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ABOVE: The Cherry Hillbillies: Villager sales rep Valerie LeVier channels Elly May Clampett, tying things up in the Amazon Treehouse Bar, where tall bartenders pour up the tall ones. The annual Hoedown is lowbrow at its highest. Photo by Peter Jones ABOVE, RIGHT: Quinley Onsager of Englewood carries her emojis well—and then tosses them with abandon. The weekend’s Turkey Leg & Wine Hoedown in Littleton had something goofy for everybody. See more on pages 8-9. Photo by Becky Osterwald
The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners voted last week to adopt recommendations made by the county’s Cultural Council for the allocation of Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Tier III funds. Those recommendations will be forwarded to the SCFD Board for final approval. Tier III funding supports local art, cultural, scientific and historical organizations that benefit Arapahoe County citizens and others in the seven-county region. For the upcoming program year, Arapahoe received and allocated nearly $1.5 million in SCFD tax revenue derived from the 1 tenth of 1 percent sales tax collected in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Each year, the Cultural Council publicizes, receives and processes Tier III grant applications. The council reviews all applications and makes recommendations to the commissioners for funding based upon a specific set of criteria. This year, 79 operating requests
and 21 project requests will receive funding. Organizations include Arapahoe Philharmonic, Aurora Symphony Orchestra, Cherry Creek Chorale, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, Englewood Cultural Arts Center Association, Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council, Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, Museum of Outdoor Arts and South Suburban Parks and Recreation. There is currently an opening for a citizen residing in Littleton, Englewood or Sheridan to serve on the Arapahoe County Cultural Council. Councilmembers are appointed by commissioners to serve three-year terms. To fill out an online application, go to arapahoegov.com/index. aspx?NID=1090 and select Cultural Council from the drop-down menu. Applications are also available at Arapahoe County Administration, 5334 S. Prince Street, fourth floor, in Littleton. For a complete list of organizations receiving funding, visit arapahoegov .com/ACCC.
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Centennial named 2017 Gallup Great Workplace
SUBMITTED BY CITY OF CENTENNIAL The City of Centennial has received the 2017 Gallup Great Workplace Award. The award was created to recognize organizations for their extraordinary ability to create engaged workplace cultures that drive business outcomes. Centennial joins a prestigious group of organizations that average 14 engaged employees for every one actively disengaged employee, which is nearly seven times the rate in the United States and more than 15 times the rate for workforces globally.
What separates great workplace cultures from the rest? Gallup has studied millions of employees around the world to answer this very question. Regardless of company size, location or industry, the very best organizations all share one undeniable trait: They have an intense and intentional focus on engaging their employees. That focus means more than administering a survey once or twice a year. While measurement is important and necessary, great workplaces know that engaging employees requires real strategy and com-
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Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman and South Suburban Board Member John Ostermiller prepare to let the Franklin Fish swim team conduct the formal ribbon cutting on the new High Line Canal Bridge. Accessing one of the area’s most popular trails is now easier. The new pedestrian bridge is part of a replacement project managed by South Suburban Parks and Recreation. The project included replacing pedestrian bridges along the High Line Canal Trail at three locations. Partners included Arapahoe County, the City of Centennial and the City of Littleton.
mitment. They don’t simply promise a culture of engagement—they deliver on it. Great workplaces have leaders who make engagement a priority—as a competitive point of differentiation—and who communicate openly and consistently. They hold their managers accountable, not just for their team’s engagement, but also for how engagement relates to overall performance. They have well-defined and comprehensive development programs for leaders and managers, and they emphasize the development of individuals and teams. Great workplace cultures treat employees as stakeholders of their future. They focus on concrete performance management activities, such as clarifying work expectations, getting people what they need to do their work, providing development opportunities and promoting positive coworker relationships. As a result, their employees create more and better work, stay with their organization longer and win the best customers of the future. Creating and sustaining a great workplace is no easy feat. Gallup research shows that worldwide, just 16 percent of employees are engaged in their jobs—they are highly involved in and enthusiastic about their work and are psychological
“owners” who drive performance and innovation to move the organization forward. A staggering 84 percent of employees are either not engaged and detached from their organization or even worse are actively disengaged, potentially feeling resentful and acting out their unhappiness. Gallup’s rigorous scientific research links employee engagement to nine integral performance outcomes: Customer metrics, profitability, productivity, turnover, employee and patient safety incidents, shrinkage, absenteeism and quality. Companies with this winning combination have a competitive edge. Organizations with highly engaged workforces can grow at a rate that is 4.3 times greater than that of their competitors. “The world’s top-performing organizations help lead the global economy by engaging their workforces,” said Jim Harter, Ph.D., Gallup’s chief scientist of workplace management and well-being. “Gallup’s Great Workplace Award winners understand and acknowledge the importance of employee engagement by making it a vital part of their organization while using it as a driving force to create real business outcomes.” All of the award recipients have shown measurable business impact as a result of hav-
ing a more engaged workforce. They have achieved this by integrating engagement into four areas that Gallup has identified as vital to cultivating a workplace culture of engagement: • Strategy and leadership • Accountability and performance • Communication and knowledge management • Development and ongoing learning In addition to demonstrating measurable business impact, winning organizations must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for the award: Administer an employeeengagement survey to at least 50 respondents representing a census of the organization Receive a high, qualifying response rate Receive a qualifying score on Gallup’s employee engagement survey A panel of Gallup workplace experts evaluates applicants and assesses them against criteria established by the most comprehensive workplace study ever conducted. The top organizations selected gain entry into an elite group of companies that have received the Gallup Great Workplace Award. For more information about the awards, contact Gallup GWA@gallup.com.
South Suburban to debut new golf clubhouse
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A/D Works! offers healthcare pre-apprenticeship program Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a partner of the American Job Center network, has joined forces with the Greater Metro Denver Health Care Partnership, Adams County Workforce Center, Denver Workforce Services, Tri-County Workforce Center, the Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative and the Colorado Area Health Education Center to provide a healthcare learning opportunity. Young adults will learn through work-based opportunities during a three-week healthcare pre-apprenticeship program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The program will allow the students to explore different careers within the healthcare field, speak with industry professionals, participate in hands-on healthcarerelated activities and receive entry-level certifications, preparing them for a career in
healthcare. “The Greater Metro Denver Health Care Partnership’s greatest achievement is being the industry’s conduit for creativity, communications, connectivity and change,” said Elerie Archer, co-chair of the GMDHP and talent-development manager at SCL Health. “Because of its association with community partners, including educational institutions, the Greater Metro Denver Health Care Partnership was able to vet the curriculum before deployment to ensure participants are receiving the best preparation and experience.” Participants applied earlier this summer for a spot in the program, which runs July 10-31. Those who successfully complete the program will earn a $300 stipend paid through the Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative. Upon completion, students will be exposed to ap-
prenticeship opportunities in Colorado and will be encouraged to apply for new healthcare apprenticeship programs, including SCL Health’s Certified Nurse Aide Apprenticeship and Centura Health’s Medical Assistant Academy. “I signed up for this program to improve myself,” said Brian Yost, one of the pre-apprenticeship students. “It’s a great opportunity to further my skills in the medical field.” If the program is successful, organizers hope to offer future pre-apprenticeship opportunities in healthcare and other high-demand fields. The Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Regional Workforce Center is located at 6974 S. Lima Plaza in Centennial. Workforce Centers also are located in Littleton and Aurora. For more information, call 303-636-1260 or visit adworks. org.
Colorado is turning 141! Celebrate our statehood with History Colorado
In honor of Colorado’s 141st birthday, the History Colorado Center and its associated museums throughout the state will be free to the public on August 1. Join them for fun hands-on ways to celebrate Colorado’s wild, colorful, historical, traditional and modern culture. On August 1, 1876, Ulysses S. Grant signed the proclamation that made Colorado the 38th state. Now, 141 years later, “Colorado Day” is a time to celebrate what makes Colorado a unique and invaluable part of the United States.
“By empowering Coloradans in understanding and celebrating our rich history, we can all work together and look to building a better future,” said Steve W. Turner, executive director of History Colorado. At the History Colorado Center, Colorado Day will be celebrated with live performances and a full day of llamas, blacksmith demonstrations, a mountain man rendezvous tent and cook area, and a variety of activities and booths from Colorado Proud, Cabela’s, Aurora Public Library, Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave and more. In addition to the daylong
festivities, at 11:15 a.m. museum visitors are invited to enjoy birthday cake along with Governor John Hickenlooper and Lieutenant Governor Donna Lynne. Cap off the day and enjoy happy hour at their weekly event, History Buffs and Brews. History Colorado and partners, Great Divide Brewing Company and the Rendezvous Cafe will offer $3 beer specials, tasty appetizers, live music, and a full bar from 4 to 7 p.m. History Colorado partners with Colorado Proud, of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, to bring these events to the public.
4-H members win at state conference
Arapahoe County 4-H members recently attended the 2017 Colorado State 4-H Conference in Fort Collins. More than 15 members competed in contests, including a livestock quiz bowl, parliamentary procedure, impromptu speaking, horse judging and consumer choices. District 3 senators and alternates also attended the conference. Arapahoe County had two teams compete in the quiz bowl and both will move on to additional competitions. The state champion team will go on to the national competition in Grand Island, Neb., Sept. 24, and the reserve state champions will compete at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Jan. 4-5, 2018. The parliamentary-procedure team also was awarded with the Reserve State Champion title. The horse-judging team won reserve state champion and will go on to compete at a national contest of their choice. The consumer-choices team also was awarded with a reserve state champion title and took first place in group process. Arapahoe County 4-H offers more than 60 projects for youth ages 5-18, including livestock, dogs and cats, pho-
tography, cooking, shooting sports, robotics and more. Participants are invited to show their completed projects at the Arapahoe County Fair each July and top exhibitors have the opportunity to show at the Colorado State
Fair. Enrollment for the 2018 program year will begin in the fall. For more information, call the 4-H Office at Arapahoe County CSU-Extension at 303730-1920 or visit arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/.
