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Greenwood Village<br />

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GOVERNMENT<br />

MAYOR RON<br />

reports<br />

GREENWOOD<br />

VILLAGE IS FAMILY<br />

The foundation of society is the family. We start<br />

life with our parents and sometimes siblings.<br />

Many of us continue building the next<br />

generation by creating our own families. In<br />

addition to the family we live with we have our<br />

work family. Last month Village staff family<br />

came together to support one of their own —<br />

Ted Putnam. Ted is battling brain cancer. To<br />

raise funds for related expenses two fellow staff<br />

members in Public Works Vince DeMaio and<br />

Scott Heller volunteered to lose a full head of<br />

Ron Rakowsky<br />

rrakowsky@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-486-5741<br />

hair and an awesome full beard. Directors<br />

Camie Chapman and Suzanne Moore were<br />

chosen by lottery to do the shaving honors. All<br />

of us at the Village wish Ted a speedy recovery<br />

and return to full-time work.<br />

AN EXCEPTIONAL<br />

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE<br />

AT DELECTABLE EGG<br />

Service is great in<br />

Greenwood Village!<br />

For the past few<br />

months, as part of my<br />

report, I have<br />

highlighted a business<br />

and one of their<br />

employees who<br />

contribute to an<br />

exceptional customer<br />

service experience.<br />

After all, people are<br />

our most important<br />

asset!<br />

Delectable Egg Food Service<br />

Manager Luis Gonzalez and<br />

Mayor Ron Rakowsky.<br />

This month, I<br />

recognize my favorite<br />

waiter at Delectable<br />

Egg Restaurant in<br />

Greenwood Village,<br />

Mr. Luis Gonzalez,<br />

Food Service Manager,<br />

who has been with the restaurant for six years. Luis is my<br />

ideal server because he exemplifies the following attributes:<br />

Cover photo courtesy of Steve Sokolik – Passionate Pixels.<br />

Vince DeMaio, Mayor Ron Rakowsky, Ted Putnam and<br />

Scott Heller.<br />

He is confident in his knowledge of the menu; is friendly and<br />

does not try to sell me something right off the bat; he cares<br />

about what he’s doing; makes me feel welcome; and takes<br />

care of me. Overall, the food and service at Delectable Egg is<br />

excellent.<br />

There are many passionate employees like Luis in Greenwood<br />

Village dedicated to serve their customers. If you know of a<br />

business/employee in our community that should be<br />

recognized, please email mgallegos@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

AUDIO OF PUBLIC<br />

MEETINGS AVAILABLE<br />

In case you don’t get the opportunity to attend public<br />

meetings, you can still keep up-to-date on what occurred and<br />

any action taken by listening to audio webcasts on our<br />

Village Website at greenwoodvillage.com. We recently<br />

transitioned to a new Webcast system for agendas, minutes<br />

and audio of meetings on our Website. The agenda<br />

management system, CivicClerk, will continue to allow<br />

members of the public, as well as Board and Commission<br />

members, and City Council to research, manage, and listen<br />

to webcasts of public meetings. Past recorded meetings from<br />

2011-2017 are available from the City Clerk’s office.<br />

To make it convenient, you can sign up for email<br />

notifications of the posting of agenda and meeting material<br />

on upcoming meetings. Subscription services are available at<br />

https://greenwoodvillage.com/2390/Agendas-Minutes-<br />

Webcasts. For more information, please visit<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com or reach out to the City Clerk’s<br />

