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Centennial candidate forum keeps it cordial

Many observers of the Centennial mayoral race between District 4 Councilmembers Stephanie Piko and C.J. Whelan say the candidates are similar in style and substance.

The two squared-off politely Sept. 25 for Centennial Council of Neighborhoods.

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Mayoral and council hopefuls speak to CenCON

Two sitting members of the Centennial City Council who hope to become the next mayor, two council incumbents up for re-election, and seven

newcomers to municipal politics made their cases last week for the Centennial Council of Neighborhoods.

The largely friendly 90-minute forum on Sept. 25, held in anticipation of next month’s election, saw the current and potential city leaders discuss such subjects as taxes, economic development and transportation with little disagree-

ment, leaving voters to decide whose temperament and grasp of the issues would be best suited to lead Centennial.

Mayor

The two candidates for the city’s top elected position are both sitting councilmembers.

They not only represent Centennial’s far-eastern District 4, but many in the community

say the two are similar in both style and substance.

Both Stephanie Piko and C.J. Whelan touted credentials as fiscal conservatives who would hit the ground running, with emphases on “smart” transportation and infrastructure.

“I think I have the experience, the knowledge and the vision,” said Whelan, a tele-

communications business owner with degrees in finance and engineering and a onetime president of Cunningham Fire Protection District.

The candidate said because the 16-year-old debt-free city had survived the recession and made its mark in such areas as public safety, technological Continued on page 2

Landmark Village continuance highlights differences on density and traffic City Council kicks the ‘development’ can In an Oct. 2 session that ended after 11 p.m., Greenwood Village City Council moved to continue its deliberation on the proposed Century Communities project, Landmark Village, to Oct. 16.

The decision was due to the late-

ness of the hour and the complexity of the four-part decision, which includes whether to approve the preliminary plat, a special-use permit and site-development plan, and a subdivision improvement agreement with Century Land Holdings. In the absence of a subarea plan, the council’s decision would be based on its interpretation of the city’s Master Development Plan and the Comprehensive Plan.

If approved, the proposed 13.1-acre site located at 5555 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., east of Quebec Street and south of Berry Avenue and zoned “town center,” would add 37 single-family detached homes and 152 single-family (townhomestyle) attached homes. All would be high-end for-sale residences selling from $800,000 to $1.2 million.

The proposed 14.4-units-per-acre project would cover 23 percent of the site in buildings and include a 1.07-acre central park. The proposal devotes 29 percent to parking and 48 percent to open space, both exceeding city minimums.

The location has been a community lightening rod. In 2007, the council approved the European Village, a lowerrise residential element of the Landmark plan, but economic conditions sidelined that project. The lot has been vacant since the original office structures were demolished in 2008.

In 2012, a special-use permit process

was approved, allowing for residential use. The recent Orchard Station Subarea plan for the area, which would have included mixed-use space and high-rises, went down to overwhelming voter defeat in June.

Public comments during this week’s hearing indicated continued divisiveness, although it became clear that residents did not necessarily agree on how to interpret the voters’ decision this summer. Some seem to think it was a vote against density, others said traffic, and others thought it was simply a vote against the subarea plan. More than a few thought it was a vote against allowing any further residential to be built.

“They are requesting increasing the number of residences in the city by 3 percent, and this is not satisfying. This has ripped the city apart,” resident Randy Davis told the council.

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Sutherland: ‘we can continue on the upward trend or we can start to languish’ Continued from Page 1 innovation and public works, it may be time for Centennial to spread its wings into such areas as beautification, or perhaps the establishment of a community-driven senior center.

“Those take a lot of money,” he said. “But I think we’re at a point where those are some of the things we need to start to consider.”

When asked how the city might spend some of those resources to encourage young entrepreneurialism in the city, Whelan was quick to point to the nearby Centennial Airport as a potential hub to land good ideas, especially in related areas of aeronautics.

“That’s the sort of thing where I think the city could help play a part,” he said. “…

You’ve got to know where your assets are in your area and leverage them and get people excited about starting businesses.”

Piko, who prior to her council stint served on the Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission and was active in Cherry Creek Schools, said her top priority is increased “connectivity” of the city’s traffic systems, particularly in light of projections for population growth.

“It’s important that we have a City Council that’s committed to actually spending the extra money citizens have paid into for their taxes to go out and get these projects done. … We have to make sure that we’ve done our job to make sure our infrastructure is up to par and can handle the people that are coming,” Piko said.

Part of the related city planning will involve housing options as Centennial’s seniors

attempt to age in place and the millennials that will soon constitute half the nation’s workforce try to find affordable and lifestyle-conscious places to call home.

“We need to challenge our developers to come up with inventive solutions,” Piko said. “… When we say mixed use, don’t think of mixed use as just business and residential.

Think of it as mixed use with open space. … We can have community gardens. We can have shared space.”

Piko said the award-winning and decidedly 21st century city would be well placed to “embrace” such opportunities in an “exciting manner.”

District 2

Incumbent Doris Truhlar may have her work cut out for her in the crowded race to hold onto her seat in central Centennial’s District 2, where three new hopefuls are seeking to unseat the first-term attorney and former journalist.

“I served the city very well for the last four years. I’ve been an extremely diligent City Council member,” she said after 90 minutes of the trio jockeying for her job.

The incumbent represents Centennial at the Denver Regional Council of Governments, where she serves on the Budget and Finance Committee. She previously served on Gov. Bill Owens’s transition team and his Civil Justice Taskforce.

Like most of the panel, Truhlar emphasized transportation, including improvement of traffic lights and the sidewalks that sometimes— but not always—accompany the city streets. She noted that many of Centennial’s walkways are too narrow and fail

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to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The advocate for a businessfriendly city said she would not favor raising taxes.

“I don’t think we need it.

I think the city is operating very effectively with what we have coming in now,” she said.

That was a point on which the entire panel agreed, though each of Truhlar’s opponents had arguments as to why they should get the incumbent’s job.

Tamara Maurer, a 34-year resident who has served on volunteer committees for both Centennial and South Suburban Parks and Recreation, noted her professional background in engineering for the Colorado Department of Transportation as an asset while the city continues to address its own multi-modal system.

“When you look at Arapahoe Road, there are five different agencies to run the road,” she said. “… I would look at turning toward more collaboration between the agencies. … With my knowledge and experience, I feel that’s going to be able to address one of the toughest issues that Centennial faces today.”

Likewise, accountant Nancy Nickless, who has lived in present-day Centennial since 1998, said her professional experience and “love of budgets and numbers” would be worth a vote for her proposed term in office. The numbers cruncher for the Anschutz Medical Campus, who is finishing her master’s in public administration, said her top issue would be smart development.

“We have a lot of land and we need to make sure that we make wise choices whether

we’re building residential or commercial, and that sort of filters into the infrastructure of the road systems,” she said.

Like his competition, Bennett Rutledge has experience in technical positions for large governmental organizations, as a retired self-described “IT geek” for the Federal Highway Administration.

Saying city voters had tired of “intrusive government,” Rutledge largely positioned himself as the district’s contrarian.

“Rather than have the right answer, I will be focusing on questions that will help evoke many answers [and] … undoing the things that previous City Councils have piled on. … [Residents] value not only monetary values, but wisdom, love and beauty that does not always conform to the issues of the Centennial City Council.”

District 4

The open District 4 seat representing far-east Centennial attracted three new candidates.

Marlo Alston, a 13-year resident, has served on Centennial’s Open Space Advisory Board and worked on issues before the state legislature, having even briefly launched a candidacy for statehouse a few years ago.

“I am that very aggressive and assertive person that will fight for you,” she said, noting particular emphasis on public safety, seniors’ issues and “job equality.”

“I have integrity, and when I put my mind to it I work well with everyone and I get the job done,” Alston said in closing.

Charlette Fleming, a volunteer chaplain at Sky Ridge Medical Center, a finance professional and a charter-school board member, has lived in Centennial since its 2001 inception.

She emphasized traffic, infrastructure, smart growth and roads and sidewalks, noting an anecdote about a man she has seen several times in a wheelchair.

“He was trying to get through the snow from the bus stop,” she said. “When I saw that, I was, ‘Oh my gosh,

we need to do more about snow-removal efforts. Just on Sunday, I saw him again … not on the sidewalk, but in the street because our sidewalk has bumps in it.”

Businessman and attorney John Miquel, a more recent arrival to Centennial four years ago, has become a fixture at council meetings and positioned himself as the most studied and prepared of the District 4 candidates.

Miquel, who said he has served on both corporate and nonprofit boards, made a particular case for his familiarity with the city budget.

“You have to know it before you can tell everybody how much you’re going to spend,” he said. “… I’ve attended the budget workshops late into the night. … I’m the one who’s doing their homework. I’m the one who’s going to the City Council meetings.”

Miquel emphasized collaboration, traffic, open space and being “business-friendly.”

Districts 1 and 3

Two of Centennial’s districts are holding uncontested races.

Western District 1 incumbent Kathy Turley is running unopposed for re-election.

“I could write a paper on term limits, but I’m telling you it has taken me four years to find out really what’s going on,” she said. “Knowledge is power and I feel like I’m ready.”

Turley previously served on the elected Centennial Charter Commission and the city’s Senior Commission.

Political newcomer and businessman Mike Sutherland, a resident since 1994, also has no opponent in central Centennial’s District 3.

“We’re in the teenage years,” he said of 16-year-old Centennial. “… We’re at a turning point right now where we can continue on the upward trend or we can start to languish, and I don’t want to see us languish.”

Sutherland currently chairs the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Continued from Page 1 The proposed site is surrounded by office space built in the 1970s and ‘80s.

“This was always thought of as an office park—it was never a place to live,” said Jackie Davis. “When [city] staff says this compliments that, I disagree.

The rest of this are wonderful mid-century modern buildings.”

“I’m representing the DTC Chamber of Commerce and we have a stake in this,” added CEO John Herbers. “Landmark retailers are excited about this development. It’s walkable.”

The concerns related to density and traffic that were most often cited as reasons for rejecting residential use or any level of density included what appeared to be inaccurate perceptions about which use—resi-

dential or office space—would generate more or less traffic.

The traffic-impact analysis prepared by LSC Traffic Consultants shows that office development would generate six to nine times the level of traffic of residential development in the area and would intensify peak traffic loads and departures from the site. This analysis was not available in September when the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the project.

“All of those office scenarios generate more traffic,” Councilmember Tom Bishop said.

“This info wasn’t available to Planning and Zoning, so it seems to me that anyone who wants less traffic would want this plan with more residential.”

See related story on page 8.

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Politics

City volunteer Elrod runs for at-large seat in Littleton

Karina Elrod Karina Elrod has launched her campaign for an at-large seat on Littleton City Council. The self-described international businesswoman and local community leader has been a city resident for nearly two decades, “We are growing as a region and need to be well informed and thoughtful,” she said. “I can problemsolve by building consensus and offer practical solutions that make sense for Littleton. We all recognize the benefit of coming together as a community and I’m seeking the opportunity to make that happen.”

Elrod touts her “sensible approach … and diverse skillsets” in her history of service to the city. She chaired the Littleton Planning Commission and was appointed this year by the City Council to Littleton Invests for Tomorrow, the city’s beleaguered urbanrenewal authority.

Elrod says she has become known as a driving force in fostering a business-friendly environment while protecting the community’s character, saying she has built positive relationships with small businesses, gained support from the council on key projects and played an integral role in the development of the community-approved Citywide Plan, which provides a framework for sustainable development and economic growth.

Elrod was selected for the 2017 Littleton Leadership Academy, an organization designed to foster local engagement, collaboration and leadership in the community. She is also an active member on the Economic Development Group Advisory Board of the South Metro Denver Chamber and has participated in

LIFT chair Schlachter makes bid for Littleton Council City volunteer Kyle Schlachter is running as an atlarge candidate for Littleton’s City Council this November.

“Littleton deserves leadership that listens to its residents, understands the values of its citizens and has the vision to maintain the historic and suburban nature of the city while adapting to the modern, metropolitan and inclusive society in which we live,” he said. “It’s time for fresh, new leadership to steer the city forward.”

Schlachter chairs the sometimes controversial Littleton Invests For Tomorrow urbanrenewal authority and was president of the Steeplechase III homeowners association.

He is also a member of the inaugural Littleton Leadership Academy, a year-long program put on by past and current Littleton city officials to identify emerging leaders and provide them a broader view of civic leadership.

A father to two young children, Schlachter has lived in Littleton for almost 10 years and currently resides in the Sterne Park neighborhood in District 2.

“As I watch my children grow and thrive, I know it is time for me to help Littleton do the same,” he said. “I want to lead by example, to bring family values, the voice of all of Littleton’s residents and true vision for the future to the council chamber.”

Sensible economic development that makes Littleton a great place to both live and do business will be a guiding principle, he added.

Schlachter says the keywords “values, voice and vision” are critical for Littleton, saying he would promote “ini-

Kyle Schlachter tiatives that invest in our children and our future.”

He said, “I love Littleton’s historic small-town nature. I love that I live within walking distance of great public amenities, such as the Littleton Museum, Bemis Library and wonderful parks and trails, as well as the best downtown in the entire metro area. I want to make Littleton a place my children can safely grow up and where my wife and I can retire comfortably.”

The candidate notes that Littleton’s Comprehensive Plan has not been substantively updated since 1981.

“It is clear that now, more than ever, we need councilmembers who will provide strong leadership and real solutions that move Littleton forward and not backward,” he said.

An employee of the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, Schlachter was recently named by Wine Enthusiast magazine as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in the country.

forums through the Colorado Municipal League and other regional organizations.

In her professional life, Elrod has been a global marketer for more than a decade. As director of global marketing, she spearheaded the development of Western Union’s first Global Strategic Marketing Plan and the expansion of its

international eCommerce business.

She says she is now fully committed to doing the “leg work and heavy lifting” to move the city forward.

“If we’re going to articulate a vision of Littleton that is by its citizens and for its citizens, if we’re going to clearly define community character that our city will rally behind, if we’re going

to implement the policies and processes to ensure Littleton thrives and preserve it for future generations, then we need a servant leader who’s part of the solution,” Elrod said.

The candidate is married to Mark Elrod, a command sergeant major in the Army. They have two children, Sabrina, 12, and Michael, 10.

City volunteer seeks seat on Centennial Council Community volunteer Tammy Maurer has officially announced her candidacy for Centennial City Council in the city’s central District 2. Maurer, a city resident since Centennial’s 2001 incorporation, has served in a number of volunteer roles in the municipal government, including work to update the Comprehensive Plan.

“I look forward to earning the vote of my neighbors and Centennial residents I’ve not yet met,” she said. “I am ready to get to work preparing Centennial for the future and believe my skills and history with the city have prepared me for this role. I would be honored to be elected for this important role.”

Maurer is an engineer and has been involved in transportation planning and what she describes as “innovative solutions and improve safety for Colorado drivers.” Touting a history of being collaborative and responsive, the candidate says she is “someone who listens, evaluates and finds the best solutions to

Tammy Maurer problems.”

Her stated communityinvolvement highlights include serving on the committee for Centennial Next, the city’s Comprehensive Plan update, and serving as a vice president of Centennial Council of Neighborhoods. Since 2009, Maurer has provided review and comment for Centennial’s proposed development, redevelopment and variance requests for the organization often abbreviated as CenCON. The candidate also

served on the 2014 Gold Medal Citizen Committee for South Suburban Parks and Recreation, worked on Centennial’s Vision 2030, and was president of Ridgeview Hills North Civic Association.

Maurer says her priorities, if elected, include: • Transportation: Addressing the city’s “inadequate capacity and infrastructure to ensure more efficient transportation while using technology and real-time data to develop smarter systems and partnering with neighboring governments to find better solutions.”

• Responsible and smart development: Cultivating development in a “business-friendly atmosphere” that supports Centennial’s long-term needs while preserving open space • Ensuring Centennial remains a safe and healthy community • Increasing senior services Maurer, a Colorado native, and husband Denny have raised their three children in Centennial.

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Let’s hope tax reform keeps charitable deductions The president’s tax plan will be hotly discussed and I hope that both parties can work together to simplify existing tax codes. Just making the forms simple and direct would be a huge relief for many Americans, especially those who file the longer tax forms.

Deductions have always been important, and especially vital to nonprofits as generous Americans have been able to support care-giving and educational organizations with funds that can be applied toward taxable income. This is in many cases life-saving money for nonprofits, so many that deal with children.

I attended the first Clinton Foundation organizational meeting in New York a decade ago, presented as a nonpartisan event, to form a foundation headed by the Clintons. The goal at that time was to aid women in poverty-stricken Africa.

First lady Laura Bush was the keynote speaker, along with Nelson Mandela, Barbra Streisand, Sir Richard Branson and a very long list of notable leaders and celebrities.

I visited with Madeline Albright, Clinton’s secretary of state, who has Denver Kent school connections. There was very little press coverage and I was able to sit with the few media writers covering the meeting right at the edge of the stage. This event was reported in The Villager and distributed by the Clinton news team. It received good coverage nationwide. I’ve been invited back since that time,

Barbwire Bob There was a big shindig at the Madden Museum of Art last week with more than 200 guests invited by John Madden to view a prospective new private Metro Club at Fiddler’s Green. The facility would have 500 parking spaces as part of a four-story covered structure with the club on top, a private event/banquet room for 300, a full restaurant/lounge, and a surround deck with a view.

The invitation-only event featured worldfamous architect Curtis Fentress, who showed a PowerPoint fly-around of the interior and exterior and spoke at length about the many elegant, artistic appointments and meeting rooms. Fentress has worked on DIA, Mile High Stadium, National Museum of the Marine Corps in Washington D.C. and many world sites.

Fentress and his firm are designing this facility, and if enough member support comes forth, Madden will give the green light. He has the land and the desire, but does the community wish to have a great new standalone building—a business and social club of distinc-

but only attended the formation meeting in 2001.

We now hear a lot of controversial news about the Clinton Foundation, but I do know this firsthand. The earlyday mission was to support African women who were raising children by themselves as the men hunted, waged war and left the education and development of the children to the women.

The thinking then was very worthy—to aid these women, and I’m sure that that has happened, with millions of dollars of assistance.

By the time the two-day conference concluded, they had raised more than $700 million from the 300 guests, with millions more coming over the next decade.

As we all know, the Clinton Foundation has come under great political pressures and controversy during the last election and that is still simmering in some circles.

I don’t want to be a judge of what happened down through the years, but I do know that in the early days this was an outstanding project and something that the Clintons were able to almost magically put together. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet were also a part of this mass movement to assist African nations and these suffering women.

