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2022 Man & Woman of the Year
Earl L. Wright, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of AMG National Corp. that owns AMG National Trust, the operating entity.
Stephanie Piko, Mayor of the City of Centennial
The Villager’s 2022 Man of the Year Earl Wright
BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON
AMG initially provided financial counseling to clients under the name Asset Management Group, as a division of Shearson Hammill. In 1975, they purchased their financial counseling business and incorporated AMG in California on November 25, 1975. Today, the firm has evolved into a wealth management company managing assets of $7.3 billion dollars,
providing personal financial management services ranging from strategic wealth planning, investment managing, private capital, tax planning and preparation, trust, and banking services across eight offices in Denver and Boulder, Colorado as well as Wyoming, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey. Continued on page 6
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The Villager’s 2022 Woman of the Year Stephanie Piko
BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON
As a two-term Mayor of the City of Centennial, Stephanie Piko has a presence locally, regionally and nationally. As Mayor, in addition to presiding over City Council agendas and meetings, she is involved in multiple aspects of the City’s oversight and regional engagement: Centennial Budget Committee, Centennial Investment Committee, Centennial Audit Committee, Centennial
FiberWorks Commission, Metro Mayor’s Caucus, Denver South Economic Development, Denver South Transportation Management Association, Mile High Flood District ( Executive Committee 2020 - Secretary, 2021 – Treasurer), Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority (2013-Present, Chair 2017-2019), and Arapahoe County Transportation Forum. Continued on page 8
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Bennet and Hickenlooper announce Colorado funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On December 16, Colorado United States Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper announced that our state will receive around $3.5 billion for highway and bridge projects and $430 million for airports around the state over the next five years from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. Of that total, Colorado will see $716 million for highway and bridge projects during the current fiscal year that ends September 30, 2022. Airports around the state will receive over $86 million during this fiscal year and the same amount during the following year. The lion’s share, $59 million this year and again next year, is allocated to Denver International Airport, but 48 other airports around the state will each receive annual
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has served in that office since January 2009 and is running for his third full term in November 2022.
allocations ranging from $4.4 million for Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to $110,000 each for airports in Akron, Granby, Holyoke, Kremmling, Leadville, Meeker, Nucla, Rangely, Trinidad and Yuma. In our area, Centennial Airport is slated to receive $763,000 annually in FY 2022 and FY 2023.
Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Shoshana Lew said, “These much-needed funds will support a record construction season that we are planning for Colorado next year. Thanks to the expanded resources made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we are poised to build on our unprecedented state-level modernization bill passed by the Colorado state legislature and signed by Governor Polis this Spring to move even more quickly in delivering our 10-year project plan.” Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington said, “This grant will provide much-needed funding for DEN’s infrastructure projects and will go a long way in helping us prepare for the exponential growth we are experiencing.” A statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) noted that, “For decades, infrastructure in
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper was elected to his first term in November 2020 and began serving in January 2021.
Colorado has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Colorado a C- on its infrastructure report card. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will make life better for millions of Colorado residents (and) create a generation of good-paying union jobs and economic
Local social service agency steps up to resettle up to 20 Afghan families BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
According to a recent article in the Intermountain
Jewish News, Denver will soon receive up to 20 Afghan refugee families for resettlement here. Arrangements for these families are being coordinated by JFS
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growth.” In addition to the direct allocations, DOT announced 19 new and expanded competitive grant programs in the Infrastructure Law that are expected to launch over the coming year for state and local governments. The total value of these grants is $118.7 billion, including $15 billion for surface transportation projects of local and/or regional significance, $2 billion to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities including technological changes to modify low or no emission vehicles, $23 billion for new high-capacity transit projects, and $2 billion to improve surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas, increasing connectivity, improving safety and reliability of the movement of people and freight, and generate regional economic growth. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
tlement organizations that works with the U.S. government.” HIAS was founded in 1881 “to assist Jews fleeing pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe.” After the Vietnam War, HIAS resettled 3,600 Vietnamese, Cambodians and Laotians and has continued its resettlement work with all types of refugees from countries including Czechoslovakia, Haiti, Hungary, Iran, Kenya, Morocco, Poland, Romania and states that were formerly part of the Soviet Union. Since its formation, HIAS has helped more than 4.5 million people escape persecution through resettlement. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with this effort is asked to contact Nancy Benyamin at nbenyamin@ jewishfamilyservice.org. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Shovel
I shovel. This weekend Denver woke, finally, to several inches of snow which had accumulated all night and continued through the early morning. Because the wonderful white flakes fell on a weekend during winter break from school, there was no need to debate the granting of snow days for school districts. And, with so many people on vacation, city plows were free to clear the streets. So, as the kids slept, and the buses stayed nestled in their lot, I sipped my coffee and skimmed the paper while warming up and preparing for the task that awaited – shoveling the driveway and the sidewalks. On each snowy winter morning, the scene is always the same. With my snow pants and boots, my heaviest coat and gloves, a bit of chapstick, and a giddy sense of anticipation, I stand on the garage stairs as the door slowly rises on command, and I get the first glimpse of the powder just across the garage threshold. It’s always a bit different than it looked from the upstairs window. And as I step forward and push the first little path to check the depth, the weight, the water level, I always smile to see the darkness of the wet concrete reveal itself. I don’t understand people who don’t shovel. What happened to shoveling? For as long as I can remember, shoveling is just something you do, like mowing the grass, getting the mail, and cleaning the dishes. But in many ways it’s so much more. It’ll certainly get your blood pumping, even as it brings a deep sense of calm and repose. The world just seems more alive at that time. Maybe it’s the brightness across the drives, lawns, trees, and sky that accentuates angles you hadn’t noticed before. At the same time, the calm muffled air relaxes the world and slows its pace. As the paths are cleared and the driveway comes into view, there’s a sense of order and accomplishment in a job well done. Now, in the spirit of full disclosure, I must admit that last winter for the first time in my adult life, I bought a snow blower. It was during that stretch of spring snowstorms which dumped more than a foot over a couple days, and my wife and I decided it was finally time to rely on a bit of technology to assist in clearing the
hundreds of feet of concrete in front of our home. We always shovel the driveway for our retired neighbor, as well as the short stretch of common drive that leads
to the street. With all that square footage to handle, the possibility of two feet of powder motivated our purchase. And looking back, I don’t regret it a minute. When we first moved into our townhouse eighteen years ago, our neighborhood seemed to care more about the responsibility and the opportunity that a snowfall provided. My neighbor and
I across the way would be out soon enough working on the common drive and trying to clear it before too many cars packed the snow down, perpetuating the time it would take to melt later. Of course, we always cleared the sidewalks and made a path for the mailman as well. As the kids grew, it always became a family affair, with each taking shifts and sections. And that second cup of coffee or hot chocolate was so much better after coming in from a round of shoveling. These days I still shovel, but I mostly take care of the common drive and the sidewalks alone. Most of the other driveways remain covered in snow, with either cars buried, or deep tracks from when the owner just tramped out through the snow to the car and drove away. And the peace that
comes from shoveling is missed by all the people who take the weather event to spend even more time in front of their televisions or computers or phones. Kids don’t seem to wander the streets anymore with shovels slung over their shoulders looking for some quick cash, or simply the chance to help an older resident. And the general consensus seems to be that if the car can drive over the snow, there’s no reason to move it out of the way. But, for me, there is still a reason. The reason is, simply, I shovel. Because that’s what you do. When it snows, you shovel. Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village. He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @mmazenko. You can email him at mmazenko@gmail.com
I don’t understand people who don’t shovel. What happened to shoveling? For as long as I can remember, shoveling is just something you do, like mowing the grass, getting the mail, and cleaning the dishes. But in many ways it’s so much more. It’ll certainly get your blood pumping, even as it brings a deep sense of calm and repose. The world just seems more alive at that time. Maybe it’s the brightness across the drives, lawns, trees, and sky that accentuates angles you hadn’t noticed before.