Office at 303-804-4113.<br />

PG. 2 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018


GOVERNMENT<br />

CITY council<br />

NOT SURE WHO YOUR<br />

ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?<br />

Obtain a list of your state and national government<br />

representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com<br />

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4<br />

Dave Bullock<br />

dbullock@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4137<br />

Anne Ingebretsen<br />

aingebretsen@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4135<br />

Steve Moran<br />

smoran@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4133<br />

Judith Hilton<br />

jhilton@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4131<br />

Jerry Presley<br />

jpresley@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4138<br />

Dave Kerber<br />

dkerber@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4136<br />

George Lantz<br />

glantz@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4134<br />

Thomas Dougherty<br />

tdougherty@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4132<br />

Mayor Ron Rakowsky and<br />

Richard Keller.<br />

90 YEARS AND<br />

GOING STRONG<br />

At the June 4 City Council meeting, the<br />

City Council and I had the opportunity<br />

to recognize a young man who gives true<br />

meaning to two sayings, “to be young at<br />

heart” and “you’re only as old as you<br />

feel.” I want to introduce Village<br />

resident Richard Keller. Mr. Keller is 90-<br />

years-old and recently participated in the<br />

Colorado Senior Olympics where he<br />

won 12 gold medals in swimming. Mr.<br />

Keller, a Navy and Air Force Veteran<br />

and Colorado University Engineering<br />

graduate Class of ’54, believes that<br />

vibrant health and fitness is paramount<br />

to living life to its fullest and best; so he<br />

enjoys being active in every respect.<br />

If you are a member of the Greenwood<br />

Athletic Club, you may have met Mr.<br />

Keller as you can find him there several<br />

days a week practicing at the pool for his<br />

next senior Olympic trials. He is also<br />

very active at our Curtis Center for the<br />

Arts as he is a frequent participant of the<br />

Center’s senior classes and events.<br />

ORCHARD<br />

HILLS PARK<br />

VOLUNTEER DAY<br />

In June, Parks, Trails, and Recreation<br />

staff, along with the Orchard Hills Park<br />

and Recreation Metropolitan District<br />

and Orchard Hills — Big Canon<br />

Homeowner Association, hosted a<br />

volunteer day at Orchard Hills Park.<br />

continued on page 4<br />

JULY 2018 | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 3


GOVERNMENT<br />

Mayor Ron reports<br />

continued from page 3<br />

Nearly 40 residents (including staff)<br />

of Orchard Hills, Big Canon,<br />

Goldsmith and Canon Villas<br />

neighborhoods came<br />

together to spruce up<br />

the park and pond.<br />

Their efforts included<br />

the installation of new<br />

gravel along paths,<br />

planting flowers,<br />

pulling weeds,<br />

pruning, spreading<br />

new mulch, and<br />

cleaning up the<br />

streams. The project<br />

concluded after three<br />

hours with the group<br />

sharing pizza and<br />

dessert.<br />

Volunteer projects are<br />

a great way to get to<br />

know your neighbors<br />

and show pride for<br />

your Village, the place<br />

you call home. If your<br />

RAMBLE WITH RON<br />

neighborhood is interested in<br />

hosting a volunteer day, please call<br />

the City Manager’s Office at<br />

303-486-5745. <strong>GV</strong><br />

Have some ideas or suggestions to share about living or working in Greenwood<br />

Village? Walk and talk with Mayor Ron Rakowsky from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (weather<br />

permitting) on: Thursday, <strong>July</strong> 19, Tommy Davis Park, Swim Club Lot, 9200 E.<br />

Orchard Road;<br />

and Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 31, Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec Street.<br />

Registration is not required. For more information, please call the Mayor’s Office<br />

at 303-486-5745. Check for updates of the monthly schedule for Ramble with Ron<br />

at www.greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

GIVING BACK TO<br />

THE COMMUNITY<br />

COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS<br />

The following citizen was appointed by the<br />

Greenwood Village City Council to serve on<br />

the Planning & Zoning Commission from<br />

District 2:<br />

Robert de Grasse, PE / PEng,<br />

PMP, LEED AP, CEM, CDSM, CxA<br />

Rob has lived in Greenwood Village with his<br />

wife Diane and three daughters, Sierra,<br />

Chloe and Justine, since 2005. Rob earned<br />

his BScEng degree in Engineering &<br />

Management from the Royal Military College<br />

of Canada and furthered his education at the<br />

University of Cambridge in the Programme<br />

for Sustainability Leadership. Rob has<br />

focused on expanding his professional<br />

knowledge and designations; Rob is a<br />

Professional Engineer, Project Management<br />

Professional, LEED Accredited Professional,<br />

Certified Demand-side Management<br />

Professional, Certified Energy Manager,<br />

Certified Commissioning Authority, Six<br />

Sigma Specialist, and many other<br />

accreditations. Prior to Diane and Rob<br />

starting their company, RD3, Inc., in 2007,<br />

Rob has worked for a number of companies,<br />

including, CBRE, Microsoft Real Estate &<br />

Facilities, Grubb & Ellis Management<br />

Services, and eventually was drawn to<br />

Colorado to work for AIMCO. Rob has had<br />

numerous national articles written about his<br />

work and has spoken at many national<br />

conferences. Rob enjoys the outdoors,<br />

including running, hiking, skiing and<br />

spending time with his family.<br />

For more information on how to serve on a<br />

Village board or commission, please call the<br />

City Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752 or email<br />

Susan Ortiz, City Clerk, at<br />

sortiz@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

PG. 4 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018


VILLAGE CALENDAR<br />

Visit<br />

WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM<br />

for more information<br />

Information is subject to change<br />

august<br />

2018<br />

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />

29 30<br />

31 1 2<br />

3 4<br />

5 6<br />

7<br />

8 9 10 11<br />

City Council<br />

Study Session<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Meeting<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★<br />

P&Z Commission<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

12 13 14<br />

15<br />

16<br />

17 18<br />

PTR Commission<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

<strong>GV</strong>AHC Meeting<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

Curtis Center<br />

19 20<br />

21<br />

22 23<br />

24 25<br />

City Council<br />

Study Session<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★<br />

P&Z Commission<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

BOAA<br />

Meeting<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

26<br />

27 28<br />

PTR Commission<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

29<br />

30<br />

31 1<br />

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★<br />

JULY 2018 | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 5


GOVERNMENT<br />

Greenwood Village<br />

Don’t have Comcast cable?<br />

You can watch <strong>GV</strong>TV 8 programs on the<br />

Village Website at greenwoodvillage.com<br />

or on The City of Greenwood<br />

Village Channel on YouTube.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> KIDS, INK! NEWS<br />

