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The Art of Renovation DAM’s North Building breaks ground

BELOW: Audio-visual tech Allison Hill takes a look at the scale model of the Denver Art Museum.

RIGHT: President and CEO of Global Down Syndrome Foundation Michelle Sie Whitten, architects Curtis Fentress and Jorge Silvetti, Board Director Lanny Martin, Anna Sie and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, John Sie, Sharon Martin and Museum Director Christoph Heinrich.

Photos by Stefan Krusze

See more photos on page 19.

Tisdale tapped as RTD board chair Former Cherry Hills mayor takes leadership as rail expands northward

Southeast metro’s Doug Tisdale will chair the Region-

al Transportation District’s Board of Directors this year.

RTD’s District H representative was elected to the position last week by his fellow board members.

“I am humbled by the confidence and trust placed in me by the board,” Tisdale said. “I am committed to continuing to expand communication and collabora-

tion, with our directors, our senior leadership team, our constituents, our partners, our stakeholders.”

Tisdale takes over the chair from District J’s Larry Hoy, who represents much of the north metro area.

“I appreciate and applaud the work done by Chair Hoy this last year and look forward to having the benefit of his sage counsel through the coming year,” Tisdale added.

Tisdale’s appointment comes as RTD continues testing on the highly anticipated

G Line, which will as the RTD expand commuter board’s secrerail access north to tary for 2018.

Wheat Ridge and Her district includes porArvada. tions of westTisdale is the ern Aurora, former mayor of north-central Cherry Hills VilCentennial, lage and serves as president of the law south Denver, firm Tisdale & AsGreenwood sociates LLC. He is Village east of also executive vice I-25, and porpresident of ecotions of unnomic development Doug Tisdale incor porated at the South Metro Denver Arapahoe County.

Chamber.

The other officers chosen Tisdale’s District H in- for 2017 are First Vice Chair cludes Cherry Hills, Green- Natalie Menten, Second Vice wood Village, Centennial, Chair Barbara Deadwyler Littleton, Columbine Valley and Treasurer Judy Lubow. and Highlands Ranch.

RTD is governed by a Neighboring District E’s 15-member, publicly elected Claudia Folska was elected Board of Directors.

Crime/Police

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Fallout after bumbled handling of sex-assault report Three middle school staff—in addition to alleged assailant— face charges

Three faculty members at Cherry Creek Schools, including a principal and his assistant principal, will have their first court appearances next week after being indicted on charges that they failed to properly report claims of a teacher’s sexual assault on a student at Prairie Middle School.

The law requires notification to police in such circumstances.

The two top staffers who are still employed by the district—Principal David Gonzales and Assistant Principal A.J. MacIntosh—were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the court proceedings, the district’s spokeswoman Abbe Smith announced last week.

The third official, school counselor Cheryl SomersWegienka, who no longer works for Cherry Creek Schools, is accused of sus-

Brian Vasquez pending the student over the alleged incident.

Social-studies teacher Brian Vasquez, 34, was arrested last August after being accused of physical abuse and exchanging nude photos with several students. A grand-jury indictment says he admitted to sexually exploiting other students beginning in 2013.

The indictment centers on one 14-year-old student, who was allegedly told

by MacIntosh and Gonzales that her accusations

against Vasquez would be devastating to his career.

According to the indictment, the student said MacIntosh asked her to retract her claims of sexual abuse” and that Vasquez also met with the alleged victim to “impress upon her the devastating effects her disclosure would have on his career and family.”

The student eventually recanted her accusation and was subjected to a disciplinary proceeding.

Tracey Grant, Cherry Creek’s executive director of middle schools, sent a letter last week advising parents at Prairie Middle School of the situation.

“We will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement in this matter,” the letter stated. “It is important to note that at this time none of these three have been convicted of any crime. Prairie has a strong school community and we will continue to work together with staff, teachers and parents to provide outstanding educational opportunities to all of our students. A plan is being developed to provide interim administrative support.”

Can you ID this robber?

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help with the identification of a suspect involved in a business robbery.

On Nov. 29, 2017 at 4:42 p.m. the sheriff’s office received a call, reporting a robbery in the 2000 block of South Parker Road. The suspect robbed the victim at gunpoint and received an undisclosed amount of cash out of two registers.

The suspect is described as If you recognize this suspect, call Crime a black man, 6 Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or the feet 1 inches to Crime Tip Hotline at 720-874-8477.

6 feet 3 inches Courtesy of ACSO tall, 220-240 pounds, with black hair SUV with a partial license and a mustache. He was plate number 631. wearing a blue hooded Anyone with informasweatshirt, light-colored tion about the suspect is jeans, black shoes; and a asked to contact Crime large gold ring on his left Stoppers at 720-913-STOP hand. He may have left (7867) or the sheriff’s the business in a newer Crime Tip Hotline at 720model, dark gray Hyundai 874-8477.

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Happy Second Smoke-Free Anniversary, Littleton!

It’s Good For Health, It’s Good For Business!

Congratulations on two years with an outdoor smoke-free downtown zone, including electronic smoking devices downtown and citywide.

For more information about Littleton’s Smoke-Free Main Street area see City Code Section 6-10-2 (A)

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Changes mark beginning of 2018

Mort Marks and I talk on the phone almost every day and we keep relating to each other about how the world is changing. We and many of you can think back just a few years when we didn’t have smartphones. We watched CBS, NBC and ABC for television programs, and KOA was the major radio station.

The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News were the major sources for local, state and national news. False news didn’t exist, just good reporting and popular columnists.

Change can be good or bad, but is always moving forward at a faster pace. 2017 had some significant improvements in the economy, the military fronts, and here in Colorado with major growth in construction and rising home prices.

Good if you own a home, bad if you pay rising rents.

Overall, the metro housing industry is booming and Mort’s wife Edie is showing houses seven days a week while Mort writes his columns and keeps up with his grandchildren’s events.

There have been efforts to reinvent the former Metropolitan Club, once again, with Madden influence, but it is a challenging project that is ongoing in several directions with some beautiful concepts and architectural plans. It may just be a vision, but only time will tell.

There is so much news going on constantly. I read where The Denver Post is moving out of its once-owned building

downtown to its massive printing plant, leaving the downtown news crew at offices in the old Petroleum Club building. The Post prints The Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph owned by Phil Anschutz. He may buy The Post someday?

We’re all honored to see one of our local leaders, Doug Tisdale, take the helm of RTD as the new chairman of that 15-member board.

He is a great public servant and continues to be a driving force in the South Metro Denver Chamber, which remains his major occupation. Doug is so positive and enthusiastic that it is a pleasure to be associated with him in many capacities.

State demographers think Arapahoe County will grow by 100,000 people in the next 10 years and Douglas County by 60,000. That might change to the next five years, instead of 10.

Business along the I-25 corridor is booming from Castle Rock to Thornton.

Ridgegate in Lone Tree is projecting 10,000 new housing units and Sterling Ranch, an entire new city, is underway down south.

Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills and Centennial are having to cope with traffic challenges as new growth crowds streets and highways. Greenwood Village is embarking on a major traffic study to be completed at the end of the year.

Cherry Hills has held public meetings on traffic patterns as the city builds new headquarters at the present Quincy Street location. The city is moving the mainte-

Barbwire Bob A special event every year is the annual Coors media party at the National Western Stock Show, adjacent the multitude of vendors, including booths for Indian jewelry, John Deere and tanned animal hides. This is American tradeshow enterprising at its best.

This will probably be the last year that this building will be standing, as it is doomed for the wrecking ball as part of a $100 million-plus expansion of the complex in an alliance with Colorado State University.

The weather has been

nance facilities further west away from the city center.

Denver developments are booming north of Belleview Avenue at the edge of Denver. A new Ruth’s Chris steakhouse is opening a few blocks west of I-25 past McDonald’s.

Major news this past week with the announcement that Cherry Creek Schools Superintendent Harry Bull will retire in June after 34 years with the district and five years at the helm of one of the finest school districts in America.

The secrets of Cherry Creek Schools are that they have great teachers, pay well and get along with the teacher’s union.

Taxpayers have always supported the district’s requests for school-taxing requests. The district has experienced major growth, especially in the eastern portion of the district as Aurora and Centennial populations have soared. Lastly, CCS has had exceptional leadership from board members and board presidents, going back decades with such leaders as Nancy Spence. The CCS Foundation gala is coming soon, saluting the schools’ special projects.

Stories are swirling about what will happen to ownership and the future of the Denver Broncos. We’ve certainly had plenty of change in that department and we’ll see if the Bowlen family can hold onto ownership of our beloved Broncos.

They have been good owners. Will changes be coming at Mile High stadium?

Many balls are in the air as we begin 2018.

Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney

Jake Jabs with Miss Rodeo America Keri Sheffield, and Alex Hyland, Miss Rodeo Colorado

warmer than normal for the opening week of the stock show and is appreciated by spectators and livestock exhibitors alike. Lack of an extended Broncos season means

more attendance at weekend rodeos. This season should be a record breaker as Colorado makes a historic salute to our western culture.

Jake Jabs was at the media event and strummed a few songs for the crowd. Jake started his career running a music store in Montana many years ago. He loves to sing and play guitar and mingle with the crowd. A man of the people, Jabs is one of the sponsors of National Western. *** During the evening media

event, I encountered a longtime friend from Steamboat Springs, Cookie Lockhart, the daughter of Si Lockhart and the brother of Darwin, who owned and operated an auction and furniture business on the Main Street of Steamboat Springs. In fact, Cookie told me that as the lone survivor of the family she is going to sell this booming city block.

I did business with this family for many years, printing their auction bills for the many Continued on page 15

The origins of common expressions you may not have known and other ‘go sip’

Different assistants were sent at different times to different Here are some expressions that are constantly being used, but places and were told: “You go sip here” and “You go I never knew how they came into our language. Their

BY MORT sip there,” which eventually led to the term “gossip,” origin is very interesting. For example, we constantly REMARKS MARKS referring to the local opinions. hear the expression, “It’ll cost you an arm and a leg.”

“Minding your Ps and Qs” is an expression that Can you believe that expression goes all the way back came from Britain. At local taverns, pubs and bars, to George Washington and his paintings? people originally drank from the pint and quart-sized Some paintings of President Washington show containers. A barmaid’s job was to keep an eye on him standing behind a desk with one arm behind the customers and to keep the drinks coming. his back while other paintings show both legs and She had to pay close attention and remember who both arms. The reason for this was the artists of his was drinking in “pints” and who in “quarts,” hence day charged by how many arms and legs were to be the term. painted. Painting both arms and legs would cost the As incredible as it may sound, years and years ago buyer more money and hence the expression. men and women took baths only twice a year, generAnother commonly used phrase is “chairman of ally in May and October. Women kept their hair covered while the board,” and its origin goes back to the late 1700s. In those men shaved their hair to avoid lice, and wore wigs. years, many houses consisted of a large room with only one Wealthy men could afford expensive wigs made from wool, chair. Generally, a long wide board folded down from the wall and was used for dining. The “head” of the household always sat but which material could not be washed. To clean them, a loaf of bread would be carved out and the wig put into the bread’s shell, on the chair while everyone else ate their meals sitting on the which was then baked for 30 minutes. The heat, however, made floor. the wig big and fluffy, hence the term “big wig,” which today ofOccasionally a guest, usually a man, would be invited to sit in ten refers to someone who is powerful or wealthy. the chair during the meal, and to sit in that one chair meant you To conclude, let me give you the following headlines which were very important. Thus, the term has carried over to today’s may well appear in the year 2029: “Babies conceived naturally! society to indicate the head person who is in charge.

Scientists stumped.” “Ozone created by electric cars now killNext is the word “gossip.” It developed back in the days when ing millions.” “Postal Service raises price of first-class stamp there were no telephones, and since politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the voters considered to $17.89 and reduces delivery to only Wednesdays.” “Supreme important, they sent their aides to “go sip some ale” at the local Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.” taverns, pubs and bars and listen to the people’s political conAnd, “85-year, $75 billion study finds diet and exercise are the cerns. key to weight loss.”

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

QUOTE of the WEEK We must QUOTE of thelearn WEEK to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

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Opinion

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Hands off Colorado’s marijuana industry Attorney General Jeff Sessions has initiated a new crackdown on federal marijuana enforcement by striking down the Obama administration’s directive to federal prosecutors to not prosecute legal state-licensed marijuana stores.

Sessions’s directive would allow federal prosecutors the discretion in the enforcement of these new guidelines.

The problem with these more punitive guidelines is that they are going against many of the American people’s positions. More than 64 percent of Americans support the legalization of marijuana

nationwide. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized the sale of medical marijuana and nine states have authorized the sale of recreational marijuana. There are as many as 12 states looking at lifting the marijuana prohibition next year.

The states that have allowed the sale of recreational marijuana are enjoying a significant boom in retail tax revenues from the product.

Colorado enjoyed more than $500 million in marijuana taxed product revenues last year and Aurora distributed more than $9 million to a variety of transportation, homeless and

drug-rehabilitation programs last year.

The focus by the Department of Justice on the potential expansion of marijuana enforcement seems to be a misplacement of federal resources. Since the legalization of recreational marijuana sales, there has not been a measurable increase in marijuana deaths.

On the other hand, death by prescription painkilling drugs has been increasing at an alarming rate. Since 1999, more than 200,000 Americans have died of prescription painkilling drugs. The hard truth is that opioids are killing more people than car crashes on American highways.

Despite the rhetoric coming out of the White House on

the national opioid crisis, the Trump administration FY18 budget reflects a $200 million cut in drug treatment and education programs.

Several members of the Colorado congressional delegation, including Sens. Gardener and Bennet and Rep. Perlmutter, have expressed their opposition to Sessions’s enforcement directive.

The current Department of Justice’s failure to aggressively enforce illegal distribution of opioid painkilling drugs while the apparent clamp down on the legal stateregulated marijuana industry appears to be supporting Big Pharma over small taxpaying business.

