SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
COSPLAY HEROES Locals are on a mission to bring cosplay back to art form P10
FREE
DENVER Since 1926
DENVER, COLORADO
A publication of
Plan would expand housing, transit services Social-justice goals are in line with speech mayor made during summer BY ESTEBAN L. HERNANDEZ DENVERITE.COM
offered a limited number of discounted tickets — organizers offered a limited number of free tickets as well as half-off tickets — to residents in adjacent neighborhoods like Platt Park, Bridget said.
Mayor Michael Hancock recently unveiled his 2019 budget proposal for Denver with a spending plan that continues funding city services while expanding resources for housing, transit and mobility, public safety personnel and substance use and mental health services. The proposed $1.46 billion budget plan makes up the city’s main operating fund (the general fund), which is a 4.2 percent increase over the 2018 budget. It’s the amount of money the city needs to keep up its operating costs for most city services. The overall new city total operating budget is $2.4 billion, a 3 percent increase Hancock from the 2018 budget. This funds DIA and other major infrastructure services for the city and county like wastewater management. Hancock said that city staff focused on equity and improving affordability. He said the budget includes a focus on preserving neighborhood character and community, and touted goals aligned with a social justice focus Hancock first introduced during his State of the City speech in July.
SEE GRANDOOZY, P9
SEE PLAN, P6
Jennifer Matamoros holds Brady Ferguson on her shoulders during Phoenix’s performance at Grandoozy.
PHOTOS BY KAILYN LAMB
Grandoozy rocks Denver About 55,000 people attended the three-day festival
An audience member takes a photo of the Young the Giant performance on Saturday evening. The festival was held at the Overland Park Golf Course in south Denver.
BY KAILYN LAMB
In mid-September, Overland Park Golf Course’s fields nestled along the South Platte River became home to more than putters and pars. The driving range instead was filled with music — 35 performances, in fact, over a three-day weekend. Grandoozy, one of the city’s first large musical festivals launched at the golf course for the inaugural Sept. 14-16 event, drawing an estimated 55,000 music lovers, according to organizers, to its three stages. Other attractions included yoga, dance parties with DJs, 30 dining vendors and 18 local breweries.
Platt Park residents Cody and Bridget D’Angelo walked from their home to the festival’s first night. The couple had heard about Grandoozy more than a year ago and invited out-of-state friends to join them. Superfly, the festival’s organizer,
PERIODICAL
DID YOU KNOW INSIDE
As of Sept. 1, there were 387,700 active registered voters in Denver. Of those, more than one-third were not affiliated with a political party.
Source: Colorado Secretary of State’s Office
VOICES: PAGE 8 | LIFE: PAGE 10 | CALENDAR: PAGE 4 VOLUME 91 | ISSUE 47
2 Denver Herald
September 27, 2018
For the love of Platt Park Local Realtor highlights small business, community giving BY SUSAN DUGAN SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON PARK PROFILE
After moving to Platt Park at the age of 26, Georgia native Ryan Conover has become passionate about the neighborhood, the place he’s called home since 1998. After living in a community-driven neighborhood in the South, Conover said Denver was like recovering a piece of home. “Most of my neighbors were in their 70s,” he said. “Everyone was so incredibly welcoming. I had grown up in a community in the South where there was a pool in the center and everyone gathered around and knew each other. I had missed that, but felt so at home here.” Conover first moved to Denver hoping for a career in professional soccer after graduating from Clemson University in South Carolina with a degree in engineering. But an injury caused him to fall back on his degree as an engineer building Stapleton. But long hours and travel wore him out. Unsure what to do next, he returned home to spend time with his grandfather, who was in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Conover learned the value of giving back from his
IF YOU GO The What’s Up in Platt Park Pumpkin Patch event will be held on Oct. 20 at Asbury Elementary School, 1320 E. Asbury Ave. Times for the event will be updated at the What’s Up in Platt Park Facebook page. Visit www. facebook.com/WhatsUpinPlattPark for more information, or email Ryan Conover at ryan@theconoverteam.org to be added to a monthly email list. Asbury Elementary will be holding a Fall Festival event the same day. mother and grandfather, a former fighter pilot in World War II. Both his mother and grandfather were Realtors. Conover learned some business tricks from his grandfather, but he learned life lessons as well. “I followed my grandpa around a lot and his handshake, his smile, his pat on the back, was the way he did business,” he said. “I learned that all people have is their trust in you.” Upon his return to Denver, Conover decided to follow in the family footsteps and honor his entrepreneurial instincts by trying real estate in 2003. He now has an office at 1221 S. Clarkson St. in Washington Park West. “The market had been super busy in Denver in the late ’90s. By the time I started it was calmer, but still before the recession,” he said. “You knew the people you were working with and I actually enjoyed that period. It’s harder now.” Despite the ups and downs, Conover’s
Recreational 21+
Medical 18+
BEST COLORADO CANNABIS
Wheat Ridge’s BEST Dispensary
GRAND RE-OPENING! Sept. 28th – Oct. 31st
PLUS SO MANY MORE DEALS!!! TAX INCLUDED ON ALL PRICING
4800 Lamar St. Wheat Ridge, CO 720-205-5314
Ryan Conover, pictured here with his wife Christie and their dog Ernie, first moved to Platt Park in 1998. He now runs “What’s Up in Platt Park,” a local page dedicated to giving back and highlighting small business in the neighborhood. COURTESY OF APRIL O’HARE PHOTOGRAPHY
hard work paid off while his appreciation for the neighborhood where he lived, worked and played continued to grow. And by then it was time to follow his grandfather’s footsteps once again, this time by giving back. “My grandfather had given a ton to the community, and so had my mom, so it’s part of what we do as a family,” he said. “I wanted to find a way to support the other small businesses I walk to and enjoy, and keep neighbors informed.” Conover created “What’s Up in Platt Park” in 2016 to do just that, while also helping contribute to neighborhood schools. The organization promotes one local business a month and posts video interviews with local business people on its Facebook page. For the past two Octobers, What’s Up has hosted a pumpkin patch with refreshments and fun activities for kids in Conover’s front yard to benefit Asbury Elementary School, raising more than $740 the first year and $2,100 the second. Conover said he would like to eventually expand into doing fundraising for other schools as well. “The pumpkin patch has outgrown our location and we have a commitment from Asbury to hold it there next year with additional activities for kids like face painting,” he said. “Our goal is to eventually raise enough to pay for a para(professional) teacher salary.” Through a food drive it has sponsored in May the past two years, What’s Up supports Asbury’s “Hands Up For the Children,” a local nonprofit that delivers backpacks of food to food-insecure children and their families every week. He is hoping to expand giving to this program as well by getting other local businesses and volunteers from the community in-
‘I benefit so much from the shops, restaurants and schools that make Platt Park special that giving feels natural.’
Ryan Conover, “What’s Up in Platt Park” founder volved. He’s hoping to annually fill the pantry so kids can have food during the school year. “Last year their pantry was completely empty,” he said, “and we filled it to the brim with donations collected in bins in my front yard and outside my office.” Conover and his wife, Christie, who are expecting their first child this month, hope to benefit soon even more directly from the schools they help support. “I benefit so much from the shops, restaurants and schools that make Platt Park special that giving feels natural,” he said. “I hope word about what we’re doing just starts to snowball, and more and more people step up. What’s good for neighborhood businesses and schools is good for the whole community.”
Denver Herald 3
September 27, 2018
Kids’ lemonade stands get a break in Denver
, ” r
FirstBank events celebrate Hispanic heritage STAFF REPORT
INSURANCE PREFERRED CLAIM EXPERTS MANUFACTURER PREFERRED
www.JKRoofing.com Serving the greater Denver Metro area and the foothills.
Thank you for voting us or
Best of the Best!
C ol
do
a
FirstBank’s Spanish banking centers are planning a series of Fiesta Friday events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The series, which is open to the public, will include free Hispanicinspired food, drinks, music and entertainment, and will rotate to a different branch each week. Entertainers include everything from Matachines dancers to Mariachis. “Hosting Hispanic Heritage Month events gives us a wonderful opportunity to commemorate and support cultural diversity,” FirstBank Chief Operating Officer Emily Robinson said in a news release. “We’ve long believed that `banking for good’ means truly engaging with our community and doing our best to help it thrive. Hosting these events is one small part of that effort. No matter your cultural heritage or native language, everyone is welcome.” Last summer, the bank announced the addition of several Spanish bank-
ing centers in Colorado and Arizona to expand its services to Spanishspeaking customers in their preferred or native language. “For FirstBank, diversity and inclusion aren’t just boxes we check off; they are cornerstones of who we are as an organization. That’s why it’s so important for us to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in a meaningful way,” Ed Diez de Medina, director of diversity and inclusion and vice president of human resources for FirstBank, said in the release. “We’re committed to serving our community in the best way possible, and in this case, that means celebrating our friends, neighbors and customers.” All events last from 4-6 p.m. They take place: • Sept. 28 at 18521 Green Valley Ranch Blvd., Denver • Oct. 5 at 275 S. Federal Blvd., Denver A full schedule of events and activities can be found at efirstbankblog. com/fiesta-fridays.
