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For the love of a parent A Valentine’s Day story about the love of a son for his father and the lengths he will go to save the lives of others with cancer

BY JAMES CHRISMAN SENIOR AT KENT DENVER SCHOOL Editor’s note - The following is a letter by James Chrisman promoting fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student of the Year Campaign.

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an opportunity to contribute more to the research that will save future lives.

Dad spent nearly 60 days in University of Colorado Hospital at the Anschutz Medical Campus after two extended and intensive rounds of chemotherapy and one round of radiation. All of this culminated in a bone

require a bone marrow transplant.

It is simply a pill, one that attacks and destroys the cancer t-cell.

It recently received FDA approval and LLS has played a significant role in the research that led to its discovery.

This is one of many successful stories about the advancement in blood cancer

am announcing my candidacy for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2019 Students of the Year Campaign.

Student candidates of this campaign work to raise the most funds during a seven-week period starting Jan. 10 and ending at the Students of the Year Gala March 1. Along with 15 other candidates throughout Colorado, I accepted this challenge in wanting to end my high school years giving back to my community, and, in doing so, honor my dad who, five years ago, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Part of Team Chrisman at the Vineyard Vines fundraising event.

Dad has survived AML, partly research over the last five years. Since marrow transplant which kept him due to a new treatment protocol as a result of research funding. For every the start of 2017, 38 new treatments out of commission for six months. dollar raised by LLS, 75 cents is dediwere FDA-approved for blood cancer Since his treatment, the same doccated to their mission. Research dollars patients, 31 of which were funded by tor who treated him has discovered a contributed to my dad’s recovery with LLS. Blood cancer research doesn’t just treatment for AML that is out patient, huge personal support from family, benefit patients with blood cancers. does not involve chemotherapy, does friends, and co-workers and now I have Remarkably 40 percent of all not require radiation and does not

drugs developed since 2000 treating many forms of cancer had their origins in blood cancer research.

I am forever grateful for the support toward our family from extended family and friends throughout my dad’s struggle with AML. I have a substantial fundraising goal for my LLS Student of the Year Campaign and ask that you support me in benefiting the next generation of research in finding a cure for this, as well as other cancers.

For additional information and ways to either make an online donation, become a corporate sponsor, host a table at the gala, purchase individual tickets for the gala, or contribute an auction item, please contact me directly at jchrisman4@ comcast.net or visit my website at events.lls.org/rm/denversoy19/ jchrisman. If donating by check, please make the check payable to LLS, include James Chrisman in the memo line, and mail directly to LLS at 720 S. Colorado Blvd Suite 520-N; Denver, CO 80246. If your company has a matching program, please ask them to match your donation Continued on page 19

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Crow holds his first town hall in Aurora

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

pointed out that Republicans deserved credit.

He named infrastructure needs Aurora City Hall was the and the opioid setting for Rep. Jason Crow’s crisis as issues first town hall meeting Jan. 31. that he believed Dr. Bobby Pace of Community could be adCollege of Aurora moderated the dressed through event that drew 150 citizens who consensus of came from Highlands Ranch to both political Aurora. Crow arrived on time parties. and eager to listen. He told the A citizen citizens that he would hold town asked Crow his halls quarterly because “The position on the foundation of leadership is transhasty withdrawparency and accountability.” al of U.S. troops Crow told the audience that he Jason Crow answered questions for two hours. Citizens stood in line to ask from Syria. has been appointed to the Armed questions. Sitting in the front row were Arapahoe County Commissioner Bill Holen He said that he Services and Small Business and his wife, former Aurora City Council Member Debi Hunter Holen. believed it was Photo by Freda Miklin Committees of the House and time to begin to withdraw from that he joined a caucus called Jobs Act went to corporations Crow agreed with a citizen both Syria and Afghanistan, but it “Gun Violence Task Force.” was crucial that it be done slowwho was concerned about the na- and that the Congress should Citizens were allowed two ly and carefully, so as to keep tional debt, adding that he would look at that. Last April, the nonminutes to speak and they made military personnel safe, as well not support doing anything that partisan Congressional Budget the most of it. “I do not believe as allies who have supported the would jeopardize our country’s Office estimated that the Tax Cut in the president’s border wall,” U.S. in those regions, along with creditworthiness. He pointed out and Jobs Act will add $1.9 trilCrow responded to the first quescivilians of those countries. that 84 percent of the financial lion to the national debt by 2028. tion, explaining that he knew An advocate for a woman’s from his time in the army that benefit of the 2017 Tax Cut and fmiklin.villager@gmail.com right to choose asked Crow it did not make sense. Asked about his position. He said, “Rewhether the initial cost the presiproductive rights are a moral dent wants Congress to approve imperative that allows a woman was a significant amount, given to determine her own destiny and the size of the federal budget, exercise autonomy.”

Crow said, “Yes. Think about all The board of directors of the The congressman described the good things we can accomSoutheast Metro Stormwater climate change as an existential plish with $5 billion.”

Authority (SEMSWA) has ancrisis for our nation and for huCrow was most enthusiastic nounced that Paul Danley has manity. He cited immigration about having introduced his first reform as an example of a nation- been selected as SEMSWA’s new bill, the End Dark Money Act. executive director to continue the al issue that is not likely to get He said that the major issues solved until dark money is relegacy of leadership initiated by of the day, gun violence, immimoved from the political system. retiring executive director John gration reform, climate change, He said he would not support A. McCarty, who served in this and health care are not being admaking it mandatory for employ- position for over 10 years. dressed as they should be because ers to use E-Verify to determine During Danley’s eight years of the invisible corrupt influence employees’ legal status until the with SEMSWA, he has led the of dark money on our system. immigration issue is addressed engineering and construction He said that his bill will close comprehensively. division, with an emphasis on improving public safety, restoring stream health, and ensuring Paul Danley adequate storm runoff capacity in the rapidly developing areas SEMSWA has worked diligently DEFY THE ELEMENTS of our community. Danley was to protect, preserve and enhance promoted to the position of dep- our neighborhoods, community DON’T MISS ANOTHER DAY uty executive director in 2016. and natural resources through As executive director, Danflood control, water quality, capley leads the authority in carryital construction, maintenance ing out its mission to provide and education services.

The SEMSWA board flood control and stormwater thanked McCarty for his steadmanagement services to the JOIN THIS FEBRUARY fast commitment to excellence City of Centennial and developed portions of unincorporated as they welcome Danley to the WORK OUT 8 TIMES position.

Arapahoe County. Since 2007, AND EARN $ 75 BACK the dark money loophole that allows mega-donors to exert their will by anonymous donations to campaigns through nonprofit organizations. According to campaign finance watchdog group, opensecrets.org, $6.5 billion in dark money was spent in the 2016 presidential-year election. That same group reports that $16.3 million in dark money was spent in Crow’s race this past November when he defeated former Rep. Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat elected from Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.

Of the $16.3 million, $10.5 million was spent on negative ads directed at both candidates. Crow said that eliminating dark money will return power back to the voters so Americans can have a true democracy again, allowing issues to be addressed honestly and transparently.

The freshman congressman related a recent experience he had on the Armed Services Committee, where he asked a military leader who was testifying about the deployment of troops on the southern border with Mexico.

Crow said he wanted to know why active U.S. military members were sent there. He said he asked the question, “Who came up with the idea to deploy our soldiers to the southern border?”

“The White House came up with the idea,” was the response he received. From that, he said he concluded that politics drove the decision, not security concerns.

Asked to identify areas where he believes the two major parties could come to a consensus decision, he named criminal justice reform as a success already achieved, for which he

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Denver approves rezoning for new 20-story building to replace 2-story residential motel Several representatives of the Belleview Station development, whose zoning requires open space of 10 to 20 percent, opposed Stonebridge’s request for rezoning up to 20 stories. Brooke Maloy, VP of Front Range Land and Development-Belleview

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

After a unanimous recommendation from its Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Denver City Council Jan. 29 voted 12 to one to rezone the property at 48854889 S. Quebec Street to allow construction of a 250-foot tall, 20-story mixed-use building just west of the Belleview Light Rail Station. Only City Council Member Rafael Espinoza opposed the request. The 3.2-acre property presently contains a 141-room two-story Extended Stay America motel built in 1995. Its average price is $62 per room night.

Though the site is adjacent to the 50-acre Belleview Station development, this property is not a part of that development or its infrastructure design, including its traffic plan. The property is owned by affiliates of Denver-headquartered Stonebridge Companies, who sought and received the rezoning. Stonebridge is a hotel development and hospitality company that manages 60 hotels. Their Colorado portfolio includes two Greenwood Village hotels, the DoubleTree at 7801 E. Orchard Road and Hyatt Place at 8300 E. Crescent Park-

Station, said they are concerned about the potential traffic impact of what may be at least 10 times the current density on the property. Representatives of Western Union and Ambli Restaurant testified in support of the rezoning. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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The current tenant of property approved for a new 20-story zero-setback building is this residential hotel.

way. They purchased the property just over a year ago. The price has not been recorded in Denver’s official records, however, the site is valued at $8 million by the assessor’s office.

Andy Boian of Dovetail Solutions.com, spokesman for Stonebridge, said that they expect to announce their detailed development plans for the site in the next 60 days.

The zoning classification that was approved by Denver City Council, contains no required setbacks or open space whatsoever on the 3.2 acres. A Stonebridge representative testified

that they plan to have at least 10 percent open space, however, that commitment was not made a condition of city council’s support.

Approval of rezoning in Denver does not require the applicant to disclose, nor the city council to consider the proposed use of the property. It appears that it will be a combination of hotel, office and retail, however, that will not be known until a site development plan is submitted and approved.

No traffic study is required for the rezoning and it is unclear whether one will be required T:10” with the site development plan.

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Two roads to travel I see the stock of Vail Resorts plunging this week after soaring for the past few years. They have expanded across America and have made Vail a firstclass ski and tourist destination. How strange that we had early snows this ski season and last year a drought disaster before the holiday season, and the stock price drops.

Living in Craig, where I was born as a third generation native, I would drive to Denver for Colorado Press Association meetings, state basketball tournaments, stock show and family shopping trips.

History reflects that almost all Colorado roads lead to Denver, the source of government, finance, culture, museums and the colossal DIA, now DEN International airport, the largest economic engine in the state.

As tourists in Denver we would usually stay at the Executive Tower Inn, within walking distance to downtown shopping, such as Fontius shoes, May D&F, and the Denver Dry Goods Co. Gerri took pity on a homeless woman and took her to McDonalds for a meal to the delight of my three daughters accompanying her shopping.

When I was very young my brother

and mother would ride the passenger train to Denver and join my father who would ride in the livestock train caboose pulling his carload of steers heading to the Denver Stockyards and the John Clay Company sales yards.

The black smoke from the coal locomotive coming thru the Moffat Tunnel would turn his Hereford cattle black with coal soot. Buyers liked this knowing that the livestock had been without food and water for days and would weigh less. He would join us late at night after caring for his stock seeing that they did get some hay and water before sale.

One night he was very late, and we were in bed and he knocked on the Standish Hotel hallway door and he told my mother, “don’t be alarmed, I’m OK.” She turned on the light and opened the door and my dad came in with his head bandaged up.

Seems that he had fallen from the train but was not seriously injured.

The old Standish Hotel had an antique brass elevator that was something to behold and should have been preserved. Wonder what the Rock family did with the classic elevator?

Anyway, driving to Denver was achieved by two roads, one going over

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Rabbit Ears Pass and Berthoud Pass into Denver, or going south through Meeker, Rifle, Glenwood Canyon and the open range Vail Valley and over Loveland pass. This route was rarely used before Eisenhower’s national highway expansion that included I-70 and later the Glenwood Canyon revamping.

There was the small town of Eagle where Marilla McCain published the Eagle Valley Enterprise and nothing but sheep pasture beyond Eagle. The Dillion dam and reservoir wasn’t completed until the 1970s and the Johnson/Eisenhower tunnel named after Craig citizen and Gov. Edwin Johnson. Johnson ran a grain elevator before becoming a U.S. Senator and later governor of Colorado. He is buried west of Craig between Lay and Maybell with a modest fenced monument.

What I remember about early Vail were the meandering streams and the wild bushes and flowers with sheep grazing on the natural plush summer meadows with virtually no houses or buildings.

Now, behold the vast recreation area stretching across the valley to the Glenwood Canyon.

I was invited to The Lodge Hotel in Vail in the mid-1960s to see a demonstration by IBM, who made electric typewriters, to see a new invention that was a computer made by slicing a sliver of sand into silicone and making a tiny memory chip. That was the early beginning of Vail and IBM.

Mort and Edie Marks surrounded by a few of Mort’s cronies – (back row) Andy Love, Edie Marks, John Sie and Joe Blake, (front row) Ernie Blake, Dave Weisberg

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Mort holds court on his 94th birthday

BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON STAFF WRITER

On his 94th, there was a steady stream of family, friends, fans and cronies to visit Mort Marks, share sto-

Correction

In last weeks Villager, there were errors in the story about the City of Centennial considering operating its own police force. According to Allison Wittern, city communications director, Centennial budgeted $24 million in 2018 for law enforcement and $29 million in 2019. She also said that Centennial is conducting a feasibility study to determine what the cost would be to establishing its own police

ries and wish him a happy birthday.

