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Arapahoe County Justice Center Complex is at its limit The Arapahoe County Justice Center, located in the 7300 block of South Potomac Street in Centennial, consists of two large buildings containing county and district courts including judges’ chambers and related services including probation, court clerks, jury services and interpreters. The Arapahoe County Jail is next door. These buildings were all built in 1986,

when the population of the county was 325,000. Today it has doubled to 650,000 and is projected to be 800,000 in 20 years.

In addition to handling double the projected caseload due to the increased population, the courts lack the many categories of security technology that has been developed in the decades since the Justice Center was built.

The jail was built to house 386 inmates. Today, it houses 1,100.

According to Arapahoe County

Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, although additions to the building have been constructed through the years, that fact does not paint a true picture of the actual condition. Originally designed for one inmate per cell, today there are three inmates per cell, leading to significant safety concerns for prisoners. The jail’s kitchen, laundry and medical facilities have not been expanded as the number of inmates has grown because those facilities are in the center of the

building, where it isn’t physically possible to add additional space.

One part of the jail is the county booking and release center. Every police department in Arapahoe County brings its prisoners there after an arrest. Designed to hold 29 inmates, today it is common for 80 people to be held there at any one time. The crowded condition results in long processing delays for police officers who bring in those they’ve just arrested, keeping the officers from returning to

their patrol duties. It also causes challenges for keeping men and women separated and isolating those with mental or behavioral problems or impaired by drugs and alcohol. The crowded conditions throughout the jail have also led to increasing assaults on jail staff, which more than doubled between 2016 and 2018.

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As the lone staff writer in the newsroom, I covered just about everything you can imagine. My first day on the job, I interviewed gubernatorial candidate–now Lt. Governor–Jon Husted, and on my second, covered City Councilwoman Bonnie Wurst’s annual visit to the middle school to discuss recycling and composting.

So when I say everything, I mean everything.

But that was all part of the fun.

I never knew what the next day would bring, but I did know that, no matter what, I’d learn something new. No two days are truly the same in this job, and that’s what makes writing, reporting and

journalism in general so enjoyable. Every morning there’s a new voice on the phone, a new place to visit or a new face to meet. In what other line of work would you get to learn about sculpting a bronze statue one day, and flying a World War II bomber the next? I’ll answer that for you. There isn’t one. No other job, trade or hobby presents the same opportunities as this one. And the thread that runs through all of those opportunities, regardless of the story we’re putting together, is the people.

Because of my job, I got to meet a town’s worth of tremendous people, all of whom taught me some invaluable things that I couldn’t

have learned anywhere else.

I’m a naturally curious person. I’m the type that’s always Googling things on my phone.

That’s a part of what makes me so well suited for this job. But there are some things you just can’t find out by typing it into a search bar. You have to go out and explore, talk to people and take an interest in what they know and what they’re doing. And when you weave them all together, those tiny bits of a person’s life–their passions, ideas, actions, whatever it is–helps to create a vivid portrait of our communities. That’s true anywhere, whether it be in Middle of Nowhere, Ohio or metro Denver.

And that’s what interests me.

County Justice Center Complex

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners is carefully assessing its next steps to address these needs. It is focused on getting a broad range of community input before making any decisions. On May1 commissioners announced the formation of a 25-person advisory task force called the Long Range Planning Committee “to help guide the Board as it makes decisions regarding future county needs.” In addition to the justice center, the task force will review the county’s transportation needs.

The group, chosen by consensus of all the commissioners, is comprised of business leaders, residents and nonprofit representatives. The list of names, available on the county’s website, includes three former mayors, a former county sheriff, and the executive vice president of a large econom-

ic development agency. Berrick Abramson, senior policy director with the Keystone Policy Center in Keystone, Colorado is coordinating the task force on behalf of the county. They will meet six times over the next three months to assess the county’s needs.

They will review a justice center facility master plan developed to guide the conversation about the justice complex. It is a four-phase proposal with a total expected cost of around $400 million to rebuild the jail and the same amount to rebuild the courthouse and district attorney’s facilities. These projects could not be funded from the regular operating budget, hence would require a countywide vote to be done.

Sharpe emphasized that no decisions have been made and no timetable set, except to get

Introducing A.J. Hecht as News Editor of The Villager

BY A.J. HECHT NEWS EDITOR

I haven’t been in the newspaper business for long–or Colorado, for that matter–but I’ve sure learned a lot in the short amount of time I’ve been here. Now holding down the fort with my girlfriend, Olivia, I moved to Denver from Wapakoneta, Ohio (pronounced ‘Wa-paw-ko-net-a’), the tiny hometown of astronaut Neil Armstrong, and our cat, Birdie.

Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago, I found myself in west central Ohio by way of work, where, for a little over a year, I cut my reporting teeth at the Wapakoneta Daily News.

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in criminal behavior, Arapahoe County Jail administrators have instituted procedures to assess the inmate population. They have determined that about 40 percent of the jail’s population at any point in time is experiencing a behavioral health issue. That equates to 440 inmates, based on today’s population. The jail has only 20 cells available to address severe mental health and medical issues and is unable to build more due to the building’s design.

To address overcrowding and consistent with current beliefs about incarceration, Arapahoe County has actively sought to keep non-violent offenders out of jail through closely supervised

home detention and work release programs, resulting in a 13 percent decrease in the jail population since 2009.

According to a 2017 memorandum from the staff of the Colorado Legislative Council, most county jail inmates are either awaiting trial or serving sentences of no more than one year. Thus, it is crucial to provide inmates with services that will help them be successful in their lives when they are released.

Those include group therapy, life skills classes, substance abuse recovery, academic training to attain a GED, and support services to re-enter society. There is not nearly enough room in the Arapahoe County Jail to provide these much-needed services that have been proven to reduce recidivism.

I love the plain, the simple, the everyday. And what better way to see a community, to understand it, than by working as a journalist? I sure can’t think of anything, and I think I’d know just about as well as anyone. By the time I left Ohio, I wasn’t just observing the community or recording the things that happened there–I was a part of it. I was a part of what made Wapakoneta, well, Wapakoneta.

That’s why I’m so excited to be taking up my new post here as editor of The Villager. I can’t wait to do it all over again. I can’t wait to pull up my sleeves, get my hands dirty and learn about this new, exciting place that, with any luck, I’ll be able to call my home. community input through the task force and any other interested parties, who are invited to email comments to together@arapahoegov. com.

She said, “Over the last few years the county has looked at how to best meet its residents needs while being fiscally responsible. We have made multiple process improvements within all departments and programs, focusing on what is being done that is mandated and what is optional.

We have used surveys to see what services are important to people and worked with cities and local economic development organizations to support the projects they have deemed most important.

We look forward to receiving the recommendations of the advisory task force.”

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Karen Fisher elected President of Cherry Creek School Board

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

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t its regular meeting held at Cherry Hills Village Elementary School May 13, the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education (CCS) officially accepted the resignation of Dave Willman, its former president. Karen Fisher was unanimously elected to be his successor. Kelly Bates was chosen to serve as board vice president, Fisher’s former position.

Willman stepped down after using a word with a racist connotation at a teachers’ award banquet two weeks ago. Superintendent Scott Siegfried said, “Racism is real in our society and surrounds us.” He talked about the district’s commitment to do everything possible to ensure the success of each and every one of its students “of every background.”

Board member Janice McDonald said, “As the only person of color on this board, I am compelled to speak…We must first model our mission, ‘To inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care,’ before we can expect students to do it.

I will not shy away from this issue.”

Fisher assured the community the board had “a renewed sense of purpose….to provide every student what they need.”

Next Siegfried explained the process to address the newly vacant board position. The board position does not have to be filled. Applications from interested eligible candidates will be accepted through May 28. If the board does not appoint someone within 60 days, Fisher as president will have the authority to fill the position by appointment up to the November 2019 election. Anyone who is appointed will have to stand for election in November. Information and application forms are on the district’s website in the announcements section.

Former Centennial City Council Member C J Whelan, who was in attendance, announced that he was a candidate for the open board position.

During the meeting, six individual parents of students at Fox Hollow Elementary School spoke publicly to the board to express concerns about their current principal. One parent described her daughter being bullied by a teacher and suffering such severe anxiety that she felt compelled to withdraw the student and was how home-schooling her. Another parent complained about high teacher turnover due to the principal’s policies. After the meeting, Fisher said that the board was not surprised by anything it heard that evening about Fox Hollow.

Superintendent Siegfried said, “We are actively engaged with the parents at the school.”

The board also received a pair of presentations from students during the meeting.

Smoky Hill High School

Kelly Bates, CCS board vice president, Eric Parish, treasurer, Scott Siegfried, superintendent, Karen Fisher, president and Janice McDonald, board secretary met at Cherry Hills Village Elementary School.

Photo by Freda Miklin

Seniors Alicia Bryant, Emily Horton and junior Tyson Brown presented a detailed and professional proposal encouraging the board to require all district high school seniors to complete a personal finance class. That way, the students said, that when they leave high school they’ll be prepared to handle apartment leases, contracts, banking, credit cards, and the other basic finan-

cial documents of adult life.

Students from Cherry Creek High School (CCHS) and Endeavor Academy, an alternative program for students in the district, also made presentations to the board about their schools.

The Endeavor students, senior Julia Ramos and junior Christopher Rosado Jr., focused on the importance of the positive relationships they had made

with teachers and students that allowed them to be successful Chris Rosado Jr. and Julia Ramos, after struggling with students at Endeavor Academy, talked personal challenges about their school.

Photo by Freda Miklin at their home schools.

The CCHS students itary academy appointments to shared with board members that this year’s graduating class places including the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy had produced a U.S. presidential scholar, three Boettcher and West Point. scholarship winners, and 6 milFmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Pass common sense immigration policies Well, at least President Trump has announced a new immigration plan.

I’ve only heard bits and pieces of it but from what I’ve heard it barely scratches the surface of the challenge. I don’t like limiting immigration to the upper crust of the world just based on job skills.

Most of us wouldn’t be here if that was the requirement of our ancestors. Certainly, we should keep prize foreign students who excel in science, medicine, technology and they should be granted citizenship on graduation and job retention.

We should grant citizenship to those who volunteer to serve in our military. Maybe we have a faster entry for trained job skills

in short supply, but it is hard to determine job skills at the border.

It appears that most of the people seeking asylum into the United States are escaping from fractured governments in Latin America. ICE is deporting gangsters back into Latin American countries and that is sowing more seeds of violence and crime in the southern hemisphere.

President Trump should attempt to work with willing Democrats on an extensive immigration policy that allows the current DACA children a speedy path to citizenship. Most

are now older, college graduates, holding down jobs and paying taxes. End that chapter of immigration soon.

The thousands of families and children now camped at the border are challenging. Maybe by our political leaders working together, a solution can be developed to handle this huge influx of folks who want a better life in America.

Certainly we need to speed up legal immigration and add more muscle to legal entry procedures and a faster process.

Job skills can be a priority, but families with children who have walked great distances to America’s borders warm my heart.

We want to admit immigrants who simulate to our culture and

pledge allegiance to the United States of America, learn our language, customs, and obey our laws.

In return we will supply jobs, schools, churches, housing, freedom and safety.

We don’t need more ghettos and conclaves of drug addicts.

The screening should deal with attitudes and desires to join this great Republic and add muscle and sweat to our lands in factories, fields, and related service industries. America has always welcomed hard workers and they have built our roads, bridges, and homes.

Congress should work with the president and, together, work out common sense immigration policies.

Do it now!

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A sport’s melt down this week town. with Nuggets and Avalanche My mother had her first teachretired from their successful seaing job in Maybell after gradsons. Now we have to cheer on uation from Greeley Teacher’s the Rockies and hope for the best College, now UNC. and finally the arrival of the new *** Bronco season with a new coach Received a gracious invitation and quarterback. Hope for the from Deb Palmieri, Dean of the best!

Consular Corp of Colorado, to *** meet and greet the Irish AmbassaI see from the pages of my dor to The United States, the honold newspaper, The Craig Daily orable Daniel Mulhall at a Molly Press, that Brown house the annual reception horse drive Monday late has occurred, in the afterbringing the noon. The horse herd Molly Brown from winHouse, for ter pasture newcomers, Retired Denver City Auditor and in famed is the Denver longtime Regis University legend home of the Brown’s Dennis Gallagher, Colorado Dean famed minPark in far of Counselors Deb Palmieri, Irish ing tycoon Northwest who made Colorado up Ambassador Daniel Mulhall, and to the Great Swedish honorary consul Don and lost a Divide area Peterson. fortune in the near Craig. Brown’s Park was early Leadville silver boom. the notorious hideout for famed “Unsinkable Molly Brown” outlaws. The annual horse drive is the movie where Molly saved attracts riders from around the lives when her ship sank. The part world, who pay to participate in was portrayed by Debbie Reynthis annual event, with hundreds olds in the famous movie about of spectators in tiny Maybell Molly Brown. The Pennsylvania watching the horses trot through St. house is now a tourist attrac-

tion with daily tours of the histor- toric Leadville cemetery, where ic mansion. hundreds of Irish miners were The reception was held in the put to rest in the last century. Procourtyard with Irish sweetbreads fessor Walsh has done extensive and Guinness beer as special research of the Irish mining comtreats for guests. munity and cemetery project.

