and advocated strongly for rejecting the condition that future modifications would need
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to be reviewed by the council, saying, “Based on my understanding of the law in this area, our (current) ordinance complies with federal law. There’s a reason why our ordinance is in the form that it is, and I’m very concerned with setting a precedent that says not only are we going to ignore federal law that applies unambiguously in this situation, but we’re going to ignore our own ordinance. If we have such a fundamental concern about this
On July 16, city council received a two-hour presentation from Jonathan Kramer, a California-based expert attorney in the field of wireless telecommunications, who is also a trained radio frequency engineer who specializes in law and technology issues of broadband and wireless telecommunications. He told the council that there are more cell phones than people in the U.S. and that the majority of homes rely solely on cell phones, so reliable cell service is crucial. He explained that the
issue, then rather than putting this applicant in a difficult position and asking them to waive a right that they have, we should step back and see what we can do within the bounds of the law to change our ordinance. But not say we’re going to ignore federal law, not say we’re going
only difference between 4G and 5G technology is speed. Kramer said that there are many types of equipment and that council should not rule out approving tall equipment sites because “one size doesn’t fit all.” He strongly cautioned council members against telling appli-
to ignore our own ordinance, and certainly not say that we’re going to put staff in a position to not follow our own ordinance. So, while I respect the concern and I share the concern, I fundamentally disagree with the way we’re proposing to go about addressing it as a matter of law… We have our own ordinance that we’re proposing to disregard this evening.” The special use permit was approved six to two with the condition that future modifications would need to be reviewed by the council. Anne Ingebretsen, Bullock, Presley, George Lantz and Kerber voted to approve the legally-conflicted approval. Steve Moran and Dougherty voted no.
cants that a particular height was too tall and that their facilities should be a random lesser height. Kerber, Bullock and Ingebretsen asked Kramer to explain the technology that could allow them to determine how tall cellular facilities should be. Kramer refused, soundly recommending that council retain professional experts to make technology judgments. He said, “It won’t hold up in court if you make your own decisions because you think you’re an expert.” Addressing the city’s responsibility, Kramer said the courts expect cities to work with carriers to find the least intrusive means to provide service. Cities cannot reject carriers’ proposals because they are unattractive or don’t fit with the surroundings without offering an alternative.
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New Exploration of Flight opens at Centennial Airport BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Wings Over the Rockies, Colorado’s official Air & Space Museum, has been located in a hangar of the former Lowry Air Force Base since 1994. It has served as a museum full of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, showing the proud heritage of aviation, focused on educating and entertaining young and old. In December 2016, Major Gen. John Barry, USAF (Retired) was appointed the president and CEO of Wings Over the Rockies. In addition to having earlier served as its board chair, Barry is a former superintendent of Aurora Public Schools and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver. He is an honor graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, which he attended with his friend Captain “Sully” Sullenberger (hero of the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson”) and holds a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. Barry had the vision to expand the museum’s focus to include not just the history, but also the future of aerospace. He also recognized a glaring need for a multifaceted aerospace campus in Colorado to support our ever-expanding industry that includes over 50,000 primary jobs in aerospace, and more than twice that number in related support jobs. Colorado is home to 400 primary and secondary aerospace companies and our state is the recipient of $1.8 billion in National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) prime contracts. The first building of the Exploration of Flight Campus (ExplorationOfFlight.org) opened July 21 at Centennial Airport in Englewood. The 19,000 square foot Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery houses multiple exhibits that describe and demonstrate the real experience of flying. There is a tumbling gyro chair that lets the user actually feel G-forces. There is a detailed exhibit on how weather information is gathered, one on how pilots stay informed about changing weather while they’re flying, and pilot-quality flight simulators that are available for anyone to try (even local newspaper reporters) that can be used for creditable cockpit time for student pilots. Visitors can take a 30-minute guided tour with a trained volunteer to go behind the scenes at Centennial Airport, the second busiest general aviation air-
port in the country. It even includes a close peek at high-level business jets. A virtual reality lounge lets participants feel what it’s like to take off and fly, while they listen to real chatter from the flight control tower. On display is a one-third scale model of the Boom Supersonic XB-1. Boom is a Denverbased company developing a supersonic passenger airliner that will fly across the Atlantic in 3.5 hours, with ticket costs equivalent to today’s business class fares. A Black Sky Gallery is planned for the Exploration of Flight campus, stocked with demonstration and hands-on exhibits designed to take visitors on an equally realistic exploration of space. Next on the agenda, though, are plans for a new middle school (grades 6, 7 and 8) focused on aerospace studies, utilizing the equipment and training materials already available. Barry’s foremost goal is for this campus to give children the opportunity to pursue a career as a pilot, engineer, or any of hundreds of other careers in the aerospace industry. There is a severe shortage of qualified pilots in this country and the need is only increasing. Exploration of Flight will be a public-private partnership with a museum, airfield and schools that he calls, “Unique to the Nation.” His goal is also to create a model that can be replicated in other locations. Museum Over the Rockies is working with trained, experienced educators and the Cherry Creek School District in hopes of having this new charter school focused on aerospace open in the fall, 2019. Parent interest is already being gathered. An important adjunct function to the school will be the opportunity to provide student internships in the aerospace industry at many of the 200 companies located at Centennial Airport, creating a solid career path for young people. Barry is a strong proponent of project-based learning, a model that is based on choice, ownership and motivation, resulting in success. He sees a future where “Aerospace Alley” becomes Colorado’s own version of Silicon Valley. The Exploration of Flight Boeing Blue Sky Gallery is located at 13005 Wings Way in Englewood and can be reached by phone through Wings Over the Rockies at 303-360-5360. It is open to the public each Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
The new Exploration of Flight Blue Sky Gallery has educational and experiential exhibits.
John Barry, president and CEO of Wings Over the Rockies, is always on hand to explain and present his vision for the future of “Aerospace Alley.”
The Boom Supersonic XB-1 will take passengers across the Atlantic in 3.5 hours.
ABOVE: The flight simulator gives visitors the feel of flying a real plane.