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The Villager
The local and world stage looks dim
The year 2021 is a dark chapter in U.S. and Colorado history ending with the destruction of an estimated 1000 homes and buildings in Boulder County. A tragedy that resulted from Mother Nature’s high winds and an apparent downed electric power line on the west side of Boulder driven by 120 mph winds sweeping across the vacant dry prairie grass fields, reaching residential housing and jumping across highway 36 devastating homes in Louisville and Superior. Maybe it is time to bury high voltage power lines that have been causing monumental fires in California and now Colorado. There really isn’t any blame game here. The first responders took heroic steps to save lives and at this time it appears that only two lives are not accounted for; there could have been hundreds of lives lost. Public
officials, Governor Polis, Boulder County sheriff officers, local police, and firefighters have all performed admirably and the Red Cross, Salvation Army and local churches are rushing to provide services of food, water, and shelter. This tragedy will haunt that area for years as the homes have been turned into rubble and there is a shortage of labor to clean up the area and construct new homes. Lumber prices are at historic high prices and housing is already in short supply and now thousands of homeowners homeless and practically helpless with property and personal items destroyed. No doubt some homeowners with spare rooms will welcome fire victims, but it is a massive challenge for the state and humanity. We didn’t need this tragedy
along with the latest Omicron variety of COVID-l9 that is more contagious, but perhaps not as deadly. Masking is widespread and vaccinations are still ongoing for those who choose. It looks like life is partially resuming to normal with less fear of the pandemic, but many offices are still closed, severe labor shortages, and many people adjusting to working from home vacating office space. Inflation is soaring, commodity prices rising, and some supply chains under pressure, including a shortage of truck drivers. Around the world it seems likely that Russia will invade and take back Ukraine, once part of the USSR. Sanctions will not be enough to stop Russia from reclaiming what was once part of their massive country. Ukraine was the breadbasket for the entire nation. China is very apt to force Tai-
wan to a treaty similar to Hong Kong. Hopefully there will not be warfare amidst these civil wars and the U.S. will only offer diplomacy rather than military force. We cannot win a war in either confrontation and should learn a hard lesson about involvement in foreign civil wars and upheavals. Lastly, Iran continues on a dangerous path with nuclear bomb development and Israel is very likely to strike any nuclear facilities. The Middle East continues to be a source of great world concern and a tinderbox into the future. All is not well and here at home the Broncos really added more misery to their football fans with the dismal game this past Sunday. The future for players and coaches may be in jeopardy and we may lose local ownership of the team in the upcoming year. Top it all off with a mid-year election!
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Some Early Day History
We can be thankful that 2021 is behind us and if you’re reading this column be glad that both you, and I, have survived the pandemic, at least for now. I’m fully vaccinated by Pfizer with a recent booster. It gives me a sense of security, although I keep hearing and reading about people who have been fully vaccinated contacting the malady, but it seems with less severe impact. It appears that there are now fewer deaths and no doubt our wonderful medical community has learned how to treat the symptoms better. I don’t hear much about patients on ventilators anymore. Anyway, it’s onward into 2022 and feeling that American ingenuity, courage, and guts will prevail. We look forward to a busy year covering community events. There’s an old newspaper joke that goes like this, “Everyone in the community knows about the news, they read the newspaper to see if we found out about it.” There probably is some truth to that tale. *** I think you faithful readers know by now that I’m a small-town boy born and raised on a ranch near Craig, located in the remote Northwest corner of Colorado. -20 below zero was standard weather decades ago and I noticed that it was -5 recently, making me homesick…ha! We would be snowed in on the ranch and my dad would harness up “Wally”
and “Dolly,” his venerable team of horses hitched to a sled to feed the hungry cattle. It was amazing that the Hereford cattle could survive the cold, but they are surviving on the vital hay. Home from CSU, one Christmas, I helped my Dad feed with the temperature recorded at -50 below zero and the wagon just cracked as it rolled through the frozen snow. That particular breed of cattle was widespread, prior the introduction of angus and other breeds in later years. Moffat County became home to large herds of sheep that followed some early day sheep/cattle confrontations in the last century. The sheep could graze on the vast open space between Craig, flowing to Utah some 90 miles to the West containing the Dinosaur National Monument and the famous outlaw team of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The early day Greek immigrants migrated to the United States and became sheepherders and eventually owners of vast acres of land where they would graze the sheep on the sagebrush and wild grasses in the desert areas extending to Utah and then drive the flocks of sheep to the higher country mountains beyond Steamboat Springs and the Vail Valley. I remember trips to Denver through Glenwood Canyon and there was nothing but a stream and wild bushes along the highway passing through the small town of Eagle that was home to a small newspaper called the Eagle Valley Enterprise published by Marilla McCain. Today, the Vail Valley is home to vast ski runs and thousands
of residents and a major U.S. and world tourist destination. Our ranch was located at one of the few river bridges crossing the mighty Yampa River, so all of the sheep herds migrating from the lower county winter pasture would pass by our ranch on a county road with our fenced pastures on both sides of the road. The bands of sheep had one black sheep for every100 white sheep and if they missed a black sheep the herders would know that they were missing stray sheep from upwards of 100 animals. The several herders lived with the sheep herds in sheep wagons where they had a bunk bed and small cooking stove and a few dogs. The sheep owners knew my parents and would stop for an early morning breakfast with Henry and June Sweeney. I can remember as a youth the names of Urie, Visintainer, and Kourlis, hearing them laughing and visiting in the ranch kitchen at an early morning hour. Sheep were an excellent animal for the cold climate and short growing season in Northwest Colorado, faring better than cattle in the harsh environment. They also had a dual value with the wool along with the mutton and “leg of lamb.” Craig had a huge wool warehouse and was once the largest wool shipping center in the United States. Shearing crews from Mexico would come through the county in the spring and shear the thick wool from the ewes placing the wool in huge burlap bags then hauled to the Craig wool warehouse and railroad yard for shipment to major mills across America. The
Denver and Rio Grande railroad hauled the wool through the famed Moffat Tunnel, passing through Gilpin County and Rollinsville to Denver and beyond. As we know, the demand for wool declined and the warehouse is gone. I haven’t worn a warm wool Pendleton shirt since I left Craig 42 years ago. Many Greek livestock owners still ranch in the Craig area and made small fortunes from their high-country grazing properties that became prime mountain real estate. Mining and vast cattle ranches made up the early day history of Colorado prior to the arrival of homesteaders and barb wire fences as the prairie was dotted with small sod cabins. I attended Colorado A&M to become a veterinarian but eventually became a newspaper publisher. Along the way A&M became CSU; I changed majors and took 65 hours of history and received an A-plus in Colorado history from professor Dr. David Furniss. The final exam question was to write about the history of the Colorado cattle industry. I had that nailed, as my ancestors were part of the history dating back to 1885 and the early day Homestead Act. My grandfather homestead on 160 acres, fenced the property, and lived in a tiny log cabin for three years, “proving up” on the homesteaded land. Patrick Sweeney immigrated to America from Ireland at age 19 with nothing, eventually owning a piece of land on the American frontier. What a blessing to come to America.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
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GUEST COLUMN
BY PETER W. WAGNER PUBLISHER NW IOWA REVIEW
A few weeks ago I wrote that Connie and I, the morning we arrived in Las Vegas for business and fun, and before I learned I had Covid, had visited the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop made famous by History Channel’s Pawn Stars television series. We had just a few hours earlier checked in at the Golden Nugget for the 2021 Circus Fans Association convention. Since we had arrived a day early, and our room wouldn’t be ready until afternoon, we decided to visit the location where the Pawn Stars TV show is filmed. The doorman told us we could walk there since it was only a short six blocks. He also told us not to miss it since the building was much smaller than most visitors expect. What he didn’t tell us was Vegas blocks are longer than the standard blocks we have back home. From a distance the multi-purpose building looks large, and it is. But once inside, the public space is tight and limited. Evidently the rest of the building is used for offices and as storage space for pawned and purchased vehicles and other oversized items. Of course, none of the TV series stars were there. “The Old Man” business founder and family patriarch Richard Harrison, has been dead since 2018. Nothing is ever said about his passing since he still shows up on many of the TV program reruns. The show, after all, has been on television since 2009. Rick Harrison, his son Cory “Big Hoss” Harrison and comic relief “Chumlee” Russell were also absent from the scene. We were told they only come in when new episodes of Pawn Stars are being filmed.