Wife Edie, who keeps him young, promised and delivered plenty of cake and treats for the celebration.

The distinguished veteran of WWII

department and that it may cost more than what was budgeted in 2018.

In a separate story on the City of Centennial City Council, there were other errors. The value statement proposed is currently under discussion, no decisions have been made and the issue is not controversial. Wittern said that last June the council unanimously agreed to move forward with releasing information about the value statement. She also

held court in the living room while catching up and reminiscing with many who have known him for several decades. Best wishes for a grand 2019 and many happy returns, Mort!

said that comments taken by Kathy Turley were taken out of context, the city staff did not lead the process in developing the value statement, Mayor Stephanie Piko did not ask the staff for recommendations on the statement, and finally, the City of Centennial has always processed passports, not just during the federal shutdown were also incorrect.

The Villager apologizes to those involved.

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

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February 7, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5

Swastika Acres in CHV is expected to be renamed soon

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

As has been well-reported, the Swastika Acres subdivision in Cherry Hills Village got its name long before the Nazi Party of Germany decided to adopt the previously innocent swastika as its symbol. That doesn’t matter much to most decent people.

Few knew the name existed because it doesn’t appear anywhere except on obscure recorded deeds that no one sees except when a property is sold. Through the years, when people came across it, they were surprised, scratched their heads and completed their property transaction.

It was September 2017 when the Cherry Hills Village City Council did their part to ease eliminating the name from their residents’ paperwork. They passed an ordinance permitting any subdivision in the city to change its name by simply submitting signatures requesting a

new subdivision name from more than 50 percent of lot-owners.

Then people got busy with other things.

This subdivision, originally had 150 lots in its early years.

Currently, however, there are only 56 lots remaining. That means a petition requesting a new name to replace Swastika Acres needs only the signatures of 29 lot-owners to cause city council to pass an ordinance making the name change official. CHV city council member Dan Sheldon and city manager Jim Thorsen expect those signatures to be gathered in the coming weeks. Once that is done, Sheldon will happily introduce the necessary ordinance to effect the change, making Swastika Acres a tarnished memory.

He told us that he has received assurance from real estate experts that homeowners will not need to take any action with the county or their mortgage-holders as a result of the change. Affected CHV residents will be happy to put this unexpected chapter behind them. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

The areas in red are the current 56 lots that still have the name Swastika Acres, bordered east and west by Clarkson to Franklin and north to south by Belleview to Union.

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Swastikas, statues and murals

Cherry Hills Village is a quiet bedroom community at the southern edge of Denver, home to business moguls, athletes and upper-middle-class professionals. National controversies over political correctness or social justice rarely involve communities like Cherry Hills. Until recently.

It likely came as a surprise to most CHV residents that we had a Nazi nexus within our borders. No jackbooted, goose-stepping storm troopers marching through town, but instead a neighborhood of about 50 homes in a subdivision called “Swastika Acres.”

As reported recently by the Denver Post, this was a remnant of an old Denver land company called the Denver swastika Land Company. The Swastika Acres development in CHV dates back to 1908. The knee-jerk reaction to the swastika is the Nazis, or the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, active between 1920 and 1945. Yet the CHV neighborhood was named 12 years before the Nazi party was created. So, no the neighborhood did not represent the Nazi swastika.

Instead, the swastika is an ancient religious symbol first used in South Asia in 3000 B.C., subsequently appearing in Hindu, Christian and Buddhist artwork, and in many cultures, generally symbolizing good luck.

American Indians used the swastika as a symbol of the sun and infinity. It wasn’t until Hitler adopted the swastika for his political movement.

The CHV City Council is assisting residents of Swastika Acres, through an ordinance process, in changing the neighborhood name. My question is why only now? Hitler’s reign of terror under the swastika symbol ended almost 75 years ago, and it’s only now that the symbol is offensive?

This issue was likely not on the minds of busy CHV residents before now. Perhaps the effort of changing the neighborhood name was a low priority. Not because homeowners were insensitive or anti-Semitic, but because it was just a name, and a symbol from a long time ago, with little bearing on life in 2019 America.

The Associated Press wrote about Swastika Acres in 1997 and despite this national news coverage, there was no move to change the name

until now.

This is similar to those Confederate statues in the south, decorating public spaces since the Civil War but now suddenly offensive and triggering. Again, why now

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH and not during the past 100 plus years? Slavery ended with the 13th Amendment in 1865. The Civil Rights Act passed in 1964. Yet these statues are only now offensive?

The University of Notre Dame recently decided to cover 130-yearold murals illustrating the life of Christopher Columbus because they are “demeaning” to Native Americans depicted in the artwork. Columbus arrived in America over 500 years ago. The murals are over 100 years old. But it was only this month that university officials decided they were offensive and mandated they be covered.

Swastika Acres may have been a perfectly acceptable neighborhood name at one time, but not now. It makes perfect sense to change the

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name if the neighborhood residents so desire. One could say the same for Confederate statues or Columbus murals if that’s the will of the people.

What I find interesting is that these things, despite being around for decades are now suddenly unacceptable. It reminds me of Capt. Renault in Casablanca saying, “I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!”

More likely we have become a hyper-sensitized culture where people are triggered and offended by virtually anything. The Trump MAGA hat is now a KKK hood and the ‘OK’ hand gesture now signals white supremacy.

Yet real causes for outrage are given a pass, from a $21 trillion national debt to endless foreign wars, to weaponized federal agencies used for political purposes.

Go ahead and change the neighborhood name or remove the statues but realize that the sudden concern, only now, is more virtue signaling than offense since they have been present for decades with nary a peep of dissent.

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The Magic of San Miguel

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San Miguel de Allende, the colorful Spanish colonial town turned art mecca and gastronomic nirvana was named by Travel + Leisure “The Best City in the World 2017”. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city - known for its distinctive architecture, culinary mastery, rich culture, and a sultry under-the-radar vibe - exudes the true essence of historic Mexico. San Miguel de Allende is a city for all senses and considered one of the safest places in the country.

Sample gorditas, tequila, and stuffed chilis at one of the area’s 350 restaurants and markets, then walk them off within the 68 bright, flower-laden blocks of the historic city center. San Miguel is bursting with head-turning artisanal boutiques and kitschy museums and has long been a haunt for artists and lovers of design alike. A special place where the traditional and modern intersect, SMA boasts breathtaking historic architecture, a vibrant nightlife, frequent regional festivals, and some of the best boutique luxury hotels in the

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The power of a wish is a valuable thing – especially for children battling critical illnesses and experiencing the uncertainty, pain and medical visits that go with that diagnosis. For those children, and all the individuals involved in granting a wish through Make-A-Wish Colorado, a wish provides hope for brighter days ahead. Attendees at Make-A-Wish Colorado’s Wish Night, presented by Alpine Bank, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Denver Colorado Convention Center Friday, Feb. 22, will experience firsthand the true power of a wish.

Entertainment at Wish Night will be provided by wish kids who have continued to expand and grow their talents with hope and excitement, despite their illnesses. Among the enter-

tainers will be 14-year-old piano virtuoso Logan who is a freshman at Denver School of Arts, 15-year-old Fiona, a legendary cello player who is eagerly anticipating her wish, 16-year-old Lexi who will showcase her tap-dancing moves and a trio of young ladies who will be joined by their fathers in a special dance performance to Steven Curtis Chapman’s Cinderella.

In addition to the entertainment, guests will experience a rare, live wish reveal during which a wish kid will learn that his/her wish will be granted. The evening will also include cocktails and dinner, silent and live auctions and special gifts. Tickets for the 2019 Wish Night are available online at wish2019.givesmart. com or by calling 303-7509474.

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Lainie and brother Logan will be performing at Wish Night.

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board chair, Doug Askam, is excited about Wish Night and the line-up of talented performers. Askam states, “Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. The hope that a wish offers helps to improve their quality of life, and the wish kids who will be performing at Wish Night are shining examples of the powerful impact a wish can have.”

Denver7’s Jason Gruenauer will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2019 Wish Night. Gruenauer, who has played Prince Charming for several wishes, knows how inspiring a wish can be and the importance of bringing together the community to share in that experience and raise funds to grant future wishes.

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BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON STAFF WRITER

What an honor to be in the company of Colorado’s business titans, past and present! Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain and Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce produced an evening at Hyatt Regency/Colorado Convention Center celebrating free enterprise and spotlighting the newest Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductees via clever videos complemented by plenty of pomp and circumstance.

Chairman of Koelbel and Company, Buz Koelbel chaired the 18-member selection committee.

The late Walter P. Paepcke was born in Chicago and worked for his immigrant father at Chicago Mill and Lumber. He later formed the very successful Con-

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was known as the “Godfather of Jazz” in Five Points.

Fifth Generation Coloradan and generous philanthropist John E. Freyer (descended from

Dr. Renee Cousins King, her son Pascal and cousin DeVindra Williams accepted on behalf of Historic Laureates (her grandfather and father) Charles L. Cousins and Charles R. Cousins.

tainer Corporation of America.

Having a love for the town of Aspen, he founded the Aspen Ski Company, Aspen Institute, Aspen Music Festival and the International Design Conference.

Thomas E. Congdon joined St. Mary Land and Exploration Company (SM Energy) and served as president for 25 years taking over for his grandfather Chester Congdon, one of the original founders. He transformed it to a multibillion dollar publicly listed company and in 1992 became its CEO and chairman. He is a great contributor to the Colorado arts and culture institutions as well as the Denver Scholarship Foundation.

Historic Laureates Charles L. Cousins and his son Charles R. Cousins were well-known and respected in Denver’s Five Points.

Charles L. worked on the Union Pacific Railroad before laying the foundation for residential ownership and purchasing the Arcade building that remains in the family. Charlie R. owned 30 buildings and helped with low cost housing in that area. He was also a strong advocate for education and helped develop Cole Junior High’s alternative education. He

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In the words of former Gov. John Hickenlooper: “There should be more John Sies!”

UMB Bank has been the presenting sponsor and its Colorado region president Paul Williamson gave remarks about the three decades of recognition.

Leslie Vollbracht, wife of the late William Vollbracht (2008 Laureate) and John E. Freyer

There was plenty of optimism, inspiring stories, sage advice to young people about fulfilling their dreams, setting goals and career tips. Evan Makovsky stated: “Do what you love, and you’ll never have to go to work!”

A resounding theme was the success due to a faithful partner/ spouse. Also, emphasis was placed on giving back to the community.

In 1990, the inaugural year – the likes of Clifford E. Baldridge, Claude K. Boettcher, Adolph Coors, Charles Cassius Gates, Carl A. Norgren and General William Jackson Palmer were inducted to give a glimpse of the prestige.

Many past “Laureates” were in attendance wearing their gold satin sashes. For the past 16 years

John Evans, who was territorial governor of Colorado in 1862 appointed by President Abraham Lincoln) is co-chairman of Land Title. As president of Land Title Guarantee Company from 19852017, he grew the company to 50 offices in Colorado establishing a locally-owned a nationally recognized brand. He is driven to contribute to and improve the community through dozens of institutions and nonprofits.

Co-founder with his uncle Motty Shames of Shames Makovsky Realty Company in 1971, JA students Zander and Evan Makovsky became Melanie introduce Historic an urban hero saving a Laureate Walter Paepke decrepit block in downPhoto by Molly Smith town and revitalized the area bordering Colorado Convention Center.

He saved the wrecking ball of the historic Colorado Business Bank in the late 1990s. Makovsky is described as dreams big, thinks big and goes big. He was named Honorary Dean of the Franklin G. Burns Real Estate Construction Management at DU and given an Honorary Doctorate in Busi2013 Laureate Don Kortz and Marylou Cary Larger, 2016 Laureate Cal Fulenwider and Molly ness Administration Blackledge Kortz Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson Broeren

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“Briggs and Riley is our best-selling brand,” said Jenni Paradise-Goad. “It’s a family-owned business like ours and one of our first close relationships when we opened.

My dad, Pete Paradise has been friends with the Briggs and Riley owner for several years.” One reason for that close relationship is the integrity of the brand. Its tagline states: “Engineered for reality, guaranteed for life.”

A Case for Giving is the theme of the trade-in program.

Join us in our commitment to helping those in need.

February 1 – 28, 2019 Receive a $100 credit for bringing in a Briggs & Riley rolling bag, or a $50 credit for a non-Briggs rolling bag, toward the purchase of a Briggs rolling bag.

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Gently used luggage from this promotion will be given to local charities.

Paradise Baggage has chosen two nonprofits.

“The first charity we partnered with when we opened was Arapahoe Foster Care Program,” said Paradise-Goad. They pick up a dozen or so pieces of luggage at a time. It was established so the children would have a place for their belongings when they were moved from place to place.” Paradise Baggage always includes “Donated by Paradise Baggage” in the lining of the various pieces of donated luggage. The other charity to which luggage is donated is Denver Rescue Mission.

An especially touching story was recounted of a man walking on South Broadway who came to the door of Paradise Baggage.