SM
ia
Parents and guardians of entrepreneurial children rejoice: Your kid’s lemonade stand is no longer subject to the city’s food licensing laws, thanks to a Denver City Council vote. The council on Sept. 17 passed an ordinance creating an exemption to licensing requirements for kids’ lemonade stands. The move was sparked after someone complained about the lemonade stand Jennifer Knowles’ children opened in Stapleton in May. The complaint led to cops showing up and shutting down the stand, which wasn’t allowed to operate under the current city ordinances because the kids didn’t have a permit. Knowles and her three boys — Ben, 7, William, 4, and Jonathan, 2 — reopened their lemonade stand outside the council chambers on Sept. 17 to celebrate the law’s passing. She thanked the council and her representative, Chris Herndon, for their swift action in helping change the law. Herndon recognized the children for their “entrepreneurial spirit.” The bill was co-sponsored by Councilman Paul Kashmann. Knowles was thankful for the community’s support. “I’m thrilled,” she said before the
CALM AFTER THE STORM
Call for a FREE INSPECTION!
303-425-7531
ed
BY ESTEBAN L. HERNANDEZ DENVERITE.COM
council’s vote. “I’m thrilled that kids across the community can have lemonade stands and know they’re following the law.” Licenses are usually required for people to operate a temporary retail food establishment, including pushcarts, among other food and beveragebased establishments. Under the law now, a “children’s neighborhood beverage stand” would be defined as a temporary establishment that is: • Operated by a kid under 17 • Located in a neighborhood, which is defined as an area within the city and county limits zoned for family or multi-family residential use • Providing beverages including lemonade, hot or cold tea, coffee or hot chocolate served in single-use, disposable cups • Open a maximum of 84 total days during a calendar year • Open at least 200 feet from a temporary food vendor selling beverages permitted by the city’s Parks Department or licensed by the Department of Excise and License • Open in a way that doesn’t obstruct the public right of way “I’ve been waiting for this … I wanted to say cheers to you all for that,” Herndon said on Sept. 17, gesturing toward the children with a cup of their lemonade. Denverite is an online local news source for everything you need to know about Denver in 5 minutes. Visit denverite.com/subscribe for more.
M
Licensing exemption comes after brouhaha over incident in Stapleton
C o m m u nit
y
4 Denver Herald
THINGS to DO
Out of the Office featuring Chalk Art Show and Competition in Collaboration with Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at Republic Plaza, 370 17th St., Denver. Arts Brookfield is pleased to present the final installation of Out of the Office, an entertainment series at Republic Plaza in downtown Denver. So mark your calendar and get out of the office on to
vote for your favorite artist. Untitled Final Friday at the Denver Art Museum: Arthur Williams: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. Using a “Hanging Garden” theme, former DAM Creativein-Residence Arthur Williams plans a glimpse into the many facets of floral artistry from commercial to avant-garde
GREATER DENVER
REMEMBERED in a hardcover book The Denver Post is pleased to announce a hardcover coffee-table book: “Denver Memories II: The Early Years and the 1940s.” We are thrilled to also include photos from our readers, in addition to photos carefully selected from Denver Public Library, History Colorado Center, National Western Stock Show, The Denver Athletic Club, Black American West Museum & Heritage Center, Forney Museum of Transportation, Denver Police Museum, Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, University of Denver Special Collections, Colorado State Archives, The Telecommunications History
ALL-NEW BOOK for 2018!
Group, Denver Firefighters Museum, Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Colorado Railroad Museum from the 1800s through 1949.
BOOK DETAILS
Hardcover · 180 pages · Hundreds of historic photos · Ships early December
SAVE $15 TODAY! Pre-order this collector’s book and save $15.00 off the $44.95 retail price. Order online securely at
Denver2.PictorialBook.com and save with flat-rate shipping
$29.95
$44.95
Offer expires October 31, 2018
Pre-order by mail now (discount expires 10/31/18): ☐ Ship my order to me: $29.95 plus $2.29 tax and $6.95 shipping per book. Order will be shipped to the address below after 12/07/18. Quantity: ___ x $39.19 = $______ total Payment method: ☐ Check/Money Order
Credit card orders can be placed online: Denver2.PictorialBook.com
Name
Send form and payment to:
Address
The Denver Post Attn: Denver Book 2 5990 N. Washington St. Denver, CO 80216
City
State
Phone
E-mail presented by
Zip
for September’s Untitled Final Friday event. Watch for a corsage bar where you can build your own corsage, floral pieces in the gallery inspired by works of art, performance installation floral pieces and other flower-themed demos and activities. Visit denverartmuseum.org/calendar for more information. `Above and Beyond’ Interactive Flight Exhibition: opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. Presented by Boeing, in collaboration with NASA and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, Above and Beyond presents a look into the current and future developments of aerospace. The exhibit will close Jan. 13. To learn more, go to WingsMuseum.org/ Beyond. Athena Project Presents Honor Killing to debut in Denver at the JCC Denver: Runs through Sept. 30 at JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St. Honor Killing is a suspenseful and compelling story of New York Times reporter Allisyn Davis who is investigating the honor killing of a young Pakistani woman at the hands of family. Tickets are $25. Visit www.athenaprojectarts.org/ premiere-production/ for more information. Special Halloween Magic Show: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 at Avenue Theater, 417 E 17th Ave., Denver. After four months of sold out shows, the Denver Magic Show is back with a show specifically designed for Halloween. Tickets are $20. For more informatin, visit denvermagicshow.com. `In the Image’: 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd., Denver. This is the first film of a three film series entitled: This Is Palestine, Voices of the People, held at the Park Hill branch library. The purpose of the series is educational. Other films in the series include, “The Occupation of the American Mind” and “Flying Paper”. Ikebana International’s Denver Chapter Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. View about 30 arrangements made by the Ikebana Society, as well as a large group display. Ikebana is the art of arranging flower stems, seed stalks, branches, grasses and leaves in harmony with each other. Included with admission. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information. Colorado Pen Show: Oct. 5 to Oct. 7 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Stapleton North, 4040 Quebec St., Denver. Come check out the latest analog tools for your digital world at the Colorado Pen Show. Our fifth year in Denver, the Colorado Pen Show is the penultimate event for new and vintage pens, inks, papers and accessories in the Rocky Mountains. Social Media Secrets for Writers: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at at the Denver Woman’s Press Club, 1325 Logan Street, Denver (free north side parking). The latest developments and upcoming trends in social media will be featured and will re-
September 27, 2018
late to building writer platforms on social media. Participants are asked to bring a fully charged laptop and be familiar with their target audience (readership). DWPC members will be on hand to help with internet challenges during the seminar. Come prepared to take notes, interact, and do hands-on work. Cost is $65 for nonmembers, $55 for DWPC members. To RSVP or more information, contact Anne Randolph, AnneRandolph@KitchenTableWriting.com , 303-758-3426.RSVP, or dwpconline.org/events/social-mediasecrets-with-melody-jones-oct-6/ Taps & Tails: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 11, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 at the Denver Zoo. Pop-up bier hall features Colorado breweries, seasonal food, wine, cocktails and entertainment. Host is comedian Janae Burris. Two-time Grammy winner Will Champlin performs Oct. 11; singer/ songwriter Rob Drabkin performs Oct. 18; DJ Rockstar Aaron hosts an animal onesie Halloween dance party Oct. 25. Ages 21plus only. Go to https://denverzoo.org/ Enchanted Hollows: 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 5-6, Oct. 12-13, Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-2y at the Denver Zoo. For families and children 8 and older. Features Woodland Hollow, jack-o-lantern sculptures, spooky décor, seasonal foods, beer, wine, cocktails, animal meet-and-greets. Trick-or-treat candy stations Oct. 26-27. Go to https://denverzoo.org/ Ballet Mélange Presents Melange D’Amour: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Cleo Parker Robinson Theater, 119 Park Ave W in Denver. Ballet Mélange presents Melange D’amour - classic excerpts from well-known ballet love stories interspersed with the energy and excitement of contemporary works. One performance only. Tickets are $15. Visit www.classicalballet-academy.com/ballet-melange/. Boo at the Zoo: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28 at the Denver Zoo. Animal demonstratinos, trick-or-treat stations, family-friendly entertainment. Go to https://denverzoo. org/
Regional Premiere Production of `Oh My God!’: Runs through Sept. 30 at the Pluss Theatre in Denver’s Staenburg-Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 South Dahlia Street, Denver. Produced by Theatre Or,* in collaboration with the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, Oh My God! is an early selection of JAAMM Fest (Jewish Arts, Authors, Music and Movies). For information about the show and touring, contact Theatre Or at theatreor@mindspring.com, or call 303-801-5122. Tickets are available at each venue listed below and at www. theatre.com Invisible Links: Botanical Art and Illustration: Runs through Oct. 14 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration presents its annual juried exhibition highlighting students’ best achievements in a variety of media. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information. SEE CALENDAR, P7
Denver Herald 5
September 27, 2018
Concerts, free lessons offered on Kids Music Day STAFF REPORT
More than 500 music school and retail locations around the world -will celebrate the third annual Kids Music Day on Oct. 5. Each year, the national nonprofit Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations to spotlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family jams, instrument donation drives and more. This year, a number of celebrity artists are showing their support for Music Education by joining the inaugural class of Kids Music Day Ambassadors. Among the celebrity ambassadors are Julie Andrews, Richie Sambora, Sarah McLachlan and Jim Brickman. Kids Music Day is one of two international music holidays founded by the organization Keep Music Alive. In March 2018, the organization partnered with more than 600 music school and music retail locations in all 50 states, Canada and 10 additional countries to offer free lessons to new students (kids and adults) as part of the third annual Teach Music Week. Some of the largest music school chains in the nation have partici-
pated in Kids Music Day and Teach Music Week with many of their locations including Music & Arts, Guitar Center, Kindermusik, Music Together, Gymboree, Long & McQuade, Bach to Rock and the legendary School of Rock. Learn more at www.KeepMusicAlive.org. To find a complete list of Kids Music Day events in Colorado, click on the map on the website. Kids Music Day events A partial list of Music Day events in Colorado Community Media coverage areas: • Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Montbello Library, Denver, 720-865-0200 • Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta, 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, Belmar Library, Lakewood, 303-235-5275 • Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Evergreen Library, Evergreen, 303-235-5275 • Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, Perl Mack Communty Center, Denver, 303-650-7580 • Piano/violin sale, Oct. 4-6 at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, a Rockley Family Foundation fundraiser, 303-797-5742 • 10th anniversary celebration, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Youth on Record, 1301 W. 10th Ave., Denver, 303-993-5226
Fundraiser to benefit Colorado Feeding Kids STAFF REPORT
Unity on the Avenue plans its 2018 community outreach fundraiser to benefit Colorado Feeding Kids, a local nonprofit that provides nonperishable meals to Colorado kids and families through food banks and schools, and to disaster areas around the world. The Hearts of Hope Silent Auction is ,Friday, Oct., 19 at Unity on the Avenue, 4670 E. 17th Ave. Parkway, Denver. The event goes from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and hopes to provide an additional 400,000 meals to meet the growing demand for food support. Tickets can be purchased for $25 each at www.CoFeedingkids.org. Colorado Feeding Kids is an allvolunteer organization headed by Ken Bradley, president of the board of trustees. Cash donations are used to buy the raw material to make the packages containing six meals each. Each serving costs 25 cents, meaning
DEAL ALERT
$1 provides four meals. Meal packing takes place at the FERN Warehouse at least monthly and sponsored meal packs take places at various churches and clubs throughout the city and state. “Colorado Feeding Kids’ goal is to end hunger in Colorado,” Bradley said in a news release. “This year we have distributed over 630,000 meals so far and in our 10-year history close to 6 million. But the demand is growing right here at home. We are receiving more calls from food banks and schools for our new offering, Backpack Meals. The backpack contains three six-meal packages providing a total of 18 meals and snacks for the weekend.” According to the news release, one in five Colorado kids does not know when he or she will receive his or her next meal. One in eight Colorado seniors and families face food insecurity; seniors often have to choose between food and medicine.