American opinion on the recreational use of marijuana

has changed significantly in the past decade. More states will be asking their citizens to vote on easing the restrictions on prohibition of the use of medical and recreational marijuana. For many elected officials, the tax revenues from the sale of legal marijuana will help many states and municipalities increase their shrinking tax base.

It is time for the Department of Justice, AG Sessions and the administration to reevaluate their enforcement priorities and attack the growing opioid crisis, instead of going against the decisions of the American people.

The citizens of Colorado have spoken on the matter of marijuana. Let’s respect their decision.

Members of Congress should be stripped of benefits for sexual misconduct

Although there is no courtA fundamental principle of martial process for members military leadership is you lead by example. Servant leadership of Congress, the ethics comis based on the concept that mittees provide a system of you set the standard due process and a way of ethical conduct to confront allegayou expect others tions of sexual misto follow. Unfortuconduct.

Simply put, memnately, that concept has been turned on bers of Congress who its head in Washare found, through the ethics committees, ington. Too many to have committed of our elected sexual harassment or leaders hold themassault and those who selves to a different

BY JASON CROW resign to avoid the standard than the consequences of an rest of the country. investigation should be subject Most recently, reports have to the same loss of benefits, shown that sexual harassincluding their congressional ment and misconduct are pension. pronounced among members When I left active duty as a of Congress and existing pencaptain, I was honorably disalties are woefully inadequate to punish those who abused charged for my service. This their power and violate the gave me access to veterans’ trust of their subordinates and benefits. All veterans underthe American people. We must stand that misconduct, derelichold our elected leaders to a tion of duty or other offenses higher standard. could cost them these benefits.

While the military has Members of Congress do also struggled with this isnot face the same accountsue, it does offer an approach ability. Longtime representafor penalizing misconduct. tives and senators can claim Service members who are pensions after violating ethics dishonorably discharged for rules or after resigning to avoid rape or sexual misconduct an investigation. This clearly can lose their benefits, includ- needs to end—especially when ing taxpayer-funded pensions. resignations come as a blatant

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way to sidestep public accountability.

We require a high standard of our military service members. Why shouldn’t we require a similar high standard of our members of Congress who also serve our country?

Those members who betray the public trust and misuse their office shouldn’t be rewarded with a lifetime of benefits. The American people deserve better from their leaders.

This is about accountability and reform, not partisan politics. Ethical standards have no political party or allegiance. As an Army infantry officer, husband, father and congressional candidate, I work every day to fulfill my commitment to servant leadership.

As an officer, my soldiers ate first, and if there wasn’t any food left over, I didn’t eat.

When we were doing risky airborne operations, I jumped out of the plane first for my soldiers to follow. Members of Congress who put themselves before the wellbeing of their staff or constituents should not eat first and they definitely shouldn’t receive a golden parachute after abus-

What’s in store for 2018 and beyond?

New Year’s is a time for resolutions, things we want to do better, new goals for the upcoming year. More exercise, better diet, improved relationships. A time to turn over a new leaf.

Instead of resolutions, how about some predictions?

Not just for 2018, but for years beyond. A respite from tax cuts and sexual harassment.

Starting with medicine, my profession. Will computers replace doctors? IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer, which can beat chess grandmasters, may be able to diagnose medical maladies far more accurately and quickly than physicians— assisted by your smartphone, collecting vital signs and other health metrics on a real-time basis.

Who needs a real doctor?

Enter your symptoms into a computer and you will be directed to a specialist or simply prescribed a treatment. Tell the computer how you are doing and your treatment may change or be discontinued.

Car ownership may be a thing of the past. Combine self-driving cars with an organizing software entity like Uber and many

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH won’t need their own cars. Summon a car when needed from your smartphone.

New homes won’t need garages. Cities won’t require parking lots, freeing up space for parks and nature. Car insurance and accidents may also disappear as autonomous cars reduce accidents.

Enjoy increased productivity or take a nap while riding in a car, not driving. Cities will become less congested as commuters won’t need to park their cars. Traffic may disappear as a computer will control car speeds for efficiency. Teenagers won’t need driver’s licenses.

3D printing may reduce the need for stores and shopping.

Need a new pair of shoes?

Scan your feet, select a design and print your shoes. Need a part for a car, plane or piece of military equipment? 3D-print it.

Much less need for inventories and supply chains.

Body parts too. Bones and corneas can be 3D-printed. In the future, entire organs. Forget organ-transplant lists and immune rejection. Just 3D-print the necessary organ using the patient’s own tissue and transplant a true replacement body part.

Exciting stuff, but what about the other side of the coin, the downsides?

Robots doing the jobs of humans. Kiosks are already replacing clerks in restaurants and banks. Replacing minimum-wage workers. No need to visit a store and interact with a salesperson. Order what you want from your smartphone and a drone will deliver it to your home the next day.

After a computer takes your order, a robot gathers and packs your items in the warehouse before handing it off to the drone for delivery. Humans won’t be needed, beyond programing the machines.

Computers can teach, replacing teachers and professors. Why go to college when college comes to you via a

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ing their power.

My proposal is based on the simple principle that our elected officials should lead by example. For those who can’t, there is a new genera-

tion of leaders ready to take their place.

Jason Crow, an Army veteran, is a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.

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Small-business confidence and economic growth go hand in hand New survey shows confidence among local small businesses.

Call it the power of positive thinking.

To run a small business in metro Denver these days means that—compared to national averages—you are likely more confident in your business and the economy than small businesses in seven of 15 major metro areas, according to the recent Small Business Sentiment Survey Some 67 percent of metro small businesses express confidence in both their businesses and the economy at large.

More than 30 percent of Denver respondents think small businesses, not large corporations, are the focus of the Republican taxreform plan, but little more than 17 percent expect their business to benefit.

“Small business, in particular, is dependent upon how confident consumers

feel,” said Lucas Puente, an economist with the Thumbtack Consumer Survey Group, which conducted the survey. “Economic confidence is one of the most important parts in driving economic growth, and growth is overwhelmingly small business—something most people don’t realize.”

The survey, a service of the Bloomberg Professional Platform, takes a monthly read across major U.S. cities, assessing a variety of attitudes related to business and local economic activity.

“When small businesses, consumers and investors feel confident, then more happens—people hire more, they commit to more financing to fuel their growth,” Puente said. “In metro Denver, more than two thirds of small businesses feel positively about their business prospects.

That’s a 6.8 percent rise over last month, and this is up 8 percent over a year ago.”

Puente says the mood in the metro area is outpacing

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the national average.

“Yes, the Denver metro area is even more positive than the national average and the core economic statistics bear that out,” he said. “Of course, one of the most important stats is unemployment. It’s 4.1 percent nationally, but metro Denver sits at 2.2 percent, way below the 3 percent considered full employment.”

Historically, Denver and the state of Colorado have shared similar mood and confidence levels. Puente says he is now seeing a difference.

“The short answer has always been that Denver and the state’s small businesses go hand in hand,” he said. “But the metro area is outperforming the state overall and it is doing much better than rural areas. The difference isn’t huge. Just 67 percent of Denver small businesses and 66 percent of rural small businesses reflect strong confidence, but it is there.”

Puente says the survey design focuses on the health of individual businesses.

“With small businesses, they usually serve a local community, places where they live and work, including localized parts of a metro area,” he said. “So,

what’s happening in Denver plays a bigger role on the national scene—while this survey is all about what is happening locally. Take a general contractor with a few employees—they are serving people locally, putting up buildings locally.

So, their mood isn’t dependent upon what’s going on in New York or Los Angeles.”

Puente says the survey sounds a few cautionary notes that resonate across Colorado.

“We’re hearing from an increasing number of small-business owners, their frustration with housing costs,” he said.

“Housing booms help the building industry, but housing costs affect businesses because it limits access to lower-skilled employees.

If housing is prohibitively expensive, the lower-skill employees are being priced out.”

Puente noted that although there is variance by industry, in general small businesses’ wages tend not to keep up with larger corporations. Because they operate locally, they can’t just pick up and move the company like a big business can to find employees or a lower-cost housing environment. Small businesses have to pay the prevailing

The Madison Group announces ownership change

The Madison Group, Inc. announced that CEO Mark J. Richards has finalized a mutually agreed upon transaction to become the sole shareholder of the independent financial firm and take on the added role of president.

For more than a year, firm Founder and Chairman Emeritus Neal Groff and Richards have been working closely to transition ownership of the firm.

“Just as we work with our clients to plan for the future, this natural succession plan for The Madison Group ensures we will continue to provide best-in-class financial strategies to our clients,” said Richards, noting that The

Madison Group turns 50 years old this year.

“We take pride in our established team’s foundation of experience based on competence and integrity, all of which results in exceptional personal service to our clients. This seamless ownership transition solidifies that client-centric foundation.”

Richards started with The Madison Group 21 years ago, and has been its CEO since 2016.

The Madison Group continues to partner with M Financial Group, one of the nation’s premier financial services distribution companies, and is the original Colorado M Financial member firm.

wage in the area they serve.

The economist pointed to another regional concern— an increasing number of employers struggling to hire at levels they need due to metro Denver’s historically low unemployment rate.

“It’s an increasing challenge,” he said. “Competition for talent is through the roof. The ability to hire new workers is at historically hard levels and yet we’re not seeing a huge uptick in wages. You’d expect it in small-business theory.”

Asked why small businesses aren’t paying higher wages, Puente said companies say they are caught in a bind. While people are asking for higher wages, often they don’t have the skills necessary to offset that wage cost, and small businesses are facing thresholds for what they can charge consumers.

“There is this dichotomy of profit margin,” the economist said. “Most local small businesses aren’t in the business of production of goods. They tend to be in services like healthcare, education, retail, recreation—and they are competing for a local customer base, while big businesses tend to be more in the global wage market, and they’re mobile.”

Overall, Puente said, the outlook for Colorado is very bullish and the role that small businesses play in local economies is growing.

Yes, they are reluctant to move, but when they hire, they do it locally.

“When they are feeling good, it is a strong sign that the local market base is very healthy,” Puente said.

Metrum Credit Union launches monthly reward program

Metrum Community Credit Union in Centennial is rolling out a program that disburses dividend payments to members all year long.

This year, Metrum plans to give back to owners every month through the Metrum Ownership Reward program. Active owners will receive monthly rebates on the interest they pay on loans and bonus interest on their savings and investments.

Credit unions are financial cooperatives, and so profits are distributed back to owners with lower-cost services, better rates, and at times special end-of-theyear dividend payouts, the company says.

“Several years ago,

Metrum Community Credit Union set out to be a better cooperative,” Metrum CEO Steve Kelly said. “This began at the business level as we started working with more vendors that were also cooperatives. Working with other like businesses allows us to give profits back to our owners.”

Last year, 1,995 owners, or 37 percent of Metrum owners, received the year-end ownership reward. In 2018, the initiative aims to issue monthly payouts and provide more rebates on fees. The program gave back $30,000 to owners in 2017, representing a 7.55 percent shareback of the credit union’s 2017 operating net income.

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‘A Stronger Cord’ for wellness and more Former newsman pitches fitness and community to business leaders

Mark McIntosh remembers the genesis of A Stronger Cord, the fitness and community-building “nonorganization” he created four years ago.

This sort of mix of exercise and social responsibility is what tends to happen when you book your morning workout right before your volunteer stint at Denver Rescue Mission.

“So, when I showed up at 7:30 on Thursday morning, I’d be telling these guys about the importance of fitness to their recovery,” McIntosh said of his mission visits.

A recovering meth addict had evidently heard enough.

“He said, ‘When in the [expletive] are we going to start working out?’” McIntosh recalled. “And that was the birth of A Stronger Cord.”

The author, motivational speaker and former television newsman is hoping business owners will be the next to demand action over talk. Last week, he made his pitch at the Guild co-working space to members of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce.

“We get in a little better shape, we get to know each other a little better, and then

We get in a little better shape, we get to know each other a little better, and then we go out in the community and perform good works.

- Mark McIntosh, founder of A Stronger Cord “Coach” Mark McIntosh makes a point to the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce: “We’re out to unite communities through wellness.” The former television newscaster founded A Stronger Cord four years ago as a way to combine fitness with community service.

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we go out in the community and perform good works,” he said of his group’s mission.

“What A Stronger Cord is all about is coming together and becoming more fit, more connected and more giving, becoming healthier. We’re out to unite communities through wellness.”

Here is how the multipronged program works: Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., a loose nonsectarian coalition of everyone and anyone meets in the gym of All Souls Catholic Church, 4950 S. Logan St. in Englewood [largely be-

cause the church was the first to step forward with donated meeting space].

A half-hour of all-level, multi-disciplinary exercise [yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more] is followed by social time and a scheduled presentation that can range from inspirational to educational to simply entertaining.

“We come together and we work out, and then we hang out,” McIntosh said.

But that’s just the warmup.

“On the weekends, we say, ‘Let’s go help these people,’” the group leader said. “We be-

lieve in the truth that it’s better if we never grow weary of doing good for others. Guess what? We’re going to reap the harvest.”

The group’s weekly Saturday community service is aimed at two underserved groups—single mothers living with their children in public housing and the often-lonely elderly that exist in assistedliving centers.

McIntosh says the impulse for a group such as A Stronger Cord—focused on equal parts fitness, friendship-building and community service—

is a natural reaction to the tumultuous world around us.

“We live in challenging times in our country’s history,” he said. “… Whether it’s shootings at churches and whatever else, the craziness of our times. … At almost 60, I’m not really proud of the country we’re turning over [to the next generation]. We truly have to figure out how we can come together in a community.”

McIntosh says everyone— literally—is welcome, as well their children and grandparents “We don’t care if you’re white, black or brown. You live in a mission. You live in a mansion. You live on Main Street. It doesn’t matter,” he said. “We don’t care if you’re a Christian or Jew, Muslim, atheist—we don’t care. …

Let’s all get some exercise. We know that’s good for us.”

In addition to the Englewood meetup, two other A Stronger Cord groups, all led

by McIntosh, meet downtown and in the north metro area.

McIntosh is also working to create a third group in Aurora Public Schools.

