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Nikki Haley comes to Colorado for Cory Gardner BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER
Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley came to AMG Bank in Greenwood Village on August 19 to speak to a group of 200 of the party faithful, most of whom were women, about why they should work hard to get in-
cumbent Senator Cory Gardner re-elected in 2020. Haley opened by telling the crowd that Gardner “understands the foreign threats that are out there, in North Korea, in Syria.” Gardner sits on the Foreign Relations Committee. She went on, “As a member of the Senate’s Business Committee, he understands what it means to regulate but not
over-regulate.” His membership, she pointed out, on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is very important to Colorado. She continued, “If we don’t fight for Cory, we will start to see all the regulations come back, the Green New Deal, and Medicare for all. We will lose our private health insurance. We will see the tax cuts (Tax Cuts
and Jobs Act of 2017) taken back.” Haley said she is often asked to speak for elected officials but doesn’t always say yes. She said, “I believe in Cory Gardner and I don’t want to see the Republicans lose the Senate.” She described the current condition in the nation’s capital as, “It has never been as toxic as it is
in DC right now. Cory Gardner has been named one of the most effective bipartisan senators.’ Gardner added, “The only way to find solutions is to find common ground to accomplish goals,” reminding the audience that he was rated the Continued on page 18
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Cherry Creek Schools starts off focused on innovation BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Nearly 100 people attended the Cherry Creek School Board’s first meeting of the 2019-2020 school year on August 12 at Campus Middle School (CMS), where
Assistant Superintendent of Career and Innovation Sarah Grobbel, showed us some of the new additions to the school before the meeting started. As outlined in the February 2018 Cherry Creek School District (CCS) report on the $250 million school bond approved in 2016, every CCS middle school was
Members of this year’s Cherry Creek School Board of Education are, from left to right, Kelly Bates, Vice President, Eric Parish, Treasurer, Scott Siegfried, Superintendent of Schools, Karen Fisher, President, and Janice McDonald, Secretary.
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Some innovative learning spaces are in regular classrooms with different, movable modular furniture.
allocated $750,000 “to collaboratively develop an approach to the systemic implementation on 21st century teaching and learning with their community.” At CMS, some of that money was used to design and furnish collaboration spaces for students throughout the school. These areas, called innovative learning environments, are intended to provide stimulation to students by placing them in a different, more comfortable environment than a traditional classroom setting. Furniture in these areas is colorful, modular, and movable. There are even seats that students can sit on from different sides. The areas are open and many contain large screen televisions material. Every middle school in CCS will begin the school year with completed innovation spaces available to all teachers to use with their students. In her report to the board and the community, CCS Board President Karen Fisher said, “Learning in all CCS middle schools is aligned with the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC).” CCIC is the district’s new high school located near Centennial Airport that is open to all CCS juniors and seniors offering seven different pathways focused on careers in industry and as a jump-start to higher education.
The pathways offered are health and wellness, transportation, hospitality and tourism, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure engineering, and IT & STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts/design, and mathematics). Fisher also noted another important program option, Cherry Creek Elevation, which provides part-time and full-time online class options for all CCS students. Not to be left out was the district’s newest charter school, Colorado Skies Academy (CSA), a charter middle school nearby CCIC, focused on aviation and aerospace, promising a “high-quality STEAM education, utilizing a rigorous project-based learning methodology.” CSA opened on August 19. CCS Director of Human Resources Joy Ross gave the board a report on this year’s new teacher orientation that took place on July 31. A new approach focused on the importance of teachers’ taking care of themselves, as well as their students. The orientation included yoga, massages, henna tattoos, and Starbucks coffee for new teachers, who, according to teachers’ union representatives present at the school board meeting, were very appreciative. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Voters likely to approve keeping extra TABOR revenue for schools and transportation
BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER In a survey conducted by Magellan Strategies between August 5 and 7, 54 percent of voters said they intend to vote yes to allow the state to keep extra revenue it would otherwise have to refund to taxpayers under the rules of the Taxpayer Bill
of Rights (TABOR). Thirty percent of voters said they would vote no on the measure and 15 percent were undecided. The ballot language requires that the extra money must be spent for public schools, higher education, roads, bridges, and transit. Referred to the voters by the Democrat-controlled state legislature, the question on the ballot this
November 5 asks voters to allow the state to permanently keep the extra revenue, to be used for the identified purposes in specific proportions. One-third of the extra money must be used for public schools and onethird must be used for higher education. The remaining one-third is to be spent on the combined category of roads, bridges and transit.
Rep. Crow hosts forum on impact of climate change on public health CONTRIBUTED BY REP. JASON CROW
Rep. Jason Crow was joined by health and environmental professionals for a forum on the impacts of climate change on public health at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus. The conversation centered on how climate change is already impacting our families’ health in Colorado. It also stretched beyond the state’s borders, to national and international issues, like standing up to special interests in Washington and upholding America’s commitment in the Paris Climate Agreement. During the forum, Rep. Crow spoke about his work in Congress to protect Colorado’s environment and families. “Community conversations like this are vital to finding solutions to the threats that climate change poses. It’s time for Congress to lead on climate change
and pass legislation that will protect our communities and children,” Rep. Crow said. In Congress, Rep. Jason Crow works to lead on climate issues, ensuring that America takes action to curb climate change and reduce its impacts. He introduced the Military Installation Resilience Assuredness (MIRA) Act to help address the impacts of climate change on our national security. It would require large military installations to assess the risks posed by climate and extreme weather. His bill language was incorporated into the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 earlier this year. Rep. Crow also introduced the SAVE Energy Act to promote home energy efficiency and save families money. He was a cosponsor of and voted for H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which ensures that the United States complies with its obligations in the Paris Climate Agree-
ment. Rep. Crow works with other climate champions as part of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus to find solutions to environmental issues. Tuesday’s panel included Congressman Jason Crow; Dr. James L. Crooks Ph.D., M.S., Associate Professor at the Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at National Jewish Health, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Epidemiology at Colorado School of Public Health; and Dr. Deserai A. Crow, Associate Professor and Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Concentration at the School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver; Dr. Katherine Dickinson, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Colorado School of Public Health; and Ean Thomas Tafoya from Colorado Climate Organizer for Green Latinos and CoChair of Colorado Latino Forum.
The results of the survey varied widely by party affiliation, with 72 percent of Democratic voters surveyed saying that they intend to vote yes compared with only 32 percent of Republicans. Said Magellan, “It is important to note that this question was weighted based upon past odd-year election voter turnout demographics where Republican respondents make up 36% of the sample, Democrats 34% and unaffiliated voters 29%.” Magellan further explored voters’ overall opinion of TABOR. They found that a plurality of 46 percent of Colorado voters have a favorable opinion of TABOR, while 36 percent view it unfavorably and 18 percent have no opinion on it. The 46 percent who favor TABOR say the primary reason they support it is “it is a check on government spending, holding elected officials accountable and requiring them to explain big spending decisions.” The 36 percent of respondents who do not support TABOR believe that it has had a negative impact on our state being able to provide adequate funding for public education, transportation and other government services. Magellan found that 62 percent of respondents support the primary TABOR component that requires voter approval for tax increases. Only 26 percent oppose requiring voter approval for tax increases and 12 percent have no opinion. For that reason, Magellan doesn’t see TABOR being fully repealed anytime soon. On that specific question, Magellan got a yes for full repeal
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of TABOR from only 36 percent of respondents, while 48 percent said no and 18 percent were undecided. Magellan also explored voters’ feelings about refunding excess revenue as required by TABOR versus allowing the state to keep it even when the purpose of retaining it was not specified. (It is specified in Proposition CC). To that question, 47 percent of voters said yes, 39 percent said no, and 13 percent were undecided, seeming to confirm voters view of the primary importance of TABOR as a control against new or increased taxes. Asked about their overall opinion of TABOR without addressing its various components, 60 percent of Republicans had a favorable opinion of TABOR, while 32 percent of Democrats viewed it positively, along with 47 percent of unaffiliated voters. Magellan Strategies is a Louisville CO-based polling and survey research, campaign consulting, voter modeling, and digital marketing firm. Its CEO David Flaherty has been involved in Republican politics since 1992, having worked in Washington DC for 14 years at the Republican National Committee, Americans for Prosperity (described most often as libertarian/ conservative), and the US House of Representatives. The survey was done via telephone and online by contacting 500 Colorado voters deemed likely to cast ballots in the 2020 general election. It has a margin of error of +/- 4.38% at the 95 percent confidence interval. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Owning a newspaper is much like owning a dairy or a motel. The cows have to be milked morning and night and the beds have to be made and the rooms cleaned every day. In the newspaper world we constantly have deadlines and headlines because the news never stops occurring. The Villager goes to press Tuesday afternoon and we start working on the weekly edition every Friday, continuing to Monday, and the final wrap on Tuesday afternoon. We bend over backwards to get Monday night council meetings into the newspaper Tuesday morning. We take legal notices for public hearings, if necessary, on Monday.
I’m going to reverse the sequence of events this week starting with this past Monday morning. Gerri and I returned from a weekend reunion for classes of the 1950s and 60s from Moffat County high school in Craig, Colorado. For newcomers that is in far, far, away N.W. Colorado where and the deer and antelope still play like in the song, “Home on the Range.” Railroad titan David Moffat built his railroad as far as Craig and then ran out of money, so Craig was the end of the line that was heading west to Salt Lake. Historic U.S 40 that runs right through the center of Aurora still winds its way to Craig over Berthoud Pass, Winter Park, over Rabbit Ears Pass, thru Ski Town
The beauty of a weekly newspaper is that the news is relatively fresh--and in more detail--than some of the radio or television stories. We deal with local news about the schools, city council meetings and non-profit events raising funds for worthy causes. We run obituaries on people who we know and who live in the area. Wedding engagements are very welcome. One of our favorite news items is where a son or daughter is going to college or enlisting in a military branch of service. We offer a discount on subscriptions for local high school graduates going far away to universities, making the local paper feel like a letter from home.
USA Steamboat Springs, then passing thru Craig onward to Vernal, Utah and beyond. The graduating class of 1959 hosted the event and it was well attended with receptions at the historic Moffat County Museum and the restored Luttrell Barn at the fairgrounds. Sadly, 37 members of the class have left this earth, leaving their classmates to carry on without them. Dick Winder’s name resounded with us because we purchased his parent’s home as our first residence. Winder’s Uncle developed “Magic Mountain” in Golden back in the 1960’s. He was a stellar athlete and became a very successful football coach in Texas and ended his career coaching at Oklahoma State. The drive to Craig was spec-
There are 16,000 weekly newspapers in America serving local communities. It is true that we have lost about 1200 newspapers in recent years, but in Colorado there is a weekly or daily newspaper in almost every community across the state. They rarely change ownership and report news in communities daily or weekly without missing a beat. We have to deal with the postal service; in some areas the deliveries are great, others slower. If you have slow delivery put a note in your mailbox, it does help to alert your mail carrier to deliver the legal newspaper to your box as first-class mail. We mail the papers on Wednesday afternoon and Mort always gets his newspaper Thursday afternoon.
I have great admiration for the TV news crews who go on the air live night after night. Aristea Brady has deep Craig roots, was raised in Greenwood Village and is on the air nightly. Her grandfather, Harry Kourilis, and my father owned neighboring ranches. She is related to retired Colorado Supreme Court Justice Becky Koulis, daughter of Governor John and Ann Love. The world is so large, yet so small. Newspapers help bring our cities and neighborhoods closers together to deal with life’s many challenges. Freedom of the press is very meaningful to our communities, state and nation.
tacular with mountain flowers in bountiful full bloom and the hills still in springtime green. Usually this time of year the grass has turned brown and we can thank the summer rains and deep snow for restoring our lakes and reservoirs Denver Lion Mel Tewahade, Aurora civic leader accompanies Fitsum back to abundance. Arego, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Reunions are very the U.S. and Birhanemeskel Abebe memorable and not to Segni, Consul General as they visit the be missed. 30,000 Ethiopians living in Aurora. They *** presented to Bob Sweeney a presidential Having said all certificate to the Denver Lions Club that, Monday morning for a delegation that took over 1200 eyeglasses to Ethiopia last spring. started with a bang with meeting Fitsum member Mel Tewahade, Infinity Arego, Ambassador of Ethiopia to the United States, Wealth Management, and Birat the Heritage Eagle Bend Golf hanemeskel Abebe Segni, Club in Aurora. He was escorted Continued on page 6 by fellow Denver Lions Club
Emotional emotions – when your kids first start school
“Sunrise, Sunset, Swiftly Fly the Years” Yes, it is that season of the year again – too early for the leaves to change colors, too warm to wear a sweater, but cool enough to send shivers down your spine. For instance, you realize the yellow school bus that stopped across the street to pick up your neighbors little one – who at least used to be a little one – signifies the start of another school year. “Sunrise, Sunset, Swiftly Flow the Days” Indeed, they flow so swiftly that we may not recognize that the basic roots of our society have changed right before our eyes. The social and emotional changes in our Country’s way of life have been quite drastic since 1971 when my daughter Lori gripped her mom’s hand as she passed through the doors on her first day of school. “One Season Following Another – Laden with Happiness and Tears” When my father’s generation, my generation, and even my
daughter’s generation were chil- face as we walked through the dren, going off to kindergarten yard and corridors of the school. was a major transition for parents She never took her eyes off of and children alike. me, and never said a word. Then BY MORT This took place at came the moment to put REMARKS MARKS age five, but it is difher in a line and leave ferent today, because her. of changing family I remember that I patterns. Today there tried to be nonchalant are more women in as I walked away, but the work force, and I quickly hid behind a a growing number of pillar – she had never single parent families, taken her eyes off me. both of which have brought forth She just looked and looked, and the need for special children care I could see that her eyes filled services. up, but because I was bigger, my As a result of this change, eyes filled up even more. What more and more children are an ordeal! beginning school in the form of Yet I knew that all any of us Head Start, day care, and nursery ever really needed to know about schools at the very early age two how to live, and what to do, we and three. learned in kindergarten. Wisdom Sadly, and unfortunately, these was not learned in graduate parents are missing out on that school, but right there in the sandspecial ritual day when their five box at elementary school. We learned to share everyyear old first starts kindergarten at public school. That day is one of thing. Play fair. Don’t hit people. the most stirring moments in the Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. experience of a parent. Don’t take things that aren’t I still remember leaving my daughter Elise all dressed up with yours. Say you’re sorry if you hurt somebody. Wash your hands a look of bewilderment on her
before you eat. And warm cookies and milk are good for you. (at least they were in my days). Take a nap every afternoon. When you go out into the world, watch for traffic, hold hands and stick together. “Sunrise, Sunset-Sunrise Sunset-I Don’t Remember Growing Older? When Did They?” It’s at times like this that I realize that now everything is further away- it is twice as far to my office from the kitchen table than it used to be, and even though today’s books and newspapers are using smaller print, there is no sense in asking anyone to read aloud, because everyone speaks in such a low voice that you can hardly hear them. In this changing world, I’m sure the lessons and teachings of Dr. Spock have been modernized, but one of his fundamental instructions still remains true: “Hold your children very close and then let them go. There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of them is roots, the other wings.”
