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Now a fellow in community safety at the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, Jimmy Graham served in Benghazi, Libya (he was on a short leave when the 2012 attack occurred) and Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL. During his time as a SEAL, Graham was awarded certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. While in the Navy SEAL reserves, he became a CIA protective officer, where he served for seven years. Regarding the American withdrawal from Afghanistan just undertaken, Graham agreed with President Biden that it was time to leave Afghanistan, but, he said, “Not like that.” He told The Villager, “I understand the relationships that have been built there in the past 20 years. There’s a lot going on with our country, everyone knows that our country is weak and irresponsible. I would have left with a message of strength. In suburbia, living a life of luxury, we don’t understand the language they speak over there. What they understand is that if you leave with people hanging off your airplane, they will call that a victory.” He continued, “The plan was to leave on September 11. I would have taken everyone out slowly. There are atrocities happening right now. The people who just worked with you will suffer a horrible fate.” Graham wanted to be clear about the fact that, “I’ve been hearing people say that the Afghanistan effort for 20 years was a waste. “You don’t get to pick that when you serve. That strips the honor from anyone who served there. It’s a hard country.” He pointed to an important accomplishment of the U.S. deployment over the past two decades, “We did keep an operating base that served to stop terrorism through our efforts.” After completing his military service, Graham and his wife formed Able Shepherd, LLC in 2012, where they train law enforcement at all levels of government as well as EMS, fire department personnel and security guards. Graham told us that, “Now it’s grown into communities and individuals. We work with churches, schools, and others in the community in seminars or active shooter training. The principles I learned in the CIA and in the SEALs work everywhere. I train people how to defend their lives, whether it’s a soccer mom or a police SWAT team. “If you attack, I go forward, not backward,” he told us. Able Shepherd LLC has trained 13,000 people including over 500 first responders. Graham has also started a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization called, “Standinthegapinitiative.com,” that provides free resources to people who need it, including seminars in safety techniques. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

This is what Jimmy Graham looked like when he was on protection duty in Afghanistan.

This is Jimmy Graham with his beautiful daughter, now 13, when he was still serving in our military. He is the father of four children. Photos courtesy of Jimmy Graham

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Independent Redistricting Commission meets in Centennial BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On August 3, the combined Congressional and Legislative Independent Redistricting Commission met at Koelbel Library in Centennial to take testimony from Coloradans about where district and congressional lines should be properly drawn. The first speaker asked commissioners to split Centennial into two house districts only, (three were proposed), one east and one west. The next asked that the Town of Parker be kept in one single congressional district. Two speakers that followed asked the commissioners to place all of northern Douglas county together in congressional district seven because of its connection to the aerospace industry, while a Highlands Ranch resident pointed to the importance of keeping Highlands Ranch, Parker, and Lone Tree together because they are all urban and “connected to the southern Denver metro members.” He said they are “drastically different” than rural communities. Karen Fisher, Cherry Creek Schools (CCSD) board of education president, testified remotely. Fisher said CCSD,

Douglas County School District, and Littleton School District are a community of interest because of their cross-collaboration on public education policy and shared open-enrolled students. Fisher told the commissioners, “I’d like to preserve that,” in the drawing of congressional districts. Fisher moved to the topic of legislative districts with, “I’d like to go on record as requesting more competitive (legislative) districts in Arapahoe county.” She explained that in her eight years on the Cherry Creek school board, it has been her experience that elected legislators from districts that are not competitive are much less responsive when issues arise than are those legislators from districts that are politically competitive. “The power of competitiveness is that it leads to more genuine representation for all our community members,” the school board president said. When Commissioner Lori Schell asked Fisher, regarding legislative districts, “How would you measure competitiveness?” Fisher replied, “When you kind of don’t know before the election happens, who’s going to win based on the letter (D or R) after their name.” By their laughter, it was clear that everyone listening understood that answer.

Rich Sokol, who served on the board of South Metro Fire Rescue from 2009 to 2020, told commissioners he lives in proposed house district 20. He explained that Cherry Creek State Park is a natural boundary, thus his neighborhood should be kept with Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, and Centennial in one district that does not include the portion of HD20 that is in Aurora since it is practically unreachable from his home. He also asked that Denver not be combined with Arapahoe County as much as possible when drawing legislative districts. When Commissioner Amber McReynolds asked Sokol why Denver should not be combined with Arapahoe County, he said, “We don’t go to Denver. We have much more in common with Centennial, Greenwood Village and Cherry Hills Village.” After introducing himself as Greenwood Village Mayor Pro Tem, Dave Kerber told commissioners that he was there speaking only for himself. Regarding HD 20, he said, “The districts, the way they’re drawn now, they’re long skinny districts…With a little tweaking, you can not only have more compactness, but you can have better communities of interest…As Mr. Sokol said, we work with the western

side of Centennial. University Boulevard is our river… Broadway is kind of like a border for us…” Kerber said it made sense that Englewood and Littleton were excluded because, “We don’t go there a lot.” He continued, “When you look at communities of interest in our little town (Greenwood Village), you think about, who is your daughter dating? Where do you go to school? What soccer field do you have to get to? That’s our community of interest…If the commission would just…go from CHV, GV and then go south down to County Line Road where the Centennial border is and then just proceed east until you get to the right population number, that would be a community of interest, where people go, where people shop, where people cooperate.” It’s just a small fix… Kerber then moved to the topic of why Denver and Arapahoe County neighborhoods should not be combined. He said, “I want to mention a little thing about the Denver thing. Denver is a little different because they have different interests than we do. Denver is dense and they want to be dense. They’ve recently done away with single family zoning for houses. We are suburban. We like our little houses. We

like our parks. We like our little things. It’s a different way of living and there is a definite difference in that.” When a commissioner asked Kerber if he viewed transportation corridors as defining his community of interest, Kerber said yes. After naming many of the major arteries of GV, he said, “The only public transportation we have is light rail… bus service is virtually non-existent. It’s the roads that are important to us.” Denver Commissioner Simon Tafoya said, “Just a point of clarification… Denver has not gotten rid of single-family housing.” Kerber responded, “As a practical matter, you have.” Tafoya responded, “That wasn’t a question,” but Kerber continued, describing Denver as “density, density, everywhere.” The combined congressional and legislative redistricting commission will have completed their preliminary public hearings on August 28. They will next summarize the input they’ve received and incorporate the final data from the 2020 United States Census, after which maps will be adjusted and additional public hearings scheduled leading to final legislative and congressional maps of our state. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 For the loved ones of those who served and died