Greenwood Village readers unite for ‘Village Read’ Arapahoe Liworkshops and braries and the programs inspired by the City of Greengreat outdoors wood Village will take place have teamed up throughout Auto bring you the gust. Visit arapVillage Read, ahoelibraries. which is the org/village-read chance to confor the details nect to your and to reserve community through the love your spot at one of a good book. of our events. Join the city as Borrow a it reads Lake of copy of the book Fire, an awardor e-book at winning mysarapahoelibrarJoin Greenwood Village tery by Colorado ies.org/villageas it reads Lake of author Mark read or buy it Fire, an award-winning Stevens. at the Koelbel mystery by Colorado A special Library Café or author Mark Stevens in kickoff event the Curtis Centhe Village Read program. with author ter for the Arts, Mark Stevens Courtesy of Arapahoe Libraries 2349 E. Orchard and Greenwood Road in GreenVillage Mayor Ron Rakowsky wood Village. will be held Wednesday, Aug. For more information, 2, at 7 pm at Koelbel Library, call 303-LIBRARY (3035955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. 542-7279) or visit arapahoe Author visits, writing libraries.org/village-read.
Littleton seeking public feedback Following two public dialogues about Historic Downtown Littleton and parking in the area, the city’s staff are now reaching out to citizens who “live” online. In order to reach more community members, the same questions posed at the forums have been posted in an online survey. In the coming weeks, city staff ®
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I’m reminded of a famous old saying, “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw rocks.” That kind of relates to the “fake news” issues that swirled around before, during, and after the last election. One thing I took away from the Centennial Institute’s Western Conservative Summit was that more Republicans are climbing on the Trump bandwagon. There was a time in very recent memory that a whole lot of good Republicans did not vote for or endorse Donald Trump. At the 2017 Summit, the Freedom Caucus speakers were supportive of the “long-shot” president. The 30 or so members who have Ken Buck as one of their staunchest leaders, along with Rand Paul, are among the far right of the Republican Party who are interested in reducing the national debt and making tough cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and the rising costs in hospital care and drug prices. I think it is fair to say that all Americans of both political parties would like to see costs reduced for drugs and cancer treatments. The issue isn’t just about Obamacare, but the rising costs of healthcare before, during, and after Obama’s time in office. The nation’s drug companies are the best in the world and we all know that when we go to see a doctor we usually seek some sort of pill or drug that will ease our ailment, reduce pain or cure whatever challenges we endure. (I have always loved my chiropractor who doesn’t believe in chemicals to treat disease and pain.) How strange in a nation of pure food, sanitation, vaccinations, health pills and portents that we have so many sick people. Americans eat and drink too much. We accuse the Russians of drinking too much vodka, yet we have hundreds of breweries here in Colorado in a booming industry. Americans drink a lot and many still smoke, a proven early-death warrant. Diabetes is on a rampage and Colorado is one of the worst states in the nation for diabetes and multiple sclerosis. We are also one of the leading states for outdoor recreation and exercise. Why should the young and vigorous have to pay for the aging populations of drinkers, smokers and TV addicts? We all know that we should eat less and enjoy more fruits and
Barbwire Bob I’ve had a number of Villager readers comment on the recently reprinted Erma Bombeck column. Going through some old files, I found a letter sent to a Colorado Press Association committee confirming her speech in Denver in 1979. I keep her personally signed letter as a treasure. She spoke to our newspaper group at the Brown Palace Hotel and was superb. *** My wife, Gerri, and I attended the Western Conservative Summit at Colorado Convention Center July 21-22. An estimated 3,000 people from 25 states showed up for the annual event. Visited with Norwood Robb, CU regent emeritus and sat at the banquet table with Greenwood Villager attorney Jack Forhan and his wife Mary.
vegetables. Today, we have more steak restaurants than in the history of Colorado, with really good beef, pork, chicken and fish, and we have more pizza joints for those of us who love those pies. I’m not so sure that it is so much what we eat as how much we eat and drink. Moderation is preached by our Mormon friends who outlive us all by at least six years. But thinking about the Conservative Summit, the right wing of the GOP is now solidly behind President Trump. Even Dr. James Dobson sang his praises for putting the statue of Winston Churchill back in the Oval Office. It now resides in the president’s office once again as a symbol of our friendship and alliance with the British empire that won World War II. I didn’t hear any talk about Russians coming from the speakers I heard. Americans are growing weary of any Russian influence in our election. The bottom line was that Hillary was going to win the election and Trump didn’t have a chance of ever becoming the president. I would suggest to my Democratic friends to start thinking about your leadership and get away from all of this rhetoric. America is the last great hope for the working men and women of America, and we honor the hard work that has created so many great American stories of immigrants who found a new life in this land of opportunity to work and did not come here for welfare payments. We’ve had some great Democrat presidents who could and did work with Republicans to make this country successful. It seems that we have lost our way, and now we’re desperately trying to envision “Made in America” once again with new and better jobs. It can’t and won’t happen in six months, but we can start improving our nation again, and we already have tremendous support for rebuilding our military and taking care of our veterans as they return wounded, mentally and physically, from winless wars. There are major issues ahead for healthcare and tax reform. We’re engaged in a very political time in our nation’s history that may or may not transform the history of the United States. Socialism, taxation and relaxation are not the roads that we need to travel upon to improve our nation’s calling.
Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney
Listened to Jack speak to the Greenwood City Council at their last meeting on approving a municipal district for the new Harrison Oakes subdivision. Eleven new homes will soon be built directly south of Glenmoor County Club. Jack was on the first Centennial City Council with Mayor Randy Pye when that city first began. Saw former Arapahoe County Commissioner John Brackney and had a chance to hear District Attorney George Brauchler address the audience as a candidate for governor in 2018. I was impressed with his speech and the manner and approach of wanting to work for the people of Colorado. His experience as a trial lawyer and Army Reserve colonel were obvious in his brief presentation. Other gubernatorial
candidates also addressed the large audience, including Cherry Hills resident Doug Robinson and Douglas County-based candidate Victor Mitchell. The keynote speaker Saturday night was Focus on the Family founder James Dobson, who was given the William A. Armstrong Award for his service to the state and nation. Sen. Armstrong passed away this past year after heading Colorado Christian University for the past decade. He has been replaced by Dr. Donald Sweeten, a long-time friend of Armstrong and board member of the university that is rated among the top schools in the nation, boasting more than 7,000 students. The theme for the two days was “Making Goodness Fashionable” and centered around
conservative beliefs in Christianity and controlling the power and scope of the federal government in American lives. There were many speakers who have now embraced the Trump presidency and spoke of his accomplishments in military defense and the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Neal Gorsuch. At the Saturday evening Armstrong banquet, awards were presented to top-ranked conservative legislators from Colorado and Wyoming. Other big-name speakers were Bill Bennett, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton and Trump attorney Jay Sekulow, who brought greetings from the president. Continued on page 16
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Ted Martin writes: “The paradox of our time in history is that time when you can choose either to share this insight or to just hit we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but delete.” narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, “Remember, spend some time with your loved ones because but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees, word to someone who looks up to you in awe because BY MORT REMARKS MARKS but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you less wellness.” because that is the only treasure you can give with your “We drink too much, smoke too much, spend heart and it doesn’t cost a cent. Remember to say ‘I love too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too you’ to your partner and your loved ones, but most of angry, stay up too late, read too little, watch TV too all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when much and pray too little.” it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold “We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced hands and cherish the moment for someday that person our values. We talk too much, love too seldom and will not be there again.” hate too often.” “Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time “We have learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve to share the precious thoughts in your mind.” added years to life but not life to years. We’ve been all the way to Ginger Parietti writes: “If you ever wondered which side of the the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet fence you sit on, this is a good test!” a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. “If a Republican doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one. If a We’ve done larger things but not better things.” Democrat doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed. If a “We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We’ve conRepublican is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat. If a Democrat is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We’ve learned to rush, one. If a Republican is homosexual, he quietly leads his life. If a but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more informaDemocrat is homosexual, he demands legislated respect. If a Retion, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less publican is down and out, he thinks about how to better his posiand less.” tion. If a Democrat is down and out, he wonders who is going to “These are times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and take care of him. If Republican doesn’t like a talk show host, he small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These switches channels. A Democrat demands that those they don’t are days of two incomes, but more divorces, fancier houses, but like be shut down. If a Republican is a nonbeliever, he doesn’t go broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, to church. A Democrat nonbeliever wants any mention of God throwaway morality, one-night stands, overweight bodies and and religion silenced.” pills that do everything from cheer to quiet. It is a time when And I’ll conclude with Thomas Jefferson’s statement that “A there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockgovernment big enough to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have.” room. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a
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We are the world, we are the Village—but we can’t please everybody LEFT UNEDITED
It takes a Villager to inform a community. I paraphrase an African proverb as I contemplate the name of this 35-year-old BY PETER newspaper. JONES When I cover the streets of Arapahoe County in search of interesting stories, people often ask me about The Villager, sometimes assuming it is a publication aimed only at the residents of Greenwood and/or Cherry Hills Villages. Once upon a time, it was, but things change, just like The Villager’s front-page flag Some months ago, we amended the cover’s weekly designation to The South Metro Villager to more accurately reflect the newspaper s mission hile still committed to the twin Villages, the publication is increasingly geared toward all of urban Arapahoe County, especially the south I-25 corridor, with coverage of Centennial, Littleton and Englewood, and even Douglas County, Glendale, southeast Denver and Aurora when it comes to topics of regional interest. As I recently told the mayor of Englewood, while
Greenwood and Cherry Hills are both “villages,” so are the cities of Centennial and Littleton when it comes to the foundational nature of community. All politics is local, and so is everything else. Arapahoe County, itself, is a “village” of shared concerns, be they neighborhoods, schools or businesses. Politics is something that affects all of the above, and it never ceases to amuse me how some politicians interact with the press. Although he never called me to complain, a candidate for office has reportedly told others that bias is the reason I asked him ostensibly tough questions in a recent interview. Frankly, it would have been dereliction of duty to have done otherwise. As journalists, we have a responsibility to hold not ust public officials accountable, but also those who seek elected position at any level of government. This has nothing to do with “bias,” even though I have had a minority of politicians on both sides of the aisle variously accuse me of being a left-winger or a rightwinger. I have even been charged with bigotry. I was
once accused of “sabotaging” a “progressive” talkradio station because I allowed both sides to speak and welcomed—and challenged—guests with controversial views. Fortunately, it is only a very small group that has taken the low blow of name calling as a rebuttal to press coverage. (Keep in mind. We are not public-relations writers here. If you need someone to write about the wonders of sliced bread, there are some other very talented people who will do that for a price.) Do you accuse your doctor of bias when he challenges you on your fitness s your plumber biased e en if overpriced—when he tells you what your clogged toilet really needs s the human-resources guy biased because he asked about gaps on your resume during a job interiew hat about the waitress who wouldn t substitute tomatoes for e tra guacamole None of us is perfect, but let’s save the hyperbole for when evidence of “bias” can be truly substantiated and articulated directly to all those involved. I promise to do the same should I ever be disappointed in your professional services. peter@villagermediagroup.com
The departure of a Colorado statesman The decision to withdraw from the Colorado governor’s race by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter took most political pundits by surprise. He was leading in the polls, had maintained a strong loyal base of supporters and had a thoughtful, compassionate and visionary legislative record. His support and aggressive effort to bring the new veterans’ hospital to Aurora was legendary. Perlmutter’s strong efforts in assisting the University of Colorado Medical Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus in bringing National Institute of Health grants to research programs and the construction of the 17th Street overpass off I-225 have been a financial boon for the university and the city of Aurora in improving traffic flow onto the campus.