BELOW: Boeing estimates the aviation industry will need 2 million more workers in the next 18 years. Photos by Freda Miklin
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Rockies win opening series with Diamondbacks BATTERUP
The Rockies charged into solo homerun on the first pitch the second half of their season he saw from Arizona reliever with two electrifying wins over Yoshi Hirano in what would be the Arizona Diamonda 6-5 victory. backs at Chase Field. In Sunday’s 6-1 loss Friday night’s shootout was a let-down as the Rockies trailed 8-5 the Rockies went up after five innings. Their against the Diamondbacks ace Zack Greoffense exploded in the inke. Their solo run sixth inning scoring six was a homer by Ian runs supercharged with BY B.T. GALLOWAY Desmond. Since his a grand slam by pinch struggles at the plate in hitter Raimel Tapia. April and May, Desmond has The final in that game was 11become a threat for opposing 10. pitchers raising his batting averThe Diamondbacks were age from a woeful .167 in midshocked again Saturday night May to .238 with 19 homeruns when catcher Tom Murphy, and 58 RBI. An impressive 44 pinch hitting in the eighth inpercent of his 82 hits have been ning, launched a game-winning
for extra bases. After taking a real tumble in June, the Rockies have won 15 of their last 19 games and now have a record of 53 wins and 46 losses. They’ve climbed back in to the Western Division race trailing the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers by two games and the second place Diamondbacks by a half-game. This week the Rockies will return home for a two-game series with the World Champion Houston Astros. On the weekend they’ll host the Oakland Athletics in another interleague series. btgalloway@villager publishing.com
Ian Desmond hit a home run in the Rockies battle against Zack Greinke of the Arizona Diamonbacks July 22. Photo by Becky Osterwald
Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame seeking nominations
Joan Parker 1937-2018
Joan Pringle Parker, 81, died July 11, 2018. Joan was born April 21, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Clare Pringle. She attended Shaker Heights public elementary and middle schools and graduated high school from Laurel School, a private girls school. She attended the University of Colorado and was a member of the AOPi Sorority where she met her husband, Jim, who was a “hasher” and houseboy. They were married in Boulder in 1957 and
moved to Cleveland in 1958. Together they reared four children: James W. IV of Highlands Ranch, Kathleen “Kat” Cascone of Pacifica, Calif., Sharon “Boo” Phillips of Mira Mesa, Calif.and William of Sparks, Nev. They have eight grandchildren. Jim and Joan lived in Aurora, for the past 22 years. Joan worked for H&R Block for 15 years and was an enrolled agent. She was active in Sewing Guild and served as treasurer for a number of years. She was also a quilter and enjoyed her weekly meetings. Joan and Jim were members of The Light of Christ
Church were Joan helped establish the Daughters of the King chapter and became a chalice bearer. The 10:45 a.m. church service at The Light of Christ Church on July 29, will be dedicated to her memory. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, at Olinger Mount Lindo Cemetery; 5928 S. Turkey Creek Road in Morrison. In lieu of flowers, the Parker family requests contributions in Joan’s name to The Alzheimers AssociationColorado Chapter or to the Light of Christ Anglican Church (TLC).
The Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be Feb. 27, 2019. The induction ceremony celebrates commitment to agriculture of those nominated and selected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. If you know someone who has played an outstanding role in keeping Colorado‘s agriculture industry and its allied businesses among the best in the nation— now is the time to nominate them for induction to the Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. This award is Colorado’s only statewide award recognizing outstanding individuals from all facets of agriculture for their lifetime achievement. Nominations are due Aug. 31, to the Colorado FFA Foundation office.
Applications are available from the Colorado FFA Foundation and may be requested by calling 719-829-4483 or by downloading from the Foundation website, coloradoffafoundation.org. Portraits of all of the members of the hall of fame dating back to 1989 are on display in the foyer of the CoBank Center for Agricultural Education located on Colorado State University’s ARDEC campus. The public is welcome to tour the CoBank Center and the Hall of Fame. Take this opportunity to nominate that extraordinary individual—on behalf of yourself or your organization—whose unique contributions have helped shape Colorado’s agriculture industry.
The most underutilized economic asset in the world BY LAUREN Y. CASTEEL PRESIDENT AND CEO - THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO
Equal pay is only achievable if we address the underlying attitude toward women that drives unequal pay. – Ai-jen Poo
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n a recent report by S&P Global called “The Key to Unlocking U.S. GDP Growth,” an expert at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development called women the most underutilized economic asset in the world. We at The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) agree. As we foster economic opportunity for women, we unlock endless potential. We all rise.
Lauren Casteel, president and CEO, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
WFCO’s vision is a state
that values and fully utilizes the incredible power, strength, and gifts of women of every background and identity. When women can go to work at safe and equitable workplaces and have access to training opportunities, their talents and strengths flourish. They can progress up the career ladder toward higherpaying positions, strengthen their families’ futures, and give their time and treasure to create healthy, robust communities. But persistent barriers obstruct their economic advancement, from the cost of child care to the gender pay gap to harassment by supervisors. In the era of #metoo, many women have shared stories of sexual harassment pushing them out of workplaces and damaging their careers. Make no mistake, these
abuses of power that women report are also financial abuse. Ai-jen Poo, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and a MacArthur fellow, explains it this way: “Pay inequality and sexual harassment are inextricably linked. They are both the result of a culture in which women’s lives and contributions are devalued.” We’ve heard the stories of women in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, but the stories of women in low-wage positions have not been amplified as loudly. These women are the most vulnerable to sexual harassment and are often afraid to share their stories because it could jeopardize their jobs – and their ability to pay the rent or put food on the table. Safety and respect for all women at work should never be compromised. At WFCO,
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we put resources in the hands of women, propelling them toward economic security. We partner with philanthropists to create stronger, safer and more equitable communities, including Dads for Daughters, a group of men who support our work as champions of women. As a full-service philanthropic institution, we are dedicated to changing the fact that only 7.5 percent of philanthropy from foundations supports programs focused on women and girls. All of our tools – donor-advised funds, giving circles, and generous gifts of all sizes from donors – combine to catalyze opportunity for women and their families. Join us at our Annual Luncheon with special guest Billie Jean King on Oct. 10 to learn more.
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This odd duck is a goose...seriously!
If you live in Colorado, it’s pretty hard not to see a goose. Hundreds of thousands live in metro Denver alone. With so many in the area, you might think, you see one goose, you’ve seen them all—but you’d be wrong.
Look closely at the young Canada goslings waddling around Kent Denver School’s campus in Englewood, and you’ll spot a really odd duck. With its light feathers and pale legs—the result of an unusual genetic mutation called
leucism—one of the spring hatchlings is different enough to get the attention of the Audubon Society of Greater Denver. “I have not seen a leucistic Canada goose before,” admits Karl Brummert, Audubon’s executive director. “People will
send us pictures of leucistic birds. We’ve seen robins, some house finches, but this is pretty rare.” Kent Denver history teacher Chris Michaud, an avid birder, has been with the school for 12 years. This is the first time he’s seen a leucistic goose on campus. “It’s exciting,” Michaud says. “Something happened along the genetic lines that get passed on very infrequently. This one is 100 percent leucistic; [it can’t] produce the melanin that gives coloration. I’m not sure if there are environmental factors or other factors that contribute to this mutation.” Both Michaud and Brummert agree that the school’s tworeservoir, 200-acre campus is a perfect home for the leucistic gosling and its many relatives. “There are a lot of lawns here. It’s a great food source for them. It’s just the perfect combination of food and water. That’s the type of habitat geese love,” Brummert says. “Hundreds of geese will come here in the fall,” Michaud adds. “They tend to nest on our roofs. In the spring, they’ll claim different parts of campus. After the goslings hatch, they
jump off the roofs and head to the water.” Kent Denver’s outdoor learning spaces are popular with both teachers and students. Having a leucistic goose on campus will allow both to see a genetic mutation firsthand. Non-Kent Denver students interested in biology, ecology— or birds in general—aren’t left out. The school’s Admission team offers guided campus tours at 9 a.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 8. Details are available on Kent Denver’s website kentdenver.org.