BUY 5 GET 1 FREE All Brand new 100% Genuine Products
Factory Unlocked with 12 Months full Apple Care warranty and 30 Days
APPLE PHONES
Apple iPhone X 256GB ........... $800 Apple iPhone X 64GB ............. $750 Apple iPhone 8 Plus 256GB ... $700 Apple iPhone 8 Plus 64GB ..... $650 Apple iPhone 8 256GB ........... $600 Apple iPhone 8 64GB ............. $550
SAMSUNG PHONES
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus .... $800 Samsung Galaxy S9 ............ $700 Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus .... $650 Samsung Galaxy S8 ............ $600
COMPUTERS & TABLETS
Apple MacBook Pro 15” Laptop Computer “ ... $750 Apple MacBook Pro MA895LL/A 15” Laptop (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo” ... $700 Apple MacBook Air Notebook Computer MacBook Air 4GB ... $850 Apple MacBook MA700LL/A Mac Notebook ... $600 Apple MacBook Pro MA611LL/A Notebook ... $700 Apple MacBook MA254LL/A Mac Notebook ... $600 Apple iBook G3 M7698LL/A Mac Notebook ... $700 Brand New Lates new 15-inch macbook Pro ... $700 Brand New Latest New 17-inch MacBook Pro ... $850 Apple MacBook Pro MB471LL/A 15.4” Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 4GB 320GB ... $1000
RETURN POLICY:
All prices are wholesale and includes Insurance, Tax and Postage Fees
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Brand New (Original Box) Never Used 100% GENUINE / ORIGINAL1 Year Full International Warranty Factory UNLOCKED (FREE SIM) Complete accessories (Well packed and sealed in original Company box)
SHIPPING COMPANY:
FedEx,UPS,DHL Delivery Time: 2 to 3 Days to any location
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF INTERESTED. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY! PAYMENT:
LARGE ORDER BANK TRANSFER, PAYPAL AND CREDIT CARD 1 TO 10 UNITS WU AND MO PAYMENT Contact us For Order Place via Email Address in below manners:
ELIZABETH JOHN E-mail: apple8promo2017@representative.com E-mail: apple8promo2017@gmail.com SKYPE:orderproduct
6 Denver Herald
September 27, 2018
PLAN FROM PAGE 1
“This $1.46 billion proposal reflects the priorities and values of Denver’s residents, of equity, access to opportunity, affordability and neighborhood preservation,” Hancock said. He said his focus on equity issues isn’t related to his re-election campaign. “What you are seeing reflected here is a more mature, wiser administration who recognizes that what public works does has as much to do with the health and well-being for children in this city as what children’s affairs does or Denver Human Services does,” Hancock said. “We all play a role.” Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Mayor Brendan J. Hanlon said the city has “strong, sound financial management practices.” “I’m very pleased to report that the city’s fiscal health remains strong,” Hanlon said. The plan would increase housing resources and expand a housing rebate program. Affordable housing promised A big part of Hancock’s proposal is its commitment to improving affordable housing resources. The budget includes what Hancock said is a record $50 million for affordable housing programs. Last month, his goal got a big boost from Denver City Council when members approved a bill to increase the city’s special marijuana sales tax to specifically fund affordable housing.
The money will help preserve or create 6,000 housing units in the city over the next five years. The plan included an agreement with the Denver Housing Authority. Hancock said there’s “a critical need for affordable housing,” in Denver. He said his plan is a response to “unprecedented demands” placed on the city. “This is still a city where people are moving to, still a city where people want to remain in and raise their families, and as a city, by the way, as I said this is a very non-traditional area for municipalities, and that’s why it’s important for us to have a critical partnership with Denver Housing Authority,” Hancock said. Denver market leader for Enterprise Community Partners Jennie Rodgers said Hancock’s ideas are a good start and said she likes that the city is addressing the issue from a variety of angles. Rodgers said expanding the rebate program is a good strategy since it will ease “the housing burden for lowincome housing.”. Work still needs to be done to tackle the issue, but she said the city’s plan is a good start. “We have to continue to work to create new strategies, funding resource programs, to benefit our most vulnerable residents,” Rodgers said. Taxes support general fund Overall, the city’s general fund includes a projected $32 million from tax revenue from legalized marijuana sales. It includes $16.3 million from the city’s retail tax, $9.3 million from the affordable housing tax approved last month and $6.5 million from state
Great Food. Great Atmosphere. Great People.