THUNDER — Meet Thunder,<br />

the official animal mascot for<br />

the Denver Broncos.<br />

GEESE — Listen to learn<br />

about Canadian Geese in the<br />

Village and mitigating the<br />

negative impacts of their<br />

presence on private and public property.<br />

AVAILABLE ON COMCAST<br />

CABLE IN GREENWOOD<br />

VILLAGE, <strong>GV</strong>TV CHANNEL 8 IS<br />

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY,<br />

SEVEN DAYS A WEEK<br />

PROVIDING PROGRAMMING<br />

REGARDING IMPORTANT<br />

LOCAL, STATE AND<br />

NATIONAL TOPICS.<br />

NEW ON <strong>GV</strong>TV 8 IN JULY<br />

VILLAGE EATS<br />

Check out the third episode<br />

of the Greenwood Village<br />

Cooking Show as host Kristin<br />

Markey and guests, Brent<br />

and Marion Neiser, learn how<br />

to create a fabulous menu on<br />

the grill for that dinner on the<br />

patio this summer.<br />

VILLAGE<br />

SHOWCASE<br />

Join Mayor Ron<br />

as he gives<br />

viewers an<br />

inside look<br />

at the Fire<br />

Department.<br />

<strong>GV</strong>TV 8 PROGRAMS<br />

Village Showcase<br />

Join Mayor Ron Rakowsky as he showcases<br />

all the latest happenings and greatest events<br />

taking place in Greenwood Village.<br />

Beyond The Green<br />

A program highlighting the parks, trails and<br />

open space system in the Village.<br />

Over 50 And Loving It!<br />

A program focused on issues and events<br />

affecting people 50+ years of age.<br />

Safety Matters In Greenwood Village<br />

Learn about safety issues in Greenwood<br />

Village and techniques to help keep you and<br />

your family safe.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> Business Connections<br />

Get an inside look at the business<br />

community of Greenwood Village and learn<br />

about some important business topics.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> Kids, Ink! ® News<br />