SALUTING OUR FALLEN MILITARY HEROES SONGWRITERS SHOW & DINNER Saturday, September 11, 2021 5:30-9:45 P.M. Grove Family Ranch at Cherry Creek 6225 S. Fraser St.  Centennial, CO

You’ll enjoy Grammy and CMA Award-winning music from the writers and the intimate stories behind their songs. Starring Nashville singer/songwriters Andy Griggs, Deborah Allen, Frank Myers, and Jimmy Nichols! Prime rib dinner with all the fixin’s Live Auction  Silent Auction opens online Monday, Aug. 30 Since its founding in 1994, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), has helped more than 100,000 children, teens and adults grieving a military death regardless of the circumstance of the death, relationship to the deceased, or where the death occurred. Services are provided free-of-charge, and TAPS receives no government funds. TAPS earns the highest rating from Charity Navigator.

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It’s never going to be OK “Life is managed; it is not cured.” Each fall in the early weeks of school, I read to my class a list of “Life Strategies for Teens” from a book by Jay McGraw. The book is a collection of contemporary folk wisdom and pop psychology from the son of television therapist Dr. Phil. The list is an amusing little bell starter, and I talk up the book, warning my students that I might recommend it to their parents. I also jokingly tell them I’ll encourage their parents to purchase two copies, “so you can read it together and discuss it over dinner.” Each strategy is a chapter in the book, and the aphoristic nature of the list includes insight such as “You create your own experience,” “Life rewards action,” and “There is power in forgiveness.” Many of these ideas are simple platitudes and cliches, the kind found on posters hanging in classrooms and board rooms and gyms and doctors’ offices. Yet, they also contain the sort of bumper-sticker logic which can provide brief moments of insight and even inspiration. The one piece of McGraw’s guidance I like to emphasize is the statement that opens this column: Life is managed; it is not cured. I like the blunt honesty of that statement. As I explain McGraw’s point, I reveal, somewhat regretfully, to my students the most important lesson we can ever learn -- it will never be okay. It’s never done, never finished, never perfect. Life is a continual process of rises and falls with many lateral movements, and some time after early childhood we reluctantly realize it as we begin to experience the harsh realities of life’s fickle, ephemeral nature. However, in a naive desire to return to that mythical time of innocence when everything was all right, we set arbitrary milestones and finish lines for ourselves. They are almost always fleeting and unrealistic. It usually starts around early adolescence and middle school when most of us first begin to deal with the “stuff” of life that isn’t so pleasant. In the face of each disappointment, we tell ourselves that if we can just get through this moment and on to high school, “it’ll all be okay.” Once in high school, when the messy frustrations of the teen years close in again, we tell ourselves, “I just need to get my license, and then it’ll be better. It’ll

be fine when I have more freedom.” But of course, the stuff closes in again, and we repeat the cycle. Once we graduate high school, every-

thing will surely be much better. We constantly have internal conversations where we make deals with ourselves and the universe. “I just need to get through this week of tests,” we say, “and then I can get organized and focused, and I promise I’ll stop procrastinating. I’ll never

fall behind again.” And, then it becomes, “I just need to turn eighteen, just need to get into this one college, just need to turn twenty-one, just need to get my degree, just need to get this first entry-level job, just need to move out, just need to get my own place, just need to graduate, just need to get a new job, just need to get this one promotion, just need to get to that next level ... and then it will all be okay. Then I’ll be satisfied. I swear. Then I can relax. Then I can calm down. Then I can stop worrying.” But it will never be okay. It is never going to be all good, all right, all settled. And, the only disappointment in our life comes from believing we can get to a certain point, and one achievement, one job, one

house, one thing will fix all that ails us. But that’s just a fairy tale we tell ourselves, often ironically to our own detriment. Life is managed. Everyday is a new task, a new situation, a new something. Life is constantly in flux, moving and changing. And, when things are going well, we can be fairly certain they will eventually go south, or at least sideways. And, when things are really beating us up and dragging us down, we can also be fairly certain the hard times won’t last forever. It will get better, if even just marginally. It’ll never be okay. And when we finally realize that, it really is going to be fine. Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village. He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @mmazenko. You can email him at mmazenko @gmail.com

Life is managed; it is not cured. I like the blunt honesty of that statement.…the most important lesson we can ever learn -- it will never be okay. It’s never done, never finished, never perfect. Life is a continual process of rises and falls with many lateral movements, and some time after early childhood we reluctantly realize it as we begin to experience the harsh realities of life’s fickle, ephemeral nature.

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Thursday, August 26 @ 6 p.m. | Call-in number 1-855-436-3656 www.arapahoegov.com/townhall Help expand awareness of drug abuse and overdose International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose. Visit overdoseday.com 17 Mile House Open House Join us on Saturday, August 28 from 9 a.m-noon for an herb educational program. Drop by and learn the basics of growing, harvesting, and preserving herbs, including lavender, basil, and rosemary. Featuring fun, hands-on learning activities for youth! Visit arapahoegov.com/17milehouse Learn about I-70 corridor improvement plans A virtual public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 to discuss the interchanges at I-70/Airpark and I-70/Watkins Road. The area that surrounds these two interchanges is planned for substantial new development in Arapahoe and Adams counties. Visit arapahoegov.com/townhall