He mentioned that he saw the store sign and recognized the name.” I came in to thank you for the piece of luggage and thank you for saving my life.”

Stories such as these are so rewarding to the company.

In addition, Paradise Baggage is the only repair center in Colorado and is very proud of its work. “Ray and Baneza do an amazing job restoring luggage,” said Jenni. There are other tradein programs throughout the year that a staff member can explain in detail. For further information: 301-320-4646 or paradise baggage.com. Paradise Baggage is located at 4442 South Broadway in Englewood with convenient parking in front.

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POLITICAL BRIEFS

Crow named to Small Business Committee and 2 task forces

Rep. Jason Crow has been appointed to the House Small Business Committee. He said, “As the son of small-business owners, I know just how hard it is to run a small business but also the incredible value they add to the community. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and nowhere is that more true than in Colorado’s 6th District. The entrepreneurial spirit is an inherent part of our district’s DNA with thousands of small businesses owned by people of color, veterans, women and immigrants. I look forward to making sure our small businesses have the tools they need to succeed and grow our economy right here at home.”

Crow was also named co-chair of the new Democrat Coalition Infrastructure Task Force and to the Gun Violence Prevention Task.

Gardner to introduce legislation to pay federal workers

Sen. Cory Gardner introduced legislation to immediately pay federal workers affected by the current lapse in appropriations. The legislation would appropriate funds for all federal employees to be paid their standard pay during the shutdown regardless of their furlough status. With this bill, once the shutdown ends and regular appropriations are made, the amounts paid to compensate the federal employees will be deducted from the department’s full year appropriations to avoid any windfalls for the department.

DeGette appointed to House Natural Resources Committee

Rep. Diana DeGette was appointed to serve as a member of the House Natural Resources Committee.

The move gives the Colorado Democrat even more sway to influence future environmental policy as it comes just one week after she was named the Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s powerful and far-reaching Oversight and Investigations panel, which has direct oversight authority over the Environmental Protection Agency.

“Coloradans know-how important our natural resources are to our way of life and our state’s overall economy,” DeGette said. “As Chair of the Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations panel, and now also as a member of the Natural Resources Committee, I will be doing everything I can to ensure our state’s treasured resources are protected for future generations to enjoy.”

Crow statement on temporary reopening of the federal government

Rep. Jason Crow said about the temporary agreement to reopen the federal government after it was partially shut down for 35 days, “In the Army, I learned quickly that when politicians talk tough, real people get hurt.

For the last 35 days, we saw that firsthand as our president used our federal workers as a bargaining chip in his political games. “Over 20,000 Colorado workers and their families have spent the past four weeks dealing with pain and chaos. Our top priority as a country now must be getting our federal workers paid and back to work as quickly as possible.

As this senseless shutdown ends, we must restore servant leadership to Washington and make sure we never use people and their paychecks as political pawns in policy discussions again.”

Rep. Diana DeGette on deal to reopen the government U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette released the

following statement on the agreement to temporarily reopen the government: “This government shutdown should never have happened, and we need to make sure it never happens again. I met with a group of federal workers at home today who have been forced to bear the brunt of the president’s misguided actions, and the harm that it has caused them will be felt for a very long time. The president’s announcement today was a total capitulation to the House, and I hope we can take him at his word that he will continue to negotiate in good faith on a border security bill. In the meantime, it’s important that we work quickly to get the government reopened as soon as possible and ensure that every federal worker is paid the money they are due.”

Gardner statement on funding resolution

Senator Cory Gardner said, “I’ve been clear that I do not believe government shutdowns are ever the right answer, and I applaud the president’s funding resolution to reopen the government and provide a platform for additional border security funding. Today’s announcement to reopen the government and come together to negotiate border security is what I have been saying from the very beginning. Now that the government will reopen, it is time to leave partisan corners, work together to fund border security, and get back to work for the American people.”

Gardner introduces legislation to drive down costs for early childhood education

Following last week’s celebration of National School Choice Week, Sen. Cory Gardner reintroduced the 529 Expansion and Modernization Act, legislation that expands the tax free educations savings account, called 529 savings plans, to be able to be used for early childhood expenses and alternative education opportunities like trade schools and apprenticeship programs. Currently, 529 savings plans are limited to educational costs for post-secondary education or private, public or religious k-12 educational expenses.

Lawmakers demand answers from EPA on Administration’s efforts to roll back air-quality standards

Rep. Diana DeGette, chair of the House oversight panel that oversees the Environmental Protection Agency, sent a letter to the head of the EPA demanding detailed information about the Trump Administration’s efforts to roll back several key environmental and public health protections. The letter comes as the EPA seeks to roll back mercury and air-toxicity standards across the nation – a move designed to save companies billions of dollars a year, while also increasing the risk of illness and even premature death for thousands of Americans.

Navy relocation of PMOSSP to Littleton

Sen. Cory Gardner announced the U.S. Department of the Navy is relocating the Program Management Office Strategic Systems Program Flight Systems (PMOSSP) from Sunnyvale, Calif. to Littleton Oct. 1.

PMOSSP Flight Systems provides the technical oversight and fleet support for the nation’s sea-based strategic deterrent.

DeGette letter to EPA on PFAS

Rep. Diana DeGette and others sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler today

requesting information on actions taken by political appointees at the agency to block the release of a chemical hazard study focused on perfluorinated compounds (PFAS). The request comes in response to several recent news reports that the EPA does not intend to set a drinking water limit for PFAS despite evidence of widespread risk.

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Rep. Diana DeGette sponsored legislation introduced today to make it a federal crime to engage in a doping scheme designed to influence the outcome of a major international athletic competition, such as the Olympics.

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Rep. Diana DeGette joined with several of her House colleagues to introduce legislation that would block the implementation of President Donald Trump’s travel ban policy. If approved, the measure would prohibit federal agencies from using any federal funds or resources to implement the executive order that the president signed in March 2017 and the presidential proclamation he issued in September 2017, which place restrictions on travelers seeking to enter the U.S. from five majority-Muslim countries – Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen – as well as North Korea and Venezuela.

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The bill is designed to stem the flood of dark money in our elections by helping to close the loophole that allows mega-donors to hide their political contributions through so-called “social welfare” organizations. Currently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is forbidden from stopping the abuse of social welfare organizations by mega-donors who use 501(c) s to hide their political contributions. Crow’s bill would repeal this prohibition on the IRS to ensure non-profits adhere to their social welfare mission or forfeit their tax-free status.

Bipartisan legislation introduced to award Fred Korematsu the Congressional Gold Medal

Senators Cory Gardner and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined by colleagues in both chambers, introduced bipartisan legislation to award Fred Korematsu the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his fight against the illegal incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and his work to advance civil rights.

Oversight panel investigating Trump’s family-separation policy to hold first hearing

The chairman of the House oversight panel investigating the Trump administration’s child-separation policy, Rep. Diana DeGette, announced that her committee will hold its first hearing on the administration’s controversial policy Feb. 7. The announcement comes just one day before the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services is due to turn over dozens of internal documents to DeGette’s committee as part of its ongoing investigation of the administration’s actions.

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Slices of Life - Life goes on

BY JILL PERTLER

I used to worry. About a lot of things.

I used to worry about what other people had and what I didn’t and then I realized I didn’t use or need half of what I had anyway, and life went on.

I used to worry that I wasn’t old enough and then I woke up one morning and worried maybe I was too old, and I saw the lack of logic in that and decided I was simply the perfect age, right here, right now, and besides it’s all I was capable of being. And life went on.

I used to worry about a clean house. I still do, sometimes, I guess, but a dirty house is no indication of the level of happiness inside. A

dirty house indicates living.

Living is good. It’s a lot better than merely existing in a perfectly clean house.

I used to worry about impressing people and then I came to understand that it isn’t what others think of me, but what I think of myself.

I used to worry about acquiring more things. Now I worry about how I’m going to get rid of things and live with less clutter and more clarity.

I used to worry about expressing my viewpoints and opinions because they might not line up with someone else’s and that would cause discord. Then I learned to live with a little discord or at least ignore it and not let it own me. I realized there is no possible way to please everyone

so I might as well just be myself and go on with life in the best way I know how.

I used to worry about the future and then the future became the now and I came to understand that everything unfolds at its own pace with its own plan and ruminating about it isn’t going to change anything. It is only going to change me – in a negative way by stealing time and energy that is better spent in other ways to help life move forward.

I used to worry about bad things happening and then I learned to count the things I am grateful for and I found I always have more gratitude than bad possibilities, so it’s easier, actually, to be grateful than to worry.

I used to worry about finding happiness or achieving contentment and then I realized they are things no one can find or achieve. We can’t find them in another person, experience or inanimate object. They are choices inside each of us. They aren’t bestowed upon us; we bestow them upon ourselves.

I used to worry that others were smarter than me, richer than me, better looking than me, faster than me, more hip than me and all things better than me and I realized that even if this were true, which it probably is, that it was okay because my life is my life and I’m pretty used to it the way it is and being smarter, brighter, richer or better looking isn’t all that important anyway.

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I’m trudging across a slushy parking lot when an acquaintance hurries by and says, “Hi! How are you?” I say, “Great! How are you,” like I just won the lottery. Except I’m not fine.

I had minor foot surgery in December, so I’ve been wearing a surgical shoe for a month. It’s black, opentoed and very attractive. (I’m kidding.) My foot hurts. The medical bills are starting to roll in and an opened-toed shoe isn’t ideal for tromping through ice and snow. So no, I’m not fine. Nor do I particularly care how she is at the moment.

She’s also fine. Or at least she says she is, and then she hurries by. We could have just said hello. That’s what we meant. But I can’t just say hello. In fact, when I greet someone, what I usually say is, “Hey, how are ya,” except it’s one long word—heyhowareya, like a lake in Hawaii.

Almost everyone I know greets other people with some version of how are you— how’s it goin’, how ya doin’, how the heck are you—whether they want to know or not.

And almost everyone I know has a pat response: Fine.

Good. Great! A few people have more creative answers: “I’m so good, it should be illegal.” Or, “If I were any better,

I could be arrested.” I want to smack them, then they definitely wouldn’t be fine.

The whole ritual is so automatic that I can envision me coming across someone who’s just fallen off a ladder and saying, “Heyhowareya.”

Worse, I can see them answering, “Fine. Could you call an ambulance please?”

I guess there’s no real harm in the practice. We can safely assume that most of the time “how are you” is the equivalent of saying “hello” and that “fine” is just another way to say “hi” back. Most of us are aren’t expecting honesty when we ask someone how they are, nor are we always honest when we’re asked. If we were, our response might be something like, “You really want to know how I am? You don’t have that kind of time.”

I suppose we could be more honest on both sides of the question. “I don’t have time to talk, so I’m not going to ask how you are, but I really do care.”

“No problem. I’ll call you later.”

Or, if we do have time, we might say, “How are you—really?”

“I’d be better if my shoulder wasn’t acting up, my kids behaved and I had more money in my bank account.

“Tell me more. Let’s start with your shoulder.”

ing this column every week.

What if the words dried up at some point? Now I realize there will be a day when the words are absent, and it will be time to move on to other things and that will be okay.

For now, I’m thankful that I still have things to say.

I used to worry about worrying and that maybe I worried too much, and I decided it was probably true, but the only remedy was to stop myself in my own tracks. So I did, finally, and life went on, as usual.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

You do see this kind of honesty occasionally. Once at the grocery store, I greeted a man I barely know with my standard, “Heyhowareya?”

And he said, “Not well. Not well at all.” And by the time I finally left him, neither was I. Maybe more than honesty, we need awareness. If he’d been more aware, the man at the grocery store might have noticed that my ice cream was melting, my perishables were perishing and my eyes were glazing over while he was filling me in.

I recently saw an acquaintance who I’d heard has been quite ill. If I’d been paying more attention, I might have asked, “How are you doing?” in a gentle way like a friend instead of “Heyhowareya,” with all the enthusiasm of a game show host.

I really do want to know how you are when I have the time to listen and, if it’s not well, I want to know exactly why. I’m snoopy that way.

And as for me, I’m okay, but I’ll be better when I can wear my regular shoe again.

And yes, I realize you didn’t ask. But I know you will the next time I see you.

(Dorothy Rosby is the author of the humor book, I Didn’t Know You Could Make Birthday Cake from Scratch: Parenting Blunders from Cradle to Empty Nest. Contact drosby@rushmore.com.)

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Lions Club of Denver announces Ethiopia eyesight screening campaign The Lions Club of Denver, USA, arrives in Ethiopia Jan. 25, to conduct an eyesight screening campaign. Seven Lions will make the journey to Africa and will be accompanied by another seven volunteers from the United States; four members of the group from the U.S. are of Ethiopian descent.

The campaign will focus its service mostly on schoolchildren in the towns of Ebinat, Arba Minch, Shashamane and Shone. The Lions will be bringing eyeglasses collected by its statewide Recycle for Sight program. The schoolchildren will be tested and then fitted on-site with eyeglasses, as needed. The group expects to see nearly 2,800 children in total.

