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MAYOR RON HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On behalf of the City Council, staff, and myself, we wish you and your families a healthy and prosperous New Year. We encourage your involvement and participation in neighborhood and Village-wide issues. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact your district City Council representative or me. You can find our contact information on page 3 of this Newsletter.
VILLAGE BUDGET: CITY COUNCIL CHARTS COURSE FOR 2013 In November, the City Council adopted a balanced budget for the 2013 fiscal year after a very productive budget workshop with the city Ron Rakowsky manager and department directors. The 2013 rrakowsky@ Budget includes an Operating Budget of greenwoodvillage.com $30,334,364 and the Capital Improvement 303-486-5741 Program (CIP) is $8,577,000. These two components of the budget continue the traditional stewardship policies of your city government with no impact to current service delivery provided to residents and businesses. The magnitude and quality of the services delivered such as police protection, street maintenance, road construction, snow and ice control, trash, recycling, and large item pick up, recreation reimbursement program, and a multitude of other services will remain “status quo� in 2013. We hope that 2013 will be a growth year with new development and the opening of several businesses. Our past prudent actions built a healthy savings account, a 25 percent operating reserve, the payment of pension obligations on a bi-weekly basis and no long-term or short-term debt. If you have any questions about the 2013 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget, please call Shawn Cordsen, Finance Director, at 303-486-8290 or email scordsen@greenwoodvillage.com. A more detailed analysis of the 2013 Budget is featured on page 12 of this Newsletter.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE POLICE OFFICERS HONORED One of the reasons people favor Greenwood Village is because our Village rates as one of the safest places to live and work. This rating results from the efforts of our top-notch Police Department and citizens who work together to make the Village safe. PG. 2
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In December, the City Council and I recognized several police officers for their service to our community: Officers Mitch Parks, Scott Thompson, Juan Villalva, Jeremy Wilson, Mark Dean, Cristy Floerchinger, and Rodney Valenzuela. These officers made critical decisions that prevented a crime from Officer Rodney Valenzuela with Chief John Jackson. occurring, stopped a crime already in progress, and reduced the chances of citizens becoming victims.
In addition, I would like to recognize two members of our community, Jamie Ashworth and Joseph Jones. These two individuals were responsible for saving a driver from a car that ignited on fire as a result of a two-car accident on Arapahoe Road and I-25. Luckily, because of their courageous efforts, the driver was not injured. We are so fortunate to have such a stellar Police Department and citizens who are truly committed to prevent crime and keep our citizens safe.
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT MARY CHESLEY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT After 23 years of outstanding service, Cherry Creek Schools Superintendent Mary Chesley will retire at the end of the school year. Superintendent Chesley began her Superintendent career with Cherry Creek as an Mary Chesley, Cherry elementary school teacher and later Creek School District. became a principal before she was named Superintendent in 2008. Chesley is credited for fostering high academic excellence and performance among 50,000 students of the District, with 95 percent of students meeting the highest accreditation level, and achievement of
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Jerry Presley
Jeff Roemer
Gary Kramer
Tom Bishop
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state test scores above the state average. Her most significant achievement included her leadership guiding the District through budget cuts and the accomplishment of the recent voter approved campaign to pass a $99 million bond issue and $25 million mill-levy override that will fund technology and building renovations for various schools in the District. On behalf of Greenwood Village, I applaud Superintendent Chesley’s service and leadership to the Cherry Creek School District, and the difference she made for the thousands of children that matriculated during her tenure. Cherry Creek is nationally recognized for its world-class education and stellar teaching staff, who take their cue from Superintendent Chesley to put every child first in the educational process.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRE CHIEF DAN QUALMAN Congratulations to South Metro Fire Rescue Authority’s Chief Dan Qualman for receiving the George Mazzotti Colorado Fire Chief of the Year Award. This distinguished
award, given by the State’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control and the Colorado State Fire Chiefs, was presented to Chief Qualman to honor his positive contributions to leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, and service to the public and the Colorado Fire Service. This is the second significant honor for Chief Qualman this fall. Previously he was named Manager of the Year by the Special Districts Association of Colorado.
South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Chief Dan Qualman.
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continued from page 3 Qualman has been instrumental maintaining his organization as one of the best fire departments in the State. Under his leadership, Chief Qualman oversaw the consolidation of the operations of the South Metro Fire Rescue and the Parker Fire Protection District. He also led the special district through difficult financial times without severely cutting services to the public. South Metro Fire Rescue Authority serves an area of approximately 176 square miles including Greenwood Village, Centennial, Foxfield, Lone Tree, Louviers, Parker, Castle Pines Village, Centennial Airport, Cherry Hills Village, Denver Tech Center, Inverness, the Meridian Office Park, and unincorporated portions of Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Services are provided to 198,000 citizens through 17 fire stations, 284 line personnel and 89 staff members. You can learn more about South Metro Fire Rescue Authority at www.southmetro.org.