His unwavering support of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden has helped to sustain its operations, even in tough budgetary times. He worked tirelessly to listen to the concerns of his constituents through his Government at the Grocery program, where citizens could meet with their congressman and seek assistance with their issues or simply ask questions. Accessibility to their government was Perlmutter’s strongest precept to good governance. Accordingly, he had one of the most effective constituent-services operation in the state. His Colorado office helped thousands of his constituents in matters including immigration, passports, veterans and military affairs. He maintained a strong bipartisan relationship with businesses, chambers of
commerce, aerospace and renewable energy. In Congress, his record in working with the Colorado delegation to bring federal programs to the state was unsurpassed. Perlmutter played a significant role in saving the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle program over the Obama administration’s objections, saving more than 5,000 Colorado aerospace jobs. He was a strong advocate in supporting NASA’s Mission to Mars program. The Orion program will play a crucial part in that mission. I had the honor of serving on the congressman’s staff for nearly 12 challenging years. Perlmutter was and always will be considered the most modest, caring and hardworking retail politician serving Colorado and its citizens. Rep. Perlmutter’s departure from Colorado’s political stage will be a huge loss for the state of Colorado and all its citizens.
Lessons from HOPE about the simple act of giving There are numerous common themes and values wellbeing of its guests through positive human conin all great religions. One of the most significant is nection. Smiles and hugs are in abundance. Judgethat it is better to give than receive. A common theme, ment, cross examination and societal guilt trips are but, alas, not always a common practice. To the extent nonexistent. Guests are of value simply because we do give, it is usually by giving money. I they are. It’s quite the refreshing reprieve am among the guilty—write a check, feel from what surely is an otherwise difficult good briefly, move on. position for many who find themselves in Problem not solved but guilt held in a position of needing to ask for help. abeyance. Minimum bother. Bart Sayyah, the executive director at As such, I was intrigued by my recent visit to Helping Our People Excel HOPE, shared with me that most Ameriin the 3900 block of South Broadway in cans don’t know/accept that there is a Englewood. HOPE is a food pantry which significant hunger problem in the U.S. He understands the skepticism, but points out provides free groceries to those who are that nearly one in eight Americans struggle in need and serves approximately 600 BY RICHARD LAMM with having enough money to buy food guests a month. While not a religious To try and deal with this challenge, organization, it does embrace the power of giving with particular emphasis on the quality of Bart explained that Colorado has an extensive system of food banks (the motherships of food aggregagiving. tion) and agencies which distribute the food to those The culture there is such that preserving the in need. Food Bank of the Rockies is the largest of dignity of others is as important as providing actual physical nourishment. In fact, one might say that the the five food banks in the state, handling more than group is fanatical about addressing the psychological 60 million pounds of food a year and supporting a
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LETTER Thank you, Ms. Osterwald, for extraordinary honesty
In The Villager, July 20, 2017, you wrote an article, “A word from the bleary-eyed editor,” which was exceptional. You took full blame for the erroneous June 8 headline, “Greenwood Village approves Subarea”. Your willingness to accept responsibility and not to shift blame to anyone else is extraordinary in this day and age. We have all been taught over the past several decades to never accept responsibility for anything other than unwarranted accomplishments and to always blame someone or something else for mistakes or adverse outcomes. We have learned to reject the concept of personal responsibility, resulting in tremendous damage to our individual
and societal integrity. You are to be commended for resurrecting the concept that mistakes are made despite the best of intentions, which is simply the reality of life. You are to be commended for reminding us that when each of us makes a mistake that it is ethically and morally appropriate to admit it, rather than to cover up or shift blame to another. Accepting the consequences of one’s own behavior reflects deep maturity and well-rooted personal values that are quite rare in today’s America. Thank you for your honesty and conviction of conscience. Perhaps it will remind others of the discarded virtue, namely that “honesty is the best policy.” When was the last time you heard anyone say that? Paul Russ Englewood
network of over 400 agencies like HOPE. Without their expertise and economies of scale, the fight against hunger would be very difficult. While he is grateful for their existence, the battle on the frontlines comes back to supporting the distribution network. Without the agencies, the abundance of food would not get to those who are in need effectively. This, of course, does require financial need, but it also requires sweat equity and people who are willing to serve others as HOPE does. Which brings me full circle back to my initial assertion about the significance of giving and how we give. I don’t want to discourage anyone from making a financial contribution because many worthwhile endeavors do require material support. However, I would challenge you to go beyond, to get engaged for your own enrichment, to experience giving beyond giving. I could not have gleaned from a simple donation what I learned from HOPE through direct interaction. Richard Lamm served as Colorado governor from 1975 until 1987.
Arapahoe County Fair boasts new kids activities, bands on main stage The Arapahoe County Fair opens this week, kicking off four days of family fun and entertainment at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park, just east of E-470 on Quincy Avenue. Crowd-pleasing attractions, such as unlimited carnival rides and main-stage entertainment are back, along with new events and activities in the Kids’ Corral and “life on the farm” activities in the Homestead. An admission ticket gets unlimited carnival rides. The Kids’ Corral boasts a climbing wall, a hay maze, hamster wheels, a bucking bull, a kids
tractor pull, picnic games and the Magic Bean Show. Sign kids up for a ride on a sheep in the Mutton Bustin’ arena, or enjoy cheering on the competition from the stands. This year, the fair will have a rodeo both Saturday and Sunday nights (included in the price of admission) and such crowd favorites as the highflying dock dogs, fireworks and the petting farm. A visit to the livestock barn offers a chance to see prize-winning 4-H animals. Try your luck at the midway games to win a stuffed animal and stay up late to see the fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights (weather
permitting). Please check arapahoecountyfair.com for updates on fireworks displays. In the Homestead, kids will experience leather crafting and rope making. In the farm– to-market area, little ones will have a chance to experience harvesting and gathering food. Other activities include the fitas-a-feline contest, which gives kids an opportunity to learn how cats are an important part of farm life. A new feature is the alpaca exhibit. where you can play in the sandbox and take selfies at peek-a-boo photo stations. Another new attraction this
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DA’s Citizens Academy seeks applicants trict Attorney’s 18th Judicial District AttorOffice, including ney George Brthe Special Vicauchler is pleased tims Unit, Ecoto announce the nomic Crimes dates for the 2017 Unit, Cold Case Fall Citizens Unit, Crime Academy. Scene InvestigaThis free sevtions, County en-week acadCourt and Juveemy will be held nile Justice. Stuon consecutive dents also will Wednesday evehave the chance nings from 6 p.m. to learn the intrito 9 p.m., Sept. 20cacies of a jury Nov. 1. It will take trial. place in the DisLimited spactrict Attorney’s es are available. Arapahoe CounPreference will ty office, 6450 S. be given to apRevere Parkway plicants who live in Centennial. District Attorney George Brauchler leads a classroom as part of his office’s in the 18th JudiEach class will Citizens Academy. The free program slated to start in September is now cial District and explore the role accepting applications. are first-time of various memCourtesy of District Attorney’s Office students. Particibers of the office pants must be at in different parts of the criminal-justice system. The academy will least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a give students an in-depth look at what happens on a criminal-background check to be considered. case between the time of arrest and post-conviction. The link to the application can be found at da18. In addition, students will get to explore the differ- org/DAsOffice/Community/CitizenAcademy.aspx ent functions of the specialized units within the DisThe deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 25. Submit your application one of the v following ways: AT THE TOP OF HER Via mail: Office of the District Attorney, PROFESSION SINCE 1977 c/o Mayra Navarro, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111 CRS, GRI Via email: mnavarro@da18.state.co.us Via fax: 720-874-8790 Office: Cell: 303-773-3399 303-905-0744 Once the academy is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance in the academy no later than Sept. 6. 14 Village Road
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MOA to premiere two new exhibitions Inspire. Ignite. Innovate. On July 29, Museum of Outdoor Arts will open two new exhibitions. The exhibitions will commence with an opening reception from 6 – 9 p.m. at MOA’s indoor gallery headquarters in the Englewood Civic Center, located at 1000 Englewood Pkwy., Englewood. The celebration is open to the public and will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music by the local band Winehouse, and complimentary gallery admission. Inspire. Ignite. Innovate. explores MOA’s 2017 annual theme of past, present, future. Summer Design and Build Emerging Artists examine this topic throughout the MOA indoor galleries. The result is a playful, yet thoughtful, exhibition that makes the viewer ponder this
theme. The exhibition was created by 12 undergraduate level emerging artists selected to participate in MOA’s annual summer Design and Build program under the direction of master artist, Cory Gilstrap. MOA’s Design and Build program operates in two realms, focusing on both temporary outdoor public art and indoor gallery exhibitions. “Emerging artists are provided a theme and collaboratively create a cohesive body of work under the lead of a professional artist in only eight weeks,” said MOA President and Executive Director, Cynthia Madden Leitner. “Participants gain experience in collaboration and in creating commissions and public art.” This exhibition is free and open to the public through Sept. 22.