The group founder told chamber members that A Stronger Cord would make for a robust teambuilding outlet—and not just in the chamber as a whole.

“It can be wonderful for your businesses, for your clients,” he said.

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Small Business Administration names Region VIII administrator Includes Colorado and other Western states

Former state Rep. Daniel Nordberg has been named to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Western Region VIII. SBA Administrator Linda McMahon has Daniel Nordberg announced the appointment of six regional administrators, including Nordberg.

“I am very pleased that we now have six new regional administrators in place that can help support me and the president in serving as a voice and go-to resource for our nation’s 30 million small businesses,” McMahon said. “I will rely on them heavily as we move forward in 2018 and beyond and look forward to working closely with each one of them.”

As Region VIII administrator, Nordberg will oversee SBA programs, offices and operations in Colorado, North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The Region VIII office is based in Denver.

Nordberg was a three-time elected state representative for 75,000 constituents in House District 14 (Colorado Springs/

El Paso County) in the Colorado General Assembly. He sponsored several bills into law and is an advocate for reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses.

Before his service in the legislature, Nordberg worked as district director for U.S. Rep. Doug

Lamborn. In this capacity, he served as a liaison to Colorado’s business community as well as federal and state agencies. Before that, Nordberg worked as a legislative aide in Washington, D.C., where he focused on small business, homeland security and

financial-services issues.

Born and raised in Colorado, Nordberg graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor of arts in political science.

SBA has 10 regions covering the United States and U.S. ter-

ritories. These offices, which are managed by politically-appointed administrators, play a part in supervising the 68 district offices and promoting the president’s and SBA administrator’s policies, messages and priorities throughout the region.

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County seeks citizens to serve on Planning Commission, two other boards

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission, the Weed Advisory Board and the East Arapahoe County Advisory Planning Commission. Qualified applicants must be residents of Arapahoe County. There are also specific residency requirements for each board.

Applications are being accepted through Jan. 18.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission hears requests for land-use applications and proposed amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code and is the approving authority for the Comprehensive Plan and certain land-use applications, as well as a recommending agency to the Board of Commissioners on other actions.

Members should have the ability to understand complex land-use applications, apply

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planning principles and approved guidance plans and codes, interact with land-development professionals and citizens in a public hearing on possibly contentious issues, and to make decisions and recommendations to include conditions of approval to mitigate impacts of development proposals.

Members must reside or own property in unincorporated Arapahoe County and applications are being accepted for residents who live or own property within the county’s District 2 and District 3 only.

Meetings are held 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday at the County’s Lima Plaza campus, 6954 S. Lima St., Centennial.

Due to the extensive time commitments necessary to review complex staff reports and attend public hearings, Planning commissioners receive a flat-rate stipend of $100 per meeting; the Planning Commission Chair receives $105 per meeting.

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East Arapahoe County Advisory Planning Commission

This committee makes recommendations and serves as referral agents to Public Works and Development on land-development applications and planning issues in eastern Arapahoe County. Meetings are held when needed. Members must

be residents of District 3.

Weed Advisory Board

Established by Colorado law, the Weed Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Commissioners on matters of undesirableplant management. The majority of the board must own 40 acres or more in Arapahoe

County and all members must reside within the county.

Meetings are held when needed and residents must live within unincorporated Arapahoe County.

To fill out an application, visit bit.ly/ACGboards. For more information, call 303795-4630 or email boardsand committees@arapahoegov.com.

2018 precinct caucus: Seven things you need to know Colorado’s Democratic and Republican parties will hold precinct caucus meetings March 6 in advance of the June 26 primary election. Voters interested in caucusing must be affiliated with one of the major political parties

by Jan. 8.

Here are seven questions and answers to explain the caucus process and how voters can get involved.

What is a precinct caucus?

Precinct caucuses are neighborhood-level meetings hosted by the Democratic and Republican parties during even-numbered years in advance of a primary election. A precinct is the smallest subdivision of a county.

Precinct caucuses are the first step for each political party to engage voters, select candidates for the primary and decide on a party platform for the year. Locations vary, such as schools, community centers, churches and homes.

What happens at a precinct caucus?

Affiliated voters who attend a precinct caucus for their political party will make two important choices.

First, they will elect precinct leaders. These volunteers will represent the party in each precinct, serve on the County Party Central Committee, help get out the vote for party candidates, and assist with planning the next caucus.

Attending voters also will choose delegates to their party’s county, district and state assemblies, where the delegates will nominate candidates to the ballot and approve the party’s platform.

Who can attend a precinct caucus?

Only voters who are affiliated with the Republican or Democratic Party may actively par-

ticipate in a precinct caucus for their political party. (It is unclear if any of Colorado’s minor political parties will conduct a caucus or primary election.) Jan. 8 was the deadline to affiliate and Feb. 5 is the deadline to update your address if you have moved, in order to participate in your precinct caucus.

Please visit GoVoteColorado. com to find your precinct number, update your voter registration and/or affiliate with a political party.

Arapahoe County’s voter rolls include 137,620 Democratic and 114,527 Republican voters who may participate in caucus. There are also 157,537 unaffiliated voters and 7,192 voters registered with minor parties.

What happens after the precinct caucuses?

After the precinct caucuses, each major political party will hold county, district and state assemblies. At the county assembly, delegates will nominate candidates for county elected offices and approve the county party platform. At various district assemblies, delegates will nominate candidates for Congress, the Colorado General Assembly, state Board of Education, Board of Regents and district attorneys.

At the state assembly, delegates will nominate candidates for statewide offices, such as governor, and approve a statewide party platform.

How do candidates get on the ballot?

A candidate who receives 30 percent of the delegates’ vote at an assembly will appear on their party’s primary ballot. Candidates who receive between 10 and 29 percent of delegates’ vote may petition onto the ballot. Those with less than 10 percent are not permitted to petition.

Candidates who are unaffili-

ated or affiliated with minor parties must petition onto the November general-election ballot or become a write-in candidate.

See a list of offices up for election serving Arapahoe County in 2018 at arapahoevotes.com/onballot.

How can unaffiliated voters participate in the process?

Unaffiliated voters may observe a precinct caucus, but may not participate.

However, for the first time in Colorado, unaffiliated voters will be eligible to cast a primary ballot for any one participating political party. This is because Colorado voters approved Proposition 108 in 2016. Unaffiliated voters will receive both the Democratic and Republican primary ballots in June, and may vote and return only one. If a voter returns both ballots, none will be counted.

As an alternative, unaffiliated voters may declare a “ballot preference” before the June 26 primary at govotecolorado. com and receive only one ballot for their preferred party. This will conserve taxpayer dollars because counties will not have to pay printing and postage costs to send two ballots.

Where is my precinct caucus?

The Democratic and Republican parties will plan the precinct caucus meetings and designate the sites. Locations are not yet publicized, but will be in the coming months. For information, please contact: Colorado Democratic Party, 303-623-4762 or coloradodems.org Colorado Republican Party, 303-758-3333 or cologop.org Arapahoe County is not involved in the caucus process, but can assist voters with their voter registration and questions. For assistance, call 303-795-4511 or visit arapahoevotes.com.

New director for CDOT transit & rail

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has selected David Krutsinger as the new director of its Division of Transit and Rail.

Created by legislation in 2009, the division oversees the statewide transit program, which promotes, plans, designs, finances, operates, maintains and contracts for transit services such as the Bustang interregional bus service. It also helps fund local transit projects that are awarded to more than 65 agencies around the state each year.

The division also is working with the newly-created Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission to advance passenger rail and fixed-guideway transit concepts along the Interstate 25 Front Range and I-70 Mountain corridors.

“I’m excited to continue CDOT’s mission as the division’s second director,” said

David Krutsinger Krutsinger. “The scope is large, but integrating transit and rail elements into the state’s transportation system will be good for statewide mobility and economic vitality.

While the division is fairly new, the mission is not. I’m looking forward to joining a team of knowledgeable and experienced, professional staff.”

Krutsinger replaces the recently retired Mark Imhoff.

Prior to CDOT, Krutsinger had a wide range of experience working with rural, re-

sort, and urban transit systems across Colorado. In addition to serving as a senior planner on many corridor studies, he was a manager at RTD who worked on several of the FasTrack lines.

“David has over 25 years of experience in transit and transportation, both in the public and private sectors, and has held numerous other positions that make him well qualified to assume this position and lead the division,” said CDOT Executive Director Michael Lewis. “This division has the full support of the transit and rail community and David will continue to help CDOT to be strategic in promoting and implementing rail and transit mobility around the state.”

Krutsinger grew up Boulder, and received master of science and master of city planning degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

January 18, 2018 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 9

2018 tax filing season begins Jan. 29 Tax returns due April 17

The Internal Revenue Service announced last week that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 29, and reminded taxpayers claiming certain tax credits that refunds won’t be available before late February.

The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Jan. 29, with nearly 155 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2018. The nation’s tax deadline will be April 17 this year – so taxpayers will have two additional days to file beyond April 15.

Many software companies and tax professionals will be accepting tax returns before Jan. 29 and then will submit the returns when IRS systems open. Although the IRS will begin accepting both electronic and paper tax re-

turns Jan. 29, paper returns will begin processing later in mid-February as system updates continue. The IRS strongly encourages people to file their tax returns electronically for faster refunds.

The IRS set the Jan. 29 opening date to ensure the security and readiness of key tax processing systems in advance of the opening and to assess the potential impact of tax legislation on 2017 tax returns.

The IRS reminds taxpayers that, by law, the IRS cannot issue refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) before mid-February. While the IRS will process those returns when received, it cannot issue related refunds before midFebruary. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC re-

lated refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards starting on Feb. 27, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with the tax return.

The IRS also reminds taxpayers that they should keep copies of their prior-year tax returns for at least three years. Taxpayers who are using a tax software product for the first time will need their adjusted gross income from their 2016 tax return to file electronically. Taxpayers who are using the same tax software they used last year will not need to enter prioryear information to electronically sign their 2017 tax return. Using an electronic filing PIN is no longer an option. Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov/GetReady for more tips on preparing to file their 2017 tax return.

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Both the Saturday and Sunday single-day attendance records were the largest in stock show history.

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The 2018 Stock Show will continue through Jan. 21, and there is much more to look forward to.

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Celebrate history and archaeology with the Stephen Hart Awards History Colorado will honor five exemplary preservation and archaeology projects at the upcoming Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway in Denver. The event is part of Colorado Preservation’s Saving Places Conference.

Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation:

State Archaeologist’s Award:

Lake County Open Space Initiative (For 20 years of preserving place in Lake County)

State Historic Preservation Officer’s Award:

(For the Ute-Ulay Mine and Mill stabilization and Nation-

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(For the successful and respectful preservation of archaeological resources at Arrowhead Ridge) Britt Bassett (developer) Barry and Cynthia Hillmer (owners) City of Durango Planning Division

Hart Awards: Rio Blanco County Rio Blanco County Historical Society (For the restoration of Coal Creek School Avenue L Architects City of Brighton Parks and Recreation H.W. Houston Construction Consultants Martorano (For the rehabilitation of the Bromley Farm/KoizumaHishinuma Farm) The public is invited to attend. RSVP to Preservation Manager Communications Jonathan Raab at jonathan. raab@state.co.us by Jan. 24.

Drinks and light fare will be available.

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In the 12/17 Villager, Democrat columnist Bill Holen comments on the Republican tax bill, saying “Most economic experts disagree with the claim that the tax bill will increase the gross national product from 1.8 percent to 3 percent ...”

Assuming Holen is talking about the gross domestic product, which is the most common measure of our economy, I have news. The GDP is already growing at an annualized rate of 3.2 percent.

Holen says the tax bill benefits the wealthy “at the expense of the hardworking middle class who will have to struggle to pay higher taxes ...”

Newsflash: The Tax Policy Center says average Americans will pay less in taxes and this will be evidenced in their February paychecks being bigger because of less tax withheld.

Also, because of the tax bill, corporations like AT&T, which is paying a $1,000 bonus to 200,000 employees, many of which are union members, are now giving their workers more money.

Holen then shows a sudden concern about

the national debt growing by $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. No word yet on what he thinks about the national debt growing by $8 trillion in eight years under Obama.

Alas, it’s difficult for Democrats like Holen to accept the economic boom times we are experiencing. However, the average American is most happy with more income, a better retirement and a brighter future, as opposed to the stagnation of the last eight years.

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Steamboat Springs Queen Famed auctioneer ponders return to Denver

There she was, seated at the National Western Stock Show’s Coors media party, wearing her trademark white cowboy hat and dressed to a tee in Western fashion—Cookie Lockhart, auctioneer extraordinaire.

I’ve known Cookie since she was a young starlet in Steamboat Springs working for her dad, Si, at their Main Street furniture and auction business.

She worked alongside her brother Darwin, a rodeo contestant, who died at an early age.

Cookie and I greeted with a hug—and fond memories of her family.

Back in those years, home was Craig for me, with a grandfather who had mined gold at Hahn’s Peak in the 1870s. We had strong Yampa Valley connections, including a daily newspaper and a bustling commercial printing operation, where we did “polled Hereford bull catalogues” for famed Hayden lawyer Farrington Carpenter and auction bills for Si Lockhart.

They had a common thread of always being in a hurry, and we were hard workers, good printers, and got the jobs done fast and reasonable. I walked into the Lockhart Auction door in Steamboat many

times carrying sale bills announcing auctions a few days away.

It was very difficult to print sale bill signs full of type with multiple items for sale—tractors, livestock, buildings, tools and the kitchen sink. Si was a stickler to detail, and so was Cookie. That’s what made them successful and made her the first woman to reach both the Colorado and National Auctioneers Hall of Fame.

Cookie was in town recently for the National Auctioneer Convention and slipped away from that event to attend the evening media party. It was good to see her and reminisce for a few minutes.

Cookie said she was in the process of selling the family building, which takes up a half block in downtown Steamboat Springs and is booming with the growth of the ski industry. After that sale, she wants to move to Denver, where she has lived off and on for several decades and still maintains an office.