But there was a life-size image of Rick in the back area of the narrow show room and visitors could stand there to have their picture taken. I did, and in the photo it looks like two living, breathing human beings standing side-by-side. There was no charge for standing beside the fake Rick for the photo but much of one side of the narrow building did feature a large souvenir area selling t-shirts, hats, cups and more with Rick’s image or the store logo emblazoned in large type. Connie and I passed on buying any souvenirs. We also passed on buying any of the pawned items for sale. The building was full of tourists, and it was difficult to even get close to the two long rows of showcases. There were a number of employees in black t-shirts ready to wait on customers, but most individuals were just looking rather than buying. I was told the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop employs over 700 individuals, but that number may include those who work in the parking lot and at Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern and other businesses just across the parking lot from the pawn shop. The activity in the small parking lot was an amazing thing to see. A half dozen men were busy directing new vehicles into the lot at the entrance and keeping others from attempting to enter through the exit. Once in the lot every car or pickup was quickly directed to a parking spot that had amazingly just become empty moments earlier. Once out of their vehicle, each new group was directed to a reception table at the front of the lot where they were encouraged to register for a special in-person time with Rick, Cory and Chumlee. We didn’t bother since we didn’t expect to be back in Vegas
when the prize was awarded. Speaking of Chumlee, Connie and I attempted to visit his cards store, Chumlee’s Candy on the Blvd, across from the pawn shop parking lot and near the BBQ restaurant. But there was a note on the door announcing that whoever was working the shop was gone for five minutes. We sat outside Chumlee’s Candy for better than a half hour, waiting for a taxi to take us back to the hotel, and never saw anyone return to open the store. We did look in the window, however, and were surprised to see a very small, limited space with few candies that were not available at most c-stores. The Sugar Shack in the Emporium at Arnold’s Park has a bigger and better selection of candies. There were questions earlier this year regarding the status of Pawn Stars. But Rick is said to be surprised by the program’s success. He thought it would run one or two seasons at best. The production of new shows did stop for a time, however, because of the Covid pandemic. But new shows were introduced in August when the program moved to Saturday nights on the History Channel. Connie and I enjoy watching Pawn Stars every once in a while. We sometimes learn a tidbit or two of history and enjoy watching Chumlee – supposedly the second banana to Rick and Cory - spout out historic facts regarding a piece brought in by someone looking to sell it. I often wonder if the three stars are that smart regarding what is brought in or if the filming is stopped long enough for them to look up details on a nearby computer? Whatever, it was fun to see how something that looks so big on TV can be so small in reality and still provide both fun and financial opportunity for so many.
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The Villager’s 2022 Man of the Year Where eagles soar… Early Wright, the right man for Who’s Who in Finance and so much more BY SCOTTIE IVERSON
Earl Louis Wright is a product of the Midwest (humble, modest and appreciative) from Iowa and Nebraska and a stint in Indiana. He was quite the gifted athlete in his youth and through college. He played American Legion baseball, was tapped for All State baseball and basketball and offered a contract to play for the minor league of Milwaukee Braves right out of high school. He had a scholarship to the University of Nebraska for basketball. Sports have always been important and he has played in the golf tournament in Saratoga, Wyoming (Old Baldy Club) for 20 years. His family team of three generations has competed against various country clubs from around the world there and last time he and three grandsons won! Mr. Wright is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of AMG National Corp. which owns AMG National Trust. Earl Wright and Michael Bergmann, Ph.D. co-founded AMG in 1972.
Earl Louis Wright was born in Iowa and raised in Nebraska
A beautiful scene in Hawaii – a favorite vacation spot for Earl and Nancy
ABOVE: With the inscription Majestic Pursuit, this eagle sculpture was a gift from Earl’s beloved father-in-law Mark Seacrest who had a profound influence on him LEFT: Earl L. Wright – professional headshot
Nancy and Earl at the former Metropolitan Club
Photos courtesy of The Wright Family
University’s Foundation. His office walls are lined with business and community awards, commemorative plaques and a cabinet filled with dozens more including elaborate sculptures from a tremendous variety of service organizations spanning decades - too lengthy to mention
“Earl has two really great attributes. First, he has the knack of asking the right questions to get at the essence of virtually any matter. Second, he works generously and tirelessly to help the community at large. I am privileged to be his friend.” -Michael D. Bergmann, PhD and Sr. EVP AMG National Trust
Before creating AMG, they both worked for Irwin Management, a private family office in Columbus, Indiana. Earl credits his success in business and in life to three serendipitous opportunities: being accepted to Wharton school of business, meeting and marrying the love of his life for whom he was smitten immediately – the late Nancy Seacrest Wright. “Her bio is much more impressive than mine,” he said. “Wherever we went, she made a huge impression – it was an incredible combination.” They had three fine sons – James (deceased), Michael and David. Also serendipitous was the connection of his business partner of 50 years, Dr. Michael Bergmann. (He hired Bergmann who was a PhD in economics even though he was educated at Stanford – on the west coast!) Earl and Nancy went through undergraduate and grad school together. He had intended to pursue med school,
Sleeping while sitting up Dr. Michael Bergmann and Earl Wright - a reenactment of conditions where Christians hid in Turkey from the Muslims
but good guidance changed his course from science to finance. “That education (meaning at Wharton) gave me a leg up for my entire career,” he said. “My undergraduate degree in the sciences (zoology) prepared me for
critical detail thinking.” He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and BS from University of Nebraska, where he has been honored as a “Master in Profession” and is Trustee of the
in this story. Boy Scouts has been his labor of love for 2025 years. About the Scouts, he commented regarding the extraordinary citizens the youngsters become as a result of the scouting programs - instilling integrity, ethics, and
Earl Wright at the AMG Fishing Derby, an annual oneday experience where from 200-400 kids with special needs participate
loyalty. “The firm has significant focus on giving back to the community,” said Wright. Commitment to education, the community, and public policy are especially important to him. He served on Doane University’s Board of Trustees for 23 years, is the past chair of the Graduate School Advisory Committee at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and former University of Colorado Foundation trustee and chair of the Investment Committee. In addition, he is on the Strategic Advisory Board for the Chancellor of the University of Colorado, Boulder, and the advisory committee for selection of the Visiting Chair of Conservative Thought. Within the community Mr. Wright serves on the Hansen Foundation as President and is a member of Denver Rotary. He is Chairman Emeritus and past President of the Denver Continued on page 7
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Area Boy Scouts Council. Formerly, he was on the Board of Governors for the Tom Haggai and Associates (THA) Foundation. Early in his career he was on Junior Achievement – Columbus, Indiana board and elected deacon of his church. He is on the Board of Directors of Taiga Biotechnologies, Inc. which is a private immunology research company, and was past board member of Nichols Institute, a medical diagnostic company which went public during his tenure. Earlier in his career, he was on the Board of DirecSome members of the Wright family at Saratoga, Wyoming – a favorite family tors of SuperFood Services, reunion spot Back Row: Mike Wright (son), Abby Wright (granddaughter) and a publicly traded company. Trevor Wright (grandson). Front Row: Jake Wright (grandson), Nicole Wright Mr. Wright had an opportunity to meet and have a (granddaughter), Earl Wright, Lindsay Wright (married to grandson Jake), visit with President George H.W. Bush. His admiration He has received recognition Nancy Wright, Jim Wright (grandson), Claire Wright (married to grandson Jim) for President Bush was partly because his idea of for his public service via the and Crissy Wright (daughter-in-law married to Mike Wright diplomacy was to simply pick up the phone and call. Denver Rotary Club’s Branch Rickey Award for public service, The Christian Living Centers’ Community Enrichment Award and the Denver Boy Scouts’ Silver Beaver Award (the highest volunteer award given by a council). His philosophies for getting involved in the community as well as business are numerous and familiar, but In 2010, Earl Wright co-founded the words he lives by. “To manAn unusual “trophy” on his wall, vertically, for Banker of Distinction Award Common Sense Institute age a company’s finances, you have to know how to get a dollar out of a quarter and keep things in perspective!” AMG groundbreaking in Greenwood Village In business, it’s not always for its own building necessary to make a drastic in 2014 change, just some fine tuning as the sign from his fatherin-law states. Other mantras to which he subscribes and adheres: “Lead, follow or get out of the way.” And, “If you are going to do something, make a difference!” In addition to his full schedule and commitments, the avid reader makes time for three book clubs – The President’s Seminar plus an eclectic group of 12 – Men’s Book Club and another with his nephew who is a professor Earl and Nancy surround President George W. Bush Award photos by Scottie Iverson of philosophy at St. John’s University. Today, public policy issues Denver Rotary’s have become a focal point for Branch Rickey Earl Wright, and in 2010 he Award for public co-founded Common Sense service Institute (CSI), which does econometric analysis of Colorado State and local issues. He actively engages with guests during its bi-weekly podcast that discusses issues CSI has been researching. Congratulations to a gentleman who continues to make a difference in corporate and private life!