Ambassador james.walsh@ Mulhall has served ucdenver.edu all over the world in *** Irish Embassies and Tuesday noon has been in Washingheard Mayor Hanton D.C. for the past cock relate his ac18 months. complishments for He spoke briefly the Denver economy from the courtyard at a program at the steps to about 50 Denver Lions Club. guests. His main The mayor points were the stressed the high city prosperity rebirth of employment and his Mayor Hancock Ireland as an ecoreceives a 100th Denver efforts to increase nomic employment Lions Anniversary book affordable housing engine for high tech from club president for the 100,000 new firms doing busiSusana Osorio Kinsky people arriving in ness in Europe. He following his address to Denver every year. stated, “The Ireland the venerable 101-year- The Denver mayor Republic is sticking old service club at run-off election is with the European Maggiano’s downtown. June 4.

Union.” Northern *** Ireland is part of the UK and will Thursday evening I attended be pulling out when England de- Brian Watson’s Opportunity parts the European Union.

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Memorial Day – A time to remember those who fought for us

Even before the Civil War preserved by cold marble markers, ended, many women in the South but by living spirit. It has become began placing flowers on soldiers a time for remembering all the graves – both Confederate men and women who gave REMARKS and Union. What began up their lives in all of our with fresh cut flowers Country’s wars. has now become a living A day to remember that tradition. from France’s Flanders Their thoughtfulness Field to the Pacific Ocean, and generosity were so from Korea and Vietnam, inspirational that the same from Mississippi to Coloheartfelt sentiment soon swept our rado’s Fort Logan, there lie more Country and became our Country’s than a million dead Americans who fought to preserve our “Way of national tradition of “Memorial Life”.

Day”.

I can still remember the day On the first official National Memorial in 1868, General James when I visited the tomb of the “UnA. Garfield, speaking at Arlington known Soldier” and walked past National Cemetery said, “If silence the graves of other fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, is ever golden, it must be here which was one special Memorial beside the graves of 15,000 men whose lives were more significant Day for me so many, many years than speech, and whose death was ago.

I remember finding myself sura poem, the music of which can rounded by both active duty sernever be sung.”

Since then the meaning of Me- vice men and women, veterans in morial Day has grown, and it is not in their uniforms, and civilians – all

BY MORT MARKS

there to show their respect for those who had paid the supreme price while serving their Country.

All of us veterans present at Arlington that day made it very clear that we’d never forget our comrades who were not as lucky as we to have escaped the bullets of our enemies. We who had served under fire knew that the only difference between ourselves and our fallen comrades was only a fraction of an inch or a second of time, because when guns are firing whether a soldier lives or dies is no more certain than the roll of the dice.

And let us all remember that our Country’s freedom, contrary to the sound of the word, is not “free”.

It comes at a high price, and those who pay the ultimate price do not get to share in its benefits – only we who are left behind are the fortunate ones.

On this Memorial Day 2019, let us offer a heartfelt prayer for those

who died for our Country so that we for t we could live as free people in a free country.

Let us remember that it was these veterans, not the preacher, who gave us “Freedom of Religion”.

It is these veterans, not the reporter, who has given us “Freedom of the Press.”

It is these veterans, not the poet, who have given us “Freedom of Speech.”

It is these veterans, not the campus organizers, who have given us “Freedom To Assemble.”

It is these veterans, not the lawyers, who have given us the “Right to a Fair Trial.”

It is these veterans, not the politicians, who have given us the “Right to Vote.”

And to those veterans, who served and died under our Country’s flag, let us remember to say “God bless them all!

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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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May 23, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5

Our Readers Speak: Thank bureaucracy for cancellation of Littleton’s Main Street Block Party and the Littleton Twilight Criterium—are scratching their heads over South Metro’s requirements.

Did the right hand of the city know what the left hand of its fire protection was doing?

To Littleton’s credit, city officials have worked with us in recent weeks, even though the community’s nonprofit event planners were not initially consulted about any changes. For this year’s Block Party, Littleton had initially said it wanted 200 portable toilets when the most we had offered before was 30—that was plenty with all the bars and restaurants happily opening their doors.

Littleton had also wanted 64 handwashing stations—the most we had in previous years was six.

That’s $20,000 for toilets and handwashing! We’re a nonprofit. $20,000 is what we pay our topnotch circus acts. Would you rather look at toilets?

And there’s more. We always book five bands for the multifaceted Block Party. The city’s event policies only had room for one band. And so on. Thankfully, city officials listened.

Still, these are things city officials didn’t discuss with anybody until recently—much less with the nonprofit community stakeholders who make these events happen.

That leaves us with Littleton newcomer South Metro, which refused to meet with HDLM and answer our questions until we went through a very lengthy and cumbersome permit process. They declined our application anyway but didn’t give us a reason.

What’s worse, we soon found out the new fees required to put on this event would now be 10 times greater than what the former Littleton Fire Department had charged

us for years—going from $150 to $1,500 in one year. Talk about inflation. Are these real costs or profit?

On top of that bill was a slew of incidentals. It seems we can’t use water barrels for tents anymore.

We’ve got to use concrete blocks and rent a forklift. For years, Littleton Fire was OK with one open lane down Main Street in the event of emergency traffic. Now, we need 20 feet, according to South Metro, which means two open lanes. That means no room for stages.

The Block Party has always been a partnership of nonprofit groups—the Rotary, the Masons, the Elks, Arapahoe Rescue Patrol.

Everybody does this for free. It’s a giveback to the community. We simply don’t have the money to do the impossible, as much as we love a good magic show.

All South Metro will tell us is that they are “accredited and correct,” though they can’t seem to tell us why it is “correct” to pay them well over $1,000 to oversee a fireworks show.

Last year, I was told by Littleton that a committee of stakeholders would be formed to develop new rules for community events. If they had actually followed through with that kind of due diligence, we likely wouldn’t have this problem.

Instead, we are paying cancellation fees.

Hopefully, all of this can be worked out in time for next year’s events, so Littleton can again have a memorable summer. It’s good to be the king—but it’s even better for the community if everyone has a seat at the roundtable. Let’s come up with a plan we can all live with.

Greg Reinke is the president of Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants.

Another school shooting – Why the media quickly lost interest

Democrat, critical of Trump and Christians, supportive of the Occupy Democrat movement, all perfectly aligned with Democrat base voters.

Also ignored is the potential role of marijuana, quite legal in Colorado, and the association in some individuals with violence.

Did these shooters have marijuana in their systems? I didn’t hear the media ask this question.

A day after the shooting, Denver decriminalized hallucinogenic mushrooms, which may cause violent and aggressive behavior. Was there any thoughtful discussion of how Colorado schools might be less safe when students have access to mushrooms and cannabis?

One of the shooters was transgender. Females transitioning into males take testosterone which can be associated with violent and aggressive behavior. Since the media views transgenders as the highest form of human evolution, this potential association was never discussed.

All these factors were uncomfortable for CNN, MSNBC, or the Denver Post to explore. Instead, they would have preferred the shooters be heterosexual white Christian males, NRA members wearing MAGA hats, shooting AR-15s. Inconveniently reality was much different and rather than some honest journalism, we were treated to another episode of the drive-by media, skipping a story inconvenient to their political agenda.

BY GREG REINKE

Over the last 15 years, the annual Main Street Block Party, presented by Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants, has gotten bigger and bigger— and better and better. Every year, we have worked extremely well with the City of Littleton and its fire department to make this community event happen. As many as 30,000 people from across the metro area have come every year.

Amazingly, we have five stages, two fireworks shows, circus acts, the Creepy Freaky Alley, where anything can happen, beer booths, restaurants—and it all runs like a well-oiled machine. We set it up in two hours and we tear it down in an hour and a half, minimizing disruption to Main Street traffic.

But now a couple of bureaucratic nightmares have done what rain could never do to our parade.

The Block Party, I am sorry to announce, has been canceled for 2019. There is simply no way for the proverbial show to go on with all the new rules being enforced on us. I cannot in good faith throw merchants’ money at a craps table. I have to be a good steward.

The City of Littleton has adopted a whole new event policy, and of course, the city’s voters decided to replace the Littleton Fire Department with Centennial-based South Metro Fire Rescue. Unfortunately, these two governmental agencies failed to talk to each other or to us about their best-laid plans to affect a full slate of upcoming summer events—and not just the Block Party, but the Irish Festival and Littleton’s beloved 91-year-old Western Welcome Week, among others. Our own Turkey Leg-Wine Hoedown is already off the calendar.

Even the city government’s own in-house events—Little Jam

Big media has an axiom, “If it bleeds, it leads” meaning that any mass shooting is a big story. How quickly such news fades from the headlines depends on whether or not the story advances the left-leaning media’s political views and agenda.

The recent school shooting in Highlands Ranch is no exception. Did you notice how quickly it went from being an international story of another school shooting in gun-crazed America to suddenly being replaced by President Trump’s taxes or the latest Democrat presidential candidate?

Several aspects to this shooting were most inconvenient to the media’s gun control agenda, and rather than facilitating an honest discussion about important tangential issues, the media closed up shop and drove on to some other story.

The initial response to the shooting was the tired claim that “we aren’t doing enough” to prevent such tragedies. Yet in 2013, Colorado banned high capacity magazines and a few weeks ago the legislature passed a “red flag law” permitting the government to disarm citizens without due process. Schools are all gun-free zones, yet despite all these measures, Colorado experienced

another shooting.

What caused the media to drop the shooting story like a hot potato?

Start with the weapons.

This shooting was carried out with handguns, not the evil AR-15 “assault weapon.” Most gun crimes are committed with handguns, not rifles, but that’s not what we hear from the media and politicians.

Bystanders who assisted were also inconvenient to the narrative. Rather than following the typical admonition to hide under your desk, two students charged the shooters, one perishing in the process, but likely unnerving the shooters enough to prevent a mass casualty event.

Never letting a crisis go to waste, two Colorado Democrat Members of Congress, Michael Bennett and Jason Crow, joined a vigil sponsored by an anti-gun group. Students viewed this as politicizing the tragedy and many walked out, not what the media expected or wanted.

There was no David Hogg to holler about Trump and the NRA causing the shooting, turning the vigil into a political rally. CNN did not hold a town hall meeting in Highlands Ranch.

The shooters were not what the media expected. One of the shooters was a registered

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Tesoro Cultural Center will welcome back the beloved Indian Market and Powwow in its 19th year on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, on the grounds of Colorado’s iconic restaurant, The Fort. The event offers free and ample parking, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and admission – just $10 per person, free for children 12 and under – benefits Tesoro’s ongoing educational programs and initiatives.

Tesoro Cultural Center’s Indian Market & Powwow is a yearly tribute to the American Indian tribes of the past who shaped the cultural community of Bent’s Old Fort (an important fur trading post that operated along the famous Santa Fe Trail in the 1830s and 1840s), as well as those of the present and future.

The festivities will kick off with a Tesoro Member-exclusive Meet the Artists Patron Party on Friday, May 31, at 6 p.m. at The Fort (19192 Hwy. 8, Morrison). Member tickets to this event are $20 per person. Guests will have the first opportunity to purchase award-winning art, meet the artists, and enjoy live music and entertainment. Hearty hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of The Fort, will be provided and a cash bar is available. To attend, one must be a Tesoro Member; join online today and purchase tickets at Tesoro CulturalCenter.org/Membership.

On Saturday and Sunday, Colorado’s largest authentic

and juried American Indian art show will take place, featuring nationally acclaimed Indian artists in a variety of mediums, including pottery, sculpture, painting, photography and jewelry. Returning artists include Pahponee (Kickapoo and Potawatomi), Eddie Morrison (Cherokee), Andy Marion (Diné), Jimmie Harrison (Diné), Jesse T. Hummingbird (Cherokee) and Carol Snow (Seneca), among others. The event also includes a two-day contest Powwow with participation from more than 40 Indian Nations. The famous Red Spirit Singers will be joining the Powwow festivities this year.

Alongside celebrations of art, dance and cultural heritage, Tesoro’s Indian Market and Powwow honors outstanding American Indian Veterans each year with an intimate, engaging ceremony to thank them for their service.