New technology delivers efficiency to families receiving human services Arapahoe County’s leading new software, HSConnects, is significantly improving customer service while refining business processes and workflow management in the Department of Human Services. HSConnects was built in response to a need to handle a growing annual caseload of nearly 100,000 cases. The software has streamlined the application process by 92 percent, reduced the error rate from 30 percent to nearly zero, maximized resources and increased efficiencies in Human Services. As a result, Human Services saves four million sheets of paper annually and nearly $1.5 million in temporary staffing and overtime costs. Here’s how it works: Using high-speed document scanners to digitize documents, HSConnects reads the state’s program systems to determine when a case is due, who the documents should be routed to, and prioritizes work based upon the due date of every case with
documents in the queue and ensures that the most pressing case is worked first every time. The system also allows work to be transferred, reassigned or moved to a different priority to ensure all work is processed in a timely fashion. HSConnects has reduced the application submittal process from 25 minutes to two minutes, and once an application is submitted caseworkers can access the information instantly allowing for quicker response times. “Through HSConnects, we have been able to make good use of our resources, streamline processes and strengthen our customer service,” said county Commissioner Nancy Sharpe. “Time is important to all of us, and this implementation allows us to deliver our county’s mission to be first in service.” “We have not lost a single document since HSConnects was implemented,” said Bob Prevost, deputy director of Human Services. “When we tell our software
developers that they may have saved a life today, it’s a very rewarding moment,” said David Bessen, information-technology director. This efficiency allowed Arapahoe County to become one of two large Colorado counties that were able to comply with federal and state timeliness mandates in 2016. Last year, Arapahoe County received a 2016 C-Stat Distinguished Performance award from the Colorado Department of Human Services for outstanding performance. This year, the National Association of Counties recognized the county with a 2017 Achievement Award for HSConnects. Other Colorado Counties are taking notice. Arapahoe County is working with five other Colorado counties for possible implementation. “It’s definitely a system that will continue to increase our efficiencies and save money,” said Cheryl Ternes, Human Services director.
LETTER Chill out on the mistaken headline!
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Quite a kerfuffle over an erroneous headline [re: letter in July 20 Villager on an earlier headline mistake]. The story was correct. No one was misled (except perhaps someone who only reads headlines). No election results were changed. I chuckled when I saw it. Someone’s human slipup was embarrassingly public. Aren’t we all glad
our human foibles aren’t always so much on parade? But attacking it as “bad,” “not taking responsibility,” “blame,” “failure” and needing to “man up”—that is the sad story. Brian Anderson Greenwood Village
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nexation” by Lone Tree. The generation that “We really wanted a will soon constitute half mayor, a city council to the nation’s workforce has speak on our behalf, to adtouched not just transvocate for us, to promote portation and education, us,” said Luella Chavez but the very nature of the D’Angelo, the satellite fasuburban landscape. Last Public-private partnercility’s vice chancellor of month, Greenwood Village ships. Can you say that five enterprise development. voters resounding rejected times fast? “… We are building a mini a proposal for a large highThree of the woman campus for each and every density mixed-use developleaders of the south I-25 one of you and your famiment. 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The ber. “We engage with busidence in and of itself that asked. “… I like to think of three speakers stressed the importance of collaboration and nesses that have wonderful the southeast metro area providing the best of both partnerships between government and private entities along practices, have the ability has its own way of conduct- the south I-25 corridor. worlds to our residents, to tap into nationwide rePhoto by Peter Jones ing business via teamwork. that if you want the whitesearch and development in While CU partners with picket fence and the yard, In Lone Tree, business rail. Like its neighboring their own businesses and Lone Tree and Centennial we have that. If you want has helped solve the “lastcities, this receiving point bring best practices to us.” engaged in a first-time part- mile challenge” from the to turn it and lock it and go for curriculum and reThose partnerships in nership with Lyft, the two burgeoning light rail line. search from all of CU’s four to Boca for the winter and the ultra-cooperative south cities also work together come back, we have that opLast year, about 80,000 peocampuses was designed metro area are also publicto maintain a seamless clition for you as well.” st ple jumped onto a business- with a 21 century appublic. Centennial, a city mate for economic developThis changing face of supported shuttle service proach. known for contracting out ment. 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A Hoedown busier than a cow’s tail in fly season The annual Turkey Leg & Wine Hoedown in Historic Downtown Littleton was granny slappin’ good—boasting everything from hand fishin’ to golfin’ with crutches. Not to mention those famous Cajunseasoned turkey legs and moonshine. This annual shindig of redneck goofiness is produced in Reinke Bros. parking lot by Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association.
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Also make sure the height of the walker is set appropriately for you. To do this, stand with your arms relaxed at your sides. The handgrips of the walker should line up with the crease on the inside of your wrist. You also need to check that the walker folds easily for transport and storage and that it’s light enough to lift into your car. Test the handgrips to make sure they’re comfortable. And, be sure you measure the doorways in your home to ensure your walker will fit through them. If you have narrow doorways consider installing “swing clear” offset door hinges as a simple and affordable way to widen them an extra two inches. Walkers also have lots of accessories that can be added for your convenience such as food tray attachments, tote bags for carrying personal items, oxygen tank holders, and tennis ball walker glides that go over the feet of a standard walker to help it slide more easily across the floor. For more tips on how to choose and use a walker, visit Mayoclinic.com/health/ walker/HA00060. It’s also a smart idea to work with your doctor or a physical therapist, and be sure to get a written prescription, as Medicare will cover 80 percent of the cost. 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.”
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A new Harvard RELATIONSHIPS also happened in study entitled The former generations, Talk reveals that but there was a different social norm most millennials of dating, falling in are looking for love and then marguidance on how rying. The time gap to form loving between dating and relationships and healthy attachBY JONEEN MACKENZIE marriage was not as long and had fewer ments. The survey, cycles of partners. which included more than There are sociological 2,000 young adults, found that reasons for this change. One about 70 percent of millennials wished they had received is due to an attitude that marriage is the capstone of arrivmore information and skills ing rather than the cornerfrom their parents or trusted stone of adulthood and getting adults regarding finding lifeto where you wanted to be as long love. a couple. Another reason is Older generations “are failthe higher educational attaining ... miserably to prepare ment and economic success of young people for romantic love, probably the most impor- young women. They no longer need to be married. tant thing they will do in life,” Additionally, a quarter according to study author of millennials experienced Richard Weissbourd. As one 27-year-old retheir parents’ divorce or were spondent in the study said, raised in single-parent homes. “There’s this idea that someThis made some cynical and how you develop a relationeven fearful of marriage. Add ship naturally. But it doesn’t to this perfect storm, the libertine social fabric, making happen naturally. It’s incredit common to meet, date and ibly hard.” sleep with your casual partner Why is it that this generation needs more assistance without any strings attached. The “friends with benefits” than in the past? According to other observations and phrase was coined by this gendata sets about millennials, eration. Sexually-aggressive social media, the internet and they spent their 20s and even widespread pornography betheir 30s in pointless dating, came more accessible. undefinable relationships These cultural shifts creatand painful breakups. This
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Cherry Hills Assisted Living in Centennial is accepting new residents.
Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care now open Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care, a new boutique retirement community located in Centennial, is open and accepting residents. CHAL specializes in assisted living as well as memory care for residents living with cognitive impairments. CHAL offers panoramic views of the captivating deKoevend Park and incorporates state-of-the-art services, designs and amenities. CHAL consists of 85 spacious, contemporary suites including studio, 1 and 2-bedroom options up to 1,024 square-feet. All suites include beautiful finishes and features, premium heating and air-conditioning, 24-hour staffing, and personalized care options tailored to each senior’s individual needs. Residency at CHAL includes restaurant style din-
ing served from a kitchen created by the designer of many of Denver’s top dining establishments. Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the kitchen features an anytime menu, seasonal menu and daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials created by the in-house executive chef and staff. Residents will also enjoy the large, parkside terrace, fireside bistro, luxurious spa and salon, high-tech theater, laundry and housekeeping services, transportation, community gardens and trails, private storage, free cable and WiFi, adjacent access to the Goodson Recreation Center and deKoevend Park, ample parking, a two-story atrium, expansive views of the surrounding park and nearby shopping and restaurants. Additional social interaction opportunities
at this boutique community include participant centered activities such as exercise and educational classes, gardening and walking clubs, movie nights, theme nights, outings, and much more. “We are thrilled to present CHAL to the community”, states CHAL ownership, “the views, finishes and amenities of the building offer an experience unlike anything else in Colorado. Coupled with a diligently selected management team and staff, we feel that CHAL offers an extraordinary senior living option for our community.” For more information on the community please visit assistedlivingcherryhills. com. To schedule a private tour, contact Valerie Pennock at vpennock@assistedlivingcherryhills.com or call 720-592-0251.
Many people are quick to think of growing older in a negative light. Although there certainly are some side effects of aging that one may wish to avoid, people may find that the benefits of growing older outweigh the negatives. Seniors are a rapidly growing segment of the population. In the United States, the Administration on Aging states that the older population - persons 65 years or older - numbered 46.2 million in 2014 (the latest year for which data is available). Statistics Canada reports that, in July 2015, estimates indicated that there were more persons aged 65 years and older in Canada than children aged 0 to 14 years for the first time in the country’s history. Nearly one in six Canadians (16.1%) was at least 65 years old. With so many people living longer, it’s time to celebrate the perks of getting older rather than the drawbacks. Here are some great benefits to growing old. Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of youth give way as one ages, and older people have less negativity and higher self-esteem. A University of Basel study of people ranging in ages from 18 to 89 found that regardless of demographic and social status, the older one gets the higher self-esteem climbs. Qualities like self-control and altruism can contribute to happiness. Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to discounts on meals, museum entry fees,
movies, and other entertainment if they’re willing to disclose their ages. Discounts are available through an array of venues if one speaks up. Seniors also can enjoy travel perks, with slashed prices on resorts, plane tickets and more. The U.S. National Park Service offers citizens age 62 and older lifetime passes to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites for just $10 in person ($20 online or via mail). Reasoning and problemsolving skills: Brain scans reveal that older adults are more likely to use both hemispheres of their brans simultaneously - something called bilateralization. This can sharpen reasoning skills. For example, in a University of Illinois study, older air traffic controllers excelled at their cognitively taxing jobs, despite some losses in short-term memory and visual spatial processing. Older controllers proved to be experts at navigating, juggling multiple aircrafts simultaneously and avoiding collisions. Less stress: As people grow older, they are able to differentiate their needs from wants and focus on more important goals. This can alleviate worry over things that are beyond one’s control. Seniors may realize how little the opinions of others truly mean in the larger picture, thereby feeling less stress about what others think of them. Growing older may involve gray hair or wrinkling skin, but there are many positive things associated with aging.