REGIS UNIVERSITY 1ST ANNUAL COOK-OFF One of the benefits of serving as Mayor of the Village is being invited to the many events in Greenwood Village that make our community a great place to live and work. It is these types of events that Photo by Brett Stakelin assist me to meet Stamos Karamouzis, dean of the Regis members of our University School of Computer and community and Information Sciences, greets City of learn about issues Greenwood Village Mayor Ron upon which the Rakowsky. Village staff can improve. It takes a Village to make a difference so we know we cannot move forward as a Village without valued relationships with our residential and corporate citizens. In December, I served as a judge for the 1st Annual Regis University Denver Tech Center (DTC) Campus Chili and Guacamole Cook-Off at their DTC campus in Greenwood Village at the Village Center Station. Robert Spagnola, Assistant Dean of Regis University’s School of Education and Counseling in the College for Professional Studies (CPS), and I judged (and sampled) 13 entrees submitted by the campus’ faculty competing in four categories: chili, guacamole, cornbread, and chocolate chip cookies.
Land at Belleview and Monaco will include a 352 apartment complex in the initial phase.
DEVELOPMENT UNDER WAY AT BELLEVIEW STATION You may have noticed some dirt being moved on the vacant land at Belleview Avenue and Monaco Street in Denver directly north of our Village border. This project is the first step of the master plan for the mixed-use development for the Belleview Light Rail Station. The Belleview Station light rail stop serves the I-25 Corridor and is the transfer point between the southeast line and the I-225 line. This initial phase, expected to be completed next year, will include 352 apartment units with over 33,000 square feet of retail. Once the mixed-use development is completed at the Belleview Station, the area may include one or two full service hotels, 2,200,000 square feet of office space, 250,000 square feet of retail space, 1,800 residential units, and over five acres of plazas and open space. Although this area is not in Greenwood Village, we will continue to stay current on its progress, and will report to you as information becomes available. You can also follow progress of the project at www.belleviewstation.com. PG. 4
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Regis University’s College for Professional Studies was established to offer programs designed specifically for adult learners. Today, CPS serves more than 9,000 adult students worldwide including more than 2,000 adult students at the DTC Campus located near I-25 and Arapahoe Road at the Village Center Station. The DTC Campus boasts state-ofthe-art computer science and high-technology labs, as well as teacher education classrooms with Promethean Smart Boards and adjacent observation rooms where students can get hands-on experience with immediate feedback. You can learn about their DTC Campus at CPS.regis.edu or calling 1-800-944-7667. GV
RAMBLE WITH RON Due to the fall and winter seasons, Ramble with Ron will be suspended until the spring. If you have some ideas or suggestions about living or working in Greenwood Village that you would like to share with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, send him an email at rrakowsky@greenwoodvillage.com or call the Mayor’s Office at 303-486-5745.
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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY — COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The following residents of District 1 were appointed by the Greenwood Village City Council:
Stu Nickell Board of Adjustments & Appeals
Freda Miklin Planning & Zoning Commission
For more information on how to serve on a Village board or commission, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752.
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Greenwood Village City Hall 6060 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-773-0252 Fax: 303-290-0631 After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525 (for questions or service requests outside normal business hours) E-mail: thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com Web Site: www.greenwoodvillage.com
An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpole in front of City Hall and is checked Monday through Friday. The drop box can be used to deliver customer comment cards, recreation registration and reimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipal court fines and documents.
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AVAILABLE ON COMCAST CABLE IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8 IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING REGARDING ISSUES AND EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE AND THE DENVER REGION. FOR A LIST OF PROGRAMS AIRING ON CHANNEL 8, PLEASE REFER TO THIS SCHEDULE OR VISIT WWW.GREENWOOD VILLAGE.COM FOR A COMPLETE LISTING AND DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS.
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PROGRAMS IN JANUARY Greenwood Village Mayor’s Show: Shopping in Greenwood Village! The holidays may be over, but the important task of shopping will continue throughout the year. Watch this program to learn about ten shops in Greenwood Village that offer some unique choices for gifts for any occasion. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
GV Kids, Ink!® News Program Hosted by youth anchors and reporters, watch the 2012 edition of the GV Kids, Ink!® News Program and learn about current issues and events in the Village and surrounding community. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!® can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.
GET NEWS YOU CAN USE RIGHT TO YOUR COMPUTER SIGN UP FOR NOTIFY ME! The Notify Me feature of the Greenwood Village Web site allows you to select from a specific list of topics and sign up to get automatic notifications when new information is available. Currently, you can sign up to be notified when new information is available of the following: • City Council meeting agenda and minutes • Board and Commission agenda and minutes • Greenwood Village Newsletter • Current development projects
• Fleet surplus vehicles and equipment • Monthly report for permits issued • News flash • Public notices • Weekly report for permits issued • Curtis Center happenings • Bid postings for various projects • Job postings • Village Code updates • Centennial Airport updates In order to access this feature, simply follow these instructions: 1. Visit the Village’s Web site at www.greenwoodvillage.com. 2. Click on Notify Me in the lower left hand column. Depending on the size of your monitor, you may need to scroll down to the bottom of the page. 3. Enter the e-mail where address you
South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Learn about emergency services and information on fire prevention provided by South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. Air Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Metro Voices Produced by the Greater Metro Telecommunications Consortium (GMTC), the program focuses on regional issues. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch A powerfully fun and effective workout that will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart, muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose of cardio, strength and stretch moves and finish up feeling energized for the start and end of your day. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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would like the information to be sent. 4. Select the information you would like to receive by checking the appropriate box. 5. Click on Subscribe to activate the service. Once you have subscribed to this service, you will receive an e-mail notification when new information is posted to our Web site. The e-mail will contain a link you can click on to take you directly to the information. This feature will proactively provide you with the opportunity to stay informed with activities and events of your local government. For more information, please call the City Manager’s Office at 303-486-5745. GV
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MAKING A SAVE OUR EARTH SINGLE FAMILY RECYCLING TIPS
Every single-family household in the Village is eligible to receive recycling services as a part of your trash service. Anyone interested in recycling should request a 95-gallon or 65-gallon polycart with a green lid from Public Works at 303-708-6100. Here are a few important things for residents to remember:
• Recycling services will be provided every other week on the same day as your regularly scheduled trash pickup. Refer to the calendar below for the recycling schedule as well as observed holidays for both recycling and trash service. • Please do not place any trash in the polycarts. Since they have the green lids indicating recycling, the trash truck cannot pick it up. It will be left on the curb for proper sorting by the resident.