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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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America needs locally owned papers The once powerful Gannett media company - publishers of the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader, Des Moines Register, USA Today and 106 other mostly daily newspapers – has announced it will merge with Gatehouse Media. Gatehouse is reported to own 156 dailies across America. Of course, it isn’t really a merger; Gannett is being assumed by Gatehouse. Both companies have seen steady growth through acquisitions during recent years, but neither is doing well financially. By combining into one company, the new organization should see huge savings in operational costs and possible increases in advertising revenue. Gatehouse, traditionally, operates with less staff than Gannett and is known for cutting staff whenever it buys an additional publication. Gannett moved mostly away from a focus on the printed newspaper a year and a half ago, putting emphasis on producing its digital products. Both Gannett and Gatehouse, which is owned by New Media Investment
Group, are both believers in consolidated management and minimum local operating expenses. With the new firm’s emphasis on an information network dedicated to fewer locally printed pages and less publication days, the plan is to expand the company’s overall digital presence. The hope is to reduce costs through centralized accounting, production and editorial centers and increase national advertising revenue through expanded multi-city readership. But the digital content will most likely be built around general interest national news, sports and features – think CNN and USA Today – and reduced coverage of hometown news important to local voters and taxpayers. The rumor is the new firm will probably shed itself of many of their small, less-profitable, weekly publications. That might be good news for those interested in investing in and upholding the local hometown newspaper. There is a need for locally managed community newspapers. But operating a small, local weekly
paper has become financially difficult. Many local communities no longer have a retail base large enough to support a local paper. The national Democratic Party appears to be responding to this cultural change in a way that could be dangerous to the future of both local and national media. In a recent on-line article, David Uberti reported one of the Democratic party’s largest Super PACs, Priorities USA, is reported to be underwriting a $100 million effort to boot President Donald Trump from office. The PAC hopes to do it with a flood of one-sided digital information messages in key swing states that have lost numerous local newspapers. Four “news” outlets staffed by Democratic operatives will publish state-specific information across social media in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Wisconsin. They’ll also boost content to independent sources. The message will be Trump’s economy isn’t working for them. “This should be covered
The slippery slope of Red Flag laws
An old proverb states, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Is Colorado’s “Red Flag Law” passed in April of this year a good example of this? On the wake of several recent large-scale shootings, these laws have become more popular, and are even being considered on a national level. Colorado’s red flag law allows family or others to petition a court to have someone’s firearm’s seized based on demonstrating that said person poses a danger based on the “preponderance of the evidence”, meaning just more than a 50/50 chance of accuracy. Once the court seizes someone’s firearms, the gun owner must then demonstrate to a much higher burden of proof, “clear and convincing evidence”, that they do not pose a threat. In other words, they are guilty until they prove themselves innocent, not the judicial standard in America. A disgruntled ex-spouse, neighbor, or coworker with a grudge against a legal and law-abiding gun own owner is enough to trigger a red flag law, without any input of mental health professionals assessing the accused’s state of mind. Such laws violate three amendments within the Bill of Rights, casting the Constitutional validity of
red flag laws into question. These laws usurp the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms, the Fourth Amendment’s protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, and the Sixth Amendment’s BY BRIAN C. right of the acJOONDEPH cused to a speedy and public trial. The premise is that those who are mentally ill are more prone to violence. Yet research shows only 4 percent of violence in the US as attributed to mental illness. Given that 1 in 6 Americans take antidepressants or other psychiatric drugs, a large swath of the population can be accused of posing a threat under a red flag law, without adequate justification. Then there is the recent media narrative of labeling political opposition as “racism” or “white supremacy”, painting President Trump and his supporters as terrorists or members of hate groups. The Southern Poverty Law Center, quick to identify any right of center group as a hate group, has identified such to include white nationalist, male supremacy, Christian identity, and anti-immigrant. Is it a stretch to believe that under a red flag law, a white Christian male gun owner, who is against open borders, is considered a threat? And
under such logic and should have their firearms confiscated? Far-fetched you say? Ask Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop how far the Colorado state government was willing to go in harassing and threatening an individual for exercising his freedom of religion by declining to decorate a cake celebrating a same-sex wedding or gender transition. Fliers calling for “death camps for Trump supporters” recently turned up at various locations on Long Island this month. Climate warriors, such as Bill Nye, are “open to criminal charges and jail time for climate change deniers.” If sentiment toward conservatives is that they are criminal and pose a clear and present danger to society, why wouldn’t political opponents want to confiscate their firearms? All the Democrat and media talk of “white supremacy” is a clever way to paint half the American population with a broad brush as potentially dangerous, setting the stage for applying red flag laws in a discriminatory manner. The “right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” is an important bulwark against an overzealous or tyrannical government. Red flag laws are a “feel good” measure against gun violence but represent a slippery slope toward gun confiscation.
by local news(papers), but local news is dying,” Priorities USA Communication Director Josh Schwerin said. Between 2004 and 2018, an average of 130 newspapers closed each year across the country, according to Penelope Muse Abernathy, a University of North Carolina professor who studies “news deserts.” That number increased to about 200 last year, with affected areas tending to be “much poorer than average, less educated, and much older,” she said. But news generated and re-
ported by any source with an agenda is not a good thing for our nation or our individual rights and freedom. It is important that local community papers survive if we are going to keep balance and consensus in our communities and across our nation. Let us hope those who still believe in the printed word, easy to post on the refrigerator and paste in a scrapbook – and capable of challenging wrong and encouraging right, will live long past the death rattle suggested by our competitors. Peter Wagner is the founder and publisher of The N’West Iowa Review and Okoboji Magazine
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Barbwire Bob Consul General of the F.D.R. of Ethiopia serving the Western region of the United States, and Daniel Teguo of the Aurora Global Organization of Health Education. There are 30,000 Ethiopians living in Aurora and 1.5 million residents in the United States. They are largely Christians, well-disciplined and hardworking, and assimilating into America culture at a rapid and successful rate. The Ambassador spoke to an audience of 1500 residents Saturday evening on his American tour of 12 cities in 100 days. He is promoting tourism, industry, and trade. Ethiopian coffee is one of the best coffees in the world and served at many Starbuck locations. He presented to me, for the Denver Lions Club, a presidential certificate thanking the Lions for visiting his country and taking 1200 eyeglasses to rural areas of the country this past year. *** Monday afternoon Villager governmental reporter Freda Miklin covered the appearance of former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley at AMG National Trust Bank in Greenwood Village speaking on behalf of U.S. Senator Cory Gardner, candidate for re-election in 2020. She was
successfully moved to 2730 S. Colorado Blvd. next to the King Sooopers also attending a local fund- raising store. The menu is very creative and event later in the day. Freda was very has a French theme with excellent impressed, and you will find the com- onion soup. Pulcipher is a historian plete story elsewhere in this week’s who published the history of the old Villager. First National Bank of Denver. *** He owns a gold mine in Cripple I had coffee with Centennial Creek and last Wednesday attended Mayor Stephanie Peko and council the opening of the new mining exmember Kathy Turley at the Corhibit sponsored by Newmont Mining ner Bakery at SouthGlenn Tuesday that now owns the Cripple Creek morning talking about news coverage strip mines that are going strong challenges for this growing city of with the rising value of gold. He was at least 130,000 residents, stretching very impressed with the exhibit and across 14 miles from West to East. the mining is headed towards his I like to call Centennial the “Happy ten acres of deeded property with a City,” because they seem to get along gold mine shaft deep in mother earth. so well. Doris Truhlar covers that city He’s an active member of the Denver for The Villager and just suffered the Westerners Posse of writers and hisloss of her daughter. torians. The Corner Bakery Café *** is a very busy place and I While my wife tells me, saw Greenwood Village I go to too many luncheons, council member Dave Kerit is a fine place to meet and ber with many locals having have great discussions with their morning coffee. A very friends and new acquaingood place and the coffee tances. A real treat occurred was excellent, along with the Thursday noon at Del FresBob Pulcipher co’s while having lunch with good company, *** Wil Armstrong, owner of Three Tree Wednesday noon I joined one of Capital, located in Greenwood Vilmy longtime friends, Bob Pulcipher, lage. Wil and his family founded and for lunch at the Café De France that operated Cherry Creek Mortgage for over a decade in Cherry Creek. was located on Orchard road in the Bottom line, I knew of Wil from Marylyn Hickey complex. It has now Continued from Page 4
Arapahoe County needs your input Arapahoe County is one of the fastest growing counties in Colorado. And why wouldn’t it be? Our cities and communities feature some of the best quality of life our state has to offer. But accommodating that success, and the growth it brings with it, requires careful analysis of our current situation and a focus on what’s best for all our residents going forward. It means planning our future together.
my longtime friendship with his father, U.S. Senator Bill Armstrong, but I had never met him until lunch last week. He is a chip off the old block of his wonderful father. Bill Armstrong, in his final years, put Colorado Christian University on the map as one of the best Christian Universities in America with over 8,000 students and growing fast. Wil, on the CCU board of directors, ran for Congress against Mike Coffman 11 years ago and came in second in the primary election. That was his last bid for public service, and he has spent his time and energy developing his business enterprises. He related to me that our columnist Mort Marks, who he admires greatly, did not support him and endorsed Mike Coffman, who won the congressional seat, now the leading candidate for Mayor of Aurora. Armstrong perhaps should start a new political career in the State Legislature where his dad first became a State Representative from Aurora, rising to become one of the most influential Senators in Colorado and U.S. history. He does live in an open Republican Senate seat with the retirement of Senator Jack Tate. *** That’s not all, but enough for this week.
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LETTERS Coffman can make a difference for Aurora
If Aurora voters are looking for someone with the experience, leadership and determination to make a positive difference for Aurora, they should vote for Mike Coffman as their next mayor. As the former Aurora Fire Chief, I got to know Mike well. He cares deeply about our first responders and will make public safety his top priority. Mike’s background as a leader in the military, in business, and in government makes him uniquely qualified to lead our city as the next Mayor of Aurora. No other candidate running for Aurora Mayor has the experience that Mike Coffman has in understanding how a large organization, like the Aurora Fire Rescue functions. Firefighters understand what sacrifice and dedication to duty really mean. So does Mike Coffman. He spent 21 years in the military. For Aurora Mayor, it’s not a close call. Vote Mike Coffman. R. Mike Garcia Former Aurora Fire Chief
The most influential person in South Metro Denver
My vote for the most influential person in Arapahoe County would be Mr. Bob Baker, who happens to be the South Metro Fire District Fire Chief. More important than the sheriff or the mayors of the municipalities that have turned their fire departments over to South Metro? Absolutely! And South Metro includes parts of Douglas and Jefferson counties. You see, the sheriff and the cities, etc. are governed by statutes and laws. Not so for the Fire Chief. South Metro can make their own rules. About the middle of June, The Villager had an article regarding the cancellation of the June Block Party in downtown Littleton. The cancellation was the result of the ridiculous restrictions that South Metro saddled the Littleton Downtown Merchants Assoc. with. And the restrictions were only given to the Merchants Assoc. about two weeks before the planned event. Inquiries to South Metro about where the statutes, regulations, etc. could be located, fell on deaf ears. Many Momma and Papa arts and craft people had already geared up for the event, as did the restaurants and bars. The Block Party is one of the biggest revenue generators of the year. The city lost sizable tax revenue. No consideration for those that had already bought into the event. This past Thursday evening, I went to the Littleton Elks Lodge for bingo. The bingo had to be canceled due to lack of participants. The Elks have a parking lot behind their lodge with 40-50 parking spaces. But they were setting up an awning tent in the back of the lodge for Friday evening’s outside band, a kickoff to Littleton’s Western Welcome Week, to include a pig roast. On Thursday evening, since this awning tent had been setup on a small portion of the lot, South Metro says that they could not use the rest of the lot for automobile parking. Why you ask? Beats me. The View House restaurant also uses an adjacent lot, that was full, had to have lost considerable revenue. South Metro has a budget of approximately $127 million and that isn’t much when you consider that it requires 3-4 vehicles and about 8-10 firemen for every sprained ankle. No one seems to know where the exorbitant permit fees go, that are now being charged. To the city or to South Metro? Is there any accountability? Jack O’Rourke Centennial
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Rocky Mountain Public Media announces $1 million donation from Koelbel and Company CONTRIBUTED BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC MEDIA
Rocky Mountain Public Media is pleased to announce it has received a $1 million gift from Koelbel and Company, a family-owned real estate development firm and supporter of community education and cultural organizations, to fund the Koelbel KUVO Studio in its new headquarters, the Buell Public Media Center in Denver’s Arapahoe Square. Rocky Mountain Public Media is Colorado’s largest statewide, member-supported, multimedia organization and parent of Rocky Mountain PBS and KUVO. With the move to the Buell Public Media Center in 2020, Koelbel will join the long list of legacy investors in KUVO who have been instrumental in the preservation and celebration of jazz in Colorado. The current KUVO broadcast studio, which was originally named after KUVO founder Flo Hernandez-Ramos – will now be the new Koelbel KUVO Studio. In honor of her
indelible mark on Colorado, and on KUVO, Rocky Mountain Public Media will be naming the new KUVO community reception space after Hernandez-Ramos. The Hernandez-Ramos and Koelbel families were recognized for their KUVO support on Aug. 10 at Live at the Vineyards 2019 at Balistreri Vineyards, a fundraising event featuring Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, a wine tasting, gourmet meal and silent auction. “We have a proud 33-year history of cultural influence in Colorado, and this generous gift from Koelbel and Company carries forward KUVO’s legacy of family support for jazz in our community,” said Amanda Mountain, president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media. “The Koelbel family’s long history of community investment through generations of philanthropy makes them a perfect partner for KUVO. Their investment continues the founding vision of KUVO as a central venue for jazz set by
the Hernandez-Ramos family more than three decades ago.” Since its founding, Koelbel and Company has focused on responsible corporate citizenship and maintains a philosophy that investment in the community, state and country builds a foundation for the future. It has a long history of supporting education and culture in Colorado and is committed to these ongoing causes. “Education and cultural advancement have been Koelbel family priorities for decades. We have a great appreciation for the impact of KUVO in the Denver - and larger - community. Supporting this cultural gem is a natural extension of our philanthropic mission,” said President and CEO Walter A. “Buz” Koelbel. “We look forward to partnering with KUVO and RMPBS to further their cultural and education impact in Colorado and beyond – for many years to come.” KUVO’s founding dates to 1983 when Hernandez-Ramos, along with her family and
numerous volunteers, started fundraising and organizing a new radio station that would be a bilingual service by and for Latinos in Colorado. KUVO hit the airwaves on 89.3 FM in 1985, with Hernandez-Ramos serving as the station’s general manager for 23 years and host of the station’s signature show, Cancion Mexicana, featuring Latin artists. “It is inspiring to see such growth and innovation in the radio station I began organizing more than thirty years ago out of my living room,” Hernandez-Ramos
said. “the Hernandez and Ramos families and I were pleased then to promote culture through Mexican music, Latin jazz, salsa, R&B and more, and I am thrilled to see the Koelbel family’s support for KUVO’s future sharing multicultural music in a state-of-the-art facility benefitting all Coloradans.” With Koelbel and Company’s $1 million donation, the Buell Public Media Center’s $34 million capital campaign has $2.5 million left to raise to reach its goal. Construction of the building at 21st and Arapahoe began in November, with completion expected in early 2020. To follow the construction of the Buell Public Media Center, visit http://www. rmpbs.org/capital-campaign/.