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BY BILL YOUMANS CONTRIBUTOR For most kids on summer break, the lazy days of June and July include the absence of teachers, classrooms and planned learning. Research shows that a summer with “no more pencils, no more books” can have a powerful negative effect on some students. This is referred to as the “summer slide,” where students lose ground on what they learned the previous school year. “We have data that suggests that 80 percent of the achievement gap occurs during the summer period, with some students losing as much as two months of gradelevel math skills and reading achievement,” said Patti Turner, learning-services director for Littleton Public Schools. “If we can have kids maintain where they are during the summer, we won’t have them struggle when they return to school in the fall.” To offset this “summer slide,” LPS is offering a free K-2 summer school at Field Elementary for students entering grades 1-3. The curriculum provides students with an opportunity to shore up their skills in math and literacy from the grade they just finished, before entering the next grade in the fall. In its second year, the program runs for six weeks— Monday through Thursday, from June 5 to July 20. Enrollment costs are covered by the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act, which provides state funds for K-3 literacy, assessment and individual plans for striving readers. Summer school looks and sounds like any school day at Field. The typical day starts with math and literacy work (reading and writing) in the mornings, while the afternoon session includes physical education, a unit on music and drama, and a unit on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), and occasional work in the school garden. Kids who attend for the full
day are provided with a free lunch through a federal summer meal program. For the full day schedule, district bus transportation is available to and from Field, from four LPS Littleton Public Schools students work with teacher Kelci Taylor on literacy and math schools. Many stu- skills in summer school to better prepare dents in the them for the coming school year. Courtesy of LPS program K-2 also have the summer school by invitation. opportunity to take home a The process begins with disChromebook to use through- trict screening data to deterout the summer, allowing for mine where kids are in their additional online learning, learning. Along with teacher practice and support in liter- recommendations for stuacy and math. The device will dents that would most benefit be returned to the student’s from summer school, families home school on the first day receive invitations to enroll in of the new schoolyear. the summer program. “I find it rejuvenating, “The goal of our K-2 Sumknowing we can make a big mer School is ‘no more sumdifference for them as they mer loss.’ Our program inmove ahead to their next vites kids to take advantage grade,” teacher Kelci Taylor of ‘real school’ during the said. summer months, so they can Her student Breck, a sec- keep learning and hone their ond-grader from Moody, en- skills for the coming school joyed being able to switch year,” said Kathleen Ambron, rooms for math and reading LPS’s director of elementary “like the big kids do” and likes education. “With 178 kids reading with friends and writ- enrolled—117 attending fulling fun stories. time and 61 part-time—this “As a teacher, I’m always is truly an extension of the asking, ‘What can I do to schoolyear. We ask the parmake this summer school ex- ents and the students to comperience special for these stu- mit to being here for the whole dents?’” Taylor said. “‘What summer session, and that’s a do we really need to focus on?’ big piece of making it work.” And then create lessons to imWith a strong system in prove those skills. I remind place, the K-2 program is getmyself it’s summer and they ting better each year. should be having fun, too, so “Summer school is all we incorporate lots of games about future success for to keep them engaged and these kids. We understand learning.” that school and learning can In Mindy Allen’s second- be hard at any time of year, grade class, her student Leon- so my favorite thing to talk ardo, 7, was eager to talk about about with a kiddo is remindhis summer school experi- ing them ‘hard work pays off’ ence at Field, which is also his and you are here at summer regular school. school so some things won’t “We get to have fun and be as hard later on,” said Nicohave recess and play domino lette Vander Velde, assistant topic [a math-skill game]. I’m principal for summer school. good at it. Miss Allen helps me “Our goal is to help students with math and we get to do fun build a strong foundation so activities, and my new friends every kid will be successful.” are nice to me,” the boy said. Bill Yeomans is a writer for Students are selected for Littleton Public Schools.
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Educators recognized for helping students with disabilities
Parents, students, staff and families recently gathered to celebrate the announcement of the fifth annual CURO Awards, which is sponsored by the Special Services Advisory Committee. The award recognizes the dedication and commitment of individuals who touch the life of a Littleton Public Schools student with a disability. “CURO” is a Latin word that means “to care for or to pay attention to.” Parents, students and colleagues chose nominees. The nominators expressed true, heartfelt gratitude through their written comments, such as: “She has a
heart to help her kids succeed, even when they no longer believe that they can” and “She looked past our son’s diagnosis and regarded him as an individual with different capabilities and unique potential for success, and he is now thriving without supports in a fully inclusive classroom.” Another parent wrote about their nominee: “She is loving, kind, generous and she gives children like mine the strength to find their voice, no matter how challenging it may be.” Congratulations to the 51 nominees and 11 award winners: Kim Ash, Kristin Bergman, Lisa Bodek, Diane Brown, Nan Butler, Heather Byers, Janet Castleton, Nancy Cozart, Theo Crews-Yearick, Luis Dominguez-Paris, Paulette
Dorseif, Krissy Dorwin, Debra Draus, Jasmin Fling, Jordan Fredericks, Mary Hargreaves, Karen Kazemi, Anne Keely, Sara Knoblock, Cydney Lanning, Stacy LeDuc, Gregory Lipscomb, Margaret Lopez-Nelson, Karin Mayer-Abt, Malachi Mason, Andrea Mertz, Carolyn Moretti, Naiomi Nemkov, Alyssa Neugeboren, Suzy Olsen, Carlos Pacheco, Linda Parry, Kimberly Pendleton, Alison Rangell, Barb Ritchie, Colleen Rondinelli, Adam Schneiderman, Lois Sheehan, Jenny Shoen, Sarah Slaght, Tom Stavig, Rachel Stockbridge, Gretchen Storm, Elizabeth Szilagyi, Team Samuel, Melinda Travis, Denise VedovelliWhitlow, Carrie Williams, Deborah Williams, Alan Young, Yantze Zastrow.
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series
July 28, The Mavericks Aug. 7, Randy Newman, Aug. 27, Lucero at UMB Bank Amphitheater at York St.; and Aug. 13, Garrison Keillor at Chatfield Farms. Tickets: 720-865-3552.
Opening reception for two exhibits July 29, 6-9 p.m. Food, drinks, music and art as Museum of Outdoor Arts continues 2017 theme of “Past, Present, Future.” July 29-Sept. 22, “Design and Build” and the sculptured buildings of Charles Deaton. MOA Indoor Galleries, 1000 Englewood Pkwy, 2nd floor, Englewood. Info: 303-806-0444.
Painting Possibilities: An Evening of Art Aug. 2, 6 -9 p.m. Fascination St. Fine Art Gallery, 315 Detroit St., Denver. $20 donation. Wine, beer, hors’doeuvres. Showcase original work of five women who are homeless or experiencing poverty. A social enterprise of The Gathering Place. RSVP 303-9l96-9034.
Sangria Sunset with Rene Heredia Aug. 4, 7:15 p.m. Cherokee Ranch and Castle. Authentic gypsy flamenco music and dance. RSVP: 303688-5555.
Tesoro Cultural Center’s 20 Summer Weekends Aug. 4-6, 11-3 pm., Powwow Dancing. Featured artists: Allen Aragon, Nanabah Aragon and Nicklaus Stanaland
JonBenet Ramsey—Colorado’s Most Notorious Murder Mystery Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m. New evidence with Stephen and Joyce Singular. Reservations: 303-688-5555. Cherokee Ranch & Castle. Mini tour included.
Six Foot Joe and the Red Hot Rhinos Aug. 10, 6 p.m., Bemis Public Library front lawn. Seven-piece horn band will entertain with variety of classic rock and rhythm and blues. Hot dogs, brats, burgers, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase. 303-795-396.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild’s call for entries
All-female quartet will play a mix of rock, classical, pop and original tunes. 303-795-3961.
Brass Under Glass
Aug. 20, 4:30 p.m. Free concert in The Galleria at Denver Performing Arts Complex. Bring a lawn chair. No tickets required. Info: denverbrass.org
The Western: Major survey of Western art
Through Sept. 10, Denver Art Museum debuts its first major exhibition on visual legacy of “The Western” through fine art, film and popular culture. 160 paintings, photography, prose and film from the mid1800s to present. Call 720-865-5000.
Denver Public Art Summer Tours
Summer 2017, Airport Art Tour, Aug. 4, noon. Union Station History and Public Art Tour, Aug. 12 and 26, 10 a.m. Two bicycle tours: Cherry Creek Trail Urban Arts Fund Bike Tour Aug. 13 and Sept. 10, 3 p.m. and Downtown Denver Public Art Bike Tour Sept. 10, 10 a.m. Info: 720-865-5562.
Floral and Fowl: The artwork of Michael Warren and Darryl Trott
Through Sept. 30. Old South Frame and Gallery, 1588 S. Pearl St., Denver. Original paintings from private collection. Info: 303-715-3828.
ACC to host Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition
Through Aug. 4, Open Mon.-Fri. 12-5 p.m. Tue. until 7 p.m. Free admission. Closing reception Aug. from 5-7 p.m. Colorado Gallery of the Arts on the first floor of the Arapahoe Community College Annex building. Info: 303-797-5212.
Cherry Creek North Food and Wine Tasting
Aug. 12, 6-9 p.m. on Fillmore Plaza (Fillmore St. between 1st and 2nd Ave.) 17 restaurants participating. VIP ticket holders, $65, have early entry at 5 p.m. Tickets: bit.ly/2aXMDLI.
All-Colorado Art Show
Through Sept. 2. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road., Greenwood Village. greenwood village.com/curtis.
Aug. 15 deadline. Juried art show runs Oct. 10-Nov. 2. Entry form at heritage-guild.com or call 303594-4667.
CHAMBERS
Rock with Spinphony
Aug. 1, 5-7 pm., 4850 S. Broadway. Greater Englewood Chamber
Aug. 17, 6 p.m. Bemis Public Library front lawn.
Ribbon cutting and grand opening of Metropolitan Development
Aug. 3 and 10“5 Classes for Starting or Growing Your Business”First class: Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., 5-8 p.m. $40 for all classes for Chamber members.
EVENTS
Six Steps to a Great Business: Lunch & Learn
July 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. South Metro Denver Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste. 342, Centennial. RSVP: 303-795-0142.
Seminar: Thriving in the MultiGenerational Workforce
July 28, 10-3 p.m., South Metro Denver Chamber Office, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste. 342, Centennial. RSVP: 303-795-0142. Aug. 1 and Sept. 5, 1:30-3 p.m. Free with registration required. In partnership with the Spark! Alzheimer’s Association. Denver Botanic Gardens offers an opportunity for participants with mild memory loss to enjoy hands-on garden-related projects. Meet in the main parking lot in front of the Visitor Center.
Golf Open
Aug. 3, 8 a.m. Shotgun-scramble format at Inverness Golf Club. Sponsored by DTC/Greenwood Village Chamber. Visit dtcchamber.com or call 303-290-9922. Fundraiser for Third Way Center.