She grew up in Steamboat Springs with famous Olympic skiers Skeeter and Buddy Werner.

Cookie once took two years to liquidate an entire oil company that had encompassed 22 states. It took more than three years to auction the multi-million dollar properties.

She is described as “flamboyant” and “captivating” and is recognized in the

Cookie Lockhart

auction world as “royalty.”

She has a lengthy resume of certifications, including appraisal, expert witness and Chamber of Commerce honors.

She is an honored Rotarian of 16 years and a recipient of the coveted Paul Harris Award for achievement.

She is a past president of Toastmasters International, which speaks to her abilities in vocal skills.

She was the first woman inducted into the Colorado Auctioneers Hall of Fame

in 2002 and was the first woman inducted into the National Auctioneers Hall of Fame in 2007. Ten years later, she is still the only woman in the Hall of Fame circle.

Cookie still travels the nation and serves the nation with many licenses and accreditations. She speaks frequently, inspiring auctioneer graduates, leaving them with a lasting impression of the auction profession.

She advises, “You have

to look successful to be successful … and you need to dress the part.”

Cookie still looked the part at the media party, with her trademark cowboy hat, sparkly glasses and distinctive voice.

If and when she ends up back in Denver, Rotarians had better grab her before the Lions capture her.

Her father Si taught her well.

For more information, visit CookieLockhart Auctions.com.

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Leisure Care’s The Carillon at Belleview Station hires new general manager A long-time Leisure Care leader looks forward to continuing her career at the company’s new Denver location

Leisure Care, one of the most innovative operators of senior living communities in the country, is introducing a new general manager at its soon-to-open Denver location.

The Carillon at Belleview Station’s new general manager, Angie Erickson, is a 16-year veteran at the company and

what it means to has experience at be a Leisure Care numerous Leisure leader,” says Ryan Care communiRasar, chief operatties. ing officer at LeiAfter starting her career sure Care. “She not as an activities only goes to work coordinator in every day excited Denver, Erickson about her job, but quickly moved she also embraces up the ranks. She the company’s phiserved as general losophy of making manager at Treeo- Angie Erickson a positive differOrem in Utah for ence and doing the three years before making the right thing every day.” transition to The Carillon at In addition to her company Belleview Station. loyalty, Erickson has also “Angie truly embodies been a recipient of the execu-

tive of the year award for the last four years. This award is given annually to a handful of the companies top general managers. She says she likes to embrace Leisure Care’s ‘Three-Thirds’ lifestyle and is actively involved with the Alzheimer’s Association.

Erickson says she’s most excited about the guest services aspect at The Carillon.

The new community will be presented more like a senior hotel than a retirement facility, she says.

Opening this spring, The Carillon at Belleview Station

offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services on a two-acre campus bordering Southeast Denver and Arapahoe County. The campus is perfectly situated next to Denver’s light rail system, providing easy access to shopping, dining, golf courses and more.

“What I love most about The Carillon is that we’re going to be a brand Denver has never seen before,” Erickson says. “We’re not just focused on assisted living – we’re focused on the person as a whole.”

Safety renovations for seniors’ homes

Feeling safe and secure at home is a priority for any homeowner. But safety is of particular concern for aging men and women who are at greater risk of being involved in accidents at home than younger men and women.

Harvard Health Publishing says that accidents at home are among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. The chances for fatalities increases as one ages, and by age 75 and older, men and women are almost four times as likely to die in a home accident as people a decade younger.

As people age, their balance, eyesight and general physical abilities can begin to diminish. Furthermore, a fall or incident that may only bruise a younger individual can cause more serious breaks or damage for seniors, resulting in potentially lengthy recovery times.

The Home Care Assistance organization says that one million elderly people are admitted to the emergency room for injuries every year. People concerned about the safety of their homes or the homes of their aging loved ones can retrofit such properties to make them safer.

Falls

According to The Senior Social Club, which offers care and community services to seniors, falls are the most common accidents affecting seniors. One out of every three seniors aged 65 and older falls at least once a year.

In addition to working with doctors to improve mobility and modify medications that may cause unsteadiness, changes around the home can help. Grab bars placed in bathrooms and high-traffic areas can help seniors get stay more stable when changing from sit-

ting to standing positions.

Potential tripping hazards should be assessed. Area rugs without nonskid backings, clutter on floors, extension cords that extend into walking areas, and uneven flooring pose tripping hazards. Antislip coatings can be added to floors to reduce the risk of tripping.

Poorly lit staircases and entryways also can contribute to falls. Consider the installation of motion-activated lighting so that dim areas can be automatically brightened when necessary. A nightlight or LED lights placed near molding can help guide seniors to the bathroom during midnight visits.

Physical limitations

Arthritis can impede seniors’ ability to turn on and off appliances, water faucets or handle certain kitchen tools.

Kitchen and bathroom modifications can include the instal-

lation of ergonomic and userfriendly handles and spigots.

Task lighting can make it easier to prepare meals, and appliances that automatically turn off after a certain period of time can be a safety feature for forgetful individuals.

Reorganize kitchen cabinets to make commonly used items as accessible as possible.

Smart Homes

Friends or family members can have greater control over seniors’ homes by installing smart home systems. This way they can remotely adjust thermostats, control lights, view cameras, engage locks or alarm systems, and much more without having to be at the home. This can seniors allow seniors to maintain their independence while offering peace of mind to their loved ones.

Certain home modifications can reduce seniors’ injury risk.

The Home Care Assistance organization says that one million elderly people are admitted to the emergency room for injuries every year. People concerned about the safety of their homes or the homes of their aging loved ones can retrofit such properties to make them safer.

Side effects of sleep apnea include higher risk for Alzheimer’s

Snoring may seem like a pesky yet minor problem, but it can be much more serious than some people know. Although snoring is a common problem among all ages and genders, the National Sleep Foundation says that men are twice as likely to snore as women, and snoring can worsen with age.

The aging process can lead to a relaxation of the throat muscles, resulting in snoring.

Furthermore, the NSF says anatomical abnormalities of the nose and throat, illness and other factors may also contribute to snoring. Drinking alcohol, which can have an effect similar to muscle relaxants, in the evening can make snoring worse.

While many people may think snoring is a mere nuisance, it actually may be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea. Over time, apnea can be associated with high blood pressure and increased risks of heart attack, stroke or death, advises WebMD. Now there is new evidence that those with obstructive sleep apnea may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease as well.

A new study published in the journal Neurology found

that people with sleep apnea tended to develop memory problems and other signs of cognitive impairment earlier than people without such sleep disorders.

Richard Osorio, MD, a research assistant professor of psychiatry at the NYU Center for Brain Health, found that, among 2,000 people studied, those who reported having sleep apnea or snoring tended to develop signs of mild cognitive impairment, including memory lapses and slower speed on cognitive skills, about 12 years earlier on average than those who didn’t report any sleeprelated breathing issues. Mild cognitive impairment often precedes dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Some researchers believe snoring and sleep apnea may contribute to a buildup of the toxic protein in the brain called beta-amyloid, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

If snoring has become problematic, men are urged to visit a doctor or sleep specialist to see which therapies can be instituted to help improve sleep and overall health.

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SeniorChoices Virtual care: What to know before you see a doctor on your smartphone or computer

BY DR. THOMAS BIUSO It’s winter, and thoughts turn to hot chocolate, football standings and the holidays.

Between the fun and the mundane, we’re all stretched thinner than ever due to our jobs, school events, housework, childcare and errands, and many of us feel we have little time to take care of ourselves.

In our precious downtime, nearly 80 percent of us rely on a smartphone to stay connected to news, services and each other.

A recent survey by United Healthcare shows that nearly 30 percent of Americans use the internet or mobile apps as our first source for information about their health conditions.

In fact, you might have noticed a growing number of apps that enable you to receive medical care virtually. Virtual care, also known as remote care, telehealth, telemedicine or online visits, is medical care that’s delivered using technology rather than through an in-person consultation.

Research has found that 77 percent of consumers are open to the idea of replacing an in-person doctor visit with a virtual one. Yet fewer than 20 percent of people have tried virtual visits. To see if virtual care a good choice for you, here are some tips before you get started: • Check your benefits: Some health plans offer virtual visits as a benefit, through physicians in their local care provider networks and/or through a national online service.

Independent telehealth

chronic conditions or behavioral health issues.

• Know when a virtual visit won’t do: In an emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room. Virtual visits aren’t appropriate for a hands-on physical exam or treatment, or for certain tests or x-rays.

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• Understand the cost: Virtual visits through your health plan usually cost the same or less than an inperson doctor visit. Independent telehealth services usually charge $50 to $75 per visit. In any case, your cost for virtual visits is usually lower compared to urgent care and emergency room visits. Virtual visits covered by your health plan might count toward your annual deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, just like in-office visits.

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Residents will feel right at home from their first visit, eager to invite friends and family to take in all the fun of community life.

At The Carillon at Belleview Station, the residents live, love, and laugh.

And it’s the staffs privilege to help them do just that every day. Life at The Carillon at Belleview Station will exceed every expectation.

The Carillon at Belleview Station is in the heart of it all. The community embraces the energy and vibrancy of its surrounding area. Across the street from Belleview Station on Denver’s light-rail system, the prime location gives residents whatever they need or want at their fingertips.

A master-planned community, which includes acres of open outdoor space, shopping, dining, and hotels is just a stone’s throw away. The convenient location near Denver Tech Center also places us near pedestrian paths, churches, and golf courses. There is

Whether residents spend their day at the community taking a fitness class, learning a new language, or they may choose to explore nearby high-end shopping, local dining, or cultural opportunities, the staff is eager to help create a retirement residents love. And, knowing that the staff is handling all the hassles of daily life, like housekeeping and home maintenance, will free up time to do the things residents love more. Spend the day on a walking path or the golf course and come home to a five-star meal in the restaurant. Using only the highest quality and locally sourced ingredients, the community restaurant is popular among residents and their families.

Everything about life at The Carillon at Belleview Station revolves around resident’s needs and desires, creating a place where residents live, love, and laugh freely. Everyone at The Carillon at Belleview Station is committed to maintaining the highest standards when it comes to hospitality and quality of care. The staff is friendly, trustworthy, and fun - giving you the peace of mind residents need to live the retirement they love, and with a lot of laughter, too.

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• You’ve probably used the technology: Virtual visits are as easy as FaceTime or Skype. You’ll need a smartphone, tablet or computer with video and audio capabilities. Via an online connection that uses special security to protect your privacy, a doctor, physician assistant or other clinician sees and hears your concerns and symptoms, and prescribes treatment or any follow-up if needed. A virtual visit can take place anywhere you have Wi-Fi or data access, at your convenience, and in many cases 24/7.

• Use virtual visits for the right things: Virtual visits are for nonemergency or minor medical conditions. They can be a huge time saver for people who suspect they have a bladder or urinary-tract infection, a respiratory or sinus infection, a rash, stomachache or diarrhea, or a migraine headache. Some care providers offer telehealth visits for ongoing help for

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• Talk with your doc before and after: To understand whether virtual care is a good option for you and your family, discuss it with your doctor.

If you opt for a telehealth visit, ask the virtual care provider to send a summary of your visit to your primary care physician so your medical record is complete and your doctor can follow up with you appropriately.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association pointed out that a virtual visit saves 106 minutes on average, compared to an in-person appointment.

Tapping an app could give back more than an hour of your day.

Best of all, virtual visits can help you access the care you need, when you need it. Whether that means your cough is nothing serious or start your treatment sooner when pinkeye appears on a Saturday night, virtual care might be just what the doctor ordered.

Dr. Thomas Biuso is chief medical director, of United Healthcare, West Region.

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Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any resources that can help with my mother’s homecare bills?

Mom is recovering from a stroke and needs in-home care, but I understand Medicare doesn’t cover it and she doesn’t have long-term care insurance.

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vouchers that can help pay for care. To find out about these services, call the area agency on aging near your mom. See ElderCare.gov or call 800-677-1116 for contact information.

Also investigate PACE, which stands for Programs of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly. PACE, which is curDear Stressedrently available in Out, 31 states, though Depending on not in every comyour mom’s circummunity, provides

BY JIM MILLER stances, there are a in-home care, innumber of governcluding help with ment and not-for-profit proactivities of daily living, grams that can that either such as meals, dental and subsidize or pay for your medical care, prescriptions mom’s home care or offer aid and chaperoned transportain other ways. Here’s where tion, among other benefits. to look for help.

Medicaid-eligible patients get PACE for free, but if your mom is not eligible Medicare coverage for Medicaid, she may be If your mom is recovercharged a monthly preing from a stroke, the first mium, though far less than thing you need to know is she would pay a private serthat Medicare does cover a vice. To see if PACE is availvariety of in-home healthcare services. To be eligible, able in your mom’s area, see NPAonline.org. your mom must be “homebound” and her doctor will Veterans benefits need to approve a “plan of If your mom is a veteran care” confirming that she or a surviving spouse of a needs skilled-nursing care veteran, the VA also offers or skilled-therapy services some benefits that can help from a physical or speech pay her in-home care. therapist. Her doctor can also request the services of One is “Aid and Attenan occupational therapist dance or Housebound Aland a nonmedical home lowances,” which are supaide to assist with activities plemental monthly benefits of daily living like bathfor veterans already receiving, dressing and using the ing a monthly VA pension bathroom. and requiring healthcare.

But be aware that MediVeterans and surviving care will not pay for nonspouses qualify if they have medical home-aide services certain disabilities or need alone if your mom does help with activities such as not need skilled-nursing dressing, bathing, and feedor skilled-therapy services ing, among other criteria. too. Homemaker services, Go to Vets.gov/pension for such as shopping, meal more information. preparation and cleaning Another option is the are not covered either.