Hosted by youth news reporters, this<br />

program features youth activities and events<br />

in the community.<br />

The Village Insider<br />

Get a glimpse of the people and projects<br />

behind the doors at City Hall.<br />

Colorado Connected<br />

Produced by the Colorado Communications<br />

and Utility Alliance (CCUA), the program<br />

features programs on regional issues.<br />

NASA 360<br />

Produced by the National Institute of<br />

Aerospace for NASA, this program examines<br />

how technologies developed by and for<br />

NASA are used in everything from space<br />

exploration to everyday consumer products.<br />

Graceful Aging<br />

Enjoy this program to learn about elder care<br />

needs. You’ll laugh, think and be inspired to<br />

improve your life.<br />

Denver Press Club<br />

Hosted by the Denver Press Club, this<br />

program features discussions with members<br />

of the press and community.<br />

Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch<br />

A powerfully fun and effective workout that<br />

will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart,<br />

muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose<br />

of cardio, strength and stretch moves and<br />

finish up feeling energized for the start and<br />

end of your day.<br />

PG. 6 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018


ENHANCING OUR<br />

community<br />

GOVERNMENT<br />

CONSTRUCTION OF SKATEPARK<br />

EXPANSION UNDERWAY<br />

In response to the many requests to add new elements to the<br />

existing Skatepark at the William McKinley Carson Park, a<br />

4,000 square foot expansion is under construction to include<br />

street features, which are lacking in the existing skatepark.<br />

The nationally renowned skatepark firm, Team Pain, led an<br />

interactive public<br />

input process<br />

consisting of two<br />

well attended public<br />

meetings to<br />

determine the<br />

features for the new<br />

addition. The<br />

Village was awarded<br />

a grant from<br />

Arapahoe County<br />

Open Spaces to<br />

assist in funding the<br />

much-desired<br />

addition. A grand<br />

opening is scheduled<br />

for September 8,<br />

2018, at 1 p.m.<br />

For more information, please call Suzanne Moore, Director<br />

of Parks, Trails, and Recreation, at 303-708-6142 or email at<br />

smoore@greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />

JULY 2018 | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 7


GOVERNMENT<br />

MAKING A difference<br />

ORDINANCE<br />

UPDATES<br />

WILD ANIMALS AND WILD BIRDS<br />

This is a “corrected” version from the original version printed.<br />

The Village Code was recently amended regarding wild<br />

animals and wild birds in Greenwood Village. The amended<br />

ordinance allows property owners the ability to protect their<br />

personal and real property from damage from wild animals<br />

when it is safe to do so, allowing the use of both lethal and<br />

non-lethal control activities under certain conditions. The<br />

specific changes are as follows:<br />

• Except as necessary for the protection of real or personal<br />

property against harm from wild animals itemized in<br />

C.R.S. 33-6-107(9) such as coyotes, gophers, raccoons<br />

and rabbits, it is unlawful for any person to willfully<br />

shoot, capture, harass, injure or destroy any wild bird or<br />

wild animal or to attempt to shoot, capture, harass, injure,<br />

or destroy any such wild bird or wild animal within the<br />

city.<br />

• Non-lethal control activities in which there is no direct<br />

contact with geese and that do not result in harm to the<br />

geese, goslings, eggs or nests are allowed.<br />

Although it does allow lethal control of wild animals causing<br />

harm to real or personal property, the ordinance does not<br />

allow the discharge of a firearm except on private property<br />

and provided that discharged projectiles do not leave the<br />

property’s boundary. Other than the exception for protecting<br />

property from damage, the ordinance continues to prohibit<br />

the willful destruction of nests, nesting place, burrows, eggs<br />

or young of any wild bird or wild animal.<br />

For more information on wildlife issues on your personal<br />

property, please call the Police Department at 303-773-2525.<br />

SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT<br />

SYSTEMS (DRONES)<br />

In order to protect public health and safety, the City Council<br />

adopted an ordinance to regulate the use of small unmanned<br />

aircraft (aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds inclusive of<br />

payload and attached systems and components operated<br />

without the possibility of direct human intervention from<br />

within or on the aircraft) where not otherwise regulated by<br />

the FAA. The following is a summary of the new ordinance:<br />

Invasion of Privacy<br />

• It is unlawful for a person to knowingly and intentionally<br />

use a small unmanned aircraft to observe another person<br />

or to capture or transmit an image, sound, or other<br />

physical impression of another person where the other<br />

person has a reasonable expectation of privacy;<br />

Trespassing<br />

• It is unlawful for any person to operate, launch or land a<br />

small unmanned aircraft on or from private property<br />

without the prior consent of the personal lawfully in<br />

possession of the property;<br />

Harassment<br />

• A person will commit harassment if they fly, use, launch,<br />

employ or navigate a small unmanned aircraft system in a<br />

manner MEANT to harass, annoy, or alarm the animals<br />

or human occupants of public or private property, or to<br />

observe; photograph, or visually record an individual or<br />

individuals on private property without permission or<br />

lawful authorization;<br />

Interference with a Peace Officer or Firefighter<br />

• It is unlawful for any person to operate a small unmanned<br />

aircraft in a manner that obstructs, impairs or hinders a<br />

peace officer or firefighter in the discharge or apparent<br />

discharge of his or her official duties.<br />

For more information on Village Codes, please call the City<br />

Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PG. 8 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018


GOVERNMENT<br />

KNOW BEFORE YOU FLY<br />

UNMANNED FLIGHT SAFETY GUIDANCE<br />

COMMERCIAL<br />

The FAA currently authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft<br />

systems (UAS) for commercial or business purposes on a<br />

case-by-case basis. You may not fly your UAS for commercial<br />

purpose without the express permission from the FAA. You<br />

should check with the FAA for further determination as to<br />

what constitutes a commercial or business use of small UAS.<br />

What is a commercial use of UAS?<br />

Any commercial use in connection with a business,<br />

including:<br />

• Selling photos or videos taken from a UAS<br />

• Using UAS to provide contract services, such as industrial<br />

equipment or factory inspection<br />

• Using UAS to provide professional services, such as<br />

security or telecommunications<br />

What are some examples of commercial uses of UAS?<br />

• Professional real estate or wedding photography<br />

• Professional cinema photography for a film or television<br />

production<br />

• Providing contract services for mapping or land surveys<br />

If you want to use UAS for a commercial purpose, you have<br />

a few options. You can apply for an exemption from the FAA<br />

to operate commercially. You can use UAS with an FAA<br />

airworthiness certificate and operate pursuant to FAA rules.<br />

In both cases you would also need an FAA Certificate of<br />

Authorization (COA). For more information about how to<br />

apply for an exemption, visit<br />

https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/.<br />

RECREATIONAL<br />

Currently, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) may be<br />

operated for hobby and recreational purposes under specific<br />

safety guidelines as established by Congress. Small UAS<br />

flown for recreational purposes are typically known as model<br />

aircraft.<br />

Under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, recreational UAS<br />