With gratitude for his service as a trustee for Bishop Machebeuf High School 1999-2001
Words to live by are prominently displayed in his office
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The Villager’s 2022 Woman of the Year
Stephanie Piko has done so much for her city BY SCOTTIE IVERSON
Stephanie, her husband, James and two sons, Austin and Conner, moved to Centennial in 2001, the year Centennial became a city. Stephanie became active in her neighborhood and at her children’s elementary school right away. She has served Orchard Valley Homeowners Association as Secretary 2003-2004 and President from 2005-2012. Growing up in Florida, Stephanie’s family chose Winter Park as their annual spring break trip, making Colorado one of her favorite places. After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Business Administration, Stephanie moved to Michigan, married Dr. James Piko, a radiologist, and worked in the financial planning industry. Stephanie also received a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan while living there. Former Cherry Creek Schools Board President Karen Fisher had this to say about her experience working with Stephanie: “Even though Stephanie has significant, personal, firsthand knowledge of Cherry Creek Schools, she never hesitates to reach out and get the full picture. Her willingness to collaborate makes our community better every day.” In the Cherry Creek School District, Stephanie was a Computer Technician from 2002 – 2015, Technology Instructor from 20042015 and has been a substitute teacher from 2015 to present. Austin and Conner are graduates of the Cherry Creek School District as well as Chapman University and Colorado State University, respectively. The Piko family enjoys visiting Florida for fishing and spending time in the mountains skiing, fishing, and hiking. Former Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon has known Stephanie for many years. “Stephanie and I met representing our respective HOAs at the Centennial Council of Neighborhoods (CenCON). We are both serial volunteers (schools, HOAs, community) and continued our involvement with Centennial through committees and boards and eventually served on Centennial Council together.” Noon had nothing but praise for her suc-
cessor. Here are the issues about which Mayor Piko is passionate: Community Safety - Centennial has continued to be one of the safest cities in Colorado and community safety will remain my highest priority. Supporting Small Businesses - Our small businesses are vital to our economic health. I will be responsive to our businesses as they recover and rebuild. Community Engagement - As Mayor, I have created more opportunities for engagement for all citizens of Centennial. New Digital platforms have made interacting with the city faster and easier. Environmental Responsibility - Environmental Stewardship is a part of the way we do business, protecting the things we love about Centennial. Strategic Planning & Infrastructure - Maintaining our infrastructure and being prepared with the next generation of infrastructure places Centennial in a position to foster continued improvements in how our city looks and operates.
“Mayor Piko’s deep commitment to her community has been evident in all the ways she has served over the years. Using that experience as our Mayor enhances the quality of life for residents and businesses and is validated by Centennial being recognized as ‘a best place to live’.” -Cathy Noon, former Mayor of Centennial
ABOVE: With her best friend, to this day, Maria Guthrie (left) and Maria’s daughter Kaitlyn (right). Maria and Stephanie were college roommates, Kappa Delta sorority sisters and maid of honor at each other’s weddings. LEFT: Here’s a young Stephanie on the carousel during her first trip to Disney World in 1975 Photos courtesy of The Piko Family
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Prior to being elected Mayor, Stephanie was elected to Centennial Skiing with her family on spring break at City Council District 4 Winter Park, Colorado in 1983 –Stephanie from 2012-2017. A short Andersen, mom Carol Andersen, brother Scott Andersen and dad Steven Andersen list of her involvements include: FiberWorks Commission, Mayor Pro Tem 2013 and 2017, Mile High Flood District - 2013 and 2017, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority - 2014 thru 2017, Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority (2013-Present, Chair 2017-2019, Colorado Municipal League - Legislative Policy Committee 2015-2017, Arapahoe Parks and Recreation District Liaison 2012-2017, Information Technology and Communications Federal Advocacy Committee 2017-2019 (Vice Chair 2018, Chair Proud dad and mom surround brother and sister graduating on the same day, in the same ceremony from the University of Florida, Scott (who earned 2019), She was also Centennial Open a 5-year engineering degree) and Stephanie (who earned a 4-year business Continued on page 9 degree
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At the top of Mary Jane in 1993. Stephanie and Jim met during a family ski trip at Winter Park in 1988 when Stephanie was a sophomore in college and Jim was a freshman in med school. They married four years later. The young Piko family sent holiday greetings when the kids were toddlers Austin was three and Conner was two.
The new Dr. and Mrs. James Piko – February 29, 1992 (Lake Eola – Orlando, Florida)
ABOVE: Stephanie and Jim on election night 2017 Conner, Jim, Stephanie and Austin Piko Mayor Stephanie Piko being sworn in – 2018
Former Mayor of Centennial Cathy Noon with Stephanie Piko backstage before appearing on the runway for Cherry Creek Republican Women’s Vintage Fashion Show
ABOVE: Centennial Council member Stephanie Piko on the runway for the Dames and Dogs Show with her Chihuahua, Oscar who is 15 years old now LEFT: Everyone says Stephanie’s husband Jim looks like a young Harrison Ford. They were photographed together at Wings Over the Rockies for the Grand Opening of the Blue Sky Aviation Gallery - Conner, Stephanie, Harrison Ford and his look alike Jim Piko.
Space Advisory Board Chair 20072011 and served as alternate on the Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission from 2008-2011. Mayor Piko has a presence nationally. She served on the National League of Cities Executive Advisory Committee in 2021 and has been on its Board of Directors since 2019. Under her leadership, Centennial’s 2020 Accolades and Awards include: • No. 5 on SmartAsset’s list of the Most Livable Mid-Sized U.S. Cities • No. 1 on AdvisorSmith’s list of Safest Cities with a Population over 100,000 • No. 8 on LendEDU’s list of Most Budget-Friendly Cities in Colorado for Renters • No. 4 on LendEDU’s list of Colorado Cities with the Best Homeowner Return on Investment • Nationally Recognized by Lend EDU as One of the Most BudgetFriendly Cities for Homeowners • No. 13 on Safewise’s list of Safest Cities in Colorado • No. 5 on Lend EDU’s list of Safest Cities in Colorado • No. 2 on HomeSnack’s list of Best Places to Live in Colorado • One of the best cities to work from home in, according to RetailMeNot • Centennial’s 20th Anniversary Commemoration This is not the first time she has been honored as Woman of the Year. She was awarded that prestigious title last year by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce but Covid prevented the ceremony. “She’s outstanding!” said Aurora Chamber of Commerce Director of Community Relations Lynn Myers. “She’s one of my favorite people personally and professionally. She’s one of those people that when she speaks, people listen.” Myers also explained that the Aurora Chamber is a very strong chamber that works very closely with Centennial. “In addition to being a champion for business, Stephanie ran for mayor unopposed. That’s saying something for a city of 100,000!” By the time this story is published announcing her as The Villager’s Woman of the Year, Stephanie Piko will have just been sworn in for her second term as Mayor of Centennial. Congratulations on both!
Mayor Piko at a city meeting
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GV Public Works Department wins three APWA awards BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In a ceremony at Greenwood Village City Hall on December 6,
GV Public Works Director Jeremy Hanak was presented with plaques from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for three public works projects by APWA Colorado Chapter President
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Michael Martin. The first was for a digital age approach for capital projects and right-of-way permits in the administration category. Martin pointed to GV’s implementation of the use of an inventory system for concrete rehabilitation contract items such as asphalt patch locations, asphalt crack repair, utility adjustments and concrete panel replacement. Data taken during the inventory is integrated with the city’s GIS system and used in comparing bid documents provided to contractors. This data can also be utilized during construction. GV also won an award for the Monaco Street traffic circle safety upgrades and improvements on Monaco between Belleview Avenue and Orchard Road in the
Greenwood Hills neighborhood. The original traffic circles were installed in the late 1990s to reduce speeds and cut-through traffic on Monaco. The traffic circles were hard to maintain and were not aesthetically pleasing. There were also many unfortunate collisions between motor vehicles and the low-profile concrete structures. The city set out to develop a new design that resulted in more aesthetically pleasing features for the neighborhood. This new design is easier to maintain, with the inevitable offense of motor vehicle collisions with the new traffic circles. Due to the reinforced concrete wall and the stone veneer, the new design is expected to minimize the cracking damage to the vehicles driving over the traffic circles that
the city hopes will improve safety. These traffic circles are viewed as a transportation feature that can be easily replicated in other parts of GV. The third award was for the new traffic calming measures in the Greenwood Hills neighborhood on Orchard Drive between Holly Street and Orchard Road. Greenwood Village adopted this neighborhood traffic calming program in 2018 with the goal of reducing the number of vehicles driving above the posted speed limit of 25 and discouraging non-residents of Greenwood Hills’ use of this popular cut-through road that shortens the distance between Holly Street and Orchard Road to the east. The city found that 33% of traffic utilizing Orchard Drive, especially during the evening rush hours, did not stay in the Greenwood Hills neighborhood. To discourage use of this road, a traffic circle was installed at the intersection of Orchard Drive and Ivy Street. The geometry of the traffic circle was modified to include deflection in order to assist approaching traffic. Successful navigation of this traffic circle requires motorists to reduce their speed to approximately five miles per hour when heading northwest. For those heading southeast on Orchard Drive, there is no need to reduce one’s speed under the posted limit. The city reported that the neighbors in this area are pleased with the results of this traffic calming measure. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com.