Veteran-Directed Care For more information program. This program, on how this works, call available through VA medi1-800-MEDICARE or see cal centers in 38 states, as Medicare.gov/coverage/ well as in Washington, home-health-services.html. D.C. and Puerto Rico, provides as much as $2,000 a Medicaid options month that can be used to If your mom’s income pay a professional or famis low enough, she may ily member or friend for qualify for Medicaid, which homecare. The program is offers different programs open to any veteran who that can pay for nonmedical meets the criteria, includhome care, home healthing requiring help with care and other in-home three or more activities of support services. These daily living. Visit the Home programs, often referred to and Community Based as home and communityServices section at VA.gov/ based services, are stategeriatrics for information. specific and their eligibility To look for additional and benefits will vary. To programs in your area that find out if your mom is can help pay your mom’s eligible, contact her state homecare, go to PayingMedicaid agency (see MedForSeniorCare.com and use icaid.gov). their Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool.

State programs Send your senior quesIf your mom doesn’t tions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. qualify for the Medicare or Box 5443, Norman, OK Medicaid options, check to 73070, or visit SavvySenior. see if her state offers any org. Jim Miller is a constate-funded homecare tributor to the NBC “Today” programs. These programs show and author of “The may provide caregivers or Savvy Senior.”

Audacious ideas for 2018

How does one improve rates and reduce the barriers to marriage and such an amazing state family formation? Aclike Colorado? What will cording to experts, one make this state stand out of these barriers is the as a beacon of wonder and goodness for children expense of a wedding.

To overcome this obstaand adults alike? How can cle, the Center we get to the core of chalRELATIONSHIPS for Relationlenges such ship Educaas poverty, tion team is violence, subpoised to offer stance abuse, free weddings homelessness, to couples by mental health, engaging the suicide, gangs, entire wedding teen pregnanindustry to cy and high donate and asdropout rates? BY JONEEN MACKENZIE sist.

A wedding Studying will be given to couples the research on these issues, I am motivated by who agree to attend relationship and marriagethe one thing that surfaces as a primary prevenskills workshops and be mentored by other martion strategy. The social ried couples for a season. science is clear. Strong Hopefully, we can create a marriages and safe and community of support for stable families are pillars them to succeed. As we of health and wellness and the best incubator for work through the details, we are very excited about human-capital development. this fledging initiative Families that care for and seek the support of one another give children the community. the love and nurturing Another initiative the they need to thrive and Center for Relationship teach a life script for Education will launch in success. This includes 2018 is called “Polished!” grooming, manners, socaptivating classes that cial skills, discipline and teach manners, etiquette, self-regulation, a love for grooming, social skills, learning and the value of emotional intelligence education, kindness and and the art of conversation. Classes will be ofcommunity engagement. fered on Saturdays, tarHow do we work with geting elementary, middle communities that have and high school students. high non-marital birth

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This is an affordable “cotillion” of sorts. These classes will enhance character development and confidence, giving young people the social graces needed for life success.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said “good manners will open the doors that the best education cannot.”

The last and most important initiative to make Colorado the best state in the country is to secure a building for a “nonprofit training and event legacy center.” This would be a jewel that would provide a place for nonprofits to increase professional development of their caring teams and bring the stateof-the-art best practices to Colorado. This would increase the effectiveness of helpers and those who provide community.

Philanthropists or corporations interested in helping the Center for Relationship Education secure this building will be honored as we will give them naming rights of the building. Please connect with joneen@ myrelationshipcenter.org or call 303-888-1895 if you are interested in learning more and helping CRE with any of these big audacious ideas to make Colorado shine and be an example to the nation.

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Incorporate new fitness offerings into your New Year Looking for a new activity to complement your workout routine? Start off the new year exploring new offerings at South Suburban Parks and Recreation, including, drop-in fitness classes, registration-based offerings and women’s selfdefense workshops.

tensity interval training workouts and powerlifting.

Workout with barbells, dumbbells, medicine balls, kettlebells, TRX, battle ropes, chin-up bar, and more. Access included with facility admission.

Personal training sessions available for a fee.

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Work on core, balance and flexibility. Drop-in class is included with facility admission.

NEW! Reformer Fit Class

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:25 p.m.

This small-group class focuses on creating long lean muscles, improving posture and nourishing the spine through controlled movements. The Reformer is a traditional Pilates apparatus consisting of a carriage that moves back and forth with springs to provide resistance. The class may also include small props like small weighted balls, flex rings and more.

GOODSON RECREATION CENTER: NEW! Cycling Class

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-8:55 a.m. Drop-in class is included with facility admission. Reservations available one day in advance by calling 303-797-8787.

Reformer Basics Orientation Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:307:45 p.m.

Start your Pilates journey with a Reformer basics orientation, then register for a Reformer Fit class in March. Orientation is a prerequisite to register for small group Reformer classes. $17 District; $21 NonDistrict

LONE TREE RECREATION CENTER: Evening Cycling is back!

Tuesdays/Thursdays,

6-6:55 p.m.

Test your limits with an exhilarating workout. All abilities welcome. Drop-in class is included with facility admission. Reservations available one day in advance by calling 303-7982476.

Lone Tree Hub: Pilates!

New time! Wednesdays, 8:45 - 9:40 a.m.

Increase core muscle strength, expand flexibility, improve posture and decrease back discomfort.

Class may include use of equipment such as Pilates rings, fit balls, bands etc.

All fitness levels welcome.

Drop-in: $10 District; $11 Non-district or save money and register monthly.

Shotokan Tigers

Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

This introductory Shotokan karate class utilizes a traditional learning style for self-defense while teaching both mental and physical development. This class offers safety tips, fitness, coordination and strength conditioning. It also promotes a discipline of focus,

concentration, respect, self-confidence and control.

Now open to youth, ages 5-13 The instructor, Irene Bowden is a certified instructor with ISKF and a 4th degree black belt. Contact her directly at ICBDenver.Karate@hotmail.com. $55 District; $60 NonDistrict.

STAR (South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation) Karate

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 -5:15 p.m.

STAR Karate is designed for youth with special needs and/or disabilities.

Practice self-defense, safety tips, fitness, coordination and strength training and gain focus, control and selfconfidence. Students must receive prior approval by instructor before registering. Contact Irene at ICBDenver.Karate@hotmail. com.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACC hosts Littleton Public Schools Arts Exhibition

Now-Feb. 6. Mon-Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Closing reception Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m. (light refreshments served). Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. Info: Anna Spillen at aspillen@lps.k12.co.us

Music with a Mission Concert Series

Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Forte Handbell Quarter.

To benefit Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry.

Based in Colorado Springs, Forte is a nationally recognized, advanced handbell quartet performing a wide variety of styles. A free concert with a “love offering.” Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Rd., Centennial.

Feb. 16, 7 p.m. The Hummin’ Birds.

Performers mix old-time Appalachian tunes with country, bluegrass, gospel, swing and original songs. Cami and Mike will be joined by their daughter Claire on the fiddle. Concert benefits Heifer International. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 303-740-2688.

Spectrum Dance Theater

Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. World-renowned dancers, actress Julie Briskman as Mead and Donald Byrd as Baldwin. A Rap on Race excavates the truths buried in the facts of this cultural artifact. Newman Center. Tickets: 303-871-7720.

29 Years of Cowboy Heritage, Traditions and Entertainment

Now-21. Colorado cowboy poetry gathering. Three evening performances, two full-days of sessions and a Sunday matinee.

Award-winning cowboy poets and musicians from the American West, Canada and Australia. American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Free parking. Tickets: ColoradoCowboyGathering.com.

Off the Clock: Cajun Carnival

Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m. Celebrate Mardi Gras early at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Tickets: botanicgardens.org

Augustana Arts Presents Stratus Chamber Orchestra

Feb. 2 and 3. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.

“Dreams and Aspirations” featuring guests from the Lighthouse Writers Workshop and Picture Me Here, a storytelling fellowship for refugees and immigrants new to Denver. First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood. Feb. 3, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets: 303-3884962, online at AugustanaArts.org or at the door.

Arapahoe Philharmonic: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8

Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., 2018 T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition Winner. Fisher Auditorium. Tickets: 303-781-1892.

Burning Love: Elvis Live!

Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Valentine’s tribute with Elvis impersonator Aaron Black. Please wear retro evening wear or costumes. Dancing, dinner, a teddy bear, scarf, and photo ops with the King after the show. Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia. RSVP: cherokeeranch.org

Great Music from the Arts: The movies

Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Awardwinning scores from cinema. Info: littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824.

CLUBS

Cancer League of Colorado Special Membership Event

Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m. sponsored by Specialty Appliance, 8775 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood

Barbwire Bob

sales they held around western Colorado.

(Read a little bit more about Cookie in the Senior Choices section of this week’s Villager.) *** Jan. 8 saw the installation of new Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko and other councilmembers. Outgoing Mayor Cathy Noon gave her swansong address, thanking outgoing councilmembers for their hard work and service to Centennial. Veteran Councilmember Ken Lucas was elected by the council as mayor pro tem. *** I had dinner Tuesday evening with Dr. Jane Bronwyn Bateman, founder of the Rocky Mountain Eye Institute at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus in Aurora, and Deb Palmieri, head of the Denver Diplomatic Corps and the honorary consulate general of Russia in Colorado. She is the only consul left in the United States and is a loyal patriotic American with a background in Russian history and the author of many Soviet-era books.

Dr. Bateman, an eye surgeon and ophthalmologist, is the honorary consul for Nicaragua, where she has many longtime friends. Now retired from the CU Eye Center she pioneered, still keeping a residence in Denver and her home base in Sacramento, Calif., where husband Doug has a medical practice.

Bateman was in Denver to honor famed philanthropist Mae Boettcher, whom she nominated to the Colo-

CONVENTIONS

Colorado Water Congress Annual Convention

Jan. 24-26. Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. Prof. Elon Adar from Zuckerberg Institute for Desert Research at the Ben-Gurion Univ. of the Negev will speak on arid zones hydrology and Middle Eastern water issues in the morning. Afternoon will feature Robert Crifasi’s book A Land Made from Water: Appropriation and the Evolution of Colorado’s Landscape Ditches and Water Institutions, plus a variety of seminars and speakers for two days. RSVP: 303-837-0812

EDUCATION

Free Nutrition Classes

Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Free heart-health nutrition class (“Sitting is the new Smoking”) at the South Denver Heart Center. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. To register, call 303-744-1065, southdenver. com.

Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. free heart-health nutrition class (“Current Diets and Weight Loss”) at the South Denver Heart Center. Presented by Susan Weikhunat, RD, CDE. To register, call 303-744-1065, southdenver.com.

Jan. 22, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance.) Join Susan Weithunat, RD, CDE as she teaches the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. To register, call 303-744-1065, southdenver.com.

EVENTS

Orchard Showcase at Denver Botanic Gardens

Now-Feb. 19. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Orangery and Marnie’s Pavilion. Valentine’s Day activity. Tickets: botanicgardens.org

Denver Sister Cities International Meeting

Jan. 18, 6 p.m. to honor the volunteers

and growth. Keynote: Ambassador Daniel Bale. Yak and Yeti, 9755 E. Hampden Ave. RSVP: 303-832-1336.

Global Warming: Should You Be Concerned?

Jan. 22, 2 p.m. Join local physicist William Koch for a discussion at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Info: 303-795-3961.

Stephen H. Hart Awards at History Colorado

Jan. 31, 5:30-8 p.m. History Colorado will honor five exemplary preservation and archaeology projects, 1200 Broadway in Denver. RSVP to jonathan.raab@state.co.us

by Jan. 24. Drinks and light fare served. Info: coloradopreservation.org

Opportunity Coalition Hosts Darrell Scott

Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. Scott is the founder and executive director of Rachel’s Challenge. We Work, Triangle Building (near Union Station) 1550 Wewatta St., 2nd Floor, Denver. $20/ person. Half of cost donated to local charities. Cocktails and light appetizers provided.

RSVP: opporstunitycoalition.com

Valentine’s Day Celebration

Feb. 14, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Denver Clerk and Recorder/Public Trustee Debra Johnson’s 11th annual event. Judges and clergy will perform free marriage ceremonies. Food and beverages available. Drawings held for gifts from local businesses, elected officials and city agencies. Marriage licenses are $30.

Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept.

101. Info: Mica Ward, 720-913-4866.

Englewood Police Citizens Academy

March 7-May 7, t Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., at Englewood Police Dept. Graduation at City Council meeting on Monday, May 7. Register: Toni Arnoldy, tarnoldy@ englewoodco.gov. You will be notified by mail of your acceptance. Space limited.

SOCIAL

2018 Denver Heart Ball

Jan. 27, 6 p.m. cocktail reception, 7:30 p.m. ballroom opens, 8 p.m. dinner, 8:45 p.m. live auction, desserts, dancing. Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St., Denver. Chairperson: Jameson (Jamie) Smith, president, St. Joseph Hospital.

SPORTS

14th Annual Cherry Creek Baseball Hall of Fame

Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m. Hilton Inverness Hotel and Conference Center. The 2012 Cherry Creek AABC-17U World Series Championship Team will be inducted in addition to six new members: Alex Blackford, Mike Krach, Gordon Staab, Tim Hatfield, Josh Weisber and Dr. Michael Keirns. Emcee Garth Jax and keynote speaker, Brad Lidge, 2008 World Series winning closer for the Philadelphia Phillies and alumni of Cherry Creek High School.

Coach Marc Johnson celebrates his 46th year at CCHS. Tickets: jackiemielnicki@comcast. net or 720-939-0567 orgaye@themartingroup.us or 303-475-3128.

WHAT’S NEW? Arts Scholarship

Due by Feb. 28. Greenwood Village Arts & Humanities Council is seeking applicants for two $3,000 college scholarships to be given to students pursing degrees in the arts. The schools of the scholarship winners will also receive a $500 award for their art programs. Student must be a graduating senior from an Arapahoe County high school or a graduating senior who is a resident of Greenwood Village. The student must be planning to enroll as a full-time student at a college or arts school majoring in either the performing, visual or literary arts. Submit applications through callforentry.org. A link can be found at greenwoodvillage.com/cultural arts. Info: 303-708-6110 or cstevens@ greenwoodvillage.com

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rado Women’s Hall of Fame.