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Some memories of a Napoleon strategy Back in the early newspaper days we would train new reporters on writing factual information on local issues. Sometimes a writer would stray off the local subjects and we would refer to that writing abstractly as “Afghanistanism.” Times have changed and now that country is at the epicenter of the world’s focus and dominating the news. Living out here in the West, far away from Washington D.C., we are victims of the eastern media for our news. Even the Denver Post has New York owners and most TV news generates out of the east. I have friends who mail me clippings from The New York Times. Very good stories that never appear here in local digital or print newspapers. What I’m trying to relate is that it is very difficult to really know what is happening; we can usually find opposite discourse between CNN and FOX. Going on the best information that I hear, and read, it appears that we were paying the salaries of the Afghanistan militia. Apparently they were very well-paid and having a source of income in that

war-torn country would be very important. When both Presidents Trump and Biden announced that we were going to withdraw our troops that seemed to be a popular opinion with most Americans but some of our Pentagon officials seemed to disagree. But overall, getting out of Afghanistan after 20 years seemed like a splendid idea and long overdue. Now, the issue revolved around how we planned to leave and when. The planning should have occurred well prior to the collapse of the military; the country president fleeing, and the fall of Kabul to the Taliban forces. It appears to me, that no matter what rhetoric we hear out of Washington, the Taliban are in complete control of that war zone and we are at their mercy. I can’t understand why we still have 20,000 Americans living in a land where we have been waging war for 20 years and both U.S. Presidents announced that we are pulling out and leaving the Afghans to defend themselves. Why did we leave Blackhawk multi-million-dollar aircraft on the

ground along with ammunition, supplies, and a complete arsenal of the latest weapons and drones? It is doubtful that any of the Afghans were trained pilots and mechanics. Back to the question of why so many Americans were still not leaving the country. Many, perhaps, have married into the Afghan society in one way or another. But these people had ample warning to pack up and leave. It was clearly going to happen. I think we might surmise that there were some very lucrative jobs in that country where part of the billions of dollars being spent came from American contractors and consultants. When the Americans started to quickly withdraw the mercenary army no longer had paying jobs, so they just laid down their arms and ran for cover. The collapse of the government happened in a reported 11 days, or maybe sooner. There is plenty of blame to pass around going back to even entering the country after the Russians couldn’t make any progress. We got suckered into Vietnam when the French left and now Afghanistan after the Russians departed. We explain our entry was to punish those who might have been involved

in 9/ll. Really? The Taliban had no aircraft, ships, or ground forces threatening the U.S. I see where we have cut off the funds that were flowing into that country and freezing up millions. Yet, we are begging the conquering Taliban forces to allow any, and all, to leave. I don’t think we have much leverage anymore. What we need is a miracle. Years ago, as a youth, I read the complete life of Napoleon Bonaparte who was a military genius. The story of his early life related that as a youth he and his friends were constantly being bullied by older kids. So, he laid a trap on the beach; he and his friends hid rocks and clubs under the sand and let the bullies chase them to the site, where upon they pulled out their weapons and beat the stuffing out of the bullies. His first of many military victories. What a great trap we could have pulled on the Taliban, faking a withdrawal, drawing them all into Kabul. We would surround the city calling for their surrender. Napoleon would have liked that strategy. However, for that far-fetched plan to work the 20,000 Americans should have been long gone. Where is a Napoleon when we need him?

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A get well soon to our highly regarded colleague Freda Miklin as she had rotator cup surgery on her shoulder last week. She is at home recovering and can’t quite type yet. She did write some major news stories on deadline prior to the surgery, always thinking ahead. Freda is already experimenting with “Dragon” voice recognition software. Can’t keep a good woman down! *** A reminder of the upcoming TAPS Celebrity Classic event at the Grove Ranch Saturday, Sept. 11. This event supports families who have been left behind by their loved ones being killed in military action. Lynne and Bo Cottrell have been hosting this event for decades raising funds for these families. This is an opportunity to enjoy an evening of prime rib, great Nashville entertainers, along with our favorite musical group Tony David and Wildfire. Tickets and tables, call Lynne at 303-696-0450. TAPS. ORG/COLORADO *** During this pandemic I succeeded in losing about 10 pounds from missing so many luncheons with friends and potential friends. One of my favorite eateries, Zanes, has to move as Marina Square is to be leveled next summer and replaced with a luxury apartment building and retail shops. A Shea property project in the works with Denver plan-

ning and zoning. (North of Belleview is Denver). Looking for a great place to dine, go to Citron Bistro at Yosemite and Hampden where Tom and George moved from Marina Square decades ago and purchased the Marie Calendar building. Friendly hosts and a great afternoon happy hour. *** Gerri and I had lunch with Greenwood Mayor “Emeritus” Ron Rakowski and Margaret at another great eatery, Benedicts. Owned and operated by Greenwood residents, they serve awesome breakfasts and meals throughout the day. They have about six egg/benedict choices and they are delicious. Benedicts is located at 8181 E. Arapahoe road with spacious parking. I enjoyed Benedicts so much I was back there again on Friday noon meeting with talented and energetic South Metro Denver Chamber President and CEO Jeff Keener. We had an enjoyable reunion along with The Villager creative marketing director and my daughter, Susan Sweeney Lanam. We have joined forces with the chamber to help support their “100 Year GALA” anniversary coming up on Friday night, Sept. 24, at Wings Over The Rockies. Arapahoe County native son Brian Vogt has been selected as the honorary chair for the event. Brian is the CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Prior to joining the Garden in 2007 Brian

was CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber and four-years as vice-president of Economic Development. Brian was one of the founding fathers of Centennial, along with John Brackney, Randy Pye, and others. Centennial is celebrating the cities 20th anniversary this year. I have known Brian for 40 years and used to visit his mother Dorothy Vogt, who was the Arapahoe County Treasurer. She was a very gracious lady. I didn’t know his dad who was in county law enforcement. I always thought, and still do, that Brian would make a great congressman, or U .S. senator from Colorado. He has a great job now, but maybe he could plant some new lovely flowers in Washington D.C. They could use some good weeding by an expert. Tickets and tables are on sale now for the event that will be a sell-out with catering provided for the evening by Footers and entertainment by Groove’N Motion. Tickets and tables call 303-795-0142. *** Last, but not least, I enjoyed lunch with John Madden and his administrative assistant Kathi Macy at Del Frisco’s last Thursday. John has listed his Greenwood penthouse for sale and now splits his time between Denver and Sanibel Island in Florida. He is in good health and very proud of his support of

The University of Denver, The Boy Scouts of America, and a long list of projects, along with the operation of the nation’s best health facility, Club Greenwood. John, along with George Wallace were responsible for most of the development of the business areas; George on the East and John on the West. Two area business pioneers with great vision who saw the future of a mixture of commerce, retail, and residential. *** A historic news note from the oldest weekly newspaper in Colorado the Weekly Register-Call out of Central City and Black Hawk. Seems the residents on Sept. 1, 1872 voted $300,000 in bonds to aid the Colorado Central Railroad to build a new railroad to Gilpin County. The results were 1,114 in favor and 39 against. I would call that a landslide to haul rich gold ore out of the richest square mile on earth. *** I’m really happy with the Broncos; both quarterbacks seem talented and I hope that we keep and play them both. Very likely that one, or the other, might be injured so we need good backup. The Rockies are on a roll and improving rapidly. There is hope! Love those walk off wins leading the league. We had a walk off loss Monday night against the Chicago Cubs after leading most of the game.