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Common Sense Institute holds inaugural Free Enterprise Summit
Earl Wright is Chairman of the Board of CSI and AMG National Trust Bank.
Kristin Strohm is president and CEO of CSI.
Chris Brown is vice president of policy and research at CSI.
Vince Bzdek is editor of the Gazette newspaper.
Debbie Brown is president of the Colorado Business Roundtable
Dave Davia is a CSI board member of and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association.
J.J. Ament is the new president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Tom Brook is president and CEO of Denver South.
Loren Furman is presidentelect of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce
BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On December 14, the Common Sense Institute (CSI) held its first annual Free Enterprise Summit in the third-floor dome of the AMG National Trust Bank in Greenwood Village. AMG President and CEO Earl Wright, who is also co-founder and board chair of CSI, told the 100 people in attendance that CSI’s work began ten years ago out of “concerns about public policy issues that our state was going through.” He shared that CSI published 40 relevant reports, including suggested steps toward a solution, about public policy issues in 2021. Four of those reports, Wright said, addressed the issues of housing prices, transportation, homelessness and crime rates in Colorado. Kristin Strohm, president and CEO of CSI, told the audience that, as the state continues to recover from the impact of the health pandemic, the key to economic expansion is a free enterprise system “where individuals looking to provide for their families as well as businesses striving to meet the needs of their community, together, and free from intrusive oversight, lead to fuller bellies, bigger paychecks, and greater economic prosperity.” She continued, “The free enterprise system has proven to be the greatest economic engine in history and has lifted billions of people out of extreme poverty.” Strohm defined CSI as an organization founded “to champion Colorado’s economy and to be an educational resource providing rigorous research on the impacts, policies, initiatives and laws that ultimately shape our lives.” The 2022 Colorado Free Enterprise Report, distributed at the meeting by Chris Brown, CSI VP of Policy & Research, rated our state in eight different areas on a historical performance scale from one to five, then looked at the outlook for the future in each area. You can find the complete report, with detailed explanations of the ratings, at https://commonsenseinstitute co.org/2021-colorado-freeenterprise-report/.
CSI’s findings, as reported, were: Policy Area Jobs & Our Economy Education Energy & Our Environment Health Care Housing & Our Community Infrastructure State Budget Taxes & Fees In a panel discussion moderated by Vince Bzdek, editor of The Gazette newspaper, Loren Furman, president-elect of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said she was “hoping for some restraint in the next legislative session.” She also said she hoped that Governor Polis’ proposal to use $600 million in federal funds to backfill the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund, which is in a deficit position due to high claims and fraud, will be passed by the legislature to avoid unreasonable rate increases being imposed on employers. Dave Davia, CSI board member and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, said that the Free Enterprise Report is helpful to Colorado contractors because good data leads to good decisions. He also said the report helps us to “look at entrepreneurism and free enterprise differently.” On the issue of homelessness, Davia said, “I’ve been involved with homelessness since the 1990s,” and like so many, “I don’t know what the answer is
or what the solution is but the priorities that have been made, from a public policy perspecPerformance Rating 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 4 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 tive, are not producing better results.” J.J. Ament, new president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (DMC), pointed to, “The impact that policy can have on (economic) data,” noting that relevant data is crucial to good policy decisions. He said that after our state “had it so good for so long, COVID has awakened us to what happens to communities when you
just turn off the private sector.” He made the distinction that it was “our response to the health emergency that created the economic crisis,” compared to the economic crisis of 2008 that was the result of financial turmoil. He said we have lost “some of the collaborative spirit” between business and government in recent years, something that should be cor-
rected. At the DMC, Ament said, “We are talking to businesses that are here about how we’re going to help them stay Outlook Negative Neutral Negative Negative Neutral Neutral Positive Negative here and expand and grow. We’re talking to businesses that are elsewhere about whether they should move to Colorado for that next expansion or whether it should be in Utah, Phoenix or Texas.” Ament pointed out that good data leads to good policymaking and good policies lead to retaining and attracting new businesses. Debbie Brown, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, talked about how her organization had partnered with CSI in preparing the Road to Recovery report last year. That report outlined a roadmap for the state’s businesses to come back from the impact of the pandemic. She said that effort focused on 1) creating a competitiveness agenda; 2) reimagining tomorrow’s work force; and 3) infrastructure. The challenges facing large companies, she said, are concerns about labor costs, the supply chain, inflation, and potentially increased federal tax rates. On the plus side, Brown said that, “Everyone is planning on hiring if they can
find workers to take the jobs.” CEOs expect increased sales and a higher overall GDP in 2022, along with “additional capital investment,” Brown said. She posed the rhetorical question, “At what point do we stop the (federal) spending and let the free market return to life?” Tom Brook, president of Denver South, said, “We have long been advocates for improving transportation funding…We have made, collectively, throughout the state, a massive investment in infrastructure that is critically important to commerce, to our quality of life, whether we’re going skiing up I-70 or bringing in goods and services through DIA….With the state’s gas tax not increasing in almost 40 years, we have to decide where we’re going to deploy those resources to get to a more equitable distribution of those funds.” After talking about the coming electrification of vehicles, Brook said, “We collaborate with RTD and we think a strong public transit is going to be a vital component to this.” He also talked about the first-milelast-mile issue, noting that “there are some great innovative possibilities” available to solve the problem. He pointed to the I-25 and Belleview intersection as a location where a solution to the present traffic bottleneck, which the localities of Denver, Greenwood Village, the State of Colorado and Arapahoe County have not been able to agree on, would address both congestion and the reduction of greenhouse gases. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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2022 Economic Forecast Breakfast Exploring and Shaping our Future
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The program this year will feature the following Panelists: Kevin Pitts (Moderator), Publisher and Market President, Denver Business Journal. Henry Sobanet, CFO - Colorado State University providing the 2022 economic outlook for Colorado. Elizabeth Garner, State Demographer Colorado Department of Public Affairs reviewing demographic changes happening in our region which affect the success of our local businesses with customer and employee bases.
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munity. Typically available to people over age 55, this type of senior housing is usually apartments or town homes that are fully functional. In addition, many communities also offer amenities such as meals served in a common dining area, housekeeping, transportation and a variety of social activities. Dear OverTo locate this type of whelmed, housing, contact your There’s a wide Area Agency on Aging array of housing (call 800-677-1116 to options available to get your local number), BY JIM MILLER seniors, but what’s or use an online search appropriate for your mom tool like Caring.com. Most of will depend on her needs and these communities are private financial situation. Here’s pay only and can vary greata rundown of the different ly in cost ranging anywhere levels of senior housing and from $1,500 to $6,000 per some resources to help you month. choose one. Assisted living: If your Independent living: If mom needs some help with your mom is in relatively daily living chores, she’ll good health and self-suffiprobably need an “assisted cient, “independent living living facility.” These facilcommunities” are a top option ities provide help with the that can offer a sense of com- activities of daily living – like
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bathing, dressing, eating, going to the bathroom – as needed, as well as meals, housekeeping, transportation, social activities and medication management. Many facilities also offer special “memory care units” for residents with dementia. Costs for assisted living usually run between $3,000 and $6,000 per month depending on location and services needed. Most residents pay for assisted living from personal funds, while some have long-term care insurance policies. And many state Medicaid programs today also cover some assisted living costs for financially eligible residents. Another similar, but less expensive option to look into is “board and care homes.” These offer many of the same services as assisted living facilities but in a much smaller home setting. Your Area Aging Agency is again a good resource for finding assisted living facili-
ties and board care homes, as is Caring.com.
of requesting any consumer reporting agency (credit bureau) to place a security freeze on your credit report. A freeze means your file can’t be shared with potential creditors. To complete a security freeze, you must request separate security freezes for each of the three credit reporting agencies at:
goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package:
Equifax Security Freeze: www.equifax.com; click on “Credit Report Assistance,” then “Place a Security Freeze on Reports.” Experian Security Freeze: www.experian.com/consumer/security_freeze.html TransUnion Security Freeze: www.transunion.com; click on “Credit Help,” then “Credit Freeze.”