• Standard polycarts must be utilized to discard recyclables in the Village. Do not place items outside the polycart. • Please, do not include any oil, pesticide, or hazardous material bottles in the polycarts. To dispose of your hazardous materials, residents may participate in the Village’s Residential Household Waste Collection Program by calling 1-800-449-7587.
You can now receive trash and recycling information by email. Go to www.greenwoodvillage.com and click on the Notify Me and signup to be notified when there is new information regarding your single family residential trash and recycling schedule.
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• Always be a good neighbor. Do not leave your trash and recycling containers out on the driveway for a long period of time. Unless there is a specific HOA guideline for your neighborhood, it is recommended you remove your trash and recycling containers on the same day as your service, and place them back in the garage or in a concealed area from plain view.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Do not leave your trash and recycling containers out on the driveway for a long period of time. Unless there is a specific HOA guideline for your neighborhood, it is recommended you remove your trash and recycling containers on the same day as your service, and place them back in the garage or in a concealed area from plain view.
• Please adhere to the following as acceptable items for single stream recycling services in the Village:
PAPER Newspapers including inserts, magazines, junk mail, white and colored paper, posters, post-it notes, manila folder, phonebooks, cereal boxes without the plastic insert, corrugated cardboard and chipboard (i.e. tissue box). Please note that due to the single stream sorting process please do not include shredded paper. These shreds are very difficult to sort at the plant.
METAL CONTAINERS Aluminum cans and foil, steel or tin food cans, empty aerosol cans, pie tins.
GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS Food jars as well as beer bottles, soft drink, and wine bottles are fine. You may leave the labels on, but please remove the lids, and
rinse food containers. Please do not include any window glass, drinking glasses, ceramics, Pyrex, light bulbs or any glass that is not a bottle or jar.
PLASTICS #1-#7 Most plastic soft drink, milk, juice, detergent and shampoo bottles can be recycled. You may leave on any labels, but please remove the lids. Some plastic tubs (butter, etc) traditionally were made with nonrecyclable materials. As the industry evolves this is changing so please check the bottom for a #1-#7 HDPE logo indicating whether or not the item is recyclable. Plastic bags are not recyclable through the single stream process, due to the difficulty of sorting and the potential for food contamination. However, plastic bags are recyclable if deposited clean and presorted at some stores and dry cleaners. For more information on trash and recycling services in the Village, please call Public Works at 303-708-6100 or visit www.greenwoodvillage.com. GV
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2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS IDENTIFIED
I-25/Arapahoe Road Interchange — Funds have been allocated for the Village’s contribution toward the local match for the design Assessment of the I-25 and Arapahoe Road Interchange improvements. This is being done in cooperation with Centennial, CDOT and Arapahoe County.
through the installation of sidewalks on Greenwood Plaza Boulevard between Berry Avenue and Orchard Road. This project is being done in cooperation with the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District and the Colorado Department of Transportation.
As a part of the 2013 budget, City Council approved the 2013 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP is a program to plan the physical development and maintenance of the community’s infrastructure over the short- and long-term. The program includes: roads; drainage, transportation, parks, trails, public use facilities, and open space. The program allocates funding for commencement of work on various projects in 2013 as follows:
Traffic Signal Upgrades — Funds have been allocated for the design and implementation of a traffic responsive system. This is the last year of a fiveyear program to upgrade signals in the Village. The completed project will improve efficiency of signalized intersections and reduce delays to the traveling public.
Pavement And Concrete Rehabilitation Program — The funding will provide for the reconstruction of Village streets and trails as well as surface treatments to prolong the life of Village pavements. The program also calls for replacement of deteriorated concrete trails and concrete along Village streets.
Greenwood Plaza Boulevard Sidewalk Construction — The project will improve pedestrian access to the Orchard Light Rail Station
Garden Avenue Cul-de-sac Paving — The funding allocated is to replace the existing gravel roadway with a paved surface.