HOURS:
Unique Dining In A Modern Atmosphere Mon - Thurs: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm & 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm Fri & Sat: Noon - 10:30 pm Sun: Noon - 10:00 pm
Happy Hour every day : 4:30 pm -7 pm
SPECIAL! Spend over $50 and get one special roll FREE! 13up 3484 S Broadway, Englewood CO 80113. Phone: 303-781-2922 dine -in, take out, and free delivery (3 miles and $15 minimum)
www.akisushi8.com
share-backs. The city had initially projected the affordable housing tax would generate $8 million. Hancock wants to work with city council to expand eligibility to the elderly and disabled property tax rebate program to include families, which Hanlon said were not previously considered. A family is defined as a household with at least one child. Councilwoman-at-large Robin Kniech said Sept. 13 that expanding eligibility will require changing city ordinance. The budget plan includes $14.7 million for services and facilities for people experiencing homelessness. It includes $4 million Hancock said is committed to hiring up to 10 peer navigators for the city’s shelters. It begins funding Hancock’s plan to add 125 miles in bike lanes in the city over the next five years. Hancock’s plan calls for an added $27 million to implement the city’s Mobility Action Plan, which seeks to improve safety and help provide more transportation options for residents. The funding includes a one-time $2.9 million investment to the city’s bike network as part of Hancock’s plan to add 125 miles of bike lanes in Denver over the next five years, which is an addition to $4.2 million designated for bike lanes by Hancock’s plan ($7.1 million total). It uses $800,000 to support the Denver Bike Share program, which allows for discounted and free B-Cycle rides to city residents and expands the program to underserved neighborhoods. Denver Director at Bicycle Colorado Piep van Heuven, who’s also the chair of policy advocacy organization Denver Street Partnerships, said Hancock’s budget is “a mixed bag” of ideas addressing some of their biggest concerns. “We do see increases,” van Heuven said. “There are some great things in the budget. For instance, the number of bike lanes has tripled. That’s very good news for the Denver Moves Bicycle Plan.” Van Heuven said the group had requested $22 million in total budget recommendations for mobility improvements, but the budget calls for only $14 million. She added that the city spending additional money on the Vision Zero Action Plan is a promising move and applauded the investment toward the Safe Routes to School project, which will provide safety measures for kids who bike or walk to school. Federal Boulevard left out One area van Heuven said the budget doesn’t address: money for Federal Boulevard. Organizers requested $5 million for safety improvements, but the city isn’t putting up any money toward improvements there. (The budget shows there’s a grant funded by Regis University for median improvements at Federal Boulevard and 52nd Avenue). The plan adds public safety personnel, including 68 new police officers and firefighters. To keep Denver “a safe big city,” the budget calls for an additional 31 police officers, which includes three new detectives that Hanlon said would focus on domestic violence cases. It also calls for “use of force” training with an emphasis on “de-escalation” tactics. The budget includes 37 new firefighters, which includes 14 firefighters to
staff the new Northfield fire station expected to be completed by mid-2019. As part of the budget, Hancock wants to launch a neighborhood equity and stabilization team (NEST). This team would provide resources for “vulnerable neighborhoods under the threat of displacement.” Hancock’s budget proposal says the city wants to do a better job of being proactive in anticipating neighborhoods’ changing needs. The team will also be involved in attracting investment into “target neighborhoods” — a spokesman for the Office of Economic Development was not clear which neighborhoods those are on Sept. 13. Resource centers planned In another effort to provide planning resources, Hancock’s plan includes opening two new Neighborhood Resources Centers in Globeville and Montbello and expanding the city’s Financial Empowerment Centers. It contains funding and new resources for substance use treatment. The budget wants to use $3.1 million for a coordinated response to address substance use and mental health services in Denver. It includes funding a pilot, on-demand treatment intake program in partnership with Denver Health. The program would provide intake for opioid users seeking treatment. The city is planning on launching a new service: A mobile needle exchange program. It would involve deploying a van in partnership with local treatment providers. The city will seek to maintain a roughly $223 million rainy day fund, which is about 15.2 percent of the general fund budget. This is good news for the city and county: Hanlon said coupled with the city’s overall fiscal management, having this much set aside has led to Denver receiving strong ratings by top credit rating agencies. The ratings were released ahead of bond issuing for the Better Denver Bond Program earlier this year. Hancock added that good credit ratings are an important measure because it gives the city access to better debt services and lower interest rates. He said the city needs to be prepared to face the potential for a downturn economy. “We are literally one incident, terrorist incident away, one tweet away from destroying the momentum that we have seen as a city and as a nation,” Hancock said. “We need to make sure that we’re fit and ready to roll in the event that that occurs.” Hanlon said the ratings provide “a third-party validation” to the city’s finances. “We remain committed to ensuring Denver’s reserves stay at the level that will position us to weather any financial uncertainties that may occur in the future,” Hanlon said. What’s next? Now that it’s been introduced, the spending plan is in the council’s hands. The Sept. 13 announcement is the start of a process that will end with a Denver City Council vote in November. The council will discuss the plan, make recommendations and get the chance to revise the budget. They will host public hearings to give folks a chance to voice their own thoughts and opinions on the budget.
Denver Herald 7
September 27, 2018
CALENDAR FROM PAGE 4
within Denver’s most historic - and some say, most haunted - Capitol Hill mansion. Tickets are $20 per person and $18 for Historic Denver members, seniors and children. Call 303-832-4092, ext. 16 for tickets or visit www.mollybrown.org. Advised for ages 12 and up, per parental discretion.
Regional Premiere of: Love Alone: Performances will be Oct. 13 through Nov. 10 with shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., plus Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $23 for adults/$20 for students, seniors and military or $18 for groups of 10 or more. All performances will be at The John Hand Theater at 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver, CO 80230. Tickets and more information available online at www.firehousetheatercompany.com.
Ghosts in the Gardens Tour: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 19-21 and 26-28, 6-8 p.m. and 8:3010:30 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. Guides share haunting stories of the Gardens’ one hundred years of history, inside and outside of what used to be called “The Boneyard.” Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information.
Glow at the Gardens: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. Enjoy spooky storytelling, hands-on crafts, games, cash bars, seasonal café specials and of course, a little trick-or-treating at this festive fall event. Seasonal food and beverages are available for purchase. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information.
Joy Wine and Spirits - 2018 Chili Cook Off: Noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 21, at Joy Wine and Spirits, 1302 E. 6th Ave., Denver. The Joy Wine and Spirits Annual Chili Cook Off is back for our 8th year benefiting Hunger Free Colorado. $20 Pre-Order $25 Day Of. Drinks and games are purchased separately. Visit www.joywineandspirits.com/chili-cookoff for more information.
Victorian Horrors: Offered over three weekends, the hour-long performances begin every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27. Victorian Horrors is environmental theater set
Literature of the Land Book Club: `Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout’: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. An absorbing chronicle of the days
and nights of one of the last fire lookouts in the American West. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information. Seedlings: Tues-Wed: 3-6 years old, 9:30 & 11 a.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. Thursdays: 24 to 36 monthsold, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Fridays: 18 to 24 months old, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Seedlings classes offer a fun, hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Week of Oct. 2: Acorns to Oaks; Oct. 9: Glorious Grasses; Oct. 16: Pumpkins, Gourds and More; Oct. 23: The Creepy Crawly Garden: Oct 30: Fall Foliage Fun. $11 for 18-36 months old, $9 member; $13 for 3-6 years old, $11 member. Visit www. botanicgardens.org for more information. Homeschool Day: Plants and People of the Southwest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. Homeschool Days offer families the opportunity to explore plant-based themes through a variety of hands-on activities, tours and take-home projects that families can do together. Activities are designed for children ages five
and up, however all ages are welcome to attend. $12 per day per child; One adult per child is free of charge. $7 additional adults and non-participating siblings over the age of two. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information. Free Fridays at Clyfford Still Museum: Free Fridays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street. Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist. Call (720) 354-4880 for more information. The Jester’s Court Returns to The Voodoo Comedy Playhouse: 10 p.m., Fridays at The Voodoo Comedy Playhouse located at 1260 22nd Street, Denver. The Jester’s Court is proud to announce several new performances of its hilarious and very popular short-form improv comedy show. Tickets are just $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets are available online at www. jesterscourtcomedy.com. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday FOR publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
Caring for our Community by
Using Sustainable Printing Practices. ColoradoCommunityMedia.com
Holiday
Craft Show and Mini-Market Admission is free to the public Saturday Nov. 24
10am - 5pm
Sunday Nov. 25
10am - 4pm
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Ave. Golden, CO.
Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the first-ever Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.
Vendors Needed | Interested in selling your handmade crafts??
Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate
8 Denver Herald
LOCAL
September 27, 2018
VOICES
Human-dog relationship offers something to sink teeth into
W
hen my DVD remote was being made, they added beef flavoring to the liquid plastic before it was
molded. That’s the only explanation I can think of. It went missing. I finally located it under the bed. It had a succession of teeth marks that matched Harry’s dental records. Harry has dozens of other chewable toys that were intended for dogs. They were purchased at pet stores. The remote was not. The remote still worked, but its grisly appearance was unwelcome. You can find anything online, and I found an unused replacement that had been picked up at a Santa Clara estate sale. I put blue tape on the new one. It was supposed to remind me not to leave it bedside. I like to watch a few minutes of old movies before I meet the arms of Morpheus, and I just leave the remote
on the table next to the bed when that time comes. In the morning, I’m supposed to remember where I left it the night before, but I am not that accountable, and Harry knows it. QUIET Sitting at my DESPERATION computer this a.m., I heard gnawing and looked down. The little tubular fiend and I were separated for no more than two minutes since leaving the bedroom earlier, but that’s all it took. It could be worse. Craig Marshall I have heard much Smith worse. One reader lost three pairs of expensive shoes, she said. Belts, others have claimed, slippers, sandals, table legs, seat cushions, gloves, knick knacks, and paddy whacks.