Lee receives faculty honors from Trinity College Nadine B. Lee, of Centennial was awarded Faculty Honors for the spring semester at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. Faculty Honors are awarded to students with a semester GPA of at least 3.667 on four graded courses, with no individual grade below B-, and no incomplete grades pending.
PGx: Expert solutions to Adverse Drug Reaction! BY LES SIMPSON WELLNESS TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
ayo and Vanderbilt said 10 years ago PGx is the future of medicine. The American Medical Association estimates 128,000 Americans die each year as a result of taking medications as prescribed - five times the amount of people killed by overdosing on legal and illegal drugs; also approximately 1.5 to 2.7 million hospitalizations per year. American Hospital Association: Medicare spends $3.5 billion per year and ADR is responsible for two to 8 percent of readmissions. One third of the patient’s ADR is tied to their genetics. About 75 percent of patients has at least one factor that does not allow them to use a drug normally. Mayo: after 10,000 PGx
tests, knowing at the beginning who is going to respond to which drug, has significant financial and health care implications. Genetic Literacy: major de-
pression disorder patients do not respond to the first drug and suffer unacceptable side effects. And three-quarters don’t respond to the second. American family physi-
cian: one in six hospitalizations of older adults because of ADR. And for persons over 75 that raises to one in three. WSJ : 40 percent of patients in their 60s take more
than five medications. National Institute of Drug Abuse: a person with PGx testing is more likely to experience optimum pain relief from their medication and will be more likely to adhere to the prescribed dosage. American Heart Association: doctors should know the PGx of the statins and the drugs that are commonly prescribed with them. National Institute of Health: half the population taking warfarin has a very unpredictable or delayed response to the drug. Medscape: one in 12 Pediatric ER visits are related to ADR. St. Jude: since 2011, every patient PGx tested. FDA: 200 drugs should be PGx tested before they are prescribed. Few doctors and hospitals even know this list exists; most doctors react with “why don’t I know about this?” Help your doctor help you, tinyurl.com/keppgxvideo for more information.
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Lauren Vander Male of Littleton take a shot at creating a targeted canvas in the Paintball by Numbers gallery.
District 1 City Council Member Patrick Driscoll getting his Paintball by Number artistic masterpiece creation or Paintball Art from the from the imaginative creator of the artist medium Gregg Reinke himself. Dave Frisk Band Drummer
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Buck and Brady hold town hall concerning TCJA BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado’s 4th District held a traditional town hall meeting on July 20 at the Lone Tree Hub in Lone Tree to answer questions about the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). With him was Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, chair of the House Ways & Means Committee. Brady began by telling the mostly supportive standing room only crowd of 200 that, as a result of the TCJA, investments are coming back to America. He said, “With a stronger economy, businesses and people have more money in their pocket.” As an example of a new benefit A full house of interested constituents came to hear Reps. Buck and Brady answer questions. Photos by Freda Miklin to families from the TCJA, increase as a result of the helps the poor? Brady said, “It grateful that her income taxes nies’ stock in their retirement Brady pointed to the abilwere reduced by $184 beaccounts, the value of those stock buybacks, so employees gives them hope.” That drew ity of parents to use Section retirement accounts would benefit. audible laughter from some in cause of the TCJA, to which 529 savings accounts to pay the audience reacted very the crowd. for K-12 (private) schools, positively. The next questioner said, instead of only college educaBrady said that the deficit “I’ve read that the TCJA tion expenses. was going up, but not due Asked about limitations on mostly benefits the top 1 perto the TCJA, but because, cent (of individual earners) contributions to Individual “spending is out of control.” and that it is increasing the Retirement Accounts, Brady Asked if there was any evi(U.S.) deficit. Is that true?” said that those limits will be dence that the corporate tax Brady responded that it has increased in the next tax bill. He also shared that he intend- been fact-checked that the tax rate cut (from 34 percent on taxable income from cuts have gone to the middle ed to make important parts of $75,000 to $10 million, and class and recommended that the TCJA permanent in the 35 percent over $10 next tax bill (Individual million) to 21 percent tax cuts in the TCJA was being passed on expire in 2025; the to employees, he said corporate rate tax cut is yes that in addition to permanent.) including bonuses, wages were doubling the standard going up. It was clear deduction and child tax that not everyone in the credit, and the eliminaaudience believed him, tion of the alternative but Brady continued, minimum tax (AMT). saying that over 1 milThe AMT began as a lion jobs had been creprogram to ensure that ated since TCJA went everyone pays a miniinto effect and that, mum amount of tax, to “You can’t believe how keep wealthy taxpayers many businesses are from using deductions bringing money back to avoid paying any to the U.S. from overincome tax. Over the years, its rate has inKen Buck held a town hall to talk about the seas.” Opening Soon • Now Touring! A young professional creased, while regular 2017 tax cut act. described his company income tax rates have as having used its tax The Carillon at Belleview Station is almost open decreased. As a result, the questioner, “Look it up on cut windfall to buy back its many middle-income taxpayGoogle.” That response also in the heart of Denver Tech Center! 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Stressful beyond imagination All relationships take work. Think of a banker who is stressed at the regulation of the banking industry and is frustrated because the copier got jammed twice in one hour. She goes home to a couple of teenagers who did not clean the kitchen and have an attitude about being asked about it. How can she manage that relationship? Contrast that with a first responder such as a police officer or a firefighter who already has responded to several emergencies and must, once again, miss having dinner with his/ her family, go to bed bonetired only to be woken up
in the middle of the night to respond to a yet another community need. How can he/she maintain a healthy relationship in the midst of this stress? The life of a first responder is defined by long shifts and odd hours, calamity one minute and calm the next, emotional swings and mental stress. The high-stress, long-hours and traumatic encounters routinely experienced by law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers and other emergency responders have resulted in higher divorce rates, suicide rates and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Without
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The Center for Relationship Education recently hosted an Emergency Responder Marriage Retreat in the metro area to deliver relationship skills to members of local law enforcement divisions, firefighter brigades and EMTs over a three-day period. Here’s what one participating couple wrote about their recent experience: “This workshop has saved our marriage and given us the tools to build the relationship we both desire and need to model for our children.” Another wrote, “We were so done before attending this event. We have tried everything, including years of counseling, which put us into a financial tailspin. Now we have new relationship tools in our toolbox. Thank you” Yet another participant wrote, “Helping others is in my DNA. My dad was a fire-
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High blood pressure is a big problem. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure. While such figures might be frightening, Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that there are some simple and natural ways for people to lower their high blood pressure. • Opt for heart-healthy foods. Instead of foods that are high in sodium, eat a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.
Check labels before buying prepared foods at the grocery store, as many such foods are high in sodium. • Look for foods that contain probiotics. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that studies have linked foods that contain probiotics to healthy blood pressure. Probiotics are consumable live bacteria, and while studies regarding the relationship between probiotics and blood pressure are ongoing, researchers believe probiotics may produce chemicals that, when
absorbed in the blood stream, may activate receptors in the blood vessels to lower blood pressure. • Lose weight. People with high blood pressure who are carrying a few extra pounds should know that research indicates extra weight can cause injury to the heart. Dropping those pounds, especially through physical activity that can boost heart health, can help men and women lower their blood pressure.