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An aerial view of Carson Park pond. Big Dry Creek Master Plan — Funds have been allocated for the Village’s contribution toward the project. The project will study and provide recommendations for improvements to Big Dry Creek. This is being done in cooperation with Centennial, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, and the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority. Long Road Reconstruction (Design) — The funding provided is to design Long Road to provide a standard section that provides adequate vehicular, drainage and pedestrian facilities. Neighborhood Entrance Lights — The funding provided is to install the standard neighborhood entrance lights at the intersections of Coral Place and Yosemite Street as well as on the west side of Franklin Street at Cherryville Road.
Carson Park Pond Improvements (Design) — The funding provided is to design improvements to the pond at Carson Park to provide for a hardened pond edge and to flatten steep slopes at the southeast corner of the park. Newly Acquired Parcels Adjacent To Westlands Park — The funding provided is to complete the improvements necessary to utilize District well water for irrigation of Westlands Park and the newly acquired parcels. Jackson Street/High Line Canal Trail Connection — The funding provided is to construct a gravel trail connection between Jackson Street and the High Line Canal trail. High Line Canal Trail Crossing Upgrades — The funding provided is to install flashing signs for three High Line Canal Trail crossings; two on Orchard Road and one on Long Road.
Village Center and Goldsmith Gulch Trail Extension (Design) — The funding provided is to design improvements for pedestrian and bicycle access to the Village Center. This includes extending the Goldsmith Gulch Trail from Fair Avenue to the Village Center with an undercrossing at Caley Avenue. This is being done in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Transportation. Tree Planting — This project is for planting of conifers and deciduous trees throughout the Village’s parks and greenbelt areas in order to beautify and enhance existing parks and greenbelt areas. For more information, please call Derek Slack, City Engineer, at 303-708-6138 or email dslack@greeenwoodvillage.com. GV
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WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES (CITY EXPENDITURES) Every year City Council works with Village staff through an extensive process to determine how Village resources should be allocated. These decisions are made under the premise that the Village will continue to provide high quality services in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The Village is known for its high level of police service, the quality of our roadways, our top-notch parks, and beautiful landscapes. These services play an important role in making the Village such a special place to live and do business. This expenditure “tree” provides an overview of how Village resources are allocated to provide these services to our community. This graph represents all operating expenditures based on the 2013 adopted budget. Budget numbers are presented in thousands. All administrative costs, such as human resources, Internet technology and legal are included within the figures shown to represent the total cost of providing the service.
WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM? 2013 BUDGETED REVENUES: $36,098,192 Revenue Sources
% of contribution to 2013 Budget
Taxes Sales Tax
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Other Taxes (specific ownership, audit and enforcement, penalties and interest, etc.)
5.8 %
Property Tax — Commercial
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Use Tax (building materials and general)
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Occupational Privilege Tax
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Franchise Tax (cable and electricity)
4.6 %
Property Tax — Residential
2.6 %
Accommodations Tax (hotel lodging)
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Licenses and Permits (liquor, contractor, building permits, street cut permits, animal licenses, etc.)
1.6 %
State Collected (highway users tax, state tobacco tax, county road and bridge, cultural facilities grant, etc.)
3.5 %
Customer Paid Fees (court costs, planning and zoning fees, recreation and art fees, etc.)
2.1 %
Other Revenue (court fines, interest on investments, state lottery funds, Arapahoe County open space funds, etc.)
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The Village’s total operating budget for 2013, as approved by the City Council in October 2012 is $30,257,364. If you have any questions regarding the information provided in this article/graphic, please contact Matt Cohrs, Assistant to the City Manager, at 303-486-5746.
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WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM (CITY REVENUES) Village residents have long enjoyed high levels of service, be it the exceptional response to snowstorms by plowing our streets to our police response times. The Village is able to provide this high level of service primarily due to the large business presence in the Village. These businesses pay property tax, occupational privilege tax, and they remit the
sales and accommodations taxes we all pay when we go out to dinner or buy that new outfit. In total, these taxes equate to a conservative estimate of $29 million in 2013 (at least 88 percent of the Village’s total projected operating revenue.) Remember to support your local businesses by patronizing them whenever possible. The Village’s website, www.greenwoodvillage.com, provides access to a business directory organized by business category. GV
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CITIZENS GRADUATE FROM POLICE CITIZENS’ ACADEMY The 2012 Greenwood Village Citizens’ Police Academy concluded this past November with a graduation dinner for all 20 participants and their families. This was the 19th class to graduate from the Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy. The Citizens’ Academy is an important component of community involvement and citizen outreach. Its purpose is to provide a forum whereby participants can develop a basic understanding of how the Police Department functions. It also provides opportunities for ongoing communication between members of the community and the Police Department. Each session covered a variety of subjects ranging from basic law enforcement and its role in the community to discussions and demonstrations with other specialized units: Emergency Response Team (ERT), Crisis Intervention, Traffic, Crime Prevention, Investigations and School Resource Officers. Many sessions had hands-on activities such as fingerprinting, high-risk traffic stops, and use of less-than-lethal weapons. During each session, citizens are able to ask questions and interact with police officers and academy instructors. Academy participants receive a comprehensive behind the scenes tour of the Police Department, including the 9-1-1 Communications Center and participate in a police patrol ride-along. The patrol ridealong gave academy participants an understanding of what an officer’s job is like during their shift in a patrol car. For more information on the 2013 Citizens’ Academy, please call Crystal Dean, Administrative Coordinator, at 303-486-8226 or email cdean@greenwoodvillage.com. Watch for information on how to register for the next Citizens’ Academy in future Newsletters. GV PG. 14
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MOBILE FOOD SERVICE VENDORS The City Council amended Chapter 16, Articles 2 and 24 of the Village Municipal Code regarding mobile food service permits. The amendment addresses traffic and pedestrian safety hazards resulting from food service vendors located on public streets and in angled or parallel parking spaces. A mobile food service permit is required for any mobile food services in Greenwood Village. An application must be submitted to the Village which includes a valid Village sales tax license; statement indicating the distance of the proposed mobile food service location from the nearest occupied dwelling; evidence of compliance with applicable health regulations; and if the mobile food service is to be conducted on private property, a written statement signed by the property owner granting permission to conduct the mobile food service on the property.