One evening, the Red Avenger approached me with what looked like a stuffed mouse and dropped it at my feet, and smiled at me. Harry doesn’t own a stuffed mouse. It was the real thing, deceased, and relatively fresh. I said, “We are not a cat, Harry.” I explained to him the use of the editorial “we.” “We” replaces the first person in an editorial, thereby lifting the onus of accountability from one person to the entire editorial board. My use of it with Harry, however, was intended to blunt my disapproval. With this particular hound, I am not a very tough tactician. I know better, but he is not, as it were, on a short leash. However, I don’t want to encourage cat behavior in him. Cats bring their prey to you, and sit aloof in corners and lick their paws all day, and that’s about it. Harry will be 1 next month, or 7, de-
pending on how you look at it. These are wonderful times with him. In a blink he will be 5, then 10. He moved here in February, but by all appearances we have been best friends for years, even decades. o If you can take it, watch something “ called “Owen and Haatchi” on “E:60.” Owen, a boy, has Schwartz-Jampel syn- e drome, and Haatchi, a dog, is missing a 8 leg and his tail. Haatchi was tied up — p intentionally — next to train tracks and b a train ran over him. But he survived. a It’s a short documentary, and there’s e a also a book. s Every time I watch it, I hope that Owen’s parents have prepared him for m the one bad day all dog owners face. Harry’s appetite for things that are e not intended for him has cost me less e S than $100. He’s worth it, and more. s Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, ed-h ucator and Highlands Ranch resident. a e He can be reached at craigmarshallh smith@comcast.net. a t o
What we do and what we say — it really does matter
O
nce again, I have to say thank you to the community for your emails and responses. I truly enjoy hearing from you as you share your own stories with me. Your stories are the reason I am inspired each week to keep writing, so thank you. Although my column and many other columns, blogs, podcasts, and seminars collectively reach millions of people, I am confident that most of the authors and folks who blog, record, or speak from the stage would agree that one of the most rewarding things, if not the most rewarding part of what we do, is when even just one person reaches out and lets us know that what we shared made a difference in that person’s life. Zig Ziglar would say it all the time, whether there were five people in the room or 50,000 people in the stadium, Zig would say, “This will be a success even if we change just one person’s life.” It is why we do what we do. And I share this with you because even though you may not write a column, post a blog, record podcasts, or speak from the stage, you, and yes, I do mean
DENVER Since 1926
you, can change someone’s life for the better. You have the ability every day to be a difference maker. One of my favorite quotes is by Dag Hammarskjold, “It is more noble to give yourself completely to WINNING one individual than WORDS to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.” Such a powerful quote when we really stop and think about it. Of course, there are organizations we support and plenty of opportunity to Michael Norton help all people, but it all can start with just one person. And that one person can then become a difference maker to one more person. It is the pebble in the ocean effect, the ripple effect. And you never know what you can do or say that will start that ripple, that ripple that will make a difference. Sometimes you will see it immediately, and other times you will hear from someone six months or a
JERRY HEALEY President
ERIN ADDENBROOKE Majors/Classified Manager
ANN MACARI HEALEY Executive Editor
MEREDITH THOMPSON Marketing Consultant
ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com
mthompson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
CHRIS ROTAR Managing Editor
AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager
jhealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com D D
II
S S
P P
A A
T T
C C
A publication of
A publication of
Call first: 1624 Market St., Suite 202, Denver, CO 80202 Mailing Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-566-4100 To subscribe call 303-566-4100
H H
year later, or maybe even longer, letting you know what you did or said changed their lives. When we live and work with the intention of doing our best, and doing our best for others, the odds are high that we will have a positive impact on someone’s life. As a matter of fact, I will bet that you already have, you have made a difference and the world is a better place for it. And that one person who you were a difference maker for, probably tells your story over and over again and you don’t even know it. That’s OK, because we don’t need to know it, it’s just about recognizing that we have the power to be a difference maker and change lives in all that we do. A word, a hug, living by example, giving hope and encouragement, sharing a life lesson, giving someone a second chance, sharing our faith, offering unconditional love and forgiveness, and mentoring someone through a tough situation or opportunity, all of these and more are ways that we, you, are already changing lives for the better, and doing it one person at a time.
crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com
eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com
abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com
ERIN FRANKS Production Manager
efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com
LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager
lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com
l s e w d
y
d The truth is that people want to a place their hope and trust in the e people that have the ability to change o their lives. Now look at the word “trust” again, look at the two letters s in the middle, “us.” We are all in this k together, we are all the “us” in “trust.” We may not even know we are doing o it, and some of us are very intentional about doing it, but if we can all remember that what we do and say, each and every day, has the ability to make all the difference to at least one person, that by itself makes all the difference. So how about you? Has someone made a difference in your life? Do you know where you have made a difference? As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can remember that what we do and say each day counts, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Herald-Dispatch. We welcome letters to the editor. Please Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone. Email letters to letters@coloradocommunitymedia.com Deadline Fri. 5 p.m. for the following week’s paper.
B G
Denver Herald-Dispatch (ISSN 1542-5797)(USPS 241-760) A legal newspaper of general circulation in Denver, Colorado, the Herald-Dispatch is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 1624 Market St., Suite 202, Denver, CO 80202. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT DENVER, COLORADO and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110
Denver Herald 9
September 27, 2018
GRANDOOZY FROM PAGE 1
But once they heard about the lineup, which featured national names such as Kendrick Lamar and Florence + The Machine, Bridget said she would have attended even without the discount. Cody agreed. “We just saw Bishop Briggs,” he said of the British singer and songwriter, “and she seemed stoked to be here.” Although Superfly and city officials estimated Grandoozy could hold 80,000 people per day, Denver-based producer David Erlich estimated before the festival that first-year attendance would be closer to 20,000 each day. In total, the festival drew about 55,000 people over the weekend, said Chris Langley with Superfly’s media relations team. Part of the excitement behind the event was the hope that it would be an economic driver for the city of Denver. Superfly co-founder Rick Farman said he did not have an estimate for how much money Grandoozy generated, but said the company’s other events, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, have made about $10 million each. He added that it will probably take some time before Grandoozy sees that kind of profit. “It typically takes a number of years,” he said. Allegra “Happy” Haynes, executive director of Denver Parks and Recreation, said she hoped festival attendees learned more about the city’s oldest golf course. “Golfers all know this place,” she said. “A lot of people (were) here that know nothing about Overland.” Katy Strascina, executive director of the city’s Special Events office, said
the festival was also an opportunity to diversify its tourism market. Superfly staff focused on creating local flavor within the event, which helped to showcase the food, drink and outdoor experiences that Colorado has to offer, she said. Music festivals are also becoming more popular and the city was lacking a large musical destination, said Strascina, noting that before Grandoozy, Colorado residents had to travel out of state to find that kind of festival experience. Before the festival, some residents in the Overland Park Neighborhood Association had concerns about the negative impact such a large festival could have on surrounding areas. The group eventually split into their own organization, the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON). President Helene Orr said she was glad the festival did not reach the estimated capacity of 80,000 people per day. She added that some factors, such as the use of fireworks during performances, were not fully explained to residents. Before the Kendrick Lamar show on Sept. 14, surrounding residents received an email saying fireworks and loud noises would be used during his set. But overall, Orr said she was happy with how responsive Superfly staff were to resident questions and complaints. Some attendees also complained about confusion around car-share pickup areas. Because there were so many cars and festival attendees, connecting was difficult, Highlands Ranch resident Brittany Brands said. But Brands said she enjoyed the festival and its layout. “I think this has been an amazing event,” she said. “The late afternoon lineup (was) killer.”
In addition to three stages for music, Grandoozy had an area dedicated to the outdoor industry in Colorado. Dance parties and seminars were held in the Ski Lodge building. PHOTOS BY KAILYN LAMB Stephen Nolan, left, and John Everhart from North Carolina wait for Phoenix to come on stage Friday evening at Grandoozy. The pair came to Colorado to avoid Hurricane Florence on the east coast.
Brothers Enrique, left, and Eduardo Juarez stopped by the “South Park” game area at Grandoozy on Saturday. Eduardo visited his brother from Houston to see the festival. A staff member puts the finishing touches on the Break Room sign at Grandoozy. The Break Room area had live DJs throughout the weekend festival.
Climb The Stairway To Heaven
September September 27 27 Red Rocks
1-888-9-AXS-TIX
10 Denver Herald
LOCAL
September 27, 2018
LIFE
Finding fellowship in COSPLAY How to get into cosplay
Elena Mathys cosplays as Bandit Sivir from the video game “League of Legends.” She feels cosplay is important to create a sense of community. “It should be about art, the effort, the friends that you make and the community,” she said. NICK PUCKETT
Three participants’ mission is to bring practice back to art form BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
I
t took Chris Clarke about five minutes to completely transform from plainclothes civilian to cosplay hero. First, he pulled his armor, made of ethylene-vinyl acetate foam, over his legs. Then came the chest plate. The final piece, a converted motorcycle helmet with foam aesthetics was placed on his head, and he was Altera Blademaster, a humanoid from the video game “Monster Hunter: Frontier G.” The suit won Clarke the Best in Show at GalaxyFest and Cheyenne Comic Con, as well as a judge’s award at Denver Comic Con, all in 2017. He carefully measured every edge and curve to fit the exact model of the blademaster’s complicated armor. The armor, helmet and scepter took months to finish and cost about $400. “A lot of people are like, ‘I want to be that character,’” Clarke said. “I just picked mine because it was big and it was spikey.” On this hot summer evening at Lions Park in Golden, as the Sept. 16 cycling race rolled into town, Clarke, 34 of Commerce City, and
two friends had come for a photo shoot for this story about the meaning of cosplay. Clarke’s transformation instantly drew stares from passersby. The suit makes Clarke look like an action figure, or, more specifically, a real live video game avatar, over his all-black elastic heat gear and leggings. Cosplay — a combination of “costume” and “play” — is the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book or video game. It’s mostly popular in the realms of manga or anime, traiditional Japanese animations, and is used as an outlet of expression, either based on relation to a certain character, resemblance to a character or for the challenge of the costume itself. Clarke’s costume is specific for competition, but the meaning of cosplay is deeper to him than just for winning trophies. He started an online group, Colorado Academy of Cosplay, to be a home for a community of about 350 cosplayers from around the state that specializes in educating beginners into the art of cosplay. As Clarke strode across the parking lot at Lions Park, his form even resembled some sort of animation, walking almost robotically yet powerful and confident. He met his two co-founders of the Colorado Academy of Cosplay, Jennifer “Suvi” Losty, 33 of Lone Tree, and Elena Mathys, 21, of Golden. Losty cosplays as Valka, a main character from the movie “How to Train Your
Dragon 2,” and Mathys cosplays as Bandit Sivir, a battle mistress from the video game “League of Legends.” The three formed the Colorado Academy of Cosplay in June as a group designed “for cosplayers, by cosplayers” to essentially bring back the purity of the art form. The group took off in just three months. They were frustrated by what they saw as tarnishing the name of cosplay. First of all, they said, the changing competition rules from local conventions made it difficult for serious competitors to compete. Mathys also explained how the art of cosplay has been diluted by people seeking attention and by followers, using the opportunity to dress in skimpy or scandalous outfits that is common among cosplay outfits. “At a lot of competitions, there’s a lot of body-shaming … That should not be happening,” Mathys said. “Cosplay is for everyone. Cosplay is for anyone. Cosplay shouldn’t be about followers. It should be about art, the effort, the friends that you make and the community.” Clarke, Losty and Mathys take pride in the details of their costumes — Losty spent more than $500 on hers. To them, there’s a constant drive to approach perfection, even though they admittedly won’t ever be completely satisfied. Cosplay also provides social opportunities. Mathys goes to the SEE COSPLAY, P11
Denver Herald 11
September 27, 2018
F
A weekend of discovery at Grandoozy
or as long as I can remember, Denver and the surrounding suburbs have been an occasional festival home. Which meant if a young music fan on a budget like myself wanted the festival experience, they were out of luck. For three years, the city hosted the Mile High Music Festival in Commerce City, but due to attendance struggles and a challenging economic climate, it didn’t last. Vans’ Warped Tour almost always made a stop here and COMING Riot Fest visited for a few years, but that ATTRACTIONS was about it. Huge festivals with exotic, over-priced sounding names like Coachella, Lollapalooza and Sasquatch became like sites in the Holy Land — you work and save your whole Clarke Reader life just for one pilgrimage. Once Denver became the site for a huge influx of young people, it seemed like only a matter of time before the city took another crack at the whole festival thing. “We’ve always enjoyed spending time in Denver, just as fans of the city and as one of the top-tier music markets in the country. We saw a real opportunity to create something special here,” explained Jonathan Mayers, co-founder of Superfly. Superfly hosts Bonnaroo in Tennessee and Outside Lands in California. “We’ve really been inspired by this community.”