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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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www.AffordableArtsFestival. com. Tickets are also available online (proceeds are donated to the Arapahoe Community College Foundation; tickets cost $12 each and kids 12 and under are free). Since its inception, the festival has raised more than $142,000 in scholarship money for the Arapahoe Community College. The Festival’s parking will provide 1,200 free parking spaces on campus, and a team of golf cart drivers to assist patrons in getting their purchases to their cars from the Festival exit. “People love to come to the festival to purchase incredible artwork from professional artists for less than $100, while supporting the goals and ambitions of Arapahoe Community College students,” said Jim DeLutes, Founder and Director of the Affordable Arts Festival. “The patrons who decide to attend can take pride in knowing that they’re supporting students

who need some financial help, while also having the opportunity to purchase high quality art. This is artwork that would typically be sold for many-times the amount the artists are asking, and it’s an effective way for them to sell a lot of art in just a few hours, help aspiring students and also connect many people to their artwork for the first time. This is a one-day-only event, so anyone who loves fine artwork, or wants to experience an arts festival for the first time, should be sure to visit us in a friendly, unintimidating place to see, experience and buy high quality artwork.” Some of the state’s and nation’s most outstanding artists will have booths at the Festival, selling their art. The level of activity between the artists and attendees contributes greatly to the highly-energized level of enthusiasm and fun. It’s an experience you do not want to miss. www.AffordableArtsFestival. com

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Wiens Ranch hosts perfect picnic Douglas County Republican Women and The Lincoln Club of Colorado present first annual event What a refreshing break from hazy days! It was a sapphire sky with billowy clouds greeting guests in Sedalia for what will be an annual event. Douglas County Republican Women (DCRW) led by Barbara Piper and The Lincoln Club of Colorado joined forces for a family-friendly picnic with a stellar dessert auction captained by Mona Weaver. Funds raised from the auction will contribute to the campaign of Marilyn Harris who is a candidate for secretary of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) of which she is already a board member. Luscious, store-bought offerings filled a long table while Peyton Anne James (granddaughter of Barbara Piper) had a place of honor display. Peyton is known for her patriotic cherry pies that she has baked since age 12 to raise money for Republicans in Douglas County. Her first pie sold for $75. Just before she left for college, her pie fetched $750!

LEFT: Gracious hosts Former Colorado State Sen. Tom Wiens and DCRW Treasurer Diana Wiens RIGHT: Barbara Piper (DCRW president) and Kelly Sloan who are both on The Lincoln Club of Colorado board with CU Regent Heidi Ganahl

Secretary of Colorado GOP Marilyn Harris who is running for secretary- NFRW with Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas Photos by Scottie Iverson Patriotic Jeanette NewVille bids at the dessert table

ABOVE: Douglas County Sheriff candidate Holly Kluth visits with Paul Squyer ABOVE, LEFT: Lone Tree Council member Susan Squyer and Pat Robinson LEFT: Seated - Linda Louise Fankboner, Aldona and Rick Seymour. Standing - Mini and Gene Camp

Michelle Lyng’s family won the Italian pastry tray at the auction

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Colorado Chamber holds panel with five Colorado Congressmen BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On August 17, Shaun Boyd, CBS4 political specialist, moderated a panel discussion sponsored by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce with Colorado Congressmen Ken Buck, Jason Crow, Ken Lamborn, Joe Neguse, and Ed Perlmutter. Missing were the female members of the delegation, Diana DeGette and Lauren Boebert. Boyd asked first about the long and short-term geopolitical implications of the United States pullout from Afghanistan. Congressman Neguse said, “The central goal is to bring our citizens and our Afghan partners back to the United States.” Buck used the term “failure of leadership” three times in describing the actions of the United States, adding, “This president is weak. European leaders don’t respect us...We have to recapture the strength we projected in the past. Hopefully we will do that with the next president.” Perlmutter said, “We could have done this better,” but termed Biden a strong president and pointed to the $2 trillion cost of the war that we will no longer be spending. Lamborn said that China and Russia “will see weakness in President Biden” and that “people are going to question the president’s judgment personally.” He wanted it to be clear that the efforts of the men and women in uniform “kept our country safe for 20 years from another 9/11.” Crow, a veteran who served in Afghanistan, said of those who served, “Do not question their service. Thousands of Coloradans have served their country honorably and proudly and if they hadn’t done it, someone else would have done it in their place. I learned a long time ago in the Army that you do an after-action review after the mission. There will be plenty of time for debate...Four presidents, multiple Congresses have played a role. But the mission is not over…My message is very clear to the administration… Hold that airport until we get everyone out that needs to get out. This is a moral issue as well as a national security issue.” Boyd turned next to the COVID-19 pandemic, asking the congressmen what actions could be taken at the federal level to stop the spread and mitigate the impact. First to respond was Rep. Buck, who said, “I think what Governor DeSantis did in Florida was a common-sense approach and I think many

governors overreacted to the threat of the pandemic...We have to ask people to take personal responsibility for their own health and do what we can to keep the economy running.” Perlmutter credited Governor Polis with the fact that, “We have fewer deaths per capita than Florida,” and, “We are down to the lowest unemployment that we’ve had in 18 months in Colorado. He added, “We’ve got to take precautions. Viruses mutate.” Boyd asked Lamborn whether he saw another shutdown coming. Lamborn answered that businesses are having a hard time because of a lack of manpower, adding, “A lot of people have made the calculus that they’re better off not working.” He said that vaccines shouldn’t be mandatory, that people should choose for themselves whether they should get vaccinated. The moderator asked Crow whether he thought it was a mistake to give the unemployed $300 additional per week until September 6. Crow said no, pointing out that, “You make decisions based on the best available information at the time, and “this pandemic is not over…You can’t bifurcate public health from the economy.” He also made the point that, “This is now our choice. Unlike 18 months ago…We can stop this…if people get vaccinated. Then we can move on.” Boyd pointed out that many are still choosing not to get the vaccine. Neguse said, “I think Colorado has done a terrific job of trying to strike the right balance…in terms of making sure that we protect the public…and also ensure that our businesses are able to flourish.” Perlmutter said he didn’t think the extra $300/ week in unemployment compensation was keeping people out of work. Rather, he believes, “People have changed their minds” about what type of work they want to do.” He also said that the $300/week won’t be extended past its end date of September 6. On the infrastructure bill passed in the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support, Perlmutter said that he supports it and it will be taken up by the House Rules Committee August 23. He continued, “There are important parts for roads, bridges, and our water systems in Colorado. There are also millions of jobs in it. Our U.S. Geological Survey laboratory at the Federal Center is housed in a warehouse that was built in World War II... There are many things in this bill that will keep America Continued on page 10