The location of mobile food service trucks and carts are regulated in the Village to prevent traffic and pedestrian hazards. The new ordinance was amended to state that upon application, the Village will determine whether the proposed location of the mobile food service is compatible with Village ordinance. No mobile food service shall be located as to obstruct a public sidewalk or the traveled portion of the public right-of-
way. In addition, new language has been adopted stating that no mobile food service shall operate from any public parking space adjacent to a public street. For more information or to obtain an application, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752. GV
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Since 1991, the Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce has served the Southeast Business Corridor through information, education, networking and advocacy.
THE DTC | GREENWOOD VILLAGE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION On January 1, The Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce became the DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce. So why the name change? Since its founding in 1950, Greenwood Village has been one of the most desirable communities within Colorado to live and work. As our Mayor Ron describes it on the City website: The Village is a distinct community of families, business leaders, and professionals who enjoy life to the fullest in a backdrop of natural beauty, unique residential neighborhoods, and a robust and growing small business and corporate environment. Some of the State’s finest businesses for service, retail, restaurant, and entertainment call the Village home and have made a lasting impression on their customers and clients. The Denver Tech Center, or DTC as it has become known, was established in the early 1970s and has grown to over 850 acres and has become one of the premier business parks in the country. Kodak was one of the early stakeholders, as well as several major cable companies like United Cablevision, United Artists Cable, and AT&T all had their start in and around the Tech Center. If you travel for business, you know that people around the country are aware of the DTC name and its brand that is synonymous with high quality businesses, community, and lifestyle. When you combine the quality of Greenwood Village and The Denver Tech Center, business and residential, you have all of the ingredients that make this a wonderful place to live and work. The Chamber is committed to creating an inclusive forum that promotes businesses of all types and sizes, working in harmony with the residential community, state and local governmental agencies, and the surrounding communities. If you live here, work here, or are lucky enough to do both, we would invite you to take a look at how you might become an engaged part of this great community and learn how you can benefit from all it has to offer.
The Greenwood Village Chamber is a valuable resource in growing your business. We support and promote our member businesses and provide opportunities for growth. When you take advantage of the programs, you can: • Learn from the expertise of prominent business professionals • Use an extensive network to promote and grow your business • Share your knowledge to help others • Join forces with local leaders to promote the Southeast Corridor • Give back to the community through special programs and events • Find new and innovative ways to promote your business Visit our Web site at: ww.GVChamber.com E-mail us: admin@gvchamber.com 7600 Landmark Way, Suite 1615 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-290-9922 Fax: 303-962-4640
Our major events for 2013 are: March 15 — St. Patrick’s Day Party at Slattery’s March 21 — The DTC|Landmark Healthcare Symposium June 8 — The Summerfest July 25 — The Annual Golf Tournament August 24 — The Goose Chase September 19 — The Taste of Greenwood Village There are also many other monthly events, business-after-hours, Film Festival Flix, and luncheons that you can get more information about by contacting us at admin@gvchamber.com or calling us at 303-290-9922. Won’t you please join us and have a great 2013. GV JANUARY 2013 |
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BUSINESS ESPRIT HOMES
Call 720-489-5503 • Wednesday thru Sunday, 12-5 p.m. • www.onecherrylane.com • www.esprithomes.com
LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE? If you desire an enjoyable and satisfying home buying experience and a perfect custom or semi-custom home to meet your needs, consider Esprit Homes, located right here in Greenwood Village. Esprit has served the Village and Denver Metro Area since 1989, accommodating homeowners to savor all of the beauty and convenience of a high quality main floor master designed ranch home. Having that special home can afford you the opportunity to entertain family and friends, relax and take pleasure in your surroundings, and enjoy all of the amenities that match your lifestyle! The premier One Cherry Lane gated community offers a design that brings all of the beauty of the Village into the home. Their expansive use of doors and windows within each of the courtyards and patios allows the outside to visually become part of the home. The classic beauty and elegance of each home is unsurpassed. The rich, traditional design of the exterior of each ranch and main floor master home includes turret entrances, stately brick or stone and stucco exteriors, and stylish wrought iron accents. The standard home is approximately 2,800-4,000 square feet of single level living space, available in four cherry themed floor plans, including a pop-top option. And all streets within One Cherry Lane also have a distinctive cherry theme as well. PG. 18