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Life expectancy ranks highest in these countries
Living a long, healthy life has been made possible thanks in part to modern medicine. But the factors behind longevity are more complex than just access to quality healthcare. Genetics, lifestyle and even where a person lives can all impact the length of a person’s life. Longevity is often studied so scientists can uncover the secrets to those who seem to have unlocked the fountain of youth. Certain areas of the world boast the longest life spans, and scientists study these areas for clues. In 2016, the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Survey studied the health of populations around the world. In the criteria, WEF ranked countries in terms of the average life expectancy indicating where people live the longest. While developed countries certainly made the
list, there was some offset in the numbers based on high rates of mental health issues that may lead to suicide. Overall, the following countries ranked high in average life expectancy. People interested in living longer may want to adopt some of their citizens’ lifestyle habits to live long lives. • Monaco: The second smallest country in the world
boasts quite a high life expectancy, with people living an average of 89.7 years. Nearby France has the lowest obesity rates in the world, possibly helping people to live long, healthy lives. • Hong Kong: This country off the coast of China has a high longevity rate with people living an average of 84 years. Steamed food, engaging in Tai Chi and drinking tea may contribute to long life. • Japan: In this Asian nation, people live 83.6 years on average. Again, a healthy diet rich in seafood and active lifestyles may be the secret. • Spain: The Spanish dine on the famed Mediterranean Diet, which is rich in fresh vegetables, fish and healthy fats. Spaniards live on aver-
age 83.1 years. • Switzerland and Italy: Low poverty levels make a good diet more readily available to much of the Swiss and Italian populations. Diverse topography that can push physical exertion also may help those in Switzerland and Italy live to 82.8 and 82.7 years, respectively.
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency also tracks life expectancy rates for nations around the world. The United States does not crack the top 20. The CIA puts America at No. 50 on its list, with people living an average of 78.4 years. The World Bank shows that Canadians fare better than Americans, with an average lifespan of 82.1 years.
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health professionals to help you prevent diabetes. This is available for free to all Part B beneficiaries who have pre-diabetes. Self-management: If you have diabetes, Medicare covers 80 percent of the cost of self-management training to teach you how to successfully BY JIM MILLER Dear Recently, manage your diabetes. Medicare actually provides Supplies and medications: Medicare Part B cova wide range of coverage to ers 80 percent of the cost of help beneficiaries who have glucose monitors, test strips diabetes, as well as those (100 per month if you use inwho are at risk of getting it – but they don’t cover every- sulin, or 33 per month if you thing. Here’s a breakdown of don’t), lancets, external insuwhat Medicare covers when lin pumps and insulin (if you it comes to diabetes services use a pump), after you’ve and supplies along with some met your deductible. other tips that can help you If, however, you inject insulin with a syringe, Medisave. care’s Part D prescription drug benefit will help pay Screenings: If you have your insulin costs and the pre-diabetes or some other supplies needed to inject it health conditions that put you at risk of getting diabetes – if you have a plan. Part D plans also cover most other – such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetic medications too. triglycerides, are overweight, You’ll need to check your or have a family history of plan for coverage details. diabetes – Medicare Part B Nutrition therapy: Medicare will pick up the entire (medical insurance) will pay tab for medical nutrition ther100 percent of the cost of up apy, which teaches you how to two diabetes screenings to adjust your diet so you can every year. better manage your condiDoctor’s services: If tion. You’ll need a doctor’s you’re a Medicare beneficiary, Medicare will pay 80 per- referral to get this service. cent of the cost of all doctor’s Foot care: Since foot office visits that are related to problems are common among diabetes. You are responsible diabetics, Medicare covers for paying the remaining 20 80 percent of foot exams every six months for diabetics percent after you’ve met this year’s $183 (for 2018) Part B with diabetes-related nerve damage. They will also help deductible. Prevention program: Just pay for therapeutic shoes or inserts as long as your podialaunched in April, the Meditrist prescribes them. care Diabetes Prevention Eye exams: Because diaProgram provides lifestyle betes increases the risks of change programs offered by
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Dear Savvy Senior, How well does Medicare cover diabetes? I’m 66 years old and was recently told by my doctor that I have pre-diabetes. If it progresses to full-fledged diabetes what can I expect from Medicare? Recently Retired
getting glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, 80 percent of dilated medical eye exams are covered each year, but eye refractions for glasses are not. For more information, see “Medicare’s Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services” online booklet at Medicare. gov/Pubs/pdf/11022-Medicare-Diabetes-Coverage.pdf. Other Insurance If you have a Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy, it may pay some of the costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. Call your plan’s benefits administrator for more information. Or, if you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), your plan must give you at least the same diabetes coverage as original Medicare does, but it may have different rules. You’ll need to check your policy for details. Financial Assistance If you’re income is low, and you can’t afford your Medicare out-of-pocket costs, you may be able to get help through Medicare Savings Programs. To find out if you qualify or to apply, contact your state Medicaid program. Also, find out if you are eligible for “Extra Help” which helps Medicare Part D beneficiaries with their medication expenses. Visit SSA. gov/prescriptionhelp or call Social Security (800-7721213) to learn more. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070 or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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FLEURISH
MS celebrates 40 years and gears up for September Gala Since 1978 Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center (RMMSC) has had as its mission: To improve the quality of life of individuals and their families living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and related neurological diseases through care, support, education and research. Mark Johnson hosted a reception at the University Club of Denver to garner mo-
mentum for the 40th Anniversary Gala to be held Saturday evening, Sept. 8 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Adam Writer, son of RMMSC Founder N. Daren Writer. Early Bird ticket prices end on Aug. 1. For further information: mscenter.org or 303-7884030, ext. 111.
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Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center CEO Gina Hensrud and medical director Timothy Vollmer, M.D. ABOVE: Host Mark Johnson, Gala Chair Suzanne Hickox and her family - husband Steve Hickox, Ann Hickox, Patrick Ross and Rebecca Woody
Table hosts preview Sunset in the Country to benefit Anchor Center
ABOVE: Anchor Center board member, table host chair and Delta Gamma alum Sage Scheer, Ph.D.; Four Seasons Hotel PR Manager Sally Mjoseth who is chair of the live auction, Anchor Center Director of Development Savannah Wippel and the invaluable Dinah Sink
What began 22 years ago as a potluck picnic called A Day in the Country has grown exponentially to an elegant evening gala featuring creatively decorated tables, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and dinner catered by Footers, entertainment by Chris Daniels & the Kings, silent and live auctions, a fun atmosphere and a huge spirit of giving. Appropriately, on Sept. 22, Louisa and Bobby Journayvaz will open their J-5 Equestrian Center in the Southwest Denver suburbs for Anchor Center’s largest annual signature fundraiser. Former hosts Pamela and James Crowe are serving as honorary chairs. Anchor Center for Blind Children is the philanthropy for Delta Gamma sorority and donations qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit which is quite a compel-
ling incentive to donors. “See Life Differently is a sentiment that resonates from the moment you walk through the doors at Anchor Center for Blind Children!” says Heather Cameron, executive director. Anchor Center specializes in serving children during the most formative years of their lives, birth through age five, who are blind, have serious visual impairments, or have dual sensory (i. e. visual and auditory) impairments. Anchor Center is beginning its 33rd year and is one of the few nonprofit organizations in the world that specializes in vision services and early intervention. “90 percent of our graduates go on to public or private schools,” said Cameron. “Sunset in the Country is built on love and built on love for Anchor Center.” For further information: anchorcenter.org or 303377-9732 ext 156.