Hopefully, the new tax structure will still recognize charitable contributions as tax deductible, and it appears that is the case.

Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney

tion? It would be the former Metropolitan Club on steroids.

For more Information, call 303-749-0101 or visit: Metro-Club.com. *** New St. Mary’s President Bill Barrett is hard at work in his new position running this great Cherry Hills school. The nationally recognized school offers more than 30 scholarships every year to deserving young women to attend the Sisters of Loretto institution, which has served the area for 153 years. *** Received an email from Matt Crane, our efficient and hard-working Arapahoe County clerk and recorder, letting me know that the voting services and polling center in Littleton is at the new county building on Littleton Boulevard, not at the Littleton courthouse, as I had mentioned last week. He also pointed out that since there are no countywide issues on the ballot this year, the municipalities and special districts will have to pay for the election costs.

*** I’ve had this item sent to me several times by readers regarding the kneeling by NFL players. I assume that it is factual, but I have no way to check on the validity, though it came from good sources.

This is supposedly in the NFL’s operational manual: “During the national anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand and refrain from talking. … The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in the area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the national anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions and/or the forfeiture of the draft choices for violations of the above, including first offenses.” *** The 17th annual Taste of Greenwood

Village will take place on Wednesday evening, Oct. 18, at the newly remodeled Marriott DTC. This is a huge event with more than 50 food booths. The event spreads across the entire massive hotel property with large VIP patio.

The ballroom is turned into a huge sampling area of the area’s finest restaurants. This is a not-to-miss event and tickets are on sale at business.dtcchamber.com. The Villager is one of the sponsors, and decades ago we, along with Greg Cottrell, started what is today’s local DTC/Greenwood Village Chamber, which runs the Taste.

See a full preview on page 24. *** Sam Zakhem sent me, at my request, a follow-up article on the first visit in history to Denver by Foreign Minister of Lebanon Gebran Bassil. A great Middle Eastern meal was prepared by Saj, a local restaurant that has locations on East Arapahoe Road and Streets at Continued on page 8

The nation’s flag, anthem and football players

I had planned on writing a column on the subject of the athletes have chosen to protest social inequality. By not NFL players who have no respect for our country’s flag or respecting the national anthem, it is almost like saying national anthem, but then I read my granddaughthose in the military do not matter.

BY MORT ter’s paper on that same subject that she had “Although this is definitely not what the playREMARKS MARKS written for a class assignment. ers were going for, many troops and family memMy granddaughter Alexandra (“Alex”) Grubers are taking it this way. Our troops are some itch is a 14-year-old freshman at Cherry Creek of the most honorable people in our country and High School, and her paper so impressed me that we should be supporting and respecting them.

I am using hers for this week’s column.

“There are definitely many inequalities and She wrote the following: discriminations that need to stop. It is also your “It is evident in today’s society that there are right to protest peacefully in whatever way you still many social and racial injustices that must wish. However, I believe that there are better be stopped. I completely believe in the right to ways to protest than doing so during the national protest, as it is written in our Constitution. Howanthem. A sign of a good protest is the uniting of ever, I find it extremely disrespectful when professional the country. However, this protest seems to be drifting the athletes kneel during the national anthem. I have many country even further apart. This is the most divided I have family members and friends that have fought in the miliever seen the country, which is not just the protest’s fault, tary. but has many contributing factors.

“The national anthem is a way to respect, pay tribute “I feel when it comes to this kind of protest, everyone and support our troops and their families who risk everyshould take a step back and think of how to be respectful thing so that our country can maintain the freedom that of everyone. With NFL players trying to gain the respect millions have fought and died to protect. of the black race, we are starting to disrespect our troops.

When someone does not respect their country, it is In order to have a successful protest, in which we are almost a slap in the face for many troops, veterans and trying to gain equal rights for everyone, we must be remilitary families. Many do not understand the sacrifice it spectful in the way we conduct ourselves and how we are takes to serve and protect this country. choosing to protest.”

“Although professional athletes mean well in their proAs my wife, Edie, leaves for the Broncos game, she has tests, I personally do not believe that social injustices have put aside her Broncos jersey and is dressed in red, white a direct correlation to respecting our country and supand blue. She was going to wear black until she realized it porting our troops. was the Raiders’ color.

“I feel it would be better to protest in a different manOne of her clients is not using their Premier Suite at ner, one that does not need to disrespect the people that all today, as he said, “I am letting it go blank and we will risk their lives to protect our country. Many military fammount the American flag on the door in the front of the ilies, including mine, are upset over how our professional suite.”

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Opinion

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Who’s trying to ‘Save Our Village’—and from what?

especially west of I-25. In fact, Last week, Greenwood Vilno one acknowledges that the lage voters received an email Landmark Towers are “highendorsing candidates for City density” housing Council from “Save with no connection Our Village.” It to school-enrollment expressed a desire problems. to “reach everyone While concerns … to talk about our are honest, many are issues and values” based on misinformaand asked voters to urge “your neightion. And people who warn of “high-denbors to vote for our candidates.” Yet it sity urbanism” and had no explanation pledge to uphold “VilBY MICHAEL MAZENKO of “Why?” The Save lage values” should Our Village website be careful with such has no names, no hyperbole and loaded platform and no issues. In fact, words. the organization’s “Vision” tab Currently, two SOV-promotcontains no content. So what ed candidates seem involved are those issues and values, in the group. Specifically, and who is Save Our Village? the physical address for SOV Villagers should question appears to be Dave Kerber’s why an anonymous PAC is house, and Jerry Presley dipromoting candidates with no rectly responded to emails to explanation of their experithe group. Thus, it appears Kerber and Presley may have ence, platform or positions. organized a third-party PAC, Most voters know Save Our which in turn anonymously Village as a group organized endorses themselves. Now, on one issue—proposed rethat may not be illegal or unzoning of the Orchard Subarea. Clearly, voters voiced ethical, but it certainly seems their opinion on that and it’s a bit suspect to average voters. now time to move on. Yet, if At the least, it lacks transpartheir candidates’ websites ency. are viewed, Save Our VilVoters might also scrutinize the candidacies of Kerber, lage seems to be reigniting Presley and Anne Ingebretsen divisiveness and pursuing an over the precedent they set. election based on a fear of Each candidate has served property development. on City Council, but GreenThe phrase “Save Our Village” also requires greater wood Village has term limits. clarity. Residents know their While a loophole may allow platform opposed changes to the law to be circumvented for GV’s Comprehensive Plan to nonconsecutive terms, that’s allow mixed-use development, hardly the spirit of term limincluding space for residential its. Granted, these individuals units, small businesses and have experience in public sercommunity space. Yet many vice, but voters deserve new residents believed the vote was qualified voices to help the about one “high-density houscouncil stay fresh and avoid the downside of unchecked ing” plan and they rejected it incumbency. based on that.

Voters should be curious Voters expressed fears about SOV. What are their about traffic congestion, goals, values and vision? Will though traffic is more imthey disclose membership? pacted by 70,000 commuters to Will they make themselves DTC than by residents. Voters available in public forums? also expressed concerns about Village voters deserve some overcrowded schools, though transparency. no data supports that claim,

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Puerto Rico is not a Third World country, Mr. President Hurricane Maria has destroyed most of Puerto Rico.

The island is an American commonwealth and its inhabitants are U.S. citizens, yet Puerto Rico’s people have not received the level of disaster relief that was afforded states that are also recovering from hurricans storms in recent months.

During more than 11 days, Puerto Rican citizens have not received basic humanitarian assistance, such as water, medical supplies and food.

The island is without power, adequate medical services and clean water sources. Its infrastructure is nearly destroyed, making the movement of relief-supply delivery nearly impossible by road, particularly to more rural areas.

The president’s lack of timely response was an act of unconscionable neglect.

Instead of allowing all available ships to expedite the shipping of emergency supplies to the island, Trump said the people of Puerto Rico should not depend on the federal government, saying, “They want everything to be done for them when it should be a community effort.”

Trump’s words fell on the deaf ears of Puerto Rican citizens since no one had access to TV or radio because they had no electricity.

Trump also attacked Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rossello Navares and San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz for not better preparing for this incredibly damaging hurricane.

Retired Army Lt. General Russel Honore, who took charge of the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans, criticized the president’s inadequate response to Hurricane Maria, commenting that he had spent too much time on the golf course, instead of running the country.

Trump’s propensity to blame others for his inadequate and sometimes conspiratorial fantasies must stop before he leads us into a tunnel of total darkness from which there is no exit.

Most Americans believe deeply in this democracy and its inherent desire to do good in the world.

Apparently, this president does not subscribe to those principles. Just ask the Puerto Ricans.

Do hurricanes have a silver lining?

Hurricane season is in full swing this year, causing more disruption than kneeling NFL players.

Why have we had a run of destructive storms? First Harvey, then Irma, and Maria.

Plenty of explanations have been proposed. Such as global warming, now called climate change.

After Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans in 2005, predictions were made of catastrophic storms pounding the United States, getting more severe by the year. Yet this year marked the first time in 12 years that a major hurricane hit the nation.

Additionally, Irma was only the seventh most severe storm to hit the country, the worst being in 1935, long before climate change became part of our lexicon.

What is a “normal” hurricane season? This year?

The past 12 years? How is a “normal” hurricane season defined? Hurricanes have only been recorded for the past few hundred years.

What were hurricanes like 500 years ago? Or 5,000 years ago? Or 500,000 years ago?

Could hurricanes be part of Earth’s normal ecosystem? Think of Mother Nature driving planet Earth through a high-pressure carwash every so often to clean or refresh the planet.

Like how forest fires rejuvenate forests by removing dead vegetation, germinat-

ing seeds and eliminating tree pests and disease.

What are some of the surprising benefits of hurricanes?

They bring much needed moisture

BY BRIAN C. to drought JOONDEPH stricken areas, replenishing lakes and reservoirs. They can also bring too much of a good thing, causing flooding. Much of Houston and south Florida is paved with roads, parking lots and buildings, preventing water from sinking back into the ground. With nowhere for water to drain, floods follow.

Hurricanes oxygenate surface waters, breaking up bacteria and red tide common on the Gulf Coast. Nutrient rich seawater in the ocean depths is drawn upward, providing a smorgasbord for marine life residing near the ocean surface.

They dissipate equatorial ocean heat. Warm surface water is drawn into the storm, replaced by cooler water from ocean depths.

Balancing the temperature keeps the poles from getting colder and the tropics from getting hotter.

Hurricanes can rejuvenate islands, sucking up sand and nutrients from the ocean floor, pushing this toward barrier islands, building them up, counteracting natural erosion.

They carry seeds and spores hundreds of miles inland, far from where they normally fall, fertilizing

the planet. The winds also remove weak or dead trees, much as a forest fire does.

Few in Houston, south Florida or Puerto Rico are looking at the recent hurricanes as anything short of a disaster. But these storms are nothing new for southern coastal regions. Once upon a time, Houston, New Orleans and Florida were nothing but marshland, well equipped to handle rains and storm surges.

Now they are large metropolitan areas, covered with homes, roads and buildings, eliminating the marshes that once absorbed the excess water.

This is like building homes close to or within forests with the likelihood they will eventually be destroyed in a fire. Or homes built on the California coastal cliffs that tumble down after rains and mudslides.

This in no way minimizes the physical, financial and emotional damage hurricanes bring to those unfortunate enough to be in their paths. Yet hurricanes were battering the coast long before it was urbanized.

The jury is out on whether human activity has any meaningful effect on hurricane intensity and frequency. Hurricanes do benefit to the planet, despite their destruction.

Human activity certainly influences the destruction, due to urbanization in the paths of hurricanes. And hurricanes will continue, as they have for billions of years, regardless of what climate warriors think or say.

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“Moonshot” initiative aims to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste in the company by 2025 The Kroger Co. announced Sept. 19 a new, national effort aimed at ending hunger in the communities Kroger calls home and eliminating waste across the company by 2025.

“No family in a community we serve should ever go hungry, and no food in a store we operate should ever go to waste,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. Across the United States, 42 million Americans struggle with hunger. At the same time, an estimated 72 billion pounds of food ends up in a landfill every year.

“More than 40 percent of the food produced in the U.S. each year goes unconsumed, while one in eight people struggle with hunger. That just doesn’t make sense,” McMullen said.

“As America’s grocer and one of the largest retailers in the world, we are committing to doing something about it.”

Kroger’s visionary Zero Hunger/Zero Waste plan includes the bold commitments outlined below, in keeping with the company’s purpose to feed the human spirit.

Kroger is also crowdsourcing for solutions, asking communities, partners and other stakeholders to help provide ideas, feedback and best practices as the effort evolves.

“We don’t – and we won’t – have all the answers,” said Dennis Gibson, president of King Soopers. “While we are clear about our vision, we are flexible about how to get there.

We are working closely with both Feeding America and the World Wildlife Fund, our longstanding partners, to develop transparent metrics to track our progress.”

“And we are inviting everyone who is passionate about feeding people and protecting the planet to join us in our mission to end hunger in our communities and eliminate waste across our company by 2025,” Gibson added.

“Hunger exists in every

county and affects every demographic group in this country,” said Diana Aviv, CEO of Feeding America. “If we are to succeed in creating a hungerfree America, it will take the combined efforts of a variety of groups – policymakers, nonprofits, individuals and corporations – working together with the 200 network member food banks. Kroger is stepping up to the challenge and we look forward to working with them on their Zero Hunger/Zero Waste plan.”

“It’s estimated that onethird of the world’s available food either spoils or gets thrown away. By wasting less food, we can reduce the environmental impact of food production on our planet and conserve natural resources,” said Sheila Bonini, senior vice president, private sector engagement, WWF. “Kroger’s zero waste commitment sets a new standard for food waste reduction goals and will have a ripple effect across their supply chain and industry.”

Zero Hunger/Zero Waste: A plan to end hunger in Kroger communities and eliminate waste in the Kroger Company includes: • Establish a $10 million innovation fund within The Kroger Co. Foundation to address hunger, food waste and the paradoxical relationship between the two.

• Accelerate food donations to provide three billion meals by 2025 to feed people facing hunger in the places Kroger calls home. In partnership with its customers, associates and other partners, Kroger has donated one billion meals via combined food and funds donations since 2013.

• Donate not just more food, but more balanced meals via Kroger’s industry-leading fresh food donations program. Kroger has been feeding people facing hunger since the company’s inception in 1883, and as a founding partner of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization, Kroger has longstanding partners with food banks across the country.

Kroger store associates are empowered to identify meat,

produce, dairy and bakery items for donation that remain safe, fresh and nutritious. Last year, Kroger donated the equivalent of 46 million fresh meals to local food banks in addition to dry goods and shelf-stable groceries.

• Advocate for public policy solutions to address hunger and to shorten the line at food banks, lobbying for continued funding of federal hunger relief programs, and for public policies that help communities prevent and divert waste from landfills, including recycling, composting and sustainability programs that can be scaled for maximum impact.

• Achieve all Zero Waste 2020 goals outlined in the annual Kroger sustainability report.

• Eliminate food waste by 2025 through prevention, donation and diversion efforts in all stores and across Kroger.

Develop transparent reporting on food loss and waste.

• Join forces with both new and longstanding partners to identify opportunities, leverage data, and determine where by working together Kroger can help the most.

Kroger’s combined efforts are designed to transform communities by 2025, improving the health of customers and associates, making balanced food more readily available, sharing scalable food waste solutions with other retailers, restaurants and local governments, and working within Kroger’s supply chain to reduce farmto-fork food loss.

“Zero Hunger/Zero Waste is a vision for the America we want to help create with our associates, customers and stakeholders,” McMullen said.

“This is our moonshot.’”

“We recognize we have a lot of work to do,” he added. “But we know when Kroger’s more than 443,000 associates put their passion to work to make something happen, we can uplift our communities, the planet and each other.”

Follow our journey and join the conversation at thekrogerco.com and #ZeroHunger ZeroWaste.

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Arapahoe County homeownership decreases Recent data from a research website show that homeownership decreased in Arapahoe County between 2009 and 2015 across most age groups.

The exception was those 60 and older, according to Gavop.com, which analyzed long-term prices and real estate trends across the United States.

In Arapahoe, the highest decrease came from those under 35, a group in which

ownership reduced by 15.8 percent. It went down by 9.4 percent for 35-44 and 5.5 percent for ages 45-59. There was an increase by 20 percent for people older than 60.

The numbers illustrate how Arapahoe County is following the general U.S. trend, especially among young adults. Arapahoe has seen a higher decrease in homeownership than Colorado at large and the nation

for those age 45-59.

“Such a decrease in homeownership shows that Arapahoe County is experiencing interesting market trends where individuals are not obtaining ownership of their home until later in life,” said Gavop.com analyst Kevin Pryor. “The reduction indicates that adults are either choosing not to purchase their homes or are having trouble doing so, as compared

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to the past.”

Experts believe the decline is partially linked to the recession, which forced many young people to move back home in order to save

money.

The fall in homeownership comes with financial costs with renters missing out on low mortgage rates and facing rising rents.

United Launch Alliance successfully launches NROL-42 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office ment of Defense and other government payloads. The commercially developed EELV program supports the full range of government mission requirements, while delivering on schedule and providing significant cost savings over the legacy launch systems.

With more than a century of combined heritage, United Launch Alliance is the

nation’s most experienced and reliable launch service provider. ULA has successfully delivered more than 120 satellites to orbit that aid meteorologists in tracking severe weather, unlock the mysteries of our solar system, provide critical capabilities for troops in the field and enable personal device-based GPS navigation.

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23. Designated NROL-42, the mission is in support of national security.

“Congratulations to the entire team for overcoming multiple challenges throughout this launch campaign. From Hurricane Irma schedule impacts to replacing to a first stage battery this week – the team maintained a clear focus on mission success,” said Laura Maginnis, ULA vice president of Government Satellite Launch. “NROL42 marks the 25th ULAlaunched NRO mission, building upon our legacy of partnership with the NRO in providing reliable access to space for our nation’s most critical missions.”

This is ULA’s sixth launch in 2017 and the 121st successful launch since the company was formed in December 2006.

ULA’s next launch is the NROL-52 for the National Reconnaissance Office. The launch was scheduled for Oct. 5 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The EELV program was established by the U.S. Air Force to provide assured access to space for Depart-

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No late-night vote: Decision on Century Homes development postponed Density remains among key issues in future of Greenwood Village

At the magic hour of 11 p.m., the Greenwood Village City Council called it quits and voted 8-0 to extend the discussion and vote on Century Home’s Landmark Village project until Oct. 16.