must be operated in accordance with several requirements,<br />

including a community-based set of safety guidelines and<br />

within the programming of a nationwide community-based<br />

organization such as the Academy of Model Aeronautics<br />

(AMA). Operators not operating within the safety program<br />

of a community-based organization should follow the FAA’s<br />

guidance at http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/<br />

model_aircraft_operators/.<br />

What is recreational use of a sUAS?<br />

The recreational use of sUAS is the operation of an<br />

unmanned aircraft for personal interests and enjoyment. For<br />

example, using an sUAS to take photographs for your own<br />

personal use would be considered recreational; using the same<br />

“Know Before You Fly” is an educational<br />

campaign that provides prospective unmanned<br />

aircraft users with the information and guidance<br />

they need to fly safely and responsibly.<br />

device to take photographs or videos for compensation or sale<br />

to another individual would be considered a commercial<br />

operation. You should check with the FAA for further<br />

determination as to what constitutes commercial or other<br />

non-hobby, non-recreational sUAS operations.<br />

What are the safety guidelines for sUAS recreational users?<br />

• Follow community-based safety guidelines, as developed<br />

by organizations such as the Academy of Model<br />

Aeronautics.<br />

• Fly no higher than 400 feet and remain below any<br />

surrounding obstacles when possible.<br />

• Keep your sUAS in eyesight at all times, and use an<br />

observer to assist if needed.<br />

• Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned<br />

aircraft operations, and you must see and avoid other<br />

aircraft and obstacles at<br />

• all times.<br />

• Do not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or<br />

moving vehicles, and remain at least 25 feet away from<br />

individuals and vulnerable property.<br />

• Contact the airport or control tower before flying within<br />

five miles of an airport.<br />

• Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high<br />

winds or reduced visibility.<br />

• Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.<br />

• Ensure the operating environment is safe and that the<br />

operator is competent and proficient in the operation of<br />

the sUAS.<br />

• Do not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property<br />

such as power stations, water treatment facilities,<br />

correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways,<br />

government facilities, etc.<br />

• Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before<br />

flying over private property.<br />

• Do not conduct surveillance or photograph persons in<br />

areas where there is an expectation of privacy without the<br />

individual’s permission (see AMA’s privacy policy).<br />

If you want to use a model aircraft for recreational purpose,<br />

we encourage you to read the AMA’s Model Aircraft Safety<br />

Code and Community-Based Guidelines. <strong>GV</strong><br />

WWW.KNOWBEFOREYOUFLY.ORG<br />

JULY 2018 | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 9


GOVERNMENT<br />

OUR NATURAL<br />

environment<br />

WATER QUALITY:<br />

EVERYONE<br />

PLAYS A PART<br />

The Village is a beautiful place to live,<br />

work and play. We enjoy parks, trails,<br />

open space and drainageways,<br />

including streams and ponds, and the<br />

entire community takes pride in<br />

protecting and preserving our natural<br />

environment. However, maintaining a<br />

high quality<br />

environment is<br />

no small task,<br />

especially<br />

when it comes<br />

to our surface<br />

water resources<br />

and water<br />

quality.<br />

Although the<br />

Village works<br />

together with<br />

residents and<br />

businesses to<br />

protect these<br />

valuable<br />

resources to maintain quality of life,<br />

we need your help to continue to<br />

make it better. Water quality is<br />

important for all, whether you drink,<br />

fish, swim or enjoy a walk along a<br />

drainageway, we all play a role in<br />

keeping our environment clean and<br />

free of pollutants.<br />

WHAT IS STORMWATER?<br />

Perhaps one of the greatest impacts to<br />

surface water resources is pollutants in<br />

stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff<br />

occurs when rain or snowmelt flows<br />

over impervious (non-absorbent)<br />

surfaces such as rooftops, driveways,<br />

parking lots, and streets. This runoff<br />

moves over these impervious surfaces<br />

and makes it way to storm drains, and<br />

eventually drainageways, streams and<br />

ponds. The runoff picks up trash,<br />

sediment, chemicals (fertilizers,<br />

herbicides, pesticides, oil,<br />

etc.), pet waste, and other<br />

pollutants and deposits<br />

them directly into water<br />

bodies that we use for<br />

fishing, swimming and<br />

drinking. These pollutants<br />

can also affect aquatic<br />

habitat and wildlife.<br />

Stormwater runoff is not<br />

cleaned in a water<br />

treatment plant like the<br />

water used in your home<br />

so it is important to reduce<br />

the chances of pollutants<br />

becoming accidentally or intentionally<br />

introduced into our surface water and<br />

environment.<br />

ELIMINATING<br />

ILLICIT DISCHARGE<br />

An illicit discharge occurs when<br />

something other than stormwater is<br />

allowed to enter the storm drainage<br />

system. The term “illicit discharge”<br />

generally refers to any discharge to the<br />

storm drain system that is not<br />

composed entirely of stormwater. The<br />

cause can be intentional such as when<br />

someone deliberately dumps<br />

chemicals, waste or trash into the<br />

storm drain. Illicit discharges can be<br />

accidental (from a sanitary sewer or<br />

grease trap overflow or motor vehicle<br />

accident) and unintentional, when<br />

people leave household chemicals,<br />

grass clippings or pet waste in an area<br />