COSPLAY FROM PAGE 10
Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Clarke is a lab technician and Losty works in software.
Out of that inspiration, Grandoozy was born. And I finally had my first music festival experience. ••••• Spread out over Overland Park’s 139 acres, Grandoozy was home to three stages and more than 60 musical acts from Sept. 14 through 16. In addition to the musical performances, the festival included everything from food trucks and interactive art installations to a giant recreation of South Park to an 80’s ski lodge. As a music festival first timer, the best thing that hits me about the festival is that it really cuts down on the agonizingly slow wait for a musician to take the stage. On Friday afternoon, I’m able to enjoy Ty Dolla $ign’s blend of sweat-drenched R&B and hip-hop at the Rock Stage, then rush over to the Paper Stage to catch Big K.R.I.T.’s southern rap dispatches. From there it’s up to the Scissors Stage (get the stage theme?) for Paris’ alt-rockers Phoenix, back to Paper for The War on Drugs’ blissed-out take on heartland rock, and the evening ends with Kendrick Lamar’s stadium rap spectacle back at Rock. If you timed it right, it was a five-hour continuous concert, with no wait time between sets. For a first-time festival, Grandoozy is expertly run. That’s not to say there are no frustrations or things that could be streamlined, but Superfly’s years of experience clearly paid off. There is plenty of space in the park so that attendees don’t feel totally hemmed in, use of public transport options cuts down on car traffic, and the official Grandoozy app puts the
entire festival at my fingertips. “There are always going to be unforeseen challenges when you’re doing something in a new place, for the first time,” Mayers explained. “To get ahead of any of those challenges, we make sure our team is spending as much time on the ground to build relationships with key players in the market and better understand the region and find out what makes it tick.” The festival feels very Colorado, and that might be the highest compliment I can pay Grandoozy. As to if it will return next year, that remains to be seen. “The success of the festival is based on its ability to reflect the local culture while showing people a great time in a truly unique and exciting space,” Mayers said. “Creating that experience is primary focus at the moment to set Grandoozy up for success in the future.” ••••• Discoveries and reaffirmations one can have at Grandoozy: • Discovery — All music sounds better right as the sun is dipping behind the horizon. • Reaffirmation — The world of fashion is beyond understanding. If you see an outfit and wonder to yourself, “Could I pull that off ?” the question has already been answered. • Discovery — One of the best ways to explain why so many people like rap is to stand in the middle of a crowd with a DJ who has really, really good speakers. • Reaffirmation — “1901” by Phoenix is a perfect song. • Discovery — At a certain age, sit-
ting in the middle of a field can be just as hard on the back as standing in one. • Reaffirmation — Music has a tremendously unifying power. At a festival with electronic, country, rap, R&B, jazz and pop performers, you’ll get to meet all kinds of people you’d never expect and connect about music. And learn you have more in common than thinking Kendrick Lamar is this generation’s Bob Dylan. ••••• “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel is one of that those songs that everyone seems to know, despite the fact that it is 35 years old. If you need the proof, here it is: the song soundtracked the defining moment of my Grandoozy experience. At the end of the first night of Grandoozy, brimming over with the kind of joy that only comes from spending hours with music you love, I joined a bunch of strangers in a shuttle taking us to a light rail station. As we pulled onto the road, “Uptown Girl” came on the radio. Everyone in that bus must’ve been feeling that same musical joy as me, because someone up front turned the radio as loud as it could go, and we all sang along at the very top of our lungs for the entire ride. In its purest form, that community is what a music festival can do. Grandoozy gave everyone in that bus that for a moment, and that’s the only metric I need to call it a success. Here’s hoping it returns next year.
“By nature,” Losty said, “we’re all introverts.” Nearby, the “Golden Giddyup” mountain bike race drew a crowd of hundreds to Lions Park. For the most part, the trio of cosplayers drew confused stares and gaping mouths, with the exceptional thumbs-up or
passing biker shouting “You guys are my heroes.” In a situation when most people would feel awkward or uncomfortable dressed up as if they’re going to a costume party — as one little boy pointed out — dressing together in cosplay provided almost a heightened sense of
self-confidence. “I’m not super social,” Mathys said. “Personally, going out and seeing people, talking to strangers isn’t something I do on the normal. There’s strength in numbers. You know you’re not being singled out. There’s support from people behind you.”
DID YOU INVEST IN THE CENTURYLINK 401(K) PLAN?
If you invested in the Active Large Cap U.S. Stock Fund between 2012 and 2017, its poor performance may have cost you thousands of dollars.
WE CAN FIGHT TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK. CALL FOR INFORMATION DISCLAIMER: Patricia Meester of Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C., with principal office in Denver, Colorado is responsible for the content of this ad.
800-222-4212 14426 East Evans Ave Aurora, CO 80014
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
12 Denver Herald
September 27, 2018
History provides inspiration for two plays in metro area Denver, Aurora stages give audiences a look at productions based on reality BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Playwrights have drawn plots from history since this grand tradition of storytelling began. We visited two over the weekend that are very different, yet both very much worth a visit during the month or so they’re available — with powerful stories and strong acting: “The Cake” at Curious Theatre in Denver and “Kentucky Cycle” at Vintage Theatre in Aurora. • “Kentucky Cycle Parts 1 & 2” by Robert Schenkkan, won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1992, when it premiered at Seattle’s Inman Theatre — the only Pulitzer that was not first presented in New York. Linda Suttle of Littleton was excited to be cast in this epic work and plays several parts as the nine short plays, presented in two parts, tell histories of three families, white, black and American Indian, and the ongoing struggles over land in the Cumberland Plateau as the nation formed and changed. Vintage Theatre Company is to be commended for taking on this huge project, which totals about six hours of onstage action, a large cast and an incredible amount of planning and rehearsal time. Director Craig Bond has really made the pieces tie together over the 200 years that run from Revolutionary times until the War on Poverty. A timeline in American history might be worth checking if it’s been a while for the theater fan—but that’s not essential. Stage sets throughout are necessarily simple and suggest where the story is going. We first meet Michael Rowan (Perry Lewis) in “Masters of the Trade,” as he establishes claim to a piece of land, which had been Indian territory, in a forest scene with trappers, Cherokee people and mountain man types. He next captures an American Indian woman (Christin Mason) to be his wife — and servant — in “The Courtship of Morning Star” (1776). By 1792, the Rowan homestead is established, a son, Patrick Rowan (Sam Gilstrap) is born and grows up, and neighbor Joe Talbert (David Harms), his daughter Rebecca Talbert (Mariel Goffredi) and a black slave, Sallie Biggs (OD Duhu) enter the scene and stay, representing other points of view in “The Home-
IF YOU GO “Kentucky Cycle” plays through Oct. 21 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830. “The Cake” plays through Oct. 13 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, curioustheatre.org, 303-623-0524. coming” (1792) and “Ties That Bind.” Part 1 ends with a cast of 20, as the Civil War is happening, in “God’s Great Supper” (1861), with Linda Suttle as Jolene Rowan. Here one has two options: You can see this on two different days, or plan on afternoon and evening, with time out for dinner in between. (Vintage offers dinner on site ($15), by advance reservation — or one could go out nearby and return for Part 2. Part 2 begins with “Tall Tales” in 1890, where subsequent-generation Rowans, Jed and Lallie, appear, and there is an offer for the ancestral land … Another chapter in American history begins here when the lush green land is stripped bit by bit as coal mines are developed. Local men go to work in the mines and another sort of cultural legend builds. Joshua Rowan is a labor organizer and “Fire in the Hole” addresses political and social currents, as well as explosion when safety issues aren’t addressed. The anguished wait for the list of dead strains everyone involved as we move on to 1954, “Whose Side are You On?”— more political disagreements and Suttle as Margaret Rowan. The mines have slowed down and finally, in the last segment, “The War on Poverty,” the once-fertile land is laid waste and social programs aid unemployed miners’ families as they exist in poverty in 1975 — and on. No upbeat songs and tap-dancing here, but a solid work of art that will become part of our national body of legends. See it while you can. •Í “The Cake” by Bekkah Brunsteter, presented by Curious Theatre in Denver, is based on the very-familiarto-Coloradans story of the baker who refused to create a wedding cake for a gay couple, based on religious conviction. David Mullins and Charlie Craig sued the Masterpiece Cake Shop in Lakewood, claiming that Colorado law prohibited businesses from refusing service based on a buyer’s sexual orientation. In 2013, Judge Robert Spencer determined that Masterpiece had violated Colorado law and Masterpiece appealed. The Colorado Civil Rights Commission became involved