Nursing homes: If your mom needs ongoing medical and personal care or has very limited mobility, a nursing home, which provides 24hour skilled nursing care is the next option. To find a good one, use Medicare’s nursing home compare tool at Medicare.gov/care-compare. This tool will not only help you locate nursing homes in your area, it also provides a 5-star rating system on recent health inspections, staffing, quality of care, and overall rating. But be aware that nursing home care is very expensive, costing anywhere between $4,500 and $13,000 per month for a semi-private room depending on where you live. Most residents pay from either personal funds, a long-term care insurance policy or through Medicaid after their savings are depleted.
1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust).
Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/ Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to
Continuing-care retirement communities (CCRC’s): If your mom has the financial resources, a “CCRC” is another option that provides all levels of housing (independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing home care) in one convenient location. But these communities typically require a hefty entrance fee that can range from $20,000 to $500,000 or more, plus ongoing monthly service fees that vary from around $2,000 to over $4,000. To search for CCRC’s visit Caring.com. Need Help? If you’re not sure what your mom needs, consider hiring an aging life care expert (AgingLifeCare.org) who can assess your mom and find her appropriate housing for a fee – usually between $300 and $800. Or you can use a senior care advising service like A Place for Mom (APlaceForMom.com) for free. They get paid from the senior living facilities in their network.
identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2020 Edition (Chapter 11: Arm Yourself With Consumer Protection Information, Amy Nofziger, M.A. and Barbara Martin-Worley, M.A.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-thePublic/Senior-Law-Handbook. As a courtesy, there is no charge for my initial consultation with clients. I have served seniors and their families for over 44 years regarding their medical and estate planning needs.
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Go Dawgs (and ‘Bama) — beat . . . Covid As of New Year’s Day, four college football bowl games were canceled because of Covid protocols, and two more (Gator and Sun) were held as scheduled only after substitute teams were found (Rutgers and Central Michigan) to replace two that had to withdraw (Texas A&M and Miami) for the same reason. As of January 1, 2022—just in Colorado—because of the Coronavirus-Covid-Delta-Omicron scourge:
• The Avalanche had not played a hockey game since December 16, postponing seven games as the National Hockey League suspended play for the duration of 2021 (and also canceled participation in the Beijing Olympics coming up in February); • The Nuggets had canceled a home game against the league-leading Golden State Warriors, after being idled by the ravaged Brooklyn Nets on December 19; • The CU Buffaloes had postponed or canceled three games since beating Cal-Bakersfield on December 18; and • Even the Broncos were forced to cancel a practice—last Thursday. All of this is worth noting because the College Football Playoff Management Committee announced, two days before Christmas, its policy regarding Covid interference in the four-team playoff that began on New Year’s Eve: The policy states, in part, that:
• “If one team is unavailable to play, the unavailable team shall forfeit the game and its opponent would advance to the championship game. • “If both teams in one semifinal game are unavailable to play in one semifinal game, the game would be declared “no contest” and the team winning the other
semifinal game would be declared CFP National Champion. • “If three teams are unavailable to play, in the other semifinal game, the team unable to play shall forfeit the game, and its opponent would be declared CFP National Champion.” Fortunately, the four playoff teams managed to avoid the Covid calamity and, with victories by Alabama and Georgia setting up a rematch, the title game remains on for January 10 in Indianapolis—though still vulnerable for a few more days. But here’s the rest of the CFP Management Committee’s policy:
• “If the team’s unavailability is determined after the Playoff Semifinals have been conducted, the national championship game in Indianapolis may be rescheduled no later than Friday January 14. If one team is able to play and the other is not, and the game cannot be rescheduled or is rescheduled and cannot be played, then the team unable to play shall forfeit the game and the other team shall be declared CFP National Champion. If both teams are unable to play on either an original or rescheduled date, then the game shall be declared “no contest” and the CFP National Championship shall be vacated for this season.”
I have a problem with that I hope ‘Bama and the Dawgs are both in the flower of health come next Monday. These ARE the two best teams in college football at this time, and it will be sensational to see them square off with the title on the line. (Forget about the SEC Championship Game. Neither team will rout the other this time, and Georgia might even prevail.)
My problem is if Omicron or any other version of the Covid curse infests one or both of these teams. A “forfeit” is NOT acceptable. Nor is “no contest” and a vacated national champion. For decades, college football’s national champion was decided by vote. Either writers and broadcasters, or college coaches—depending on which poll you wanted to recognize (if they differed) decided which team would be crowned No. 1. Yes, it provoked many howls. But if the CFP title game can’t be played, deciding a champion should revert to the old-fashioned way. I, for one, would cast a vote for Georgia. Yes, the Bulldogs were embarrassed by the Crimson Tide December 4. But I consider that an anomaly. One need look only to the Orange Bowl and Georgia’s domination of a very good Michigan team to see the real Dawgs. The final score was 34-11, but the game had been decided by halftime. It was 27-3 at the break (and not that close). Talk about a no contest. Georgia became the first team in CFP history (eight years) to score on its first five possessions, and outgained Michigan 330 yards to 101 in the first 30 minutes. A defense that allowed less than a touchdown per game in the12-game regular season would have done it in the CFP Semifinals if the Wolverines hadn’t scored a meaningless touchdown and twopoint conversion with 4:25 left in the fourth quarter. Sometimes a team needs a wakeup call. Alabama gave Georgia one. But remember what they say about waking the sleeping dog. Or, in this case, the sleeping Dawgs. Regardless of the outcome, though, I hope the national champion is decided on the field. Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 13 books, seven of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@comcast.net.
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What Clients Say About Our Clinical Nutrition – Part 1 of 2! People are often amazed when they experience the fact that Clinical Nutrition safely and effectively helps the body improve, even in areas they thought was not possible. The science of basic biology tells us that air, food and water are three substances every human body must have or the body will die within minutes (without air) and within weeks (without water or food).
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For those of us who’ve been craving a little silent night since Thanksgiving, there was World Introvert Day on January 2. And I missed it. Introverts being introverts, I guess no one was out there promoting it. World Introvert Day has been around for more than a
decade, and I’ve just learned about it myself. Apparently, it was the brainchild of psychologist and author, Felicitas Heyne who decided rightly that introverts needed a day to go dormant after the holiday season. Had I known about it sooner I would have holed up at home on January 2. Oh wait. That’s what I did.
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I’m an introvert myself, which comes as a surprise to some people who know me. That’s because they don’t understand introverts. Extroverts sometimes confuse introversion with shyness. They think all introverts blush when we talk to other people and hide in the bathroom during our own birthday parties. I’ve never done that. That’s no place to eat birthday cake. Some extroverts think introverts are unfriendly, even rude. They think we keep our blinds closed all day and grouse at the neighborhood children to stay off our lawns. I’ll have you know the three young boys who live next door to me regularly play on my lawn. And I’m hardly ever rude, except in traffic. Introversion is simply a difference in our brains which I won’t go into because I’m an introvert not a scientist. But I can tell you this: Introverts are renewed from within through solitude and reflection, while extroverts recharge by being around people and other outside stimuli, much of which introverts find appalling—the stimuli, not the people. We
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had nourished and detoxified to the cell level of all skin layers.’ And though we could “obviously” see it, he also scientifically confirmed that Melynda was growing new healthy skin under her damaged, wrinkled skin that was falling away.
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like people, just not when they run in packs or come to our door unexpectedly. An introvert would rather email than call someone, and when we do call, we’re not disappointed when we have to leave a message. We like to shop in stores where there aren’t very many other customers. Unfortunately, our favorite stores don’t stay in business long. We’d rather go to lunch with one or two friends than go to a dinner party or, heaven forbid, a mixer. Introverts are afraid mixers are how we’ll spend all eternity if we die and go to hell. Some experts estimate that up to 50 percent of the population are introverted, though no one knows for sure because introverts tend to avoid surveyors. According to my research, some really successful people are introverts, including Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and J.K. Rowling. Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln were all supposedly introverts too. None of them could have accomplished all they did if they’d been out partying ev-
ery night. Most billionaires including Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Dorothy Rosby are introverts too. I was just seeing if you were paying attention. You extroverts who’ve read this far may be wondering why there isn’t a special holiday for you. Listen to yourself. Every holiday is for you. Name one major holiday where the tradition is to stay home and read a good book. I’d go so far as to say, we live in an extrovert’s world. Why do you think there are stadiums, bus tours, shopping malls and open office spaces? If I worked in one of those, I’d get even less work done than I do now. You may also be wondering how the introverts in your life will observe World Introvert Day next year and will there be a party. No there will not. That doesn’t mean we won’t be celebrating the day though. We’ll just be doing it quietly and separately. Dorothy Rosby is the author of several humor books, including I Used to Think I Was Not That Bad and Then I Got to Know Me Better. Contact drosby@rushmore.com.