The volunteers include: • Dr. Sue Benes, an ophthalmologist from Buena Vista, who spent much of her career in academia at Ohio State University and has done research and clinical work around the world in places like Kenya, Ecuador and the Middle East; • Lion Myrna Ann Adkins, past executive director of The Spring Institute for Intercul-

tural Learning in Denver and a participant in screening campaigns in Ecuador and Mongolia; • Lions Steve and Susy Kinsky, who have conducted eyesight screening campaigns in Ecuador, Senegal, Rwanda, Nepal, Mongolia and Mexico; and • Lion Mel Tewahade of Ethiopia, who is the primary organizer, with help from his Ethiopian contacts Adu Worku in Ebinat and Pochi Seifu in Shone, among others.

Lions Clubs International (LCI) was founded in 1917 and has over 46,000 Clubs and 1.4 million members in 206 countries around the world. Lions Club of Denver was also founded in 1917 as one of the 23 charter Clubs of LCI. Lions has the motto “We Serve,” and Lions Club of Denver is motivated by the adage: “In life, you need to breathe to survive, but you need to see to thrive.” Lions sees this impending trip to Ethiopia as a way to demonstrate its capacity for bringing different cultures of the world together through humanitarian service.

“RECCS U” supports lifetime learning, student scholarships SUBMITTED BY CCSD

The Retired Employees of Cherry Creek Schools, a group fondly known as “RECCS,” is launching its second year of an educational initiative called “RECCS U.” “RECCS U is an opportunity for our members, their family and friends and members of the community to take interesting and unique classes that are taught

by RECCS members,” said Jim Brickey, RECCS second vice president. He explained that most educators and school district employees are, by nature, lifelong learners who are often interested in trying something new. RECCS U, which debuted in 2018, gives them plenty of opportunity to do just that, through classes including: • A refresher course in Bridge – A two-hour class that will meet four times. Taught by retired CCSD teacher Patricia Cox. This class will help those who already know how to play bridge review the basic rules and learn new conventions.

• Meditation: Seeking Mindfulness in a World of Chaos - A one-hour class that meets three times. Taught by retired CCSD teacher E.J. Rivet. This class will provide guided practice in simple meditative devices and contemplative forms of meditation that can help reduce stress, improve concentration and deepen awareness.

• Manage the Pitfalls of the Internet - A two-hour class that meets just once. Taught by Overland HS graduate Scott Henke, owner of ONSITE Consulting. This class will cover the dangers of scammers, hackers, bad websites and fraudulent emails and potentially save you thousands of dollars and months of frustration.

• Downsizing: How to prepare for a stress-free move - A twohour class that meets just once and will cover the downsizing process including creating a timetable, communicating with family members and deciding what to keep, sell or donate.

• Election Reform: Bridging the Partisan Divide – A twohour class that meets twice and will delve into the polarization

of politics and look at proposed solutions both locally and nationally.

Classes are $5 per hour, so a two-hour class that meets once is $10, while a one-hour class that meets three times is $15.

Most of the class fees go into the RECCS scholarship fund. In just the past few years, RECCS has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to deserving CCSD

graduates. Each year, RECCS awards 10, $2,500 scholarships, but group’s goal is to increase that to 11 scholarships this year.

People interested in RECCS U can get class and schedule information and register for classes at reccs.org. All classes are held at the Cherry Creek Schools Student Achievement Resource Center (SARC), located at 14188 E. Briarwood Avenue in Centennial.

Englewood Schools celebrate state awards Two Englewood Schools have received state awards due to student performance on the state assessments.

Englewood Leadership Academy (ELA), Englewood’s choice middle school, once again received the John Irwin School of Excellence Award. This award was given to 185 schools statewide and reflects exceptional performance in math, English language arts and science on the Colorado statewide assessments.

ELA received an Exceeds Expectations rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks.

“We are proud year after year that ELA continues to demonstrate excellence. Our teachers and our students all work hard to achieve these impressive results,” said ELA principal Annessa Hart.

Clayton Elementary for the first time received

the Centers of Excellence Award. Only 15 schools statewide received the award this year. This award goes to schools where at least 75 percent of the school’s students are at-risk but demonstrate highest rates of student growth over time as measured by the Colorado Growth Model.

“The Clayton community continues to focus on academic achievement and growth. This award is a reflection of our dedication and hard work to ensure that all students have equal opportunities for growth and learning,” said Clayton principal Jenny Buster.

“We are proud of the academic achievements of all of our schools this year,” said Wendy Rubin, superintendent. “It’s great that the Colorado Department of Education is recognizing these two schools in particular for their achievements.”

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Happy Trails as show ends a new era begins at the National Western

BY STEFAN KRUSZE

The final performances at the 2019 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo did not mark the end of the show but a new beginning with a bright future for the National Western Complex. Ground has been broken and not just for a reno-

Michaela Cordova of Littleton having some good jumps during her ride at the National Western Stock Show in the Adult Amateur Horse Jumping competition.

vation but an expansion that will incorporate new technology in building while preserving the traditions that have made the National Western Complex a world renown site and events destination place.

The National Western Complex will not only expand to host world class events as

Chad Flower with Clydesdale draft horse, that has just been unhitched going for a break in between shows.

it has in years past, it will also be a place of education and economic development.

The expansion and redevelopment will make the complex a world class operation that will make Colorado’s future more promising and accessible for everyone.

Miss Rodeo America Taylor McNair along with Miss Rodeo Colorado Kellie Stockton and Miss Rodeo Nebraska Eva Oliver.

From “Down Under” Dan James of Australia with his unbridled horses running rearing and just having fun performing for the crowd.

Miss Rodeo America Taylor McNair riding with the Colorado State University colors.

Westernaires Lady Trick rider performs for the crowd.

Woman barrel racer and her mount fly to the opposite barrel.

Bull Rider getting a re-ride.

Woman barrel racer Tammy Fischer of Ledbetter, Texas rounding the barrel at high speed.

Bullfighter Quirt Hunt of Gordon, Neb. diverts William James George away from bull rider Cordell Curtis of Monte Vista, after dismounting or being bucked off.

February 7, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 13

NWSS grand champion steer sets new record The standing-room-only crowd at the 2019 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions roared as the grand champion steer sold for an all-time record of $150,000. The top eight champion animals tallied generous sales of $480,000. The grand champion hog sold for $70,000, and the reserve grand champion steer sold for an impressive $90,000.

The money invested supports the junior exhibitors that raised the animal as they plan for their agricultural future and college educations. In addition, a portion of the proceeds support the National Western Scholarship Trust. The scholarship trust funds scholarships in agriculture studies and rural medicine at colleges throughout Colorado and Wyoming. This year, 100 students received funds to aid their education.

The top six Junior Livestock animals were auctioned off live on 9NEWS at 6:30 p.m., and the exciting results are as follows: • Grand Champion Steer weighing 1,339 pounds sold for an all-time high of $150,000 to Ames Construction Company.

The steer was shown by Kutter Bland, 17 who attends Idalou High School in Slanton, Texas.

• Junior exhibitor, Kassidy Bremer, 18, showed her 1,369-pound reserve grand champion steer. The buyer, Stevinson Automotive, Kent Stevinson, purchased the animal for $90,000, which is the second-highest sale amount for a Reserve Grand Champion Steer.

• Junior exhibitor and Former champion, Mikala Grady, returned and sold the grand champion hog weighing 267 pounds for $70,000 to Transwest Trucks – besting the previous record by $30,000. Mikala is no stranger to the auction ring, as she was the 2017 exhibitor for both the reserve grand champion steer and the reserve grand champion hog.

• The 269-pound reserve champion hog, “Hammer,” was sold to Pete Coors and family for $34,000.

The hog was shown by Sterling Boyles, 12 from Canyon, Texas.

• The grand champion lamb, shown

by Lydia Stryka, 17 of Yukon, Okla., was sold for $40,000 to Brannan Sand and Gravel.

• CoBiz, now part of BOK Financial, purchased the reserve grand champion lamb for a new record of $36,000. The lamb was shown by junior exhibitor, Carlye Winfrey, 17 from Seminole, Texas.

• Hayden Schroeder, 14, sold

his grand champion goat for $35,000 to Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Hayden is from Zepher, Texas, and he attends Early Texas Middle School.

• The reserve grand champion goat named Goose sold for $25,000 to the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. “Goose” was shown

by Turner Matkin, 17.

Kutter Bland of Slaton, Texas bringing in his stock show grand champion steer Bob into Brown Palace Hotel.

Kassidy Bremer of Redfield, Iowa did a great job in keeping her reserve grand champion steer El Diablo calm after he rammed into a heavy glass tempered door while making the entrance into the Brown Palace.

Stock show auction trustee Randall “Randy” Blach with junior champion exhibitors Kutter Bland and Kassidy Bremer.

Photos by Stefan Krusze

Stephen Edmond with his father Paul Edmonds and Daniel Kopinsky.

Miss Rodeo Colorado Kellie Stockton and Miss Rodeo America Taylor McNair of Learned, Mississippi.

Brown Palace Hotel associates by steer ice sculpture.

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The heart of Valentine’s Day

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February 7, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 15

Breaking the Cycle of Dependency

BY ROSEMARY FETTER CONTRIBUTOR

“It began a summer project for two CU students who volunteered at an orphanage in Iganga, U ganda,” said David Morrison, board president for the thriving Musana community. “They found 162 c hildren ages 4- 14 l iving under unimaginable conditions. They were sleeping on irt oors without be s or blankets in three small rat- infested rooms. Whenever it raine , the oors turne to mud.” U nder such unsanitary conditions, many had rashes and bacterial infections, and they were suffering from malnutrition. U neducated and unloved, their future looked dismal.

The students, A ndrea and Leah Pauline, were 19 a nd 20, gr aduates of Littleton High School. Determined to make a difference, they rolled up their sleeves and dug in their heels. Their dedication, along with donations from friends, family and the community, led to the creation of the Musana Children’s Home in 208.

They moved 80 of the youngsters to the new facility, providing them with three meals a day, medical care, and a good education in a loving environment. Musana means restore or awaken in the local language..

That was just the beginning. Today Musana includes award- winning schools on three campuses, including a nursery and preschool, primary school, and a vocational high school, the latter encompassing both academics and training programs. “In U ganda, boarding school is the norm,” Morrison added.

“A bout seventy percent of the 20 s tudents live on campus, many of them orphans.”

Musana also includes a Health Center, which provides dental services, pedi-

atrics, family planning and immuniz ation and a recently added a 70bed hospital.

A s part of the community health outreach, health care practitioners and social workers travel to outlying areas to provide services such as immuniz ations, HIV testing, dental check- ups and prenatal care. Project Restore seeks out vulnerable children and adults needing special medical attention and recommends surgery and rehabilitation when necessary.

A ccording to Morrison, life is primitive in Iganga, which has a livestock- based economy with some subsistence farming. With no electricity, everything shuts down after sunset. U ganda has a long history of dependency and reliance on foreign aid, exa cerbated by political conict, en ironmenta rob ems and the A IDS epidemic. Musana aims to make the people more se su ficient, so the will become their own catalyst for change and progress.

One of Musana’s success stories is a 17 ye ar- old boy named Solomon, one of the original 80 or phans. “He came to us when he was about six, a scared kid who didn’t even know his age. He was born in a mud hut and both his parents had passed away.” Over the years, the boy has thrived at Musana.

“He is great at math and science, a school leader in student government and exc els at volleyball,” said Morrison.

“He wants to become a civil engineer. He’s on his way to a different life.”

“Musana has a different model than most relief charities,” he adds. “We don’t come into the community with first wor so utions. e encourage people to gain independence and skills, which give them the ability to transform their lives.”

Musana US Board President, David Morrison, with students from Bukona Village

ABOVE: Children from Musana’s Project Restore RIGHT: Project Restore – Musana’s social work department provides life giving assistance for the poorest of the poor.

Musana offers a fourteen- week course in skill development and business.

With sustainability as a goal, donors provide capital for various enterprises. F or ex ample, Musana has trained more than 30 w omen in both marketing and practical skills, including tailoring, knitting, tie- dye and embroidery, which is sold in craft markets and outsourced.

“Most charities have to raise money every year, but we are more than 90 pe rcent sustainab e, sai orrison. rofits

go back to the community through outreach programs.

We also charge school fees to parents who can pay.”

He emphasiz es that Musana is a community of social enterprises, aimed to empower the nex t generation. “I love this organiz ation,” he added. “I was out there twice last year, once with a group.

Over the years, my wife, K ay, and I have made personal connections and

met some wonderful people.

In September we had a 1 0 th anniversary celebration here at Mile High Station.”

The organiz ation is hoping to expa nd to add a second location with a clinic and schools. F or further information or to make a donation, check the website at Musana. org.

Musana Community Development Organization

Learn more, donate, get involved: www.musana.org Upcoming events:

David and Kay Morrison (middle) with Musana board members and donors

Musana Golf Tournament Monday, June 24 TPC Colorado 2375 TPC Parkway Berthoud, CO 80513

Taste to Transform Celebration Saturday, August 17 The Hangar at Stanley 2501 Dallas Street #135 Aurora, CO 80010

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Emerging deck trends Custom-built decks can expand usable outdoor entertaining spaces. Decks can surround pools and create outdoor patio areas that make it easy to establish multitiered living spaces, improving the functionality of outdoor areas.