Boettcher Foundation President Katie Kramer heads the organization founded by the historic Boettcher family, which donated their home to the state, becoming the Governor’s Mansion. The Boettcher Foundation is well known across Colorado for providing scholarships to top-graduating high school seniors.

We didn’t drink any vodka in the Ship’s Tavern of the Brown Palace but the Consul did have mashed potatoes, a Russian/Irish staple. I hope we weren’t under CIA surveillance and as a non-candidate I don’t have to undergo interrogation over dinner talk.

We favored the U.S. and Russia getting along for world peace. *** Jan. 10 was a rainy night for the RTD District E community open house at Whole Foods on Hampden Avenue. District E takes in portions of Aurora, Greenwood Village and Centennial.

I attended and was greeted

by Regional Transportation District communication officer Scott Reed and District E newly re-elected Director Claudia Folska. The rain dampened the numbers who heard about the ongoing success story of this billion-dollar entity. RTD is now in the early testing of the new G Line that will expand rail commuter rail service to Wheat Ridge and Arvada.

The big news of the evening for the south metro corridor was the election of former Cherry Hills Village Mayor

Doug Tisdale as RTD chairman. The second star of the evening was Folska, the first blind woman elected to public office in Colorado, who was named secretary of the board.

Congratulations to both of these talented leaders! *** Lastly, my Lebanese friend Ali Awada has opened his new Auto Finders car dealership on East Arapahoe Road, where he has all makes and models for sale. I first met Ali when the Lebanese foreign minister was in Denver this past fall. Ali was the owner of Saj restaurants, featuring Middle Eastern cuisine. He sold his restaurants and is now heading up this new dealership, furthering his success in America’s freeenterprise system. Read the car reviews in The Villager and Ali can find you various selections. He has them all in his attractive new facility. *** My last stop of the week was at the DTC Wine and Spirits owned by Kim Schottleutner, located next to King Soopers at Belleview Square shopping center. Kim has been operating his store for the past 10 years. He sold me some beer and wine for a spaghetti dinner event.

What a nice guy and smallbusiness owner. I will shop with him and you should as well. Support a locally-owned business man who lives in the area. Support your all your local small-business people!

Many people don’t know the Jake Jabs is a accomplished musician and once played with Marty Robbins. Photo by Bob Sweeney

Benefit Concert

John Denver Tribute The John Adams Band & the photography of John Fielder

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Feb 2018 7:30 pm

General Admission $37.25 ~ V.I.P $47.25 ~ Children $15 For more Information: Call Vince 773-266-1441

Generously sponsored by: "The concert proceeds benefit the Summit County based family respite program which provides stress-free, restorative and memory making time together for families who have a loved one with a life-threatening diagnosis such as cancer."

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FLEURISH

The panel: Ernie Bjorkman, Elizabeth Hamilton, Neil Westergaard, Denise Plante, Bradley Joseph and Anca Elena Call.

Arlene Johnson with Ernie and Sue Bjorkman.

Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

Media Matters seminar presented by Fashion Group International of Denver Photo by Tommy Collier Fur and YSL vintage jewelry from Dan Sharp

Seven panelists from print, radio, TV and public-relations firms assembled at the same table for presentations

followed by Q&A, and proved that media really matters.

The mini-workshop, held at South Metro Denver Chamber in Streets of Southglenn, included Ernie Bjorkman from Colorado’s own Channel 2; Elizabeth Hamilton, Colorado Expression; Neil Westergaard,

Denver Business Journal; Denise Plante, Channel 9’s Colorado & Company and KOSI radio; Bradley Joseph with Silver Spur Marketing and Anca Elena Call with AEC Consulting, along with myself, Scottie Iverson, who coordinated the FGI member and stylist Rachel Lefort and Bradley event.

Joseph.

Doug Andrews, Courtney Cowgill, Dr. James Stambaugh, Maeve McHugh, Liam McHugh, Bailey McHugh and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

Photo Courtesy of CIHADF

Colorado ‘I Have a Dream’ Foundation hosts Spirit of Lanterns Gala “I Have a Dream” Foundation’s largest fundraiser, Spirit of Lanterns Gala, was held at the Seawell Grand Ballroom.

The organization’s mission is to support low-income

Carole and Bob Slosky

Photo courtesy of Fine Arts Foundation

youth in achieving their true potential through mentoring, social/emotional support and academic achievement.

“The notion of the Spirit of the Lanterns is that one can spark another flame,” Den-

ver Mayor Michael Hancock said. “It speaks to the people throughout our communities who by sharing their wisdom, gifts, talents and time to positively influence others are making a significant impact

on our youth … that’s contributing to making Colorado great.”

Also on hand was Gov. John Hickenlooper.

The foundation is embedded in the Ruby Hill Elemen-

tary School, which is the local signature project of Rotary Club of Denver Southeast.

The club has a five-year commitment, contributing $100,000 per year in financial and hands-on components.

Fine Arts Foundation to honor Carole and Bob Slosky

Fine Arts Foundation President Caroline Simpson will present the Citizens of the Arts award to Carole and Bob Slosky on Feb. 1. The 2018 Jubilee will be chaired

by Elizabeth Collins and cochaired by Suzy Nelson, who announced the Sloskys as the 29th honored recipients.

“With the couple’s history of bringing people together to celebrate the arts at the DCPA, the Seawell Ballroom quickly became the obvious venue for their gala,” Elizabeth declared.

The couple are well known for their 30-plus years of tireless promotion, support and nurturing of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. As exemplary patrons, their service includes 30 years on the DCPA Board of Trustees and the 2014 establishment of the Robert and Carole Slosky Fund for Arts in Education.

In addition, they have earned their revered place in our theatrical community as founding members of the Colorado New Play Summit,

Encore Society and the Women’s Voices Fund. Robert has served on the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, the Colorado Council on the Arts and was chairman of the board for Cherry Creek Arts Festival.

The Citizens of the Arts award recognizes outstanding leadership within the arts.

The mission of the Fine Arts Foundation is to enrich life in Colorado by supporting the arts.

For more information: visit thefineartsfoundation.org.

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FLEURISH

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Jendrusch named development director of Kempe “We are delighted to have Denise (Jendrusch) on our team,” said John Faught, Kempe’s president and CEO. “We are confident that her wealth of experience and longevity in the Denver community will bring continued success to our organization.”

As development director, Jendrusch will be responsible for developing and executing Kempe’s annual fundraising plan. She will also secure sponsors for Kempe’s major events, and cultivate relationships with donors who wish to support the foundation’s mission. Jendrusch will also focus on building the Kempe Ambassadors program, a group of professionals who work in concert with the Kempe Foundation to provide awareness, education, advocacy and fundraising

support.

“I am eager to use my experience and expertise in new ways to make a difference in the community I live in,” said Jendrusch.

“I have worked with many nonprofits throughout my career and I have a strong passion for helping Kempe succeed.”

Prior to joining Kempe, Jendrusch was the advertising director for the Denver Business Journal for more than 20 years.

Lone Tree Recreation Center is offering new lunchtime preschool art classes.

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Lone Tree Rec Center debuts lunchtime preschool art classes

With the new rear comes three new lunchtime preschool art classes at Lone Tree Recreation Center. The offerings are designed to extend the day for children enrolled in the center’s Child Discovery Time preschool, however, the classes are open to all children, ages 3-6.

Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. Children enjoy a sack lunch, provided from home, then begin exploring with clay, paints and other art materials.

Enroll in one, two or all three days. Each class

meets once per week for four weeks.

Lunchtime Kids Clay Fun

The class helps children learn fundamental clay concepts while using their imagination.

Through Jan. 29; Feb. 5-26; Mondays, 12:15-1:45 p.m.

Lunchtime Little Artists

In this fun independent class, students will explore different materials, learn and demonstrate art techniques and build confidence.

They will learn fundamental art concepts and schoolreadiness skills while using

their imaginations.

Through Jan. 30; Feb. 6-27; Tuesdays, 12:15-1:45 p.m.

Lunchtime Painting for Preschoolers

Preschoolers learn a variety of painting techniques.

One canvas project will be completed each month.

Through Jan. 31; Feb. 7-28; Wednesdays, 12:15-1:45 p.m.

All materials are provided. Children should bring a sack lunch. Register by the month.

Youth resident $41/nonresident $48 (month)

Denver Foundation announces new trustees The Denver Foundation is honored to announce five new members of its Board of Trustees. These exemplary local leaders bring a broad range of skills and accomplishments in business, government, finance, law and the

nonprofit sector.

• Mowa Haile, founder and president, Blue Sky Companies • Afsoon Kelly, director of operations, Anschutz Investment Company • John Loewy, retired attorney, public-policy expert,

entrepreneur • Erika Martinez, director of communications for the Mayor’s Office of the National Western Center at the City and County of Denver • Randy Roberts, principal, Craft Companies

Civic Center Conservancy brings temporary art to Civic Center Park Denver-based artists Nick Geurts & Ryan Elmendorf install interactive piece with celebration

On Jan. 18, Civic Center Conservancy launched a temporary, interactive art installation in Civic Center Park, Tree of Transformation by Denver-based artists Nick Geurts and Ryan Elmendorf of Yetiweurks.

The installation will remain through April 15.

Tree of Transformation is the second in a series of 20-foot-tall interactive musical trees by Geurts and Elmendorf. Made of wood and steel, the installation takes the form of a twisting steel-pipe tree trunk

sprouting from a full-size upright piano and creates sound and light from user interaction on the piano.

The installation is the beginning of an ongoing effort by Civic Center Conservancy to deepen activation in the Park with art.

“The placement of art in the park provides the community with free access to art and recognizes the importance of culture in creating shared experiences and connections to place,” said Eric Lazzari, director of programming and events for the Civic Center Conservancy. “Tree of Transformation is one part of a strategy that includes more than 200 days of activities scheduled for Civic Center Park in 2018.

We hope it’s the first of many temporary art in-

stallations as part of our new Civic Center Art in the Park program.”

According to the artist statement from Geurts and Elmendorf, “The intent of the work is to encourage collaboration between strangers and inspire us to rediscover our sense of childlike wonder.” The artists describe the musical tree, “Tree of Transformation is a 20-foot-tall interactive musical instrument which couples an antique piano with a set of nine steelpans that were handcrafted in Trinidad and Tobago, where the instruments were invented. It plays like a normal piano, but when the keys are pressed mallets are actuated that strike the pans creating a surreal sound and experience.”

Tree of Transformation in Civic Center Park is supported by a P.S. You Are Here grant from Denver Arts & Venues, a grant from Xcel Energy and a charitable contribution from Slifer Smith & Frampton.

“We believe thriving arts and cultural activities are a key component to vibrant and strong com-

munities and are thrilled to provide Civic Center Conservancy with support through our arts and culture grant program,” said Kynnie Martin, senior foundation representative, Xcel Energy. “Tree of Transformation will invite people of all ages to linger in one of Denver’s most historic and important public spaces.”

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Sheriff’s deputy guilty of DUI while on the job Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeffery Vincent was found guilty last week of driving under the influence and prohibited use of a weapon.

Vincent, 45, will be sentenced on the misdemeanor counts Feb. 1.

The incident occurred Jan. 3, 2017 when a fellow deputy reported that he suspected Vincent was intoxicated on duty. Vincent’s assignment that day was to transport inmates from the jail to the courthouse.

A blood test administered about four hours later showed a blood-alcohol content of 0.081.

“No one starts drinking with the idea they are

going to strap on a gun … but that’s the problem with alcohol. It affects decision making,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Brian Sugioka told the jury during closing arguments. “The defendant must be held accountable for that. This is a peace officer accused of being drunk on duty, carrying a weapon while drunk on duty and transporting an inmate while drunk on duty.”

District Attorney George Brauchler followed the case closely.

“I want to praise the integrity that the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office showed in reporting and investigating their own,” Brauchler said. “This is what we expect from our law enforcement partners.”

The eyes have it - 2018 Continued from Page 5 laptop? Robots can build and manufacture, reducing the need for human labor. Japanese men are choosing robot companions over women, turning traditional relationships upside down. Can a robot sue for sexual harassment? What about the purpose of many relationships, procreation, creation of the next generation? Will baby farms be the solution?

Finally, the nightmare of the machines taking over.

Artificial intelligence growing smarter than humans, like something from The

Matrix. Or simply accidents, one line of code incorrect in a program with millions of lines of code, starting a war or creating a deadly epidemic.

Fun stuff to contemplate. I grew up without a cellphone or the internet. It’s hard to fathom how life has changed since television had half a dozen channels and music was played on a record player. Despite all of the political disagreements these days, it’s an exciting time to be alive, especially as we look to the future. Technology is growing even faster than President Trump’s tweets.

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BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST Even with this week’s snow, the good news is that the car gods have delivered a 2018 Toyota Tundra.

Usually the weather is cold, wintery and nasty during the annual National Western Stock Show. Not so this year. It was sunny and balmy last week, but I am still enjoying this great pickup truck.

Described as a Tundra 4x4 “1794” edition Crewmax, this is a fine piece of steel molded into a spectacular V8/381 horsepower masterpiece. I’m not in the market for a five-passenger crew dual-seat workhorse pickup, but if I were, this would be a prime purchase at the $50,130 suggested price.

Some additional options can push the price to $54, 692.

That includes an off-road package of skid plates and tow hooks—a complete rugged package for mountain travel and ranch use.

First impressions are important, and this truck with final assembly in San Antonio, Texas (could this giant be made anywhere else?), is

the roar of the engine and the elegant stitched leathertrimmed seats.

Long in length, with the extended five-passenger cab and 4x4 bed, this is a tall Texas vehicle—no tiny parking stall for this rugged truck. It is low enough to enter an indoor parking garage, thank God! Driving this truck is like being a Dallas Cowboys’ running back—powerful, nimble, versatile and a real muscle machine. At the stoplights, the car next door lets this truck go first into the single-traffic lane ahead.

The engine roars as the sixspeed sequential transmission flows with the powerful engine. This truck is thirsty and these horses like to drink gasoline by the gallon, with an average of 14 mpg, 18 on the highways. You want power prestige, riding high in the saddle, you pay for the gas and enjoy the rip-roaring ride.