South Metro Denver Realtor Association presents check to Purple Heart Homes CONTRIBUTED BY THE SMDRA
The South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association (SMDRA) recently presented a check to representatives of Purple Heart Homes, a charitable organization that helps disabled veterans by adapting, modifying or building on to existing homes to ensure greater mobility and comfort. The check was presented by members of SMDRA’s Charities and Community Involvement Committee (CCIC) during the association’s weekly Metro Market Pulse Meeting held on August 9, 2019 at SMDRA’s Littleton headquarters. Marcel Savoie, Chairman of the Board and the Charities Committee, presented a $3,000 check to Tiffany Fleming, board member of Purple Heart Homes Front Range Chapter. “Purple Heart Homes is dedicated to helping our disabled heroes in a variety of ways and we are proud to help such a worthwhile endeavor,” said Savoie. “From building a ramp for a veteran of World War II, to providing home ownership opportunities to
younger veterans, the charity’s programs are designed out of necessity to fulfill specific needs. I urge our members and the general public to support Purple Heart Homes.” Purple Heart Homes, a 501(c)3 public charity, was founded in 2008 by John Gallina and Dale Beatty, two wounded combat veterans. After serving their country and suffering injuries in Iraq in 2004, Gallina and Beatty returned to their community and received a warm welcome and grateful appreciation for their service. The veterans are on a mission to care for other service-connected disabled veterans by providing homes that are substantial in function, design, and quality fit for the men and women who served America in conflicts overseas. Purple Heart Homes is also be the beneficiary of SMDRA’s Diamond Circle Silent Auction held in conjunction with the association’s annual Diamond Circle Awards celebration, SMDRA’s biggest event of the year with more than 650 REALTORS and affiliates attending the April event. For more information on Pur-
ple Heart Homes and to make a donation, please visit online at www.purplehearthomesusa.org. REALTOR members of SMDRA subscribe to the National Association of REALTORS’ strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, which is dedicated to protecting consumers in the real estate transaction. The code requires REALTORS to identify and take steps to eliminate practices which may damage the public or which might discredit or dishonor the real estate profession. As local business owners and residents, REALTORS are vested in building healthy and vibrant communities across the country. SMDRA members have made extraordinary commitments to improving the quality of life in their communities through volunteer work and by supporting a variety of charitable organizations. For more than 70 years, SMDRA has provided real estate professionals with the resources they need to help them grow and prosper in the real estate business. For more information, visit www.smdra.com.
Get In the Pool “A year from now, you’ll wish you started today.” – Karen Lamb, Author
Over the past several months I’ve been writing about essential steps that go into creating your Financial Road Map. If we merely think about our needs and goals instead of taking concrete steps to make them a reality, they simply can’t happen. Taking action is challenging for all of us. I have a gym about 40 steps down the hall in the building we’re temporarily living in while our home is being
remodeled. And I’m paying for two additional gym memberships. Guess what? There is no exercise benefit to having three gyms available to me, unless I get off my tail and use them! A few years back, a close friend trained for and successfully completed an Ironman Triathlon. He told me that training for the running and cycling portions were not a problem. But swimming was challenging for him. He kept procrastinating on the swimming training. So he decided to read a book on it, watched a
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“Get. In. The. Pool.” Odds are, you already know what your next steps ought to be regarding designing and managing a successful financial plan. What are you avoiding? Get in the pool…one toe at a time. In my columns this year, I’ve taken you through the Values Based Financial Planning process, step by step: 1. Get to know yourself: explore your values. 2. Discover and define your goals: put details and dates in place to get you started. 3. Benchmark where are you today, so you can get to where you want to go.
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Back-to-school checklist: car seats and booster seats CONTRIBUTED BY CDOT
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As parents and children gather their back-to-school supplies, Car Seats Colorado is reminding parents and caregivers about the most important school supply that may not be on their lists — car seats and booster seats. Reducing the rate and severity of crashes for young people supports CDOT’s Whole System — Whole Safety strategy, which aims to reduce fatalities and injuries and “bring everyone home safely.” Car Seats Colorado, a partnership of the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol, is offering a quick list to keep kids safe and avoid serious injury in a crash. 1. Carpooling? Make sure the designated drivers know the correct seat for everyone’s children. All drivers should know how to install the seats, and secure every child, correctly. Every car and booster seat model is different, and different vehicles may have varied installation procedures. Check the car seat manu-
facturer’s recommendations for every seat in the car. 2. Resist the kid peer pressure. If your child is reaching the upper limit of a booster seat, they may try to talk you out of using it because their friends don’t use one. Resist the temptation — if your child isn’t big enough, using a seat belt alone can cause serious harm in a crash. 3. Get help from the experts. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), three out of every four children are secured incorrectly. Even the most diligent parents can miss something when it comes to proper installation and correct seat size and fit. Back-toschool is an excellent time to visit a car seat check station and have car seats checked by a licensed child passenger safety technician. CarSeatsColorado.com has a list of check stations statewide. 4. Items in a vehicle can act
as deadly projectiles in a crash. Hockey skates, heavy textbooks, and especially unbuckled passengers can cause serious injury during a crash. Imagine a heavy book, or another person, colliding with a passenger at 40 mph. Secure all heavy or sharp objects in the trunk or rear of the vehicle at all times. And make sure every person is wearing their seat belt — even on short trips. 5. Always check for recalls. Every year, multiple car and booster seat models are recalled due to manufacturing or design flaws. For example, some latches are within reach, and too easy for the child to unbuckle. Check every year whether your car or booster seat has been recalled, and always register the seat when purchasing a new one. Be cautious of seats that you inherited from friends or purchased used online. Look on the NHTSA car seat recall database to find out if a car seat or booster has been recalled.
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in the Observatory Park neighborhood, Observatory Row provides a maintenance-free lifestyle in the geographic center of Denver and within walking distance of over 20 restaurants, shopping, entertainment and the Colorado Station light rail with access to the Denver Tech Center and Central Denver within 15 minutes. The townhomes themselves include features such as: • Designer kitchens with European design cabinetry and large islands. • Spacious open floor plans. • 10-foot ceilings in the living
room and kitchen area. • Hardwood floors and designer tile. • Private Patios with connections for a grill or firepit. • Select units include a rooftop patio and private dog runs. LivSotheby’s is familiar with the Observatory Row homes as it is finishing the sell out for the same developer at Perry Row at Sloans, the most successful new home community in Denver over the past two years. More information regarding Observatory Row is available at www.observatoryrow.com.
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Melinda Luke Aging Gracefully Columnist
Do you know what your probiotic supplements are doing for your physical AND mental wellness?
Musings with Melinda
Could A Healthy Gut Make You More Responsive To Cancer Treatment? There’s another reason to celebrate the gut microbiome—a healthy gut might actually be able to save lives. According to scientists at the Lawson Health Research Institute, all it takes to strengthen your immune system is to improve your gut health, a process that we know is as easy as increasing your ingestion of probiotics and dietary fiber. How’s that for functional food? These Lawson Health Research Institute scientists are implementing a preliminary study that would discover whether a fecal transplant of a healthy microbiome can help patients with melanoma become more receptive to immunotherapy treatments. During immunotherapy treatments, patients take certain drugs to stimulate their immune systems in order to attack tumors in their bodies. A fecal transplant, according to these researchers, would make their immune systems more receptive to the drugs and, in turn, could help more people successfully fight their cancer. “We know that some people’s immune systems don’t respond well, and it seems to be associated with the microbes within your gut,” Michael Silverman, M.D., a Lawson associate scientist, said in a video filmed by the research institute. “The goal is to give people healthy microbes to replenish the microbes in their gut so that their immune system responds optimally, and they’re able to control the tumor.” These scientists are planning to study a sample of 20 melanoma patients who will each undergo a fecal transplant followed by rounds of immunotherapy. The results, if this study goes in favor of the transplants, will be groundbreaking for patients
with this deadly skin cancer. This research is especially exciting, as the scientists believe that these fecal transplants are not only partial to melanoma but could have significant effects for other cancers as well. “We’re one of the first in the world to study fecal transplants in cancer patients, Saman Maleki, Ph.D., another Lawson associate scientist, said in a news release. “This study is as cutting-edge as it gets with potential applications for multiple disease sites.” As if we needed another reason to improve our gut health, this research could have great implications for the future of cancer treatment, allowing more people to have a higher success rate with immunotherapy. And although a fecal transplant is definitely a quick and effective way to completely transform the microbiome, there are other lifestyle changes we can make to ensure a healthy gut. Habits like upping your fiber intake or investing in top probiotics through a company called Amare could be an easier, less invasive way to strengthen the immune system before a fecal transplant becomes necessary. Plus, if you do end up needing immunotherapy treatment down the road, it’s a good place to start with an already strong and healthy gut microbiome. If you would like more information about the BEST Pre/Probiotic Plan for yourself or someone you love that I recently discovered, please contact me, Melinda Luke at 720-507-7534. You will not regret trying it!
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Having a GOOD Mood… it all starts in your GUT!
We have 100 trillion microorganisms across more than 10,000 different species (Microbiota) in our GI tract. Compare that to our 10 trillion human body cells and we are only 10% human! These microorganisms in our gut produce as much as 60-90% of our neurotransmitters involved in mental wellness, including dopamine and serotonin. The good bacteria that live in our gut can help our digestive system. But within the last couple of years, scientists have discovered specific probiotic strains can do so much more! What we are discovering is that probiotics can have benefits all throughout the body. They can be good for the skin or the brain or the heart or your muscles or your waistline. Each strain has a specific function! It’s not that one strain will do everything for someone and so that’s why it’s really important for someone when they’re looking for a probiotic to look on the back of the package to see what does this specific strain do? There are specific probiotics strains that can help fight bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. Others that are known for supporting the immune system, which may help fight off colds and flu. And recently specific strains have been researched and clinically proven to target mood states. The idea of helping people with depression and anxiety and stress, there are specific strains that help with those sorts of things because a lot of the neurotransmitters that are made in our body. Our serotonin and dopamine are actually made in our gut. And all of these probiotics are hungry for good food. It’s a lower-sugar high-fiber diet
that helps these products do their job. But get ready for the next big thing, pre-biotics supplements. Look to foods like asparagus, oatmeal, black beans, avocado to help pre-biotics do their job, as well. It’s especially important, as not everyone eats a stellar diet. If you choose the right ones, they can grow good bacteria and also starve out bad bacteria as bad bacteria will sometimes grow on sugar. Keep in mind, when you take them, and how much you take may differ depending on the supplement, so make sure to check labels for each strain. Most of us deal with stress daily. We try to mask it. We find ways to cope with it. We struggle to find our way around it. And now, stress levels are at an all-time high in our society. Stress comes with a whole range of problems including feelings of depression, brain fog, anxiety, and burnout, to name a few. For the longest time, many professionals in the wellness industry thought our brain was the foundation for stressful thoughts, but now we’re seeing a lot of the issues arise because of other reasons, such as poor gut health. The solution? Look for ways to rebalance the overall gut and work to optimize the gut-brain axis. Recently, Amare Global’s Chief Science Officer Dr. Shawn Talbott, and his team conducted a clinical study on this phenomenon regarding gut health. He discovered that we can feel a lot better (and lot less stressed!) if we improve and focus on our gut-brain axis. Casie Petersen is a founding Wellness Partner with Amare Global. You can contact her today for more information on optimizing your gut brain axis! She provides a FREE mental wellness assessment test.