Certain deck trends have emerged as industry experts’ top picks for the upcoming remodeling and renovation season. For those thinking of revamping an existing deck, or building an entirely new one, these trends are on point.

• Established perimeters: “Picture framing” is not a new trend, but one that has taken greater hold in recent years. The term refers to aesthetically appealing designs that conceal the ends of deck boards for a clean finish.

Some designs feature contrasting material colors on the ends for even more impact. This helps create

refined perimeters for a polished look.

• Roof-top decking: Urban areas also can benefit from decking to create usable outdoor spaces. In fact, many new condominium and townhouse communities are incorporating roof-top decks into their designs, particularly in communities with water views or other impressive vistas. HGTV experts suggest roof-top decks feature light-colored materials and fixtures to help keep the area cool even in direct sunlight.

• Distressed hardwood: Builder and Developer, a management resource for professional homebuilders, says that the trend for using distressed hardwoods at home has migrated outside. Some decking manufacturers have recently introduced

low-maintenance composite deck boards that mimic the look and feel of distressed, rustic hardwood flooring. This weathered appearance gives the look of age without the upkeep of real aged wood.

• Wooden walkways: Decking can be the more traditional design people envision with a patio table or outdoor furniture.

But it also can consist of wooden walkways or a low-laying patio to accentuate the yard.

• Mixed materials: Homeowners may be inspired by commercial eateries, breweries and urban markets in their exterior design choices. Decks featuring composite materials and aluminum railings blend sophistication, urban appeal and comfort.

• Personal touches: Homeowners can customize

The choice for staying put or moving on Many home improvement television series showcase people deciding whether to improve upon their current homes to make them into the houses of their dreams or to put “for sale” signs in their lawns and move on to something new.

The question of whether to move or stay put depends on various factors. Such factors may include emotional attachment to a home, the current economic climate and the cost of real estate.

Current data points to a greater propensity for people to invest and improve upon their current properties rather than trading up for something new.

According to information collected by John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the percentage of homeowners moving up to their next home is the lowest in 25 years. Many are opting to make starter homes permanent by expanding them and repairing homes for the long haul.

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The National Association of Realtors said that, between 1987 and 2008, home buyers stayed in their homes an average of six years before selling. Since 2010, however, NAR says the average expected length of time people will stay in their homes before selling is now 15 years.

Part of what’s fueling this permanency is that many home buyers were able to acquire rock-bottom mortgage interest rates shortly after the 2008 recession. As a result, they’re not inclined to walk away from those rates, even if doing so means getting more house. Also, a low inventory of available houses has stymied repeat buying for many people.

Those factors and others have led many homeowners to invest in renovations instead.

The experts at Bankrate say realistic budgeting and comparing renovation project costs against mortgages and interests rates can further help individuals decide whether to remain in their current homes or move out. Very often a smarter layout and more efficient floor plan can make meaningful differences in spaces. Renovations and redesigns can make sense and often are less expensive and disruptive than moving.

Deck trends continue to improve on the form and function of outdoor living spaces.

their decks with personal touches. It’s not unheard of to wrap columns in stone or glass tiles for more impact. And a vast array of decking colors now enables fun interpretations for outdoor areas.

• Fire pit conversation area: Many decks can incorporate water or fire el-

ements for visual appeal.

Gas-fueled fire elements can expand the functionality of decks beyond the warm seasons, or make enjoying them practical on nights when the temperature plummets.

Decks are reimagined in many different ways with continually evolving trends.

When it can be smart to hire a painting pro Few things can revitalize a home more readily than a fresh coat of paint Thanks in part to the affordability of paint and its ease of application, painting is something that even novice DIYers can typically handle. According to the marketing advice guru Brandon Gaille, it is estimated that residential interior paint only lasts around three years before it needs to be updated.

Exterior paint can fade, chip and peel due to various environmental factors. As a result, many homes can likely use a fresh coat of paint in at least one room.

As DIY-friendly as painting can be, when attempting to paint the interior or exterior of their homes, homeowners may learn that some painting projects are best left to the professionals. Painting requires skill, patience and a knowledge of how various paints - including finishes for particular applications - will hold up. Novice painters may do more harm than good by dripping paint on expensive carpeting or floors or fail to recognize the nuances that indicate a spot-on painting job.

Professional painters have spent hours upon hours learning the ropes of what works - and what does not. Painters often understand that painstaking preparatory work is crucial to getting pristine finished results. Walls and ceilings must be properly repaired and prepared even before a base coat is applied.

Professional painters also have an eye for details. And because professional painters make a business out of doing interior and

exterior surfaces, they understand which techniques can improve efficiency. That means a professional job can typically be completed much more quickly than a DIY project.

Even though some people think they’ll save money by painting their own homes, that’s not necessarily true. Professionals already have all the equipment necessary, unlike novices who may need to make repeated and potentially costly trips to the hardware store for supplies. Plus, if mistakes happen, DIYers have to spend additional time and money fixing them.

Safety can be a large motivator for turning painting over to a pro.

Navigating exterior areas or tall interior ceilings can be challenging and may require scaffolding or tall ladders DIYers do not have. Risk of falls or other injuries increase with lack of experience.

Painting can give a home a facelift, and oftentimes it is smart to turn the work over to professionals to ensure the job is done just right.

SeniorChoices

February 7, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 17

How to fight age discrimination in the workplace SAVVYSENIOR

• You were fired because your boss wanted to keep younger workers who are paid less.

• You were turned down for a promotion, which went to someone younger hired

BY JIM MILLER from outside the comDear Donna, pany, because the boss says Age discrimination can happen to anybody over age 40, but the company “needs new it’s difficult to prove. With that blood.”

• When company layoffs said, here are the steps you’ll are announced, most of the need to take to fight this growpersons laid off were older, ing problem if you think you’ve while younger workers been treated unlawfully in the with less seniority and less workplace. on-the-job experience were kept on.

ADEA protection • Before you were fired, your The Age Discrimination in supervisor made age-relatEmployment Act (ADEA) is ed remarks about you. your first defense against age • You didn’t get hired bediscrimination. This is a fedcause the employer wanted eral law that says an employer a younger-looking person cannot fire, refuse to hire, or to do the job. treat you differently than other The ADEA protects all employees because of your age.

Some examples of age discrimi- workers and job applicants age 40 and over who work for nation include: Dear Savvy Senior, How does one fight against workplace age discrimination, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case?

Discouraged Donna

employers that have 20 or more employees – including federal, state and local governments as well as employment agencies and labor unions.

If your workplace has fewer than 20 employees, you may still be protected under your state’s anti-age discrimination law.

What to Do If you think you are a victim of employment age discrimination, you may first want to talk to, or file a grievance with your company’s human resources department, but it’s important to remember that HR work for your employer, not for you.

If that doesn’t resolve the problem, you should file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 300 days from the date of the alleged violation.

In some states, it’s 180 days.

You can do this by mail or in person at your nearest EEOC office (see EEOC.gov/field/in-

Are first impressions accurate?

Recently, there was constant reporting about a high school student and his actions while visiting Washington, D.C. Why was he in D.C.?

What was he wearing? What did he do that created such an uproar that dominated the news for a week?

This was the first impression on steroids. Humans make snap judgments and sizeup people and events quickly.

First impressions are influenced by many factors such as clothing, facial expressions, the tone of voice, eye contact, body type and many others. Research sug-

gests that first impressions are hard to change even when we are presented with facts that dispute our initial thoughts.

The Center for Relationship Education offers curricula that teach skills for healthy relationship development. One of the lessons is about empathy. Empathy is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference, that is, the capacity to place oneself in another’s position.

How do we teach this com-

plex construct in the dimension of human relationship development?

We ask students to imagine there was a huge elephant in the room. The assignment is to stand around the elephant and write a paragraph about this pachyderm.

Are all the paragraphs the same or even similar? No, of course not, it depends on where one is standing. One is describing the leg while another could be describing the trunk. Real empathy is not to say that you hear and even understand what people are saying about the elephant, but, rather, it is going behind that person and looking at the elephant from where they are

dex.cfm) or call 800-669-4000.

They will help you through the filing process and let you know if you should also file a charge with your state anti-discrimination agency.

If you do file, be prepared to provide the names of potential witnesses, your notes about age-related comments and other episodes.

Once the charge is filed, the EEOC will investigate your complaint and find either reasonable cause to believe that age discrimination has occurred, or no cause and no basis for a claim. After the investigation, the EEOC will then send you their findings along with a “notice-of-right-to-sue,” which gives you permission to file a lawsuit in a court of law.

If you decide to sue, you’ll need to hire a lawyer who specializes in employee discharge suits. To find one, see the National Employment Lawyers Association at NELA.org, or your state bar association at

FindLegalHelp.org.

If you lose your job in a group termination or layoff, you should consider joining forces with other colleagues. There are advantages to proceeding as a group, including sharing costs of the litigation and strengthening your negotiating position.

Another option you may want to consider is mediation, which is a fair and efficient way to help you resolve your employment disputes and reach an agreement. The EEOC offers mediation at no cost if your current or former employer agrees to participate. At mediation, you show up with your evidence, your employer presents theirs and the mediator makes a determination within a day or less.

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” book.

standing and seeing what they see.

Empathy is missing from our national dialogue and in many relationships. It is a skill we must learn if we are going to connect with one another in meaningful and authentic ways. We must be willing to see someone’s point of view from their vantage point. It does not mean we have to agree, we just need to attempt to understand with empathy and kindness.

I remember a time in my life when I despondent, I heard a song that gave voice to my exact feelings. My heart leaped and I was moved to tears. How did the artist know what I was feeling at this moment in time? It touched

my heart in such a profound way, I played it repeatedly. The words in the song declared, I understand you! Being understood is an amazing gift. It is what makes us human. It is called empathy. My hope is that we can all take a breath, be mindful of first impressions and the power of rushing to judgment and posting these judgments on social media. This pollutes our hearts and makes the culture uncivil, and meanspirited. Let’s slow down and get all the “paragraphs” from around the elephant in the room before we rush to judgment and make our first impression, which is very likely not accurate. For more information: joneen@myrelationshipcenter. org or myrelationshipcenter.org

6 little-known facts about the history of jigsaw puzzles SUBMITTED BY BPT

Just try to walk by an unfinished jigsaw puzzle without stopping. It’s almost impossible and in fact, nearly half of all Americans puzzle for fun, to relax or to relieve stress.

Families puzzle together as a winter tradition. Millennials puzzle to connect with each other and disconnect from a hyper-digital lifestyle while seniors puzzle for a brain boost. It may feel like puzzling is one of the many retro activities made vogue again, but it has always been in fashion.

In celebration of National Puzzle Month, which takes place each January and not coincidentally in the winter when friends and families puzzle most, here is a brief history of puzzling.

Puzzles in ancient times.

Puzzling has been around since the dawn of time (almost). Greek mathematician Archimedes puzzled around

250 B.C. to solve geometry problems. He cut a square into 14 pieces, and then examined how many different configurations could be made from those 14 pieces. This puzzle was recently solved by Bill Cutler, a mathematician from Cornell University, who showed the puzzle has 536 truly distinct solutions.

The first jigsaw puzzle.

Engraver and mapmaker John Spilsbury is credited with inventing the first jigsaw puzzle in 1767. He drew a map on top of a piece of wood, then used a jigsaw to cut it into small pieces. The name clearly stuck! Kids today still learn geography by using jigsaw puzzles of maps. In fact, the “Geographical Puzzle” was the first wooden puzzle produced in 1891 by Ravensburger, the world’s leading puzzle maker.

A puzzling craze sweeps the nation. Puzzles for adults became popular around 1900,

and by 1908 puzzles were a staple of the upper class. Why upper class? Wooden puzzles were expensive, typically costing $5 each (or $140 today). For working people, who earned an average of $50 per month, puzzles would have been a luxury. Over time, cardboard puzzles became a less expensive option, making puzzling available to everyone.

A welcome escape. During the Great Depression, puzzles offered people a quiet, inexpensive escape from the troubled economy. In 1932, a new concept emerged: a weekly puzzle. The “Jig of the Week” was sold at newsstands every Wednesday. In February of 1933, puzzle production reached an all-time high of 10 million puzzles per week.

Puzzles grew. Literally. In 1977, Ravensburger debuted the world’s largest puzzle for its time, with 5,000 pieces. Today, the world’s largest Disney puzzle, dubbed Memorable Disney Moments, clocks in at 40,320 pieces. It took the puzzle creators 650 hours to trace each of the 10 scenes by hand to be digitally rendered on the computer and another 400 hours to bend the steel sheets with a hammer to create the cutting tool.

Puzzling today. As far back as we can trace, puzzling has been equal parts art and craft, driven by puzzlers who race to place the last piece and solve the puzzle. Just as in years past, it’s more than ever a respite from today’s hectic lifestyle to relax and connect with one another over a shared goal.

To learn more about jigsaw puzzles, visit Ravensburger at ravensburger.us.