This truck drives so nice with a 12-way power driver’s bucket-seating, listening to a 12-speaker sound system.

The wind and rain doesn’t matter as this truck just glides down the highway,

the sound from the two-rear tailpipes purring in the wind.

The exterior paint is described as “Vintage Brown” with a “1794” metallic emblem by the doors. Not sure what that date signified in history, so I Googled the date and found some interesting material.

The Toyota Tundra truck plant site sits on land that Toyota purchased from the oldest working cattle ranch in Texas. 1794 refers to the year that this ranch was established by Spanish colonist Juan Ignacio de Casanova. This ranch is the oldest Toyota truck plant operating in the United States.

A legacy truck with a moon roof, led lights, heated and cooled seats and the 12-speaker radio is easy to operate manually, or from the steering-wheel controls.

This truck is made to work, haul a boat or trailer, and with all of the equipment and extra features is reasonably priced. Go buy a boat and then buy this Toyota truck.

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The Art of Renovation

DAM’s North Building breaks ground The new year begins with renewal and new vision for the Denver Art Museum.

The North Building’s Jan. 10 ceremonial groundbreaking welcomed the construction of Italian architect Gio Ponti’s only work in the United States. The North Building will be renamed for Lanny and Sharon Martin and the new Welcome Center will bear the names of John and Anna Sie. Photos by Stefan Krusze

PERSPECTIVE Board Chairman Lanny Martin gets a hand from Georgia Fulton and her mother Andrea Fulton, deputy director and chief marketing officer, with Museum Director Christoph Heinrich.

Plenty of coffee was to be had in special mugs.

Major donors for Vision 2021: Board Chairman Lanny Martin, Sharon Martin and Anna and John Sie. Denver Art Museum’s Violet Manzell and Chief Development Officer Arpie Chucovich Music from Alpine Brass hold a scale model of the project.

World-renown architect Curtis Fentress, Global Down Syndrome Foundation CEO Michelle Sie Whitten, and world-renown architect Jorge Silvetti

John Emhoolah of Kiowa/Arapaho nation gives the blessing in Ponti Hall with Frederick and Jan Mayer, Director Christoph Heinrich, architect Jorge Silvetti, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Sharon Martin and Board Director Lanny Martin.

A scale model of the Denver Art Museum made from balsa wood.

Denver Art Museum Board Chairman Lanny Martin with Sharon Martin and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

Hard work is still the best power tool

BY STEFAN KRUSZE Before it was a thing of “going to work with one’s parents day,” more than 45 years ago my parents brought me into their respective places of employment.

Whether it was the greenhouse and flower shop in Cherry Creek North, where my mother first worked, her first job in Colorado, or the Union Pacific workshop at Denver’s Union Station, where my father worked.

That was where as a kid had the chance to play on real trains, actually climbing on a diesel locomotive engine. My dad’s colleagues thought it was neat that a kid was interested in trains and they really had no problem having a curious child running around, where in today’s overly sensitive safety age OSHA would be having conniptions.

In 1971, my father was working as a carpenter in the Denver Art Museum in what is the soon-to-bereinvigorated North Building. I had the chance as a curious child to run around the building before it was even finished. Again, in today’s safety-sensitive age, OSHA would not hear of such things.

As can be seen in the accompanying photograph of my father and colleague Peter Bogdanowicz, the carpenters in those days did not wear hardhats, safety glasses or safety-harness gear. Cordless power tools were not even invented, and what was available required extension cords and power boxes.

By today’s construction standards, the hammers, T-squares, levels, cross-cut and rip-cut handsaws and nonpowered miter boxes would be considered ancient and perhaps obsolete. Still, the work was completed with a near one-sixty-fourth-of-an-inch accuracy with little use of plaster and spackle to cover up gaps and unaligned joints, which can be seen in today’s work using aluminum studs with chip and particleboard.

My father’s carpentry and construction skills, along with those now-obsolete and perhaps unsafe hand tools, were integral in my experience in learning how certain things were done and getting the chance to go into places before others did and see what things looked like when they were still works in progress.

My parents attempted to show and teach me about hard work, and, yes, my father’s tools and building knowledge helped generate tuition funds for my education. My parents, like many other immigrant parents, realized that an education was an opportunity to not only advance, but to have a chance to have a better view of things that required less back-breaking physical labor.

Still, today it is that hard work that allows—or even forces—people to dream, whether at a construction site, or in an office, laboratory, classroom or art museum.

Stefan Krusze is a photographer for The Villager.

Master carpenters Peter Bogdanowicz and Walter Kruszelnyckyj in the Denver Art Museum North Building.

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LEGALS

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE 2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (CDBG & HOME PROGRAMS) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Arapahoe County, Housing and Community Development Services staff will host one study session, two public meetings and one public hearing, as well as provide a thirty day public comment period to obtain citizen input and comments regarding the County’s 2018 Annual Action Plan, which describes how the County and the City of Centennial plan to award 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds.

The study session will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, in the West Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120.

The first public meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120.

The second public meeting will be held on Thursday February 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Aspen Room of the Centennial Civic Center Building, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112.

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., or shortly thereafter, in the West Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120.

In addition to attending the aforementioned public meetings, interested parties are also encouraged to review the 2018 Annual Action Plan Draft and submit comments during the 30 day public comment period, beginning February 12, 2018 and ending March 16, 2018.

The 2018 Annual Action Plan will be available for review online, starting Monday, February 12, 2018 at http://arapahoegov.com/index. aspx?NID=334. The plan will also be available by request made to Jeremy Fink at jfink@arapahoegov. com or (303) 738-8062 or by TDD (303) 738-8033, or at Arapahoe County Housing and Community Development Services located at 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120.

The County will consider any comments (written or verbal) received during the public comment period when preparing and submitting the 2018 Annual Action Plan. As such, a summary of the comments will be incorporated into the final document.

The County encourages citizen participation, emphasizing demographic diversity and the involvement of low-to-moderate income residents, particularly residents and interested parties located in areas served by CDBG and HOME projects.

If you need special accommodations or translation services to attend a public meeting or submit comments, or if you would like to request related documents in a language other than English, please contact Jeremy Fink (contact information is listed above) at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting to ensure we can accommodate your request.

Published in The Villager Published: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7957 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Use by Special Review for Hunter Solar Power Plant Case No. U17-005 PROPOSAL: The applicant, Hunter Solar LLC, and property

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owners, Larry and Helen Toft, MBM Properties, John Henry Hyatt, and John, Brent and Kent Beichle, are requesting approval of a Use by Special Review for a Solar Power Plant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 6, 2018, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 A.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described application for a Use by Special Review, Case No. U17-005.

The applicant has applied for a Use by Special Review, known as Hunter Solar. This project will consist of a 75 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant. The electricity from this project will go into an IREA distribution power line. This project is located on approximately 750 acres near the intersection of E. Quincy Avenue and North County Road 129 (North Brick Center Road) in unincorporated Arapahoe County.

More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 or by calling 720-874-6650 during regular business hours, M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7961 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Quebec Way Trailhead Project No. C14-021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Goodland Construction, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County. The work performed within unincorporated Arapahoe County under this contract generally consists of an approximately 7,000 square foot permeable interlocking paver parking lot with port-o-let, fencing, solar lighting, bike racks, connections to the Denver High Line Canal Trail via approximately 4,000 square feet of new trail, and 8-ft sidewalk as well as curb and gutter along the project’s frontage of South Quebec Way. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by Goodland Construction, Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within unincorporated Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by Goodland Construction, Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including February 24, 2018.

This Notice is published in accordance with §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment to Goodland Construction, Inc. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Legal # 7967 ____________________________

COURTS PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME COUNTY COURT

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Case No. 17CV343 PUBLIC NOTICE is given on December 13, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Steven Samuel Groobert be changed to Samantha Myra Groobert.

Clerk of Court By: /s/ ___________ Deputy Clerk [SEAL] Published in The Villager First Publication: January 4, 2017 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7935 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 ________ Plaintiff: HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: FREDDIE POLK; SUSAN RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. _______ Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 ______________________ Case Number: 17CV032504 Div.: Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: FREDDIE POLK You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of 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 within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons 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 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Dated: December 22, 2017 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By:*s/Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 103, BUILDING NO. 10702, HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO., AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED JUNE 26, 1980 AT RECEPTION NO. 1976776, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 26, 1980 IN BOOK 3236 AT PAGE 64, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 10702 E. Exposition Avenue, #103, Aurora, CO 80012.

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Published in The Villager First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7942 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF:

JABRIL MARAJAN Child, and concerning LINA MARAJAN, ELIJAH LAST NAME UNKNOWN and JOHN DOE Respondents.

Pax Moultrie, Esq., Registration No. 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1895 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: l 7JV465 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding ELUAH LAST NAME UNKNOWN AND JOHN DOE is set for February 2, 2018, at the hour of 2:00 p.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Pax Moultrie, Reg. # 7945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Published in The Villager Published: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7965 ____________________________ COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 17JV139 Division 35 Courtroom 35 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: Rosibele Abarca Morales For Minor Child OSCAR DANIEL ABARCA MARAVILLE For a Change of Name to: CARLOS DANIEL ABARCA MARAVILLA PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on November 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of OSCAR DANIEL MARAVILLA be changed to CARLOS DANIEL MARAVILLA Shane Kloek Clerk of Court Colleen Anderson Deputy Clerk Published in The Villager First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7971 ____________________________

CENTENNIAL NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTH QUEBEC STREET AND SOUTH SYRACUSE WAY (7777 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE) FROM BUSINESS PARK TO ACTIVITY CENTER UNDER THE 2011 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7970 ___________________________

Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/ or after the 19th day of January 2018 final settlement with Dittus Construction Inc., will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the Public Works Metal Building Installation, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, January 19th, 2018, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7953 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

of Qualifications to retain a qualified Contractor to provide preconstruction and construction services for new construction of an Aviation Community and Administrative Facility. The building will functionally replace the existing administrative building currently co-located with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower at the Centennial Airport at 7800 South Peoria Street in Englewood, CO 80122.

To obtain a complete copy of the Request for Statement of Qualifications, please e-mail Cameron Hallock at challock@centennialairport.com.

The Contractor must supply all information required by the Request for Statements of Qualifications.

The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Contractor deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport.

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted to Cameron Hallock, Senior Planner, Centennial Airport, 7800 S. Peoria St. Box G1, Englewood, CO 80112 no later than 2:00 p.m. MST, January 29, 2018. DBE firms are encouraged to apply.

Published in The Villager First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7958 ____________________________ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, owner and operator of Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Experience from qualified airport planning consultants for the preparation of an Airport Master Plan Update.

To obtain a complete copy of the Request for Statement of Qualifications and Experience please contact Cameron Hallock at challock@ centennialairport.com.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Cherry Hills Village City Council at the Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. regarding a request by Kent Denver School, 4000 E Quincy Avenue, for the approval of an Expaned Use Permit purusant to article xx of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to construct an approximately 26,000 square foot new upper school building.

The Consultant must supply all information required by the Request for Statements of Qualifications and Experience. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Consultant deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport.

The application is available for review at the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or you may call 303-783-2721 for more information.

Statements of Qualifications and Experience must be submitted to Cameron Hallock, Senior Planner, Centennial Airport, 7800 S. Peoria St. Unit G1, Englewood, CO 80112 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST, February 14, 2018. DBE firms are encouraged to apply.

Protests or comments may be submitted in writing to the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 or rgranrath@cherryhillsvillage.com on or before the date of the public hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing.

Published in The Villager First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Legal # 7968 ____________________________

Published in The Villager Published: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7966 ____________________________

GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive statement of qualifications for the Maintenance Facility Phase 2 Construction Manager/General Contractor at the City Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:00 p.m. on January 25, 2018.

The request for qualifications for the Maintenance Facility Phase 2 Construction Manager/General Contractor is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

No submittal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Any submittal received as a result of this request is prepared at the contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Jeremy Hanak, Engineering & Operations Administrator (303) 708-6175. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: January 11, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7960 ____________________________

MISCELLANOUS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, owner and operator of Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, is soliciting Statements

SPECIAL DISTRICTS FINAL SETTLEMENT Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District After Thirty (30) days from January 18, 2018 the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District, Owner, will pay to Insituform Technologies, LLC, Contractor, the full balance due on the Project, “Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District - Construction of 2017 Sanitary Sewer Main Cured In Place Lining”, Specifications No. B7-1501.

All persons having claims for labor, rentals, materials and services, shall present the same to the Owner in writing and verified prior to date specified above, or the Owner shall be free of all liabilities for attempting to obtain payment to such persons by the Contractor.

All Notices of Claim shall be sent, First Class mail, to the following address: Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District c/o ENS Consulting, LLC 1200 S. Wadsworth Blvd., #100 Lakewood, Colorado 80232 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Legal # 7969

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anne Elizabeth Tooley, Deceased Case Number 2017PR31049 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the undersigned or the Probate Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before May 4, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Law Office of Lyndsey Richard Lyndsey Richard, Esq., #39154 Attorneys for Personal Representative 545 South Race Street Denver, Colorado 80209 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Legal # 7944 ____________________________

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‘Ladies of Bateleur’ go Hollywood Neighborhood ‘calendar girls’ stars of 2018

What do 12 movie-loving neighborhood women do over the winter holidays when their annual door-to-door Christmas caroling tradition is starting to get as auld as the lang syne?

Think about it. It’s the end of the year. These are 12 women. They’re all film lovers.

These neighbors will, of course, produce a 2018 calendar showcasing each woman striking a pose from one of their favorite Hollywood movies.

“We realized that at our age in December at night, we are not going to cover 135 houses [caroling]. I thought we could do something really fun that we could enjoy all year long,”

said Rosalie Nemeth, of the Bateleur neighborhood in Greenwood Village’s Preserve.

Enter “Ladies of Bateleur 2018,” featuring recreations of everyone from Mary Poppins

to Marilyn Monroe in Some Like it Hot. “That’s her personality— and she has plenty to show,” Nemeth said of Kathryn Meldrum, who “plays” Monroe for November.