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another $3.5 trillion bill that is going to raise taxes and spend money…that has nothing to do with infrastructure. We can’t keep doing to our country what we’re doing. We have to pay our bills. Let’s put a sequester in place. Let’s not just spend to get a president re-elected or a Congress re- elected.” Crow said, “It’s day care, it’s child care, it’s K-12 education. Those investments will more than pay for themselves.” Boyd raised the issue of using some of the $4 billion in federal stimulus money that Colorado received to backfill the state unemployment fund that is $1 billion in the red. Lamborn, Neguse, and Perlmutter did not object to the idea. Buck was against it and Crow was uncertain. Perlmutter said that he wanted to talk about human infrastructure and capital infrastructure. He named the GI Bill as an example of a great human infrastructure investment, including community college and day care, all of which served to help people work in their fullest capacity.

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SPORTS

It’s Pennant Race time! There’s a lot to watch For avid baseball fans, there’s nothing better than a pennant race in the final weeks of the regular season. It’s that time when scoreboard-watching is as intense as game-watching. So, with 39 days remaining in the 2021 schedule, now is a good time to look at what’s left for contending teams and to handicap the finishes. (The Rockies were never contenders, but they have a chance to influence the outcome in two of the NL’s Divisions. Among their last 35 are seven with the Braves and four with the Phillies of the NL East, and six each with Los Angeles and San Francisco in the NL West. For those who think this raises the question of whether or not they’ll equal or exceed the team’s current record for most losses, the answer is simple: They won’t. The record is 96; this team will finish no worse than 74-88.) Here’s my analysis of division races: AL West—Even though the Houston Astros have led Shohei Ohtani’s division for most of the season and have

one of Major League Baseball’s best records, this race likely will be decided between September 24 and October 3. That’s because second-place Oakland plays the Astros six times in the last nine games (three each, home and home), and Houston’s other three of the final nine are against the team that will be trying to secure the best record in the American League—Tampa Bay. (Oakland’s other three are against their division’s third-place team, Seattle.) In all probability, the runner-up in this division will miss the playoffs, based on a comparison of games remaining, as of today. The Red Sox play only 15 of their remaining 34 games against teams with winning records, while Houston’s 35 include 25 against contenders and Oakland has 26 of 36. The A’s also finish on the road— three in Seattle and three in Houston, after seven home games against those two division rivals.

If Oakland is strong enough to prevail despite that 13-game season-ending gauntlet, the A’s will be a team to fear in the post-season. This should be a fun race to follow. NL East—It might seem that Atlanta has the momentum to pull away from staggering Philadelphia and the fading Mets. But the Phillies, managed by Joe Girardi, a charter member of the expansion Rockies, have a very favorable schedule. Thirty of the 36 games they have left to play are against teams with losing records, including 11 against teams likely to lose more than a hundred (Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh). This is another division that could be decided in the last week. The Braves host the Phillies for three at the end of September, then close out with three at home against the Mets, who will have to hustle to finish above .500. (Philadelphia ends in Miami, a team that seems destined to lose more than 90.) NL West—If San Francisco’s Gabe Kapler doesn’t win the National League Manager of the Year Award, they should stop annually recognizing the league’s most deserving skipper. I mean, who expected the Giants to lead the Dodgers and Padres all summer? Still, as Yogi

liked to say, it ain’t over ‘til it’s over. Forget about the Padres. Of their last 33 games, 30 are against contenders. Meanwhile, the Giants and Dodgers are both two-thirds/one-third, winners vs. losers, in their last 36-35. Unlike the AL West and NL East, this race won’t be decided head-to-head. These guys play the last three of their season series at the start of September, in San Francisco. While San Diego’s schedule pretty much rules the Padres out of the playoffs, they could have a lot to say about the order in which the Giants and L.A. finish ahead of them. San Francisco and the Dodgers each play three against the Padres in the final week, at home in both cases. (The Giants’ other three are against Arizona, while the Dodgers finish with the NL Central’s lock, Milwaukee, which could be playing for best record in the NL and home field advantage throughout the league playoffs.) AL East—It’s going to be hard for the Yankees to catch the Rays, though if the division isn’t clinched by the last weekend, those two clubs meet for three in the Bronx to decide things. Tampa Bay has a much more favorable final 35 games (19 against teams with losing records while New York plays only 12). Lurking are the Red

Sox, who don’t figure to be in the hunt for the division but could be a factor, with seven left against the Rays and three with the Yanks. The Centrals—The White Sox and Brewers and certainties, but there’s still some suspense in the NL, where the Reds play two-thirds of their remaining 33 against under-.500 teams. Considering San Diego’s tough final 33, Cincinnati’s competition for the second Wild Card will come from a division rival, Nolan Arenado’s St. Louis Cardinals. Each team hosts the other for a three-game series in early September, but in between the Cards play the Brewers three times (in Milwaukee) and the Dodgers four times (at home). Three weeks of play will remain after the Reds and Cardinals are finished with head-to-head. And in the time that will be left, the Reds will play the hapless Pirates nine times. St. Louis finishes with seven against Milwaukee and a home-and-home including a makeup doubleheader against the depleted Cubs, who nonetheless will fight like the rivals they are. So where does all of this leave us? Scoreboard-watch and see how it turns out. Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 13 books, seven of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at info@comservbooks. com.