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FLEURISH
ABOVE: Community Angel Award recipient Pat Robinson surrounded by Bessie’s Hope Founders Linda Holloway and Sharron Brandrup LEFT: Emcees Gayle Novak and Doug Tisdale, popular auctioneer RIGHT, ABOVE: Presenting Sponsors Sue and Rich Jones RIGHT: Warren and Helen Hanks with Presenting Sponsor LaFawn Biddle and Wayne Connell
Bessie’s Hope celebrates 25 Anniversary and honors Pat Robinson th
Linda Holloway, Sharron Brandrup and Marge Utne founded the nonprofit Rainbow Bridge 25 years ago that later became Bessie’s Hope, a living legacy to Linda’s grandmother, Bessie “Granny” Stephens, because of her tragic experience in a nursing home. The recent Bridge of Love Gala keeps part of that
original name and raises funds to bring generations together – especially matching atrisk youth with elders who might not otherwise have a visitation. Shockingly, 60 percent of nursing home residents receive no one-on-one visits. There was plenty of Texas spirit at the Marriott DTC. Linda’s 91-yearsyoung mom, Peggy Shelton
(Bessie’s daughter), was in from Wichita Falls. Sharron attended Texas Wesleyan. Both honoree Pat Robinson and presenting sponsor LaFawn Biddle are Texas natives. “My mother spent 13 years in a nursing home,” said honoree Pat. “We need to remember the forgotten.” The program was packed with touching testimonials and entertainment. Student Emily was thrilled to be a young visitor to the “treasure homes”
and Don, said of his fellow residents: “When they see the children, their eyes light up.” Doug Tisdale called the elders “age advantaged.” Linda Holloway sang a moving song written by her grandmother, but through her called “Remember me the way I was; but love me the way I am.” Gayle Novak, Ms. Senior America belted out her winning number from Mamma Mia with Crystal River. Then there was
ABOVE, LEFT: Patron Table Sponsor Doug and Linda McDonald, Lisa and Bruce McDonald ABOVE: Pat Robinson’s brother Dean Singleton and his wife Adrienne (standing) and Judi Wolf FAR LEFT: Ms. Colorado Senior 2019 Lori Adams and hubby Eric Cook RIGHT: Gayle Novak, Ms. Senior America 2019 LEFT: Holly Kylberg and Dave Barnes on the bridge from his Scenographics Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
dancing to Homeslice Band. Because Gayle Novak was Ms. Colorado Senior in 2018, Lori Adams is Ms. Colorado Senior 2019 and on the committee and Linda Holloway was Ms. Colorado Senior 2008, there were many former pageant winners on hand to assist making the evening a warm and beautiful success. Bessie’s Hope won a National Points of Light Award and Generations United Program of Distinction Award.
FLEURISH
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Alpha Gamma Delta fêtes Jennifer Mores at DAP President’s Tea
Traditionally, Denver Area Panhellenic (DAP) welcomes the incoming president with a late summer President’s Tea hosted by her sorority sisters. Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae hosted a delightful afternoon at The Falls Event Center for Jennifer Morse, marking her fourth year of the five years required to serve on the executive board. (It’s a commitment!) In addition to Alpha Gamma Deltas, past presidents, DAP delegates and other women’s fraternity presidents were invioted at share the celebration and launch the year. Executive Board Members are: Vice President Stacey Cummins – Alpha Xi Delta, Treasurer Maureen Rojas – Phi Mu and Secretary Jill LaCroix – Sigma Sigma Sigma and Delegate-at–Large Clara Tomsula - Alpha Omicron Pi. Denver Area Panhellenic has been celebrating sisterhood since 1908, currently represents alumnae from 23 fraternities for women and is a member of National Panhellenic Council (NPC) headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. DAP is also proud of its fundraising for student scholarships, philanthropy and programming and has won numerous national awards. At the Annual Awards Luncheon, Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds – Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta) was named DAP Woman of the Year and Barb Goettleman – Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappa) received the Alumnae Achievement Award. Mary Ellen Kutsenda Fitzsimonds is a graduate of Drake University, where she became a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and received a B.S. in Pharmacy. As a licensed pharmacist, Mary Ellen worked in Chicago at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center,
Children’s Memorial Hospital and Fujisawa Healthcare. Mary Ellen is a dedicated volunteer in her community. She has been a Girl Scout leader for 13 years and a Gold Award mentor for high school- aged Girl Scouts. She also served on the Chicago Girl Scout Council of 100.She has also been a Boy Scout troop committee member and merit badge counselor. Involved in her children’s schooling, she served in the PTA and community organizations. Mary Ellen has been actively involved in Theta since graduation. She was president of the Chicago North Shore Alumnae Chapter. She served the international fraternity as: Alumnae District Officer, Alumnae District President, 3rd Alternate NPC Delegate, Panhellenic Resource Officer and Fraternity Vice President Alumnae and Kappa Alpha Theta Trustee Vice President. She is currently a member of Denver Alumnae chapter and serves as Theta Foundation Liaison. Her husband of 31 years, Steve, and their boxer puppy, RJ, reside with her in Larkspur. They have two children and four grandchildren with one more on the way. Her hobbies include hiking, skiing and cheering for the
Left, Woman of the Year, Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds - Kappa Alpha Theta and right, Alumnae Achievement Award winner, Barb Goettleman – Kappa Kappa Gamma
Jennifer Mores and her Alpha Gamma Delta sisters Jacklyn Vanooyik, Holley McManus and Margaret McClure Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Chicago Cubs! Barb Goettleman graduated from Syracuse University where she was a Kappa Kappa Gamma. with a degree in journalism and continued her education at Colorado State University, where she earned her Early Education Director Certification. Beginning her career in broadcasting, she shifted into various educator roles
such as Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher. She has been an active leader in her community and was chosen as CEO/ President of Assistance League Denver, Inc. Other offices include: corresponding secretary of Colorado Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and vice president of PEO International (Chapter DJ of Denver), national district coordinator – National League, Inc. and chapter board member of Volunteers of America. She is a member of several other organizations. In each of the organizations she currently serves, she has been a long-time
volunteer, holding various positions of responsibility. By her Kappa Chapter, she is described as “the living example of civic and sorority leadership at its best as she constantly seeks ways to do good in Denver, for our Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity and for our National Panhelleninc Conference as a whole.” Scottie Taylor Iverson is an alumnae member of Kappa Alpha Theta, was Denver Alumnae Chapter’s Woman of the Year in 2005 served as president of Denver Area Panhellenic and was DAP’s Woman of the Year in 2011.
Treasurer Maureen Rojas – Phi Mu, President Jennifer Mores – Alpha Gamma Delta, Past President Renee Verspoor – Alpha Phi , Past President Joan Cohen – Kappa Kappa Gamma and Past President Barbara Foos – Alpha Gamma Delta
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91st Annual Littleton’s Western Welcome Week Grand Parade PHOTOS AND STORY BY STEFAN KRUSZE
The tradition, spanning generations, continues with Littleton’s Western Welcome Week Grand Parade. Grandparents and grandkids, along with parents, and in some cases great grandparents, came out to watch or even march in the parade. The streets of Littleton were overflowing with parade floats, marching bands and mobile music
floats ranging from country to classical along with classic cars, fire engines and farm tractors. The sidewalks were lined with people with some staking their best viewing spots with blankets and lawn chairs hours before the even parade started. In it’s 91st year, the parade and Western Welcome Week in its entirety emphasized the theme of “The Tradition Continues” to a tee, welcoming family and friends to one of Colorado’s most notable and popular events, which is sure to continue for many more generations to come.
Arapahoe High School Marching Band Drum Major.
Cherry Creek High School Marching Band.
Arapahoe Sheriff’s Deputies, School Resource Officers, Deputy J Englert and Deputy M. Edson showing off their bicycle patrol skills.
Cherry Creek High School’s Baton Twirlers Alexa and Hanah. Continuing the tradition in Western Style in the Children’s Parade are Hanah Svenkerud with Camden Svenkerud in tow, that one first place in the wagon division.
In it’s first appearance as Fire Engine or Ladder ½ the mini scale West Metro Fire Rescue engine was popular with kids of all ages including the adult children.
Colorado Taekwondo Institute marching and marshal arts style.
Cowboy Steve making his annual appearance.
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GV seeking Coloradobased sculptor
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Legendary Ladies take part in GV’s Village Read Greenwood Village was visited by six Legendary Ladies as part of the city’s Village Read Program. The Legendary Ladies is a non-profit performance group that dress in period costumes and share stories of historical women who made their mark on Colorado and the west. One of the main themes of this year’s Village Read book, “Rush” by Jamye Mansfield, is strong women of the west. Making an appearance at this event were: Lady Moon, Augusta Tabor, Dr. Susan Anderson, Josie Bassett, Anne Evans and Calamity Jane. The Village Read Program encourages the community to share the same book and come together for many events and presentations centered around themes from the book.
VILLAGE READ EVENT REMINDER AUG. 22 PANEL DISCUSSION KOELBEL LIBRARY 7 P.M. Join other readers to discuss the book “Rush” by Jayme H. Mansfield
The City of Greenwood Village seeks to purchase an existing piece of public artwork (i.e. original artwork that has already been completed) by a Colorado-based artist, to be placed at a specific site at the newly renovated Running Fox Park (5290 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111). The artwork should be completed and ready to install and should reflect the natural setting and solitude of the park. Running Fox Park is one of the many scenic sections of the Village’s trail system, providing recreational opportunities
for both park and trail users. This opportunity is open to all artists residing in Colorado. The City of Greenwood Village does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, or disability. The budget for this project is $20,000. Interested artists should apply using www. callforentry. org, Keyword: Greenwood Village. Deadline to enter is September 20th. For questions contact Chris Stevens, Cultural Arts Manager for the City of Greenwood Village, at 303-708-6110 or cstevens@ greenwoodvillage.com.
The City of presents
In 2014, a group of artists located in rural Greenwood Village joined forces to begin what is now known as the “Women of Steele Studio Tour”. These women had been surprised to learn that between them they had four active art studios within a few hundred yards of each other in a neighborhood of quaint equine beauty. The circumstances were ideal for an event that would celebrate these artists’ work and workspaces. Thus began their annual tradition of opening their art studios to the public for a day. Now in its fifth year, the studio tour has become a much-anticipated event with golf cart rides on dirt roads and guest artists exhibiting in hosted studios. This year the City of Greenwood Village’s Cultural Arts Program has partnered with these artists to encompass more neighborhoods and more artists. The studio tour takes place on September 7th from 10am to 6pm. There will be 8 open studios hosting 16 artists located throughout Greenwood Village. Studios include: Pat Aaron (Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor), Deborah Carlson (Glass Artist), Connie Dines (Photographer), Joellyn Duesberry (Painter), Jennifer Freeman (Painter), Amy Mower (Jewelry Artist) and Tina Suszynski (Sculptor). Guest Artists include: Susan Bell (Painter), Rita Derjue (Painter), Marie Foucault-Phipps (Glass Artist), Walt McGrew (Metal Artist), Mary Murphy (Jewelry Artist), Dan Telleen (Jewelry Artist), and John Wood (Painter). For more information and a map of studios go to www.greenwoodvillage.com/ culturalarts or call the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779.
SeniorChoices
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THE LAW
BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers, What are the duties of a Personal Representative under Colorado law? If you have been nominated as a Personal Representative (also known as an “Executor”) in a Will, you have the power, before you are appointed by the court, to carry out written instructions of the deceased relating to the body, funeral and burial arrangements. Although you may begin to protect the deceased’s assets, you should not remove or distribute any assets before opening the estate through the court and being appointed by the court, as Personal Representative for the estate. A Personal Representative has a duty to act impartially in regard to all parties to the estate.
Because of the requirement to submit a full accounting, it is permissible for a beneficiary in a Will to also act as the Personal Representative. You must treat all beneficiaries the same and you have a duty to administer the estate with care, making sure to put the interests of the estate before your own interests in the estate. As a Personal Representative, you are responsible for: • Collecting and inventorying the assets of the estate; • Managing the assets of the estate during the probate process; • Paying the bills of the estate, from estate assets; • Making distributions to the heirs or beneficiaries; and • Closing the estate after all of the above responsibilities have been completed.
Search for the will
The original Will is usually found in a safe place in the decedent’s home, a safe deposit box, or an attorney’s office. It is also possible that the Will was lodged with the court during the lifetime of the deceased, in which case, search for a Receipt from the court. Under the law, when the original signed Will is found,
it is to be lodged within ten days with the probate court in the county where the deceased lived. If you are only able to find a copy of the signed Will, it is still possible to offer it for probate and an attorney can help with this process. If no Will is found, an attorney can also help guide you through the probate process, which is called an intestate proceeding.
Entering the safe deposit box
Any person whose name is on the box may enter it at any time. An heir or beneficiary in a Will can ask the bank to search for the Will, a deed to a burial plot, or burial instructions. A bank representative will open the box in the presence of the heir or beneficiary, to remove any Will that is found. The bank will deliver the Will to the court by certified or registered mail or hand delivery, and you should ask for a copy. After the Will is filed with the court, the person nominated as the Personal Representative can file a Petition or Application with the court, to appoint him or her.