FAR LEFT: Sunset in the Country chairs Lee and Maria Kunz, a Delta Gamma LEFT: Anchor Center for Blind Children Community Relations Manager Frances Owens and Executive Director Heather Cameron
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FLEURISH
BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER
Dublin - South Georgian Core
Historical Church in Dublin
Kylemore Abbey in Renvyle
Old Jameson Distillery
Cliffs of Moher
he Republic of Ireland is home to many multinational companies in the high-tech, scientific and financial services industries. American companies are the employers of 25 percent of the private labor force in Ireland, having taken advantage of favorable tax treatment that was designed to draw them. The Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017 was partially designed to encourage U.S. companies to bring operations back from Ireland. It remains to be seen how that will work out. Still, it is a picturesque country, rich with history, populated by warm, kind, welcoming people. Though typically cold and rainy, the summer of 2018 has been the hottest and driest in half a century. Driving on the left side of the road from the right side of the car has its challenges, particularly since roads outside of the large cities are seldom wide enough for two cars to pass easily, even though they are two-way roads. Often, you just have to pull over and wait for the other vehicle to pass. The country is full of roundabouts, which really work to keep traffic moving safely once you get used to them. The beauty of the country is the combination of the old and the new everywhere. Even the pubs are filled with people of all ages, sitting together, singing together, laughing together.
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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 information.
South Denver Univ. of Colorado Films
Though July 28. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. A Whale-Sized Adventure for the giant screen with Humpback Whales 3D. See up-close how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. South Denver Univ. of Colorado, 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. 303-3159444, cusouthdenver@ucdenver.edu.
Summer at Kent Denver Theater Performances
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 at 5:45 p.m. July 27, Chaka Khan; July 29, Guster. Aug. 1, Amos Lee w/ Bailen; Aug. 8, Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers; Aug. 9, Angelique Kidjo’s Remain in Light and Femi Kuti and The Positive Force; Aug. 15, Gipsy Kings.
Outdoor movies at Infinity Park Stadium in Glendale
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.
Centennial Events
Aug. 11, 6-10 p.m. Centennial Under the Stars, a spectacular evening of great food, family activities and vendors followed by a concert and laser show. Bring chairs and blankets. Aug. 18, 7:309:30 p.m. Movie Night. Enjoy an outdoor screening of a popular family-friendly movie (TBD). Bring chairs and blankets, food and beverages for sale, free popcorn while supplies last.
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.
CLASSES
Fall Citizens Academy
Sept. 12-Oct. 24. Free, seven-week
course will be consecutive Wed. evenings from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Classes will be held in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Arapahoe County office located at 6s450 S Revere Parkway, Centennial. Preference to applicants who live in the 18th Judicial District and are first-time attendees. Must be 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered. Deadline Aug. 10. Application: da18.org/communityoutreachcitizens-academy/ Questions: 720-874-8555.
EVENT
The Legendary Ladies of Colorado
July 28, 2 p.m. A dramatic presentation at Bemis Public Library featuring six actresses portraying unconventional women in the history of the West. 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.
Dance Party at Loup Jewish Community Center
Aug. 2 and Sept. 6, 6:30 -7:45 p.m. On the first Thursday of every month, the JCC offers a 75 minute Zumba and hip-hop class with three different instructors who teach for 25 minutes each. After class enjoy wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in the main lobby. For anyone over 15-years of age. Cost, $5 for guests. Reservations required. Aug. 5, noon-2 p.m. The last Pool Party of the summer at the outdoor pool Activities include water fitness classes, boat races and free swim lessons for kids. Free and open to the community. Info: jccdenver.org/ poolparties/
Water Garden Society Water Blossom Celebration
Aug. 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Program included with admission. Docent-led tours of the water gardens as well as demonstrations on how to divide and repot aquatic plants. See the underside of a Victoria waterlily leaf up close. Mushroom Fair, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Program included with admission. Annual 41st Mushroom Fair, for fungi education to the public. Learn about native fungi species and visitors can bring in specimens for identification.
10th Annual High Hopes Golf Tournament
Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane, Littleton. Join the Children’s Diabetes Foundation for a day of golf, prizes, silent auction and awards reception. Proceeds benefit the programs of The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation to raise funds for research, promote diabetes awareness and eduction, assist families in need, provide scholarships, et. Cost $375. Registration: childrensdiabetesfoundation. org/event/high-hopes-golf-tournament.
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Aug. 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mothers of Multiples Society semiannual sale at The Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Expecting Moms and Moms with babies under six months of age can shop the New Moms pre-sale at 9 a.m. Admission is $2. Visit www.mothersofmultiples.com for a free admission pass and to register for the New Moms Pre-sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mothers of Multiples Society’s Keeping Kids Safe Educational Programs.
Sponsor a Poster at Race
Aug. 19. Cancer League of Colorado Race for Research 5K in memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin who lost her battle with brain cancer back in 1997. Donate $150 or more to sponsor a poster at the race. Info: race4research.com/fundraising.
Pixelated: Sculpture by Mike Whiting
Through Sept. 23, Pixelated will bring back childhood memories of video game arcades and also call to mind modern artworks. The depiction of natural forms, such as plants and animals, in bold colors and geometric shapes will be a witty complement to the Denver Botanic Gardens York St., which are simultaneously wild and cultivated.
FREE EVENTS
History Colorado Kicks off summer with free kids’ admission
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, free youth admission at all eight museums. To celebrate the baseball season, the History Colorado Center offers free admission for kids 15 years old and under who are wearing their jersey or other baseball attire. At the History Colorado Community Museum visitors 17 and under can enjoy free admission. From historic homes to adobe forts, each museum tells the history of Colorado’s many cultures and prominent figures. Aug. 1, Colorado Day includes free admission for all visitors at all of the locations. Enjoy birthday cake and fun activities. Enjoy the new part installation Postcard Colorado at the History Colorado Center. Info: Visit HistoryColorado.org or call 303-HISTORY.
FUNDRAISER
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
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.
American Cancer Society Kickoff Luncheon and Fashion Show
Aug. 16. 11:30 a.m. at The Falls Event Center in Littleton. The luncheon will include a pink fashion show along with details on the event and how to get involved in the Oct. 28 Breast Cancer Walk. RSVP: 720-524-54s43 or email DenverCOStrides@Cancer.org by Aug. 6.
