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“ at doesn’t mean one thing is better than the other,” he added. “ is is just something else to help move this process along.” e idea to create Safe Skies Colorado came about after many conversations with people who were frustrated with what was happening at the airport, Winger said. school, she also played soccer.

One of her fondest childhood memories is the First of July events in Vancouver where there were fun activities all day long. Some of her favorites were running in races and swimming.

“I’ve always been athletic,” said Gunther. “Since I’m older now, I still e purpose of Safe Skies Colorado, in part, is to be able to serve as a representative for residents who are a ected by issues arising from the airport, he said. mountains, followed by 59 years of marriage before Carl passed.

“We started with the idea of, you know, hiring attorneys and that was kind of the stated goal, was to look for … attorneys to represent us and other people to be able to advise us,” he said.

“ e mission, though, is really to represent the community’s interest and make sure that our voices are heard,” he said.

When they rst moved to Highlands Ranch, there were only a few houses on their street with an open view to watch the sunset every night.

Every year, the couple would go on an international trip, going all around the globe to places like Japan e organization has garnered a lot of interest from the community, Winger said. It has hosted several community meetings and is raising donations to fund its legal e orts.

When asked what he would like for community members to know, Winger said, “It doesn’t have to be this way.”

“We believe that it’s possible to live … in unity or with an agreement with the airport and also be able to enjoy our communities and our neighborhoods,” he said. “ ere can be a way to see Mount Fujiyama as well as Portugal and England.

Gunther said the only places she hasn’t gone are Russia, India and South America.

With beautiful clear blue water, Gunther said the South Paci c was her favorite destination. She and her husband went there on their 50th anniversary.

While in China, she fell in love with the art of traditional Chinese ribbon and fan dancing.

“ at’s where I saw this Chinese dancing,” said Gunther. “I saw those fans and those beautiful ribbons.” Gunther knew she had to learn that style of dance.

She performed the style of dance for the talent portion of beauty pageants - where she tied for for Ms. Senior Colorado one year- and performed at her 100th birthday party. Gunther’s life so far has been lled with loving people and amazing memories from around the world and she does not want to stop.

No matter what it is, Gunther encourages others to never stop moving.

“I o er everybody the choice to do something all the time,” said Gunther. “Don’t just sit around, look at TV, you want to live life.” to live in harmony with an airport next to you.”

Winger said members of Safe Skies Colorado are open to having a dialogue with airport o cials.

“We now have this common problem,” he said. “It’s our hope that we can kind of work together to … get some kind of relief here.” ose interested in learning more about Safe Skies Colorado and how to donate can visit www.safeskiesco.org or contact the organization by emailing info@safeskiesco.org.