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City of Centennial is trying to identify its brand BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In a survey posted on Survey Monkey in December, the City of Centennial asked its residents, as well as people who work or visit there, to help it figure out its brand. To do so, one of the tools the city used was to ask respondents to identify those aspects of the city it views most positively. Examples provided included: business friendly, regional partnerships, neighborhoods and parks, trails and open space. It also asks respondents to point to activities they don’t find as much as they wish in the city, such as arts and culture and entertainment. Next, the survey asked if certain words, including, unique, smart, healthy, clean and innovative describe “Centennial, the place and the culture.” Last, the survey asked residents and businesses to rate the quality of life and performance of city government overall. The description of the survey said, “The City of Centennial is undergoing a branding process to help communicate who we are as a community, where we are today, and where we’re going in the future.” Kelly Ohaver, Centennial’s communications manager
This map, prepared by the City of Centennial, shows its unusual shape in red, black and blue, as well as where its housing and population is located.
told The Villager, “The City is undergoing this branding process to help communicate who we are as a community, where we are today, and where we’re going in the future. The Brand Survey is just one of the many ways we are collecting information, and the public
perceptions we gather will help ensure we are moving in the right direction and that we have not missed anything. This is an ongoing process, and a draft brand strategy will likely be shared with City Council sometime in the first quarter of 2022.”
The map above shows the unusual shape of the 30-square mile city, now only 20 years old, that reaches from the edge of Littleton on the west to E-470 near Foxfield on the east. It has a population of 110,000 people in six different zip codes who live in neighborhoods that are miles
apart. Most of its businesses are congregated on the Arapahoe Road corridor. The Villager will continue to follow this story as Centennial, a young city that has already won awards for its organization and safety, finds its identity. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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COUNTY TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to CYNTHIA L LARSON, SOUTHPARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, LITTLETON DELINQUENT STORM AND SEWER You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, 2017, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 162 SOUTHPARK SUB 9TH FLG aka 2880 W LONG CIR D and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC; Whereas, the said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC did, on the 29th day of November 2021 duly assigned the certificate of the sale of the tax lien on the property as aforesaid, and all its rights, title, and interest in said property, to BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC.
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of CYNTHIA L LARSON for said year 2016; That said BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC, on the 29th day of November, 2021, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC, on or about the 11th day of May, 2022, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 3rd day of January, 2022, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Legal # 10566 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to HUIJIE CHEN AND RUGONG PANG, TALLYN’S REACH
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the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.
To the above named Respondent(s):
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2017, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
Witness my hand this 3rd day of January, 2022, A.D.
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.
LOT 27 BLK 3 TALLYN’S REACH SUB 14TH FLG aka 25381 E OTTAWA DR and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC; Whereas, the said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC did, on the 29th day of November 2021 duly assigned the certificate of the sale of the tax lien on the property as aforesaid, and all its rights, title, and interest in said property, to BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of HUIJIE CHEN AND RUGONG PANG for said year 2016; That said BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC, on the 29th day of November, 2021, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC, on or about the 11th day of May, 2022, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Legal # 10567 ___________________________
COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Dist. Ct. Clerk 7325 S. Potomac St. Englewood, CO 80112 The People of the State of Colorado In the interest of: Quintin Don Brown, a child born 3-4-20 Upon the Petition of: Jordan Daniel Titoni and Lindsay Michel Bryant Titoni, Petitioners and concerning Anessa Crystal Nicole Brown and all potential birthfathers, Respondent Ron J. Robinson, Attorney for Plaintiffs 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 111 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: (719) 330-6677 Fax:(719) 265-9298 E-mail ron@ronrobinsonlaw.com Atty. Re2. # 1203 Case Number: 2021 JA 130 Div.:22. Ctrm.: NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5105(5), C.R.S.
Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of$158.00. Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child. The Petition for Custodial and Designated Adoption, Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship and Affidavit of Abandonment or Non Support are filed in the court file in the above described action. Date: 12-8-21 Clerk of Clerk/Deputy Clerk/Attorney Published in The Villager First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Legal # 10544 ___________________________
MISCELLANOUS INVITATION FOR BID GATE 1 DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS CENTENNIAL AIRPORT ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
Sealed bids for Gate 1 Driveway Improvements, at Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, will be received by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on January 26, 2022, and then opened, read aloud and canvassed. The work involved includes improvements to Gate 1 driveway. Major work items include removal of failed concrete panels, over excavation of over saturated material to depth of 12 inches, replacement with flow fill followed by 6 inches of hot mix asphalt pavement. A complete set of Plans and Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after January 5, 2022 via email to Molly.McGuire@jacobs.com. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, or by Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. All bidders are advised that the right is reserved by the Sponsor to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids. Any questions must be submitted to Molly McGuire, JACOBS, via email to Molly.McGuire@jacobs. com. Questions are due by 10:00 a.m., January 19, 2022. Questions received after this time will not be accepted. Published in The Villager Published: January 6, 2022 Legal # 10565 ___________________________
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Georgia Armatas with her “Magi Uber” table. The cards are all names from the Bible such as Jezebel, Bathsheba, Delilah etc.
at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
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Phyllis Kennebeck with her “Western Gals” theme.
Presbytera Stacy Dorrance and Jane Holen (pictured) decorated the “Mary, Did You Know?” table. Olga Payne, Natasha Bealer and Laura Yeros (pictured) with their “Russian Fairytale Wedding” decorated table
Toula Stathopulos with her brightly yellow & blue table with the theme “Limoncello on the Amalfi Coast.” Marsha Çhristopulos and Elaine Cladis decorated the table “Birds of a Feather Stick Together.”
Mens Group decorated a table for the first time. Host was Greg Krochta. Their minds were definitely on fishing. Their table was in memory of dearly departed brothers with their theme, “Fishers of Men.” The table was in Memory of six departed brothers: Chuck Ullman, Dr. Harry Stathos, Bob Tschirki, Mike Pappas, Joel Levitt & Fr. Jimmy Foreso. Elaine McCoy (pictured) and Katherine Finch with “Let Your Heart Be Light” theme. The needlepoint was all done by Elaine.
Jenee Horan (seated) with her “Home Is Where the Heart Is” table with the open Bible. Alina Buzdugan with her “Angels Among Us” on a beautiful gold tablecloth.
A list of some of the organizations that the Tables Extraordinaire fundraiser assisted. Elaine Strompolos, Pam Weinrote and Evian Maniatis decorated the “Forever at the Kids Table.”
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT Nightly, Nov. 19-Jan. 8, 4:30-9 p.m., York Street. A twinkling winter wonderland. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
THE ROBERT AND JUDI NEWMAN CENTER UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Kronos Quartet, Wed. Jan. 12 at 7:30 pm at the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Tickets start at $19 on sale at newmancenterpresents.com or by phone at 303.871.7720. NEWMAN CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF DENVER PRESENTS Jan. 12, Kronos Quartet; Jan. 14 & 15, Dance Theatre of Harlem; Feb. 19 & 20, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Tickets: Call 303-871-7720 or newmancenter presents.com Ask about other concerts. SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST Jan. 28, 7-9 a.m. Marriott South at Park Meadows. Plated breakfast will be served. Tickets: visit best chamber.com/efb or call 303-795-0142 or email info@bestchamber. com Moderator, Kevin Pitts, Publisher of Denver Business Journal. Panelists, Henry Sobanet, CFO- Colorado State University; Elizabeth Gamer, State Demographer - CO Dept. of Local Affairs and Tuhin Halder, VP of Finance & Business Operations for Comcast Mountain West Region. Member Ticket: $75; Non-Member Ticket: $85 also Tables and Table Sponsors for sale. COLORADO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING Jan. 15-16. An all-star cast and award-winning cowboy poets & musicians from all over the world. Info: email@coloradocowboy gathering.org NEWMAN CENTER PRESENTS JOEY ALEXANDER Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Joey is a pianist-composer currently at work in Jazz. He is the youngest musician ever nominated for a Grammy Award in a jazz category. Info: newmancenterpresents.com SPINOSAURUS: LOST GIANT OF THE CRETACEOUS WITH NIZAR IBRAHIM Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Robert & Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the Univ. of Denver with National
Geographic Live at the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Tickets on sale at newmancenterpresents.com or phone 303-871-7720.