Cancer League of Colorado Race for Research 5K Run/ Walk
Aug. 19, 9-11 a.m. in Washington Park. A 5K Run/Walk in Denver’s Washington Park. This is one of the four main fundraising events for Cancer League of Colorado- a 100 percent volunteer organization with no paid staff and no offices. Expectation is for 1,100 participant and 100+ volunteers. After the race enjoy the family festival with pancake & sausage breakfast, Britol Brewing’s Beer Garden, live entertainment, prize drawing, Kid Zone with kiddie train, clowns & games, and Sponsor Expo with free product samples. The event is pet-friendly. Wellbehaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Dog was will be available. The first 300 survivors to check in on race day will receive a Survivor Sticker! Info: contact Suzanne Alliano-Rossick, 303-359-9996, Combined communications4@gmail.com.
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: 303-315-9444.
19th Annual Limb Preservation Foundation Gold Classic
Aug. 20, The Club at Rolling Hills in Golden. Registration, 10:30 a.m. Light breakfast, practice range and silent auction preview. Shotgun Start: noon Scramble format and to go lunch. Program and Awards Celebration at 4:30 p.m. with beverages, heavy appetizers, awards and silent auction festivities. Info: 303-4290688.
Dine for the High Line
Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. under the teepees in Aurora. Celebrate 71 miles of nature while raising funds to help endow a vibrant future for the Canal. Tickets and Sponsorship: www.highlinecanal.org/ dine, $250/person. Join the next day for Dogs + Donuts, a free community event: highlinecalal.org/dog-donuts. Info: highlinecanal.org/dine.
NEW BUSINESS
Assistance League Denver Thrift Store Opens July 27
July 27 and 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at their location at 6265 E. Evans Ave., Suite 15, Denver. A nonprofit organization providing human services in the community for 60 years. The all-volunteer members clothe identified school children every fall, lend hospital equipment to residents of all ages, and provide clothing needs for victims of sexual assault. Operation School Bells provides school clothes, books, and dental health kits for kids in need. For sale is colorful yard art, lush plants in creative containers, themed basket full of goodies, bakes goods. A special appearance by Denver Police Department’s People’s Patrol Car on Friday from 10 a.m. -noon. Visit assistance league.org/Denver.
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 Lear-Kaul, Coroner. Info: 303-7791115. Hosted by Tim and Kathy Turley, 7821 S. Clayton Way, Centennial.
SANCTUARY
Summer Soul Trivia and Race for Research
July 29, 11 a.m. test your Bible Trivia. Earn prizes and enjoy time together. Aug. 19, 9 a.m. Fun run/walk for all ages in Washington Park. Help annually in memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin, a lifetime member of Wellshire Presbyterian Church. All proceeds to the Cancer League of Colorado. Info: cancerleague.org.
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
Limb Preservation Foundation Golf Classic
Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. registration at The Club at Rolling Hills, Golden. Continental breakfast, practice range and silent auction preview. Shotgun start at noon. Scramble format and box lunch. Program and awards celebration at 4:30 p.m. Beverages, heavy appetizers, awards and silent auction festivities. Reserve your foursome at 303-429-0688.
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.
New Aurora council member City manager selected
The Aurora City council selected Tulsa, Okla. city manager Jim Twombly as new city manager at the meeting July 23. They also named Southeast Aurora army veteran Johnny
Watson to fill the at-large vacancy created by newly appointed mayor Bob LeGare. Watson served on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Twombly was city manager of Tulsa from 2009 until 2017.
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LEGALS
FIRST PLACE Best Public Notice Section
2018 NNA Better Newspaper
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 COLORADO PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS July 26, 2018 Arapahoe County: Housing and Community Development Services 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80120 NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about, Monday, August 6, 2018, Arapahoe County Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), as amended, to undertake the following project: Family Tree – Generational Opportunities to Achieve Long-Term Success (GOALS). This project will involve capital improvements to prepare the GOALS program facility for operation (15001 E. Oxford Ave., Aurora, CO 80014). The improvements being made will correspond with the needs assessment and work needed to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Work will include, but is not limited to plumbing, electric, heating and cooling repairs and improvements, as well as required code enforcement repairs/improvements. Up to $200,000 in CDBG funds will be used to fund this project. The activities proposed are categorically excluded subject to 58.5 under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Arapahoe County HCDS, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Arapahoe County HCDS, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120, or jfink@arapahoegov.com, or (303) 738-8040. All comments received by Sunday, August 5, 2018 will be considered by Arapahoe County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION / RELEASE OF FUNDS Arapahoe County certifies to HUD that the Arapahoe County Community Resources Director (acting under the authorization of the Board of County Commissioners) consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action
is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows Arapahoe County to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Arapahoe County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Arapahoe County; (b) Arapahoe County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Region VIII, CPD Office at 1670 Broadway Street, Denver, CO 80202. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
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Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 18JV0247 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding DEVON PARHAM AND JOHN DOE is set for August 7, 2018 at 9:30 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 in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date July 19, 2018 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F)
Don Klemme, Community Resources Director (Certifying Officer, acting under the authorization of the Board of County Commissioners)
Published in The Villager Published: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8429 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Telephone No.: (303) 649-6355
Published in The Villager Published: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8433 ____________________________
IN RE: THE ORGANIZATION OF ILIFF AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DEVION PARHAM AND ALAHN PARHAM Children, And concerning: NINA WOLF, WILLIE ELLIS, DEVON PARHAM, AND JOHN DOE Respondents. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882
Case No.: Div.: Rm.: Attorney for Petitioners: Joan M. Fritsche, #28637 Norton & Smith, P.C. 1331 17th Street, Suite 500 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: (303) 292-6400 FAX Number: (303) 292-6401 E-mail: JFritsche@NortonSmithLaw.com NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ORGANIZATION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with § 32-1-304, C.R.S., that there was filed with the District Court in and for Arapahoe, Colorado, on the 10th day of July, 2018, a Petition captioned “In Re the Organization of Iliff Avenue Metropolitan District” which Petition prays for the organization of a special district, pursuant to the provisions of Part 3 of Article 1 of Title 32, Colorado Revised Statutes.
Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 / Fax: (303) 6361889
The District is being formed to provide the following facilities, improvements and services: a. Streets b. Traffic and Safety Controls c. Water d. Storm and Sanitary Sewer e. Parks and Recreation The District contains two subdivisions: (1) the Iliff Avenue Townhomes parcel containing approximately 3.5 acres of vacant land bounded on the south by East Iliff Avenue and adjacent to the Highline Estates parcel; and (2) the Highline Estates parcel containing approximately 8.6 acres bounded on the south by East Iliff Avenue, on the east by South Yosemite Street and on the north by East Warren Street. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any time after the filing of the Petition for the organization of the proposed District with the District Court in and for the County of Arapahoe, but no later than 10 days before the hearing on the Petition, in accordance with the provisions of § 32 1 305(3), C.R.S., the owner of any real property within the proposed District may file a petition with the District Court stating reasons why said property should not be included therein and requesting that said real property be excluded. The petition shall be verified and shall describe the property for which the exclusion is requested. The Court shall hear said petition and shall determine whether, in the best public interest, the protestor’s property should be excluded or included in the proposed special district.
Case No: 18JV0247 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding DEVON PARHAM AND JOHN DOE is set for August 7, 2018 at 9:30 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 in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: July 19, 2018 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that by an Order of the Arapahoe County District Court, a Public Hearing on said Petition will be held at the hour of 9:30 a.m. in Division 402 of the District Court on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at which time and place any interested parties may appear, if they so desire, within the limitations provided by law.