Search for other documents
The Personal Representative
is the court representative who has authority to search for any important documents, including at the home, office, place of business or any safe deposit boxes of the deceased. Meeting with an attorney, accountant, investment professionals and insurance agents is advised. Items to look for include: • Funeral and burial plans; • Safe deposit rental agreements and keys; • Will/Trust documents; • Nuptial agreements; • Life insurance policies or statements; • Pension, IRA, or retirement statements; • Income tax returns for the past several years; • Marriage, civil union, birth and death certificates; • Divorce papers; • Military records and discharge papers; • CD’s, bank statements, checkbooks and registers; • Notes receivable and payable; • Motor vehicle titles; • Deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, leases and title policies; • Stock and bond certificates and account statements; • Bankruptcy filings; • Partnership, LLC, or corporate agreements;
Is pet insurance a good idea for seniors on a budget? SAVVYSENIOR
ular in recent years. More than 2 Dear Savvy Senior, million pets are currently insured I own two dogs and a cat that I would do almost anyin the U.S. and Canada, thing for, but expensive according to the North veterinary bills put a American Pet Health Instrain on my budget. Is surance Association. pet insurance a good idea? How Pet Plans Works Older Pet Owner Pet insurance is acDear Pet Owner, tually very similar to BY JIM MILLER If you’re the kind of human health insurance. pet owner who would Pet policies typically do anything for their furry family, come with premiums, deductibles, including spending thousands of co-payments and caps that limit dollars on medical care, pet inhow much will be paid out annusurance definitely is an option to ally. But unlike people coverage, consider. Here’s what you should you usually have to pay the vet know. bills in full and wait for reimbursement from the insurer. Rising Vet Costs Pet policies vary greatly from The cost of owning a pet has basic plans that cover only accigone up in recent years. New dents and illness, to comprehentechnologies now make it possible sive policies that provide complete for pets to undergo sophisticated nose-to-tail protection including annual checkups and vaccinations, medical treatments for many spaying/neutering and death benelife-threatening diseases, just like fits. You should also be aware that humans. But these treatments don’t come cheap. That’s why pet pet policies typically don’t cover pre-existing conditions, and preinsurance has gotten more pop-
miums are generally lower when your pet is young and healthy. Costs for pet insurance will also vary by insurer and policy, but premiums typically depend on factors like the cost of veterinary care where you live and the age and breed of the pet. The average annual premium for basic accident and illness coverage was $516 per pet in 2017, while the average claim paid was $278, according to the pet health insurance association.
Shopping Tips
Major pet policy providers include the ASPCA, Embrace, Healthy Paws, Nationwide, PetFirst, Petplan and Trupanion. To help you shop and compare coverage and costs from pet insurers, go to PetInsuranceReview.com. If you’re still working, one way to pay lower premiums, and possibly get broader coverage, is to buy pet insurance through your employer, if available. Eleven percent of employers in the U.S. offer
What we really need to learn
We are breaking bread and sharing space with a diverse group of individuals from across the globe. They emanate from Canada, New Zealand, China, Philippines, India, United States, and all over Europe. The age group ranges from babies to the nineties. We are cruising across the Adriatic, the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas. People watching is rich. Parents with children, newlyweds, retirees, those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, empty nest status, and those honoring their wanderlust.
It is here that I celebrate our common humanity. The love of history around the world, the love for food, the magnificence of a sunrise or a moon reflecting its rays onto the ocean, the wonder of a stage magician, the laughter at the antics of a comedian and the majesty of a chamber orchestra. It is also here that I note how people treat one another. Those who have social intelligence wait until everyone on the elevator that needs to exit does so before they enter. Those who have manners
wait in line to get their turn. Those who are done with their meals leave the table and push in their chairs. Those who are done with the treadmill will wipe it down for the person coming behind them. Mealtime in the buffet is a study of the human condition. I watch how parents interact with their children. Most children are mannerly and sit and eat a meal with their parents. They talk, laugh and delight in one another. Parents are smiling and appear to enjoy being with their progeny. There are others that are constantly reprimanding their children to
pet health insurance benefits, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, and these plans are usually discounted.
Alternative Option
Many animal advocates think most pet owners are better off forgoing pet insurance and instead putting the money you would have spent on premiums into a dedicated savings account to pay for vet care as needed. Depending on the policy, pet insurance can cost $1,500 to $6,000 over the life of an average pet, and most pet owners will never spend that much for treatment.
Ways to Save
If you can’t afford pet insurance or choose not to buy it, there are other ways you can save. For example, many local animal shelters offer free or low-cost spaying and neutering programs and vaccinations, and some shelters work with local vets who are willing to provide care at reduced prices stay seated and to eat their food obviously exasperated at the constant activity. Still others have all the children on electronic devices, and no one is connecting. What I think about with the flurry of life going on around me is what we need to learn to be successful and to make the world a better place. Do we need to know math, science, history, languages and reading? Of course. However, in my opinion, watching 2200 people on a cruise ship interact in a variety of ways, here is what I think we really need to learn. We need to learn how to be kind, mannerly, and conversant. We need to honor others by being interested in their story. We need
• Unpaid bills; • Health insurance documents; and • Papers regarding fraternal organizations or professional societies (as these may offer death benefits to their members). In my next column, I will cover Informal vs. Formal Probate. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2019 Edition (Chapter 28: What to Do When Someone Dies, Aaron L. Evans, Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-the-Public/ Senior-Law-Handbook.
Donald Glenn Peterson Esq. Don Peterson Law Firm 1720 S. Bellaire St., Suite 530 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 758-0999 Fax: (303) 758-1091 E-Mail: dgp.lawoffice@att.net www.donpetersonlawfirm.com for low-income and senior pet owners. There are also a number of organizations that provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. To locate these programs, visit HumaneSociety.org/PetFinancialAid. To save on pet medications, get a prescription from your vet (ask for generic is possible) so you can shop for the best price. Medicine purchased at the vet’s office is usually more expensive than you can get from a regular pharmacy or online. Most pharmacies fill prescriptions for pets inexpensively, and many pharmacies offer pet discount savings programs too. You can also save by shopping online at a verified pharmacy like 1800PetMeds.com, DrsFosterSmith.com and PetCareRX.com. 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. to self-regulate and wait our turn. We need to learn social cues and how to treat others with dignity and respect. We need to be inclusive and caring. We need to clean up after ourselves and not leave trash anywhere. We need to share tissues for toilet paper in line if we know there is none in the stalls. We need to look out for one another, kind of like an international buddy system. How I wish we could take these basic lessons in decency and humanity across the globe. This is what is means to promote peace, dignity and unity right where we are. For information contact: joneen@myrelation shipcenter.org or check out www.myrelationshipcenter.org
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Three Cherry Creek School Board seats on November ballot BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
The 55,000 students and their parents in the Cherry Creek School District (CCS) are served by a five-person elected school board divided into geographic director districts designated by the letters A through E. On November 5, directors from districts A, B, C will be elected to four-year terms. Anne Egan announced her candidacy for district A director at the August 12 CCS school board meeting. Egan, a 20-year resident of director district A who has one child at Cherry Creek High School and three who have graduated from there, lives in Greenwood Village. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Denver. Her career history includes four years of service as Governor Roy Romer’s
education policy advisor. Incumbent District A Director Eric Parish is not running for re-election. He told The Villager that the travel demands of his job don’t allow him enough time to spend with his family and serve on the school board, so he has decided to step down after this term District B Director Janice McDonald, current CCS board secretary, has served on the board since 2015. She has announced her intention to seek re-election to the board. McDonald has lived in director district B since 1976. Her five children went through Cherry Creek Schools, with the youngest graduating from Overland High School in 1997. Her daughter-in-law, Claudine McDonald, previously held the district B director seat. A longtime volunteer while her kids were in school, McDonald says “I really want to strengthen community
involvement and….I want to focus on the achievement gap.” At the August 12 CCS board meeting, Angela Garland announced her candidacy for the vacant position of district C director. A mother of four, she said she is excited to work on the Cherry Creek Future Forward Initiative, recruiting and retaining teachers of color, focusing on mental health issues, and the safety and security of school campuses. She has volunteered on her kids’ PTCO and the Cherry Creek Community Legislative Network. District A, currently served by Director Eric Parish, includes the westernmost part of CCS. Its schools are Cherry Creek High School, West Middle School, Campus Middle School, and eight elementary schools: Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood, Heritage, Walnut Hills, Homestead, Dry Creek, Willow Creek, and Belleview,
Littleton Scavenger Hunt set for Sept. 7 CONTRIBUTED BY HISTORIC LITTLETON INC.
and ten elementary schools: Mission Viejo, Arrowhead, Cimarron, Summit, Sunrise, Independence, Indian Ridge, Meadow Point, Peakview, and Trails West, along with Heritage Heights Academy, a K-8 classic core knowledge charter school. In order to be a candidate for a position on the CCS school board, you must reside in the director district you wish to serve. You may pick up a candidate packet from CCS designated election official Sonja S. McKenzie at 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, who can be reached by phone at 720554-4373. A valid nominating petition with 50 signatures from eligible voters must be returned to designated election official McKenzie by 4:00 p.m. on August 30. The election will be held on November 5. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
Anschutz Medical Campus to screen documentary featuring Sue Klebold
The screening of American Tragedy: Love is Not Enough, a new documentary that follows Sue Klebold’s journey from realizing her son was one of the Columbine Shooters to her becoming a mental health advocate will occur on August 30. The film includes suicide loss survivors’ stories and professionals all agreeing on a need for a major paradigm shift away from reliance on therapy for mental illnesses toward a more proactive, universal approach to mental wellness. Indeed, as Klebold concludes, it was not love that was missing in her son’s life; it was an ability to cope with despair and suicidality. This topic is particularly urgent given that suicide is the leading cause of death for Coloradans between
Historic Littleton Inc. presents the 8th annual Historic Downtown Littleton Scavenger Hunt. Cash prizes include $300, $200, and seven $100 winners! This is a great way to learn Littleton’s history. Look for the historic photos with clues throughout the downtown historic district. The Scavenger Hunt begins and ends at Town Hall Arts Center on Sept. 7, where participants of all ages may purchase a $5 clue list any time after 11:00am. Clue lists must be returned to Town Hall by 3:00pm. At 3:00 all scavengers return to Town Hall for the prize drawings (you must be present to win) and to enjoy live music. For more information about Historic Littleton Inc. and the Scavenger Hunt, please visit www.hlinc.org.
St. Mary’s Academy student qualifies for U.S.A. Swimming Olympic Trials CONTRIBUTED BY ST. MARY’S ACADEMY
Sydney Silver, a rising senior at St. Mary’s Academy, has qualified for the 2020 U.S.A. Swimming Olympic Team Trials. Sydney recently competed at the U.S.A. Swimming Junior Nationals Championships (18 and under) at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. She placed 13th in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:02.68. The Team Trials is the meet U.S.A. Swimming uses to select the US Olympic Team for the 2020 Olympic Games. The Olympic Trials will be held June 21-28 at the Century Link Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Sydney will join the greatest swimmers from across the country at the 2020 U.S.
as well as charter school Cherry Creek Academy, an academically rigorous core knowledge K-8 charter school. District B, currently served by Director Janice McDonald, is in the northern part of CCS. It includes Overland High School, Prairie Middle School, and five elementary schools: Highline Community, Village East, Ponderosa, Eastridge, and Polton, along with the Challenge School, a K-8 magnet school for academically advanced and motivated students and the Joliet Learning Center, an alternative program for middle and high school special education students with significant emotional disabilities. District C, without a director since the resignation in May of former CCS board president Dave Willman, is in the middle of CCS, and includes Smoky Hill High School, Laredo Middle School, Horizon Middle School,
Olympic Team Trials in the quest to become a member of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team. “The U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials showcases our country’s greatest talent and sets the stage for some of the most riveting match-ups, dra-
matic finishes and timeless stories across our sport,” USA Swimming President & CEO Tim Hinchey III said. The eight-day Trials competition, which will feature approximately 1,400 swimmers, serves as the sole qualifier for pool swimmers on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Athletes will earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team roster at each of the eight finals sessions. Sydney trains with the University of Denver Hilltoppers under Coach Shawn Smith. She has been swimming for six years. She has verbally committed to swim for the University of Texas Longhorns starting in the fall of 2020.
the ages of 10 and 24. Since 2006, suicides have risen 70% and mental illnesses 52%. Status quo is not working. American Tragedy has been accepted into the Heartland International Film Festival, an academy award qualifying film festival. Screenings of American Tragedy: Love is Not Enough, will be at 5 p.m. and 7:10 on Friday, August 30 at the Anschutz Medical Campus Theater, 13121 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, and will be followed by a discussion with Matt Mishkind, Sarah Davidon, Suicide loss survivor moms and Katherine Sellery and Lisa Sabey, the producer of the film. For more information or to attend the screening, contact producer Lisa Sabey at 720989-5624
We are hiring Nutritional Counselors Customer interaction and learning about various pet needs to assist with health and nutrition of cats and dogs! Interested people please come into Only Natural Pet at Cherry Hills Marketplace, 5900 S. University Blvd., Unit C-3 Greenwood Village, CO 80121 and ask for Joe or Joanie. Or call 303-993-1000. Full time and part time available.
Work in a fun environment helping people and their fur babies!!
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The Salvation Army: Ready to serve children in our community CONTRIBUTED BY THE SALVATION ARMY CENTENNIAL
Located at 3900 E. Arapahoe Rd in Centennial, The Salvation Army Centennial Corps offers many community programs to the long list of zip codes that they serve. You are likely familiar with the image of the Bell Ringers that appear near the holidays, gathering donations to fund The Salvation Army services throughout the year; BUT did you know that The Salvation Army also offers several programs designed to serve the children in these communities? Programs like our AfterSchool Program, Troops Program, and FREE Music Instruction Programs help The Salvation Army in working toward our mission of “Doing the Most Good” in the neighborhoods where we operate. Our goal with these programs is to offer children in the community a safe environment where they can be engaged in learning and enrichment activities, while making new
friends, and acquiring citizenship skills that will aid them in becoming active, caring members of their communities in the future. This Summer we had an exciting and successful Summer Day Camp Program and Vacation Bible School week that included upwards of 20 community child participants! The Centennial Corps is currently accepting enrollments for our After-School Program. You may contact Stefanie Rauen; Program Director at (303) 779-9662 or stefanie.rauen@usw. salvationarmy.org for more information or stop by to meet with a staff member and pick up a flyer or registration packet Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
After-School Program
Aug. 19th-May 22nd after school-6pm daily: We currently offer pickup transportation from four Littleton Public Elementary Schools including, Highland, Franklin, Mark Twain, and Sandburg Elementary school.