The public hearing began with a slide presentation by senior planners Tiffany Holcomb and Ben Thurston, showing the 13.1-acre development, zoned town center, at the southwest corner of East Berry Avenue and Greenwood Plaza Boulevard. The Orchard light rail station is located 1,000 feet to the east, beyond the Triad complex, with Marin Drive, a private street on the south edge of the property.

In June 2017, following the voters’ overwhelming defeat of Alberta’s Subarea plan, Century submitted a new unrelated application, which the

city reviewed this week after being rejected by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, 6-1, last month.

The new proposal includes 37 single-family detached homes to the west and south with 152 single-family attached homes in three-story townhome units. (Detached is defined as no shared walls.)

The density was projected to be 14.4 housing units per acre.

The building coverage on the property would be 23 percent with parking coverage at 29 percent. Open space would be 48 percent, including a centrally located 1.07-acre park.

A traffic-impact analysis was prepared based upon the number of units and an estimated 1,136 daily trips, with 83 trips generated in the morning peak period and 103 during evening peak. The applicant proposed to construct a roundabout at Greenwood Plaza Boulevard and Berry Avenue, estimated to cost $956,000.

Traffic research has indicated that residential creates less traffic than mixed use of retail and office buildings.

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Following the detailed presentation, the council had four action items to consider.

• Criterion 1 expressly allows a special use for “limited dwelling units,” detached and attached single-family dwellings and multi-family units.

• Criterion 2 asks the council to consider whether the special use is compatible with surrounding land uses, such as the Landmark Towers to the north, and height of structures.

• Criterion 3 pertains to whether the special use adequately mitigates any adverse impacts to traffic, views, noise, property values and public safety.

• Criterion 4 relates to whether the special use is properly designed with respect to landscaping, open space, parking, setbacks and building elevations.

Regarding these questions, the city staff, in its detailed report, found that the proposed development does conform for review criteria and preliminary and final plats.

Following the presentation, it was time for Brian Mulqueen, Century Homes’ division president of urban divisions, to present his team’s comments on the project. The

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have the vacant land developed, rather than the “weed and trash” currently on the property currently. They said Landmark businesses would welcome new residents within walking distance.

The last speaker called for “compromise” so that the density could be lowered, asking the council to consider possible changes, rather than outright denial.

The mayor extended the question-and-answer period to 11 p.m., continuing the discussion for an additional 30 minutes.

The council’s questions related to the lack of city income that would come with such a project. An unknown amount of sales tax would be generated.

A motion to move the vote on the proposal to Nov. 6, one day prior to the council election, failed, but a motion to continue the discussion to Oct. 16 passed unanimously.

Century Homes’ Mulqueen made a plea, saying this would be the end game—that if this proposal failed, Century would likely sell the property, leaving the future development of the land to another day.

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major points swirled around the style of townhomes, with three floors and service elevators, two parking spots for each unit, and the townhomes’ amenities. Mulqueen said the projected cost of the units would be between $800,000 to $1.2 million, depending upon square footage and single-family or townhome selection. He said all of the units would be for sale, with no rentals.

The project pulled 18 months ago had projected 104 units. The new proposal jumps to 189 units.

During public comment in the packed council chamber, 13 people spoke against the project, three were in favor.

Complaints were largely about density, a major complaint in the June election against the Subarea proposal.

There were questions about the setbacks being narrowed, trees being removed, and cost of the units compared to Century Homes in other areas.

Three former Greenwood councilmembers spoke against the proposal, with Dave Kerber saying, “What is special about this project?

This is not the look we want.”

Speakers in favor of the project included Landmark residents who preferred to

Greenwood Village Police Chief John Jackson is poised to be named the next city manager, replacing the retiring Jim Sanderson, Mayor Ron Rakowsky read in an announcement at the Oct. 2 City Council meeting.

Jackson is the sole finalist for the position, the mayor said.

The statement related that the hiring would be final pending successful contract negotiations. Colorado law stipulates that no formal contract can be approved for at least two weeks after the finalist announcement.

Jackson, who was hired as

police chief in January 2011, received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Wartburg College and holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. He has served 29 years in law enforcement in both rural and urban cities as chief of police. He has graduated from Outgoing Greenwood Village City the FBI’s National Manager Jim Sanderson and Police Academy as well Chief John Jackson, who has been as the agency’s tapped to replace Sanderson.

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Barbwire Bob Continued on page 4 Southglenn. The food was so good, I visited the restaurant on Arapahoe, where they have all of the healthy food delicacies and meats prepared to take home and barbecue on your own grill.

Former Ambassador Zakhem has continued to travel extensively in the Middle East, attempting to save the lives of thousands of Christians. The Lebanese minister told 100 guests last week that his country is caring for more than two million refugees, an ongoing world tragedy. *** Speaking at the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club this week was what was known in the last election as the Arapahoe County Five. These are five elected officials who run as a team to serve various countygovernment demands. They are Sheriff Dave Walcher, Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane, Coroner Kelly Lear, M.D., Treasurer Sue Sandstrom and Assessor Marc Scott.

This club meets the first Wednesday of every month and features GOP candidates for office, and addresses election issues facing the county and state. Myron Spainer of Aurora is the chairman.

There is a lot of chatter coming from many places, including from the county budget committee, about future tax increases looming for a new jail and maybe a courthouse expansion or remodel. A very good source relates that while these issues are being examined every effort is being made by county officials to seek efficiency at present budget levels, and that there will not be any tax increase on the ballot in 2018. *** My wife Gerri and I will be attending the National Newspaper Convention in Tulsa, Okla. this week, where we will meet with other publishers from across the United States and visit vendor booths with the latest hightechnology software for newspaper publishing. Newspapers still play a vital role in holding communities together and promoting public

service and nonprofit organizations, along with reporting community news. The news business is booming in our backyard. *** Another example of new business is the announcement by Ocean Prime, Larimer Street’s award-winning restaurant, that they will open a second location in Belleview Promenade at 8000 E. Belleview Ave. in Greenwood Village in the summer of 2018. Ocean Prime currently has 14 locations coast to coast.

In their announcement, they recite the following: “The Tech Center area is home to seven of the nine Colorado-based Fortune 500 company headquarters. Also, South Denver’s job growth rate at 6.3 annually is almost twice the Denver 10-county average of 3.3 percent.

This growth has led to impressive residential and daytime employee demographics with 293,000 residents and 134,000 households, and a daytime employee population of 227,000, within five miles of the new location.” *** A lot of beef steaks are roaming the DTC.

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GUEST COMMENTARY

Lebanon is a bastion of democracy in Middle East

BY SAM ZAKHEM In the aftermath of the visit of Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil to Colorado and the warm welcome given

by Gov. John Hickenlooper, the mayors of Denver, Lakewood and Aurora, and President of the Colorado Senate Kevin Grantham, I felt the need to show the gratitude of the Lebanese and ArabAmerican communities in Colorado for the warm and generous hospitality shown their visitor.

Lebanon dates back to the Phoenicians, the world’s first seafarers and traders. Some claim they may have discovered the Americas before Columbus. Lebanon’s Christian majority gave refuge to the defeated Crusaders as they retreated toward Europe, and many Crusader soldiers stayed and made Lebanon their new home.

Modern Lebanon became an independent country in 1943, after almost four centuries of Ottoman rule and 25 years of French mandate that started in 1918, per the SykesPicot Agreement. Today’s Lebanon is the country where East meets West—a special amalgam of the ancient Middle East with Western sophistication, a kind of Las Vegas-Riviera flavored with Arab spices makes the charm of the country.

Lebanon is the only true democracy in the Arab world.

As the movement away from democracy continues in the region, Lebanon has preserved its democratic institutions and has guaranteed individual liberties and freedoms for all segments of its fragmented society.

Lebanon has 18 different sects and religious groupings.

Most dominant among them are Christianity and Islam.

The Christians, who were an overwhelming majority in its early history, have dwindled in size. Today, Lebanon’s Christian population is estimated at about 33 percent, with Islam becoming the majority. This was due to mi-

LETTERS NFL, you’re fired

In the brouhaha over NFL players protesting by kneeling during the national anthem, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, “The NFL and our players are at our best when we help create a sense of unity in our country and our culture.”

Hey Roger, you need to check your oil, dude, because you’re a couple quarts low.

How is encouraging players to be unpatriotic creating a sense of unity? This is in spite of the NFL game-operation manual that says you can penalize teams.

It appears the players’ protests have something to do with racial discrimination, but no one is sure. If anybody believes these athletes that make millions of dollars are the victims of some kind of racial prejudice, that

ABOVE: A black pearl necklace was presented to the prime minister as a gift for Gebran’s wife from Dr. George Zoorob.

ABOVE, RIGHT: Chairing the visitation of Gebran Bassil Colorado were John Zakham, attorney with JacksonKelly in Denver and Washington, D.C., and father, retired U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Sam Zakham. gration by the Christians, particularly during the oppressive Ottoman rule, and by the fact that Muslim reproduction rate is much higher.

For harmony and stability of the political system, both Christians and Muslims have to share power and share equally in the pattern of privilege allocations.

Despite numerous civil disturbances, a long civil war between Christians and Muslims, and an occupation

by Syria that lasted almost 20 years, Lebanon remains as the main relatively stable and free country in the region.

Refugees pour into Lebanon from every country around it.

The Armenians flooded Lebanon during the Ottoman genocide, almost 100 years ago. Palestinian refugees came in after the establishment of the state of Israel in 1947 and 1948. More Palestinians took refuge in Lebanon after the PLO was kicked out of Jordan in what was called Black September 1970. Now, the Palestinian refugee number is estimated to be more than 300,000.

The greatest influx of refugees coming to Lebanon and numbering more than two million are the Syrians who started fleeing into Lebanon at the start of the civil war in Syria in 2011. They were followed by the Iraqi refugees, most of them Christian widows and orphans kicked out

person is not playing with a full deck.

Whether these protesting players are black, white, brown or pink, they are all acting unpatriotic. While courageous patriotic players are standing for something, these weak-kneed knuckleheads are kneeling for nothing. Who wants to cheer for people like this? Do you really want to root for a team like the Pittsburgh Kneelers?

Lastly, the owners are as bad as the players. But when money and TV ratings are your god, patriotism is way down the ladder.

Maybe if enough veterans like me and other American patriots turn them off, things will change. But in the meantime, I’m done with the whole sorry lot. NFL, you’re fired.

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of Mosul, Iraq by ISIS. In total, the number of refugees in Lebanon is around three million. When you consider that Lebanon’s area is 4,300 square miles, which is smaller than the smallest U.S. state, Rhode Island, the number is overwhelming and makes a tremendous strain on the economy, the logistics and limited economic capabilities of this tiny republic.

Just imagine almost doubling the size of the population of the country, with its limited resources and space.

The Lebanese people are very hospitable, kind and generous. But the burden created by the refugees is unbearable.

The roads are crowded. It takes hours to drive a distance of a few miles. The utilities

Ali Awada, who owns and operates Saj Restaurants, prepared a traditional Middle Eastern dinner for the 100 guests attending the reception for Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil. At right is Robert Harmoush, resident of Greenwood Village. are overburdened, schools are crowded, and life is hectic in general. But despite all these problems, the Lebanese remain hospitable and as generous as can be toward their guests. This should speak volumes about the patience and the goodness of the Lebanon and the Lebanese.

Sam Zakhem, who lives in Lakewood, was ambassador

to Bahrain during the Desert Storm conflict. He is the only Lebanese-born U.S. Ambassador in the nation’s history. He has been honored by the VFW, DAV and American Legion, has received the George Washington Medal of Freedom, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the Most Distinguished American by Choice in Colorado.

Greenwood Village medical company sued for religious discrimination American Medical Response, a Greenwood Village-based provider of medical transportation and subsidiary of Nashville-based Envision Healthcare, violated federal law by refusing to provide religious accommodation to an employee, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit filed last week.

According to the suit, an employee of the company’s Memphis facility, a Jehovah’s Witness, requested Sundays off to worship.

AMR initially accommodated request, but after seven months informed the employee it was not required to

provide her with a religious accommodation.

AMR eventually fired the employee, ostensibly for receiving two “no-call/ no-shows” in a 12-month period, and for a seatbelt violation. EEOC contends that AMR unlawfully discharged the employee because of her religion and in retaliation.

Such alleged conduct violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court after first trying to reach a settlement. EEOC seeks injunctive relief prohibiting AMR from discriminating against employees based on their religion, as well as back pay,

compensatory and punitive damages.

“Employers are required by law to provide their employees reasonable religious accommodations,” said Katharine W. Kores, district director of EEOC’s Memphis office. “Further, they only make a bad situation worse if they punish an employee for making such requests. Those who fail to observe these legal requirements, which are also simple common sense, open themselves up to potential litigation and must be prepared to suffer the legal consequences of their unlawful actions.”

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cently celebrated five years as a destination for active play, community events and celebration of the city’s outdoors.

As Centennial’s first and only city-owned park, Centennial would like to understand how residents use and feel about the park and identify additional activities and equipment that should be included in the park in the future. A short survey is available at centennialco.gov for those who would like to let the city know their thoughts for the future growth of Center Park.

Since the park opened in 2012, it has been recognized as the best playground, best place for a kid to be a kid, fifth-best splash pad in the nation and best place for out-

door fun, among others. Centennial wants to continue to have one of the best parks in the metro area, which is why it is important to share your

thoughts. Feedback received from this survey will be implemented into the Center Park Master Plan, a 10-year vision for the park.

Ocean Prime opening second Denver location in summer 2018 C-470 & Wadsworth Blvd.

Award-winning seafood and steak restaurant planning new location in southeast Denver

Ocean Prime, downtown Denver’s award-winning modern American restaurant and lounge, has announced the opening of a second location in summer 2018 at the Belleview Promenade Center at 8000 E. Belleview Avenue in Greenwood Village.

The new location, in the heart of the Denver Tech Center, will be open weekdays for lunch and nightly for dinner, serving guests the same prime seafood, steaks, handcrafted cocktails and world-class wines they’ve come to expect from Ocean Prime, in a captivating ambiance with Ocean Prime’s genuine hospitality.

“We’re excited to open a second Denver location of Ocean Prime in Greenwood Village,” said Cameron Mitchell, founder and CEO of Cameron Mitch-

ell Restaurants. “The Denver Tech Center area is growing rapidly and attracting more residents and relocating companies. We’re very happy to be part of this growth and to deliver our genuine hospitality to southeast Denver,” he added.

Ocean Prime opened its first Denver location in Larimer Square in 2011, and guests are already familiar with the restaurant’s impeccable service, incredible prime steaks, fresh seafood and other made-fromscratch entrees, side dishes and handcrafted cocktails.

The new location, designed by Mark Knauer of Knauer, Inc., is slated to be 12,301 square feet, and will feature dining room and patio seating. The customized interior will include warm woods, captivating lighting and a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere designed to match the energy of the Tech Center.

Ocean Prime’s new location at the Belleview Promenade Center is in the heart of “Colorado’s corporate capital”. According to the Denver South

Economic Development Partnership, the Tech Center area is home to seven of the nine Colorado-based Fortune-500 company headquarters. Also, south Denver’s job growth rate, at 6.3% annually, is almost twice the Denver 10-county average of 3.3%. This growth has led to impressive residential and daytime employee demographics in the area, with 293,000 residents and 134,000 households, and a daytime employee population of 227,000, within 5 miles of the new location.

Ocean Prime is a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant, with 14 locations coast to coast. The multi-concept restaurant company will also open Marcella’s Italian Ristorante, Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood at 2505 18th Street in early fall 2017. Marcella’s is a bustling Italian cafe featuring authentic, chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian recipes and featuring Italian wines, handcrafted cocktails and local beer.

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The Streets at SouthGlenn will host the 6th Annual Spooky Streets event on Friday, Oct. 20, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. This free family event will feature Halloween entertainment, themed decorations, face painting, balloon artists, magic shows, dancing, caricaturists and more! Kids can participate in the Parade of Costumes, and with a donation of a canned food item, will receive a special themed treat, while supplies last. For more information, visit shopsouthglenn. com or call at 303-539-7141.

Autos

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The 2018 Infiniti QX30 is Introducing the radiant 2018 Toyota C-HR a stylish workhorse My wife thinks this car is a shade of pink. I think it is light brown.

But the factory official color is described as “liquid copper.” The seats are brown “Nampa” leather and the dash pad, center console and door trim are brown-stitched leatherette.

This trim, along with the brown leatherette seats, make this QX30 interior very attractive.

This is a workhorse allwheel drive vehicle that is small in stature, but very large in performance and perfection. Nissan has final assembly of this vehicle in Los Angles, but most of the car is made in Japan.

The QX30 has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 208 horsepower, more than adequate for a powerful performance with an excellent seven-speed transmission. There are three drive modes—sport, manual and eco. I prefer sports mode most of the time, unless stuck in traffic and there is no need for additional horsepower

performance.

Fuel economy from the smaller engine hits 30 mpg for freeway driving.

Paddle shifters are located on the steering wheel for faster gear changes, just like the racing cars. This vehicle and others have adopted the idle stop/start system that shuts the motor off when idling at stop signs or in traffic. This option can be turned on and off at the driver’s pleasure.

I found it annoying and turned it off.

The ride is smooth with four-wheel front and rear suspension. Steering is precise and the car really maneuvers well and is easy and friendly to drive.

A Bose 10 speaker is part of the standard equipment.

I developed a real bond with the SUV after a week of dashing around the metro area. It drove and handled so well. I was sad when the factory representative came calling to retrieve the test car.

It has all of the extra features and superior lights for night driving with all LED lighting, including fog lights, really good in fog and snow.

This is a lot of product

for the suggested retail base price of $37,700. As in most Japanese-oriented products, there is a long list of desirable options, and in this QX30, the options mounted up to a final price of $46,460.

The options included most of the leatherette, the technology-safety package, including the new safety features, such as forward crash protection, blindspot alert, and lane-departure warnings. These are all must-have features for today’s dangerous driving conditions.

A consumer can opt out of these special features and the additional cost, but they are really important to the overall safety and enjoyment of this Nissan Infinite.

Dealers can use these options as a sales approach.

While this new 2018 is not yet safety rated, no doubt this SUV will have a high score with every possible seatbelt and safety feature.

Whether brown, pink or copper colored, this is a fine vehicle. Really wellsuited for a busy driver who spends a lot of time on the road.