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Public schools opt to protect students, ignore politics BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

In a six-page public health order issued by Tri-County Public Health (TCHD) on August 18 and signed by its executive director, Dr. John Douglas, the wearing of facial coverings in indoor spaces was ordered in all schools and child care settings for children ages two through 11, along with their adult caregivers and teachers, effective August 23, regardless of vaccination status, as a result of “new evidence on the Delta variant” of

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20, one day after the Board of County Commissioners opted out of the TCHD public health order, Corey Wise, Douglas County Public Schools superintendent, sent a letter to all district parents that said, in part, “As previously communicated, effective Monday, August, 23, the Douglas County School District will begin to require all students in preschool through sixth grade to wear face coverings in indoor school settings,” explaining that “TCHD and other medical experts emphasize that mask-wearing is an important and effective prevention strategy to keep students and staff safe.” Cherry Creek School District and Littleton Public

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SMDC announces honorary chair for 100-year anniversary gala Sept. 24, 2021 6 pm - 11 pm The gala serves as a kickoff to a year of celebratory events to commemorate the 100-year anniversary.

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The South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) recently selected Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Botanic Gardens, Brian Vogt, as its honorary chair for the organization’s 100-year anniversary gala to be held on September 24, 2021.

incredibly deep roots in the community and a network of friendships that touch so many people, businesses and cities in south metro Denver. He is the perfect choice for our honorary chair to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.”

Prior to joining the Denver Botanic Gardens in 2007, Vogt spent 14 years as president and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber and four years as the organization’s vice president of economic development. He holds nearly 30 years of experience in community leadership, fundraising, organizational management and service to the region.

The September anniversary gala will be held at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum located on the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver from 6 – 11 p.m, and serves as a kickoff to a year of celebratory events to commemorate the 100-year anniversary. The event will be blacktie optional and is open to all current chamber members and their guests, as well as past chamber members and their guests.

“The Brian Vogt Award is the most coveted award given by SMDC during its annual award celebration and the Denver Botanic Gardens are long-time Chamber members. We could not have a more worthy business, community and civic leader to be our honorary chair in celebrating our centennial anniversary,” said President and CEO Jeff Keener of the South Metro Denver Chamber. “Brian has

For additional information and ticket registration visit BestChamber.com/Gala.

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CZ20-002, GUILFORD RANCH / CONVENTIONAL REZONING (CZ) PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 38.57-acre property at 25501 E. Kettle Ave. from A-1 (Agricultural-1), to RR-B (Rural Residential-B). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 14, 2021, at 6:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Planning Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described CZ20-002, Guilford Ranch Conventional Rezoning. The public hearing will be held at the Arapahoe Room, 6954 S. Lima St. Centennial, CO 80112. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing. 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 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: August 26, 2021 Legal # 10363 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. LDC19-004, OIL AND GAS REGULATIONS / LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing to amend the Land Development Code to adopt oil and gas regulations in accordance with SB19-181, which gave local government more authority to regulate surface impacts of oil and gas development. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arapahoe County Planning Commission public hearing conducted on August 17, 2021, on the above described Case No. LDC19004, an amendment to the Land Development Code, was continued for further consideration to September 14, 2021, at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, at 6954 S. Lima St. 80112, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112, at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard on further changes made to the draft oil and gas rules following the August 17, 2021, public hearing. Please note that the hearing is currently planned to be conducted both in person and through remote access; please check https:// arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar for a link to the agenda and specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing. 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 or by emailing dkocis@arapahoegov.com

during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: August 26, 2021 Legal # 10364 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO PF21-001, MILLSTONE AT COLUMBINE / FINAL PLAT PROPOSAL: The applicant, LAI Design Group, LLC, on behalf of the property owner, The Francis Company, LLC, is proposing a Final Plat to allow for construction of 22 single-family detached units on 5.65 acres located at 5977 South Platte Canyon Road, which would result in a density of approximately 3.89 dwellings per acre. The applicant is proposing approximately 30% open space and one access private drive from South Platte Canyon Road. The proposed development will utilize the existing curb cut/driveway for the Columbine Trail parking lot and is proposing a new and improved parking lot for the Columbine Trail in ensure public access to the trail is maintained. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 14, 2021 at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described PF21-001, Final Plat. The public hearing is scheduled for the East Hearing Room, 5334 S Prince St., Littleton CO 80120. Please check the weekly public meeting agenda at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/ Calendar for specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing. 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 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2021 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will consider the following budget amendments to the 2021 budget; and

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions (NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID19 emergency the hearing may be conducted through remote access – please check the August 31, 2021 public meeting agenda at https:// arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx for specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing):

WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to amend the adopted 2021 Annual Budget as follows: a.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: August 26, 2021 Legal # 10365 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Transfer $24,522 from General Fund, Open Spaces and appropriate in General Fund, Communications & Administrative Services and decrease the headcount by 1.00 FTE in the General Fund, Open Spaces and increase the headcount by 1.00 FTE in General Fund, Communications & Administrative Services to transfer a vacant position.

Transfer $10,000 from Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize and appropriate the same in General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to finalize the payments for the Sheriff’s Office Memorial Garden. Reduce revenue and appropriation by $83,264 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to match the credits given to the City of Centennial for positions that were not immediately filled at the beginning of 2021. Reduce the appropriation by $261,967 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office and by $29,108 in the Law Enforcement Authority Fund and then transfer $49,450 from the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize and appropriate $17,200 in the Law Enforcement Authority Fund and $32,250 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to return and adjust funds budgeted for the Body Worn Camera Project.

Transfer $3,200 from General Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize and appropriate the same in Central Services Sheriff’s Office for upfitting a patrol vehicle.

Recognize $13,044 in Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development for reimbursement received from the intergovernmental agreement with SPIMD.

Transfer $550,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services and transfer to the Self Insurance Liability Fund, County Attorney’s Office and recognize and appropriate the same to cover the additional cost of claims throughout 2021.

Transfer $25,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and appropriate in the Coroner’s Office, General Fund for additional temporary salaries due to increase in caseload and staff shortages. Recognize $200,000 and appropriate $166,000 in General Fund, Public Works & Development for additional building fee revenue received and to cover a variety of additional Building Division costs due to increased workload.

Transfer $32,791 from General Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize $32,791 and appropriate $66,065 in Central Services, Sheriff’s Office to purchase and upfit a negotiator van.