Enjoy fall in Central City at the Plein Air Festival CONTRIBUTED BY CENTRAL CITY OPERA
Central City Opera, in partnership with the Gilpin County Arts Association, announces the second annual Central City Plein Air Festival from September 27 through September 29, 2019. Twenty-two handpicked artists from around the country will travel to Central City for three days to paint fall landscapes and the architecture of this historic Colorado mountain town. Plein Air artists will be painting from sunrise to sunset within a two-mile radius of the Central City Opera House and will be stationed along Main Street, Eureka Street, up at the Central City Reservoir, Central City cemeteries and the Coeur D’Alene Mine. Visitors are invited to observe the artists, ask questions and experience Central City in autumn from an artist’s perspective. [Download a PDF of the full schedule] A variety of free activities for all ages will take place throughout the weekend, including the KidZone Drop In Arts Station between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Penrose House Lawn. Kids and families are welcome to express their creative energies in a fun and safe outdoor setting. On Saturday, Sept. 28 at
10:00 a.m., visitors on the Central City All-Access Tour will get to go behind the scenes in the Central City Opera House, Teller House and other historic properties not currently open to the public. At 12:00 p.m., watch artists create paintings in under 90 minutes at the Quick Draw Competition and purchase your favorite at the following Easel Sale. On Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2:00 p.m., The Gilpin Historical Society will lead the Bald Mountain Cemetery Tour, providing history on those who lived and died in Gilpin County long ago. The Plein Air Festival will culminate in an Exhibition, Sale and Awards Reception on Sunday, September 29 at 5:00 p.m. The artists’ paintings created throughout the weekend will be on display and available for purchase in the Gilpin County Art Association’s Washington Hall Gallery, located at 117 Eureka Street, Central City, Colo. The 2019 Central City Plein Air Festival Schedule of Events and artist biographies can be found at the Visitor Information Desk in the lobby of the Teller House, located at 120 Eureka Street and at www.central citypleinair.org. Proceeds from this event support Central City Opera and the Gilpin County Arts Association.
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SouthSTEAM SuburbanREC to host public hearing on budget HOMEWORK SNACK CONTRIBUTED BY SSPR to SSPR’s Director of Planning ment on the 2020 budget:
South Suburban Parks3900 and E. ARAPAHOE First Public Hearing, and Development Collins• 3PM-6PM RD •Brett MON-FRI Recreation (SSPR) will hold Wednesday, August 28 at 7 p.m. at South Suburban Parks and the first public hearing on its Second Public Hearing, Recreation, 6631 South UniverFor info/enrollment sity Boulevard, Centennial, CO call: 2020 budget on Wednesday, Wednesday, September 11 at 7 August 28 at 7 p.m. at Goodson 80121, or at BrettC@ssprd.org. p.m. Stefanie 303.779.9662 x1109 Label requests, “2020 South Recreation Center. The board Rauen Third and Final Public Hearing, Wednesday, October 9 at will outline SSPR’s major goals Suburban Budget.” Past SSPR budgets are avail- 7 p.m. and priorities for next year, For additional informaable online for review on the and citizens can provide input South Suburban Reports, Audits tion, call the South Suburban on desired projects and budget Administration Office at & Budgets page. priorities. The SSPR Board offers three 303.798.5131, Monday - Friday Citizens can also submit from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. their feedback by mail or email opportunities for public com-
Jewish Community Center announces annual award recipients CONTRIBUTED BY JCC DENVER
The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) announced that Gary Levine will be presented with the Robert E. Loup Hineni Award at the JCC Annual Celebration in October. Brooke Stern and Cassie Weinstock will receive the Gerald S. Gray Service and Leadership Award. The JCC Annual Celebration will be held on October 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Denver. “We are thrilled to honor Gary with the Robert E. Loup Hineni Award, along with Brooke and Cassie with the Gerald S. Gray Service and Leadership Award at our upcoming Annual Celebration,” said Lara Knuettel, chief executive officer of the JCC Denver. “All three individuals have gone above and beyond to ensure a successful future for the JCC and Ranch Camp for generations to come.” Gary has been a longtime leader and supporter of the JCC Denver. Brooke and Cassie have recently helped create the Ranch Camp Leader-
ship Council which will help ensure the vibrant future of the JCC Ranch Camp. Ranch Camp has been integral in shaping the lives of hundreds of youth and they are both extremely excited to translate their passion for Ranch Camp into resources to ensure its future.” In 2016, the JCC’s Hineni Award was renamed the Robert E. Loup Hineni Award in honor of Bob Loup and his dedication to philanthropy and volunteerism. The Hebrew word hineni translates to “Here I am Here I stand.” The award acknowledges local, communal leaders whose interests and support span an array of important agencies, recognizing those whose philanthropy and volunteerism has a local, regional and often global impact. Past recipients of the Robert E. Loup Hineni Award include Joyce Zeff (2011), Eddie Robinson and Dick Robinson (2012), Jordon Perlmutter (2015), Gary Wagner (2017), Michael Staenberg and the
Staenberg Family Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, The Mizel Family Foundations, the Sturm Family, and more than 30 additional donors (2018). The Gerald S. Gray Service and Leadership Award acknowledges volunteers who are dedicated leaders within the JCC Denver community. The award was named after two-time JCC Board President and long-time JCC board member, Jerry Gray, who spent nearly his entire adult life actively involved in Jewish life as a JCC community leader. The award was first presented to the past presidents of the JCC for their 90+ years of service in 2014, and to former chair and board member, Gary Wagner, in 2018. The JCC Annual Celebration will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver located at 1750 Welton Street in downtown Denver from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at https://www.jccdenver.org/ celebrate/.
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Rockies roll with 4-game win streak BATTERUP
Ending a long dry spell, an outstanding performance the Rockies swept the visiting by starter Jon Gray, who Miami Marlins in a 3-game held them scoreless for an series over the weekend impressive eight innings. The which extended their string of Marlins starter Sandy Alcanwins to four in a row. tara was also tough, That’s the longest holding the Rockies to streak the Rockies 2 runs in his 7 innings have enjoyed since an of work. The Rockies eight-game run from won 3-0. May 26 to June 2. Saturday’s rematch To begin the week, featured another fine they hosted the Aripitching performance, BY B.T. GALLOWAY zona Diamondbacks, this time by German losing the first two Marquez, who earned games but snatching a 7-6 win his 12th win of the season, allowing only 2 runs in 5 in Wednesday’s finale when innings. But the fireworks in Nolan Arenado hit a 2-run this 11- 4 win were ignited walk-off homer. by the Rockies hitters with a After a welcome day off surge of home runs by Trevor on Thursday, the Rockies seStory, Charlie Blackmon, Ian ries with the visiting Marlins Desmond and Ryan McMabegan on Friday night with
hon. Doubling down, second baseman McMahon hit 2 home runs, the 16th and 17th of his first full season. As a matter of fact, this was a week highlighted by his long balls. In the Diamondback series he hit a solo home run on Monday night and a 3-run homer in Wednesday night’s win. In the series with the Marlins, McMahon launched a crucial 2-run homer in Friday night’s 3 – 0 win., then added two solo homers in Saturday night’s offensive explosion. In Sunday’s finale, Peter Lambert continued to settle into his role as a starter, limiting the Marlins to 3 runs in 6 innings, but the Rockies trailed 3-2. In the 8th inning
Nolan Arenado ripped a 2-run homer, his second of the game, that gave the Rockies a 4-3 lead. It was Nolan’s 30th home run, which makes him only the third player in major league history to hit 30 or more home runs in the first five seasons of their career. Closer Scott Oberg would ordinarily be called on to get the final outs in the ninth inning, but he had been sidelined by a blood clot in his arm, which required immediate hospitalization. Wade Davis, the man who Oberg had replaced as closer was brought in to clinch the victory but once again he faltered, allowing 3 runs that gave the Marlins a 6-4 lead. The Rockies bounced back with
2 runs in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra innings. Reliever Carlos Estevez held the Marlins scoreless in the 10th inning. In the bottom of the inning, the Rockies loaded the bases and clinched a walk-off 7-6 win when substitute infielder Garrett Hampson hit a soft single to left field. It’s going to be tough to continue this winning streak as the Rockies will head back to Arizona this week for their final season series with the Diamondbacks. They’ll then travel to St Louis for a fourgame weekend set at Busch Stadium with the St. Louis Cardinals who are currently battling the Chicago Cubs for the top spot in the Central Division. btgalloway@villagerpublishing.com
CDOT hosting telephone town hall Aug. 22 to discuss transportation in Arapahoe County CONTRIBUTED BY CDOT
Arapahoe Libraries set for biggest book sale of the year CONTRIBUTED BY ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES
Dust off your bookshelf and make room for the new titles you will find at the Used Book Sale at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial, which starts on Thursday, September 5 and continues through Sunday, September 8 during library hours. At the sale, you will find more than 40,000 gently-loved books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and “better” books, including classics, collectibles and more at bargain prices. Sunday is bag day – we provide the bag and you fill it for only $7. To kick-off the sale, there will be a special Preview Sale for Friends of the Arapahoe Libraries
only, on Wednesday, September 4, 4:30-8:30 pm. Friends memberships will be available at the door. The Friends of Arapahoe Libraries is a special group of 300 library lovers and supporters whose primary objective is to raise funds by selling used books and Friends memberships. These funds are allocated to Arapahoe Libraries in the form of grants, supporting programs and projects, such as the Summer Reading program, special purchases for the libraries and more. So far in 2019, the Friends have granted Arapahoe Libraries nearly $100,000. For more information, call 303-LIBRARY or visit arapahoe libraries.org/book-sale.
Organization offers teen drug use education in GV CONTRIBUTED BY RALI CARES
A unique educational experience designed to educate parents and adults about possible warning signs of teen drug use and/or misuse is coming to Greenwood Village City Hall on Sunday, August 25. The RALI CARES trailer, a partnership between the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative – Colorado (RALI) and Code 3 offers a tour of a mock teenager’s bedroom. Law enforcement and experts will be on hand to guide participants through the trailer, educating about warning signs, potential areas of concern and how parents or caregivers can talk to teens most effectively. “The RALI CARES trailer is an innovative and effective way to help us all learn more about how to combat teen drug
misuse,” said state Rep. Meg Froelich, a co-host of the event. “Nothing tops a hands-on lesson about warning signs that we can see in our own homes. I applaud RALI Colorado for bringing the trailer to Greenwood Village and I urge all local citizens to stop by.” The trailer will be open to the public, ages 21 and older, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. No photography is permitted inside the trailer. RALI Colorado comprises more than 35 local, state and national organizations representing healthcare stakeholders, veterans, industry leaders, realtors and others. In addition to safe disposal, the organization will work together to find solutions and share best practices for prevention, treatment and recovery related to prescription drug misuse.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will seek input on transportation issues of importance to residents in Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties during a telephone town hall on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. The conversation is part of the agency’s Your Transportation Plan initiative that began earlier this summer to gather public feedback on transportation needs and improvements throughout Colorado. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 22, residents with landlines will be called through an automated system and invited to take part in the telephone town hall. Residents who have a cell phone or do not receive a call can dial 855-710-6230 to participate. A text-to-register feature is also available for cell phones. Residents can text CDOTMETRO to 828282 to receive a call to their cell phone when the telephone town hall begins. Residents can also listen live online by visiting Vekeo.com/ coloradodot. Panelists on the call will include: Shannon Gifford, CDOT Transportation Commissioner;
Don Stanton, CDOT Transportation Commissioner; and Paul Jesaitis, Regional Transportation Director for CDOT Region 1. During the call, participants will have an opportunity to take part in live polling, ask a question, and share their thoughts about transportation needs and ideas for their area. The feedback gathered during this call will help guide the development of Colorado’s next transportation plan, which includes a 10-year pipeline of projects statewide. To learn more about Your Transportation Plan, take a quick survey, and find out about the statewide outreach and engagement being conducted, visit YourTransportationPlan.com. For direct access to the survey where Coloradans can provide input on transportation trends and issues that impact them the most, identify specific areas that need attention on an interactive map, and give feedback on CDOT’s transportation vision and goals, visit YourTransportationPlan.MetroQuest.com. Telephone Town Hall Details: • Counties — Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson • Date and Time — Aug. 22,
2019 at 6:30 p.m. • How to Participate — CDOT will call landlines at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 and invite residents to participate. Residents who have a cell phone or do not receive a call can dial 855-710-6230 to participate or sign up to receive a call on their cell phone by texting CDOTMETRO to 828282. Residents can also listen live online by visiting Vekeo.com/ coloradodot.
WHOLE SYSTEM. WHOLE SAFETY.
To heighten safety awareness, CDOT recently announced its Whole System — Whole Safety initiative. This project takes a systematic statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization’s operations. The goal is to improve the safety of Colorado’s transportation network by reducing the rate and severity of crashes and improving the safety of all transportation modes. The program has one simple mission—to get everyone home safely.