Color: Works by Teresa Booth Brown
Through-Aug. 6, Opening reception May 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artist talk at 6:30 p.m. From a simple composition, each painting is developed intuitively by the addition and subtraction of paint, collage and drawing. Denver Botanic Gardens. Info: 720-85-3552.
Opportunity Coalition
Aug. 10, 5-7 p.m., WeWork/Triangle Bldg., location (near Union Station.) 1550 Wewatta, St., 2nd floor, Denver. Featuring Tamara Banks, Emmy-winning journalist and CEO of TaxMedia. $20 ticket with RSVP required. Visit opportunitycoalition.com.
Home Fire Safety Pre-Canvassing
Aug. 16, The Red Cross and Englewood Police are requesting volunteers for the Home Fire Safety PreCanvassing. Four teams of two people will be canvassing the area that will be visited during the Aug. 19 Home Fire Safety Campaign.Volunteers will be installing free detectors where needed. To sign up for pre-canvassing on Aug. 16 from 4-6 p.m., visit 2017HomeFireSafetyCampaignPre-Canvassing. To volunteer for the installation event, visit: redcrossmhc.wufoo.com/forms/ zzeam6uObOy2uz
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Capstone Leadership Lake Day
July 29. For Greenwood Village residents. 2-9:30 p.m., Village Green Parks. Fireworks following the Wash Park Band performance at 8:15 p.m. Tickets and parking passes available for GV residents at City Hall through July 27. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 303-486-5773.
Greenwood Village Day
Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For Uplift students, staff and board members. Kayaks, paddleboards, corn toss game, tubing, swimming, barbecue and beach. Marina at Cherry Creek Lake, 2800 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village. Parking $9/day or free with Colo. State Parks pass. Volunteers needed: 720-244-2120. RSVP by Aug. 1.
POLITICAL
Mike Coffman town-hall meeting
Opportunity Coalition hosts Tamara Banks
Aug. 1, 6 p.m. at Prairie View High School, 12909 E. 120th Ave., Henderson. Free and open to CD6 constituents. Registration required: coffman.house.gov/ events/rep-coffman-town-hall-co-06-0. To view the event, visit facebook.com/repmikecoffman.
Aug. 10, 5-7 p.m. We Work/Triangle Bldg. (near Union Station) 1550 Wewatta St., 2nd Floor. $20. Cocktails and light appetizers. Banks is an Emmy awardwinning journalist and CEO of TaxMedia. Visit opportunitycoalition.com.
Colorado Federation of Republican Women Distilled, VI Luncheon
Englewood Day of Service
August 12, 11:30-1:30 with registration at 11 a.m. Co-hosts: Douglas County Republican Women and Cherry Creek Republican Women. Tom Lasers from The Cell will be speaking on emerging threats of homegrown violent extremism and what the government is doing to combat it. Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Road, Centennial. Lunch $25, all inclusive. Reservations by July 31. Send check to Douglas County Republican Women, Jeanette NewVille, 8942 Meadow Hill Circle, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Info: bpiper1111@aol.com.
Sept. 9, Community volunteers will work on homes of Englewood residents. Info: info@beatool.org or call 720-373-9605.
FUNDRAISER
Brew Festival Fundraiser: Education on Tap
Aug. 11, 6-10 p.m. South Denver Univ. of Colorado’s 15th Annual Art & Ale is now Education on Tap. General admission $50, $25 for designated driver. Proceeds benefit CU South Denver Community Education Fund. Food, drinks from local craft breweries and restaurants, live music from That Eighties Band, lawn games, etc. VIP 5-6 p.m. $100. Tickets: 303-315-9444.
Americana Picnic & Softball Game
Aug. 26, 6-10 p.m. Funding a future for kids with cancer. Learn about groundbreaking pediatric-cancer research. TAC Air and CenturyLink Hangars, Centennial Airport, 7425 S. Peoria Circle. Tickets: 303-758-2130.
Aug. 13, Arapahoe County Democrats familyfriendly event with a playground and swimming pool nearby, and activities for kids and adults. Limber up and sign up for this event in support of the party, Utah Park Pavilion, 1800 S. Peoria St., Aurora noon to 6 p.m. To sign up and pre-donate, go to secure.actblue.com/donate/ arapdemspicnic.
Audubon Society Summer Fundraiser
11th Annual Pat Schroeder Dinner
Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance
Sept. 9, Arapahoe County Democratic Party’s 11th Annual Pat Schroeder Dinner. 6-9 p.m. at the Summit Conference and Event Center, 6th Ave. and Sable Blvd. in Aurora
To connect people with nature through education and conservation. Research funds are needed. Donate on Support Our Siding GoFundMe Page. Info: 303-973-9530.
DEATH NOTICE Tom Burns
At press time The Villager was notified of the death of Tom Burns. He was a past mayor of Englewood and longtime resident of the city of Englewood. Services will be held Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at Saint Louis Church, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood.
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FLEURISH
Dixie’s was not your grandmother’s Tupperware party More than those traditional bowls Kris Anderson (aka Dixie Longate ), in drag, delivered a side-splitting, mascara-running performance without intermission. This one-woman show, “Dixie’s Tupperware Party,” at Garner Galleria and Bar in the Denver Performing Arts Complex runs through Aug. 6.
Everyone was even given a nametag at check in. The fast-talking, hyperactive Dixie especially delighted in harassing the men (surprise) in the audience and demonstrating alternative uses for Tupperware. I’ve never been to a Tupperware party, but this one showed the risqué side of food storage. Dixie, from the south,
of course, (Mobile, Ala.) related her story of prison and how the only hope of gaining custody of her three children was to have a job. Inspired by a sparkling Tupperware bowl, she embarked on the sales career that made her No. 1 in the United States and Canada within a year. There was plenty of lighting and special effects for frequent giveaways.
The interaction with audience members was hilarious. Lack of embarrassment was aided by continuous personal bar service throughout the evening. A 78-page official catalogue was distributed along with the program. Now that I’m enlightened, I just might order some sophisticated plastic in honor of Dixie.
Before the show, Dixie distributed candy to the guests from the sparkling Tupperware bowl that inspired her career.
Starcy, center, is surrounded by her friends, none of whom gave their real names while being teased mercilessly on stage. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
The Tupperware table was set for demos and interaction with audience members.
Even the official catalogue was available.
Kendall, Lisa and Harper were on a stage sofa for a close-up of Dixie’s antics.
Denver DA Beth McCann keynote at Arapahoe House luncheon
Arapahoe House recently honored Triumph Denver Adult Drug Court at its Community Partner Luncheon at Wellshire Inn. Marla Garrett accepted the award. The Community Partnership Award is presented to an individual or organization making vital contributions to individuals and families affected by substance-use disorders by exemplifying the spirit of collaboration. Triumph, a collaboration of Denver Drug Court and Arapahoe House, is aimed at addressing the needs of women with childhood trauma and substance-use disorders who often struggle in traditional probation or drug court. Keynote speaker Denver DA Beth McCann spoke about why substance-use disorder treatment is a more effective option than prison. Founded in 1975, Arapahoe House offers life-changing and often life-saving programs for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. With eight locations and 20 quality services for adults, teens and families, Arapahoe House is the largest and leading provider of substance-use disorder treatment in Colorado. For information, call 303-6573700 Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. or info@ahinc.org.
Marla Garrett, magistrate of Denver Adult Drug Court and Triumph program, Arapahoe House Board Chair Susan Morrisey, President and CEO Mike Butler and Denver District Attorney Beth McCann. Photo courtesy of Arapahoe House
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Recreation centers temporarily close for maintenance, cleaning and upgrades
Norman Brownstein
Brownstein to receive Robert E. Loup Hineni Award 2017 Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community center annual dinner
Norman Brownstein, a founding member and chairman of the board of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, has been named the first recipient of the rededicated Robert E. Loup Hineni Award. He will be honored at the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) annual dinner on Nov. 1, at the Grand Hyatt Denver. “Bob hand-picked Norm as the first recipient of the Robert E. Loup Hineni Award for his national leadership and local influence,” said Robyn Loup, wife of the late Bob Loup. “Norm is a one-of-a-kind leader, and we are thrilled to honor him at the dinner this year.” Brownstein is nationally recognized for his prominent legal career, including extensive public policy advocacy, and as a business and civic leader. The National Law Journal named him one of the “100 Most Influential Lawyers in America.” He also has been included in the Best Lawyers in America and Colorado Super Lawyers. Active in community affairs, Brownstein is involved in the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), where he is currently vice president. He is a director of National Jewish Health and a trustee of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
“The annual dinner provides an opportunity for us to bring the community and supporters of the JCC together to honor an important figure like Norm, give updates about the JCC and celebrate the past year,” said David Engleberg, annual dinner chair. “The dinner helps to raise muchneeded funds so we can continue to provide quality programming for our members and the community.” At the 2016 JCC Annual Dinner, the JCC’s Hineni Award was renamed the Robert E. Loup Hineni Award in honor of Bob Loup and his dedication to philanthropy and volunteerism. The Hebrew word hineni translates to “Here I am - Here I stand.” The award acknowledges local communal leaders whose interests and support span an array of important agencies, recognizing those whose philanthropy and volunteerism has a local, regional and often global impact. Past recipients of the Hineni Award include Joyce Zeff (2011), Eddie Robinson and Dick Robinson (2012) and Jordon Perlmutter (2015). Tables and individual tickets are currently available for purchase at jccdenver.org/annual dinner. The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center is located at 350 S. Dahlia Street in Denver. For more information, visit jccdenver.org or call (303) 3992660.
Good things come to those who wait. All four of South Suburban’s recreation centers will close briefly for annual maintenance, deep cleaning and facility upgrades in August. Typically, fewer people are in the facilities in August, making it the best time to temporarily close individual centers to conduct large renovations and deep cleaning. The improvements will include new equipment and flooring. The closure schedules, including highlights of work to be completed within each facility, are below.
Lone Tree Recreation Center indoor pool: July 31–Aug 11
• Resurface leisure pool • Deep clean pool and pool deck Lone Tree Recreation Center (entire facility): Aug 6-11
• Installation of new free weights and machine weight equipment • Begin roof replacement • Repaint childcare center • Deep clean facility • Touch-up painting Use the Cook Creek Pool during Lone Tree Recreation Center’s temporary closure.
Sheridan Recreation Center Aug 5-11
• Installation of upgraded free weights and machine weight equipment • Touch-up painting • Deep clean facility During Sheridan’s temporary closure, passes to Sheridan Recreation Center will be honored at Buck Recreation Center.