Toyota is going to hit a home run with the new C-HR XLE sports model two-door sedan.

Hard to believe that this “iceberg radiant green” painted sedan has a suggested retail price of only $22,500.

This model in design and clever color has attracted more citizen attention than any car ever driven in public view. Women love the color. One even took a photo and asked me where she could buy one.

There are only three of these test cars in the state, and this car is so new they are just arriving in dealer showrooms.

I really like the sleek design, the radiant two-tone color, and along with appearance this C-HR has high performance from the four-cylinder 2-L engine that provides 144 horsepower and delivers 31 mpg.

The drive and handling is amazing, but the car frame has that famous MacPherson independent front struts and a double wishbone rear-suspension system.

That is a powerful frame, along with electric power-assisted steering.

The Toyota transmissions are among the best in the world with intelligent shift modes that work so well in Colorado mountain terrain. This is not an all-wheel-

drive vehicle, but front-wheeldrive only. That would be the only negative about this car in winter weather.

This is a car for someone young at heart who wants to drive something fancy and colorful with advanced Bluetooth wireless technology, hands-free phone capability and voice recognition.

Driving after dark, this vehicle has advanced halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights and a rear-window wiper with a defogger feature.

Loaded with safety equipment, including front, side, knee and curtain air bags. The latest SST feature prevents striking a forward object. That is one of the best new safety features now appearing in many new models. With the advent of so many smartphones and rear-end collisions, this is a highly desirable new feature.

The rearview mirror serves as the screen while backing up—a new twist of screen location, seeing behind the car for pedestrians or passing cars.

This is just a smart car with final assembly in Turkey, as Toyota has a worldwide footprint of auto plants, with more coming to the United States.

Toyota offers a five-year 60,000mile powertrain warranty on its products.

This is the primo ballerina vehicle for 2018.

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Exercises that help ease arthritis pain and stiffness SAVVYSENIOR

Dear Savvy SeHere are some nior, tips to help you get What exercises are started. best suited for seniors Recommended with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my exercises neck, back, hip and Determining exactly which types of knee and have read exercises are best for that exercises can you depends on the help ease the pain form and severity of

BY JIM MILLER and stiffness, but I your arthritis and don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want which joints are involved. It’s best to work with your doctor to aggravate it. or a physical therapist to help Stiff and Achy you develop a personalized Dear Stiff, exercise program. The differMany people who have ent types of exercises that are arthritis believe that exercise most often recommended to will worsen their condition, seniors with arthritis include: but that’s not true. Exercise is Range-of-motion exercisactually one of the best treates: These are gentle stretching ments for osteoarthritis. exercises that can relieve stiffProper and careful exerness as well as improve your cises can help reduce joint ability to move your joints pain and stiffness, strengthen through their normal range of muscles around the joints motion. These exercises should and increase flexibility. It also be done daily. helps manage other chronic Strengthening exercise: conditions that are common Calisthenics, weight training among seniors with arthritis, and working with resistance such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. bands are recommended (two

or more days a week) to maintain and improve your muscle strength, which helps support and protect your joints.

Aerobic exercises: Lowimpact activities like walking, cycling, swimming or water aerobics are all recommended three to five times per week to help improve cardiovascular health, control weight and improve your overall function.

It’s also important to keep in mind that when you first start exercising, you need to go slow to give your body time to adjust. If you push yourself too hard you can aggravate your joint pain. However, some muscle soreness or joint achiness in the beginning is normal.

To help you manage your pain, start by warming up with some simple stretches or range of motion exercises for five to 10 minutes before you move on to strengthening or aerobic exercises. Another tip is to apply heat to the joints you’ll be working before you exercise, and use cold packs after exer-

cising to reduce inflammation.

If you’re experiencing a lot of pain while you exercise, you may need to modify the frequency, duration or intensity of your exercises until the pain improves. Or you may need to try a different activity, for example, switching from walking to water aerobics. But it you’re having severe, sharp or constant pain, or large increases in swelling, or your joints feel hot or red, you need to stop and see your doctor.

Exercising aids

To help you exercise at home, the Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of free online videos (see Arthritis.org/ living-with-arthritis/exercise/ videos) to guide you through a variety of exercises. There are arthritis exercise DVDs you can purchase for a few dollars through Collage Video (CollageVideo.com, 800-819-7111) or the Arthritis Foundation Store (AFstore.org).

Also see Go4life.nia.nih.gov

(or call 800-222-2225), a National Institute on Aging resource that offers a free exercise guide that provides illustrated examples of different exercises.

If you need some motivation or don’t like exercising alone, ask your doctor about exercise programs in your area for people with arthritis. Hospitals and clinics sometimes offer special programs, as do local health clubs and senior centers.

The Arthritis Foundation also conducts exercise and aquatic programs for people with arthritis in many communities throughout the United States. Contact your local branch (see Arthritis.org/ local-offices, or call 800-283-7800 to find out what may be available near you.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC “Today” show and author of “The Savvy Senior.”

Healing a divided nation may help relationships too FOR THE LOVE OF

The nation is diRELATIONSHIPS marital childbearing, vided. As a former father absence and Air Force nurse and lack of stability are forces that place chila patriot, this breaks my heart. It is not dren in a position of just about racism, hardship. There is so social injustice, police much social-science brutality, profiling, data that outlines

BY JONEEN MACKENZIE the economic and crime, punishment, addictions and lack educational benefits of education, but also about of a safe and stable family on income inequality. The rich are children and adults alike. The getting richer and the poor are deleterious effects of dads not stuck in a generational cycle of being in the home and having poverty. meaningful interaction with What can we do to help and their children is also well docube the change that we all seek? mented.

Let’s look at some facts. NonCan we start with the goal of

making sure that the next generation of children is not born into such hardship and have equal opportunity in education and upward mobility?

Some have ideas that are not aligned with facts when it comes to opportunity and escaping the poverty cycle. Here are the three trains of thought: • I was not born with the ability to get out of poverty.

• My behavioral choices have no effect on me being in poverty or being able to escape the cycle.

• Institutionalized systems are impossible to overcome.

These three ways of thinking keep people stuck. If one has the attitude that they do not have what it takes for upward mobility, they put themselves into a victim mindset. If others think that their behavioral choices have no effect on their ability to succeed, they are not in line with all the social science that outlines behavior as the most dominant predictor of life success. If one laments that the institutional struggles to reach a goal are ingrained enough, it becomes an excuse to not reach one’s highest potential.

Certainly, it is not my intention to minimize struggles. I could never live in another person’s experience. What I can do is read, listen, learn and be inspired by stories of overcoming obstacles and hardships.

We absolutely need a local, state and national conversation about these issues. We need to talk about what it

As you

means to be born into hardship and how we help each other to overcome obstacles.

We all need to be committed to building and strengthening families. We need to help others and to hear the reality of their struggles. We need to be committed to the dignity, ability and worth of every person.

We need to be kind, empathetic, compassionate and caring.

We need to not look out only for ourselves but for those among us who need assistance and opportunity. We need to not be judgmental and critical.

We need to build a bridge to each other. We need to be good to each other so we can make this country great. Let’s start today!

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Greenwood Village’s Brent Neiser has made Next Avenue’s Influencers in Aging.

The activity-based KIDZ, or Kids in the Dementia Zone, at Littleton’s Highline Place is open to all children with relatives who suffer from dementia.

Courtesy of Anthem

The growing family of Alzheimer’s Anthem’s Highline debuts support group for kids with afflicted family members Necessity is often the mother of invention—but sometimes it’s the grandmother.

When Jodi Cornman found there was a dearth of resources to help children cope with their family members suffering from dementia, she started one herself.

“All I could find were books on the internet. I came up with this idea to start a support group,” said Cornman, community-relations director at Highline Place, a Littleton memory-care center.

Last month, less than six months later, KIDZ, or Kids in the Dementia Zone, was launched at Highline, a community within the Anthem family of memory-care facilities.

KIDZ is believed to be the first children’s oriented program of its kind—and with a recent spurt in early-onset diagnoses of Alzheimer’s, it may have come along just in time. The immediate impetus for KIDZ was a pair of 9-yearold twins whose 52-year-old father was quickly declining.

“This guy could run five miles last month and now he falls when he starts running,” Cornman said. “We kind of wanted to get out of the box because we’re seeing a younger and younger onset. I’ve had 49-year-olds in my community.”

The free program, currently for children in grades first through fifth, is open to anyone, whether or not they have a family member at Highline.

“They can have a grandparent in Mississippi, so it really doesn’t matter. It’s open to the whole community,” Cornman said, noting that the monthly meetings will soon expand into a second group for older kids, including teenagers up to 12th grade.

The series is being led by Lexanne Leonard, a firstgrade teacher for Cherry Creek Schools who created

the curriculum, Kathleen Gorman, a hospice pastor, and Jill Rocha, a qualityimprovement coach for Denver’s Early Childhood Council.

Cornman says KIDZ takes a mindful approach, mixing meditation-like exercises with tools for the participants to truly appreciate their loved ones in the moments they have with them.

“I call it stepping into their reality,” the organizer said. “If Mom thinks she’s at a hotel having lunch, that’s where you are. When you learn to do that, the stress level comes down so much.

You just learn to have fun with them again.”

Cornman, whose own stepmother suffered from Alzheimer’s, says the activitybased program includes kids creating “memory boxes,” “journaling” about their experiences and discussing their often-difficult feelings with the group. Parents are asked to stay outside so the young participants can talk freely about family dynamics. Eventually, Highline residents will also be incorporated into the experience, when appropriate.

Perhaps the most troubling topic of discussion, for family members of all ages, are those moments when the afflicted relative does not remember their child or grandchild.

“A couple of the kids got pretty emotional talking about their situation,” Cornman said. “It gave us all chills that these kids were so involved. They’re little kids, and they’re tired and they’ve been at school all day, and they were so emotionally involved.”

Even those children who did not want to come to KIDZ left with something special.

“I saw them afterwards and they had smiles on their faces,” Cornman said.

KIDZ meets on the third Thursday of each month, 5-6 p.m. Snacks are served.

RSVPs are appreciated by calling 303-703-3499. Highline Place is located at 6767 S. Broadway in Littleton. Highline also has similar support groups for adults. Visit anthemmemorycare.com for more information.

Next Avenue names its Influencers in Aging for 2017 Greenwood Villager Brent Neiser makes the list

Next Avenue, public media’s first digital publication dedicated to covering issues for people 50 and older, has released its third annual list of the top 50 Influencers in Aging, which includes advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts at the forefront of changing how we age and think about aging.

A local man, Brent Neiser, senior director of Strategic Programs and Alliances at the National Endowment for Financial Education, made the list, which was not ranked by order. Neiser is also a candidate for Greenwood Village City Council.

People were honored from each of the five areas that Next Avenue covers—health and wellbeing, caregiving, money and security, work and purpose, and living and learning.

This year’s Influencers in Aging list includes New York Times reporter Paula Span, whose work has brought broad visibility to issues facing older adults; Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life, which helps women rebuilding their lives after prison and author of a recent memoir Becoming Ms. Burton; Henry Cisneros, former secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and mayor of San Antonio, Texas, whose most recent work encourages housing and neighborhood design for “aging in place”; and Vasundhara Kalasapudi, founder and executive director of India Home, a nonprofit serving elderly South Asians in New York.

“Next Avenue is proud to honor these 50 people who are transforming aging in a time when this work is especially crucial,” said Next Avenue editorial and content director Shayla Stern. “More than 100 million Americans are over age 50 now, and as life expectancy increases it is impera-

tive that policies, housing, science, technology and culture all evolve to better serve our population. These honorees on our list of Influencers in Aging are on the leading edge of this revolution.”

For a complete list of honorees and further information about Next Avenue’s 2017 Influencers in Aging, visit nextavenue.org/showcase/ meet-next-avenue-influencersin-aging-2017.

Brent Neiser: Helping Older Americans Save for Retirement

Neiser, senior director of Strategic Programs and Alliances at the National Endowment for Financial Education, helped create MyRetirementPaycheck, an innovative consumer website designed to helping older Americans make sound financial decisions for their retirement and for all stages of life.

In addition to Neiser’s public-policy work at NEFE, his accomplishments include tes-

tifying before Congress, developing the first Personal Economic Summit in Washington D.C. to address financial illiteracy, working on financial advisory councils under two presidents, and winning the Financial Planning Association’s Heart of Financial Planning Award in 2010. Neiser was appointed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Consumer Advisory Board through 2020. He serves as the City of Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission.

If you could create change, one thing about aging in America, what would it be?

“Create a multigenerational ‘saving’’ culture where people confidently sequence and act on financial decisions in all stages of life. Decisions that help them handle financial shocks by saving for emergencies, college/ skills training, housing, debt management/reduction, entrepreneurial and retirement opportunities.”

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FLEURISH

Lone Tree Arts Center Guild President Susan Stiff, DCPA CEO Janice Sinden, gala emcee and auctioneer Doug Tisdale, Luella D’Angelo Chavez, vice chancellor for enterprise development, University of Colorado South Denver and Chris Bennett, CSU Global’s recruiting manager, enrollment.

Lone Tree City Councilmember Cathie Brunnick, City Manager Seth Hoffman, Mayor Jackie Millet and Councilmember Wynn Shaw.

Lone Tree Arts Center welcomes ‘The Company Men’

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f you haven’t heard of The Company Men, you have missed an exceptional uplifting experience. Under the

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leadership of Lone Tree Arts Center Guild President Susan Stiff, gala chair Tonya Fallows and Lone Tree Arts Center Executive Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson, an inspirational and creative, multi-faceted

Incoming Guild President Tonya Fallows, who chaired the gala with Pamela Schenk-Kelly, senior manager at Park Meadows.

gala was staged. Featured entertainment was by The Company Men, who began as a corporate entertainment group and exploded in popularity, bringing a signature throwback sound and a contemporary look,

giving them one of the widest demographic appeals of any touring act in the nation today.

In 90 minutes, they brought 70-plus classic and current songs from what they call “A Night of Hits,”

culminating with a patriotic segment that brought the audience to its feet.

“Our Lone Tree Arts Center Guild exists to raise money for the Lone Tree Arts Center,” said loyal supporter of the arts Susan Stiff.

Lone Tree Arts Center Executive Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson surrounded by The Company Men. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

Craig Hospital scores at 28th annual Kappa Book & Author evening Possibly one of the best evenings with just three curated authors, the Denver Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma presented the 28th annual Kappa Book & Author dinner and program at Palazzo Verdi.

The full event venue also featured walkabout food stations with carvings and savories in the adjoining Mangia Bevi. Preset sweets were offered at the dining tables.

Author Josh Chetwynd, formerly of USA Today, writes about pop culture and language and talked about his book Totally Scripted. Anne Hillerman from Santa Fe (Tony Hillerman’s daughter) discussed her book Spider Woman’s Daughter. New York Times Bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Jamie Ford, talked about his Love and Other Consolation Prizes.

After the author presentations that were sprinkled with personal stories and humor, book-purchase stations and signings were set up in the Madden Museum of Art. KKG has raised more than $1 million dollars for Craig Hospital.

“Craig is as much about education as it is about physical medicine,” said President & CEO Mike Fordyce, who shared remarkable success stories. “Bejing representatives who wanted to build a neuro-rehab facility there visited 12 facilities and said Craig was clearly the best!”

Second-year event chair Margaret Eckel, KKG Denver Alumnae Association President Carolyn Pierini, Barbara Goettelman, Susan Guest authors Jamie Ford, Anne Hillerman and Harned, Mary Pat Brennan, Jean Levitt and Jane Wiltshire—all past Book & Author chairs.

Josh Chetwynd.

Craig Hospital’s President & CEO Mike Fordyce, emcee and KKG Alum Patti Wallace Dennis (VP News at 9News, director of recruiting at Tegna), and Craig Hospital graduate and scholarship recipient Christian Eaves, who shared his amazing recovery journey at Craig.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Executive Director Beth Burkes, Joan Cohen and Foundation President Susanne Vander Heyden Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

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FLEURISH

Denver Zoo installs over 20 sculptures of artifical jack-o’-lanterns Sculptures preview DINOS! After Dark and Boo at the Zoo events The morning of Sept.

28, Denver Zoo installed more than 20 animal and dinosaur-shaped sculptures made from artificial jack-o’lanterns to celebrate its fall events, DINOS! After Dark and Boo at the Zoo, brought to you by your hometown Toyota stores. The sculptures, which will be lit up during DINOS! After Dark, include animals guests might see during an African safari, like a cheetah and zebras, and some they probably wouldn’t, like a stegosaurus and apatosaurus.

DINOS! After Dark are special, evening events based on the Zoo’s temporary exhibit, DINOS! Live at Denver Zoo, brought to you by your hometown Toyota stores, which features 21 of

Employees of the Denver Zoo install more than 20 sculptures for DINOS! After Dark and Boo at the Zoo events. the “terrible lizard” sculptures, 18 of which are animatronic, among the Zoo’s living animals. The exhibit ends its run on October 31.

DINOS! After Dark include adult-only nights on Thursdays and family-friendly nights on Fridays and Saturdays.

Adults-only evenings are Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with live

Jewish Family Service to honor Curtiss-Lusher, Zaitz at inaugural winter soirée’ Jewish Family Service of Colorado will honor Gay Curtiss-Lusher and Sam Zaitz at The Faces of JFS 2017 Winter Soirée, on Dec. 14 starting at 6 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street. This inaugural fundraiser will celebrate the diversity of JFS clients while benefiting the life-transformative work of the agency. Community members are invited to pay tribute to Gay Curtiss-Lusher, who will receive the Joyce and Kal Zeff Humanitarian Award, and Sam Zaitz, who will be honored with the inaugural Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award.

Co-chairs Jeremy Abelson, Barry CurtissLusher, Ben Lusher, and Stephanie Zaitz are leading a 42-person event committee.

To purchase tickets, visit jewishfamilyservice.org/Faces or contact Dawn Richard, development director, at 720.248.4605 or drichard@ jewishfamilyservice.org.

It’s fitting that Gay Curtiss-Lusher is receiving the inaugural Joyce and Kal Zeff Humanitarian Award. She is a humanitarian to her core, exemplified by a lifetime of giving back.

A long-time supporter of JFS, she is currently a volunteer with the JFS at the JCC program. Every weekday she serves seniors lunch and engages with them in activities and fun. Curtiss-Lusher has been in that volunteer role for the past 12 years and still looks forward to her daily shift.

“This program is so important to our seniors,” says Curtiss-Lusher.