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FLEURISH

February is Heart month First Friday is National Wear RED Day Last Friday, beginning with news anchors - seen locally and nationally, one noticed it must be a day for wearing red. It was. Traditionally, American Heart Association designates the kickoff for Heart Month as the first Friday in February and calls it National Wear

RED Day. Several events were planned around town in recognition. One group of

women and men attended a luncheon at Chinook Tavern in Greenwood Village similar to one that was held for years at the former Metropolitan Club to receive the iconic Red Dress Pin and be reminded of preventative measures for avoiding Ms. Senior America Gayle Novak, Nancy Markham Bugbee, LaFawn heart disease.

Biddle, Jimmy and Linda Yip

ABOVE: Lynnette Morrison, Jackie Rotole, Kris Lamers, Beverly Day, Lani Hood, Dr. Bonita Carson LEFT: Mieko Nakamura, Gayle Ray, Aldona and Rick Seymour, Nathalia Faribault

The CCU group in Washington, D.C. with the capitol in the background.

(Courtesy of CCU)

AnnieLaurie Anton, student staff member at CCU

Antonette DeLauro Smith, marketing director at Centennial Institute/CCU

Photo by Scottie Taylor Iverson

CCU sends record number to March for Life in Washington The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University (CCU) works to enhance public understanding of the most important issues relating to faith, family and freedom. As part of this endeavor, the institute focuses its efforts on conducting research, analyzing public policy options and sponsoring seminars, conferences, and other activities that involve students, faculty, staff and outside experts. CCU sent a record num-

ber of 27 students to the January March for Life held at the nation’s capital. These students along with tens of thousands of others marched from the White House to the Supreme Court to support the sanctity of life and demand an overturning of Roe v. Wade. “These students represent the active, bright and intelligent who make up the student body at CCU,” said Jeff Hunt, director of the Centennial Institute.

“They are taking a bold stand on

behalf of the sanctity of human life. We are proud of them for putting the values they learn at CCU into action.”

One of the students – AnnieLaurie Anton is a junior psychology major from Prescott, Ariz. and president of CCU for Life that holds events twice per month. The programs address various issues including abortion. She chose CCU because no others that she considered felt right and CCU did feel right.

This was her third year of going to the March for Life. She

felt compelled. Even in middle school, she wanted to become involved and was interested in the right to life team and wanted to impact students. “This year’s march was largely the same as in years past only many more people this year,” she commented.

In addition to meeting various assistants and representatives of legislators, even with the government shutdown, the group visited the Holocaust Museum that made quite an horrific impression especially in light of the abortion issue. During the four days in

D.C., there were exhibits with various Pro Life merchandise and the Rose Dinner Friday night after the March day. “I came away with a sense of hope that students developed there, while becoming more passionate and wanting to see justice.”

One of the six chaperones, Antonette DeLauro Smith said: “I was honored to attend the March for Life and meet such a diverse and loving group of people from around the country who want to provide more and better support for women and their babies.”

February 7, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 19

Friendship making a difference Continued page 1

Approximately every three minutes someone new is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every 10 minutes someone dies. Dad has met seven individuals diagnosed with blood cancers since his diagnosis in 2013, one of which just recently passed away.

The next generation of research will save some of these lives and eventually, with continued research, all will be saved.

Please join me in taking the next step and make a donation.

With sincere appreciation, James Chrisman James sincerely thanks the following individuals for their selfless contribution to bringing greater awareness to curing lymphoma and leukemia.

Candidate

James Chrisman

Candidate Team

Caroline Caplis Daniel Carr Claire Chrisman, Family Chair Joe D’Angelo, Regis Jesuit High School Chair James Dahlen James Faudel Alexandra Haymons Lily Fox, Colorado Academy Chair Oliver Greenwald, Graphics Elsie Halvorson Elsie Hauser Grant Ho Caden Joseph, Kent Denver School Chair Tucker Joseph Matthew Klein Claudia Melendez Sebastian Melendez Andrew Park Amanda Schlatter, Vineyard Vines Event Chair Olivia Schmergel, Campaign Chair Tate Schmergel Lauren Sperry, Heritage High School/Bow Mar Chair Jackson Walvoord Mark Walvoord Maddie Wilten, St. Mary’s Academy Chair

Campaign Advisors

Tucker Joseph (Team Member), James Chrisman (Candidate) and Caden Joseph (Kent Denver School, Chair) childhood friends since kindergarten at the LLS Vineyard Vines event.

The most impressive part of 2019 Leukemia & Lymphoma Student of the Year Campaign is that TEAM CHRISMAN is comprised of 24 high school students from 5 separate schools (except 22 year old sister Claire), all classmates, teammates, childhood and family friends.

Each team member is doing whatever they can to contribute: bake sales, passing the bucket at sporting events, presenting to foundations, asking for auction item donations, participating in corporate asks, hosting shopping partnership events, and selling ads in the gala program.

Team Chrisman is running against 15 other LLS SOY Teams from nearly 12 others schools in the greater Denver Metro area.

– Phyllis Chrisman

Since my diagnosis 5 and a half years ago, I have tracked the advances in blood cancer research through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They are remarkable. Since the start of 2017, 38 new blood cancer treatments have been approved by the FDA and since 2000 about 40% of all cancer drugs developed originated from blood cancer research.

James understands all of this and therefore understands the power of research. He knows advances can’t happen fast enough. Yes, he is my advocate and that alone makes me proud to be his dad, yet I am most proud of the fact that he is advocating for all blood cancer patients by wanting to raise as much money as he can to accelerate this important research, while concurrently increasing his understanding of philanthropy and giving back.

We appreciate your interest in his story. Thank you.

– Jim Chrisman

LLS - is dedicated to funding research, finding cures, and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients.

Keeping it in the family, Jim Chrisman was the 2016 LLS National Man of the Year after raising $419,000.

James and his positive and supportive mother Phyllis.

Renee Duncan Heather Fleck Andrea Linneman Nicole Ridley Suzan Schlatter Kim Sperry

James completes the 2018 Swim From Alcatraz.

A healthy Jim and wife Phyllis with daughter Claire and son James all smiles being together.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bernie Taupin Exhibit

Feb. 5, One night only at Fascination St. Fine Art, 2727 E. 3rd Ave., Denver from 5-8 p.m.

Advance purchase required to attend. 303-3331566 or fascinationstart.com.

Jam Key Jam Concert

Feb. 9, Nabin and Bijay, leading musicians in Nepal for the last two decades will play presenting their unique approach to classical Ragas and Nepali traditional and folk music. 2 p.m. at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton. For information: 303-795-3961 or littletongov.org

Arts presents two exhibits celebrating the art of the horse. “Horse Power” is an exhibit featuring works from contemporary artists from across the country at the Curtis Center for the Arts.

The exhibit will include several life-size, horse sculptures by internationally renowned artist Doug Owen. “Caballo de Fuerza” is a display of historical, horse artifacts on loan from Musco De Las Americas in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District.

These works will be on display at the Greenwood Village City Hall.

What Is Natura Obscura?

Feb. 16, Another exciting “Night at the Movies” at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. preceded at 6:45 p.m. with talk by conductor Devin Patrick Hughes. Tickets and information at arapahoe-phil.org/even/concert4-night-at-the-movies.

Through April 28, Brought by the Creative Minds at The Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) and Prismajic, Natura Obscura is an immersive arts experience that is like stepping into your favorite painting but where you can hear, smell, touch and explore everything around you. Experience the wonder of a new form of art as you wander among the trees and fantastical woodland creatures. The installation encompasses about 5,000 sq. ft. of MOA’s indoor gallery space and is created by over 30 local artists, craftsmen and creative. Tickets: Naturaobscur.org Info: 303-806-0444.

All Horse Art Exhibit in Greenwood Village

Ballet Production -The Wizard of Oz

Arapahoe Philharmonic

Through Feb. 23, Curtis Center for the

Through Feb. 10, At the Ellie Caulkins

Opera House for 10 performances. Tickets: coloradoballet.org or call Patron Services at 303837-8888 ext. 2. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. An Evening in Oz Gala Auction.

BUSINESS

New Thrift Shop Hours

The Assistance League of Denver’s Thrift Shop at 6265 E. Evans Avenue, Suite 8 is now open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. We have many estate sale items. Check our weekly specials online at assistanceleague. org/Denver. 303-322-5205.

Sales Event

The Briggs and Riley Sales event is in progress at Paradise Baggage Co., 4442 S. Broadway, Englewood. Receive 20 percent off select items from the Sympatico Collection to the Baseline and Kinzie Collections. The sale is good while supplies last.

Luggage Trade-ins

Through Feb. 28, The 5th Annual “A Case For Giving” event will be held at Paradise Baggage Co., 4442 S. Broadway, Englewood.

Receive up to a $100 credit toward a new Briggs and Riley when you trade in your luggage. These trade-ins will be donated to the Denver Rescue Mission and the Arapahoe Foster Program.

Colorado Athletic Club-DTC Opens New ATLAS Arena

Now open. This 5,200 square-foot cutting edge space was opened. A space designed for a whole different kind of workout.

CHAMBER

Cross-Generational Communication

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

APPETIZERS: LUMP CRAB & SHRIMP CAKE 6.99 - Atop citrus aioli and roasted red pepper coulis TIROPITA & SPANAKOPITA 5.99 - Feta & Kaseri Stuffed / Spinach and Feta Stuffed Phyllo triangles STUFFED PEPPERS 6.99 - Mini red and yellow peppers stuffed with Mizithra and feta cheese, roasted red peppers-tomatoes and garlic, grilled pita COCONUT SHRIMP 6.99 - Three large coconut crusted shrimp, Mango dipping sauce SALADS: ROAST BEET AND KALE SALAD 4.99 - Grana Padano cheese, candied almonds, crumbled imported feta, Balsamic reduction ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD 4.99 - Pancetta cracklings, dice roma tomatoes, candied walnuts, gorgonzola buttermilk dressing SOUPS: NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 4.99 ENTREES: CRAB-TOPPED FILET MIGNON 26.99 - 8oz USDA natural beef cut, béarnaise sauce, mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus SEABASS ALMONDINE 18.99 - Bistro rice pilaf, roasted seasonal vegetables, Bur Noisette PRIME RIB (4PM TILL OUT) 25.99 - 12oz Black Angus cut, horseradish sauce, mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus STUFFED SHRIMP 22.99 - Crab stuffed shrimp, chard lemon Hollandaise sauce, Bistro rice, sautéed asparagus BISTRO STEAK OSCOR 21.99 - 12 oz. Angus flat iron cut, crab, asparagus, hollandaise, mashed potatoes RACK OF LAMB CHOPS 25.99 - CO lamb, lemon pepper-oregano rubbed, demi glace, lemon pepper potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetable SEAFOOD ORZO 23.99 - Lobster, calamari, shrimp, mussels, Piquillo peppers, basil cream sauce, Greek orzo LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN 15.99 - Red Bird all natural chicken breast, lemon caper sauce, Bistro rice, sautéed asparagus FIVE CHEESE RAVIOLIS 14.99 - Pecorino, ricotta, parmesan, stuffed pasta, tossed with basil gorgonzola cream sauce SHRIMP & CRAB ENCHILADA 16.99 - Between corn tortillas, goat cheese, onions, cilantro, salsa Suiza, pico, Bistro rice DESSERT: BAKLAVA 5.49 - Layers of phyllo, walnuts, honey, vanilla bean ice cream (GF) CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ 5.99 Moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate heart, topped with vanilla bean ice cream WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE 5.99 - Raspberry coulis and chocolate sauce

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Feb. 12, Experiencing frustration trying to communicate with someone of another generation at work? Attend the Networking Breakfast with door prizes, 7:30 – 9:15 at The Guild Englewood, 3425 S. Inca St. You’ll hear how to get beyond what seems to be an insurmountable barrier. Members with reservation $15. Non-members at door $17.

RSVP by Feb. 8, 303-789-4473 or admin@ myenglewoodchamber.com.

EVENT

DAR Prospective Members Welcome

Feb. 16, The Frances Wisebart Jacobs Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church at 12:30 p.m., 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver. Light refreshments are served. Prospective members are welcome.

Reservations: Kim Knor at 720-217-2965.

Beaux Arts Ball presents The World’s Greatest Showman

Feb. 23, Presented by Morgridge Family Foundation benefiting National Jewish Health.

Honoring Grand Marshals, Faye and Steve Demby, Kathleen and William J. Hybl, Wendy and Jimmy Miller and Kate Paul and Michael Passmore. Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St., Denver. Info: Clem Connolly at 303-728-6546 or ConnollyC@ njhealth.org.

Metro Denver EDC Awards Luncheon

March 5, the 15th Annual Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation Awards will be presented at the Seawell Grand Ballroom in the Denver Center For The Performing Arts from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Individuals $110, Chamber members $90. Corporate table for 10 $1,200. Register online at events@metrodenver. org or 303-620-8034. Deadline to register is March 1.

FUNDRAISER

The Art Students League of Denver Presents Art and Soul

Feb. 7, 6-9:30 p.m. The annual gala event benefiting the mission of the organization offers awfully inspiring community evening with artwork, an art auction and art demonstrations.