Buck Recreation Center indoor pool: Aug 14-25
• Retile leisure pool border • Deep clean pool and pool deck.
Buck Recreation Center (entire facility): Aug 21-25
• Refinish gym, aerobic and multi-purpose floors • Touch-up painting • Deep clean facility
Goodson Recreation Center (entire facility): Aug. 28 – Sept. 1
• Drain and deep clean pool • Resurface and retile pool hot tubs • Installation of new carpet and spring floor in gymnastics room • Pottery studio renovation • Touch-up painting • Deep clean facility • Portion of parking lot resurfaced and new traffic pattern initiated Child Discovery Time (preschool) inside the Goodson Recreation Center will remain open during Goodson’s closure.
Nominations for Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Nominations for the 2017 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture are now being accepted through Friday, Sept. 1. In the spirit of Imagine 2020 – Denver’s Cultural Plan, Mayor Michael B. Hancock will recognize individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to the artistic, cultural and creative landscape in the City and County of Denver. The awards will be announced in November. Visit the Denver Arts & Venues website to submit nominations (self-nominations are accepted) in the following categories:
Panel Selected Awards
• Arts & Culture Youth Award – This award is presented to a
person under 18 that has made a noteworthy difference in the community through the arts or an organization that has significantly impacted the lives of youth in the City and County of Denver through the arts. • Arts & Culture Impact Award – This award is presented to an individual or an organization that has made a significant and lasting impact on arts and culture in the City and County of Denver. This category requires that the nominee have at least 10 years of history in the arts in the City and County of Denver. • Arts & Culture Innovation Award – This award is presented to the individual or organization that is breaking new ground in
the arts and whose contribution to innovation in the arts has been significant in 2017. • Arts & Culture Global Award – This award is presented to an individual or organization that has brought Denver’s arts and culture to the national or world stage. Nominees for this category have received national or international recognition through collaboration, media coverage or grant dollars received. • Imagine 2020 – An individual or organization that exemplifies the vision and goals of Denver’s cultural plan through their programs and initiatives. This individual or organization is setting an example for others to aspire to as we Imagine 2020.
Conservatively speaking
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Barbwire Bob
George Brauchler and David Gruber, candidate for Aurora City Council.
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Biff Gore and his band were the featured entertainers for the evening and Biff was outstanding. He is the music director for Bob Beltz’s new Highline Community Church in Greenwood Village. The event was streamed live and tapes of the entire event are available from the Centennial Institute. Call 303-963-3157. *** Had breakfast Thursday morning with the Englewood Lions Club at the Meridian senior facility. The Lions are working on rounding up school supplies and sponsoring children in the community through Integrated Family Services. The Lions will sponsor 29 backpacks for area children. Lions are looking for new members to join them every week at the 7 a.m. breakfast. They are also lining up players for the annual Englewood Community Cup golf tournament. To volunteer with backpacks and membership, call Lion Bob Boardman at 303781-2459 or email robshirent@aol.com. *** Heard from former GV Police Cmdr. Eric Schmiff now living in Branson, Mo. as that city’s assistant police chief. He requested a Villager newspaper so the papers in the mail to our 22year police veteran, along with a year’s complimentary subscription for a man who served our community so well for many years. Email eschmitt@bransonmo.gov. *** U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman was honored at a July 21 luncheon hosted by Jay and Kristina Davison, First America State Bank, and many sponsors who appreciate the congressman’s efforts at government reforms and representing the 6th Congressional District. *** On July 18, Cherry Hills Village reviewed a traffic study from traffic engineer Todd Frisbie from the firm of Feisburg Holt & Ullegivg. Frisbie explained that traffic through the city has not increased as much as expected and is“not an issue.” Traffic patterns rise in mornings and afternoons, but Frisbie seemed to indicate that CHV should leave traffic the way it is. The city plans to have a public meeting on the full traffic study in September. Earl Hoellen said “… traffic should benefit residents, not others.” Cherry Hills honored Public Works Manager Ralph Mason for 35 years at the helm. The mayor continues to challenge the FAA on proposed new flight paths over Cherry Hills Village and other cities across southern Arapahoe County. A Cherry Hills Village committee is now selling tickets for the annual Barn Party Sept. 16. Info: 303-761-9386 ***
Photos by Bob Sweeney
Walt Klein and Norwood Robb at last weekend’s Western Conservative Summit.
Greenwood attorney Jack Forhan and wife Mary enjoy the evening banquet honoring Dr. James Dobson and other notable VIP speakers.
2017 Kia is popular brand for good reasons BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST
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Drive Shop, which distributes various brands of autos, delivered a Kia Sportage SX this past week. I’ve never testdriven these popular Korean cars, but I see the vehicles at Doug Moreland’s dealerships on Arapahoe Road, one newly opened. The 2017 Sportage model is a very pleasant surprise in every respect. The turbo-boosted 2 L engine really gives this model strong performance. The paddle shifters and drivemode transmission also work perfectly with an excellent powertrain with a 10-year 100,000-mile limited warranty. This is the longest warranty of any tested 2017 vehicle. With winter weather and Broncos football approaching, new arrivals to Colorado and long-time residents know the value of SUVs and four-wheel drive cars. There are numerous times on snowy, slick roads that good tires and fourwheel drive are essential to passenger safety and vehicle performance.
While the Sportage model has not been safety-rated yet, sister Kia cars have overall five-star ratings. This Kia has front, side and rear airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control and a tirepressure monitoring system. This model came loaded with equipment, along with all-wheel drive for a suggested price of $33,395. Knowing “Dealing Doug,” he may have better offers at his new dealership. This Kia averaged 23 mph, reaching over 26 mph in highway driving. It was hard to keep the foot off the throttle and the car at speed-limit levels. This Kia just wanted to go fast along with all the other speeding traffic. These days, most cars and trucks speed well past the posted speed limits. The Kia has the standard speedometer plus the speed display on the driving dash panel. Among other safety features is a sharp color camera with blind detectors for passing vehicles. I didn’t detect the new frontal crash system that prevents
the vehicle from striking a frontal object, very new technology sweeping across the industry. The power seats are heated and cooled, much appreciated in the 90-degree weather. Loaded with navigation and new Android features. Outside rearview heated mirrors and LED lights all around in turn signals, rear and fog lights. You can see this car coming through that winter morning snow and fog. The lift gate has a handsfree power gate with button closing that is so handy with those grocery sacks. Driving to the mountains, I enjoyed the panoramic power sunroof. This Kia has it all and at a reasonable price level. All of this extra equipment and options are included in the oneprice structure. Usually the optional equipment can add thousands of dollars to the suggested list price. The car is nimble, really fun to drive, attractive in SUV design, but smaller in size and larger in performance. I really liked this vehicle.
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LEGALS
FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0224-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Tarique Rasaad Hill Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 26, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5053497 Original Principal Amount $180,248.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,098.44 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7474 East Arkansas Ave Bldg 23-06, Denver, CO 80231. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/23/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/29/2017 Last Publication 7/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/02/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch #34282 Matthew Ryan Sullivan #39728 Alex M Beltz #43310
Messner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 7729.0090 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. 0224-2017 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 6, BUILDING 23, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 441, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1983, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2345645, TOGETHER WITH TILE RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NO. 454 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 0224-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0227-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) CAREY THOMPSON Original Beneficiary(ies) CITICORP HOMEOWNERS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust December 31, 1985 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) R2619346 Book: 4642 Page: 540 Original Principal Amount $29,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $7,295.39 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 4691 S Decatur St 315, Englewood, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/23/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/29/2017 Last Publication 7/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL
NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/02/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-015142_FC01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. 0227-2017 Exhibit A Unit No. 315, Building No. 300, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER’S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, in Accordance, with the Condominium. Declaration Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 4077 at Page 237, and Restated in Instrument Recorded November 12, 1985 in Book 4596 at Page 505 and. Map Recorded on January 31, 1984 in Book 72 at Pages 6 and 7 of the County of Arapahoe Records, State of Colorado Published in The Villager First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 0227-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0234-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 5, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) GEORGE V RADNEY JR AND PHYLLIS M RADNEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10 Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 12, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7074977 Original Principal Amount $805,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $773,650.14 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, GREENWOOD HILLS EIGHTH FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5639 E IDA CIR, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/23/2017, at the East Hearing
Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/29/2017 Last Publication 7/27/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/05/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-014876_FC01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 0234-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0241-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 10, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) KIRA L BROER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5111584 Original Principal Amount $160,776.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $125,171.07 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH Also known by street and number as: 7476 E Arkansas Ave 40-
06, DENVER, CO 80231. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/30/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 7/6/2017 Last Publication 8/3/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/10/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-015267_FC01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0241-2017 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 6, BUILDING 40, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 441 AND MAP RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 6, 1985 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2597795 IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE(S) NO. 298, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 29, 2017 Legal # 0241-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0242-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 10, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s)
CAREY THOMPSON Original Beneficiary(ies) CITICORP HOMEOWNERS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust December 31, 1985 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1986 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) R2619344 Book: 4642 Page: 534 Original Principal Amount $29,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $7,525.06 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 4671 S Decatur St 230, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/30/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 7/6/2017 Last Publication 8/3/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/10/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-015138_FC01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0242-2017 Exhibit A UNIT NO. 230, BUILDING NO. 200, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN
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PAGE 18 | THE VILLAGER • July 27, 2017 — Continued from page 17 — AS SPENCER’S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 4077 AT PAGE 237, AND RESTATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1985 IN BOOK 4596 AT PAGE 505 AND MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 6 AND 7 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in The Villager First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 29, 2017 Legal # 0242-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0274-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 24, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Debora D Messer Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2029221 Original Principal Amount $175,437.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $137,418.68 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOTS 25 AND 26, BLOCK 58, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, NOW VACATED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4693 S Sherman St, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/13/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 7/20/2017 Last Publication 8/17/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503