“Not only do they get a nutritious meal, but they socialize and engage in a variety of activities. I’ve gotten to know them all.

They are such good people and I love seeing them together. I’m certain that I get more out of volunteering than they do from my presence.”

Curtiss-Lusher and husband Barry have been supporting JFS for decades. She served on the JFS Board of Directors in the 1990s and helped to resettle a Jewish Russian refugee family. More recently Curtiss-Lusher has served on two event committees.

Beyond JFS, CurtissLusher has been an ardent supporter of the Anti-Defamation League and has served on its regional board for years.

She been involved in two of ADL’s longest running programs: The CatholicJewish Dialogue and the Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program.

Barry recently completed his three-year term as the ADL national chair.

Curtiss-Lusher has a master’s in guidance and counseling from the University of Michigan, and has worked at a federal penitentiary, at a radio station, as a caterer, as a tour guide at the Molly Brown House, and spent many years working at Eddie Bauer.

Gay and Barry have been married for 42 years.

They have three grown children and three grandchildren.

music, animal encounters and more, visitors are sure to work up a thirst. Guests can purchase tickets to the event’s Beer Garden, where local breweries will offer samples of their favorite fall brews. Pricing is $17 for general admission and $25 for this Taster Ticket.

The Taster Ticket includes 10 samples from the Beer Garden, which will feature

several local breweries each week.

To add to the fun, guests are welcome to come in costume for the following themed evenings: • October 5: Bedrock Beasts and Beauties theme night • October 12: 80’s theme night • October 19: Rock Stars & Party Animals theme night • October 26: Halloween theme night All-age evenings are every Friday and Saturday Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

This version of DINOS! The event will have familyfriendly entertainment, such as pumpkin carving demonstrations, a selfguided scavenger hunt, a live fire show and more.

In addition, there will be candy the weekend of October 27-28. Pricing for non-members is $17 adult (ages 12-64); $14 senior; $12

children (ages 3-11); ages 2 and under free. Pricing for members is $11 adult; $ 9 senior; $ 7 children; ages 2 and under free.

The 33rd annual Boo at the Zoo event, presented by your hometown Toyota stores, will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on October 21-22 and 28-29. Over those two weekends before Halloween, young ghosts, goblins and princesses can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo. This event is included in the price of regular Zoo admission and is also presented in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado and Delta Dental of Colorado.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit denverzoo.org.

Cuvée’s “Flight to Luxury” fundraiser raises more than $1.2 million For Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver On September 15, guests at Cuvée’s “Flight to Luxury” fundraising event gathered in two private jet hangars at Centennial Airport to enjoy “Denver’s Ultimate Giving Experience.”

From live musical and dance performances to exceptional cuisine from the Mile High City’s top eateries, every activity and experience was curated to touch people’s minds and hearts, and inspire them to support the nearly 10,000 youth who rely on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver for social/ emotional support and educational opportunities.

Larry Mueller, Cuvée’s founder and CEO, came up with the idea of the fundraiser, an annual event in its 8th year, to “help kids make good decisions, get support and have a human connection.” As he opened the live auction he stated his reasoning behind supporting the charity, “Boys & Girls Clubs are a life-changing opportunity, and for many children it is a second home.”

Children from the Boys & Girls Clubs participated throughout the night. They lined the red carpet as guests moved through the event, holding up thank you signs, posing for photos and offering fist bumps and handshakes. Guests were deeply affected as they interacted with the children and learned about their lives and experiences.

The most emotionally charged moment of the night came during the football toss, when Peyton Manning, former Denver Broncos quarterback, threw signed footballs into the audience for donations of $5,000 to $10,000. An inspired and generous donor chose to give a young man from the club the opportunity to

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HOLIDAY EVENTS

Journey to the South Pacific 3D

Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28. Adultsonly evenings: Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Live music, animal encounters and more. Different themes each evening. Boo at the Zoo: Oct. 21-22 and 28-29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: denverzoo. org/dinos

Wild Africa 3D

Denver Zoo Guys and Ghouls Special Events

Pumpkin Festival and Glow at the Gardens

Oct. 13-15, Chatfield Farms, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. A day at the 10-acre pumpkin patch, including live music, face painting, pillow and horse-drawn hayrides. Oct. 18, 19, 25, and 26, Glow at the Gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens York St. location. Tickets: 720-865-3500.

Assistance League of Denver Holiday Season Grand Opening

Oct. 15, 12-4 p.m. “A Very Beary Holiday.” Handcrafted holiday decorations, gently used home decor, glittery holiday wear, wreaths, greens and decor, collection of stuffed bears. Fundraiser for philanthropic programs. Thrift Mart is located at 1331 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Info: 303-861-2122.

Eight-week Holiday Gift Guide in The Villager

Nov. 1-Feb. 28. Advertise your business for the holidays in The Villager, your locally owned community newspaper. Call 303-773-8313 and ask for your favorite advertising representative: Sharon, Linda, Valerie, Susan or Gerri.

South Suburban Halloween events

Through Oct. 31, Hole-O-Ween: Colorado Journey Miniature Golf will have all 36 holes decked out with glow-ball lighting and eerie decor. On Halloween night, the course closes at 6 p.m. Info: ssprd. org/Colorado-Journey Oct. 13, Spooktacular: The annual safe “trick or treat” family experience at Goodson featuring a little monster’s mansion, a haunted house, cookie walk, arts and crafts, face painting, trick or treat street, and carnival games for ages 12 and under. 5:30-8 p.m. $4 until 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 1; $6 beginning Oct. 2 and at the door. Free for 1 year and under. Sponsored by City of Centennial. Visit ssprd.org/Catalog.aspx?s

‘Spooktacular Halloween’

Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Musical performance, complete with costumes and stage decoration at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Pianist Nick Busheff and vocalist Nancy Stohlman perform classic Halloween favorites from movies, Broadway and popular culture, from Bach to Ozzy.

Now-Dec. 1, 11 a.m. and Noon. Takes you on a breathtaking adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua.

Now-Jan. 26. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Plunge into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures.

10035 S. Peoria St., Long Tree. Tickets: 303315-9444 or visit cusouthdenver@denver.edusouth denver.cu.edu All shows Wed.-Sunday only.

Free Queen City Jazz Band opening concert

Oct. 6, 25th Season of the Fine Arts Series at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Info: 303-794-6379 ext. 247.

Greenwood Village Monster Bash Fall Fest

Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. William McKinley Carson Park, 6060 S. Quebec St. Tickets required for Greenwood Village residents only. Tickets available Aug. 28-Oct. 4 at the Parks, Trails and Recreation counter at City Hall, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ID required.

Cherry Creek North Art Feast

Oct. 7, 3-7 p.m. A free walking tour of 10 art galleries plus select bites from Cherry Creek North’s restaurants. Partnering with Denver Young Artists Orchestra for musical entertainment. Guided art gallery tour begins at Fillmore Plaza (2nd Ave. and Fillmore St.) Visit CherryCreekNorth.com

After-Dark Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms

Oct. 6-28, The lights are out in Corn Maze and brave visitors can find their way through with only the light of a glow stick. This maze is not haunted. For hours and times, call 720-865-3552.

Tesoro Cultural Center’s 20 Summer Weekends

Oct. 6-8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Powwow dancing featuring artist Juan Lopez.

Oct. 13-15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Living History featuring artist CHAC.

‘This is Colorado’ statewide juried exhibition

Oct. 10-Nov. 2, Arapahoe Community College, in conjunction with the Heritage Fine Arts Guild exhibition at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC. The juror will be Colorado expressionist Lance Green.

Opening reception with light refreshments on Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. until 7 p.m.; closed on weekends. Info: leewasilikO@gmail.com.

Earthen Vessel Dinner

Heather Gardens Craft Fair

Oct. 12, Photographer John Fielder will be presenting photos from his latest book, A Colorado Winter, as well as sharing his own family dementia journey. Will also honor volunteers. Info: 720-974-3642.

Streets at Southglenn ‘Spooky Streets’

Town Hall Arts Center Presents Lannie Garrett

Oct. 20, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

2885 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora.

Oct. 20, 4:30-7:30 p.m. A free family event with face painting, balloon artists, dancing, caricaturists and magic shows. Come in Halloween costumes.

Parade of costumes, then go trick-or-treating at surrounding businesses. Bring canned food donation and receive a special Halloween-themed treat. Info: 303-539-7141.

Glow at the Denver Botanic Gardens

Oct. 18, 19, 26, 27, 5:30-9:30 p.m. York Street.

Luminaira-lined pathways wind through the Gardens to reveal larger-than-life pumpkin displays. Enjoy live music, free face painting, costume contest, scavenger hunt, crafts and LED circus performers.

Ghosts in Denver Botanic Gardens

Oct 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

York Street. Tour through the Gardens after dark and hear spine-tingling stories of the Gardens’ haunted history. $31. denverbotanicgarderns.org. Free for children 2 or younger.

Trunk or Treat

Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m. A safe, super fun, trick-ortreating event at Greenwood Community Church, 5600 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. Fifth grade and younger can come dressed up in their favorite costumes and go from car trunk to trunck collecting lots of free candy. Adults can wear costumes too. Candy, games, music and prizes. Info: 720-3813778.

Dia de los Muertos

Nov. 4, noon-8 p.m. Free at Denver Botanic Gardens. Day of the Dead Mexican holiday. A joyful tribute to the memory of family and friends who have passed away. Activities, crafts and exhibits for all ages.

Oct. 13 and 17, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15, 2 p.m. With Lannie’s quintet, “The Chick sings Frank,” A Tribute to Frank Sinatra. “The Errand Boys of Rhythm.”

Oct. 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 22, 2 p.m.“Great Women of Song from Billie To Bette.” A playlist made famous by some of the greatest women in music.

Tickets: 303-794-2787 ext. 5.

Littleton Symphony Orchestra concert season

Oct. 13, opening with “From the Ballet” at 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org or 303-933-6824.

Ballet Ariel’s season opens

Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, based on the beloved classic Jungle Book at Lone Tree Art Center.

Tickets: 720-509-1000.

Tesoro Historic Lecture Series

Oct. 15, 6 p.m. at The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. Ghosts of The Fort by Dr. Tom Noel.

Air Force Academy Falconaires

Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Cherokee Trail High School, 25901 E. Arapahoe Road. Free concert. Tickets available at 1st Bank locations on Arapahoe and Smoky Hill Roads.

Gates Garden Court Gallery exhibition

Through Nov. 5, Works by Pattie Lee Becker at York St. Botanic Gardens. Fine-line drawings and curious soft sculptures.

Chatfield Botanic Gardens Corn Maze

Through Oct. 29. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fees. Free for children 2 and younger.

Erinbird@botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3552.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Floral and Fowl: The Artwork of Extreme Weather 3D Film at South Denver Univ. of Colorado

Now-March 30. 1 and 3 p.m. The film takes you up close where few have gone.

Michael Warren and Darryl Trott

Through Sept. 30. Old South Frame and Gallery, 1588 S. Pearl St., Denver. Original paintings from private collection. Info: 303-715-3828.

Nov. 4, 12:30-1:10 p.m., check-in and pizza and 1:30-3:30 p.m., bowling and awards. Four bowling locations to raise money for Bessie’s Hope. Minimum $40 to participate. Call 303-623-1176.

CHAMBERS

Oct. 31, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Service Club Luncheon, Englewood Meridian, 3455 S. Corona St.

EVENTS

Crohn’s and Colitis Distinction Awards Dinner

Oct. 4, 50th anniversary at Cable Center for “A Night of Inspiration.” Info: distinctionawards.com.

Marijuana’s True Impact on Colorado

Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Join Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University to hear from law enforcement, education-action, medical, public policy and family-health experts who have experienced the effects of marijuana legalization firsthand.

Lively debate between Jeff Hunt and Robert Corry, top lawyer for cannabis industry. $15, includes lunch at Colo. Christian Univ. Event Center, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Purchase tickets by Oct. 2 to reserve a seat. Call 303-963-3424.

Life is Why We Ride

Oct. 7, 4-6 p.m. ride and 6-7:30 p.m. block party.

American Heart Assn. and American Stroke Assn. will host Cycle National, a relay-style stationary cycling event with 200 bikes at Tivoli Quad downtown. Info: mallory.guymore@heart.org Survivors of heart disease and stroke will participate. 303-801-4674.

CNI Lunch-n-Learn with Debra Bandstra

Oct. 9, Noon-1 p.m.“Boosting your Brain Power,” using simple cognitive therapy strategies for everyday activities. Will also discuss types of memory difficulties. Lunch provided by Swedish Medical Center.

RSVP: Mromsdahl@thecni.org or call 303-357-5449.

Open World Learning’s 12th annual gala and auction

Oct. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Honoring Jeffrey Tara with the Dean Abrams Leadership Award. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. Keynote Speaker: University of Denver Chancellor Rebecca Chopp. Tickets: visit OpenWorld Learning.org/gala-auction.

Fashion Show

Oct. 13 to benefit the Lone Tree Arts Center.

“Sparkle and Style Fashion Show. 11:15 a.m., Optional lunch at Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill, Park Meadows. 1:30 p.m. Fashion Show at Dillard’s, Park Meadows. Emcee, Jacqueline Millet, Mayor of Lone Tree. Tickets: 303-517-4831 or lonetreeartscenter guild.org

Englewood Block Party

Oct. 14, 3-9 p.m. 3400 Block of South Broadway.

Live music, beer garden, kids’ activities, food vendors and local business booths. Visit Englewood.gov for event details.

South Metro Denver Chamber: Business Leaders for Responsible Gov’t

Oct. 18, 7:30- 9 a.m., coffee and breakfast. “Our State Budget: Solutions for Change.” Panel discussion with state Sen. Jack Tate, Sen. Cheri Jahn, Rep. Leslie Herod and Rep. Cole Wist. Moderator: Joey Bunch.

South Metro Denver Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste. 342, Centennial.

Taste of Greenwood Village

Oct. 18. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for VIPs, 5:30 p.m. for general admission. Sponsored by DTC/Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce with major sponsor Stevenson Imports. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. More than 40 vendors signed up so far. Musical entertainment. VIP $109; general admission, $79. Benefiting Cherry Creek Schools Foundation.

Women of Distinction Thin Mint Dinner

Oct. 19, Girl Scouts of Colorado honors top women leaders at Denver Marriott Tech Center, celebrating 20 years. Event chairs are Maria Garcia Berry, Jean Galloway and Arlene Hirschfeld. Will honor all 426 Women of Distinction recognized since the program began in 1997. Tickets: 303-607-4833.

Wine in the Pines

Oct. 20 and 21. Oct. 20, winemaker’s dinner at Keystone Ranch, 6 p.m. Five courses expertly prepared by Keystone Ranch’s Chef Vincent D’Amato to complement select William Hill Estate Wine pairings.

Theme: Denim and Diamonds; Dressy denim only, please. Oct. 21, International Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting, 6 p.m. Keystone Conference Center. Enjoy smooth jazz featuring live musical entertainment

by MoDaZz, silent and live auctions, nearly 500 wines, sumptuous cuisine and irresistible desserts. Dress at the Jazz Festival is Black Tie/Formal or Cocktail attire.

Tickets: WineInThePines.org or call 303-691-9339.

Grapes and Hops to benefit ACC Foundation

ACC Foundation invites you to sip and savor at the eighth annual Grapes and Hops to Grads fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m., at Mike Ward Automotive, 1850 Lucent Court in Highlands Ranch.

General admission tickets for $65 include tastings of a variety of wines, beers, spirits and local fare.

VIP event is 5-6 p.m. $95 tickets include premium pours, passed hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, prizes, and a meet-and-greet with special guests, including emcee and auctioneer Libby Weaver, a former Fox31 news anchor; Mike Ward, Maserati dealership owner; and Diana Doyle, Arapahoe Community College president.

This year’s event will be even more of a “grape” time and is generously sponsored

by Mike Ward Automotive, Saunders Construction, Lido Wine Merchants, Jay’s Valet Parking, The Villager, Lyft, Colorado Business Bank, Express Employment Professionals, Nova Home Loans and Camp Bow Wow. Sample wines will be provided by Lido Wine Merchants. Enjoy tastings from craft breweries and distilleries such as Downslope Distilling, Rocker Spirits and 38 State Brewing Company, and delicious food from local restaurants, including the Alley, Littleton’s Viewhouse, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Harley’s

Colorado Uplift Guild Fashion Show and Membership Luncheon

Oct. 26, check-in, 10:30; program 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Advanced Leadership students will model the latest fashions from Evey K Fashionliner then shop in the Mobile Boutique. Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Dr. $48. Reservations: 720-244-2232 or jennifer@myers.bz or 720-341-7986 or carleen haselden@haselden.com

Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Annual Dinner

Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m. Grand Hyatt Denver. Honoring Norman Brownstein with Brownstein Hyatt Färber Schreck. $500 tickets at jccdenver.org/annualdinner.

Mothers of Multiples Workshop

Nov. 11, 1-5 p.m. Parenting Safe Children Workshop at Developmental Pathways, 325 Inverness Dr. South in Englewood. A one-day class empowering adults to keep children safe from sexual abuse presented by Feather Berkower, a licensed clinical social worker. RSVP: mothersofmultiples.com

Denver South Economic Development Partnership Annual Luncheon

Nov. 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. Global update with Katty Kay, World News America’s lead anchor. Register: denversouthedp.org/events. Info: Alex@denversouth edp.org.

Denver Go Red for Women Luncheon

Nov. 17, 11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. Heart Healthy Expo,1:30-3:00 p.m. Event chair: Jena Hausmann, president and CEO, Children’s Hospital Colorado. Tickets: sanya.andersen-vie@heart.org.

FREE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES

Free-Nutrition Classes at South Denver Cardiology

Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Free Heart Health nutrition class (Women and Heart disease.)

Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Free Heart h nutrition class (Eating Out on the Go.) Both classes at South Denver Heart Center and presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. To register: 303-744-1065.

Free-Educational Classes at South Denver Cardiology Oct. 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Anticoagulation Basics.) Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin.

Oct. 23, 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. “Diabetes, Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance.” Learn about Diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Taught by Susan Weitkunt, RD, CDE. Register: 303-744-1065 or southdenver.com

Hot Dogs to name a few. Uncorked Kitchen will be back with food samples and a demo station.

Show off you sport skills in the golfing simulator and putting green, and capture a fun moment with a Maserati selfie.

Valet parking and Lyft discount codes available.