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According to co-owner Scott Shraiberg, One Cherry Lane is the only newly built gated community within the Village in the last 10 years. “Ninety-five percent of our current homeowners have come from within a seven mile radius of the Village,” remarked Scott. “Greenwood Village was a perfect fit for Village based homeowners to “right-size” and accomplish a lateral move, without sacrificing any amenities!” exclaimed Scott. The Esprit principals are primarily Village residents who have had a keen awareness and appreciation of vibrancy, beauty, and quality of life that living in the Village offers. Convenient accessibility to shopping, business centers, recreation areas, Cherry Creek School District, and major transportation and highways were key factors in selecting the Village location for One Cherry Lane. “Our research reflected a need for the “lock and leave” homeowner to continue to enjoy all of the benefits of a custom home, both indoor and outdoor, but without the brain damage of maintenance and upkeep,” according to Scott. Also a 24/7 guarded gate, security, snow shoveling, front yard maintenance, and lawn care, are just a few of the additional services that are conveniently included in the real estate taxes instead of a separate HOA fee for each home. The network of reliable service providers that Esprit employs also brings competitive prices and a timely response for remodeling, emergency repairs, and basic maintenance. “One Cherry Lane” said Scott, “has all of the bells and continued on page 20
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NEW GV ACUPUNCTURE Rivers of Health, LLC 6950 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 204 720-248-8221
BAKERY The Bundt Shoppe, Incorporated 5910 South University Boulevard, Suite C-16 303-798-4145 CHOCOLATE SHOP Chocolates by Donna 5910 South University Boulevard, Suite C-18 303-734-0719 CONCRETE INSTALLATION Rocky Mountain Reinforcement, LLC 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 750 303-770-5911 CONSULTING SERVICES Davis Cash Flow Consultants, Incorporated 6900 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 210 303-763-1850 RFC Risk Management Consulting, LLC 5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 300 303-751-3501 CORPORATE/MANAGEMENT OFFICE Buckhorn Energy Services, LLC 7951 East Maplewood Avenue, Suite 280 720-242-9853 Quanta Power, Incorporated 5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 1200 303-459-8300 COUNSELING SERVICES Bonnie Mucklow 7000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 203 720-488-3822 Reigning Peace Ministries 8081 East Orchard Road, Suite 198 720-436-1009 FINANCIAL SERVICES McGibbon Asset Management 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1360 303-757-8623, ext. 14 SFPI, LLC 5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 300 303-751-3501 Valued Investment Partners, LLC 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1360 303-759-4414
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Community Preservation & Management, LLC 7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 304 303-671-5556
GENERAL MERCHANDISE Corporate Barter Solutions 7355 East Orchard Road, Suite 150 720-473-6610 HEALTH CLINIC Ageless Men’s Health 8575 East Arapahoe Road, Suite K 303-770-0028 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS BROADCASTING Coaches Aid Corporation 6161 South Syracuse Way, Suite 340 303-867-5005 INDIAN GROCERY AND SPICES Vishnu Spices, Incorporated 9555 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 9 303-999-0099 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ascension Technology, LLC 7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite G-50 303-918-1048 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Cold Creek Solutions, Incorporated 8000 East Prentice Avenue, Suite B-1 303-884-2845 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & CONSULTING GlobalSoft, LLC 5677 Park Place Avenue, Suite 101A 720-524-7435
LEGAL SERVICES Anderson, Hemmat & McQuinn, LLC 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 150 303-782-9999
REAL ESTATE Enoch Holdings 6950 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 350 303-221-2795
Barry J. Seidenfeld, PC 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 150 303-572-3200
Inspired Real Estate 7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite G-12 303-225-9795
Frost & Beck, LLP 5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 240 303-433-0707
REFINED COAL TECHNOLOGIES Clean Coal Solutions, LLC 5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 825 303-923-2183
LENDING OFFICE EverBank 5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4 303-486-6822 MARKETING SERVICES Boomerang Direct Marketing, LLC 5600 South Quebec Street, Suite B-319 303-930-8800 MASSAGE THERAPIST Blissful Bodyworks 9251 East Peakview Avenue, Suite 4 720-884-7875
SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE Alarmspecialists, Incorporated 8081 East Orchard Road, Suite 175 303-986-5900
MORTGAGE SERVICES Republic Mortgage Home Loans 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 260-E 720-272-3432
Hull & Company, Incorporated 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 535 303-217-4855
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Endow 6021 South Syracuse Way, Suite 220 720-382-7122
JEWELRY STORE Tyes By Tara 5994 South Holly Street, Suite 118 303-941-9117
RESTAURANT & PUB Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery 8000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite D-60 303-220-5458 (Kilt)
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING South Denver Counseling Services, LLC 6200 South Syracuse Way, Suite 125 303-718-7410
NAIL SERVICES Annette Griswold 7939 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 303-719-6212
SENIOR HOME CARE SERVICE Generations Senior Care 6200 South Syracuse Way, Suite 125 303-351-3386 SKIN CARE PRODUCTS Skin Solutions Institute 5950 South Willow Drive, Suite 205 303-532-7117 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT Mining Information Systems USA, Incorporated 8400 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600 720-528-4144
PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO Solid Fitness 6595 South Dayton Street, Suite 1600 720-291-1696 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES William Baumgartner, LLC 2500 East Orchard Road, Suite C-6 303-550-0909
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RESTAURANTS JAPANESE Sushi Katsu #2 9555 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 5 303-790-8822 VIETNAMESE Pho Lee 6860 South Clinton Street, Suite C 303-790-7107
Lotus Heart, LLC 5191 South Yosemite Street, Suite B 303-763-1850