This year’s honoree is Sgt. First Class Cindy Littlefeather (Diné) of the Mountain Cove Clan and born for the Sleepy Rock people; Sgt. Littlefeath-

er’s maternal clan is of the Towering House and her paternal clan is of the Bitter Water. From Lake Valley, New Mexico, Sgt. Littlefeather is a member of the Sister Nations Color Guard and is serving on active duty with the Colorado Army National Guard, and has been for nearly 25 years.

She will be honored on Saturday, June 1, during the Indian Market & Powwow.

Concessions will be available and provided by Tocabe and The Fort. All programming supports Tesoro’s yearround mission of preserving the artistic treasures of our American past and making available to the community.

Other annual Tesoro events include the 1840s Rendezvous and Spanish Colonial Art Market each September, the Farolito Lighting & Pinecone Ceremony each November and a celebration of Las Posadas in December.

For more information or to become a Tesoro Member, call (303) 839-1671 or visit www.TesoroCulturalCenter. org.

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Junior Achievement readies kids for the real world

78 percent of workers in the U.S. are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a 2017 CareerBuilder survey. 77 percent of Colorado employers struggle to find workers with applied skills like critical thinking and problem solving, according to a 2018 statewide poll. A local organization is working overtime to change these statistics, however, to ensure the next generation is prepared to become successful adults.

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA), based in Denver, prepares K-12 students for the real world through hands on learning experiences in the areas of personal finance education, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

Nationally, Junior Achievement is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, but it was 1950 when Denver gained its own local office.

While the organization has evolved over time, one unique aspect has remained constant—all JA programs are led by corporate and community volunteers.

“My JA volunteer is the reason I finished college,” says Robin Wise, who has served as President and CEO of JA-Rocky Mountain since the early 90’s and directly benefitted from JA as a teen.

“I was putting myself through college and ran out of money, which I admit is not very JAlike. So I went to work as a flight attendant for TWA, but I didn’t like that job. I came back home, but couldn’t get a job doing what I wanted to do because it required a college degree.”

It was then that she called her JA mentor, Mr. Peery, to get help finding a job.

“He connected me with a woman who was everything that I wanted to be.

She was beautifully dressed, had her own office, worked as an executive in an ad agency, and she told me that if I ever wanted to do what she

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does I needed to finish college. I remember feeling, oh, I’m actually not all that and a bag of chips!” Wise laughs.

“Inspired by that meeting, I went home and re-enrolled in college. I credit Mr. Peery for connecting me, he knew exactly what he was doing by introducing me to her.”

Since taking the helm of JA-Rocky Mountain, Wise has exponentially increased JA’s program offerings and the number of students benefitting from JA. The organization now offers a

full menu of in-classroom programs for every grade level, job shadow opportunities, events like the JA Stock Market Challenge, which immerses students in a game-like simulation of the stock market, a business leadership summer camp called Business Week, a college scholarship program, and a 7,000 square-foot space called JA Finance Park, presented by Transamerica, in which students become adults for the day and practice personal and family budgeting skills.

Last year, JA-Rocky Mountain served 115,000 students.

“We are not the same organization that we were when I started and we are not the same organization we were even five years ago. We keep innovating and trying new things and growing because school districts see such a value in JA programs,” Wise says.

All JA programs are free of charge to schools.

That’s because the organization does not want money to be a barrier to entry. Therefore, JA relies on contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals.

“My passion for this organization stems from knowing that there are so many kids like me who just need a little kick in the pants and need a mentor, someone to look up to, or need a path. I’m convinced that this organization is the best way to build up young people.”

Wise notes that JA Finance Park is at capacity, with schools participating daily throughout the school year, and hints that an expansion may be in the works.

“We’re so good with financial literacy and exploratory learning, we want to bring that kind of immersive exploration to career preparation and entrepreneurship. Stay tuned, we’ll be announcing something soon!”

Employers in Colorado added 9,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from March to April for a total of 2,765,200 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments.

Private sector payroll jobs increased 8,300 and government increased 1,200. March estimates were revised up to 2,755,700, and the over the month change from February to March was an increase of 6,500 rather than the originally estimated increase of 6,100.

According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point from March to April to 3.4 percent. The number of people actively participating in the

labor force decreased 800 over the month to 3,138,800 and the number of people reporting themselves as employed increased 4,600 to 3,033,700. The increase in total employment combined with the decrease in the labor force caused the number of unemployed to decrease 5,400 and the unemployment rate to decline to 3.4 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased two-tenths of a percentage point in April to 3.6 percent.

The largest over the month private sector job gains were in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and financial activities. The largest over the month decline was in trade, transportation, and utilities.

How to manage your company’s online reputation Today’s small business owners face unique challenges that businesspeople of yesteryear never had to confront. While the internet has made it possible for even the smallest businesses to have a global footprint, it’s also forced business owners to devote substantial time to managing their online reputations.

A company’s online reputation can have a major impact on its ability to survive and thrive. In its 2018 “Local Consumer Review Survey,” BrightLocal, a United Kingdom-based company that focuses on the needs of digital marketing agencies and local businesses, found that 91 percent of consumers between the ages of 18 and 34 trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. In addition, the survey found that 57 percent of consumers won’t use a business that has a star rating of fewer than four stars.

The BrightLocal survey underscores the effort small business owners must put into managing their companies’ online reputations.

Whether business owners feel their online reputations are warranted or not, ignoring them can greatly affect their bottom lines. The following are a handful of simple ways business owners can manage their companies’ online reputations in the hopes of benefitting their businesses and expanding their customer base.

• Don’t ignore negative reviews. Small Biz Ahead, a service from the insurance provider The Hartford that aims to help business owners manage and grow their businesses, advises business owners to acknowledge

negative reviews. Respond privately to customers, apologizing for their unsatisfactory experience and thanking them for their feedback. When communicating with customers, always keep these communications friendly and constructive. Dismissive, confrontational and/or rude interactions with customers will only further damage your online reputation.

• Actively monitor your reputation. Websites such as Yelp and Google, via its Google Reviews capability, give customers plenty of places to go to share their comments about your business. Stay up-to-date on these, making a concerted effort to monitor your reputation. If you’re open for business seven days a week, chances are customers will be reviewing your business seven days a week. Reach out to customers who had negative experiences as soon as possible, and report any comments you feel violate websites’ standards the moment you see them.

• Don’t hesitate to ask customers to edit their reviews. When you successfully reach out to customers who left negative reviews, don’t hesitate to ask them to consider editing their reviews. Many customers are happy to update their reviews if issues were promptly and successfully addressed.

Online reputation management is important for today’s business owners.

Though managing online reputations can seem like a full-time job, a positive reputation can greatly benefit your bottom line.

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Paired homes nearing completion at The Retreat CONTRIBUTED BY RE/MAX MASTERS MILLENNIUM

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In the last several years, as a 501c3 non-partisan non-profit, CSPR has become a leading source for facts on issues facing Colorado. Founded in 2009, CSPR is a free enterprise, think tank dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy. Since January, CSPR – Earl Wright has issued four studies that have had a profound impact Remi is a unique economic on public policy debates at model of Colorado. the State Capitol and local “The REMI Tax PI model elections. has allowed us to conduct “We believe the more studies for the public good informed policymakers and and make them available for voters are, the better the everyone to use,” continued decisions will be made for Wright.

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homes predominantly in the million-dollar and semi-custom price range. Wanzeck is Managing Broker and owner of RE/MAX Masters Millennium, and DeBenedictis is an accomplished Broker Associate with the leading real estate firm, the No. 1, top producing single-office RE/ MAX franchise in the United States from 2013 through 2018, and No. 1 in the world for 2017.

Perry Park is distinguished by breathtaking views of the majestic Rocky Mountains, buttes, rock formations and towering pine trees. The Retreat at Perry Park is the perfect haven and amazing getaway from the hectic pace of city life. The low-maintenance lifestyle is complemented by one of Colorado’s premier golf courses and a convenient location near all the conveniences of Castle Rock.

Gabriel Homes was founded in 1996 by Gabe Arcuri, an exceptional builder who was born into a construction family. He started his career at the ripe old age of 15 in 1971 with “handson training” and later as a construction manager, estimator and tract supervisor.

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This is not your grandparents’ firehouse!

BY DORIS B. TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The new firehouse of South Metro Fire Rescue Authority in Arapahoe County is not your grandparents’ firehouse, to say the least. It is not even your parents’ firehouse. It is truly a 21st century facility.

Fire Station No. 32 is located at the southwest corner of East Orchard Road and South Quebec Street, in Centennial.

It was built during about a twoyear period of time and was completed earlier this year. The sleek, three-story brick structure is part of a fire district that is comparable to the Denver Fire Department.

It serves approximately 540,000 residents in 287 square miles. It includes several cities, Centennial Airport, Denver Tech Center, Inverness and Meridian Park. Cities, towns and counties are Centennial, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Lone Tree, Foxfield and unincorporated part of Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas counties. It is a huge area.

In the “old days,” firehouses generally had a common sleeping room, where all of the firefighters slept. In this new facility, there are separate bedrooms for each firefighter. The bedrooms are stateof-the art.

The kitchen of the new facility rivals that of a gourmet chef, with every kind of “gadget” and cooking aid imaginable. It is, in a word, gorgeous.

The number of firefighters at some stations is 21, with a crew of seven on at the same time.

Some stations have fewer than 21 firefighters. Modern-day fire departments include some female, as well as male, “firemen,” although men still outnumber women. Crews for South Metro are assigned to a 48/96 schedule, which is 48-hour shifts, giving the firefighters four days off between the two workdays.

Something that is the same – and perhaps always will be – is that the firefighters do all their own cooking, taking turns to prepare meals. Their kitchen is not only well-equipped, but they also have everything needed for out-

door meal preparation, including a well-used Traeger smoker and a Weber cooker.

Interestingly, there is a “great disparity in cooking skills,” according to some employees. There are superb cooks, while others “just make hot dogs.” As one firefighter put it, there may be some personnel who are “below average” cooks.

As in the “olden days,” firefighters still shop at local grocery stores for all they need in their kitchen. So when you see uniformed men and women at the Safeway or King Soopers, they are often shopping to buy supplies for their station. When a fire engine is driven out for supplies, the entire crew must be with the truck, in case there is an emergency call to be answered.

Additionally, firefighters at times go out for meals, to such restaurants as Chipolte or Five Guys, less expensive venues. The employees at Station 32, when asked whether there were any vegetarians or vegans employed, laughed, and said there may have been some anti-meat workers when they were hired but “we might have converted them.”

The first women were hired in most fire departments in the mid1980s, with Cunningham Fire Protection District, which has since become part of South Metro, being the first to hire a woman firefighter in 1986. Mary Sovick was hired starting in the mid-1980s. Castlewood Fire Rescue, now also merged into SMFR, also had quite a few women who were volunteers

in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

South Metro is extremely busy.

In 2018, it responded to 44,159 calls, with 29,003 of them medical; 1,066 fires; 4,904 responses to alarms; 2,777 categorized as “other”; 6,186 “public assistance”; and 220 “special operations.”

Personnel can be assigned to work at other than the station to which they are ordinarily assigned. Fire Chief for the district is Bob Baker.

There is a 12-member elected board of directors, currently composed of Hank Eng, Rich Sokol, David Jackson, Danny Gaddy, Laura Simon, Ronda Scholting, William Shriver, Patricia Shaver, Mark Lampert, Debbie Brinkman, Jim Albee and Renee Anderson.

There are roughly 700 employees of SMFR, 29 stations and a headquarters building. The district has several special teams, including aircraft fires and rescue, bicycle medics, drive rescue, hazardous materials, incident management, SWAT medical, technical rescue, urban search and rescue, and wildland fires.

There is a high-technology communications center in the facility. Additionally, there is a beautiful fire mural, which was the handiwork of Ron Allen, a firefighter in the old firehouse. The mural was preserved for this new station. There is, of course, a pole that can be utilized to get out of the station quickly, although the firefighters say it isn’t used that much.

As with all fire stations, there is a traffic light in front of the station that allows engines to stop traffic to answer calls. The engines – which seem to always be shining and clean -- are backed into the space when returning from calls. Firefighters must always be ready for an emergency departure.

Seconds can make a difference between life and death. The equipment is impressive, including for the entire district a snow cat, 19 ambulances, 22 fire engines, three aircraft firefighting units, 14 brush trucks, two dive boats, a Jet Ski and a mobile command post.

This writer’s visits to the new firehouse left her with the impression that it is the “firehouse of the future,” except it is already a reality in the South Metro District.