Transfer $103,837 from Grant Fund, Administrative Services and recognize and appropriate $91,726 in General Fund, Administrative Services, $8,548 in Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development, $327 in Commissary Fund, Sheriff’s Office, and $3,236 in Open Space Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces for reimbursement of COVID-related leaves from the County’s decision to extend FFCRAlike provisions. Recognize and appropriate $23,873 in General Fund, District Attorney’s Office for the FY21 Gray & Black Market Marijuana Enforcement Grant. Recognize and appropriate $6,038 in General Fund, Public Works & Development for revenue received from Open Spaces for capital project management. Recognize and appropriate $27,091 in General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for a donation received for K-9 Roman vet bills

Recognize and appropriate $348,400 in the Cash-in-Lieu Fund, Open Spaces for revenue received from developers in 2021.

Reduce the revenue and appropriation for the Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) grant funds by $2,268,713.

Recognize and appropriate $302,297 in Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office for JBBS PreSentence Coordinator (PSC) Grant, JBSS

Competency Enhancement (CE) Grant, and the 2020-21 Crime Lab Coverdell Grant. r.

Recognize and appropriate $10,372,316 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development for various road projects. Recognize and appropriate $2,731,273 in Homeland Security Fund, Sheriff’s Office for unspent funds from prior year grants.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. Published in The Villager Published: August 26, 2021 Legal # 10366 ___________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, In the Interest of: RAYMOND GARCIA Children, And concerning: ELIZABETH SAMORA and LEONARDO GARCIA aka LEONARD GARCIA Respondents. Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303.636.1895 Case No: 21JV346 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Mother, Elizabeth Samora is set for September 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Tel: 303.636.1895 Published in The Villager Published: August 26, 2021 Legal # 10367 ___________________________

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, AT 5:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING A REZONING FROM R-2 TO R-3 AT 8 CHERRY HILLS DRIVE. THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. OR YOU MAY CALL 303-783-2729 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PROTESTS OR COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 EAST QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 OR PWORKMAN@CHERRYHILLSVILLAGE. COM ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, OR BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Published in The Villager Published: August 26, 2021 Legal # 10368 ___________________________

FOXFIELD TOWN OF FOXFIELD The Town of Foxfield at the Regular Board Meeting on August 19, 2021 passed the following ordinance: Ordinance 2021-06 REPEALING AND REENACTING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL To request a copy of the above ordinance in its entirety, please contact: Randi Gallivan, Town Clerk PO Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046 clerk@townoffoxfield.com (303) 680-1544 Published in The Villager Published: August 26, 2021 Legal # 10369 ___________________________

Date: August 13, 2021 Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012

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If you like books, this is THE place to be!

The Authors’ Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of living and passed authors that have been connected to Colorado—their words, wisdom, accomplishments and impact—so they are never forgotten. The induction Gala for this year’s event will be September 18, 2021, at the Renaissance Denver Central Park Hotel, 3801 Quebec St, Denver, Colorado beginning at 5 pm with a cocktail hour to meet and greet followed by a sit down dinner and the Induction starting 7 pm.

The Authors’ Hall of Fame® strives to educate the people of Colorado and the country about the stories of the authors who shaped their works using their personal presence and the environment of our State with courage, leadership, intelligence, compassion, and creativity. Inductees are authors who’ve made a major impact on others with their words and are connected to Colorado in some was—by birth, residences at some time, or writing about. The Authors’ Hall

of Fame® recognition endeavors to ensure their legacies never die. The Gala will be in-person at the Renaissance Central Park Hotel Denver. Get your tickets NOW … singles available—$80 is tax deductible. There is limited space available so register for the gala early. You can buy single tickets … or reserve a table for 8—why not gather your friends for a “one of a kind” evening? The Induction Gala is THE place to be if you like books; if you love to read; if you have changed your life with

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emcee the event. Tickets are available to the public and include a full-course dinner. Half the space is already sold out. Get yours at this website: www.ColoradoAuthorsHall ofFame.com

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AURORA CHAMBER TO HONOR COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS “We’re All in This Together.” Nominations of individuals or businesses can be made at www. aurorachamber.org Honor champ-ions that have played a major role in assisting society throughout the global pandemic. Double Tree by Hotel Denver, 3203 Quebec St., Denver. Oct. 15,11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER’S 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Sept. 24, 6-11 p.m. at Wings Over The Rockies. Honorary Chair, Brian Vogt, former SMDC President and Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Tickets: 303-795-0142 THE GREAT COLORADO AIR SHOW October 16 & 17 at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying the team’s new aircraft, the F/A-18 Super Hornet which is 25% larger than their predecessor jet. Tickets went on sale July 6 and sold online through The Great Colorado Air Show. Tickets will not be available on site during show days. Visit www.greatcoloradoairshow.com. WEEKENDS ON LITTLETON MAIN ST. Main Street will be closed the second Sat. of every month for “Second Saturdays” on Artisan Market. Handmade market 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 11. Handmade jewelry pottery, clothing, fine art, candles, accessories and more. Pickletown Flower Company’s truck will be providing live music. COLORADO CELEBRITY CLASSIC (TAPS) Sept. 11, 5:30-9:45 p.m. at the Grove Family Ranch at Cherry Creek, 6225 S Fraser St., Centennial. Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 for the loved ones of those who served and died. Saluting our Fallen Military Heroes. Nashville Singer-Songwriters Show & Dinner. Since 1994 the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has helped more than 100,000 children, teens & adults grieving a military death. Services are provided free-of-charge and TAPS receives no government funds. Tickets: 303-696-0450 COLORADO UPLIFT GUILD’S FASHION SHOW MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Colorado Uplift students will model fashions. At Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel. Questions: rachael.uplift@gmail.com SWING NIGHTS AT ASPEN GROVE Every Thursday night in August. Live bands & dancing in the street from 6-8 p.m. near Ted’s Montana Grill and Panera Bread.