Nemeth, whose still-thriving Hungarian accent recalls Eastern European intrigue, “plays” January’s Lara from the classic epic Dr. Zhivago, though here the Rocky Mountains double for the snowy peaks of Russia (just as Spain doubled for Russia in the movie).

“The idea was

just to get together and have fun and have this community spirit at this time of the year and just engaging in a creative process during the holidays,” Nemeth said.

Although the films, handpicked by the models, are mostly classics [The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, Casablanca], Gail Scott’s August turn as Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy in 1978’s Grease is the calendar’s most

BY DAMIAN HOLBROOK

Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Archie (K.J. Apa) from Riverdale

Cheers to the Christmas Story Live! ladies.

Sure, it’s about a kid who wants a Red Ryder BB gun, but it was Saturday Night Live vets Maya Rudolph and Ana Gasteyer and Broadway-trained Jane Krakowski who fired up Fox’s sadly low-rated musical.

Cheers to The Toys that Made Us for making the docu-series fun again.

After so many small-town murderers, secret-keeping church scandals and other darkly grim topics, Netflix’s bouncy, insightful look at the histories of He-Man, Barbie and GI Joe is a plastic-wrapped blast of childhood nostalgia.

recent submission.

“All my favorites were gone. I didn’t step up to the plate soon enough,” Scott said of her less-than-favorite choice in movie musicals.

Bateleur resident Dianne Newberry, a professional photographer, took the costumed photos against a blank background and superimposed the movie backdrops later. She doubled as a model for June’s Scarlett O’Hara from Gone with the Wind.

Although the “Ladies of Bateleur” toyed with the idea of turning the project into a charity fundraiser of some kind, the per-calendar production costs have limited it to more of an in-house novelty for the neighborhood. Still, a limited number are available to the public for $19.

To receive a calendar, email Nemeth at toportyu@aol.com.

Jeers to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for hiding poor Grammer. Original cast member Camille Grammer returned for the season opener’s Vegas trip, only to be overshadowed by newbie Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave’s blathering about her famous father. Ain’t that America, though?

Jeers to Riverdale for that shady reveal. After months of sleuthing, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Archie (K.J. Apa) (pictured) realized the town’s masked killer was—gasp!—the now-deceased school janitor? You’d have to be high on “Jingle Jangle” to believe that’s not a red herring.

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Four unforgettable protest songs

BY LUCIE M. WINBORNE ReMIND MAGAZINE What makes a great protest song? Passion, certainly. Story. Tension. And timeliness—but not necessarily just for a time.

The four songs below combine all those elements with feeling pumped straight from the singers’ souls to their vocal cords.

And while things may have changed, it’s certain they’d all agree that there is still much to be done, which is why these tunes have stood the test of time.

Billie Holiday

“Strange Fruit” Billie Holiday (1939)

They’re all married./Where are the men? They’re all in the army.”), paired with two from Pete Seeger (“long time passing” and “When will we ever learn”), gave us this poignant classic in 1955. Five years later, an Oberlin College student added two verses about graveyards gone to flowers to create the version we know today.

“Where Have All the Flowers Gone” Pete Seeger (1955)

“A Change Is Gonna Come” Sam Cooke (1964)

Three lines from a song in a novel, sung

by Cossack soldiers riding off to join the czar’s army (“Where are the flowers? The girls plucked them/Where are the girls?

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club owner who gave it to Billie Holiday. Part of the song’s power derives from the contrast between the gentle beauty of the South

A photo of a lynching disturbed Abel Meeropol so deeply that he wrote a poem, set it to music and played it for a New York

and the horror of racist violence: “Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh and the sudden smell of burning flesh.” In 1999, Time magazine named it the song of the century.

In 1963, Cooke and his band were turned away from a Holiday Inn and in the ensuing confrontation arrested for disturbing the peace. A month or so later, Cooke was penning “Then I go to my brother and I say, ‘Brother, help me please.’ But he winds up knockin’ me back down on

my knees.” Author David Cantwell noted in The New Yorker that Cooke “moves from bigotry and bloodshed to hope and beauty in barely three minutes.”

“Ohio” Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (1970)

Weeks after Kent State University student John Filo’s iconic photo of a girl shrieking at the side of a young man killed by National Guardsmen in an antiwar protest hit Newsweek magazine, David Crosby handed Neil Young a copy.

“I had heard it on the news, what had happened, but Crosby always had a way of bringing stuff into focus,” Young said. He disappeared into the woods with his guitar and returned a few hours later with “Ohio.”

Stop the presses! ‘The Post’ makes headlines

BY PAUL HALL News. It drives the country—hard-hitting reports, puff pieces, and even the newly-crafted “fake news.”

It graces newspapers, magazines, television, radio and online media outlets. The press was put in place to serve the people. Do they always make everyone happy?

No, but is their job to make us happy? In the new film The Post from director Steven Spielberg, we see how the Washington, D.C., newspaper fought to keep their freedoms alive and brought the Pentagon Papers to light.

Back in 1971, The Washington Post was thought of as a nice little paper, but surely not as mammoth as the “paper of record.” That title belonged to the fabled New York Times. But as The Post’s new publisher, Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep), works with her board to turn the paper into a publicly-traded company, she hopes her publication can become relevant in its own city.

Meanwhile, editor Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks), a vet-

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Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep channel Ben Bradlee and Katharine Graham eran of the industry, has a sense that something is up at The Times. One of The Times’s top reporters is a bit too quiet. But Bradlee has no idea what is coming down the pike—the documents we now call the Pentagon Papers.

Vietnam has always been a touchy subject. Even to this day, there are individuals with extremely uncompromising and steadfast views on the war. So, in the film, when The New York Times gets a tip on the documents that hold proof of a government cover-

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up about Vietnam, they go to work.

When their shocking piece is published, the U.S. Supreme Court gets involved and The Times is gagged. Will The Post step into the void left by The Times? And will they even get their hands on the documents necessary to fire up the press? Leaders like Graham and Bradlee will need to take enormous risks and stand on principles if they are going to maintain the valuable freedoms afforded them. But will they?

Spielberg spins a tense and momentum-filled film that builds to a thought-provoking conclusion. This story has been talked about before, but not from the viewpoint of the people who ran The Post. And I found my eyes glued to the screen.

This film, founded in yesteryear, could be ripped from the headlines today. The resolution, regardless of the winners or losers, needed to be just and right to set a precedent for the future.

In true Spielberg fashion, he enlists two of the best actors in Hollywood to lead the story. The incomparable Streep believably shows the weight of the entire industry that was planted on Graham’s shoulders. Streep’s Graham exhibits struggle and strength as the chaotic events unfold around her. And that’s without even seeming to realize the challenge of representing her entire gender as the first woman publisher of a major American newspaper.

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This week’s TV best bets THURSDAY, JAN. 18

Grey’s Anatomy: “Four Seasons in One Day”

ABC Jo (Camilla Luddington) finally faces her estranged, abusive husband Paul Stadler (Matthew Morrison) while Grey Sloan continues to work with the FBI after a hacker has compromised the hospital’s computer system.

Supernatural: “Wayward Sisters”

The CW When Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) go missing, Jody Mills (guest star Kim Rhodes) calls the rebellious rogue hunter Claire Novak (guest star Kathryn Newton) and tells her it’s time to come home— they need to find the Winchesters.

Beyond Freeform

The supernatural drama returns with back-to-back episodes. At the end of Season 1, Holden (Burkely Duffield) seemingly completed his mission within the Realm, allowing him and Willa (Dilan Gwyn) to return to their lives in our world. But is a “normal” life what he truly wants?

Mullally) attend Will’s ex-boyfriend Vince’s (guest star Bobby Cannavale) wedding. While Grace tries to keep Will from making a scene, Jack learns that his wedding hookup has many strings attached.

Lip Sync Battle Live: A Michael Jackson Tribute

Paramount Network Season Premiere Spike relaunches as Paramount Network tonight and the party gets started with a special live hour-long episode of Lip Sync Battle.

How to Get Away With Murder

ABC Did Laurel’s baby survive? Did Annalise overcome the trauma of the infant’s elevator birth? Find out tonight when Murder returns for the back half of Season 4.

Black Card Revoked

BET New Series Based on the party game of the same name, this nostalgia-filled show tests players’ knowledge of the nuances of the AfricanAmerican perspective—from pop-culture

Superstore: “High Volume Store”

milestones and entertainment moments to historical facts and politics. Actor and comedian Tony Rock hosts the 12-episode series.

Portlandia

IFC Season Premiere IFC’s flagship comedy Portlandia, starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein as a variety of idiosyncratic Oregonians, debuts its eighth and final season tonight.

Chicago Fire: “Foul Is Fair”

NBC After learning unsettling news, Dawson (Monica Raymund) enlists Severide (Taylor Kinney) to help her out. Elsewhere, Casey (Jesse Spencer) and Dawson struggle with communication issues while Brett (Kara Killmer) and Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) compete to win the heart of Zach (guest star Daniel di Tomasso), a hazmat officer.

Damnation

USA Network Season Finale!

The epic saga set in the 1930s American heartland wraps up its first season tonight.

FRIDAY, JAN. 19

Grace and Frankie

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D: “The Last Day”

Netflix Season Premiere Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are back in their Emmy-nominated title roles for Season 4 of this comedy.

ABC Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the team discover that the most unexpected person from S.H.I.E.L.D.’s past may hold the key to stopping Earth’s destruction.

MacGyver: “Mardi Gras Beads + Chair”

Taken: “Quarry”

CBS Mac (Lucas Till) and the team are in New Orleans to track down a con artist (guest star Amy Smart) who’s posing as the wife of one of Jack’s (George Eads) old CIA aliases. Garrett Morris also guest stars in the new episode “Mardi Gras Beads + Chair.”

NBA Basketball

ESPN ESPN’s Friday night NBA doubleheader has the Washington Wizards in Detroit to play the Pistons, followed by the N.Y. Knicks in Salt Lake City for a date with the Utah Jazz.

Blindspot: “Balance of Might”

NBC The team races to thwart a deadly terrorist plot with the help of Reade’s (Rob Brown) journalist girlfriend (guest star Reshma Shetty).

NBC When a plane crashes while carrying Mills (Clive Standen) and a key witness in a murder investigation (guest star Alexander Draper), a wounded Mills must call upon the survival skills his father taught him to overcome the elements, find a way out of the woods and protect the witness from a lethal team of mercenaries on their tail.

American Masters: “Lorraine Hansberry”

PBS Season Premiere Explore the life and work of the A Raisin in the Sun playwright and activist who played a significant role in the civil-rights movement.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson narrates. Anika Noni Rose provides the voice of Lorraine Hansberry.

SUPPLEMENTS

NBC When corporate announces that the store is getting an upgrade, Amy (America Ferrera), Jonah (Ben Feldman) and Dina (Lauren Ash) set out to discover the pros and cons. Meanwhile, Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom) accidentally volunteers to be Glenn’s (Mark McKinney) surrogate and tries to get out of it.

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CBS When Sheldon (Iain Armitage) asks for a computer, he unwittingly sparks a huge argument between Mary (Zoe Perry) and George Sr. (Lance Barber) over the family’s finances. Annie Potts also stars in the new episode “A Computer, a Plastic Pony and a Case of Beer.”

The Good Place: “Rhonda, Diana, Jake and Trent”

NBC Eleanor (Kristen Bell), Chidi (William Jackson Harper), Tahani (Jameela Jamil), Janet (D’Arcy Carden) and Jason (Manny Jacinto) head to a destination that may have lasting implications.

ABC The fallout from Rowan’s (Joe Morton) desperate act affects all of Quinn’s (Katie Lowes) loved ones, including a guilt-ridden Olivia (Kerry Washington).

Mom: “Sex Fog and a Mildto-Moderate Panic Attack”

CBS Bonnie (Allison Janney) and Adam (William Fichtner) attend a traditional wedding and discover they’re not on the same page about their own wedding in the new episode “Sex Fog and a Mild-to-Moderate Panic Attack.”

Arrow: “Divided”

The CW Despite losing half his team, Oliver (Stephen Amell) remains confident that he, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Diggle (David Ramsey) can stop Cayden James (guest star Michael Emerson) and Black Siren (Katie Cassidy).

But when he discovers one of Cayden’s secrets, he decides to team up with an unlikely ally.

Will & Grace: “The Wedding”

NBC Will (Eric McCormack), Grace (Debra Messing), Jack (Sean Hayes) and Karen (Megan

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Crazy fast fiber Internet is coming to Centennial.

Construction has started!

A great town deserves great Internet. stream videos without buffering

That’s why we’re building a fiber network here in Centennial.

We’re talking the fastest Internet available with symmetrical gigabit speeds, 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload.

video conference without delay surf the web with no load time get unlimited monthly data usage

Fiber has huge benefits for businesses, schools, professionals who work from home and busy families.

Centennial, CO Fiber Network Phase 1 - Willow Creek 1 and 2 Phase 2 and beyond (to be announced)

E Arapahoe Rd.

Construction has started in Willow Creek 1 and 2

S Quebec St.

This is just the beginning of our network build here in Centennial and our goal is to wire the entire city with blazing-fast, economy-driving, job-creating fiber.

S Yosemite St.

We’ll be announcing future neighborhoods and the Centennial, next phases ofCO our build in early 2018.

E Dry Creek Rd.

Fiber Network

Willow Creek 1

Phase 1 - Willow Creek 1 and 2 Phase 2 and beyond (to be announced)

E County Line Rd.

Willow Creek 2

E Arapahoe Rd. S Quebec St.

S Yosemite St.

Where to next? You decide.

You can still influence where we build next by pre-ordering Ting. A pre-order costs $9 and works like a voteE Dry for Creek your neighborhood.

When you pre-order Rd. Ting your installation is on us (a $200 value!) and you’re also one of the first Willow Creek 1 to get connected to the network when we finish the build on your street.

You’ll also be the first to receive updates about the Centennial network.

E County Line Rd.

Willow Creek 2

Pre-order at ting.com/centennial