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The Financial Road Map – Get Where You Want to Go

BY DAVID MORRISON FINANCIAL ADVISOR/PARTNER PROSPERION FINANCIAL ADVISORS

“There are those who travel and those who are going somewhere. They are different, and yet they are the same. Successful people have this over their rivals; they know where they are going.” ~ Mark Caine Last week, I wrote about how to benchmark your financial reality by collecting, organizing, and familiarizing with your financial documents so you can better realize and define your bottom line.

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Next, we move into an exciting phase of creating a map to help you see where you want to (and can) go.

The Financial Road Map

(FRM) is a powerful and inspiring visual tool – a snap shot of your financial values, goals, assets, and timeline. The FRM gives you a clearer look into your whole financial life – a place where you don’t have to be fearful, overwhelmed, worried, or unsure. The Financial Road Map is a motivator. When you work through it, you’ll be able to say “YES! Here’s the life I want to live. Now what do I do?”

When our clients complete the FRM, they gain more confidence and momentum to achieve their goals. And they feel inspired about adjusting

and enhancing their lives and legacy.

On a core survival level, no one can live without money. Money is important to everyone. And what we experience with clients is that they are more able to create opportunities for themselves, community, and family members – kids, nieces and nephews, grandkids, and other people and causes they care about.

A client once told me that he cared about and loved giving to “Charity”. Charity turned out to be his granddaughter. His gifts weren’t tax deductible, but that little girl was blessed!

• What do you care about and love to support?

• Where do you want to go?

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On May 18, St. Mary’s Academy High School graduated the schools 144th class of students.

The ceremony continued a graduation tradition that began in 1875 when St. Mary’s Academy awarded the first high school diploma in the Colorado Territory.

The Class of 2019 earned 176 merit scholarships totaling more than $7.3 million. Among the schools granting acceptance to St. Mary’s Academy students are Boston College, Colorado School of Mines, Emory University, University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, University of Virginia, Villanova University, Wake Forest University, and Williams College.

Several students received

special awards. Alexandra Bush, Grace Cox, Anne Hoogerwerf, Jennifer Lee, and McKenna Nading were given the Shepherdess Award for attending SMA for the longest consecutive period of time (13 years). The Sanders Citation was presented to Mahlet Zegeye in memory of Helen Sanders SL, a beloved visionary within the Loretto community. Anne Hoogerwerf and Hannah Siegel received the Jessie Forshee Award for outstanding academic achievement and Macey Hayden and Jisoo Kim received the Marian Award, recognizing them as the most outstanding seniors in leadership, loyalty, and academic achievement.

During the ceremony,

Mengyuan Zhang gave the Invocation, Anna Sophia Williams sang You’ll Never Walk Alone and Anna Lisser sang Buttterfly Fly Away. Macey Hayden gave a Student Address saying, “Each one of these young women sitting beside me is remarkable.

Each one is intelligent, inspiring and - most importantly - a little more themselves because of our time here at St. Mary’s Academy.” Danielle deCampo, SMA Class of 2000 gave the Commencement Address advising the graduates to, “remember your moments of success, keep looking forward, be kind to one another, and call your family.”

Danielle, an SMA “lifer,” is currently a resident in Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins

hospital. She graduated from Notre Dame, earned a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Syracuse University and a PhD in Neuroanatomy and Biology from the University of Rochester. Bill Barrett, Academy President, conferred the diplomas along with Jean Armstrong, a Board of Trustees member. In her first graduation ceremony as High School Principal, Iswari Natarajan told the graduates, “Dream big but be micro ambitious about it.

Never let the fear of rejection hold your dreams captive.” St. Mary’s Academy’s honor choir, SAIMARAC, concluded the ceremony by singing I Carry Your Heart.

Macey Hayden

Danielle deCampo

Iswari Natarajan HS Principal

President Bill Barrett

Photos courtesy of SMA

Sofía Isabel Aguirre Beltrán Zara Rose Antal Siri Undem Barrier Monica Nicole Bautista Jimenez Anna Grace Belfance Bridget Anne Binder Gisselle Briones Lillianna Marie Brooks Samantha Lauren Bucholtz Alexandra Isabella Bush Claire Marie Cella Eva Rachel Cohen Grace Anne Cox Ava Doggett Erickson Chelsea Anne Fair Hannah McCray Finke Jane Louise Fishleigh Anna Marie Gabriele Abril Celeste Gallegos Becerril Carmen Garcia Arroyo Mary Amelia Golding Macey Anne Hayden Yahaira Adriana Hernandez Beltran Anne Berry Hoogerwerf Mikenzi Taylor Howard-Bishop Logan Jolie Karofsky Jisoo Kim Sophia Kate Larabee Jennifer Lee Ruby Kate Lester Anna Rose Lisser Lillian Elizabeth Loftus Vera Marie Logan Caroline Marie McKenna Elizabeth Nicla Meschia McKenna Quinn Nading Anna Christine Pitcock Amairani Rodriguez Pena Khaili Nicole Rowan Liliana Patricia Salcido Beltrán Kandyce Marie Rose Sanchez Hannah Rose Siegel Svetlana Siloyan Carolina Rose Skinner Alessandra Sottosanti Isabella Chrysovalantou Stefanoudakis Emma Chunqin Stewart Margaret Joyce Swank Mathilde Grace Von Thun Rachael Ellen Ward Pyper Nicole Wentling Sophie Elene Wiedenhues Anna Sophia Williams Madeline Margaret Wilten Grace Liebe Woody Mahlet Gizaw Zegeye Mengyuan Zhang

The St. Mary’s Academy Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff congratulate the members of the Class of 2019.

CLASS OF 2019

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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES GRANTING ACCEPTANCE TO THE CLASS OF 2019

Safe journeys to all 57 SMA grads!!

GRADUATES, MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR NEW SCHOOLS! CONGRATULATIONS!

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St. Mary’s Academy’s Honor Choir, SAIMARAC, concluded the graduation ceremony by singing I Carry Your Heart.

of SMA graduates were accepted into a college or university Capturing a “selfie” memory after the graduation.

Our mission: St. Mary's Academy fosters excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service.

The Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect provide the foundation for students to be powerful agents of change.

American University Arizona State University Austin College Belmont University Benedictine College Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Butler University California Lutheran University College of Charleston College of Saint Benedict Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Cornell College Creighton University Denison University Drake University Drexel University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Emory University Florida State University Fordham University Fort Lewis College Gonzaga University Grand Canyon University Hamilton College - NY Indiana University at Bloomington Kansas State University Kenyon College Lawrence University Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Macalester College Metropolitan State University of Denver Miami University, Oxford Montana State University College of Technology Montana State University, Bozeman New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Oakland University Occidental College Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Reed College Regis University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota San Diego State University Santa Clara University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Simmons University Southern Methodist University St. Catherine University, St. Paul St. John’s College Stony Brook University

Syracuse University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The College of Wooster The New School The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Findlay University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Denver University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Findlay University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri Columbia University of New Mexico University of Northern Colorado University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of South Florida, Tampa University of St. Thomas University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wyoming Villanova University Wake Forest University Western Colorado University Westminster College Westmont College Whitman College Willamette University Williams College

The Class of 2019 was awarded 176 merit scholarships for a total of more than $7.3 million and 100% of the class was granted acceptance accepted into a college or university.

For more information about St. Mary’s Academy or to schedule a visit.

Visit stmarys.academy or contact 303.762.8300. We can’t wait to meet you!

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HOPE BALL 2019

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Photo courtesy of Teri Fisher

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Thank you Reece family for your years of service!

Silent auction donations co-chair Elise Marks Gruitch, daughter Alex Gruitch, Delaney Nash and patron party cochair Lori Marks Connors

All money raised funds cancer research, patient services and investigator-initiated clinical trials in the state of Colorado. www.cancerleague.org

Bob Rensink, cancer survivor and president of Denver Mattress Co.

Adorable Aussiedoodle, Roo, held by his breeder Kennedy Pettofrezzo, sold for $11,000 in the live auction.

President of Cancer League Gary Reece and wife Barbara Reece, sponsorship chair and silent auction co-chair.

Daughter in law of Gary and Barbara, Julie Reece, silent auction co-chair.

ABOVE: Kenley Erskine and Stephen Estrada Erskine. Stephen, a cancer survivor mesmerized the room with his heartfelt speech.

LEFT: Sharon Magness Blake with husband Ernie.

Tom Marsh, Al Fisher, Terri Fisher, Cyndy Marsh, Rockie, Chris Djorup kneeling down, Brenda Djorup, Louise Marquez Bowen, Lee Bowen, Cindi Burge, and Keith Burge.

Nicole Gamp and Helen Newcomb

Brain Watson and fiance Tiffany Mai. Michelle McElroy Moriarity, Carla McElroy, Jake Jabs and René Green, Ms. Colorado State Administrator.

Debi Tepper and Lisa Corley

RECORDBREAKING PADDLE RAISE OF $150,000 PLUS!

Live auction co-chair Edie Marks with longtime Cancer League supporter Doug Moreland who generously donated the 2019 Dodge Charger

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part by Radio Band sponsored in Sensational Music by The nt. me tain Star Talent and Enter Terri Fisher, President of 5 er

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Wells Messersmith, M.D. UCHealth Cancer Care, Anschutz Medical Campus, Univ. of Colorado Cancer Center and his wife.

Decor king and queen Patrick Simmons and Caroline Danneberg created the 50 and HOPE letters sculptures by hand.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Simmons

RACING FOR A CURE Raffle winner of Dodge Charger Bob Burdick of Greenwood Village

“The Moreland Family and their dealerships, wish to congratulate the Cancer League of Colorado on 50 wonderful years of service and the dedication to find a cure and help the ones we love.”

2019 Dodge Charger SXT AWD (left) donated by Brandon Dodge. www.brandondodge.com

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Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies to hold annual conference

District Attorney becomes military judge

Registration is open for the SCJS annual conference, “Place and Identity: Redefining the Crypto-Judaic Experience in the Western Hemisphere” to be held June 30—July 2 at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 7801 East Orchard Road, in southeast Denver.

Panels will feature independent researchers, writers, historians, genealogists, authors, and descendants of Iberian Jews. This year marks the inauguration of the Stanley M. Hordes Distinguished Scholar Lecture, recipient Dr.David Gitlitz, an honor bestowed upon a scholar whose contribution to advancing the field of crypto-Judaic studies has been exemplary.

SCJS welcomes keynote speaker, former Life magazine journalist Jeff Wheelwright, who, in 2008, wrote the pivotal article for the Smithsonian Magazine, “Secret of the San Luis Valley,” followed by his book, “The Wandering Gene and the Indian Princess.” His work focused on the discovery of the BRCA gene found in women in southwestern Colorado, exploring the ancestry of this secluded community.

Following a genealogy workshop on Sunday, a cocktail reception will feature the talents of Lorenzo Trujillo and the Southwest Musicians. The opening

District Attorney George Brauchler, who also serves as a colonel in the Colorado Army National Guard, has added another title and job: Military Judge.

COL Brauchler successfully completed the 62d Military Judges Course at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Va. He is now certified to serve as a military judge.

The three-week intensive course is an invitation-only, multi-service training including active duty, reserve, and national guard judge candidates from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.

The Colorado General Assembly in 2018 updated the Colorado Code of Military Justice to provide for courts martial authority, necessitating the creation of a position of military judge. Brauchler will be the first military judge for the Colorado National Guard. COL Brauchler has also been selected for Army War College, a military education prerequisite to greater potential leadership opportunities.

District Attorney Brauchler is proud of his military service and strives to encourage others to serve: Three members of his of-

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dinner honors special guest Jose Luis Parrado, Consul of Spain for Colorado, among others. Sunday night’s prize-winning play, “Conviction,” stars Ami Dayan, a master dramatist from Boulder in a compelling story about a Spanish priest and the questions of faith, love and persecution.

Monday’s midday Martin-Sosin Address for Advancement in Crypto-Judaic Arts features a multi-artist, original presentation with composer David Wohl dedicated to the Iberian expulsion.

Monday night, enjoy The Lost Tribe performing Sephardi, Mizrachi and Ladino music.

The conference concludes Tuesday afternoon. Registration includes four meals, the reception, snacks and all events. Kosher meals and day rates available. Hotel group rates extended prior to and after the conference duration. For more information and to register, go to cryptojews. com or write to scjsconference.

Denver@gmail.com.

With thanks to the Sosin-Petit Foundation, the Mizel Museum, Museo de Las Americas, and Theater Or of Denver, as well as Gaon Books and Film, and Temple Aaron, Trinidad for their support.

The SCJS is a secular and academic group founded in 1991 dedicated to the research of the historical and contemporary

development of crypto-Jews of Iberian origin. Anyone is invited to attend the conference, whether a member of SCJS or not.