ONLINE SOCRATES CAFE EVENT Meeting each Friday, Sat. & Tue. & 1st Sunday from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. on zoom meeting 4167 450840 Free. Info: Call John Wren 303-861-1447. ART ON THE GREEN Sept. 11 & 12 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Curtis Park in Greenwood Village. A juried art fair featuring only Colorado artists with 80-90 booths. Food trucks and local musicians. Partnered with the Women of Steel Studio Tour by bus. Info: Chris Stevens, 303-708-6110 or cstevens@greenwodvillage.com CHV PLANNING 75TH +1 ANNIVERSARY EVENT The City of Cherry Hills Village is planning a 75th + 1 Anniversary event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all events were cancelled so the City was unable to plan a celebratory event to acknowledge the City’s 75th anniversary. Thus, the 75th + 1 Anniversary was created! The event will be held on Saturday, August 28 from 3-7 p.m. at John Meade Park and Alan Hutto Memorial Commons (120 Meade Lane). The event will include food, drinks, music, a time capsule dedication, family fun and more! For more information and to RSVP for the event, please visit www.cherryhillsvillage. com/75event. 10TH ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL Valuable artwork from over 160 National & Colorado artists priced at $100 or less. Sunday, Aug. 29. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Tickets: $12 online & at the gate. Tickets proceeds help fund students scholarships. Affordbleartsfestival.com ENGLEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be there. Sept. 2 at Belleview Park - 5001 S Inca Dr.; Sept. 10 at Roman’s Park - 1800 E. Floyd Ave.; Sept. 16 at Rotolo Park - 4400 S. Huron St. From 4-8 p.m. FALL CITIZENS ACADEMY IN ARAPAHOE DA OFFICE Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney John Kellner will hold his Academy Sept. 15-Oct. 27. The Academy is free, but registration and a background check are required. Application available at www.da18.org/ community-outreach/citizens-academy/ Deadline is Aug. 27. Participants will be notified of acceptance the week of Sept. 6. Meet on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. for seven weeks.

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A compact bright yellow 2021 Toyota GR Supra was delivered this week that I’ve enjoyed test driving. This is a 382-horsepower sports car featuring an in-line six-cylinder twin/ turbo engine. Rear wheel drive with an eightspeed versatile transmission the car can reach 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds, 100 in 9.5. It compares with Chevy Corvette, Porsche and BMW models both in price and performance. The final assembly is in Graz, Austria in an auto plant that also assembles the BMW Z4. Japanese engineers and their race car racing team have brought back the Supra with great care, research design and engineering. The test vehicle featured the larger

engine, but the Supra can come with a four-cylinder power plant with slightly less performance but higher fuel economy. The test car delivered 27.5 mpg overall average during the week. The “Nitro-Yellow” is one of six-color choices and I would opt to purchase a different color. Pricing for such a spectacular sports car starts in the mid $40,500 range and the premium 3.0 test model had all of the special features with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $57,185. The new 2022 models are now coming onto the

COLORADO’S AUTHORS’ HALL OF FAME SEPT. 18 The induction will be held at the Renaissance Central Park in Denver. More information about the induction, donations, events, and board members can be found at wwwColoradoAuthorsHall ofFame.org. Judith Briles of Aurora is the founder, CEO, and President of the Hall of Fame Board of Directors. CITY OF CENTENNIAL TO HOLD 20-YEAR CELEBRATION Sat., Sept. 18 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Streets at Southglenn. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, exotic car show, chalk art, live music, family activities and local vendors & food. AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM & PICNIC Aug. 28, 12 noon - 2 p.m.; forum, followed by an old-fashioned picnic. Hamburgers & hotdogs, plus all the fixings. $10/person. Meet the candidates and find out the state of Aurora, Reservations by Aug. 25 to natli@zenithstarwd. com Location: JJ’s Place, 2340 S Chambers Rd. Aurora. HERB HARVEST OPEN HOUSE Aug. 28, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. at 17 Mile House Farm Park, 8181 S Parker Rd., Centennial. Educational program by Arapahoe County Open Spaces in partnership with CSU Extension - Arapahoe. Free, but registration required at www. arapahoegov.com/17milehouse. Info Ksear@ arapahoegov.com or 720-874-6726, ZERO TOLERANCE DOMESTIC ABUSE 5K WALK/RUN Sept. 4 race day registration - 7:30 a.m.; race start 9 a.m. at Clement Park, 7306 W Bowles Ave., Littleton. Register online at OT4DA.org. Drop off linens and towels to donate to Peace Works Domestic Violence Shelter. METRO CARING 2021 HUNGRY FOR CHANGE AWARDS Sept. 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Denver Botanic Gardens at York St. The recipient of the “Hungry for Change Award” is the Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Club. Info: www.metrocaring.org COLORADO BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE “PROFITS AND PURPOSE” Sept. 23, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Join Colorado’s leading nonprofit CEOs for an in-depth conversation on hanging through crisis and the vital connection between business and nonprofit communities. Remarks: Debbie Brown, President, Colo. Business Roundtable and Moderator: Ed Sealover, Senior Reporter, Denver Business Journal; Panel: Sue Gass, Dave Schunk, Michelle Sie Whitten, Janice Sinden and George Sparks. marketplace with probable price modifications. The car has a luxury cabin, plush with tight fitting leather seats, and a low roof line. The JBL 12 speaker sound system provides clear XM performance and easy dial station selections. Supra rides on 19-inch forged

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a slender storage area behind the two front seats. The trunk opens and shuts manually with a cabin button release. The Supra has the Toyota Safety Sense program that includes many safety features such as pre-collision and pedestrian warnings. One feature is the lane departure warning that pushes back if the car crosses a highway lane marking. Driving a car that can increase speeds in seconds, the windshield speed limit warnings are appreciated. Overall, once adjusting to the low frame ride from all of the high riding SUVs, the car starts becoming very impressive, especially on the E-470 freeways. The turbo engine and eight-speed transmis-

sion works perfectly with no turbo delay and very quick acceleration. The car changes gears electronically with little need for steering wheel paddle shifting. The Supra does have a sports mode selection that gives even more acceleration, not that it is really needed. Especially appreciated, the car purrs along like a normal car, it’s quiet, has perfect suspension and steering, but when the gas pedal is depressed and the turbos go to work it can snap your head into the plush headrest seat and the tuned exhaust system sounds off. With just a slight depress of the gas pedal the car can be flying over speed limits very easily. It gives the driver a certain sense of satisfaction knowing there is jaguar speed lurking at the touch of a toe. If you want a sleek high performance sports car at a moderate price, this GT Supra 3.0 might be your ticket to an exciting drive.

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