where stormwater may carry the<br />

contaminant to the storm drain.<br />

There are allowable non-stormwater<br />

discharges that can be discharged into<br />

the storm drain. These include but are<br />

not limited to potable water sources<br />

including firefighting activities that do<br />

not contain hazardous materials, street<br />

sweeper wash water, landscape<br />

irrigation, dechlorinated swimming<br />

pool discharges, uncontaminated sump<br />

pumps/foundation drains, water line<br />

flushing, agricultural stormwater<br />

runoff, diverted stream flows,<br />

uncontaminated groundwater and<br />

others listed in the Villages’ municipal<br />

code. The Village has a regulatory<br />

mechanism that includes enforcement<br />

actions and trained staff to detect<br />

pollutants, but also relies on residents<br />

and businesses to report suspicious<br />

activity that may contribute to an<br />

illicit discharge.<br />

The goal of the Village’s illicit<br />

discharge detection and elimination<br />

system is to reduce the frequency and<br />

environmental impacts of illicit<br />

discharges that are accidentally or<br />

intentionally dumped into the storm<br />

drain system.<br />

HOW CAN YOU HELP?<br />

Becoming aware of the outcome of<br />

everyday activities will reduce the<br />

chances of pollutants becoming<br />

accidentally introduced into our water<br />

and the environment. As Village<br />

residents, each of us can play a role in<br />

protecting our water and the<br />

environment. The next time you see<br />

water runoff during a snow or rain<br />

event, think about the people<br />

downstream who count on us for clean<br />

water and wildlife that depend on it<br />

for their survival, just as the people<br />

upstream affect the water you drink<br />

and use as well.<br />

PG. 10 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018


GOVERNMENT<br />

• Never dump anything down a<br />

storm drain.<br />

• Ensure carpet cleaners and mobile<br />

pet washing operations dispose of<br />

wastewater to an indoor drain or<br />

drain to a landscape area where the<br />

water can infiltrate.<br />

• Dechlorinate pool water before<br />

draining and try to divert the flow<br />

to a landscape area to allow the<br />

water to infiltrate into the ground.<br />

Ensure that no downstream<br />

flooding or erosion occurs.<br />

• It’s more convenient than ever to<br />

recycle paint products in Colorado.<br />

Participate in PaintCare Colorado<br />

to dispose and recycle your unused<br />

paint materials. Visit<br />

www.paintcare.org or call<br />

855-724-6809 to locate a retailer<br />

near you. If you have leftover latex<br />

or water based paint, you can also<br />

dry it out or fill it with kitty litter<br />

and once absorbed, set into the<br />

trash for pickup.<br />

• Participate in the Village’s<br />

Household Hazardous Waste<br />

curbside pickup by calling<br />

800-449-7587. Visit<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com for a<br />

list of acceptable items for pickup.<br />

• Pick up and properly dispose of pet<br />

waste. Pet waste stations can be<br />

found along Village parks and trails.<br />

• Keep your street clean of debris and<br />

litter by keeping waste receptacle<br />

lids secured.<br />

• Properly dispose of yard waste by<br />

mulching or bagging leaves and<br />

grass clippings and do not sweep or<br />

blow yard waste into the street or<br />

gutter.<br />

• Avoid excessive use of yard<br />

chemicals, use phosphorous free<br />

fertilizers and perform a soil test<br />

before application. Read labels,<br />

apply sparingly — more is not<br />

better. Ensure that grass clippings<br />

are swept back onto the grass and<br />

not in the street.<br />

• Use phosphorous free soaps when<br />

washing your car and let the water<br />

drain to a landscape area. Consider<br />

using a commercial car wash, which<br />

conserves water and sends used<br />

water to the wastewater treatment<br />

plant.<br />

PLEASE REPORT<br />

ILLEGAL DUMPING<br />

In order to keep our environment<br />

clean and to protect our high quality<br />

of life, please report any suspected<br />

illegal dumping or illicit discharge by<br />

calling Greenwood Village Public<br />

Works at 303-708-6100 during<br />

normal business hours. After normal<br />

business hours, please call Police<br />

CARPET CLEANING FACTS<br />

AND WATER QUALITY<br />

Dispatch at 303-773-2525.<br />

How to detect an illicit discharge:<br />

Visual observations of anyone<br />

dumping ANY substance into a storm<br />

drain inlet or into the flow line along<br />

the curb and gutter on any street.<br />

Keep your safety in mind and if<br />

possible, record the location, date,<br />

time and license plate number rather<br />

than approach the potential violator at<br />

the time of the incident. Note any odd<br />

color, odor, sheen or floatable<br />

materials observed within storm<br />

drains, along roadways, open space,<br />

streams and ponds.<br />

For more information about the<br />

Village’s illicit discharge detection and<br />

elimination program or Household<br />

Hazardous and Electronic Waste<br />

Program, please call Public Works<br />

Department at 303-708-6100. <strong>GV</strong><br />

Did you know that professional carpet cleaning could<br />

potentially pollute stormwater as water used in the<br />

process contains chemicals and materials from<br />

products that could contaminate waterways? Make<br />

sure to ask the carpet cleaning company how they dispose of the carpet cleaning liquid<br />

waste. Any carpet cleaning wash water that enters the storm drain is considered an illicit<br />

discharge.<br />

• Carpet cleaning liquid waste should be either sent to the sanitary sewer in your home<br />

or hauled to a disposal facility and not disposed of in the storm drain, street or<br />

gutter.<br />

• Encourage your carpet cleaning company to use “green” carpet cleaning products so<br />

that it limits the business or residence from being exposed to toxic chemicals.<br />