At the history ASLD building, 200 Grant St., with ticket sales directly benefiting the organization’s programming, art and community. 50 fabulous fine art pieces for sale, featuring a broad variety of mediums and techniques. Footers Catering will provide food. A VIP experience from 6-7 p.m. with general admission at 7 p.m. Visit asid.org to purchase tickets.

Imagine 2019 Believe in Magic March 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jason Bishop, Luncheon Keynote, an illusionist and magician.

Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St. Event MC Reggie Rivers, former Denver Bronco. Register: 303-864-5308 or jendrusch.denise@kempe.org.

TLC Meals on Wheels

“Feed 50 Clients for 50 Weeks” campaign.

Goal to raise $62,000 on their 50th Anniversary in serving the South Metro Denver Community.

Go to tlcmealsonwheels.org to donate.

HEALTH

Enhancing Your Body’s Circulation System

Feb. 11, Learn about the current science regarding micro-circulation including what you eat and how you exercise. 2 p.m. at Bemis Public Library 6014 S. Datura St. Presenter Zita Easton is a certified nutrition therapy practitioner.

SANCTUARY MOPS

Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:30-11 a.m. in Fellowship 1.

Child care is provided. Contact Abbie at abbey/ amiotte@gmail.com.

Galentine’s Day Celebration

Feb. 16, Ladies in their 20s, 30s and 40s are invited to a catered mimosa brunch to celebrate women and make new friends. 10 a.m. at Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S. Colorado Blvd. RSVP to kgriffith@wpcdenver.org by Feb. 10. Cost $10.

SCHOOLS

CSU Cam the Ram’s Birthday Party Feb. 23, Join your Colorado State University Alumni Association for the celebration and help blow out the candles on his cake. 10 a.m. to noon. Monkey Bizness, 9950 E. Easter Ave., Suite 200. No cost but reservations are required. RSVP

by Feb. 22. 303-376-2121.

Colorado Skies Academy Taking Flight fall 2019

A tuition-free public middle school for all young people in grades 6-8. Regardless of background or ability, students united in a passion for flight, study and explore the science of aerospace and aviation through individually tailored. STEAM-driven, Project-based learning.

Located at the Centennial Airport in partnership with Wings Over the Rockies Museum and the Boeing Blue Sky Exploration of Flight Center.

Apply ASAP at ColoradoSKIESAcademy.org and select application to enroll.

SEMINARS

Santeria and the Hispanic Caribbean

Feb. 4, Learn how Santeria or Yoruba theology became part of the Hispanic Caribbean culture. 2 p.m. at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-795-3961

Uniting Communities Panel Discussion

Feb. 7, “The Myths of Mental Health.” 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the Wellshire Events Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group

Feb. 20-April 10, 4-5 p.m. Jewish Family Service (JFS) Therapist Deborah Goodman, LCSW, will facilitate an eight-week group, entitled “ACT for your life. Discussion topics include: Decreasing avoidance, Empowerment tome meaningful goals and life changes, Mindfulness and living in the present, Self-compassion and Personal values. $15/session. RSVP: Deborah Goodman, 720-248-4594 or dgoodman@ jewishfamilyservice.org.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED Learn to be a Naturalist

Feb. 21, Roxborough State Park invite the public who are interested in sharing the unique beauty of the park and becoming a volunteer naturalist to an open house from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; For information or to register call 303-973-3959.

WORKSHOPS

Kempe Uniting Communities for Kids

Feb. 7, 7:30-9 a.m. Panel Discussion: A Conversation on the Myths of Mental Healthwhat is being done to ensure our youth get the help they need. Over 200,000 kids and teens have diagnosable mental health conditions in Colorado, but less than a quarter of them receive any type of professional care.

At breakfast, hear from the panel of experts on mental health issues facing children and their families and learn what can be done to protect and heal our youth. Moderator: Don Mares - Exec. Director, Denver Dept. of Human Services. Panelists: Steven Berkowitz, M.D. - Visiting professor of psychiatry, Univ. of Colorado, School of Medicine; Evelin Gmez, Phd - assistant professor, Dept. of Pediatrics, Kempe Center and Shannon Van Deman, Ph.D. - vice president, Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado. Register: 303-864-5300. “Our children’s future and the world’s future are one.” Dr. C. Henry Kempe.

CC Diamond Club hall of fame The Cherry Creek Diamond Club is proud to present the 15th Annual Hall of Fame supporting Cherry Creek Baseball Saturday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Inverness Hotel and Conference Center. Coach Marc Johnson is entering the 47th year of coaching at Cherry Creek High School and only 17 games away from his 800th career win.

This year, David Aardsma,

former major league player/pitcher and coordinator of player development with the Toronto Blue Jays will be the keynote speaker.

Aardsma was fortunate to be a part of the 1999 State Championship team during his junior season at Cherry Creek High School. He played in Major League Baseball for 14 seasons.

Inductee’s this year include: Lane Milligan, Scott VanderWeg,

Cassie Snow, Tyler Robbins, Larry Milligan (coach) and Keith Bailey (umpire). In addition, Johnson will honor the 1984 Connie Mack World Series Team.

The event is open to the public and is a must attend event for anyone involved with the Colorado Baseball Community. The evening includes dinner, a live and silent auction, raffle, and formal presentation into the Hall of Fame.

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Centennial, Colorado 80122 The property to be included into the District is generally described as follows: Lot 2-A 470 FRONTAGE CO. FILING 1 County of Douglas State of Colorado All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.

FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0493-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 5, 2018, 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) RANDALL W. LIPSETT Original Beneficiary(ies) ADVENT CAPITAL OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ADVENT CAPITAL OF COLORADO, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 30, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 06, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4140439 Original Principal Amount $184,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $177,710.70 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 8, Block 3, Greenwood Executive Park Replat, according to the Plat recorded December 1, 1981 at Reception No. 2127038.

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 6494 So Quebec St, Centennial, CO 80111.

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 otice 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, 02/27/2019, 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 1/10/2019 Last Publication 2/7/2019 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; DATE: 10/05/2018 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: Andrew S. Miller #44219 Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377 Attorney File # T206.002 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: January 10, 2019 Last Publication: Febraury 7, 2019 Legal # 0493-2018 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0568-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 16, 2018, 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) LISA MICHELE SPRING Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 29, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 02, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1041632 Original Principal Amount $135,476.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $112,649.61 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 28, BLOCK 1, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 1.6 FEET OF SAID LOT 28, QUEENSBOROUGH SUBDIVISION SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 759 S OAKLAND ST, DENVER, CO 80246.

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 otice 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, 03/20/2019, 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 1/24/2019 Last Publication 2/21/2019 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; DATE: 11/16/2018 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 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 18-020104 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: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Legal # 0568-2018 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (CDBG & HOME PROGRAMS) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Arapahoe County, Housing and Community Development Services staff will host one study session, two public meetings and one public hearing, as well as provide a thirty day public comment period to obtain citizen input and comments regarding the County’s 2019 Annual Action Plan, which describes how the County and the City of Centennial plan to utilize 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds.

The study session will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, in the West Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120.

The first public meeting will be held on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cherry Creek Room of the Centennial Civic Center Building, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112.

The second public meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120.

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., or shortly thereafter, in the West Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120.

In addition to attending the aforementioned public meetings, interested parties are also encouraged to review the 2019 Annual Action Plan Draft and submit comments during the 30 day public comment period, beginning February 19, 2019 and ending March 22, 2019.

The 2019 Annual Action Plan Draft will be available for review online, starting Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at http://arapahoegov.com/index.aspx ID 334. The plan will also be available by request made to eremy Fink at jfink@arapahoegov.com or (303) 738-8062 or by TDD (303) 738-8033, or at Arapahoe County Housing and

Community Development Services located at 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120.

The County will consider any comments (written or verbal) received during the public comment period when preparing and submitting the 2019 Annual Action Plan. As such, a summary of the comments will be incorporated into the final document.

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

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

Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8816 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-14 WELLNESS PORTAL Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the implementation for an electronic Wellness program as specified herein from a source(s) of supply that will give prompt and efficient service to the County.

A recommended pre proposal conference will be held on February 21, 2019, 11:00 a.m., local time, Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Pikes Peak Teleconference Room, Suite G52, Littleton, CO. Vendors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-14) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov.com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on March 07, 2019.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8819 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO GDP18-004, COPPERLEAF / PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 7th AMENDMENT PROPOSAL: Richmond American Homes is proposing to reduce the minimum building separation on Copperleaf Parcel J from 15 feet to 6 feet.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 26, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described CASE NO GDP18-004, COPPERLEAF / PDP 7TH AMENDMENT. The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO at the above-stated date and time.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8823

____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO GDP18-005, TOWNS @ SOUTH OF CHERRY CREEK / GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL: Michael Sullivan, on behalf of the property owner, The Mor Acres, LLC / Jerry T. Moore, is proposing a General Development Plan to allow for up to 74, 2-story, single-family townhomes on 6.85 acres (up to 11 dwelling units per acre). The proposal includes private streets, water quality detention ponds, and 30% open space.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 26, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described GDP18-005, Towns @ South of Cherry Creek / General Development Plan. The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S Prince St. Littleton, CO 80123 at the above-stated date and time.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8824 ____________________________

COURTS

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: CRISTIAN DANNA AND ANTHONY TRUJILLO Children, And concerning: KELSEY TRUJILLO AKA KELSEY DANNA AND LUE TRUJILLO, JR. Respondents.

Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 19JV0060 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set for February 21, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in Division 35 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, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: January 28, 2019 Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8812 ____________________________

CENTENNIAL CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT

LIQUOR LICENSE FEBRUARY 25, 2019 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 12:00 p.m., Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado, to consider an application for a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Ghufran and Herman, LLC dba Lahore Tika Masala & Bar, 6583 S. Parker Road., Centennial, CO 80016.

The applicant is an Incorporation: Hermon Norman & Ghufran Choudhry 6583 S. Parker Road Centennial, CO 80016 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 February 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk February 4, 2019.

Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8822 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Goodman Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment on or after February 18, 2019, to Goodland Construction Inc., (“Contractor”) for all work done by said Contractor for Central Park Renovations – Phase 1.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Goodman Metropolitan District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment.

Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Goodman Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8809 ____________________________ NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of additional real property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. The Board of Directors has fixed Wednesday, the 20th day of February, 2019, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80112, as the date, time and place of an open meeting at which such Petition shall be heard.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: EDUCHILDREN, LLC 8081 S. Albion St.

Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8813 ____________________________ NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION TO INCLUDE REAL PROPERTY INTO THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons, and particularly to any municipality or county which may be able to provide fire protection, ambulance and emergency medical and rescue services, enforcement of fire prevention codes, hazardous materials response, and other emergency services authorized by statute to the real property described herein, that the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District initially adopted, and will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, to consider final adoption of a Resolution Initiating Inclusion Election.

The property proposed to be included is described as follows: TRACT A AND LOT 2-C 470 FRONTAGE CO., FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO All interested persons may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Resolution should not be finally adopted.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8814 ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID The PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (the “Owner”), will receive sealed bids (“Bids”) for the Construction and Testing of Lower Arapahoe Well LKa-12 (the “Project”) at the office of H S Water Consultants, Inc. (the “Engineer”) located at 8885 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80215, until 2:00 p.m. local time February 21, 2019 (the “Bid Opening Date”).

Lower Arapahoe Well LKa-12 is referred to as “the Well” in all contract documents. At said place and time, all Bids that have been received in conformity with the provisions of this Invitation to Bid will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Capitali ed terms not defined herein shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in the Agreement included as part of the Contract Documents - Construction and Testing of Lower Arapahoe Well LKa-12 (the “Contract Documents”) on file with the District at District’s office located at 450 E. 17th Ave., Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203, and with the Engineer at its address set forth above.

The Project is located at Prosper, Colorado south of Watkins, Colorado approximately one mile south of Watkins, from Interstate 70 take Exit 295, turn right onto Watkins/CR-97, turn left onto E 6th Ave and drive approximately 0.265 miles. The well site is in the field approximately 570 feet south of E. 6th Ave. The work will consist of drilling, completing, and testing of a Lower Arapahoe Well LKa-12 to approximately 1,278 feet. Eight inch diameter well casing and screen will be installed for Well LKa-12.

The Contract Documents (with Bid Form) will be available to each prospective bidder (“Bidder”) on February 7, 2019 and may be obtained directly from the Engineer. One copy of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the Engineer free of charge for use in preparing Bids. Additional copies are available for a charge of $20.00 each.

A mandatory site visit will be held on February 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Please notify Mark Palumbo or Reid Polmanteer at (303) 462-1111 of the name of the person who will attend the site visit.

All Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders included in the Contract Documents. Each Bid shall contain evidence of the Bidder’s authority to drill wells and transact business in the State of Colorado. A Bid Security of five percent (5%) of the Bidder’s Bid Price, in a form permitted under Section 7 of the

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Recently elected Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown, in a presentation to the Centennial City Council Feb. 4, praised his predecessor, Dave Walcher, for creating “an excellent agency.”

Centennial has a contract with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) to provide law enforcement services and has budgeted $29 million in 2019 for the service.