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Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/24/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-771416-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: July 20, 2017 Last Publication: August 17, 2017 Legal # 0274-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0266-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 23, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Noel D Miller Original Beneficiary(ies) Argent Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC2 Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6166351 Original Principal Amount $326,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $320,484.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 79, Block 5, Heritage Village Filing No. 4, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 5978 S Eudora Ct, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/13/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 7/27/2017 Last Publication 8/24/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General
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LEGALS 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 05/23/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 17-00169SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Published in The Villager First Publication: July 27, 2017 Last Publication: August 24, 2017 Legal # 0266-2017 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS P16-022, PROSPER NO. 1 / FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL: Vogel and Associates (applicant) on behalf of Prosper Farms Investments, LLC (owner) has applied for approval of a 743 acre Final Development Plan (FDP). The plan proposes lots for 970 single-family detached residential units, 20 acres of commercially zoned area, and sites for parks, a community center, a school, and a fire station. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 15, 2017 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the P16-022 FDP application. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-6650. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7576 ____________________________
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: ALEXA NELSON, ANNALISA ESQUIBEL, AND LARRY SEGURA Children, And concerning: LISA NELSON AKA LISA SEGURA, JOHN DOE, ANGELO ESQUIBEL, AND VINCENT SEGURA Respondents, And concerning: RITA SEGURA Special Respondent(s). Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV0345 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE, is set for SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 at 9:10 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, 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 20, 2017
Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7572 ____________________________ 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: JESUS TORRES Child, And concerning: MARIA TORRES MACIEL, JOHN DOE, AND JAYDER MENA Respondents. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 17JV0517 Division: ADCT NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE, is set for August 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in Division ADCT 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 20, 2017 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7577 ____________________________ 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: JESUS TORRES Child, And concerning: MARIA TORRES MACIEL, JOHN DOE, AND JAYDER MENA Respondents. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 17JV0517 Division: ADCT NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE, is set for August 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in Division ADCT 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 17, 2017 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7578 ____________________________
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE City of Cherry Hills Village Adoption of Ordinance Ordinance 6, Series 2017 A bill for an Ordinance of the City of Cherry Hills Village Repealing and Re-Enacting Articles I through VIII of Chapter 18 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, concerning Building Regulations; adopting by reference, with certain amendments, the 2015 International Building Code, the 2015 International Residential Code, the 2015 International Mechanical Code, the 2015 International Plumbing Code, the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2014 National Electrical Code, and the 2015 International Fire Code, 2015 International Existing Building Code, and 2015 National Green Building Standards; enacting a new Article I.5; Repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; and providing penalties for violations thereof Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7573 ____________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 7, SERIES 2017 A bill for an Ordinance of the City Of Cherry Hills Village amending Section 16-16-130 of Chapter 16 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code concerning Wireless Communication Facilities Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7574 ____________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 8, SERIES 2017 A bill for an Ordinance of the City of Cherry Hills Village amending Article III of Chapter 11 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code concerning procedures For Parks, Trails and City Property Usage Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7575 ____________________________
FOXFIELD TOWN OF FOXFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield hereby gives notice that a public hearing shall be held at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on August 17, 2017, concerning ORDINANCE 2017-04, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE 4 AND APPROVING A CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD AND COMCAST OF COLORADO IV, LLC, TO OPERATE A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE TOWN OF FOXFIELD PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF SUCH CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Copies of the proposed ordinance and the Foxfield Municipal Code are available for public inspection by contacting the Town Clerk at 303-680-1544 or clerk@townoffoxfield.com. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7580 ____________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE For Sale The City of Greenwood Village Fleet Division One (1) 2005 White Code Enforcement, Animal Control Chevrolet 4x4 Pick Up with Swab Wagon Odometer Reading: 69,143 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number:5863) One (1) 1997 Atlas Air Compressor (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 3854) One (1) 2000 Green International, 4X4 Plow Truck Odometer Reading: 2701 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 7400) One (1) 2001 Green Chevrolet S-10 Pick Up, Crew Cab Odometer Reading: 104,188 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the SN number: 9998)
One (1) 1994 Green International, Tandem Dump Truck Odometer Reading: 96272 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the SN number: 8422) One (1) 2004 A Peak Infrared Asphalt Trailer (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the SN number: 3081) One (1) 1993 Yellow Hyster 5500 Forklift Odometer Reading: 17,626 (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the SN number: 326P) One (1) 1000 Gallon Slide In Mag Chloride Tanker with Hydraulic pump and nozzle assembly. Items will be auctioned on August 16, 2017 through Roller Auctioneers at 7500 York Street, Denver, CO 80229. Please direct auction queries to 303-289-1600 or view online at: www.rollerauction.com. If you have any equipment questions, please contact Henry Sliwinski, Fleet Services Manager, at 303-708-6126 or at: hsliwinski@ greenwoodvillage.com. You may also contact Rachel Van Pelt, Fleet Administrative Assistant, at: 303-708-6121 or at rvanpelt@ greenwoodvillage.com *Please note: All of above vehicles/ equipment are sold as is. Published in The Villager Published: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7579 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS 00100 CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT CREEKSIDE OFFICE PARK WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. Sealed Proposals for construction of the Creekside Office Park Water Pipeline Replacement will be received at the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District office, 2325 S. Wabash Street, Denver, Colorado 80231, on or before 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2017 at which time the proposal will be publicly opened and read. Any proposal received after the above specified time will be immediately returned to the Bidder unopened. The site of the work is within the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District. The work generally consists of: • Replacement of approximately 821 L.F. of 8-inch cast iron pipe with 688 L.F. of 8-inch and 243 L.F. of 6-inch Class 52 ductile iron pipe water main, associated valves, fittings, connections, 5 fire hydrant replacements, and 6 service reconnections. The contract includes asphalt and concrete replacement. 2. The Contract Documents, containing the detailed Drawings and Specifications for the construction work, together with the proposed construction Contract, may be seen at the office of Merrick & Co., 2480 W. 26th Avenue, Unit B225, Denver, Colorado, 80211. PDF copies thereof may be obtained from Merrick & Company by e-mailing a request to plansrequest@merrick.com. 3. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent, unqualified, of the total Proposal price, will be required with each Proposal. Character and disposition of such bid security are stated in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Included with the Contract Documents is a Bid Bond form to be used by Bidders not submitting a cashier’s check or a certified check. 4. Further information will be found in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Each Bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all Contract Documents, including all Drawings and Specifications. Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District By John Warford Manager Published in The Villager First Publication: July 20, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7565 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PHYLLIS A. WEST, aka PHYLLIS WEST ABBONIZIO, Deceased Case Number 2017 PR 30161 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court, Arapahoe County on or before November 17, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Wendy West Personal Representative 68 McKee Street East Hartford, CT 06108 Published in The Villager First Publication: July 13, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Legal # 7544
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art-on-Loan program features new sculptures at Goodson Recreation Center smith. She created Dream Totem out of fabriIn July, South Suburban Parks and Recrecated steel and architectural glass. ation’s Public Art Committee celebrated the Kyle Cunniff is a sculptor and industrial desixth annual installation of three new sculpsigner. His piece Deciduous features hand-cut tures as part of its Art-on-Loan program at stained-glass inserts that reflect Goodson Recreation Center. and transmit light. Deciduous The sculptures, located is made of concrete and stained in the center’s courtyard glass. and main entrance, are The South Suburban Public strikingly different from Art Committee recommends the one another. installation of sculptures. The Artist Richard Ferguson program allows for artist-owned of Boulder spoke about his sculptures to be displayed for one piece, Mobius. Ferguson year. The sculptures are selected explained that his sculpture by South Suburban’s Board of is named after a mathematiDirectors through a competitive cal shape with only one side process. and one edge. He challenged Goodson Recreation Center is the group to try and find the located at 6315 S. University Blvd. seam, which he says can be in Centennial. found, but not easily. FerThe requirements are the guson worked for years as Artist Richard Ferguson’s artist must reside in Colorado an engineer and then deand the sculpture must meet cided to pursue his passion Mobius is named after a site requirements and be for for metal sculpting. Mobius mathematical shape with only one side and one edge. It is sale. The artist receives an is made of steel. being displayed at Goodson honorarium and the district Kamber Sokulsky’s Recreation Center. receives a 20 percent commisDream Totem welcomes Courtesy of SSPR patrons as they arrive at sion for sculptures purchased Goodson. It stands nearly through the program. six feet tall and is located along the main enFor more information, contact Darcie trance. Kamber is a metal sculptor and blackLaScala at Darciel@ssprd.org or 303-483-7072.
Pop-culture fans, Koelbel Con is back! Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Don’t miss the third anAirbender and has starred in nual Koelbel Con pop-culture numerous roles extravaganza on both the small with a fairy screen and in featale twist on ture films. Sunday, July New to Koelbel 30, 1-6 p.m. at Koelbel Con this year is a fantasy and fairyLibrary, 5955 tales, young-adult S. Holly St. in author panel. AuCentennial. thors will discuss Come in your best costume the enduring appeal of fantasy and to this allfairy tales in popuday event lar young adult for all ages to celebrate books and within their own novels. comic books, Panelists include gaming, Colleen Oakes, technology and more, Truth is stranger than science author of the Queen of Hearts including a fiction: Koelbel Con returns, Saga; Brianna visit from July 30, at Koelbel Library in Shrum, author actor Dante Centennial. Basco. Courtesy of Arapahoe Libraries of Never, Never; Basco Amalie Howard, author of the Alpha Goddess has become a cult pioneering series; and Jason Henderson, figure. He was first introduced author of the Alex Van Helsing in Steven Spielberg’s fairytale movie Hook. He has also series. voiced and acted in Disney’s For more information, call 303-LIBRARY or visit arapaanimation series American Dragon: Jake Long, as well as hoelibraries.org/koelbel-com.
‘Dunkirk’ is an epic film that inserts viewers into the action BY PAUL HALL Director Christopher Nolan has been gaining a phenomenal reputation in Hollywood. With the new film Dunkirk, Nolan sets his sights on World War II and telling the story of the people who were there during the fateful period. Dunkirk deals with the British, French and Belgian troops being surrounded by German soldiers. Casualties were mounting as the Allied forces tried mightily to withdraw their forces. They attempted to fend off the ground troops advancing on them and the air attack devastating some of the destroyers trying to evacuate the men. As the attack continued to take its toll, the military enlisted the help of civilian boats nearby. They would be able to get to the men, and although the number of passengers each boat could hold was smaller than a destroyer, they could get to more accessible locations and stay safer against the air forces. The story Nolan tells focuses on three intersecting timelines: a week on land, a day at sea and an hour in the air, all woven together into a skillful narrative. We meet Tommy (Fionn Whitehead) as he works to get to the front of the line of ground troops evacuating at the shore. We go onboard a boat with Mr. Dawson (Mark Rylance) as he travels across the sea in his small craft intent on saving anyone he can. We head to the air with Farrier (Tom Hardy) as he leads a squadron into battle fighting the enemy and his own equipment. Everyone has a job and everyone is needed. But can they succeed? And just how many men will survive? If ever a movie deserved to be seen on the biggest screen you can find, this is it. The IMAX and 70mm formats playing the film nationwide capture
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