• Be sure to filter the wash water before discharging it to the sanitary sewer since<br />

fibers and other debris in the wash water can clog pipes. The filtered material can be<br />

disposed of in the garbage, provided that the carpet was not contaminated with<br />

hazardous materials.<br />

JULY 2018 | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 11


GOVERNMENT<br />

ENSURING A SAFE<br />

community<br />

PEDESTRIANS: RULES OF THE<br />

ROAD TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE<br />

According to the U. S. Department of Transportation,<br />

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2016,<br />

there were 5,987 pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in the<br />

United States. A total of 5,900 traffic crashes had one or<br />

more pedestrian fatalities. On average, a pedestrian was killed<br />

nearly every 1.5 hours in traffic accidents.<br />

Traffic and Pedestrian<br />

Signals: Pedestrians must<br />

yield the right-of-way to<br />

drivers by obeying traffic<br />

signals, observing pedestrian<br />

signals and using<br />

crosswalks. The pedestrian<br />

signals are:<br />

WALK (Constantly<br />

Lighted): Pedestrians facing<br />

the signal may cross the<br />

roadway in the direction of<br />

the signal.<br />

DON’T WALK (Flashing): Pedestrians may not start to<br />

cross the roadway. Any pedestrian who has partly<br />

completed his cross may continue.<br />

DON’T WALK (Constantly Lighted): Pedestrians may<br />

not enter the roadway.<br />

Crossing a Roadway: Always cross the street at a designated<br />

crosswalk. Pedestrians must give the right-of-way to drivers.<br />

Within a Crosswalk: If a pedestrian is in the crosswalk, a<br />

vehicle has to yield. However, if a vehicle is 20 feet away<br />

from the crosswalk and traveling at 30 mph,<br />

the pedestrian must yield as the vehicle does<br />

not have enough time to stop safely.<br />

Intersections: Be careful at intersections,<br />

where drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way<br />

to pedestrians while turning onto another<br />

street.<br />

Joggers and Walkers: Joggers and walkers should use<br />

jogging paths when provided. On public roads, joggers<br />

should try to select wide roads with good shoulders. They<br />

should face oncoming traffic and remember to look and<br />

listen for cars. At night or any time visibility is poor, joggers<br />

and walkers should be in well-lighted areas and wear<br />

reflective clothing.<br />

For more information, please call the Police Department at<br />

303-773-2525. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PG. 12 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018


GOVERNMENT<br />

BICYCLE SAFETY<br />

AVOID A COSTLY MISTAKE<br />

Before you take to the road with your bicycle, it’s imperative<br />

to know and practice all the fundamentals of riding a bicycle.<br />

Did you know bicyclists are subject to the same rules, laws<br />

and regulations as motor vehicles? Ignoring rules of the road<br />

that regulate passing, riding abreast, use of hand signals, stop<br />

signs, and other etiquette will determine your fate on the<br />

roadway. If all else fails, always adhere to the lug nut rule: he<br />

who has the most lug nuts wins. In other words, a car will<br />

always win over a bicycle. So ride carefully and cautiously to<br />

avoid a costly mistake and a crash course in bicycling.<br />

• Always ride on the RIGHT. Remember to “go with the<br />

traffic flow.” Never ride against traffic. Cars will not be<br />

expecting to find a biker when they round a corner or go<br />

over a hill.<br />

• Ride single file. When passing other bikers or pedestrians,<br />

let them know your position by shouting something like,<br />

“On your left!”<br />

• When riding two abreast, do not impede the movement<br />

of traffic. If you are on a road with lanes, you must ride<br />

within a single lane.<br />

• Always check behind you when changing lanes.<br />

• Watch out for dangerous things on the roadways or on<br />

trails. Road litter, puddles of water, loose gravel, and<br />

storm gates can cause you to lose control of your bicycle.<br />

• Stop at all stop signs and traffic lights. Be extra careful at<br />

crossroads. Walk your bicycle across busy intersections.<br />

• Always signal before making a left or right turn. To make<br />

a left turn, look behind you, hold your left arm straight<br />

out and proceed carefully. For a right turn, hold your left<br />

arm out and up in an “L” shape.<br />

• Keep control of your bike. Do not swerve or make sudden<br />

turns. Drivers may not be able to react fast enough to<br />

avoid colliding with you.<br />

• Ride at least three feet away from parked cars. Someone<br />

could open his or her door unexpectedly.<br />

• Listen for cars approaching from the side or behind you.<br />

• Do not follow cars too closely (you may be in their blind<br />

spot).<br />

• Know your road signs and obey them. A smart bicyclist<br />

follows the rules of the road.<br />

• Always be prepared to stop. Keep your hands on or close<br />

to the brakes.<br />

• Do not forget to wear your helmet! And do not wear<br />

headphones; you will not be able to hear what is going on<br />

around you.<br />

For more information on driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, and<br />