A silent auction will benefit ACC scholarships. Sample items include a $50 gift card to Breckenridge Brewery, a signed basketball from Denver Nugget Will Barton, a oneyear membership to Denver Children’s Museum, a surprise getaway trip and much more. View online silent auction catalog at events.readysetauction.com/arapahoecommunitycollegefoundati/gh2g.

Multiple levels of sponsorship opportunities are still available. Details at bit. ly/2u5BXUW. All proceeds from the event will support the ACC Foundation to create public awareness and secure funding resources that provide financial assistance and broad-based community support for ACC’s students and programs.

Buy tickets at events.ready setauction.com/arapahoe communitycollegefoundati/ gh2g.

More information at Arapahoe.edu/GH2G. Follow on social media #GH2G. Call 303797-5881 or email foundation@ arapahoe.edu

FUNDRAISER

Colorado Myasthenia Gravis Walk

Oct. 8, 9 a.m. Cherry Creek State Park, Hobie Hill Shelter, Aurora. Register: 855-649-2557 or Info@ MGWalk.org

Butterfly Ball honors Doug Tisdale

Nov. 4. 6 p.m. American Cancer Society Hope Gala will raise money for cancer research. Mile High Station, 2027 Old W. Colfax Ave., Denver. Registration closes Nov. 2, RSVP: 720-524-5470 or mike.meyers@ cancer.org

Lenny Kravitz at Carousel Ball

Oct. 7, Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Gala Chair Dana Davis and Honorary Chairwoman Barbara Davis. High Hopes Tribute Award will be presented to Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake. Proceeds benefit Children’s Diabetes Foundation and Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.

Visit childrensdiabetesfoundation. org or 303-8631200.

Denver Dumb Friends League and Homeless Animals Fundraiser

Oct. 11, 4 p.m., Smashburger, Arapahoe and University. Portion of proceeds donated.

MEETINGS

Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. Public meeting for the I-25 PEL: Colorado Springs Denver South Connection.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock.

POLITICAL

Lincoln Club of Colorado celebrates 100th birthday with Picnic in the Park

Oct. 7, 12-3 p.m. at Washington Park. $5 per person plus, guests asked to donate desserts for purchase to benefit GOP candidates. E. Mississippi Ave. and S. Franklin St. Bring blanket or chairs. RSVP: 303-242-7570. Lori.horn@comcast.net.

SANCTUARY

Wellshire Presbyterian Church Events

Oct. 8. Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. 5:15 p.m. Oktoberfest themed dinner. Evening song begins at 6 p.m. RSVP for dinner to Kendal Mullins at kmullins@wpcdenver. org.

Oct. 28. Six Wellshire members have received training to help refugees learn English. The next training for in-home volunteer tutors is Oct. 28. Info: Margaret Bell at MEB5280@gmail.com

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Custom cabinets for a homework station

SUBMITTED BY BKC KITCHEN AND BATH With the new school year underway, it’s important to stay organized with a stressfree study zone in your home.

Children work best with structure and routine, so setting up a specific place for them to land after school for homework will help them achieve success in the coming year.

Dedicating a particular area for studying will not only improve your child’s focus, it will also serve as a drop-space for all things school-related and will help keep your student, and your home, organized.

Find your balance

Many families would

agree that juggling afterschool activities, homework assignments, meal preparation, and regular nightly routines is a daily challenge during the school year. Integrating a homework station into your kitchen, family room, playroom, or even under the staircase is a perfect way to handle daily tasks

while keeping an eye on your student’s activity and homework progress. Plus, a welldesigned study nook can double as storage for other kid-related items.

Keep it organized

While open shelves can be appealing, a desk area designed with custom cabinets will control clutter and give the space a more streamlined look. The key to functionality is organization; with organization comes better focus.

Allocating drawers for school supplies will help your child

get homework done without interruption. To give the area sufficient illumination without taking up valuable desk space with a lamp, install recessed lighting beneath the upper cabinets. Alterations and additions can be made down the road as your child grows.

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St. Mary’s Academy welcomes new president Bill Barrett

SUBMITTED BY KATHLEEN HOGAN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION ST. MARY’S ACADEMY The St. Mary’s Academy community formally welcomed new academy president Bill Barrett in a joyful and celebratory ceremony Aug. 19. The audience included current and former members of the board of trustees, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends.

Senior Mariah Horvath was the emcee and Pearl McGivney SL, Loretto Community president, offered the opening prayer. SAIMARAC, St. Mary’s Academy’s honor choir, entertained the audience by singing “Let the River Run.” Senior Idali Rodriguez, gave the student reflection saying, “No matter what time, what event, St. Mary’s Academy will al-

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LEGALS

FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0354-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 14, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Bridget F Bartelds and Robert B Allen Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5184059 Original Principal Amount $278,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,446.06 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 17, THE BUELL MANSION SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: Englewood, CO 80111.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 4/27/2017 AT RECEPTION NO. D7047176 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday,

COURTS District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 In the Interest of: Carlos Daniel Abarca Maravilla Petitioner: Rosible Elizabeth Abarca Morales and Respondent: Maricela Elizabeth Peraza Case Number: 17JV139 Division 35 Courtroom 35 Veronica Reyes, Esq. #41963 P.O. Box 404 Aurora, CO 80040 (720) 808-9417 veronicareyeslaw@gmail.com PETITIONER’S VERIFIED MOTION FOR PUBLICATION BY CONSOLIDATED NOTICE The Petitioner moves for an Order to serve the Respondent by the method checked above for the following reasons: 1. Petitioner has filed: Motion for Maternity.

2. Petitioner has been unable to locate an address for service and/ or complete personal service of the Respondent despite diligent efforts, as follows: Internet search: The name was invented. That person does not exist.

Other: The name was invented.

That person does not exist. I invented the name out of fear.

3. Respondent’s last known mailing address is as follows: Respondent does not exist.

4. Petitioner never met Respondent. Respondent does not exist.

I made up the name when I gave

11/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/7/2017 Last Publication 10/5/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/14/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-765546-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees› Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in The Villager First Publication: September 7, 2017

birth out of fear.

5. This action DOES NOT involve property located in the State of Colorado, in which the Respondent has an interest.

6. This involves issues relating to allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time) of minor children, in which the Respondent has an interest.

Published in The Villager First Publication: September 21, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Legal # 7629 ____________________________ District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 In the Interest of: Carlos Daniel Abarca Maravilla Petitioner: Rosibel Elizabeth Abarca Morales v.

Respondent: Carlos Mauricio Abarca Maravilla Veronica Reyes, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 404 Aurora, CO 80040 (720) 808-9417 veronicareyeslaw@gmail.com Atty. Reg. # 41963 Case Number: Division Courtroom PETITION FOR MATERNITY I, Rosibel Elizabeth Abarca Morales, Petitioner, ask this Court to find Petitioner to be the mother of the child named in this Petition, and state that: 1. Information about the Petitioner: Mother Date of Birth: January 6, 1997 Length of Residence in Colorado: 3 years Current Mailing Address: 82 Lansing City & Zip: Aurora, CO 80010 Home Phone #: 720.202.8908

Last Publication: October 5, 2017 Legal # 0354-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0380-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 25, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Mills H Ford and Elise Mallon Ford Original Beneficiary(ies) Imperial Lending, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset Backed Certificates, series 2005-SD1 Date of Deed of Trust September 20, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4169981 Original Principal Amount $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $192,393.57 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25 AND THE SOUTH 20.5 FEET OF LOT 26, BLOCK 2, BANK ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 555 E Eastman Ave, Englewood, CO 80113.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of

2. Information about the Respondent: Father Date of Birth: Unknown Length of Residence in Colorado: Unknown Current Mailing Address: Unknown City & Zip: Unknown Home Phone #: Unknown 3. Petitioner, is the biological parent of the following children: Maria Michelle Abarca Rivera 82 Lansing Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 SEX: F Date of Birth: 12/25/2012 Carlos Daniel Maravilla Abarca 82 Lansing Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 SEX: M Date of Birth: 01/06/2013 4. The Court has jurisdiction over the Petitioner.

5. The minor children live in this County.

6. Each party has a continuing duty to inform the Court of any proceeding in this or any other state that could affect the current proceeding.

7. I have NOT participated in ANY proceedings regarding the child as a party or a witness, or in any other capacity concerning the allocation of parental responsibilities including decision-making and parenting time with the child.

8. I DO NOT have knowledge of the ANY proceedings that could affect the current proceeding including, but not limited to proceedings relating to domestic violence or domestic abuse, enforcement of Court orders, protection/restraining orders, termination of parental rights, and adoptions.

9. The following people are not parties in this matter, but have physical custody of the child(ren) or claim rights of parental responsibilities, legal custody or physical

the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/21/2017 Last Publication 10/19/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/25/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-771873-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in The Villager First Publication: September 21, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Legal # 0380-2017 ____________________________

COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0384-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 25, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) CARA HOUK AND KURT HOUK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 26, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5054466 Original Principal Amount $255,290.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $249,138.78 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 5 AND 6, AND THE SOUTH 18 INCHES OF LOT 4, BLOCK 76, HARLEM, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4822 S GRANT ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided

in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/21/2017 Last Publication 10/19/2017 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/25/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013356 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in The Villager First Publication: September 21, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Legal # 0384-2017 ____________________________

custody, or visitation/parenting time with the child(ren) Identify name and address of those persons, if any. N/A

without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MARCOS GARCIA is set for October 23, 2017 at the hour of 1:30 p.m. in Division 14, 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.

10. Identify below the name and address of each person that the child(ren) has/have lived with over the past five years. Identify the relationship to the child(ren). N/A 11. I seek the following: • Determination that Petitioner is the MOTHER. • Order that the Birth Certificate be changed to show Petitioner as the MOTHER. • Allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time) be addressed.

12. Required Notice of Prior Protection/Restraining Orders.

Have any Temporary or Permanent Protection/Restraining Orders to prevent domestic abuse or any Criminal Mandatory Protection/ Restraining Orders (MRO) or Emergency Protection Orders been issued against either party within two years prior to the filing of this Petition? No. Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §19-4-105.5, provides that upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties for 120 days after its effective date, unless all parties consent to a modification of the temporary injunction. Either party may apply to the Court to modify the length of time the temporary injunction is in effect.

1. Both parties are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Both parties are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Both parties are restrained,

Petitioner acknowledges that he or she has read, and understands the terms of the automatic temporary injunction set forth in this Petition.

Published in The Villager First Publication: September 21, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Legal # 7630 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: SYDNI GARCIA Child, and concerning SARAH CASTLE and MARCOS GARCIA, Respondents, and concerning RUSSELL LOPEZ, Special Respondent.

Pax Moultrie, Atty. Reg. #: 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Phone Number: (303) 636-1895 pmoultrie@arapahoegov.com NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No: 17JV438 Division: 14 To The Respondents:

Linda Arnold #16764 for Pax Moultrie, Reg. #37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7686 ____________________________

CENTENNIAL CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 5 CONCERNING TRUCK ROUTES TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING A PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE PROVISIONS will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No.

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PAGE 20 | THE VILLAGER • October 5, 2017 — Continued from page 19 — 2017-O-17 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on October 16, 2017. /s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7687 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, October 2, 2017 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 1 CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADOPTION OF SECTION 8-1-110 DELEGATING CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES CONCERNING THE PLANNING AND OPERATION OF TRAFFIC TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 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, 303-754-3324.

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: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7688 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, October 2, 2017 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 5 CONCERNING TRUCK ROUTES TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING A PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE PROVISIONS 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, 303-754-3324.

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: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7689 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 1 CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADOPTION OF SECTION 8-1-110 DELEGATING CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES CONCERNING THE PLANNING AND OPERATION OF TRAFFIC TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2017-O-18 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on October 16, 2017. /s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7690 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO THE CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT REZONING CASE NUMBER LU-17-00232 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider a rezoning at 14603 E. Fremont Avenue, as more fully described below (the “Subject Property”), to change the zoning on the Subject Property from Industrial (I) to Business Park (BP50) under the City’s Land Development Code.

Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission will make a formal recommendation to

City Council (the “Council”) regarding the proposed rezoning.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider the rezoning.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearings referenced above.

The hearings will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted times and dates.

Further information concerning the proposed rezoning (Case No. LU-17-00232) may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3356.

SUBJECT PROPERTY: Arapahoe Road Industrial Park, Lot 3, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Total acreage of the portion of the parcel being proposed for rezoning: 10.42 acres, more or less.

Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7691 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE OCTOBER 23, 2017 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 12:00 p.m., Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, to consider an application for a new Beer & Wine Liquor License for Vinimix, LLC. dba Vinimix, 7338 S. Havana Street, Centennial, CO 80112.

The applicant is an LLC: Matthew Perrin 6710 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 by no later than October 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk September 28, 2017.

Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7692 ____________________________

GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PRO-POSALS FOR GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO The City of Greenwood Village invites proposals for: Greenwood Gulch Trail Undercrossing at Orchard Road Feasibility Study.

The scope of this project involves a feasibility study to explore options for increasing the height of the crossing, freeboard between the channel and trail, and lighting for the existing undercrossing. Professional services would include surveying, hydraulic modeling, structural analysis, geotechnical investigation, and electrical design.

Proposals will be received until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112. Request for proposals can be obtained from the City of Greenwood Village website at www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities or irregularities therein.

Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the consultant’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Legal # 7693 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 16 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER LANTZ AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 13 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WHEREAS, After studying various alternatives for the regulation of safety, privacy, nuisance, trespass, and related police power and zoning issues raised by unmanned aircraft, and taking into account the approaches adopted by cities across the nation, which include criminalizing or prohibiting the use of unmanned aircraft; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes legitimate concerns re-

LEGALS garding nuisance issues and safety of persons and property within a flight path; and WHEREAS, the FAA has declared it lacks the resources and willingness to investigate drone related accidents involving less than $500 worth of damage or injuries that do not require hospitalization; WHEREAS, public safety professionals have expressed significant concerns regarding the risks posed by unmanned aircraft to, and the difficulty of identifying drone operators who interfere with, public safety operations; and WHEREAS, in order to protect public health and safety, it is the City’s intent to regulate the conduct of persons who operate unmanned aircraft and not to regulate the flight of unmanned aircraft in the air.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. A new Article 13 to Chapter 9 to read Unmanned Aircraft. A new Article 13 to Chapter 9 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: Sec. 9-13-10 Definitions For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Careless shall mean without due regard.

Operate shall mean to fly, use, launch, land, employ or navigate an unmanned aircraft system through the air.

Reckless shall mean a person consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result will occur or that a circumstance exists Unmanned Aircraft shall mean an aircraft weighing less than 55pounds inclusive of payload and attached systems and components operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. This definition includes devices commonly referred to as drones, remote controlled aircraft, and model aircraft.

Sec. 9-13-20 Violations (a) No person shall cause an unmanned aircraft to be flown in a reckless or careless manner so as to endanger or cause reasonable risk of harm or actual harm to persons, property or any domestic animal or livestock. (b) No person shall cause an unmanned aircraft to be flown within a one mile radius of an open-air event in the City of Greenwood Village, this includes but is not limited to, concerts, recreational events, sporting events and other organized events that are likely to draw a crowd. Operations in connection with public outdoor events within the City may only be conducted by third parties with appropriate FAA approvals and with authorization by the City Manager. For purposes of this subsection, a “public outdoor event” shall include scheduled outdoor amphitheater events, any public park or recreational facility owned, scheduled or operated by the City of Greenwood Village, or any other location for which prior City authorization is required to conduct the event. (c) No person shall cause an unmanned aircraft to be operated in a manner that knowingly and intentionally interferes, or can be reasonably expected to interfere, with public safety operations being conducted by any law enforcement, fire department, medical or other emergency response agency. (d) An operator of an unmanned aircraft must have visual line of sight of the unmanned aircraft at all times. Visual line of sight means the unmanned aircraft must be visible at all times to the operator, using their own natural vision, including the use of standard eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Sec. 9-13-30 Exemptions This chapter shall not prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft by any city, state or federal government agency, including authorized third parties contracted by such agencies, for lawful purposes and in a lawful manner consistent with applicable city, state and federal regulations.

Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7694 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 17 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM GORDON AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING

A BUDGET AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES, AND AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, FOR THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI of the Charter of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, a budget for the various funds, departments, offices, and agencies of the City for the 2018 fiscal year was presented to the City Council; and WHEREAS, Section 11.07 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, requires that the City Council annually adopt an appropriations ordinance for the ensuing fiscal year; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said budget was held by the City Council on the 2nd day of October, 2017, pursuant to notice in the manner provided for in said Charter; and WHEREAS, after said public hearing, the City Council took said budget under advisement.

NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. The monies described in the proposed budget for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the 2018 fiscal year, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby adopted and appropriated for the funds and for the specific purposes set forth in said budget.

____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 19 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MIKLIN AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE 900 EAST BELLEVIEW LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, by adopting Ordinance No. 47, Series of 2001, the Greenwood Village City Council created the 900 East Belleview Local Improvement District for the purpose of financing the design and construction of a noise attenuating structure; and WHEREAS, the noise attenuating structure was completed some time ago and all amounts assessed against obligated residents have been paid; and

Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication

WHEREAS, a public hearing on the dissolution of the 900 East Belleview Local Improvement District was held on October 2, 2017, at which the City Council found that:

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER.

1. No person appeared to protest against or object to dissolution of the 900 East Belleview Local Improvement District;

/s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor

2. It is in the best interest of all concerned to dissolve the District; and 3. No outstanding indebtedness, obligations nor liabilities of the District exist.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS:

Section 2. That said budget and appropriations, as hereby accepted and adopted, are to be made public record in the office of the City Clerk and is to be open for public inspection during regular business hours.

Sufficient copies of this ordinance shall be available for use by the City Council and the public.

1. The 900 East Belleview Local Improvement District is hereby dissolved.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER.

/s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor

/s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor

ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7695 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7697 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE NO. 18 SERIES OF 2017

ORDINANCE NO. 20 SERIES OF 2017

INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM GORDON

2. Immediately following its effective date, the City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this ordinance with the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder.

INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORAN

AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE MILL LEVIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO FOR THE PURPOSE OF AD VALOREM TAXES IN THE 2017 FISCAL YEAR

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 22 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND CONSUMPTION

WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance which adopt budgets and provide annual appropriations for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the 2018 fiscal year;

WHEREAS, Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 17-1220, amending Colorado Revised Statute § 18-18-406 by prohibiting more than twelve marijuana plants to be grown, cultivated or produced on or in a residential property; and

WHEREAS, Section 11.08 of the Home Rule Charter requires that the City Council annually fix the amount of tax levy which shall be assessed upon each dollar of assessed valuation of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City and that said amount be certified to Arapahoe County; WHEREAS, the following mill levies are required to raise the revenue as specified in said budgets: City of Greenwood Village General Fund Mill Levy 2.932 mills NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. The mill levy for the ad valorem taxes for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado for the year 2017 is as follows: General Fund 2.932 mills Section 2. The General Fund mill levy is entirely for general operations of the City.

Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to certify the mill levies specified in Sections 1 hereof to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to prepare a certified copy of this Ordinance and to cause the same to be filed with the Division of Local Government of the State of Colorado.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7696

(5) It is unlawful to cultivate marijuana in a detached accessory structure that is greater than 50 square feet or more than 10 feet in height or in an attached or detached garage in an area that is greater than 32 square feet. Any garage or accessory structure used for the cultivation of marijuana, including all walls doors, and the roof, shall be constructed with a firewall assembly of Type X drywall meeting the minimum building code requirements for residential structures.

Other provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, a permit is required for an accessory structure used for growing marijuana and it must meet setback requirements of structures greater than 50 square feet. In no event may more than twelve marijuana plants be cultivated, grown or produced on a residential property.

WHEREAS, Greenwood Village has the power and authority to make and publish ordinances which are necessary and proper to provide for the safety and preserve the health of the inhabitants of Greenwood Village not inconsistent with the laws of this state; and WHEREAS, it is not inconsistent with the Constitution of the State of Colorado nor House Bill 17-1220 to pass legislation regarding the manner in which marijuana is cultivated within residential dwellings in order to assure the safety of the residents of the dwelling and the safety of the surrounding neighborhood; and WHEREAS, it is not inconsistent with the constitution of the state of Colorado to pass zoning legislation restricting the cultivation and consumption of marijuana to residential areas in a manner more restrictive than the state.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 16-22-140(b) (4) and (5) of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (b) Prohibitions regarding marijuana cultivation, manufacture, testing, consumption or retail sale.

(4) It is unlawful to cultivate marijuana inside a residential dwelling in an area exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet or exceeding a height of ten (10) feet. This limit applies regardless of the number of qualified patients or caregivers or persons otherwise allowed to possess and grow marijuana for personal use residing in the residence. The cultivation area shall be a single, locked area and shall not be accessible to anyone under the age of 21. In no event may more than twelve marijuana plants be cultivated, grown or produced on a residential property.

ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7698 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO: 21 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER BISHOP AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING DIVISIONS CONCERNING SPECIAL DISTRICTS WHEREAS, the City of Greenwood Village recognizes that special districts organized under Section 32-1-101, et seq., C.R.S., (the “Special District Act”) may, under circumstances approved by the City, assist in the financing and development of public infrastructure, assist in the provision of important public services; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that Business Improvement Districts (“BIDs) organized under Section 31-25-1101 et seq., C.R.S. assist commercial property owners in the financing and development of public infrastructure as well as management, marketing, and promotion activities; and WHEREAS, the City of Greenwood Village has previously authorized the creation of special districts and Business Improvement Districts within its corporate limits for the purpose of financing, construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, management, marketing and promotion activities in recognition that in addition to assisting property owners with development costs, such districts assist in the economic development of the City; and WHEREAS, while creation of such districts is authorized under state statute, the formation of a special districts under Titles 31 or 32, C.R.S. creates a long-term relationship between the City and the district which requires extensive review by staff and sometimes outside experts. City Council therefore desires to establish guidelines and criteria under which the City will consider applications for the formation and operation of special districts within the City; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this Article is necessary, requisite and proper for the administration of local and municipal matters under the City’s home rule powers granted by Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the City’s Home Rule Charter. The City Council specifically finds that the determination of whether to allow special districts to provide for the financing and development of public improvements and/or the provision of public services is purely a matter of local concern.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO: Section 1. The heading of Article 9 of Chapter 4 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code – Local Improvement Districts – is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE 9 Local Improvement Special Improvement Districts Division 1 Local Improvement Districts Section 2. A new division – Business Improvement Districts – is hereby added to Article 9 of Chapter 4 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code to read as follows: Division 2 Business Improvement Districts

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LEGALS — Continued from page 20 — Sec. 4-1-110. Purpose. (a) This Article establishes guidelines and criteria under which the City will consider applications for the formation of a Business Improvement District (“BID”). (b) The City reserves all the powers and authority granted to municipalities by Section 31-25-1101 et seq., C.R.S. The provisions of this Article shall be construed and applied to supplement the applicable provisions of §31-25-1201 et seq. and, to the extent provided herein, supersede conflicting provisions of said statutes pursuant to the home rule powers granted by Article XX of the Colorado Constitution.

Sec. 4-9-120. Application and fee.

(a) The organization of a BID shall be initiated by a petition filed in the office of the clerk of the governing body containing information required under §31-251201 et seq., C.R.S., as amended.

(b) A nonrefundable application processing fee of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) shall be submitted at such time as the petition is submitted. In addition to the processing fee, petitioners shall also deposit an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) with the city clerk on the date that the proposed operating plan and budget is filed which shall be used by the city to pay its reasonable consultant, legal and other fees and expenses incurred by the city in the process of reviewing and taking action on the operating plan. If at any time, the city’s reasonable costs related to review exceed the deposit, then the petitioner will promptly deposit with the city, as additional processing fees, all amounts the city deems necessary to reimburse it for any and all costs associated with review of the operating plan and budget, including the city’s internal costs, out-of-pocket costs (such as publication notices), and contracted administrative, legal, financial, and engineering consultants. Failure to make additional deposit(s) upon notification that such deposit(s) are necessary will cause the city to suspend further review and processing and, if the additional deposit is not provided within twenty (20) business days of the notification, will result in the proposed application being deemed withdrawn. Any portion of the deposit not used by the city shall be refunded to the petitioners within ninety (90) days following the date of city council’s written determination on the proposed service plan.

Sec. 4-9-130. Governance.

(a) Unless a board of directors consisting of no fewer than five eligible electors is established by ordinance, the City Council shall constitute ex officio the board of directors of the BID.

(b) If the City Council establishes a board of directors other than itself by ordinance, it may set such conditions, limitations, procedures, duties and powers under which the board may conduct its business. Such conditions and limitation may be in the form of a binding contract on the city and board and may include provisions requiring the dissolution of the board after a specified time or event and replacement of the board for a violation of this chapter.

Sec. 4-9-140. Operating plan and budget. (a) No BID may issue bonds or assess any fees or taxes unless the city council approves an operating plan and budget for the district. In addition to any additional information the city may require, the operating plan or budget shall specifically identify the following: (1) The dollar amount of any anticipated financing, including capitalized interest, costs of issuance, estimated maximum rates and discounts and any expenses related to the issuance of any debt; (2) A detailed repayment

plan covering the life of any proposed debt, including the frequency and amounts of all district revenues expected to be collected from all sources; (3) The total maximum authorized debt for the district; (4) A list and written explanation of potential risks of the financing; (5) The estimated operations and maintenance budget for the district; (6) The projected mill levies of the district required to service any debt and to provide the public services and other activities for which the district was formed, and a statement that the BID shall not issue any debt in any amount which exceeds the maximum debt limit set forth below, which shall be the maximum dollar amount of debt which the BID may issue, including reimbursement of advances for district organization, operation, and capital expenditures. (b) The BID’s debt service mill levy authorization shall not exceed 45 mills and shall be subject to the following additional restrictions: (1) the maximum debt service mill levy shall cease when debt issued by the BID is no longer outstanding; (2) the maximum debt service mill levy shall not be imposed for more than forty 40 years after the year of initial imposition, except in the case of refinancing or refunding existing debt at lower rates. (c) The BID’s operational mill levy authorization shall not exceed 10 mills. (d) The BID’s combined maximum debt service mill levy and maximum operational mill levy shall not, combined, exceed a maximum debt limit of 55 mills, with allowance for adjustments in future years to reflect changes in the residential assessment ratio. (e) The maximum interest rate on any debt of any type issued by the BID shall not exceed twelve percent (12%). (f) The maximum underwriting discount shall not exceed two percent (2%). (g) BID operating plans and budgets must be submitted to the city for review by September 30 of each year. All of the business records of the district shall be considered public records, as defined in section 24-72-202 (6), C.R.S., and shall promptly be made available to the city upon request. For the purposes of this section, the business records of the district shall not include the business records of the owners of property in the district. (h) The city council shall approve or disapprove the operating plan and budget within thirty days after receipt of such operating plan and budget and all requested documentation or supplementation relating thereto, but not later than December 5 of the year in which such documents are filed. Thereafter, the services, improvements, and financial arrangements of the district shall conform so far as practicable to the operating plan and the budget. (i) The operating plan and the budget may be amended by the district with the approval of the city council in substantially the same manner as the process for formulating the operating plan and budget for each year. (j) A separate intergovernmental agreement between the city and BID may be required to enforce the terms and conditions of the operating plan.

Sec 4-9-150. Public hearing.

(a) Upon receipt of a complete petition, a public hearing on an ordinance regarding the proposed BID shall be set not less than twenty days nor more than forty days thereafter.

(b) Notice of the date

and time of the hearing shall be published in the local newspaper along with notice of the petition, the proposed service area boundaries, and proposed improvements and services twenty (20) days prior to the hearing.

(c) Notice shall also be mailed by first-class mail to each property owner within the service area and boundaries of the propose district pursuant to the tax records of the county.

(d) In addition to time and place of the hearing, the notice shall contain a description of the proposed service area, boundaries, improvements, and services.

Sec 4-9-160. Net effective interest rate.

No privately placed debt will be approved by the city unless the BID has obtained the certification of an external financial advisor that the net effective interest rate (as defined by C.R.S. §32-1-103) to be borne by the debt does not exceed a reasonable current taxexempt or taxable interest rate, as appropriate, using criteria deemed appropriate by such advisor and based upon such advisor’s analysis of comparable high yield securities, and that the structure of the debt is reasonable considering the financial circumstances of the district.

Section 3. A new Division – Special Districts – is hereby added to Article 9 of Chapter 4 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code to read as follows: Division 3 Special Districts Sec. 4-9-210. Purpose (a) This Article establishes guidelines and criteria under which the City will consider applications for the formation of special districts under Title 32, C.R.S. (b) The City reserves all the powers and authority granted to municipalities by Section 32-1101, et seq., C.R.S., (the “Special District Act”). The provisions of this Article shall be construed and applied to supplement the applicable provisions of the Special District Act and, to the extent provided herein, supersede conflicting provisions of said statutes pursuant to the home rule powers granted to municipalities

by Article XX of the Colorado Constitution. (c) This Article shall govern the processing, review and consideration of service plans for new districts which have not received approval from the City prior to the effective date of this Article. This Article shall also govern the process for any service plan amendments required to be undertaken by any district which has an approved service plan on the effective date of this Article.

Section 4-9-220. Application and fee (a) The creation of a Title 32, C.R.S. special district requiring the approval of the Greenwood Village City Council shall be initiated by submission of a petition and service plan fulfilling the requirements of 32-1-202(2), C.R.S., as amended. (b) The petition shall be accompanied by a letter of intent which shall include the following: (1) The type of special district being proposed; (2) A detailed summary of the public improvements proposed to be financed by the special district, including estimated construction costs, expected phasing of such public improvements and an overview of operational and maintenance costs for any such public improvements not expected to be dedicated to the city or other governmental entity for ownership and maintenance; (3) A detailed summary of proposed public services to be provided by the special district; (4) A description of the real property proposed to be included within the boundaries of the special district and the current total ad valorem property tax mill levy imposed against such real property on the date the letter of intent is submitted; (5) A detailed financing plan showing how the proposed special district plans on financing the public improvements and public services, including a projection total mill levy of the proposed special district for both debt service and operational requirements for a minimum twenty-year period or as needed to amortize any bonds following the formation of the special district, and an analysis of any fees or charges to be imposed within the special district during this same period; (6) A detailed justification of the reasons petitioners are seeking formation of the special district and an explanation of why other alternative forms of financing may not be available; (7) A detailed analysis of the possibility for inclusion into or consolidation of any proposed relationships with adjoining or overlapping special districts; and (8) A proposed timeline for

special district creation. (c) A nonrefundable application fee of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) processing fee shall be submitted to the city clerk at such time as the service plan is submitted. All checks are to be made payable to the “City of Greenwood Village.” In addition to the processing fee, petitioners shall also deposit an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) with the city clerk on the date that the proposed Service Plan is filed which shall be used by the city to pay its reasonable consultant, legal and other fees and expenses incurred by the city in the process of reviewing and taking action on the Service Plan. If, at any time, the city’s reasonable costs related to Service Plan review exceed the deposit, then the petitioner will promptly deposit with the city additional amounts the city deems necessary to reimburse it for any and all costs associated with review of the Service Plan and processing, including the city’s internal costs, out-of-pocket costs (such as publication notices), and contracted administrative, legal, financial, and engineering consultants. Failure to make additional deposit(s) upon notification that such deposit(s) are necessary will cause the city to suspend further Service Plan processing and, if the additional deposit is not provided within twenty (20) business days of the notification, will result in the proposed Service Plan being deemed withdrawn. Any portion of the deposit not used by the city shall be refunded to the petitioners within ninety (90) days following the date of City Council’s written determination on the proposed service plan.

and maximum operational mill levy shall not, combined, exceed a maximum debt limit of 55 mills, with allowance for adjustments in future years to reflect changes in the residential assessment ratio.

Section 4-9-230. Service Plan

(j) In the case of a new subdivision, the Service Plan shall include a form of agreement with any homeowners’ association created in connection with the subdivision, delineating any responsibilities and rights of one to the other.

(a) The Service Plan shall comply with the requirements of the Special District Act. (b) In addition to requirements of the Special District Act, the financial plan must include the following: (1) The dollar amount of any anticipated financing, including capitalized interest, costs of issuance, estimated maximum rates and discounts and any expenses related to the organization and initial operation of the district; (2) A detailed repayment plan covering the life of any proposed debt, including the frequency and amounts of all district revenues expected to be collected from all sources; (3) The total maximum authorized debt for the district; (4) A list and written explanation of potential risks of the financing; (5) The estimated operations and maintenance budget for the district in its first budget year, and at full build out of the anticipated residential and commercial development within the boundaries of the district; (6) The projected mill levies of the district required to service any debt and to provide the public services described in the service plan, and a statement that the special district shall not issue any debt in any amount which exceeds the maximum debt limit set forth below, which shall be the maximum dollar amount of debt which the special district may issue, including reimbursement of advances for district organization, operation, and capital expenditures; (7) The current total ad valorem property tax mill levy imposed against the real property within the district on the date the service plan is submitted; and (8) The projected total ad valorem property tax mill levy on the real property within the district during the life of any proposed debt of the district. (c) The special district’s debt service mill levy authorization shall not exceed 45 mills and shall be subject to the following additional restrictions: (1) the maximum debt service mill levy shall cease when debt issued by the special district is no longer outstanding; (2) the maximum debt service mill levy shall not be imposed for more than forty 40 years after the year of initial imposition, except in the case of refinancing or refunding existing debt at lower rates when (i) the special district’s board of directors comprises entirely residents living within the special district and (ii) the residential board has voted in favor of refinancing or refunding alreadyoutstanding debt which refinancing or refunding extends the term of the already outstanding debt. (d) The special district’s operational mill levy authorization shall not exceed 10 mills. (e) The special district’s combined maximum debt service mill levy

(f) The maximum interest rate on any debt of any type issued by the district shall not exceed twelve percent (12%). (g) The maximum underwriting discount shall not exceed two percent (2%). (h) The Service Plan shall contain language stating that the district shall not exercise the power of eminent domain or dominant eminent domain unless prior written approval is granted by City Council. (i) The Service Plan shall contain language that the district shall be responsible for submitting an annual report to the City Manager’s Office no later than December 1 of each year following the year in which the Order and Decree creating the special district has been issued. The annual report shall include the following: (1) The adopted annual budget for the next fiscal year.

(2) Boundary changes made or proposed to the special district’s boundary as of December 31 of the prior year.

(3) Intergovernmental Agreements with other governmental entities, either entered into or proposed as of December 31 of the prior year.

(4) Audited financials from prior year.

Section 4-9-240. Public Hearing (a) A public hearing shall be scheduled at a regular City Council meeting in order to take formal action on a resolution regarding the proposed service plan. Public notice regarding the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at least twenty (20) days prior to the scheduled hearing date. (b) The City Clerk shall also cause notice of the hearing to be mailed at least twenty (20) days prior to the hearing to: (1) The owners of record of all property within the Title 32 special district proposed boundary; (2) The Division of Local Government in the Department of Local Affairs; and (3) The governing body of any municipality or special district which has levied an ad valorem tax within the next preceding tax year, and which has boundaries within a radius of three (3) miles of the proposed special district’s boundaries.

Sec. 4-9-250. Net effective interest rate.

Prior to the issuance of any privately placed debt, the Title 32 special district shall obtain the certification of an external financial advisor that the net effective interest rate (as defined by C.R.S. §32-1-103) to be borne by the debt does not exceed a reasonable current tax-exempt or taxable interest rate, as appropriate, using criteria deemed appropriate by such advisor and based upon such advisor’s analysis of comparable high yield securities, and that the structure of the debt is reasonable considering the financial circumstances of the district.

Sec. 4-9-260. Notice to taxpayers.

Upon creation of the special district, the Petitioner and any developers of or builders on the property located within the special district will provide written notice, via certified mail, return receipt requested, to all persons who purchase or contract to purchase property in the special district from the Petitioner or any developer or builder, which notice discloses the maximum mill levy, as well as a description of the special district’s authority to impose and collect rates, fees, charges or exactions.

The form of notice shall be filed with the city clerk prior to the issuance of debt by the special district. All promotional, marketing, and sales information shall display the notice, equal in size and font to all other pertinent information as to debt, taxes, rates, fees, and exactions, and this information shall further be recorded in the real estate records of the county with the order of the court creating the special district.

Sec. 4-9-270. Violation.

A violation of any of requirements of this chapter shall be deemed to constitute a material modification to the approved Service Plan or amendments thereto and the city shall be entitled to all remedies available under state and local law including enjoining such action of the special district.

Sec. 4-9-280. Intergovernmental

agreement.

An intergovernmental agreement between the Title 32 special district and the city as provided for in Section 29-1-203, C.R.S., may be required by the city in order to allow for enforcement of the obligations set forth in the Service Plan.

Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7699 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Mansfield Heights Water and Sanitation District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado at 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2017 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced special meeting of the Board of Directors. Copies of the proposed 2018 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2018 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.

Dated: September 26, 2017

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, LLC, District Manager Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7683 ____________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) for the ensuing year of 2018, and a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the Board for the current year of 2017. Copies of such proposed budgets have been filed in the office of SEMSWA at 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of SEMSWA to be held at 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado on October 18, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. Any interested property owner within SEMSWA’s boundaries may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budgets.

Published in The Villager Published: October 5, 2017 Legal # 7684 ____________________________

MISCELLANOUS PUBLIC NOTICE HealthSource of DTC located at 5105 DTC Pkwy, #305 in Greenwood Village has a retention period for medical records of (7) years past the last encounter date. Medical records with a last encounter date of October 1, 2010 or earlier will be destroyed on December 1, 2017. Anyone wishing to request their original medical records must call (303) 290-0022 prior to the destruction date.

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Legal # 7664

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Arapahoe Philharmonic conductor represents Denver on world stage Arapahoe Philharmonic Music Director Devin Patrick Hughes was selected from among hundreds of conductors around the world to compete in the 2017 Solti International Conducting Competition in Budapest and Pécs, Hungary.

Maestro Hughes has brought the Arapahoe Philharmonic to new artistic heights and community engagement over the past five seasons, and is highly regarded for his exhilarating score interpretations, advocacy for music accessibility, innate passion, and entrepreneurial vigor.

In addition to his work with the Arapahoe

Philharmonic, Hughes concurrently serves as Music Director of the Boulder Symphony and Denver’s Civic Youth Orchestra. In 2010 he was the only American selected with eleven other conductors worldwide to compete in the Toscanini International Conducting Competition in Parma, Italy, in honor of the famed Maestro of the New York Philharmonic and La Scala, Arturo Toscanini. Hughes performed as a conducting fellow at the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen and has conducted orchestras across North America and Europe.

Joe Docksey, former Denver Brass principal trumpeter, will be making his return as Denver Brass’s guest conductor.

Denver Brass announces three world premieres When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.

Where: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Ave., Denver Guest Artists: Steve Wiest, Grammy-nominated trombonist; Joe Docksey, guest conductor; Darren “DJ DKO” Kramer, electronics For 37 seasons, Denver Brass has continued to be one of the longest enduring and most endearing arts groups in Colorado. How do they do it?

“It’s all about staying relevant and changing with the times, while staying true to our roots,” said Kathy Brantigan, president and founder of Denver Brass.

Denver Brass’s season premiere concert, “Brass Quest,” will greet audiences with a new look and new sound. In addition to the warmth and

excitement that fans expect, Denver Brass will also be debuting new music and creative electronic artistry.

Right out of the gate, you will hear the debut of three world premieres. The October season opener starts with The Alliance Suite, composed and performed by Grammynominated jazz composer and trombonist Steve Wiest.

Wiest is known worldwide for his fresh, cutting edge writing and extroverted virtuoso trombone playing.

A self-proclaimed “sci-fi nut,” The Alliance Suite is like a movie score without the movie. It tells the story of kings, princesses and evil conquerors from far-off alien worlds. You’ll need to attend the concert to learn the plot and hear the ending.

They will also be premiering two more new pieces, both featuring electronic brass transformations. Sonic Tonic for Brass & DJ, composed and

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performed by Darren “DJ DKO” Kramer, will highlight Denver Brass’s new creative vision and digital enhancements. Quest for the Golden Blade of Truth and The Hunt for the Beast Beyond the Wall, composed by Andrew Wolfe, longtime Denver Brass trombonist and composer, will take fans on a journey to another age, telling a story of intrigue and adventure.

In addition to all the debuts, Joe Docksey, former Denver Brass principal trumpeter, will be making his return as guest conductor.

Audiences should also look for fan favorites including Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Ravel’s Bolero, and “Berceuse & Finale” from Stravinsky’s The Firebird.

More information can be found at denverbrass.org and tickets can be purchased at newmantix.com/denverbrass or by calling 303-832-HORN (4676).

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From a high-octane cast led by Brendan Gleeson and Harry Treadaway to the bone-deep dread that soaks each scene, Audience Network’s layered, haunting take on Stephen King’s tale of an ex-cop’s hunt for a madman continues to drive us wild.

Cheers to To Tell the Truth for keeping it in the family. As much as we love host Anthony Anderson, we cannot lie. The best thing about ABC’s reboot is his mama Doris’s hilariously honest asides as the show’s scorekeeper.

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Jeers to Amazon for canceling The Last Tycoon. Listen, we get it. The period drama about Hollywood in the ‘30s was pricey and maybe not the hugest hit for the streaming site. But it is never OK to take Matt Bomer away from our screens. We’re still mad at USA for ending White Collar ... and they didn’t even charge us for a Prime membership!

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Jeers to the Bachelor in Paradise dudes for being dawgs.

During the season finale’s reunion, it was revealed that Robby, Daniel and Dean all did wrong by the ladies they left Paradise with, making us wonder if the free vacation is worth all the ugliness we saw from these hotties.

With regard to the Emmys, whether someone is pro-Trump or anti-Trump, they should be able to admire a clever political barb when it’s offered. But don’t you feel that TV as a mass medium is shooting itself in the foot by being overwhelmingly one-sided? When you’re worried about maintaining your audience, why alienate half of it on television’s showcase event? –Rick

I figure that my politics (while hardly a secret, and you can probably figure out my leanings from my taste in television—which is the real point of this column) is no one else’s business, though I also don’t buy the argument that the Emmys’ flat ratings have that much to do with the political humor dished out during the show. (More likely, the masses would rather watch football than a self-congrat-

ulatory ceremony honoring shows in which they’ve no rooting interest.)

Of course, I often hear from those who wish Hollywood types would exercise more discretion at events like these, but in this case, and this year in particular, there’s no avoiding the fact that, as Stephen Colbert joked, the president is and has been the biggest of TV stars (with an opinion on the Emmys from his past as a blustery Apprentice also-ran), and whatever one’s value system, or lack thereof, he’s a ripe object for satire and comment and can give as good as he gets, for better or worse.

To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com.

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‘Battle of the Sexes’ not a smash, but definitely a winner

BY PAUL HALL Although I was only a pintsized version of myself in 1973, I heard about the battle that had the country’s attention and knew the sides being drawn. In the new film Battle of the Sexes, the men are pitted against the women as that battle—the memorable tennis match—plays out at the Houston Astrodome.

Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was successful on the men’s tennis circuit. Now, over 50 years old, his time on the court is spent hustling the men who challenge him. If there’s money on the line, he wants it and will do anything to get it.

Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) has just become the first woman in the history of tennis to earn more than $100,000 in one year playing the game she loves. She is at the top of her game, holding the No. 1 ranking in the sport.

King has one complaint: The pay disparity in the game.

She believes she can do better and bands together with her

manager Gladys Heldman (Sarah Silverman) and several of the top women in professional tennis to set sail into uncharted waters, forming their own tennis circuit.

Before the tour starts, King meets hairdresser Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough). This chance meeting will be crucial in helping King understand the person she is

and learning to express herself. Barnett’s presence lifts a weight that had been planted firmly on King’s shoulders and helps her grow fully into the woman she desires to be.

Meanwhile, Riggs still dreams of the big payday. He takes on the role of the perfect villain as the male chauvinist who wants to show the dominance of his gender. Courting

King at every turn, Riggs tries pushing every button, continually suggesting they play an exhibition match against each other.

One day, King finally gives in. And thus starts an intense press run-up to one of the most memorable sporting events that the world has experienced.

Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris were the team behind Little Miss Sunshine, and their ability to mix comedy with dramatic subject matter comes through like a ray of light. Couple their talents with a cast including Stone, Carell, Riseborough and others, and you have a matchwinning formula. Riseborough is a revelation as Marilyn. She brings a conflicted, yet loving, personality to life, someone who only wants to help.

My chief complaint is although it is a two-hour film, it just scratches the surface of the complex pieces of this puzzle. From Riggs’s past successes on the court to the relationship he forged with King,

there seems to be substantial details left out of the film. And while we witness the centerpiece match in adequate depth, the epilogue is all that remains to springboard into King’s future efforts to solidify equal pay and LGBTQ rights. But a feature film’s length can’t show off the depth of what was at play with each lob and volley.

Not a smash, but definitely a winner, this film will stick with me, and it should make any viewer appreciate Billie Jean King more than ever.

Two people from different backgrounds do battle and ultimately discover a mutual respect for each other, despite the public discourse. Seems to me a lot of people, on every level and every side, could learn a thing or two from these individuals.

Paul’s Grade: B+ Battle of the Sexes Rated PG-13 Stars: Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

One-hit wonders: The song is remembered, but do you remember the artist?

BY ERIC KOHANIK ReMIND MAGAZINE The music world is brimming with “one-hit wonders,” performers who deliver a big hit and then seem to go nowhere. Here are some of the top one-hit wonders, and where they are now:

Baha Men / “Who Let the Dogs Out”

It has been featured in several movie soundtracks and is often used to arouse sports fans in stadiums and arenas. “Who Let the Dogs Out” was the first hit for a Bahamian group called the Baha Men. Released in 2000, it caught on quickly and ended up winning the prize for Best Dance Recording at the 2001 Grammy Awards. As for the Baha Men, they have recorded other songs for movies, but they still ride the wave of this hit.

Vanilla Ice / “Ice Ice Baby”

The 1990 release of “Ice Ice Baby” turned rapper Vanilla Ice into a hip-hop phenomenon. Things cooled off, though, with none of his subsequent

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Hailed for bringing hip-hop to a mainstream audience, “Ice Ice Baby” continues to be his signature single.

Nena / “99 Luftballons”

Singer/songwriter Nena and her band became a newwave sensation in 1983 with “99 Luftballons,” which enchanted Germany before finding worldwide popularity. Although an rendition, English-language “99 Red Balloons,” surfaced afterward, many preferred the original. After the band broke up, Nena embarked on a solo career and still performs today.

But “99 Luftballons”/”99 Red Balloons” remains her only hit on the English-language music scene.

Los Del Río / “Macarena”

Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones formed a duo called Los del Río in 1962, performing in flamenco lounges across Spain. It wasn’t until 1993 that they came up with “Macarena.” Initially released in Spain, it eventually went international. “The Macarena” also became a catchy dance

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Soft Cell / “Tainted Love”

British singer Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball became a synth-pop duo called Soft Cell in 1977. After several go-nowhere singles, they found a song written by Ed Cobb that had been recorded in 1965 by American singer Gloria Jones.

Using a different arrangement, a slower rhythm and synthesizers, the Soft Cell version of “Tainted Love” was released in 1981, becoming a hit in Britain and the U.S. Soft Cell disbanded in 1984, but the duo’s rendition is still popular.

Dexys Midnight Runners / “Come on, Eileen”

This British pop band chalked up several hits in the U.K. during the 1980s. It was a different story in the U.S., where the band’s 1982 single, “Come on, Eileen,” was its only success. The group broke up in 1987, but lead vocalist Kevin Rowland managed to reinvent the band with new performers and a new name: Dexys. Its one-

hit-wonder status in the U.S. remains intact.

Carl Douglas / “Kung Fu Fighting”

When Jamaican-born singer/songwriter Carl Douglas came up with “Kung Fu Fighting” in 1974, he created an iconic disco fixture that topped the charts in Britain and the U.S. Although Douglas did come up with other Top 40 singles in Britain, he is still only known in the U.S. for this one.

Billy Ray Cyrus / “Achy Breaky Heart”

Although he has released 14 albums and 44 singles, Billy Ray Cyrus is still primarily known for his 1992 hit, “Achy Breaky Heart.” Well, that and maybe the fact that he is also the father of Miley Cyrus.

Lou Bega / “Mambo No. 5”

German-born Lou Bega began as a rapper and hip-hop artist. Influenced by Latin music while in Miami, Bega returned to Germany to come up with his first single in 1999.

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Patrick Hernandez / “Born to Be Alive”

After it was released in 1978, French singer/songwriter Patrick Hernandez’s “Born to Be Alive” became a staple on disco playlists. Hernandez tried to capitalize on it with a couple of follow-ups that instead crushed his career. As for this song, it continues to resurface at weddings, as well as on soundtracks for movies, TV series and commercials.

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A tasty—and tasteful—affair

Englewood paints the town on Saturday, Oct. 14, for South Broadway’s first Block Party, 3-9 p.m.

Taste of Greenwood Village returns for its just desserts

There is always at least one way to tell how well the Taste of Greenwood Village is going down. Check and see if John Herbers is having a good time.

If the event’s planning committee has made the right calculus in balancing people, food and space, and sponsorships and restaurants have been well nurtured, Herbers’s brow will be free of sweat and his wine glass will be half full in more ways than one.

“I’m going to really enjoy the Taste this year,” the CEO of the DTC/Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce said last week.

“The committee has all the right people in all the right seats and it’s not their first rodeo. It is really cool.”

Since its inception in 2001, the Taste of Greenwood Village has digested into becoming metro Denver’s premier event of its kind. Tasteful aficionados say the Denver Tech Center staple is in a class of its own, with only Aspen Food and Wine Classic as comparable.

“The vision for the event is really to create a spotlight for all the great restaurants that we have in and around the Denver area and to match them up with a very nice event with entertainment and wines from around the world,” said Herbers, who has overseen the event for the last eight years.

“It’s just a big party and a blast to attend.”

This year’s Taste will again return to Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. on Wednesday, Oct. 18. VIP ticket admission begins at 4:30 p.m. General admission is at 5:30 p.m. The evening of food, spirits and live music comes to an end at 8 p.m.

More than 60 restaurants—from the south corridor’s Del Frisco’s and Jing to downtown’s Capital Grille and Ocean Prime—are slated to fill the 12,000-squarefoot ballroom, each providing bountiful fare. Spirits of Colorado—the state’s breweries, wineries and distilleries—will help wash it all down. A live dance band keeps the proceedings tasteful.

A special VIP patio will feature restau-

Jazz’s Dotsero and 60 of the region’s best restaurants are again the pairing at the 17th Taste of Greenwood Village, Oct. 18, at Denver Marriott Tech Center.

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rants not available in the ballroom and a special concert featuring Colorado’s own acclaimed Dotsero.

Herbers expects about 3,000 people to make their way to attend, with a smaller number of VIPs on the newly constructed 4,000-square-foot patio.

“We’re hoping for an Indian summer,” Herbers said, noting there is a contingency plan in case weather becomes less than appetizing.

In total, the Taste will assume well more than twice the total space it occupied in the same hotel last year—but that figure of 3,000 people is not something Herbers takes lightly.

“Striking that balance is not always easy because you really do want that attendance,” he said. “You do have to make sure the space is adequate. It’s not always easy to predict because people in Colorado wait until the last minute to decide.”

In the end, the Taste goes down well as a flavorful mix of class and fun.

“To have high quality without the pretentiousness is really a nice thing to do,” Herbers said.

The nonprofit beneficiary is again the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation.

The Villager is among this year’s sponsors.

Taste of Greenwood Village Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. Wednesday, Oct. 18. VIP ticket admission at 4:30 p.m.

General admission at 5:30 p.m.

For tickets, visit dtcchamber.com/events.

Rock Around the Block Englewood’s South Broadway turns the corner with new Block Party

The slow, but steady, revitalization of a historic stretch of South Broadway in Englewood will get a sudden jolt on Saturday, Oct. 14, when the 3400 block of the city’s “main street” will be closed to traffic for the first-ever Englewood Block Party.

The hastily planned sixhour street festival will be a celebration of an alternately beleaguered and thriving section of the city that has lately seen a range of new destinations—some yet to open—and a new era of organic cooperation among neighborhood businesses.

“This is a direction from City Council,” explained organizer Alison Carney, Englewood’s communications manager. “They saw the start of the Final Fridays, which the businesses are doing completely on their own. We want to give Englewood a community feel, and one way to do that is through events.”

The Block Party had been in the works—at least in the minds of Mayor Joe Jefferson and some councilmembers— for months as a sort of citysponsored answer to the informal self-generated business promotions on the final Friday of each month.

The free-admission party, 3-9 p.m., will boast everything from live music to putt-putt golf, with food trucks, face painting, temporary tattoos and a bike course for kids all part of the goings-on. A beer garden sponsored by Englewood Historical Society and Breckenridge Brewery will allow block partiers, cup in hand, to walk throughout the festival, unlike other more timid events the city has sponsored in recent memory.

The scheduled bands could not be confirmed by press time.

More than 50 local businesses and organizations—including Frame de Art, Devil’s Head Distillery, Peace Cellar and the soon-to-open One Barrel restaurant-bar—are slated to operate their own booths with an expected range of promotional offers on the table.

Such newer neighborhood watering holes and eateries as the Whiskey Biscuit, Brews on Broadway and Englewood Grand will be open for business, some with offerings that are not always on the menu.

Broadway’s Moe’s barbecue will also have a food truck on site. A coffee bike will be wheeling around the caffeine-fueled beverages.

The excitement among participating businesses—on a block that at least one proprietor has described as “exploding”—has been palpable, Carney said.

“The business owners and those that were on our committee were really engaged, really thoughtful and very helpful,” she said. “You can tell they definitely wanted to see something that was going to work.”

Lighted inflatables from the nearby Museum of Outdoor Arts will help signal that this is perhaps not necessarily your grandmother’s Englewood anymore.

“They’re going to bring those over since half of the event will be in the dark,” Carney said.

While many surrounding communities, including Littleton, Centennial and Sheridan, have staged similar all-purpose festivals, the Block Party may signal a new era for the City of Englewood, which has been far less consistent in its outreach.

The defunct Englewood Days was old school in its limited appeal, while the ambitious 2011 Eats & Beats died without repeat when the city-approved South Broadway businessimprovement district was dissolved amid acrimony.

But that was before City Manager Eric Keck and Mayor Jefferson took the reins.

“It’s the emerging cool,” the 35-year-old mayor told The Villager this summer. “I think we’re turning that corner.”

To accommodate the Block Party, the 3400 block of Broadway will close at 11 a.m. and reopen at 11 p.m. The intersections with old Hampden Avenue and Englewood Parkway will remain open, offering easier detour access to Lincoln and Acoma streets.

Although the event is expected to be annual, it is unclear if the city would continue to take its chances on weather with a mid-October street fair.

“We felt like it was a little bit safer than spring,” Carney said. “We’ll see.”