“Crypto” or “ hidden Jews” are those who maintained a secret adherence to Judaism while publicly professing to be of another faith. This term especially applies to Spanish Jews in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries who outwardly professed Catholicism in order to survive persecution during and following the Spanish Inquisition in the Old World and the new. Various narratives tell about the survival of “crypto-Jewish” practices and traditions in the greater Southwest and many families from New Mexico and Colorado are now seeking their roots in these areas. Some refer to themselves as Sephardim or Sefardita, also as Sephardic, or anusim, children of the forced ones.

This remarkable story of Jewish heritage secretly passed down through the centuries in Spanish Catholic countries is a verified part of Mexican and New Mexican ancestry. Church and military records and DNA studies suggest that one-in-four of all Spanish colonialists in New Spain were of Jewish descent. Their descendants today number in the millions; Colorado/New Mexico estimate easily boasts 500,000.

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fice are currently on active duty, with five others actively drilling in the Guard or Reserve. The U.S. Department of Defense in 2017 honored the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office with the prestigious Freedom Award for support of employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

It is the first District Attorney Office in the country to receive the award.

“It has been a tremendous honor to serve my country and the citizens of Colorado, here and abroad, in uniform for my adult life,” Brauchler said. “I am humbled to be selected as a military judge to ensure that those in service are afforded due process when accused of criminal behavior.”

Summer Al front Fresco Dining at Park Earl’s, Meadows range with patios on both California Pizza Kitchspired cuisine on the patio of Colorado summers bring sunny days, fresh air, gorgeous sunsets with cocktails or dining on the patio. Dine this summer at Park Meadows, where guests have a plethora of dining and viewing options that boast some of the finest patios in south Denver.

Enjoy breath-taking mountain views in The Vistas at Park Meadows from patios at Brio Tuscan Grille, serving northern Italian fare, and Fogo de Chão, featuring sweeping views of the

levels…ideal for happy hour, private events, or just beautiful sunset dinners featuring an authentic Brazilian churrasco dining experience.

P.F. Chang’s is a favorite, offering impressive mountain views from their expansive patio along with culturally inspired recipes like hand-rolled sushi, traditional Chinese dim sum, and wokfired entrées.

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Take in the relaxing sounds of The Vistas as you dine creekside at White Chocolate Grill or Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille patios. Both restaurants feature a variety of menu options to satisfy the most discerning of palates paired with sophistication and top-notch service.

If casual fare is more your style, enjoy the patios found at The Cheesecake Factory,

en, Red Robin or G-Que Barbeque. All feature a range of inspired dishes and crave-able options on the patio that are sure to score points with the whole family.

While looking for an upscale dining experience, casual lunch or something in between, Park Meadows is the ultimate dining destination for a variety of al fresco restaurants to make the most of your summer dining experience.

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Lexus RC 350 is addictive sports car

BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST

There is something to be said about large durability and safety of large vehicles as opposed to nimble high-powered smaller sport’s cars. Both have desirable traits that appeal to consumers that are looking for more than just transportation.

The Lexus RC 350 AWD is a sport’s car hidden in a Lexus sedan frame. The sleek Lexus design suggests a high-performance drive but the RC-350 goes well beyond, driven by

Barbwire Bob for this quarterly presentation were Earl Wright, Co-Founder and Chairman of AMG National Bank and Trust, Dan Lane, Global Business and Economic development manager for the State of Colorado and Kirk Monroe, Senior Vice of President Vectra Banks.

The topics swirled around any future economic recession, affordable housing challenges, and healthcare. Wright believes that inflation is under control for now.

Monroe feels that the construction industry could become soft later in the year depending upon energy issues. Lane discussed high cost of housing in Denver for the labor force.

“High debt” ranked number one for any future recession challenges.

Brian Watson indicated that his firm feels that there could be an economic slowdown coming later this year.

The next meeting of the Opportunity Coalition will be Thursday, August 15, at the same location with the topic of “Affordable Housing.” www.opportunity coalition.com *** Friday afternoon visited with long-time friend Greg Reinke at his downtown Reinke Brother’s store in Littleton. Greg is president of the Historic Downtown Business organization and has been sponsoring the Littleton Main St. Block Party for the past 15 years.

He has had to cancel the June 15 Saturday event to his dismay, and to the downtown merchants over a dispute and lack of communication with the South Metro Fire Rescue organization.

The former local Littleton Fire Dept. charged $150 for a permit for the street event and fireworks show. The new South Metro group that absorbed the local fire department raised the fees to $1,606.91 without prior notice, but they say that new rates were posted on their web site back in January.

Far worse was a restriction requiring a 20 ft lane through the Main St. for emergency vehicles.

That alone, Reinke explains, “Would wipe out the mobile band stands that could be moved in 45 seconds.” Other demands from the

a V6- 311 horsepower 3.3L engine. No need to turbo this engine, that would result in having to add wings to this elegant, all-wheel drive, two-door sedan.

This is a gentleman’s sports car with soft front bucket seats and a very compact rear seat. A slender male passenger was able to slip into the tight

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Greg Reinke holds the email from South Fire Rescue informing him of the 20 ft. lane requirement for the Littleton Block Party scheduled for June 15. The event has been canceled for new safety and sanitation requirements, rising costs, and communication delays.

city required 200 portable toilets and 30 handicap units at several hundred dollars each. “Local merchants and restaurants gladly open their doors to public use,” explains Reinke. But, the final straw after

space for a short distance, but this is a car for a selective driver that wants a business designed classy sedan that can give a sport’s car performance with ease.

The drive and handling of this RC 350 is unique and the steering precise and quick. Driving the 350 is like flying a fighter plane in the smaller cabin with

applying for a permit he relates that he was never advised on approval of his permits until May 13. He had to cancel the event and refund payments to five bands scheduled for the block party. He states, “With better communication between the various parties maybe we can have the event next year.”

South Metro Fire Rescue explains that they have established new rules, regulations, and permit fees for all of the city venues that they now serve. New rules and fees will apply to Western Welcome activities. Gone, but not forgotten is the old local fire department.

Suggestion to Reinke, have a smaller party called, “The Party That Never Was.” Hold the wake in local establishments. Turn lemons into lemonade. *** Saturday morning I attended the Aurora Republican Forum to hear State Representative Rob Bockenfeld, HD 28, talk about his efforts in the minority at the State Legislature. He expressed his concern about many of the newly elected legislators had “total lack of business experience” and had

paddle shifters, and the roar of the engine when accelerating to a higher speed in a lower gear.

The “Blue Vortex” metallic paint and the long sloping grille define the model as a Lexus in appearance.

Starting with a suggested manufacturer’s price of $46,240, the vehicle has a long list of optional equipment that can raise the price to $54,630. The options give the driver a choice to add premium sound, extensive navigation, and special features taking the test model price to $54,630, still a low price for a luxury sport’s car.

RTD staffers Donna Vidal, and Marisela Sandoval hold down the welcome booth on a windy Saturday during the EFR rail extension grand opening at the new RidgeGate Parkway Station extending into Douglas County with 1300 indoor parking spaces.

a “anti-business attitude.” Bockenfeld was an Arapahoe County Commissioner before his election to the Legislature last year. *** Stopped by Greenwood Village City Hall at noon to witness an award’s ceremony of J.W. Kim Taekwondo in the park. Master

Manufactured in Tahara, Aichi, Japan the car comes with a 6-year, 70,000 miles powertrain warranty. The car is loaded with all of the latest safety equipment, entitled Lexus Safety Systems.

With performance comes a larger engine and fuel economy is 18 in the city and 24 on open highways. There are drive modes of eco, normal, sport, and snow and continuous all-wheel drive that adds to the stability of the excellent handling.

This car is addictive and so enjoyable to handle in traffic and higher speed freeway driving.

Mike Schultz, head instructor, was conducting belt qualifications for his students. The program is part of the J.W. Kim Taekwondo program in Greenwood Village. www. jwkimtkd.com. Ph:303-488-9730 *** Attended a grand opening station party at the new RidgeGate Parkway Station Sat. morning which is the new RTD station out in Douglas Co. on the East side of U.S. 85, across from Cabela’s. This is the end of the line for EFR lines that run all the way to Union Station. The new garage structure will hold up to 1300 cars. It was cold, windy, and rainy during my visit.

Loyal RTD employees Donna Vidal and Marisela Sandoval were holding down the reception tent for sparse visitors. A band was playing on stage on the breezy hilltop and the nearby trains were running on schedule. Business appeared slow for the hotdog vendor as the weather was very threatening.

RTD featured free rides and this new rail line appears to be a valuable asset for Douglas Co. computers. ***

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FLEURISH

Carlos Huber presents his perfume brand ARQUISTE and success tips to FGI Denver

Fashion Group International Denver is an award-winning chapter of Fashion Group International (FGI) founded in 1930, headquartered in NYC and comprised of professionals in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and the home. When member Tom Handley relocated from New York, a new level of collaboration developed.

He brought his friend Carlos Huber and Annabel Bowlen together for a fascinating program at The Dylan in RiNO called “The Sweet Smell of Success.”

So, what would Ms. Bowlen and Mr. Huber have in common? Huber is a high profile entrepreneur with a diverse, yet related, career path honoring history and embracing modernity. Bowlen comes from a high profile entrepreneur family with dad Pat being the renowned owner of the Denver Broncos and philanthropist mom, also named Annabel, leading and charting courses

for a nonprofit focusing on the needs of children and other community organizations.

She embraces the history of her family, her hometown and looks forward to creating her own leather goods boutique after finishing a degree in business and communications at UCDenver. Both are beautiful people – inside and out.

Ms. Bowlen was the moderator and asked thoughtful questions of Mr. Huber during a comprehensive presentation that held the rapt attention of members and guests.

Huber named his sought-after brand ARQUISTE because of his architecture degree and history background saying the name also rhymes with artiste.

“Fragrance takes you someplace,” he began. Let’s start a campaign to bring at least one of his 13 creations to Denver!

Host Annabel Bowlen and Carlos Huber founder of ARQUISTE perfume - both have style and grace.

Signature Lavendertinis were served with appetizers by caterer Phillip Hua-Pham

Co-Regional Directors of Fashion Group International-Denver Kat Dudden and Gabriel Medina with former Regional Director Nathalia Faribault

Co-Regional Directors Elect Debbie LaBrantHartung and Kaci Head, with Membership Chair Evonne Eiseman

Cherry Creek Republican Women features dual speakers from 18th Judicial District

Both managing deputy district attorney Leora Joseph and district attorney, 18th Judicial District George Brauchler focused on the topic of human trafficking – larger and more prevalent than you might think possible. Brauchler praised his managing deputy DA for her passion and recognized and complimented the work of his high school classmate, Dr. Scott Siegfried, who was in the audience.

However, it was unavoidable not to touch briefly on the recent tragedy at the charter STEM School in Highlands Ranch. The prevalent theme for both is hurt people, hurt people.

There is a direct link between homelessness and human trafficking. Many victims are runaways and the average life expectancy (males and females) is

Keynote speakers Leora Joseph and DA for 18th Judicial District George Brauchler.

seven years after that kind of life is begun. Situations frequently lead to suicide and addiction.

Almost all “deals” begin online.

“Thanks to George Brauchler,” said Leora Joseph, “there are now online sting operations.”

Since the state legislation

From Cherry Creek School District: Superintendent Dr. Scott Sigfried, Board VP Director Karen Fisher, Board Member Kelly Bates, Chief Legal Counsel for Board and School System Sonja McKenzie.

in 2014, human trafficking is a crime. Sex labor and human trafficking go hand in hand. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation is a multibillion-dollar industry. The annual income of a pimp is $200,000.

Prosecutors must follow the

constitutional rules for defendants in any case making it an ordeal for victims to testify in court and bring justice. She has had to put six-year-olds on the stand. Imagine! The largest, longest sentence for an individual for human trafficking was 400

Kitty Gruber and Aurora Ogg representing Mike Coffman for Mayor of Aurora.

years to life. 99 percent of those assaulted occur in the home. Joseph also called for the audience to be thoughtful and mindful of where we focus our efforts and to change our language – dismissing behavior as “just prostitution” or “just a bachelor party”…

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FLEURISH

From Presenting Sponsor Rare Finds Warehouse - Tony Wilson and Brad Grunewald Photo by The Castle Pines Connection

Master of ceremonies/ Auctioneer Bryce Elemond of Affordable Auctions and Event Chair Realtor Barb Findlay

From South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce: President and CEO Robert Golden, Economic Development and Public Policy Manager Deborah Kerrigan; Webline, Marketing and Communications Manager Brian Bates; Director of Business Development Emily Martini, and Account Manager Anne Marie Bolger

South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce presents The Tank fundraiser for nonprofits

BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON COMMUNITY EDITOR

The Tank is just another example of why the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce earns its moniker “Best Chamber.” Lone Tree Arts Center was the setting for sharks in the tank raising money for numerous nonprofits. Business supporting community! The annual clever event was not only fun but raised much-needed money for a dozen worthy charities.