“Kentucky Cycle” at Vintage Theatre includes cast members David Harms, Jeff Jesmer and Linda Suttle (Littleton). PHOTO BY RDG in 2014 and the case ended up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Masterpiece in June, saying the Civil Rights Commission used bias in its decision. “The Cake” opens in Della’s Sweet Shop in today’s North Carolina, with Della (the excellent actress Emma Messenger, making her debut at Curious) talking happily about the wonderful qualities of a cake — the butter and sugar and loving care — as she works on one. “People say `I can do that!’” she notes. “I say to those people `the only way you get that taste is the taste of time and obedience …’” She is set on always following the instructions exactly — in the bakery and in life, where the Bible and her church guide her. The simple set includes a pair of pastry cases, tables and chairs, and the stage is lit by a colorful sign. One can almost smell something good in the oven after meeting Della. Della dreams about being on television — on the “Great American Bakery Show” — and has entered. A screen talks to her as she works — sometimes thundering criticism (the voice of God?). Della is a sweet character and one can’t help but like her. Macy (Jada Susan Dixon) enters and observes that she’s heard those shows are rigged — showing her edgy New York persona, adding a crack about basing one’s life on a book that’s hundreds of years old. “I feel there’s a whole lot of goodness in the world,” sweet Della says in response — totally sincere — offering Macy a slice of her special cake. “I don’t eat cake” is the reply …
Enter Jen (Alaina Beth Reel), the daughter of Della’s best friend, who has come to talk about a cake for her upcoming wedding. But when Della learns that Jen and Macy are to be married, she suddenly finds that her calendar is too full to bake one for them. The play continues with dialogue between these women and between Macy and Jen — and then turns for a while to Della’s life with her husband, Tim, and some very brave and funny scenes between the pair. Tim is played by Michael Morgan, also a very strong actor, and interaction is delicately presented and sweet. Playwright Bekkah Brunstetter, who grew up in a conservative North Carolina family, spoke about her own responses: “I hear the other point of view echoing in my head … I see myself getting split, ripped in half. On both sides, they’re forgetting the human being that’s at the center of this.” She continued: “A lot of plays are more on the scathing side when it comes to organized religion. It was really important to me to start with a character who has conservative values and make her the hero,” she told the Los Angeles Times. And, Emma Messenger play the part to a T. It’s a don’t-miss performance. If you go: “Kentucky Cycle” plays through Oct. 21 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, vintagetheatre.org, 303-856-7830. “The Cake” plays through Oct. 13 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. 303-623-0524, curioustheatre,org
Denver Herald 13
September 27, 2018
Endangered aye-aye born at Denver Zoo
Tonks, a female aye-aye, was born Aug. 8 at the Denver Zoo. Tonks was born to mom Bellatrix and dad Smeagol. COURTESY OF DENVER ZOO
The Denver Zoo is celebrating the birth of one of the most rare — and most difficult to see — animals in the world. With only 24 living in seven zoos in the United States, and an unknown number in the wild, aye-ayes are considered one of the strangest primates on earth, according to a Denver Zoo news release. With the birth of Tonks in early August, the Denver Zoo now is home to three of the elusive nocturnal lemurs, the release said. Tonks was born Aug. 8 to mom Bellatrix and dad Smeagol. She is healthy and thriving. However, her first days were worrying for Denver Zoo’s animal care staff and veterinarians, the release said. “We noticed that Bellatrix wasn’t showing typical mothering behaviors, so we decided to step in to give Tonks some supportive care,” lead primate keeper Becky Sturges said in the release. “We provided 24-hour
care for the first week and had to teach Bellatrix how to nurse, but now she is nursing well and Tonks has gained a lot of weight. Now we’re just monitoring them to make sure things continue to go well.” Aye-aye are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and native only to remote parts of Madagascar. They are one of the most distinctive looking animals on the planet due to a number of unique adaptations, including coarse dark hair, long bushy tails, rodent-like teeth, piercing eyes and skeletal hands that feature extra-long middle fingers with hooked claws. Aye-ayes are born weighing just a few ounces and reach up to 5 pounds as adults, and live up to 20 years. Tonks is in the aye-aye exhibit in Emerald Forest with Bellatrix and Smeagol. However, she will remain in her nest box for at least a couple more months before exploring on her own and visible to guests, the release said.
Answers
Solution © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
STAFF REPORT
THANKS for
PLAYING!
14 Denver Herald
September 27, 2018
E-cigarette makers face warning from FDA chief ‘Epidemic of addiction’ among young people gets makers put on notice BY MATTHEW PERRONE ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. health officials are sounding the alarm about rising teenage use of e-cigarettes, calling the problem an “epidemic” and ordering manufacturers to reverse the trend or risk having their flavored vaping products pulled from the market. The warning from the Food and Drug Administration on Sept. 12 cited recent data that points to a sharp increase in underage use of the hand-held nicotine products, including Juul and others. It marks a shift in the agency’s tone on e-cigarettes. Since last year, FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb and other federal officials have discussed e-cigarettes as a potential tool to wean adult smokers off cigarettes, although that benefit hasn’t been proven. But Gottlieb said in an address at FDA headquarters that he failed to predict the current “epidemic of addiction” among youth, main-
ly driven by flavored products. “The disturbing and accelerating trajectory of use we’re seeing in youth and the resulting path to addiction must end,” Gottlieb told agency staffers and reporters. “It’s simply not tolerable.” E-cigarettes are vapor-emitting devices that have grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry in the U.S. despite little research on their long-term effects, including whether they are helpful in helping smokers quit. They’re generally considered a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes. But health officials have warned that nicotine in e-cigarettes is harmful to developing brains. The e-cigarettes typically contain nicotine, and sometimes flavorings like fruit, mint or chocolate. Health advocates have worried about the popularity of vaping products among kids and the potential impact on smoking rates in the future. A government-commissioned report in January found “substantial evidence” that young people who use e-cigarettes are more likely to try cigarettes. Gottlieb cited unreleased federal data and research that he says will be made public in coming months. “We didn’t foresee the extent of what’s now become one of our
biggest challenges,” he said, in prepared remarks. “Hindsight, and the data that’s now available to us, fully reveal these trends.” In June, a government survey found teen vaping seemed to be holding steady last year. Some experts were cautious about the results, however. They noted the survey did not ask specifically about Juul, a sleek, heavily marketed e-cigarette brand that exploded onto the market and accounts for 70 percent of U.S. sales, according to analyst estimates. “I think it became clear to FDA that if they didn’t get their arms around this issue the use of these products by kids across the nation would undo decades of progress,” said Matthew Myers of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. His group and several other medical and anti-smoking groups are suing the FDA over a decision to delay federal review of most e-cigarettes. Under regulations developed by the Obama administration, manufacturers were supposed to submit most products for review by August 2018. But last year Gottlieb said he would delay the deadline until 2022. He said both the agency and industry needed more time to prepare. The decision was criticized by anti-smoking advocates who say
e-cigarette makers are targeting kids with candy and fruit flavors and aggressive marketing. Under the Sept. 12 announcement, the five largest e-cigarette manufacturers will have 60 days to produce plans to reverse underage use of their products. The companies sell Vuse, Blu, Juul, MarkTen XL and Logic e-cigarette brands, which account for 97 percent of U.S. e-cigarette sales, according to FDA. San Francisco-based Juul said it is working to prevent underage use of its products but added that flavors can help adult smokers quit cigarettes. “By working together, we believe we can help adult smokers while preventing access to minors,” the company said in a statement. The FDA also announced 1,300 warning letters and fines to online and traditional stores that have illegally sold Juul and other ecigarettes to minors. Gottlieb criticized e-cigarette companies’ handling of underage use of their products, saying they approached it as “a public relations challenge rather than seriously considering their legal obligations.” “I’m here to tell them today that this prior approach is over,” he said.
Classifieds
Classifieds
Advertise: 303-566-4100
Land
SERVICES
MOUTAIN PROPERTY 40+AC Surrounded by National Forest covered in mature timber, flowing spring, great hunting, near Colorado Trail $240,000
Carpet/Flooring
40+ AC NEXT TO PUBLIC LAND Located in County but close enough to walk to town, water well, owner financing $55,000 PRIME MOUNTAIN PROPERTY 41AC, Big Ponderosa Pines, Aspen Meadow, small creek, access to millions of acres of public land, great horseback riding, hiking and hunting, secluded and tranquil, owner financing $195,000 4 LOTS ON MAJOR HWY 4 Lots located on HWY 285 in the town of Saguache, Prime business location 50'x150' Each includes water and sewer, tap, $89,000
Concrete/Paving
TLLC Concrete Ty Barrett
303-646-2355
Lawn/Garden Services
JOE MARINO Personal Landscaping & Garden Service @ $50 an hour. Yard & garden maintenance, preparation, cleanup (weeding, bush trimming, etc). Yearround service. 303-961-1495.