Robocall scams on the rise In April 2019, there were 3.5 billion telemarketing and robocalls made to mobile phones in America. As A.I. technology expands, robocalls are expected to keep rising. While some businesses use robocalls for legitimate purposes, an astounding 43% of all robocalls are scams. Socialcatfish.com today released a comprehensive study on The Rising Robocall Epidemic in America using the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission. Here are key findings from the study: • 5 States with the Most Robocall Complaints: California (747,829),
Florida (427,404), Texas (402,316), New a (348,615) and Illinois (252,935). • Robocalls By Category: Scams (43.31%), Alerts and Reminders (23.49%), Payment Reminders (19.89%) and Telemarketing (13.31%). • Best Call-Blocking Apps: There was a 495% increase in the number of available call-blocking apps between October 2016 and March 2018 including RoboKiller, Nomorobo and Truecaller. • Most Common Scams: Are calls purported to be from the IRS, health insurance companies and foreign consulates. A new scam
claiming to be from the Chinese consulate has cost more than $40 million in total or $164,000 per victim. Here are 5 practical tips to avoid being a victim of a robocall scam: • Register your number with the Do Not Call List • Do not respond to questions that can be answered with “yes” from unknown numbers • Set up a password for your mobile voicemail to avoid being hacked • Download robocall blocking apps • If you receive robocalls take action and file a complaint with the FCC.
Politics
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fifth most bi-partisan senator (in the most recent ratings released by the Lugar Center). He talked about the bill he co-sponsored in June with Democratic Sen. Ed Markey to pressure North Korea to end human rights violations and to denuclearize. Haley talked about Gardner’s influence with the White House, saying, “The President respects Cory Gardner.” Gardner added, “That’s why I believe we’re going to get Space Command in Colorado.” Returning to his small-town roots (Gardner hails from Yuma, Colorado), the senator talked about his experience as he looked around the metro area, noting, “It looks like the new state bird ought to be the “construction crane,” but not
in towns like Craig, Lamar, Holyoke, and Delta. We need to fight for all four corners of our state.” Gardner talked about how he worked to get the Bureau of Land Management to relocate its headquarters to Grand Junction, CO. Democrats hoping to challenge Gardner for his senate seat in 2020 include former state Sen. Mike Johnston, former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff, former U.S. Ambassador Dan Baer, former U.S. Attorney John Walsh, and state Sen. Angela Davis. Former Governor John Hickenlooper is presumed to be interested in joining the group, but he has not declared his intentions since dropping out of the presidential sweepstakes on August 15. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
Wynne Shaw, Lone Tree city council member, caught up with former Lone Tree council member Susan Squyer and Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko. Arapahoe County Republican Chair Dorothy Gottlieb was flanked by local party stalwarts Pam Cirbo (left) and Andi Allott (right).
Wayne Williams, Colorado Springs City Council Member and former Colorado Secretary of State, and District 27 state Senate candidate Suzanne Staiert came to hear Ambassador Haley and Sen. Gardner.
Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese and Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet were there to support Sen. Gardner and see Ambassador Haley.
Villager reporter Freda Miklin, former Greenwood Village city council member, got the chance to tell Ambassador Nikki Haley she sounded like a president.
Sen. Gardner and Ambassador Nikki Haley talked about the important bipartisan work Gardner has done in Congress.
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New study shows economic impact of high-Speed transit in mountain Corridor A new study by Development Research Partners, a Colorado economics research firm, found that a high-speed transit system in the I-70 Mountain Corridor would generate $711.7 million in new economic activity and $45.8 million in new taxes, every
year. “High-speed transit is one of three components of the long-term plan for the I-70 Mountain Corridor that was issued by the Federal Highways Administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),” said
Where is the water? When I was growing up in Minnesota, this was not a question that ever crossed anyone’s mind. However, here in Colorado this is a legitimate concern. The 2012 State Water Supply Index projected that, as a result of climate change and population growth, there would be a water shortage equivalent to the amount used on an annual basis by 1.1 million households by 2050. While this doesn’t necessarily mean 1.1 million households would not have access to water, it does mean there will be challenges ahead if we don’t begin to take a proactive approach to managing this precious resource. Thankfully our previous Governor, John Hickenlooper, issued an Executive Order
to devise a plan on how we would meet the future water needs of our state. Governor Hickenlooper’s executive order kicked off a two year process of public comments that led to the creation of the Colorado Water Plan. This plan develops a path to address the future water needs of our state. With 80 percent of our precipitation falling west of the Continental Divide and 90 percent of our population living to its east, all Coloradans need to work together to address this looming problem. This means the path put forth in the Colorado Water Plan has municipalities and industry (including agricultural producers) working together toward the sustainable use of our water re-
Margaret Bowes, Director of the I-70 Coalition, a non-profit organization representing 28 local governments and businesses along the I-70 mountain corridor that was one of the funders of the study. “While funding remains a challenge, this study provides valuable
sources. However, in order to ensure we have ample clean water to meet future demands, we will need to identify an estimated $100 million a year to implement this plan. While this is a substantial amount of money, it is an inexpensive fix for one of the state’s most pressing issues. For example, estimates to fund our state’s transportation challenges could cost as much as $900 million a year. This year our State Legislature made strides toward funding the Water Plan by allocating, for the first time ever, general fund dollars to assist with implementation efforts. Additionally, the legislature also passed HB 19-1327, Authorize and Tax Sports Betting Refer Under Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, allowing voters to decide whether sports betting should be permitted in Colorado, with a portion of the tax revenue being allocated toward implementation of the Water Plan. While these
information for communities along the corridor and for CDOT and local transportation planners to take into account when considering the financial feasibility of a high-speed transit system in the mountain corridor,” she added. The Coalition was one of
are great strides, they only act as a down payment, since millions of dollars are still needed to fully fund the Water Plan. Although this wet year alleviated some of our shortterm water needs, one wet year is insufficient in addressing the long-term drought our state has faced over the past 19 years. To address this crisis, we need cities and communities throughout the state to follow the Plan’s outline for adoption of water conservation measures, including incentivizing customers to use less, establish water sharing agreements, and increase reuse opportunities. Doing so will ensure we have ample clean water to meet future needs, while also maintaining healthy, flowing rivers that are the lifeblood to supporting our state’s vibrant economy. I am asking our State Legislators to make this a priority as we look toward the next legislative session.
Littleton career and technical education students attend national conferences CONTRIBUTED BY LPS
Littleton Public Schools career and technical education students represented their schools and the district at national conferences over the summer. Students demonstrated their skills at the national HOSA Future Health Professionals conference, the national Technology Student Association conference and the national Future Business Leaders of America conference.
HOSA
Three students from the Littleton Health Sciences program attended the national
HOSA Future Health Professionals conference June 18-21 in Orlando, Florida. Approximately 10,000 students from all over the country were in attendance. One of the three students made it to the final round of the competition in Nurse Aide.
TSA
The TSA (Technology Student Association) conference was held June 28-July 2 at the Gaylord National Harbor hotel in Maryland. Over 8,500 students from the United States and other countries participated, including students from Euclid Middle School,
Powell Middle School, Heritage High School and Littleton High School. · Euclid had 12 students participate and received a first place, national championship in Inventions and Innovations. Euclid also had top ten finalists in the nation in two events - Biotech Design and Digital Photography. · Heritage had 5 students participate and received a 3rd place overall in the nation in Webmaster and placed in the top ten in the nation in SciVis.
FBLA
The FBLA National Conference was held June
29-July 2 in San Antonio, Texas. In attendance were 13,000 students from around the country, including 22 students from Arapahoe High School and 4 from Littleton High School. Arapahoe High School had one student place 7th in the nation in Electronic Career Portfolio and two students placed in the top 14 in the nation. Congratulations to all of the students that participated in the National Conferences and a special thanks to the advisors that took time out of their summer vacation to allow students this opportunity.
nine organizations who funded the study. Others included the City and County of Denver, the City of Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Eagle County, the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, the Black Hawk Silver Dollar Metropolitan District, and Summit County. “The bulk of the congestion on I-70 occurs in Clear Creek County,” said Clear Creek County Commissioner Randy Wheelock, “and it is imperative that we explore alternatives to moving people and goods through the corridor in a way that protects our community values and environment, while maintaining access to mountain destinations and their outstanding recreational opportunities. This study furthers our understanding of the economic potential of high-speed transit compared to a congested interstate. These positive results suggest that we update our knowledge of the latest transit technology, cost and other impacts to round out the big picture.” he added. Specifically, the study found that high-speed transit would: * Generate 4.2 million new visitors to the corridor who would produce $548.6 million in new spending and create 4,660 new jobs with wages totaling $153.3 million; * Enhance business activity in the corridor which would generate $131.6 million in new spending, 1,560 new jobs and $64.7 million in new wages; * Result in the addition of 3,350 new residents in the corridor who would generate $31.5 million in new spending and create 208 new jobs, producing $9.2 million in new wages; and * Generate $12.5 million in new property taxes, $31 million in new sales taxes, and $2.3 million in new lodging taxes. In addition, high-speed transit would result in travel cost savings for commuters of $8.4 million, for new visitors of $3.3 million, and for residents of the corridor of $1 million. Further, the additional visitor and resident spending associated with a high-speed transit system will foster the development of 1,360 new residential units and 2 million square feet of commercial space with a combined value of nearly $1.2 billion. “This corridor is vital to Colorado’s economy and to our ability to retain and create new jobs,” said J. J. Ament, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. “Addressing congestion issues on this stretch of the interstate is important for our long-term economic viability and this study shows the economic contribution high-speed transit can provide as part of a comprehensive solution.”
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Cherry Creek School District to host Veterans and Active Military Appreciation Football Game CONTRIBUTED BY CCSD
For the sixth year in a row, Cherry Creek Schools will host the annual Veterans and Active Military Appreciation Football Game, an event that invites current and former service members to one of our schools for a unique community gathering. This year’s event will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 with a communal meal at the Cherokee Trail High School cafeteria, followed
by a football game at 6 p.m. between Smoky Hill High School and Rangeview High School at neighboring Legacy Stadium. Our students, teachers and staff members will be on hand to show their appreciation, while our veterans and active military will have the chance to share their insights and experiences, all while enjoying food, football and fun at one of our great neighborhood
schools. Local businesses will also participate, donating food and supplies for the communal meal. The event is a chance for our students to learn from the insights and experiences of our community members. Current and former service members from all the branches of the military will interact directly with students and be a part of the district’s dedication to excellence.
“This event is an opportunity for all of us in the Cherry Creek Schools community to show our appreciation to our heroes,” said district Athletics and Activities Director Larry Bull. “We are glad to have this chance to honor our veterans and active military members.” For more information, contact Abbe Smith, Cherry Creek Schools, 720-554-4475
Toyota 86 TRD is sports-minded coupe The 86 TRD, SE two door sedan is designed as a minisports car with attractive design and a six-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive. Seating is tight and low to the ground with very small back seats and small trunk space. Seats have manual controls without any power seat adjustments. While the car looks great, the performance is lacking from the 205-horsepower engine that labored on mountain highways. The six-gear transmission works smooth and gear changes are a must
to maintain higher speeds. The TRD is in bad need for a turbo-charged boost to the four-cylinder engine. The sound system is awkward, it’s hard to change stations and the radio sound system was awkward competing with the loud tuned sports dual pipe muffler system. The TRD is flashy in design but low in performance that needs more horsepower. Fuel mileage averaged 24 mpg overall, which seemed low considering the 205 horsepower and six-speed transmission. Sometimes cars made in
Japan at sea level are not tuned correctly for higher altitudes here in Colorado. Made in Ota Gunma, the vehicle has a manufacturer’s suggested list price $33, 346, complete with all Toyota safety systems. The car has a
four-star frontal crash rating. Built very low to the ground, the car had very little noticeable wind sway from mountain winds. Younger drivers will find this car exciting to drive and the appearance is sporty.
South Metro Safety Foundation receives lemonade stand donation from local kids CONTRIBUTED BY SMSF
South Metro Safety Foundation (SMSF), the non-profit partner of South Metro Fire Rescue, is the recipient of a lemonade stand fundraiser. The lemonade stand was the idea of Lucy Olmsted (4 yo) and Matthew Olmsted (5 yo) and a friend August Keith (5 yo) who live in the Knolls neighborhood of Centennial. The kids have a love of the fire service and wanted to give back. Their parents Cierra and Scott Olmsted said
that lemonade stand fundraisers are becoming a family tradition. Last year the children raised funds for a team of hotshots fighting a fire in southern Colorado. Their donation this year will support the Child Passenger Seat Program so families who live and work in the South Metro Fire District can receive help with car seat fit and installation. To book car seat installation appointments, residents can visit www.southmetro foundation.org
Jim Olmsted, left, South Metro Foundation Board of Directors, poses for a picture with Lucy Olmsted, age 4, Matthew Olmsted, age 5, Selena Silva, Community Risk Reduction Specialist, South Metro Fire Rescue and Jerry Rhodes, Asst. Chief, South Metro Fire Recue, after the children made a donation to the South Metro Safety Foundation with funds raised at their lemonade stand.
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Denver Art Museum announces September events CONTRIBUTED BY DAM
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 7, for the 30th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration. One of the Denver Art Museum’s (DAM) longest-running events, the Friendship Powwow will feature dance competitions, drum groups, artist booths, the grand entry at 11 a.m. and more. All powwow activities and general museum admission are free. Opening Aug. 25, Phantom Canyon: A Digital Circuit invites visitors to journey along the circuit of balconies, landings and stairs within the atrium of the Hamilton Building to discover 15 digital artworks that make up this new exhibition. Opening Sept. 27, Shantell Martin: Words and Lines is an interactive multimedia installation featuring the work of London-born, New York-based contemporary artist Shantell Martin. Featuring Martin’s signature black and white drawings that explore intersectionality, identity and play, it will include an interactive wall with triangular boxes that rotate, an animated video projection and a third section focused solely on her renowned drawings. #ShantellxDAM Also on view: Eyes On: Erika Harrsch features a contemporary installation titled Under the Same Sky… We Dream, first exhibited in El Paso in 2017 just as regulations became more stringent for those seeking asylum in the United States. The multimedia artwork uses photography, animation, visual language and music to capture current cultural, political and environmental issues faced by children of refugees and undocumented immigrants. #ErikaHarrschatDAM Eyes On: Jonathan Saiz includes his installation #WhatisUtopia, a column covered with 10,000 tiny drawings, paintings and sculptures, as well as five additional framed pieces. After the exhibition closes, the artist will give away the 10,000 tiny column artworks. #WhatisUtopia and #JonathanSaizatDAM Treasures of British Art: The Berger Collection displays about 60 paintings gifted to the museum by the Berger Collection Educational Trust in 2018. This exhibition presents 500 years of British cultural history through the stories of its people, captured by the enduring brilliance of artists of the time. #TreasuresatDAM All exhibitions on view in September are included in general admission, which is free for members and youth 18 and younger.