Exhibiting only nonprofits were: American Diabetes Association, Arapahoe Philharmonic, Crisis Center, Denver Audubon, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and Tall Tails Ranch.

Presenting Sponsor Rare Finds Warehouse had furniture and accessory vignettes on display in the lobby. At least one looked so perfect as though it should be a permanent arrangement in the main entrance.

The “Sharks” panelists who

questioned presenters were: local dentist Maria Lam, creative caterer Anthony Lambatos, garage door guru Chris Tyrrell and banking VP Byuzand Yeremyan.

Onstage, feeling the heat of presentation and pressure of interrogation, given equal time and an equal platform were: Courageous Faces Foundation, FRIENDS FIRST, Home Builders Foundation, ShesCHERIshed, Warrior Bon-

fire Program and Wings Over the Rockies. Each presenter shared compelling information, statistics and some included guests demonstrating its mission tugging at the heartstrings.

Top contribution gathering was awarded to First Place – Courageous Faces Foundation- passionately serving and bringing awareness for those with the rarest and most severe medical conditions, Second Place-ShesCHERIshed, a

ministry-based safe haven for abused women and children that is seeking more land and a facility, and Third Place-Home Builders Foundation –since 1993, building independence through home modification for those with disabilities. The Chamber’s executive vice president Doug Tisdale was elated at the reveal of the afternoon event raising $6,000 more than last year and exclaimed: “This is an incredible event!”

The Sharks panel: Byuzand Yeremyan from USbank, Chris Tyrrell from Chris’ Garage Doors, dentist Maria Lam from Lone Tree Dentists and Orthodontists and Anthony Lambatos from Footers Catering From top presenter Courageous Faces Foundation: Neal Browne, President and CEO Trish Morris with “Face of the Foundation” inspirational Maddie Teagarden

Drs. Darby and Ashley Campbell made a substantial donation from their Campbell Chiropractic

ABOVE: From Home Builders Foundation: Executive Director Beth Forbes, Lauren Knudsen and Alice Wurst LEFT: Natalie Carrado of She’s CHERIshed named in honor of her mom Cheri Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

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THE LAW

Dear Readers, This week’s column is on types of power of attorney documents and agent’s duties.

The main types of power of attorney documents are a Medical Power of Attorney (which gives authority for your agent to make medical and personal decisions), a Financial or General Power of Attorney (which gives your agent authority to manage your finances, property and to transact business on your behalf) and a Limited or Special Power of Attorney (which grants legal authority to an agent to perform

specific acts, such as to sell a particular parcel of real estate on your behalf).

An agent’s duties are to act in the principal’s best interest, or in accordance with the actually known, reasonable expectations of the principal. All actions by the agent must be within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney, and be undertaken in good faith, with reasonable care and diligence.

The agent must also keep an accurate accounting with details of all payments, receipts and significant transactions taken under the power of attorney.

Unfortunately, power of attorney documents give an agent the opportunity to take advantage of you, through financial exploitation, or other unauthorized use of your funds, property or income for the agent’s profit or advantage, which requires prompt reporting. Thus, if you suspect that an agent is abusing or misusing their authority under a power of attorney, you should

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take immediate action, including to request an accounting, revoking the power of attorney and notifying any people or institutions that may have been given a copy of the power of attorney.

Similarly, if you suspect someone else’s agent is misusing a power of attorney, or if you suspect that a principal did not, or could not understand or was coerced into signing a power of attorney, you should contact Adult Protective Services to report your concerns. Importantly, if an agent has misused a power of attorney, the court can require the agent to return any stolen assets under various legal remedies.

An agent who wants to resign may do so by notifying the principal, any successor

agent named in the power of attorney and all third parties who are reasonably known, who might be affected by the resignation. Otherwise, a power of attorney terminates under the law when: The principal dies and the agent has knowledge of the death; The principal becomes incapacitated (if the power of attorney is not durable); The principal revokes the power of attorney; and The power of attorney terminates under its provisions.

It is important to note that the termination of an agent’s authority to act under a power of attorney is not legally effective until the agent has actual knowledge of the termination.

Finally, a power of attorney

is valid in any state, regardless of where the principal lived when the power of attorney was signed. Nevertheless, laws regarding powers of attorney vary from state to state, and its recommended that if you have power of attorney documents from another state, signed prior to moving to Colorado, you have these documents reviewed by a Colorado estate planning attorney for their meaning and effect under Colorado Law. My contact information is as follows and I make house calls:

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Understanding Medicare’s enrollment periods

D past age 65, you can sign up for Medicare during the Special Enrollment Period. Once you (or your spouse) stop working and you no longer have group health coverage, you have eight months to enroll in Part B. But if you miss that deadline, you’ll pay a late-enrollment penalty for the rest of your life. The Dear Medicare, penalty increases The rules for signing up your premiums by for Medicare can be quite

BY JIM MILLER 10 percent for each confusing, especially if you 12-month period that you don’t plan to work past age 65. But have coverage. it’s critical to understand the ins The window for Part D is and outs of enrolling because shorter. You must sign up for Part the consequences of missing a D within two months of losing deadline can be costly and last a lifetime. Here’s what you should drug coverage. If you go 63 days or more without drug coverage, know about Medicare’s three you’ll pay a lifetime late-endifferent enrollment periods. rollment penalty that equals 1 percent of the monthly base preInitial Enrollment Period mium (about $33 in 2019) times At age 65, the Initial Enrollment Period is the first opportunity that most people are eligible to enroll in Medicare.

If you’re already claiming Social Security benefits at least 4 months before age 65, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare, with coverage starting the first day of month you turn 65.

If you’re not receiving Social Security benefits, it’s up to you to enroll in Medicare either online at SSA.gov/Medicare, over the phone at 800-772-1213 or through your local Social Security office.

You can enroll any time during the Initial Enrollment Period, which is a seven-month period that includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months after your 65th birthday.

It’s best to enroll three months before your birth month to ensure your coverage starts when you turn 65.

If, however, you plan to keep working and have health coverage from your employer, or from a spouse’s employer, you may want to delay Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient services, and Part D, which covers prescription drugs. But first check with the human resources department to see how your employer insurance works with Medicare.

Typically, if your employer has fewer than 20 employees, Medicare will be your primary insurer and you should enroll.

But if you work for a company that has 20 or more employees, your employer’s group health plan will be your primary insurer as long as you remain an active employee. If this is the case, you don’t need to enroll in Part B or Part D when you turn 65 if you’re satisfied with the coverage you are getting through your job. But in most cases, unless you’re contributing to a Health Savings Account, you should at least sign-up for Medicare Part A, which is free and covers hospital services.

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Special Enrollment Period

If you delay Part B and Part

the number of months you don’t have Part D of other creditable coverage.

General Enrollment Period

If you miss either of these first two enrollment periods, you’ll have to wait until the General Enrollment Period, which is January 1 through March 31 of each year, but your Part B and Part D coverage will not begin until July 1. And you’ll be subject to late-enrollment penalties.

There is, however, no penalty for late enrollment for Part A. You can sign up anytime with coverage beginning the first day of the following month.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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The Colorado State Senate earlier this month voted 29-to-6 to pass HB19-1085, Grants For Property Tax Rent And Heat, a bill sponsored by Senator Rachel Zenzinger (D-Arvada) to help low-income seniors and Coloradans with disabilities stay in their homes. The bill now heads back to the House for consideration of amendments.

“Seniors in Colorado who are on fixed or low incomes and those who struggle with a disability are some of our state’s most vulnerable residents,” said Senator Zenzinger. “It’s

critically important that we do more to help them meet their daily needs and stay in their homes, and I’m proud that this bill will provide Coloradans in need with additional support.”

A low-income senior or individual with a disability is currently eligible for two types of annual state assistance grants. The bill expands the property tax and rent assistance grant by 5 percent to account for rising inflation costs, helping vulnerable Coloradans afford the rising costs of living.

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Relationships in the workplace Many of us spend more time with colleagues at work than we do with our spouses and families. Healthy and thriving relationships are important in the workplace as they build unity and a pleasant environment in which to work. There are many benefits to having a cohesive and relational workplace including improved teamwork and collaboration. When co-workers know and like each other they are more likely to work well together, complete projects in record time and have fun doing it. Healthy relationships in the workplace improves the morale of the office. Individuals are excited to come to work to see their colleagues. There is less sick time, less accidents, higher productivity and less turnover rates. All these things together help the company grow, decreasing costs and increasing outputs.

I was getting my nails done and talking to the customer in the next station. I asked where she worked. She told me she had just changed jobs and taken a significant pay cut. She went on to say that

even though she is making less money, she is much happier.

As we continued, she told me she hated going to work because of relational strife even though she loved her job. This gal was willing to change jobs, take a pay cut and start over because of an unhealthy relational climate.

Studies quantify how much it costs for job turnover and lack of retention rates. Data outlines the cost of getting an employee out of all company benefits, desk spaces, HR issues, Department of Labor requirements, then recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, onboarding them into HR systems costs, on average, $18,000 per employee.

Employees who have a shared vision and mission, clear job descriptions, accountability, fair wages and a pleasant working environment feel connected and work together to make the company grow.

The Center for Relationship Education goes a step farther to find out each employee’s personality and love language.

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member’s personality and love language, we can anticipate their natural responses to projects and to how to reward them for a job well done.

For the Lion personality: they need the bottom line. For Otters, they need the project to be fun with movement, music and humor along the way. For Golden Retrievers, they need to do the project in pairs with affirmations and encouragement. For Beavers, it must be done right with clear outcomes and quality control.

Additionally, learning each employee’s love language helps us reward them personally when a job was done well.

For those whose love language is Acts of Service, we reward them with a car wash or other service. For Words of Affirmation: we speak highly of them in front of peers. For Touch: We give a certificate for a spa.

For Gifts: We give them a gift.

For Quality Time: We take them to lunch.

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In an ideal world, people young and old exercise each day. But as men and women age, finding time to work out is not so easy.

Commitments to work and family often take precedence over daily exercise. As a result, many people 50 and over might not have exercised regularly or at all in many years. But as children grow up or even move out, people facing down their golden years are often compelled to get back in the gym.

That’s a wise decision that can increase a person’s chances of being healthy and happy in retirement. But before beginning a new exercise regimen, men and women over 50 should take heed of the following safety tips to ensure their efforts are not derailed by accident or injury.

• Speak with your physician.

The National Institute on Aging notes that even people with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis can be physically active. However, anyone with such a condition and even those who don’t fall into those categories should consult with their physicians and receive a full physical before exercising. Such a consultation and checkup can shed light on any unknown issues, and physicians can offer advice

on how to safely manage any problems that may arise.

• Begin with low-intensity exercises. Even if you feel great and have maintained a healthy weight, don’t push yourself too hard at the start. Your body needs time to adjust to physical activity, so choose low-intensity exercises like walking and light strength training so your muscles, tendons and ligaments can adjust. Initially, exercise every other day so your body has ample time to recover between workouts.

• Choose the right places to exercise outdoors. Exercising outside provides the best of both worlds for many people, providing a chance to get healthy all while enjoying the great outdoors. When exercising outdoors, choose areas that

are not remote and where others can see you and offer help if you suffer an injury or have an accident. Boardwalks, public parks and outdoor gyms are safer places to work out than wooded areas or other places well off the beaten path.

• Stay hydrated. The NIA notes that many people lose their sense of thirst as they age.

But just because you aren’t thirsty does not mean you don’t need water, especially while exercising. Water regulates body temperature and lubricates the joints, thereby decreasing your risk of injury during exercise.

Exercising after 50 can help people live healthy well into retirement. But caution must be exercised when aging men and women return to exercise after a long break.