Published in The Villager Published: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8436 ____________________________
/s/ Clerk of the Arapahoe County District Court
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 16, 2018 the Centennial City Council continued first reading to August 6, 2018 on:
Published in The Villager Published: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8434 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DEVION PARHAM AND ALAHN PARHAM Children, And concerning: NINA WOLF, WILLIE ELLIS, DEVON PARHAM, AND JOHN DOE Respondents.
CENTENNIAL NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING NEW RETAIL AUTOMOBILE SALES BUSINESSES ALONG THE CENTRAL ARAPAHOE ROAD CORRIDOR And was not passed on first reading as originally published in the July 18, 2018 edition of the Villager. 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
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 Beginning Balance (1,909.99) (20,811,474.77) (561,509.34) (2,373,551.94) (1,547,975.18) (203,580,643.21) (959,949.32) (43,207.06) 15,351.07 (3,463,821.81) (7,230,480.81) (5,099,406.30) 16,241.38 (21,605.53) (4,227.69) (148,684.76) (26,995.00)
2% DAILY RENTAL FEE-VEHICLE ADVANCE GENERAL TAXES CITIES-CORPORATIONS CITY SALES TAX ESCROW OTHER OWNERSHIP TAX PERSONAL PROPERTY DISTRAINT CERTIFICATE REFUNDS-CLERK&RECORDER SCHOOLS COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS STATE ACCOUNTS REFUNDS-TAX OVERPAYMENTS TAX SALE AND SUB-ONS TREASURY DEED PROCEEDS UNDISTRIBUTED SME RENTAL OWNERSHIP TAX UNDISTRIBUTED TAX UNPROCESSED TAX CERTIFICATES TOTAL
(245,843,850.26)
Delinquent Tax
Delinqent Interest
Specific Ownership
66,136,045.92
(21,728.90)
13,275.11
2,593,946.15
524,513,619.32 127,188,296.99 248,353,683.06
20,534,572.74 4,980,952.70 8,480,569.25
966,191,645.29
Current Tax
Miscellanous Receipts
Tax and Apportionments
168,730.63 41,721.84 213,574.46
116,795.13 26,045.51 44,331.07
Debits 387,598.86 32,296,056.56 88,008,535.94 17,217,433.70 5,371,085.70 2,841,562,968.07 36,806,578.52 105,833.79 547,114,283.96 133,963,146.95 253,930,652.28 56,593,559.20 12,465.04 12,499.99 362,744.82 973,209,099.11 122,820.00
Credits (412,144.41) (11,509,405.51) (99,963,395.64) (14,962,610.75) (5,694,386.46) (2,919,783,329.07) (37,991,974.46) (105,361.31) (543,865,037.38) (133,963,146.95) (259,253,450.65) (53,418,794.84) (12,481.22) (12,711.26) (414,560.39) (976,465,858.03) (138,170.00)
Ending Balance (26,455.54) (24,823.72) (12,516,369.04) (118,728.99) (1,871,275.94) (281,801,004.21) (2,145,345.26) (43,207.06) 15,823.55 (214,575.23) (12,553,279.18) (1,924,641.94) 16,225.20 (21,816.80) (56,043.26) (3,405,443.68) (42,345.00)
402,298.03
200,446.82 36,590,040.84 1,726,129.91 4,987,077,362.49 *** BRACKETED FIGURES INDICATE CREDIT BALANCE***
(5,057,966,818.33)
(316,733,306.10)
1,726,129.91
Published in The Villager Published: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8428 ____________________________
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Autos
Mazda6 Signature sedan rocks Tyler just drove away with the Mazda6 Signature four-door sedan, I hated to see it leave the driveway. Boy has Mazda come a long way in the car industry with a five-star safety rating, powerful performance and fine driving experience. I can harken back to the days of Mazda experimenting with a rotary engine that was a unique experiment in engine redesign. The new concept didn’t catch on. This is a Japanese product that may cost more money if tariff’s play out. Currently, this jewel sells for $36, 435, fully loaded with special equipment. Regardless of any tariff issues, this is a very competitive sedan in all respects. The Mazda6 is manufactured in Hofu, Japan with all major components made in that country. Japanese cars have become cars with dependable and long-lasting qualities. Foreign cars, many now manufactured in U.S. Southern states, are very competitive vehicles. Loaded with safety features, the price for most of the name brands from Korea, Germany and Japan have risen with a multitude of new safety and luxury components. The Mazda6 is a front-wheel-drive car, I would prefer an all-wheel drive vehicle for our weather conditions. However, front-wheel drive is the next best option to AWD and can be found in other Mazda products. The car is equipped for bad weather with heated side mirrors, windshield deicer wipers, rain-sensing windshield wipers and all- season tires. The drive mode is normal, and drivers can switch to sports mode with a — Continued from page 21 — is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8430 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
significant increase in performance with the full 227 sports mode selection. The SKYATIV sequential transmission is controlled by gear selection, or steering wheel paddle shifters. The sports seats are trimmed with “chestnut nappa” leather and the cabin interior is attractive with easy to operate controls. The rear seats are spacious with adequate leg room for passengers. Independent four-wheel suspension provides for a sturdy drive with front and rear stabilizer bars. The car feels strong and sturdy on the road with electricassisted power steering. The 227-horsepower engine delivers 31 miles per gallon on highway driving with an overall average of 26 mpg. The Mazda has all of the latest safety features, rear camera alerts, lane departure warnings, and the new traffic sign recognition system that shows the car speed and traffic sign warnings reflected on the driver’s lower windshield. The five-star safety rating is earned by traffic safety testing and this Mazda is loaded with airbags, impact curtains, four-wheel disk brakes, and a dynamic control driving system. The trunk is spacious, and the rear seats fold down to haul more luggage, skies, snowboards and suitcases. Lastly, this is a fancy looking car, sleek designs, with soul red crystal paint, the craftsmanship and quality very visible. I was proud to have the car parked in my driveway. Go take a test drive, you will be impressed with the power and performance. Grab ahold of the leather-wrapped steering wheel and just take off in this very impressive Mazda6 Signature model.
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO, CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CHARLOU PARK 3RD FILING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Centennial will consider an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code related to changes to the limited and conditional use standards for new vehicle sales uses within the Central Arapahoe Road Corridor (2018-O-13).
All electors of the area described below and all persons generally are hereby notified that, pursuant to a petition filed with the City Clerk, the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado (the “City”), will be conducting a public hearing concerning the organization of the Cherry Hills Village Charlou Park 3rd Filing General Improvement District (the “District”).
The City Council will consider the Ordinance at a public hearing on Tuesday September 4, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. (The Public Hearing previously posted for Monday, August 6, 2018 was postponed until September 4, 2018). All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.
1. Based upon the Petition submitted to the City, the District will contain the following described property located within Charlou Park 3rd Filing, generally bounded on the north by S. El Camino Drive, on the west by S. Holly Street, on the south by Charlou Drive and on the east by S. Denice Drive:
The hearing will be held in the Centennial Council Chambers, City of Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time. Further information concerning this proposal may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Offices at 303-754-3315.