Brown told the council that the ACSO has 750 employees, and that only five employees have changed or left since the November 2018 election when Brown was elected.

The ACSO will continue with the various programs that were established by Walcher, Brown

said. Total budget for the ACSO for 2019, including officers assigned to Centennial and the remainder of the force, is $104 million, he stated.

Centennial has hired Walcher as a consultant to make recommendations to the council regarding whether the city should establish its own law enforcement agency, rather than continuing to utilize the ACSO to provide its law enforcement services.

In other business, the council elected Councilwoman Carrie Penaloza, of District 2, to be the mayor pro tem. Councilwoman Kathy Turley, of District 1, in the western-most area of Centennial, withdrew her request to be elected mayor pro tem and the vote for Penaloza was unanimous.

In other business, two residents of Armenian heritage, Gohar Tovbis and Simon Maghakyan,

urged the council to establish a “friendship city” or “sister city” relationship with an Armenian city.

No decision was made.

Diane McClymonds, executive director of the TLC Meals on Wheels program, spoke to the council about her program and asked the city to consider opening a senior center in Centennial. She said the program will have to move, as it is operated in an elementary building, Ames Elementary School which will be rebuilt and used for students once again. She also said the TLC Meals on Wheels program also will need financial help with its moving expenses. No decision was made on McClymonds’ requests.

A closed-door session was conducted after the regular meeting related to the sale of city real property.

AP presents Night at the Movies orchestral concert Following the popularity of last season’s Night at the Movies concert, the Arapahoe Philharmonic (AP) presents another exciting evening of movie repertoire on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Avenue in Cherry Hills Village.

Music creates the mystery, suspense and magic of movies, and this year the orchestra will perform symphonic masterpieces from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizard of Oz, alongside a new arrangement of music from the videogame The Banner Saga, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Korngold’s Violin Concerto featuring guest soloist Charles Weth-

erbee. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is preceded by a talk with conductor Devin Patrick Hughes at 6:45 p.m.

Hughes will also lead movie trivia throughout the evening.

Costumes are encouraged!

The program celebrates decades of film scores that have become an integral part of today’s popular culture. From the timeless songs in The Wizard of Oz – celebrating 80, and Paul Dukas’ magical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice used in Disney’s iconic Fantasia, to music from modern blockbust-

ers by greats such as John Williams and John Powell, these original compositions from the big screen have found an eager audience in the concert hall.

The orchestra will also feature a violin concerto by Austrian-born Erich Wolfgang Korngold, considered to be one of the most influential early composers in Hollywood.

Denver-born Austin Wintory forged his compositional path in the realm of film and videogame scoring, having created a huge musical output since starting composing in 2002.

Tickets and information may be found at arapahoe-phil .org/event/concert-4-night-atthe-movies.

—Continued from previous page— Instructions to Bidders, must accompany the Bid. It is anticipated that the Notice of Award will be issued within seven (7) days after the Bid Opening Date. Work must commence within thirty (30) days after March 21, 2019 and be completed within sixty (60) days of March 30, 2019.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond as security for the faithful performance and the payment of all its obligations under the Contract Documents. Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until fifty (50) days from the date of the opening of Bids. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of fifty (50) days after the Bid Opening Date or, subject to the provisions of Section 14.3 of the Instructions to Bidders, after a Notice of Award accepting such Bid is issued by the Owner.

The Owner assumes no responsibility for payment of any expenses incurred by any Bidder in preparing and submitting its Bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids at its sole discretion, and to waive informalities and irregularities contained in any Bids.

PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Published in The Villager First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 14, 2019 Legal # 8815 ____________________________

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will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 2019, to AB Underground, for work done associated with the Garden Lane portion of the contract, by said contractor for the project called Gravel Roads Rehabilitation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

ATTEST:

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village

/s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk

Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado

Published in The Villager

/s/ Ron Rakowsky, Mayor

First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8810 ____________________________ BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:30 p.m., February 21, for the 2019 Concrete Repair Project.

The specifications for the 2019 Concrete Repair Project CIP and complete contract documents are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

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

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works

Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:31 P.M., February 21, 2019, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Wanda De Vargas at (303) 708-6140. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Published in The Villager A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 01 SERIES OF 2019 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER BULLOCK AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 22 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OUTDOOR EQUESTRIAN ARENA MIRRORS WHEREAS, Greenwood Village recognizes that some equestrian activities involve the use of outdoor mirrors; and WHEREAS, Greenwood Village wishes to require standards for the the erection of outdoor equestrian arena training mirrors in order to mitigate negative impacts to neighboring properties.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE,

First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 14, 2019 Legal # 8817 ____________________________ For Sale The City of Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Division Two (2) two-wheeled wheelbarrows Four (4) one-wheeled wheelbarrows One (1) 4 drawer lateral file cabinet Two (2) 2 door metal utility cabinets One (1) 11.8 cfm 90 psi output air compressor (needs parts) One (1) electrical portable air compressor (needs work) One (1) metal TV cart One (1) tube television with built-in VCR One (1) big belly solar trash receptacle (needs parts) One (1) Billy Goat outback brush cutter Five (5) Stihl backpack blowers Seven (7) Honda straight-shaft COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. A new Section 1622-150 is hereby added to the Greenwood Village Municipal Code to read as follows: Sec. 16-22-150. – Outdoor Equestrian Mirrors. (a) Outdoor equestrian arena mirrors constructed after passage of this ordinance shall comply with applicable accessory structure setbacks. (b) Outdoor equestrian arena mirrors constructed after passage of this ordinance must be screened from neighboring properties with landscaping throughout the entire year. (c) Outdoor equestrian mirrors constructed after passage of this ordinance shall be equipped with mounted

string trimmers Five (5) office chairs Two (2) soccer nets Items will be auctioned on February 26, 2019 through Roller Auctioneers at 7500 York Street, Denver, CO 80229. Please direct auction queries to 303-289-1600 or view online at: www.rollerauction.com.

If you have any equipment questions, please contact Julie Liggett, Administrative Supervisor at 303-486-5750 or at jliggett@ greenwoodvillage.com. You may also contact Debbie Armstrong, at 303-486-5759 or at darmstrong@ greenwoodvillage.com.

Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8820 ____________________________

wind-resistant blinds of a neutral color that must be lowered when a rider is not in the arena for more than one (1) hour.

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 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2019, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: February 7, 2019 Legal # 8818

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Catching up with Priscilla Presley

BY LORI ACKEN ReMIND MAGAZINE

Next to Elvis’ mama, Priscilla Beaulieu Presley was the woman who knew him best, falling for Elvis at age 14, marrying him at 21, then maintaining their intense connection long after the union fell apart. Though she crafted a wide-ranging business empire of her own, Priscilla’s devotion to Elvis’ well-being and legacy has never wavered, as evidenced in Elvis Presley: The Searcher, a stirring, three-hour deep-dive into the King’s musical journey that Priscilla executive produces.

“When you see the story, it’s pretty simple: He’s a man who loved music, and he was an artist, first and foremost,” Presley says of the documentary. She tells us more here: The Searcher lays bare what a student of the human condition Elvis was — human movement, expression, emotion.

Priscilla Presley: People got sidetracked on his jumpsuits.

They’re embellished! Or his movies. They weren’t the best movies, and he knew that. But they never really got the depths of him as an artist. That his

choice of music, even from a very young age, was way beyond his years. He sang a song from the feeling that he got from that music. How about that the first song that he sang in public was “Old Shep”? At that age, who sings “Old Shep,” which is a heart-wrenching story? Elvis. Because that’s how deep he was into music, feelings.

So gospel music was his lifelong lifeline.

Gospel was his connection to hope. To faith. To his Maker.

Sometimes I think, “What, who did he have to confide in — to really expose himself?” It was gospel music. He would go to church with his parents, and it was freedom for him because of the movement. The “holy rollers” would blackout, not just listening to music, but from spirituality. He had that, too, but he was made fun of for moving with the music. He could not believe he was being criticized because he moved.

You truly had a front-row seat to his musical evolution.

I feel so fortunate. He taught me so much in that time period about music and where his roots were and what he gravitated to and the feelings that he had for

too. Surely that warrants a shrimp parm from Beverly?

BY DAMIAN HOLBROOK

Cheers to The Passage for tapping a new vein of vampire drama. In Fox’s creepy adaptation of Justin Cronin’s epic trilogy of books, bloodsuckers suffer from a virus that has gotten so out of hand, even MarkPaul Gosselaar may not be able to stop it. But we love watching him try!

Cheers to Schooled for being a lesson in spinning off with class. The Goldbergs’ ’90s-set spawn featuring Lainey as a William Penn Academy teacher not only retains the heart and hilarity of its mother ship, but the ABC comedy has held its own in the ratings

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Jeers to CBS for not living its best Life in Pieces. This unsung gem, starring Betsy Brandt, Thomas Sadoski and Colin Hanks as beleaguered suburban siblings, is easily the best broadcast sitcom about a modern family, but we haven’t seen a new episode since last May! Jeers to Not Believing us about You. We called Lifetime’s take on Caroline Kepnes’s bestseller a juicy stalker soap months ago and nobody listened. The ratings sank lower than creepy Joe, the show moved to Netflix for the upcoming Season 2...and now Season 1 is a massive hit on the streaming service. Huh.

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songs. A lot of those songs that he played were connected to things that he felt. Being in the Army.

Not having a mother. Being over there alone in Germany on maneuvers. He’d never been out of the United States, he was never really alone in his life, and now he’s taken out of the pop culture, taken out of his music at the top of his career.

Did losing his mom set him up to become a commodity to the folks who surrounded him?

He was already a commodity while he was in Germany, because they were working to keep his records coming out. They were successful, but he was very nervous about going back to the States. He didn’t know if his fans would still be there, if offers would still be there for him, because his fans were growing up.

He had matured over there, and his choice of songs had matured, as well.

The film also examines how the musical renaissance that

Elvis and Priscilla ready to go home with new baby Lisa Marie.

Photo credit: Keystone/Getty Images

Elvis ushered in passed him by while he was making movies.

You wonder who he might have become had he been allowed to exist musically alongside those artists.

He was still doing movies when the Beatles, the British Invasion, exploded, and he would say he just didn’t know what to do — because suddenly he’s the only

Stiles stars in Ovation’s dark drama Riviera

BY TAYLOR NEUMANN

Some of us only have dreams of vacationing in the south of France, but for the deceptive (and exceedingly rich) characters in Ovation’s new drama Riviera, premiering Saturday, it’s just what they call home. The series spins a slippery story about an art collector who mysteriously dies in an explosion, leaving behind his new wife (Julia Stiles), his ex-wife and his children. Stiles talked to TV Weekly about her intense role, the intricacies of her character and what’s it’s really like shooting in that glorious locale.

If you could explain what the show is about to people, what would you tell them?

Julia Stiles: The inspiration for the show was this idea that behind every great fortune is a great crime. It’s set in the world of the very wealthy elite in Europe, but the focus is the sort of darker things that go on in that world beneath the glamour. I play a woman who doesn’t actually come from wealth, but she has worked her way up in the art world as a curator and a collector. She married into wealth. So,

she’s navigating dealing with his estate, dealing with the rest of his family that doesn’t want her around — his ex-wife and three grown children — and dealing with discovering a lot of the deception that was in their marriage. She’s discovering that her marriage was kind of a fraud as well.

What do you love about playing Georgina?

She’s seemingly naive, but she very quickly rises to the occasion, so to speak. She really has a strong backbone, and I think she is insistent on proving to herself that she wasn’t that dumb in terms of being fooled by her husband. She finds her-

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self in these really bizarre situations and also somewhat dangerous and challenging situations, and she’s always surprising.

How was it filming in the south of France?

Oh my god, it’s amazing. When you’re in it in the middle of shooting, you can sometimes take it for granted, but then you step away from filming and I’m like, “Oh my god, that was just a dream.”

I mean, everything. We were based in Nice, and I would live there even if I weren’t working there … and then, the food is extraordinary.

What’s next for you?

We finished [filming Season 2]. … We were talking about a Season 3, but it’s not totally confirmed yet. I have a 1-yearold, so I’m happily taking time with him to go to swim lessons. … I’m very interested in writing and directing my own project, but it’s hard to find time to do that. It’s just something that I would like to do, and it’s a good time too because there seem to be more opportunities for women, and actresses certainly, to create their own shows.

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solo singer. He’s going, “Where do I go? What do I do from here?

Do I just give it all up and just be an actor?” What [the ’68 special] did was it gave him confidence ... to do what he loved to do, which is perform in front of an audience.

He had a magnetism like none other.

Listen, I’ve been around the greats, from Muhammad Ali to Sammy Davis Jr. to Frank Sinatra, and I’ve never felt it — not like when Elvis walked into a room. It’s electrifying.

You can feel it before he walks in. … I saw him perform in the ’68 special, but that was staged. He was really good, but I’d seen him do that at home, jamming. When I saw him in Vegas that first night, I was blown away. It was like slow motion, watching at the end as everybody is standing up. Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Raquel Welch, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, all standing up. I’m watching, going, “Oh my God.” And here I was married to him!

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