TESORO CULTURAL CENTER FREE LECTURES Jan. 8. “The San Luis Valley: History at a Cultural Crossroad” by Dr. Charles Nicholas Saenz. Sat., 1:30 p.m. at Buck Rec Center, 2004 W Powers Ave., Littleton. Jan. 9 at 2:00 p.m. at The Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Jan. 9, 6 p.m. Dinner Lecture at The Fort, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison. For registration: call 303-347-5999 and for dinner/ lecture call 303-839-1671. TESORO CULTURAL CENTER FREE LECTURES Jan. 22, “Boom & Bust Colorado: From the 1859 Gold Rush to the 2020 Pandemic” by Tom Noel. Jan. 22, 4:00 p.m. at Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree; Jan. 23, 2:00 p.m., The Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax Ave., Denver and Jan. 23, 6 p.m. Dinner Lecture at The Fort, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison. For registration: call 303-347-5999 and for dinner/lecure call 303-839.1671. “WHAT’S NEW?” NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW HIRING Various positions open for the 116th Stock Show. Shifts can run 8-12 hours a day for the 16 days of Stock Show. Apply at NWSS Employment Office, 4695 Franklin St., Denver. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. NEWMAN CENTER PRESENTS POTTED POTTER JAN. 4-9. All seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) condensed into 70 hilarious minutes. Jan. 4-9, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 8 2 p.m., 5 p.m. 8 p.m.; Jan. 9, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. 12 & older - photos I.D. & proof of vaccine required or negative covid test within 72 hours. Masks must be worn at all times. newmancenter.du.edu or call 303-871-7720.
Fielder books and calendars for sale. Greenwood Village City Hall. JAN. 13, 6 p.m., “First Families of Colorado-presented by Treasure Box. Hear the legacies they left behind. Tours at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. JAN. 18, 6 p.m., “ In Search of the Owl Book Talk with Jean Sidinger. Her about seeking answers to the mystery of life and death. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. JAN. 19, 6 p.m., “Bad Boys and Bawdy Women of Colo.” presented by Treasure Box Tours. The shady ladies & killer cowboys are gone, so hear their stories. GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IDEA LAB 101 JAN. 11, 10 noon - 1:00 p.m., presented by Andrea Manion, Accountant & Tax Preparer - Manion & Associates. Member: Free; non-member: $10. Meetings the second Tuesday of every month.
ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING JAN. 19, 10 a.m., Free event. “Classic Films Viewed & Critiqued, and Women in Film: actors, directors, producers & more. Must be fully vaccinated. Send an image of your card to Vax@AcademyLL.org. Calvary Baptist Church, Monaco & Hampden.
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DENVER REPUBLICAN PARTY FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST JAN. 7, 8-9:30 a.m. Morning Story Restaurant, 560 S. Holly St., Denver. RSVP. Garrett - 720-787-7691.
WHAT’S NEW? LOWER TOL RATES ON E-470 GO INTO EFFECT Started Jan. 1 a $0.05 reduction at all mainline tolling points and a $0.10 reduction at Toll Plaza A. Visit e-470.com for details.
gor Square is also canceled. The Stock Show will open its doors Sat. JAN. 8 at 9 a.m. The show runs from Jan. 8-Jan. 23. Tickets on sale at nationalwestern.com
GREENWOOD VILLAGE SPEAKER SERIES JAN. 10, 6 p.m. “An Evening with John Fielder and Jeri Norgren. Colorado’s Highest: The History of Naming the 14,000 foot peaks.
WHAT’S NEW? 116TH NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW CANCELED On JAN. 6 at noon due to dangerously low temperatures. The Stock Show Fair at McGre-
CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN LUNCHEONS Tuesday, JAN. 11. However, reservations are due by 5 p.m. the prior Tuesday, JAN. 4 -
no exceptions. Meetings the second Tuesday of each month. Luncheons held at the Double Tree by Hilton DTC. at 11:45 a.m. Questions: Karen at 303-667-8767. Jan. speaker - Dan Caplis- founding partner of Dan Caplis Law in the DTC. Dues are due by Feb. 28 to be in the directory. Go to CherryCreekRepublicanWomen.org to download membership form. Dues are $40. Questions: sstsruna@ comcast.net
overall five-star top score. The computer controls adapts easily, and the sound system has 18 speakers. There is a phone charging pad located under the instrument panel along with a full assortment of technical features. There is a full line-up of cameras, including a rear camera washer that is a new feature in the visual department. The RDX has final assembly in East Liberty, Ohio and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price
of $52,945 with all of the major options included. This is really a powerful vehicle, ideal for Colorado winters and roads. It is a very exceptional vehicle and well worth owning.
dashboard with easy controls and multi-terrain select and crawl features. Sound is loud and clear with 15 JBL speaker system complete with subwoofers and amplifier. Toyota has added all of the latest safety measures including the Star Safety System and Safety Sense/pre-collision features. The panoramic view monitor is handy
in tight parking situations. Competitive in price with many outdoor features including trailer hitch and roof rails, this versatile vehicle has a suggested manufacturer’s retail price of $54,120. The 4Runner has a 50,000 miles/5-year powertrain warranty. This is a cool vehicle for all-around Colorado usage and high-country excursions.
the road perfectly. The high winds apparently knocked down a power line resulting in the largest residential fire in Colorado history. At least 1000 homes were apparently destroyed along with commercial properties. All of the winter vehicle features were appreciated, such as the heated seats and steering wheel in the subsequent cold weather. The heated outside door mirrors and windshield make this an ideal mountain recreational vehicle.
The SUV design is aerodynamic and unfettered by the high winds. The RDX rides on 20” alloy wheels with all-season tires. The electric power steering was precise and assisted by a road departure mitigation system and lane departure warnings keeping the car within road lanes. Along with road systems, the RDX has a full list of safety systems including the forward collision braking and collision warning. The safety systems rates the RDX with an
2022 Toyota 4Runner Pro likes winter weather BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The Toyota 4Runner has been one of the most desired and popular outdoor SUVs in history. The test drive of a 4Runner 4x4 TRD Pro V6 was impressive and riding in comfort on the 17-inch ally “proflow” form wheel and “Nitto Terra Grappler” tires. This 4Runner has a feel of power and road control. Larger in size and stature the driver feels safe, secure, and comfortable in this ve-
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ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK JAN. 21, 8-9:00 a.m. City Center Dental Group, 800 Englewood Pkwy, Suite A-201. Free event.
2022 Acura RDX is ideal for Colorado weather BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST We see this 2022 RDX-SH allwheel drive sedan traveling fast in recent TV ads and spinning around on what appears to be a runway. This is a very fast SUV with a 272 turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine and a ten-speed transmission with paddle shifters. I was driving the RDX in the Boulder area last Thursday morning when the 100-mile winds commenced, and this Acura held
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hicle. The 4.L /V6 engine is linked to a five-speed auto transmission that works well with practice. The sole Drive mode can be shifted to the five-speed option to provide eager acceleration for hill climbing or lane passing. It might be noted that a good feature would be turbo-charging the engine to provide the Drive mode additional strength and acceleration without having to downshift. The 4Runner is assembled in Tamara, Aichi, Japan at sea level and that can hinder the
270-horsepower vehicle at milehigh elevations in mountain terrain driving. Toyota has gone sporty in their paint choices for this test model with a blazing “Lime Rush” paint and solo black interior. The bright “chartreuse” color makes a statement that gets “thumbs up” from parking lot passersby. The youthful hotel parking lot attendant praises the colorful paint, bright colors seemingly attract younger adults. The 4Runner has a simpler
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Guard) mountain battalion and our host nation partners, became well- known and trusted throughout our area of operations,” Attack Company Commander U.S. Army Capt. Brian Howard said. “Not only was this deployment taxing on us and our families for the time away from home, but we also had to endure the effects of the pandemic. I am very proud of the Soldiers, the relationships we developed, and the opportunity to shoulder our share of the mission overseas.” Unit accomplishments include providing six months of security assistance in Saudi Arabia, participating in Op-
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eration Inherent Resolve, and sending six Soldiers to assist with the withdrawal of U.S. personnel from Afghanistan. Unit members also shared best practices about basic infantry skills with nearly 500 Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army Soldiers from our National Guard State Partnership Program partner, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This was the first deployment for Colorado Infantry since World War II, when U.S. Army Lt. Col. Felix Sparks, COARNG, led the 157th Infantry during the liberation of the infamous Dachau concentration camp in Germany. The unit was re-established in Colorado in 2010. In 2015, the 1-157th Infantry reorganized under the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), becoming one of only three Infantry battalions in the U.S. Army to be officially designated as Mountain Infantry. From 2016 to 2019, the 10th Mountain Division patch returned to Colorado under an Army pilot program. The 157th is aligned with the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and was assigned to Task Force Avalanche, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry (MTN), Vermont National Guard.
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