INSURANCE SERVICES Chicago Underwriting Group, Incorporated 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1005 303-800-1235
Intuitive Insurance Corporation 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 645 720-382-2100
Nexgen Coal Services, Limited 5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 800 303-751-9230
TITLE INSURANCE NexTitle 7000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 305 720-245-6550
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OUTDOOR FIRE PIT SAFETY Outside fire pits may provide warmth and ambiance, but they also pose dangers if not used correctly. In Greenwood Village, both wood burning and gas fire pits are allowed in neighborhoods. However, the Village encourages citizens to use the following safety precautions every time you start a fire on the fire pit. • Make sure to install your fire pit per the instructions given in the manual or hire a professional for installation. It
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should be at least 15 feet from any structure. • Never use portable fire pits inside. This can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. • Place your fire pit on a solid surface and in an open area avoiding buildings, trees, or overhanging rooflines. • Never allow children to light the fire or use accelerants to light the fire. Do not allow children to play around the fire pit. • Keep a considerable distance away from the fire pit. Clear the area around the fire pit from any combustible materials. Dry leaves, paper, dry grass or pine needles can catch fire easily from the sparks that come out of the fire pit. Your garden furniture also should be away from the fire pit as they can be damaged by the fire sparks. • Check the wind direction before you light the fire. A strong wind can always make a small fire become an inferno with the addition of wind. If it’s too windy and dry, postpone your recreational fire until weather conditions improve. • Always have a fire extinguisher, a garden hose, a bucket of sand near the fire pit in case a small fire breaks out. • Make sure the fire is put out properly before you leave. • Use a fire pit screen to protect the sparks from coming out of the fire pit. • Be aware that neighbors may be sensitive to smoke because of asthma or other medical conditions. • South Metro Fire Rescue Authority (SMFRA) may be called by your neighbors because they smell smoke and do not know where it is coming from. Residents are asked to call SMFRA dispatch center’s non-emergency number at 720-258-8911 before you ignite your fire pit. For more information on outdoor fire pit safety, please call South Metro Fire Rescue Authority at 720-488-7200. GV
business spot light continued from page 18 whistles built into their standard price.” The models allow a homeowner to visually see exactly what they are getting. Each standard home is a masterpiece of design detail, yet the individual homeowner also has the option to fashion their home to meet their individual need. This flexibility makes the Esprit home buying experience an interactive one, resulting in a custom tailored home. Marble, granite, and a 10-foot high fireplace surround the living area, all making living in your new home unique. Their typical home plan includes travertine flooring in the master bath along with an oversized shower and Kohler® jetted tub. With his & her walk-in closets (per plan) and his & her commodes (per plan) every master bath is a perfect fit. Slab granite counter PG. 20
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tops are a welcome standard that adorn the kitchen, as are custom cabinetry and Wolf/Sub Zero® high-end appliances and built in barbecues. The courtyards and rear patios have private entries and a conveniently located pool rounds out the amenities. Esprit also utilizes the services of Urban, an affiliate company in managing over 1,000 multifamily units locally in Colorado. If you desire additional information, please call Martine Addison or Rick Palese at 720-489-5503 from 12-5 p.m. Wednesday thru Sunday, or make an appointment for additional information about Esprit and One Cherry Lane. Like a new suit of clothes, Esprit wants your home to be a “perfect fit!” GV
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WINTER DRIVING TIPS Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for drivers. Drivers should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. Avoid driving while you are fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks. • Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. • Make certain your tires are properly inflated. • Keep your gas tank at least half-full to avoid gas line freeze-up. • If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather. • Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand). • Always look and steer where you want to go. • Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle. Tips for long-distance winter trips: • Watch weather reports prior to a long-distance drive or before driving in isolated areas. Delay trips when especially bad weather is expected. If you must leave, let others know your route, destination and estimated time of arrival. • Always make sure your vehicle is in peak operating condition. • Keep at least half a tank of gasoline in your vehicle at all times. • Take a cellular telephone, blankets, gloves, hats, food, water and any needed medication in your vehicle. • If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you. Do not try to walk in a severe storm. It is easy to lose sight of your vehicle in blowing snow and become lost. • Do not over exert yourself if you try to push or dig your vehicle out of the snow. • Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled up window to signal distress. At night, keep the dome light on if possible. It only uses a small amount of electricity and will make it easier for rescuers to find you. • Make sure the exhaust pipe is not clogged with snow, ice or mud. A blocked exhaust could cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to leak into the passenger compartment with the engine running. • Use whatever is available to insulate your body from the cold. This could include floor mats, newspapers or paper maps. • If possible, run the engine and heater just long enough to remove the chill and to conserve gasoline.