Specialize in barn floors, Driveways, Remove and replacement Any job over 400 SF give us a call!
Contact Wilderness Realty & Land LLC 300 8th St Saguache, CO 81149 Call 719 655-2408
Please Recycle this Publication when Finished
Local Focus. More News.
ColoradoCommunityMedia.com
17 newspapers. 20 websites. Connecting YOU to your LOCAL community.
For Local News Anytime
Advertise your business here of the Day Visit Contact Karen at 303-566-4091OurColoradoNews.com
YOU MUST ALSO: • File a claim of paternity pursuant to Article 4 of Title 19, Colorado Revised Statutes and notify Adoption Options pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-4105.5(4). This claim of paternity must be filed no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice or before the birth mother’s relinquishment petition is filed with the court, whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall be considered the date of the first day of publication in the newspaper.
September 27, 2018
Denver Herald 15
www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices
PUBLIC NOTICES 5. You may also waive your right to contest the termination of parental rights and doing so will likely result in a termination of any parental rights you may have to the child. If you do not believe that you are the father of this child, please check the appropriate box on the reply form.
Public Notice
Adoption Options 1355 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 501 Denver, CO 80222 (303) 695-1601
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO PROPERLY REPLY TO THIS NOTICE IN A MANNER DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU ALSO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO ANY FURTHER NOTICE RELATED TO THE ANTICIPATED EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT PROCEEDINGS AND YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, IF ANY, WILL LIKELY BE TERMINATED BY THE COURT.
Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Summons and Sheriff Sales Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, DENVER COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 1437 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80202 Court Phone: 720-865-8301
PLAINTIFF: THE DORCHESTER CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: MARC P MISHKIN; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION; and DEB JOHNSON AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF DENVER COUNTY Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mails: kleason@hindmansanchez.com jsmith@hindmansanchez.com Our File No.: 9950.0087 Case No.: 2018CV031077 Div: 409 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the 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 twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, 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 affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam. Dated: March 26, 2018 Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C.
Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 Attorneys for Plaintiff The Dorchester Condominiums Association, Inc Address of Plaintiff: The Dorchester Condominiums Association, Inc. c/o Hammersmith Management c/o Hammersmith Management 23 Inverness Way East, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 Legal Notice No.: 8640 First Publication: September 13, 2018 Last Publication: October 11, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Adoption Options 1355 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 501 Denver, CO 80222 (303) 695-1601 Kathleen M. Glynn Attorney for Adoption Options Grob & Eirich, LLC 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 679-8266 NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED EXPEDITED
Kathleen M. Glynn Attorney for Adoption Options Grob & Eirich, LLC 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 679-8266
Misc. Private Legals
NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT OF THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP
legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Misc. Private Legals
Sincerely, Kathleen M. Glynn Grob & Eirich, LLC Attorney for Adoption Options
Legal Notice No.: 8648 First Publication: September 27, 2018 Last Publication: September 27, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch
TO: JOSEPH SMITH, RESPONDENT YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 19-5-103.7, AS FOLLOWS: 1. You have been identified by Neriah Cassidy Jane Ludwig as the possible birth father of her child, who is expected to be born on or around October 17, 2018, in Colorado. 2. Ms. Ludwig plans to relinquish her parental rights to the child on an expedited basis in the Jefferson County District Court, State of Colorado, where the adoption agency has an office, pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-5-103.5, in order to make the child available for adoption. Placing a child for adoption requires termination of the birth mother and alleged birth father(s) parent-child legal relationships. Termination of parental rights means that pursuant to a court order, all rights powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations existing between a parent and a child are permanently severed, except for inheritance rights, which will be severed at the time of the final decree of adoption. Upon termination of parental rights, a parent shall: (a) no longer have the right to custody of, or parenting time with the child; (b) no longer have the right to any information concerning the whereabouts, activitie s, health, or well-being of the child; and (c) have no say in any further decisions concerning said child. 3. A birth parent of a child has the right to contest the termination of parental rights. 4. Failure to declare intent to contest the termination of parental rights may likely result in a termination of parental rights to the child. In order to contest the termination of the parent-child legal relationship, YOU MUST: • Request and then return a “Reply Form to Notice of Anticipated Expedited Relinquishment” to Adoption Options at the above addresses or to Grob & Eirich, LLC, 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390, Lakewood, CO 80228 by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice or before the birth mother’s relinquishment petition is filed with the court, whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall be considered the date of the first day of publication in the newspaper. OR • Request and return a “Reply Form to Notice of Anticipated Expedited Relinquishment” in person to Adoption Options, at the address indicated above, no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice or before the birth mother’s relinquishment petition is filed with the court, whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall be considered the date of the first day of publication in the newspaper. You should bring photo identification with you for in-person submission. YOU MUST ALSO: • File a claim of paternity pursuant to Article 4 of Title 19, Colorado Revised Statutes and notify Adoption Options pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-4105.5(4). This claim of paternity must be filed no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice or before the birth mother’s relinquishment petition is filed with the court, whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall be considered the date of the first day of publication in the newspaper. 5. You may also waive your right to contest the termination of parental rights and doing so will likely result in a termination of any parental rights you may have to the child. If you do not believe that you are the father of this child, please check the appropriate box on the reply form. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO PROPERLY REPLY TO THIS NOTICE IN A MANNER DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU ALSO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO ANY FURTHER NOTICE RELATED TO THE ANTICIPATED EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT PROCEEDINGS AND YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, IF ANY, WILL LIKELY BE TERMINATED BY THE COURT. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Kathleen M. Glynn Grob & Eirich, LLC Attorney for Adoption Options Legal Notice No.: 8648 First Publication: September 27, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE
Thank you for your cooperation.
Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maxine E. McKinney, a/k/a Maxine Elaine McKinney, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31075 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Nancy E. Smith, Personal Representative 5460 S. Tabor Street Littleton, CO 80127 Legal Notice No.: 8643 First Publication: September 20, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bette L. Cookson, a/k/a Bette Lou Cookson, Deceased Case No.: 18PR30879 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representatives or to the Denver Probate Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado, on or before January 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Bradley J. Cookson Co-Personal Representative 8225 S. Trenton Way Centennial, CO 80112 Jan R. Ziaja Co-Personal Representative 818 Panorama Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Legal Notice No.: 8636 First Publication: September 13, 2018 Last Publication: September 27, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Ann Paulien, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31063 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 14, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel K. Paulien Personal Representative 3333 East Florida Avenue, Apt. 83 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 8637 First Publication: September 13, 2018 Last Publication: September 27, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lawrence E. Lewis, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31067 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 21, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Pamela Lewis Ashby Personal Representative 14211 Ansted Road Silver Springs, MD 20905 Legal Notice No.: 8642 First Publication: September 20, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch
Notice To Creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John McKibben Crank, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30977
Public Notice
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 31, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: PATRICE CHEVELLE EDMONDS, Deceased Case Number: 2018-PR-31087 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before January 28, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Dated this 27th day of September, 2018. ERIC M. HARRIS Personal Representative to the Estate 15592 Olmsted Place Denver, CO 80239 Home Phone: 720-421-3091 Legal Notice No.: 8647 First Publication: September 27, 2018 Last Publication: October 11, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHAEL PETER JOYCE, a/k/a MICHAEL P. JOYCE, a/k/a MICHAEL JOYCE, Deceased. Case No.: 2018PR31129 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court, Colorado on or before January 28, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Lisa Hurlihy, Co-Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 3780 South Broadway, Suite 107 Englewood, CO 80113
Notice To Creditors
William V. Crank Personal Representative 12767 Alon Road Hotchkiss, Colorado 81419 Legal Notice No: 8646 First Publication: September 27, 2018 Last Publication: October 11, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch
Have you seen how Classifieds can work for you?
Legal Notice No.: 8649 First Publication: September 27, 2018 Last Publication: October 11, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Zachary Douglas Owens, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31123 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Tim Lacyk Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 8650 First Publication: September 27, 2018 Last Publication: October 11, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LORAINE SCHURR, aka Lorraine Schurr, aka Alberta Loraine Schurr, aka Alberta Schurr, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31045 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 27, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Patrick D. Evans Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No.: 8651 First Publication: September 27, 2018 Last Publication: October 11, 2018 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John McKibben Crank, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30977 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to
Denver Herald 9.27.18 * 1
16 Denver Herald
September 27, 2018
Women’s 2018
Health and Beauty Expo Presented by
Saturday, October 20, 2018 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Belmar Shopping Center • 464 S. Teller St., Lakewood Presented by Colorado Community Media in coordination with Belmar Shopping Center
The Women’s Health and Beauty Expo includes: • Entertainment • Health Education & Information • Fashion • Gifts • FREE Health Screenings provided by Central CO Area Health Education Center • Dress for Success Fashion Show • FREE to the Public Bronze Sponsor:
We are looking for Sponsors and Vendors!
Contact your Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/womens-health-expo/