PLOTS 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, CHARLOU PARK 3RD FILING, CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
Published in The Villager Published: July 26, 2018 Legal # 8431 ____________________________
2. The District will underground existing overhead electrical distribution lines and complete related improvements including but not limited to the removal of utility poles along portions of S. Denice Drive, Charlou Drive and S. Dasa Drive (the “Proposed Improvements”). 3. The total estimated cost of
the Proposed Improvements is $500,000.00. It is anticipated that the Proposed Improvements will be financed with the proceeds of general obligation bonds, to be paid from property taxes levied upon the taxable real and personal property within the District in a sufficient rate and amount to pay such bonds. All property within the District will be subject to the lien of indebtedness in the above amount. 4. On Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Joint Public Safety Facility, 2460 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, the City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning the organization of the District. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider an ordinance submitting the question of organizing the District and of issuing general obligation bonds and levying property taxes to finance the proposed improvements to the electors of the District at the November 6, 2018, regular election. 5. All comments concerning the District that are made in person at the public hearing or in writing prior to the public hearing by electors of the District or other members of the public will be heard and determined by the City Council before final action is taken. Said hearing and determination will take place at the meeting referred to above. 6. Pursuant to Colorado State Statutes Section 31-25-602(2)(b), properties owned by entities other than a natural person are permitted to designate a natural person to serve as an elector for the owner. Such designation shall be in writing and filed with the City Clerk. Only one such person may be designated by an owner. Dated this ____ day of ___, 2018. Laura Smith, City Clerk
Lexus NX300 is turbo-charged SUV The Lexus NX300 is the drive of the week and comes fully equipped and loaded with installed options. The suggested retail price is $37,385. But, with a long list of options, the price jumps to $49,088. I imagine that some car manufacturers make a larger profit from the options than the engines and transmissions in the vehicles. I really like the options, but they can really run up the price. Be frugal in shopping for various brands and models. The L design on the front grill depicts one of the Toyota quality products with the Lexus emblem. “Experience Amazing,” is the mission statement of this wildly successful Japanese auto manufacturer. The blue vortex metallic paint NX300 boasts a perfect five-star safety rating and the basic price includes all of the latest safety technology. New safety features are one of the strongest reason to purchase a new vehicle. Included as standard equipment on this SUV all-wheel drive are the following safety features: A pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert and smart stop technology. First things first when driving a new vehicle, buckle up the seat belt and adjust the rear-view mirrors. This NX300 has the best side mirrors, large and
sculptured to give a broader rear view. Adjust the heating and cooling temperatures, use the seat adjustments and finally select any of the radio features. Satellite stations have really captured the car radio business and I miss Mike Rosen’s KOA A.M. show. This vehicle is a smaller SUV, very compact, sturdy and powerful with a two-L turbo-charged engine, capable of 225 horsepower. The power plant is linked to an eight-speed sequential transmission with paddle shifters with a choice of three drive modes, Eco, Normal and Sport. Using a combination of the three modes the car delivered an average of 24 miles-per-gallon overall. Seats are excellent, heat and cooled, buttons and knobs controlling the temperature setting seem a little over complicated. There is a tendency to thrust drivers to the mid-console screen and various dials that take eyes off the road. Add in mobile phone usage while driving and that amounts to the rearend fender benders witnessed every day on our streets and highways. The NX300 is a utility vehicle, with all-wheel drive, folding rear- seats for additional storage and recreation equipment. Complete navigation equipment is an additional $1,800. I would shop the Lexus line of vehicles and compare prices and models and watch for factory and dealer sales events.
Published in The Villager First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Legal # 8432 ____________________________
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.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
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, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up
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 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD WALKING EAGLE, a/k/a RICHARD EAGLE, a/k/a RICHARD DEAN JOHNS, a/k/a RICHARD JOHNS, a/k/a RICHARD DEAN JOHNSON, Deceased Case Number 18 PR 30688 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 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Sue Eagle 13890 E. Marina Dr. #410 Aurora, CO 80014 Published in The Villager First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Legal # 8435 ____________________________
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
More Than Equal BY PAUL HALL
Through the years, Hollywood has told us many stories of sticking up for the underdog. We are exposed to the storyline whether watching the latest superhero film or an award-winning drama on the Holocaust, and, yes, we have the storyline present in the new film The Equalizer 2 from director Antoine Fuqua. Originally a television series, The Equalizer came to the big screen in 2014 with a new Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) dishing out a unique brand of justice. Now McCall is back, and the bad guys better watch out as he is a Lyft driver in the Boston area where there are plenty of people who can use his help. Just who is McCall? In this sequel he helps everyone, from Turkey to Washington, D.C., and his Boston-area neighborhood. Is he employed by the government? Well, not currently — or at least we don’t think he is at the present time. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have friends within the highest levels of the intelligence community. And one of his best friends, Susan
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Cheers to Pose for letting the music play. As if FX’s underground ballroom drama weren’t striking enough, the heartrending July 8 installment hit us smack in the soul with Pray Tell and Blanca (Mj Rodriguez) duetting on “Home” for patients in an AIDS ward at the beginning of the plague. Category: Emmy realness.
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can he? In The Equalizer 2, Fuqua delivers an amazingly violent film. Just when you think things can’t get more intense, he ratchets it up a level or two. But what Fuqua does is
and their resulting situations, makes me simply appreciate Washington’s relative ease at everything he does. I believe him 100 percent when he is on the screen. I just wish the story here wasn’t so haphazard; a more cohesive effort on that front would make this film extraordinary. Still, The Equalizer
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tempt to put Miles (Ashton Sanders), a young man in his building, on the straight and narrow with his bigger goals in the community when duty calls, thrusting him into major action. This includes revealing himself to his longtime partner and friend Dave York (Pedro Pascal), who believed McCall was dead. He will need to rely on York and a few others to expose the bad guys in his latest quest, but
Cheers to Amazon Prime Video for revealing A Very English Scandal. The streaming service has nothing to be ashamed of: This three-part gem starring Hugh Grant (pictured) as a member of Parliament charged with plotting to off his gay ex (Ben Whishaw) is the kind of political intrigue all parties can get behind.
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invest the viewer despite the graphic nature of the film. The increased intensity levels are displayed so stylistically that as a viewer we absorb ourselves into the film with a minimum cringe level. Mesmerizing in his intensity, Washington is so good at what he does that we forgive a number of the ills present. The film, though failing to answer a number of questions I have about McCall’s actions Jeers to Big Brother’s Big Losers. Between JC fondling housemates with an ice-cream scoop, Kaitlyn’s live-feed use of the N-word and the “I’m looking ghetto” convo between white girls Rachel and Angela, this season’s unlikable cast has fast worn-out its welcome. Jeers to AMC for inhumane treatment of Humans. Given that HBO’s Westworld is over for the season, it’s baffling that the cable net has bumped its solid cyborgs-in-society series Tuesdays at 11/10c. Guess you have to be a zombie to get respect around there.
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