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TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to The Estate of Jerry Lynn Thompson, Jacqueline L. Thompson, Janet L. Gibson, Paula Sue Thompson, Aaron J. Thompson, Dustin R. Thompson You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November, 2015, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jason Leeper, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 1/4 M/R’S ONLY IN SEC 4-5-58 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Jason Leeper; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jerry Lynn Thompson for said year 2014; That said Jason Leeper, on the 14th day of September, 2018, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jason Leeper, on or about the 10th day of December, 2019, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 30th day of July, 2019, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: August 22, 2019 Legal # 9142 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Kidane-Mehret Church, Gebrekiros Kidane Tsegay, Randen Group LLC, David Ogden, City of Aurora, Arapahoe County Public Trustee You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November, 2015, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jerry L. Pflanz, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: THAT PART OF TRACT 28 HAVANA GARDENS DESC AS BEG 30 FT S & 30 FT E OF NW COR OF SD TRACT TH S 160.88 FT TH E 270.7 FT TH N 161.18 FT TH W 270.62 FT TO BEG EX ROADS HAVANA GARDENS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Jerry L. Pflanz; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Kidane-Mehret Church for said year 2014; That said Jerry L. Pflanz, on the 6th day of June, 2019, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jerry L. Pflanz, on or about the 3rd day of December, 2019, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 30th day of July, 2019, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: August 22, 2019 Legal # 9143 ____________________________
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DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, v. Defendants(s): Steven W. Kegley and Denise E. Kegley Case Number: 19-cv-31739 Div.: 15 PLAINTIFF’S COUNSEL Ronald A. Carl, #21673 Arapahoe County Attorney Robert J. Hill, #32974 Tiffanie W. Bleau, #26759 Sr. Assistant County Attorneys 5334 South Prince Street Littleton, Colorado 80120-1136 Phone Number: 303-795-4639 Fax Number: 303-738-7836 Email: RHill@arapahoegov.com TBleau@arapahoegov.com SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Verified Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Verified Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action: Violation of the Arapahoe County Land Development Code and request for a permanent injunction. Dated: August 2, 2019. Published in The Villager Newspaper for 5 consecutive weeks. First Publication: Thursday, August 8, 2019. Last Publication: Thursday, September 5, 2019. Respectfully submitted, RONALD A. CARL, #21673 ARAPAHOE COUNTY ATTORNEY BY: s/Tiffanie W. Bleau Robert J. Hill, #32974 Tiffanie W. Bleau, #26759 Sr. Assistant County Attorneys 5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, Colorado 80120-1136 (303) 795-4639 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in The Villager
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First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Legal # 9148 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO USR19-003, COPPERLEAF #14 / PARCEL M / EVERBROOK AT COPPERLEAF / USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PROPOSAL: NLD Quincy, LLC (applicant) is under contract to purchase a portion of Lot 4, Copperleaf Filing No. 14 from the current property owner, Copperleaf Senior Living, LLC. NLD Quincy, LLC is proposing development and construction of a childcare facility on a 2.853 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of East Quincy Avenue and Copperleaf Boulevard, 22200 East Quincy Avenue. Approval of a Use by Special Review, Final Development Plan and Final Plat are required for this proposed childcare facility. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calen-dar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed USR19-003, Copperleaf #14 / Par-cel M / Everbrook at Copperleaf / Use by Special Review. The hear-ing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton, CO 80120, at the abovestated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regu-lar business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Goodman Metropolitan District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Goodman Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: August 29, 2019 Legal # 9171 ____________________________ AMENDED INVITATION TO RESPOND TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOVE VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO S. FAIRPLAY ST., E. OTERO AVE. AND E. MINERAL AVE. STREET LIGHTING PROJECT General Notice
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Dove Valley Metropolitan District, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (“Owner”) is requesting proposals for the design and construction of the following Project:
Published in The Villager Published: August 22, 2019 Legal # 9170 ____________________________
S. Fairplay St., E. Otero Ave. and E. Mineral Ave. Street Lighting Project
SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Goodman Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment on or after September 9, 2019, to Goodland Construction Inc., (“Contractor”) for all work done by said Contractor for Central Park Renovations – Phase 1. Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the
Proposals for the design and construction of the Project will be received at the offices of Manhard Consulting located at 7600 E. Orchard Road, Suite 150-N, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, until Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Proposals received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Design and installation of street lights Proposals are requested for the following Contract: Agreement between Owner and Design-Builder on the Basis of a Stipulated Price.
Obtaining the RFP Documents The Issuing Office for the RFP Documents is: Manhard Consulting, Ltd. 7600 E. Orchard Road, Suite 150-N Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Prospective Proposers may obtain or examine the RFP Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and may obtain copies of the RFP Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of RFP Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Owner’s Consultant will be responsible for full or partial sets of RFP Documents including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. RFP Documents will be available in electronic format (on CD-ROM or USB flash drive as portable document format (PDF) files). Proposal Package Evaluation Proposal packages will be evaluated in terms of pricing, content and completeness. Any and all references may be contacted. Each required item will be reviewed and rated according to the criteria described in the RFP Documents. The following factors will be assessed through the review process: • Experience and technical competence of firm and project team in the required areas of expertise; Capacity to perform all required services; • Ability to expedite completion of Project in a timely manner; • Evaluation of record on similar projects, which shall include quality of work and cost control; and • Overall cost for materials and services. Pre-Proposal Conference A pre-proposal conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of Manhard Consulting located at 7600 E. Orchard Road, Suite 150-N, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is encouraged but not required. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Dove Valley Metropolitan District By: Anna Mercurio Title: Senior Project Manager Date: August 15, 2019 Published in The Villager Published: August 22, 2019 Legal # 9172 ____________________________
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Paris Street Market at Park Meadows Saturdays from June 15 – October 19. Visit this special open-air, vintage antique and artisan market located outdoors near the Vistas on the west side of the shopping center. Stop by to meet the fabulous people and explore the abundant treasures that can be found at this market. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Rain or shine. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. For information call 303-792-2999
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3 offers a tour of a mock teenager’s bedroom. Law enforcement and other experts will be on hand to point out warning signs and other areas of concern. They will also discuss how parents or caregivers can talk to teens most effectively. Open to the public, ages 21 and older. Admission is free. 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec Street. For information call 303-718-9049
Steam Team Tour September 7 – 8. This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play and photo ops. 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden. For information check out the website at https://coloradorailroadmuseum.org/
Butterflies at Chatfield Farms May 25 – Sept. 2. This seasonal habitat is home to hundreds of native butterflies such as swallowtails, monarchs, mourning cloaks and painted ladies. Presented with Butterfly Pavilion. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Chatfield Farms,
Downtown Littleton Scavenger Hunt September 7. This is a great way to learn Littleton’s history. Look for photos and clues throughout the downtown historic district. Cash prizes include $300, $200 and seven $100
winners.11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street, Littleton. For information email maclute@histlittletoninc.org
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Belinda Carlisle Benefit Concert August 24. Thrill to the music of one of the music industry’s undisputed solo icons. All proceeds will go to the Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation’s (CeDAR) scholarship fund that supports extended inpatient treatment for those participating in residential treatment programs. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Sewell Ballroom, 1350 Arapahoe Street, Denver. For information email John.Bourne@UCHealth.org or call 720-848-3000. Affordable Arts Festival August 25. Over 160 artists from around the country are coming to Col-
orado to offer art patrons the unique opportunity to buy fine art for $100 or less. Plenty of free parking. Admission $10. Proceeds from ticket sales support the Arapahoe Community College Foundation scholarship program. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. For information call 303-330-8237. Beacon Celebration October 24. This event raises much needed funds to support the work of the Sewall Child Development Center. Enjoy an evening of connection that will include food stations, cocktails, an exciting silent auction and a short interactive program with master of ceremonies Reggie Rivers, featuring keynote speaker, Denver Broncos Wide Receiver DaeSean. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The Catalyst RiNo, 3513 Brighton Blvd., Denver. For information call 303-399-1800
Centennial hosting annual car show CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF CENTENNIAL
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 7 for Centennial’s 4th Annual Car Show featuring an exciting collection of classic and exotic cars. Come vote for your favorite! The Nacho Men also will be performing live and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event is from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Avenue. Don’t forget to bring your chairs and blankets. Please remember the fol-
lowing when attending the event: - Alcohol may not be brought to any event in the park. - Tents, canopies and oversized umbrellas are not allowed in the park. - No ATM onsite for the event, but most vendors accept credit/debit cards. Thank you to our Silver Sponsors Jacobs and Terracare and our Bronze Sponsors Damy Anderson State Farm, Navy Federal Credit Union and Centennial Medical Center.
Susan Sweeney Lanam, advertising executive, says, “thank you Terri!”
Centennial hosting free chipping and mulch event CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF CENTENNIAL
You prune. We chip. The City of Centennial is partnering with Jacobs, Terracare Associates and South Suburban Park and Recreation District to host a free City-wide tree recycling event Saturday, September 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be two locations where residents may drop off tree limbs and woody plant materials for recycling. 1) South Suburban’s Willow Spring Service Center 7100 S. Holly St. 2) Centennial Public Works Facility
7272 S. Eagle St. Given the popularity of this event, please expect a wait time of up to 30 minutes. Chippers will shut off at noon sharp. Free mulch will be available on a self-serve basis at the Willow Spring Service Center throughout the event. Mulch will be available at the Public Works Facility beginning at noon. Please bring a tarp and shovel for your free mulch. Please note: Lumber, salvage materials, or rounds larger than 10 inches in diameter will not be accepted. For more information, contact the Citizen Response Center at 303-325-8000.
Terri Fisher is happily surprising and saying “thank you” to the Villager Newspaper team with an exquisite, fragrant, classy and beyond gorgeous bouquet of flowers! Delivered by friendly
Clay from Newberry Brothers Florist! Thank you Terri for making the Villager staff and me ( your advertising representative) and friend feel very appreciated and special! Publishers Gerri and Bob
5 easy projects to get the whole family outside
Want to get the kids away from screens and outside for some fresh air? Many outdoor projects will not only lure your whole family outdoors once the jobs are completed, but the family may actually want to help you. Here are five ideas for outdoor projects everyone will love. 1. Make a backyard movie theater Who wouldn’t love watching movies under the stars? You’ll need a DVD projector and a large screen. You can use a large drop cloth or blackout cloth
stretched over a PVC frame or between two trees for a screen, if you’ve got them. Stretch it taut and secure so it doesn’t move with every breeze mid-movie. Provide plenty of blankets or rugs and pillows so everyone can relax during the movie, and pop up some popcorn! You can rent a projector, collapsible screen and popcorn machine. Visit RentalHQ.com to find rental companies near you. 2. Build wooden benches For kids - and grownups who aren’t keen on lying on the
grass to relax, offer outdoor seating options in shady spots. Sturdy wooden benches are not hard to build, and there are plenty of templates online for different approaches. One creative method is to build a bench around the trunk of a favorite large tree. Get kids involved in helping with construction and painting. Supply cushions for a comfy, shady spot for kids to read, talk and daydream. 3. Get out the s’mores Fire pits are all the rage, and for good reason. They’re easy to
make, and people love gathering around a fire to roast marshmallows and enjoy a summer evening. You’ll need to check local ordinances regarding fires before you begin. Pick a spot well away from bushes or foliage, with no overhanging branches or structures. You should also call 811 to check that there are no underground utility cables where you’re building. Fire pits can be dug into the ground, at ground level or raised slightly above ground level. Materials vary, but include stone, brick or metal,
Sweeney say, “Terri, you are a true ambassador for our weekly paper with your enthusiasm, passion and talent for always volunteering and helping others!” Thanks for brightening our day! and you can make it any shape - round, square or rectangular. Using heavy stones and bricks is an easier task if you have - or rent - a wheelbarrow or cart for transporting materials. 4. Create a playhouse or gazebo To attract everyone in the family, create a little outdoor space for kids to play in or for adults to enjoy a beverage and relax. Depending on the size and design of your project, this can be a straightforward build or a more complicated structure. OnContinued on page 23
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Denver Zoo welcomes African lion cub CONTRIBUTED BY DENVER ZOO
There’s a lot to roar about at Denver Zoo with the arrival of an African lion cub, who was born on Thursday, July 25 to mom Neliah, 7, and dad Tobias, 3. Animal care staff say mom and her cub, whose name and sex are TBD, are both healthy, active and alert. The cub will make his or her debut later this summer after bonding with Neliah and
meeting the rest of the pride behind the scenes in Benson Predator Ridge.
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Half of Africa’s lions have disappeared in the past 25 years and the species faces growing threats from poaching, loss of prey and habitat destruction. The cub’s birth is a huge success for the Lion Species Survival Plan (SSP), which ensures healthy, genet-
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branch is long enough to occasionally relocate the swing, to prevent damage to the tree. You can make either a simple disk-shaped swing with a single rope, or a traditional rectangular swing with 2-4 ropes. There are plenty of home improvement websites offering rope swing designs. You’ll want to use strong rope, such as a 3/4-inch twisted polypropylene rope. Tools you may need include a handsaw or miter saw, a sander, a power screwdriver and power drill. The entire family will find renewed interest in spending time together outdoors with your creative additions to the yard. Now is a great time to start a fun new project - before the summer flies by. Visit RentalHQ.com to locate all the tools you need, so you don’t have to buy items you may rarely use.
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