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May 31. Kick off your summer reading with the Arapahoe Libraries Summer Reading program by attending a family-friendly concert featuring musician Eric Litwin, best-selling author of the Pete the Cat series as well as The Nuts and Groovy Joe, who brings music and early literacy together. Concert goers can dress up and celebrate their favorite characters while enjoying bounce houses, face painters and more.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. For information, visit arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-542-7279

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Free Yoga in the Park

May 28. What a wonderful way to achieve unity and explore the interconnection between your mind, body and the world around you. Led by South Suburban Parks and Recreation instructors. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Belvedere Park, 10315 Bellwether Lane. For information contact jamied@ssprd.org or call 303483-7016

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June 6. Update by President Gary Reece. Special Guests: Dr Rajeev Vibhaklar, M.D., Ph.D., MPH/MSPH, associate professor, Pediatrics-Heme/ Onc and Bone Marrow transplantation, and 2019 Race for Research Honoree, Elissa Banks. 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Rockies drop four games in rough road trip

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The Rockies started the week Kyle Freeland toughed his way through six innings allowing on a high note, snatching a 5-4 11th inning win from the Boston only 3 runs in Tuesday’s extra inning win. However, in SunRed Sox at Fenway Park in the first of a brief two game day’s loss he was unable series. They trailed 3-0 to make it through two going into the seventh innings before being inning as Boston ace replaced by Chad Bettis.

Chris Sale had collected He’s not been able to 17 strikeouts. A 2-run maintain his formerly home run by Nolan impeccable control Arenado in the seventh with mistakes up in the inning and another strike zone leading to

BY B.T. GALLOWAY 2-run home run in the 12 home runs in the last eighth inning by Charlie Black16 innings he’s pitched. German mon gave the Rockies a 4-3 lead. Marquez was tagged for 5 runs in Wednesday’s loss and still The Red Sox then tied the score maintains the lowest WHIP in the bottom of the inning. The (walks and hits per innings battle continued until the top of pitched) of the group at 1.19. the 11th inning when a Mark John Gray took the loss Friday’s Reynolds single drove in Trevor game allowing 5 runs in only Story with the winning run.

Wednesday night’s game was 4.2 innings. Much like Freeland, Gray has had a tendency to wanknotted at 5-5 after the Rockies picked up 3 runs in the seventh der up in the strike zone leading inning. Once again the game to 10 home runs in 53 innings. stretched into extra innings and The talented Antonio Senzatela in the 10th inning Red Sox rook- is a gamer, but he took the loss ie Michael Chavis made it 6-5 by after allowing 2 runs in five indriving in the game winning hit nings of work on Saturday as the off reliever Chad Bettis.

Rockies hitters were befuddled Following this brief skirmish, by Phillies starter Aaron Nola. the Rockies headed down the It’s a given that the ability of coast for a three game these four to anchor wins series with the Philawith quality starts was one of the keys to the delphia Phillies. It was Rockies success in a frustrating time as 2018. Without a turnthey were swept in a series of close encounaround in their current performance, it could ters: 5-4 in Friday’s opener, 2-1 in Saturday be a long, disappointing season. night’s matchup and 7-5 How about some in the Sunday finale. good news from the The nagging problem pitching staff? Reliever that continues to plague Bryan Shaw has begun to the Rockies is the inconperform like the stopper sistency of their starting he was for many seasons rotation. Their go-to starter,

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He leads the Rockies bullpen with 29 innings pitched while maintaining a WHIP of 1.03.

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction.

The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com and/or Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month for Roller Auction and the last day of the month for Propertyroom. com. Both auctions are open to the public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9037 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-39 EMERGENCY REPAIR AND RESTORATION SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals from experienced licensed professionals who are equipped to perform emergency repair and restoration services in a prompt and efficient manner.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-39) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website.

Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 20, 2019.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9038 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-41 OPEN SPACES MASTER PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the preparation of a comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails and River Master Plan for the Open Spaces Department of the Arapahoe County.

A pre proposal conference will be held on June 4, 2019, 10:00 a.m., local time, Arapahoe County CSU Extension Office Conference Room, 6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.

Vendors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-41) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website.

Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 20, 2019.

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The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9039 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions: I WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, there is a request to reduce the transfer in the Administrative Services Department from the General Fund to the Capital Expenditure Fund for a tractor that was included in the Precinct 5 Substation capital construction project; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to reduce the transfer from the General Fund, Administrative Services Department by $21,000 and also reduce the revenue and appropriation in the Capital Expenditure Fund, Sheriff’s Office by the same amount for the tractor that was included as part of the Precinct 5 Substation project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

II WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Coroner’s Office is requesting to increase the authorized headcount by 1.00 FTE in the General Fund for an additional Medical Investigator due to increasing workload; and WHEREAS, the Coroner’s Office is requesting to appropriate $52,692 in the General Fund; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $52,692 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Coroner’s Office, and increase the authorized headcount by 1.00 FTE for an additional Medical Investigator position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

III WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the County Attorney is requesting to decrease the authorized headcount by 1.00 FTE in the General Fund and increase the authorized headcount by 1.00 FTE in the Public Works & Development Department to transfer an Environmental Manager position between the departments; and WHEREAS, the County Attorney is requesting to reduce their appropriation by $69,882 and increase the appropriation by $69,882 in the Public Works & Development Department in the General Fund for the associated salary and benefits for the remainder of 2019; and

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WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to reduce the appropriation in the General Fund, County Attorney by $69,882 and appropriate $69,882 in the General Fund, Public Works & Development Department, and decrease the authorized headcount for the County Attorney by 1.00 FTE and increase the authorized headcount by 1.00 FTE for the Public Works & Development Department to transfer the Environmental Manager position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

IV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to increase the authorized headcount by 1.00 FTE in the General Fund for a recruitment position in their Human Resources section; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to appropriate $72,822 in the General Fund; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $72,822 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, and to increase the authorized headcount by 1.00 FTE for a recruiter position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

V WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the County Attorney has requested to transfer $92,789 from the Self Insurance Liability Fund to the Central Services Fund, Administrative Services Department for the insurance funds for five totaled vehicles in the Sheriff’s Office and one totaled vehicle in the Assessor’s Office; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $92,789 from the Self Insurance Liability Fund, County Attorney and recognize the same in the Central Services Fund, Administrative Services Department for the insurance funds for totaled vehicles in the Sheriff’s Office and Assessor’s Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

VI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department is requesting to recognize $8,496 in the Central Services Fund to complete a transfer of funds that was omitted during the adoption of the 2019 budget; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize $8,496 in the Central Services Fund, Information Technology Department, for a transfer that was omitted as part of the 2019 adopted budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

VII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Public Works & Development Department has requested to appropriate $39,402 in the Central Services Fund to replace a vehicle for Road & Bridge totaled in an accident; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $39,402 in the Central Services Fund, Public Works & Development Department to replace a totaled vehicle.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

VIII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has requested to appropriate $27,100 in the Central Services Fund to replace a Telecom vehicle totaled in an accident; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $27,100 in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office to replace a totaled vehicle.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

IX WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Department has received additional funding from the State as a result of a prior-year workload study for 15.50 additional child welfare caseworker positions to be added at the beginning of the next State fiscal year; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize $543,471 and appropriate $603,855 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services and increase the authorized headcount by 15.50 FTE for additional child welfare caseworker staff funded in part through State allocations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

X WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Coroner’s Office is requesting to recognize and appropriate $2,544 received as a grant from the State for a pill counter to deal with the opioid crisis; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $2,544 in the General Fund,

Coroner’s Office, for a grant for a pill counter.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

XI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has requested to have $353,451 recognized and appropriated in the Grant Fund for unspent law enforcement grants received in prior years; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $353,451 in the Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office for unspent law enforcement grants received in prior years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

XII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has requested to have $2,385,772 recognized and appropriated in the Homeland Security Grant Fund for unspent Homeland Security program grants received in prior years; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $2,385,772 in the Homeland Security Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office for unspent Homeland Security program grants received in prior years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

XIII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Public Works & Development Department has requested to recognize and appropriate $21,264,660 in the Infrastructure Fund for Federal funds committed to the Iliff Avenue Corridor road project, and funds to be received for the Quincy & Gun Club intersection project; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize $21,264,660 and appropriate $21,264,660 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development for various road projects.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

XIV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Open Spaces & Intergovernmental Relations Department is requesting to recognize and appropriate $90,909 in the Open Space Sales Tax Fund from the State Historical Fund for the 17-mile House barn stabilization and preservation project; and

WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $90,909 in the Open Space Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces & Intergovernmental Relations Department for the 17-mile House barn stabilization and preservation project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

XV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Public Works & Development Department received $401,295 in the Road & Bridge Fund from Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District for the 2019 Pavement Maintenance Plan; and WHEREAS, the Public Works & Development Department requests to recognize and appropriate the $401,295 in the Road & Bridge Fund from an agreement with the Inverness Metro District under the 2019 pavement maintenance plan; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $401,295 in the Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development Department for reimbursements for various projects under an agreement with the Inverness Metro District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

XVI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Department is requesting to recognize and appropriate $483,000 in the Social Services Fund for the Family Tree Goals contract that is paid with TANF funds; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 291-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $483,000 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, for the Family Tree Goals contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9040 ____________________________

COURTS

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BRYSON COOLEY, Child, and concerning LINDSAY WARD AND BRIAN COOLEY, Respondents.

Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive

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LEGALS Aurora, CO —Continued from previous page— 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 19JV216 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding LINDSAY WARD is set for June 10, 2019, at the hour of 9:30 a.m., in Division 22, 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 will request that the Court enter a default judgement against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: May 14, 2016 Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9047 ____________________________

CENTENNIAL CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE INOVA III ANNEXATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-108(2), that the City Council of the City of Centennial will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 3rd day of June 2019 at 7:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the meeting agenda permits) to consider whether the property generally known as the “INOVA III Annexation,” and more particularly described in Resolution No. 2019-R-18 dated April 15, 2019 (the “Substantial Compliance Resolution”), which property consists of a total of approximately 49.396 acres and includes portions of East Easter Avenue and South Lima Street public rights-of-way as more particularly described in a petition for annexation (the “Subject Property”), meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-104 and C.R.S. § 31-12-105, and is eligible for annexation to the City of Centennial. Copies of the Petition for Annexation concerning the Subject Property and the corresponding annexation map are on file at the City of Centennial City Clerk’s office, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing will be held in the Centennial Civic Center, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time.

Further information concerning this matter may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3378. A copy of the Substantial Compliance Resolution is published in full below. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published: The Villager April 25, 2019 May 2, 2019 May 9, 2019 May 16, 2019 May 23, 2019 CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FINDINGS OF

FACT AND CONCLUSIONS AS TO THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE INOVA III ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado received a certain petition for annexation and annexation maps of certain real property more fully described in the petition (the “Property”), such petition having been previously filed with the City Clerk of the City of Centennial, State of Colorado (collectively, the “Petition”); and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on June 3, 2019 to consider the Petition; and WHEREAS, in conformance with § 31-12-110 of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended, the City Council has examined the Petition and related filings and wishes to make certain findings of fact as more fully set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado that: Section 1. The above findings and recitals are incorporated herein as findings and determinations of the City Council.

Section 2. The City Council further finds as follows: 1. That the Property meets the requirements of Section 30(1)(b) of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is eligible for annexation to the City of Centennial; 2. That an election is not required under the applicable requirements of Section 30(1)(a) of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-107(2); and 3. That no additional terms or conditions are imposed which would require an election under C.R.S. § 31-12-112(1). Specifically, the City Council finds that there are no additional terms and conditions imposed on the proposed annexation of the Property to the City, except for the specific terms and conditions set forth in the Petition and in any Annexation or Annexation and Development Agreement by and between the City and the petitioner (the “Agreement”), which contains specific terms and conditions that have been agreed to by the City and the petitioner, as more fully set forth in the Petition and the Agreement.

Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.

ADOPTED by a vote of ___ in favor and ___ against this 3rd day of June, 2019.

By: Piko, Mayor ATTEST: Approved as to Form: By: City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk For City Attorney’s Office EXHIBIT 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES OF AREA TO BE ANNEXED INOVA III Annexation Map No. 1 – Annexation Parcel Description: A portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows: That portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way as recorded in Book 1, Page 22, and as dedicated on the plat of Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B0126729 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, lying east of and contiguous with the boundary of the City of Centennial as established by the Easter-Lima Subdivision Annexation No. 2 to the City of Centennial, recorded at Reception No. D2029897, extending easterly 189.96 ft. to an angle point in the north line of said East Easter Avenue, being an angle point in the common said north line and the south line of Lot 2, Block 1,

South Lima Street Business Center Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B1151338. The east line of this description is parallel with the portion of the east line of said City of Centennial Boundary, which is at right angles to the said south line of Lot 2, Block 1, South Lima Street Business Center Filing No. 1.

INOVA III Annexation Map No. 2 – Annexation Parcel Description: A portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way located in the Southeast ¼ and the Northeast ¼ of Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows: That portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way as recorded in Book 1, Page 22, and as dedicated on the plat of Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B0126729, and as dedicated on the plat of South Lima Street Business Center Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B1151338 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, lying east of and contiguous with the boundary of the City of Centennial as established by the INOVA III Annexation No. 1 to the City of Centennial, recorded at Reception No. ________________, extending easterly 231.47 feet along the common north line of East Easter Avenue and south line of Lot 2, Block 1, South Lima Street Business Center Filing No. 1. The east line of this description is perpendicular to said common north line of East Easter Avenue.