Tips for driving in the snow: • Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Do not try to get moving in a hurry. In addition, take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads. • Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, and turning — nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly. • The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to 10 seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop. • Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. • Do not power up hills. Applying extra gas on snowcovered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill as slowly as possible. • Do not stop going up a hill. There is nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill. • Stay home. If you really do not have to go out, do not. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. GV
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Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM and click on Quick Links for online registration.
REGISTER NOW FOR ALL ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS! Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com.
YOUTH SPORTS TRIPLE PLAY Campus Middle School 4785 South Dayton Street Mondays, January 9-March 19, 2013 Ages: 4-6 years old Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages: 6-9 years old Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Fees: 1 session = $30 2 sessions = $60 All 3 sessions = $85
This program is designed to put the fun back into playing sports. The program is divided into three sessions, each sport lasting three weeks. You can sign up for one, two, or all three sessions at a discounted price. Session 1: Youth Indoor Soccer January 9, 23, 30 Session 2: Youth Indoor Basketball February 6, 13, 27 Session 3: Youth Indoor Baseball March 5, 12, 19 To register visit www.greenwoodvillage.com.
RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE JANUARY 15, 2013 FOR ALL 2012 RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT RECEIPTS Here are some tips to help expedite your request: • Make sure the agency is a qualifying entity. We reimburse for public entities (e.g. parks and recreation districts, metropolitan districts and municipal golf courses) or for non-profit youth sports agencies. • Fill the form out completely; do not write “see attached” on the lower part of the form where a list of receipts is called for. • All receipts must be itemized. Non-itemized receipts, or those reading “POS” (point of sale) charge without an explanation will not be accepted. • Tape small receipts onto an 8-1/2” x 11” piece of paper. • Put receipts in the same order that they are listed on the form. • Do not use highlighter on credit card receipts, it blurs the ink and makes it illegible. • Submit receipts in the year you incurred the expenses, not in the year the activity takes place. For example, if you are paying now for spring 2013 sports, those receipts must be submitted as part of your 2012 request. • Forms can be found at City Hall or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com; click on the Recreation Reimbursement Quick Link on the right-hand side of the page. • Requests may be dropped off at City Hall Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or mailed to: City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. If you are unfamiliar with the program or have questions, please contact Julie Liggett at 303-486-5750 or jliggett@greenwoodvillage.com.
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THE TINY ART STUDIO PRESENTS HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Day and Date: Monday, February, 11 Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m. Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Ages: 3 to 5 years old Parents are welcome to stay and participate Fee: $10 Limit: 15 participants Introduce your preschooler to the arts through fun hands-on art activities. At each program preschoolers will learn a new art medium and technique. In February preschoolers will create their own heart paintings using acrylic on canvas. Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com. For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY HOURS Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
THE VISUAL ELEMENTS FREE LECTURE The six visual elements consist of shape, line, value, texture, pattern, color and edge. As the nuts and bolts that hold together a painting’s visual approach, they support and enhance each other and the whole. Our knowledge of these elements will determine your ability to shape them into a coherent visual dialogue. If you don’t have control over these fundamental tools, the resulting painting will lack an organizing principle... “A Visual Palette,” Kevin Weckbach. Join us for a FREE lecture on the Six Month Class and ask questions from the master on February 15, 6 to 8 p.m. RSVP 303-708-6110.
Music at the Reception.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS MARCH What you have all been waiting for — Youth Art Month. Mark your calendars for the two receptions: March 6 and 13 — it’s a display of joyous creativity.
YOUTH ART — PASTELS Day and Dates: Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Ages: 6 to 12 years old Fee: $50 (all supplies included) Limit: 15 participants One of the most popular drawing
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mediums due to it being similar to painting, pastels are used for creating colorful works of art and not for sketching. In this program participants will learn how to use both chalk and oil pastels. They will create a work of art using chalk and oil pastels as well as a resist painting and for their final project they will get to choose which pastel technique to use. Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com. For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773. JANUARY 2013 |
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY HOURS Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
CAPTURED LIGHT The Curtis Center is proud to present “Captured Light: Expressions in Traditional Photography,” featuring eight Denver area photographers: Eric Biggerstaff, Jeff Graves, Michael Kadillak, Keith Pitman, Jim Sidinger, George H. Vago, Chauncey Walden, and Bruce Zander.
Jim Sidinger
These artists use traditional methods to produce their images. Large format cameras produce images of exceptional resolution and quality because they use large negatives and have the capability to clearly capture significantly greater detail than smaller cameras. An example of a large format camera will be on display with this exhibit. Take pleasure in these black and white images as you explore the mood, the drama, the mystery, the simplicity and abstraction.
Chauncey Walden
In conjunction with the exhibit, two of the artists will present lectures. On Thursday, January 24, 6:30 p.m., Jeff Graves will create an actual glass plate image as he explains this old process.
Eric Biggerstaff
Keith Pitman
Jeff Graves
On Thursday, February 7, 6:30 p.m., George Vago and Eric Biggerstaff will discuss “Why Large Format, Traditional Photography in the Digital Age?” Many of your questions can be answered. An opening reception will be held Saturday, January 12, 5:30 p.m. and the exhibit continues through February 19. PG. 24
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Michael Kadillak
Bruce Zander