INOVA III Annexation Map No. 3 – Annexation Parcel Description: A portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way located in the Southeast ¼ and the Northeast ¼ of Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows: That portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way as recorded in Book 1, Page 22, and as dedicated on the plat of Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B0126729, and as dedicated on the plat of South Lima Street Business Center Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B1151338 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, lying east of and contiguous with the boundary of the City of Centennial as established by the INOVA III Annexation No. 2 to the City of Centennial, recorded at Reception No. ________________, extending easterly approximately 160 feet to the east line of said Lot 2, Block 1, South Lima Street Business Center Filing No. 1 and it’s southerly extension to said south line of East Easter Avenue.

INOVA III Annexation Map No. 4 – Annexation Parcel Description: A portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way and the South Lima Street Right of Way located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows: All that parcel of land described in that Special Warranty Deed recorded 4/21/2004 at Reception No. B4071928 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

INOVA III Annexation Map No. 5 – Annexation Parcel Description: That portion of the South Lima Street Right of Way adjoining Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B0126729 and that parcel of land described in that Special Warranty Deed recorded 4/21/2004 at Reception No. B4071928 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, located in the Southeast ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows: All that portion of the South Lima Street Right of Way from the south right of way of East Easter Avenue on the north, as set forth on the Easter-Lima Subdivision Annexation No. 2 to the City of Centennial, recorded at Reception No. D2029897, to the south line of said Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1 extended easterly to the west right of way line of South

Lima Street, also being the east line of Inverness Subdivision Filing No. 63, recorded at Reception No. D5103623, together with the west 45 feet of East Geddes Avenue lying in the Southeast ¼ of said Section 26, as dedicated by A Subdivision of the SE ¼ of Section 26, recorded at Book 1, Page 22 in the records of said Arapahoe County.

INOVA III Annexation Map No. 6 – Annexation Parcel Description: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, and Tract A, Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1, Except that portion of Lot 1, Block 1 as conveyed to the County of Arapahoe in Special Warranty Deed recorded March 10, 2004 at Reception No. B4044331 and re-recorded April 21, 2004 at Reception No. B4071928, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

INOVA III Annexation Map No. 7 – Annexation Parcel Description: A portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows: That portion of the East Easter Avenue Right of Way within said Southeast ¼ of Section 26 as recorded in Book 1, Page 22, and as dedicated on the plat of Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded at Reception No. B0126729 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, lying east of and contiguous with the boundary of the City of Centennial as established by the INOVA III Annexation No. 3 to the City of Centennial, recorded at Reception No._____________, extending easterly to the northerly extension of the east line of said Dry Creek Park Subdivision Filing No. 1.

Published in The Villager First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 23 , 2019 Legal # 9001 ____________________________

GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:30 p.m., June 6, 2019, for the 2019 Traffic Signal Cleaning and Painting Project.

The bid documents for the 2019 Traffic Signal Cleaning and Painting project are currently available on the Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract

price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the one year (1) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:31 p.m., April 19, 2019, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Chris Foster – Traffic Systems Coordinator (303) 708-6146. /s/ Jeremy Hanek Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: May 23, 2019 Last Publication: May , 2019 Legal # 9041 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Arapahoe Spirits, LLC D/B/A Molly’s Spirits by application dated April 5, 2019 has requested the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Greenwood Village to grant a Retail Liquor Store Liquor License at 8557A East Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor for off-premises consumption.

A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held before the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village acting as the Local Licensing Authority on June 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any party in interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the Public Hearing. Any party of interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the hearing.

Names of officers/stockholders with 10% or more interest: Rufus Nagel, 4895 East 7th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80220, 62.37% Information as to the application, procedures, petitions or remonstrances may be obtained from the City Clerk at Greenwood Village City Hall.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE

tion or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: June 23, 2019 Time: 9am Courtroom or Division: 12 Address: 7325 So Potomac St, Centennial, CO 80112 The hearing will take approximately five minutes. Paper hearing only Notes • You must answer the petition within 35 days after the last publication of this notice.

• Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing and filed with the court.

• The hearing must be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner.

Date: May 15, 2019 James S. Kimmel 5601 So Broadway, #355 Littleton, CO 80121 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 23, 2019 Last Publication: June 6, 2019 Legal # 9046 ____________________________

MISCELLANOUS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone In the Matter of the Petition of Adult: Alexandria Amber Crux For a Change of Name to: Amber Alexandria Sherman Case No: 19CV0099 Division: 402 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Court having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name of Adult finds: The Court orders the following publication for a change of name: Alexandria Amber Crux Is changed to Amber Alexandria Sherman Published in The Villager First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9031 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS FINAL SETTLEMENT Project Title: Harlequin Pump Station (Electrical Improvements) Project Owners: Greenwood Metropolitan District

JACKIE EWDARDS LICENSING SPECIALIST

Project Location: City of Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County

Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9042 ____________________________ NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Greenwood Metropolitan District (District) plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement

by Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC on June 28, 2019.

In accordance with the Contract Documents, the District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC, as necessary, to protect the District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive statement of qualifications for the Maintenance Facility Phase 2 Furniture Purchase and Installation at the City Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:00 pm on January 6, 2019.

The request for qualifications for the Maintenance Facility Phase 2 Furniture Purchase and Installation is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

No submittal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Any submittal received as a result of this request is prepared at the contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Jeremy Hanak, Director of Public Works (303) 708-6175. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: May 23, 2019 Last Publication: May 30, 2019 Legal # 9043 ____________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.$.

To all interested persons and owners by inheritance (List all names of interested persons and owners by inheritance): Shirley J. Singletary, Dan Sumner Singletary, and Clay Stuart Singletary A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent died leaving the following property: One-half interest in 7926 South Monaco Court, Centennial, CO 801 The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and loca-

as soon as possible, but no later than June 16, 2019 Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9044 ____________________________ FINAL SETTLEMENT Project Title: Pump Station Electrical Upgrade Project Owners: Greenwood Metropolitan District Project Location: City of Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County The Greenwood Metropolitan District (District) plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement

by Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC on June 28, 2019.

In accordance with the Contract Documents, the District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC, as necessary, to protect the District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Herbert Instrumentation Services, LLC are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

Greenwood Village, CO 80111 as soon as possible, but no later than June 16, 2019 Published in The Villager Published: May 23, 2019 Legal # 9045

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2019 Nissan Armada can conquer drivers There is just something special about driving a large, luxurious SUV, that is plush with leather seats and a 390-horsepower engine.

The 2019 Nissan Armada is that special vehicle that excels in performance and luxury.

The appearance is powerful with “Hermosa Blue” paint and a charcoal leather interior. The first and second row bucket captain chair seats and a third row of fold down seating has room for seven passengers. The third-row seats are power controlled through the rear cargo space with easy push button controls to raise and lower the seats.

Nissan does their final assembly of this Japanese product in Los Angeles. President Trump has just extended his proposed tariff on such vehicles for six-months and this leaves the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of this Armada at $62,690.

The Armada is like the powerful Spanish fleet that once sailed against the British empire. This Armada sails down the highway with comfort and class.

The powerful engine is linked to a seven-speed transmission that provides a gear for all occasions in freeway and mountain driving. The powerful engine is thirsty and city gas mileage is a meager 13 mpg. rising to 18 on the

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open roads. Consider hauling seven passengers and a full cargo trunk of camping or ski equipment the cost of lower fuel mileage diminishes with passenger capacity.

The comfort of the seats with the independent double wishbone suspension takes the potholes and construction bumps out any ride discomfort in the spacious cabin.

Safety comes in larger vehicles and accident statistics are proving that larger units are safer to drive. The Nissan Armada has a perfect fivestar side-crash safety rating.

A long list of safety features includes every new “Intelligent” system, forward object warning, blind spot warnings, and radar cruise control. Nissan has put camera views in all directions that serve driver and pedestrian safety so well in our growing population density.

The ten-way, and eight-

Becoming Coordinate Bracelets.

Wherever your graduate is going, it’s always nice to remind them of where home is. Not only are these coordinate bracelets adorable, they’re the perfect combination of sentimental and fashionable.

The Mighty Purse. What we love about this purse is that it’s very fashionable and very useful. The purse contains a battery so you can charge your phone wherever you go. That means you can check up on them- no excuses for them saying that their phone’s dead.

Letters to the Graduate.

Do you have too many pieces of advice, hopes that you would like to share, or memories that

way driver and passenger front seat controls have full lumbar support with full heating and cooling.

The second-row seats are heated, unusual in many vehicles.

A family entertainment center is located in the second seat area.

Sound is masterful from a Bose 13 speaker system, color screen, and vast electronic systems including five USB ports.

The outside mirrors are heated, and the Armada comes with a receiver hitch and 7-pin wiring harness for pulling a trailer. Led front fog lights for those foggy mountain drives and there are running boards for easy entry into the cabin for little ones.

Overall this is a very fine unit that is loaded with the latest safety and luxury equipment and very competitive in price.

you want to reminisce on with your grad that you can’t express in your average card? Letters to the Graduate is the perfect opportunity to provide your insight on the next chapter of their life.

This is also a great present from the whole family, each member can a letter!

Swell Water Bottles.

Hydration is always important, whether your grad is walking to class or studying for an exam, they’ll take these cute swell water bottles wherever they go.

Note Pad and Pens.

In our opinion, cute school supplies is a necessity. We love the pens because they have great motivational quotes on them too!

“The Places You’ll Go” Mug. We love the quote on this mug! It will be great for our coffee in the mornings in our dorm

Riordan A. Maynard, age 50 of Centennial, was found guilty of corruptly impeding the administration of tax laws, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to steal or embezzle employee benefit plan and health care funds, and theft or embezzlement in connection with health care following a seven day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Christine M. Arguello. The federal jury returned its verdict on May 13.

According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Maynard served as the chief executive officer of two communications technology companies located in Denver, Colorado, Touchbase USA (TBUSA) and its successor company, Touchbase Global Services, Inc. (TBGSI). TBGSI offered a 401(k) savings plan to the employees of both TBGSI and TBUSA. Maynard conspired with a co-conspirator to steal funds that employees had directed TBGSI to withhold from their paychecks for 401(k) plans, and ultimately stole over $60,000 of 401(k) withholdings and used them for other TBGSI expenses.

TBGSI also claimed to offer a health care benefit program to TBGSI employees. Maynard was convicted of stealing over $50,000 in funds that employees had withheld from their paychecks for their health insurance plans. Maynard then failed to pay

rooms while we are moving on to the next chapter of our lives.

Duke Cannon Travel Kit and Southern Socks. We couldn’t forget about the boys! This duo is both versatile and fun. They can use the travel kit while they’re visiting home, and the mountain socks are something that will remind them of home while they’re away.

The Shine Project Earrings. These earring will add a necessary sparkle to any outfit.

But our favorite thing about these earrings is the purpose behind the company. With every purchase, the Shine Project uses the proceeds to fund scholarships for first generation women in college.

for health insurance coverage.

By June 2017, TBGSI owed over $100,000 to the health insurance carrier, which then terminated coverage for the employees.

Numerous employee health care claims were denied.

TBUSA and TBGSI were also required to pay payroll taxes to the IRS. From early 2012 through September 2017, Maynard corruptly impeded the IRS’s attempts to collect these taxes.

Maynard closed TBUSA and reopened it as TBGSI to avoid paying more than $2.5 million in unpaid payroll taxes owed to the IRS. TBGSI then ran up an additional unpaid payroll tax liability of over $2 million. Maynard transferred funds from business accounts to Maynard’s personal account to avoid IRS levies.

And he conspired with a co-conspirator to falsely tell TBGSI customers that IRS levies they had received were in error, in an effort to prevent customers from sending money to the IRS. “We thank the jury for their service in this case and appreciate the care in which they sorted through each of the 26 counts and more than 400 exhibits,” said United States Attorney Jason Dunn. “Economic crimes such as this are complicated, but thanks to the hard work of our law enforcement partners and our prosecutors, the result in this case will bring justice for the employees who were cheated of their benefits, as well as for the taxpayers.”

Maynard is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 12.

“Rock On” Sign.

This piece is perfect for dorm décor, especially because gold adds flair to any room, no matter the color story. This is a must have for our dorms next year!

Spinning Globe.

Last but not least, this globe is a great for decorating any dorm. It is a great reminder that anywhere the grad goes, the world is theirs to take on.

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Stop in one of our shops and meet our graduates/staff members. They would love to help you choose the perfect gift!

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