motorcycle safety, please call the Greenwood Village Police<br />

Department at 303-773-2525. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PHOTO RED LIGHT SYSTEMS<br />

IN THE VILLAGE UPDATE<br />

BELLEVIEW AND DAYTON STREET<br />

In an effort to create safer roadways and save lives, Village<br />

staff will continue to work diligently to get this photo red light<br />

system installed at the intersection of Belleview Avenue and<br />

Dayton Street prior to the start of the next school year.<br />

ARAPAHOE AND YOSEMITE STREET<br />

As a result of the Arapahoe Road and I-25 Interchange project,<br />

the photo red light system at Arapahoe Road and Yosemite<br />

Street was deactivated during construction. With the<br />

completion of the project in December 2017, this photo red<br />

light system is now in full operation and has begun to issue<br />

tickets for red light violations. Please note the Village is<br />

observing a significant amount of violations for drivers that are<br />

not stopping prior to making a right turn at westbound<br />

Arapahoe Road to northbound Yosemite Street. To avoid a<br />

photo red light ticket, please be mindful to make a complete<br />

stop before making a right turn on a red signal.<br />

For more information, please call Sergeant Scott Jones, at<br />

303-486-8245 or email sjones@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

For questions regarding a Photo Red Light violation,<br />

please contact the Village Municipal Court at 303-773-6033.<br />

JULY 2018 | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 13


GOVERNMENT<br />

ENSURING A SAFE<br />

community<br />

DRIVING SAFETY TIPS<br />

EVERY DRIVER SHOULD KNOW<br />

When you’re behind the wheel of a car — whether alone or<br />

with passengers — driving safely should always be your top<br />

concern. Today, there are more distractions that ever so it’s<br />

crucial to know the basics of safe driving and practice them<br />

every time you’re on the road.<br />

TOP 4 DRIVING SAFETY TIPS<br />

Focus on Driving<br />

• Keep 100% of your<br />

attention on driving at<br />

all times — no multitasking.<br />

• Don’t use your phone or<br />

any other electronic<br />

device while driving.<br />

• Slow down. Speeding gives you less time to react and<br />

increases the severity of an accident.<br />

Drive “Defensively”<br />

• Be aware of what other drivers around you are doing, and<br />

expect the unexpected.<br />

• Assume other motorists will do something crazy, and<br />

always be prepared to avoid it.<br />

• Keep a 2-second cushion between you and the car in front<br />

of you.<br />

• Make that 4 seconds if the weather is bad.<br />

Make a Safe Driving Plan<br />

• Build time into your trip schedule to stop for food, rest<br />

breaks, phone calls or other business.<br />

• Adjust your seat, mirrors and climate controls before<br />

putting the car in gear.<br />

• Pull over to eat or drink. It takes only a few minutes.<br />

Practice Safety<br />

• Secure cargo that may move around while the vehicle is in<br />

motion.<br />

• Don’t attempt to retrieve items that fall to the floor.<br />

• Have items needed within easy reach — such as toll fees,<br />

toll cards and garage passes.<br />

• Always wear your seat belt and drive sober and drug-free.<br />

For more information, please call the Police Department at<br />

303-773-2525. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PG. 14 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018<br />

2018 BIKE TO<br />

WORK DAY<br />

Hosted by Greenwood Village,<br />

Regis University and the<br />

Denver South Transportation<br />

Management Association, over<br />

200 bicyclists enjoyed a<br />

pancake breakfast, water, and<br />

goodies at the Arapahoe at<br />

Village Center Station.


GOVERNMENT<br />

ENHANCING OUR<br />

community<br />

PUBLIC ART<br />

INFORMATION MEETING<br />

Please join us for a public meeting on Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 17 at<br />

6 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. The meeting<br />

is to provide information to residents on the installation of<br />

public art sculptures in Westlands Park.<br />

The Greenwood Village Cultural Arts program has partnered<br />

with the Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) to present<br />

rotating, public art installations in Westlands Park. The<br />

MOA will be placing three sculptures in Westlands Park from<br />

the Fall 2018 through Summer 2019. The MOA is dedicated<br />

to bringing the vitality of the arts into the everyday life of the<br />

people of Colorado.<br />

A museum without walls, MOA’s collection of outdoor<br />

sculpture reaches out to both the casual passerby and the<br />

serious art critic. MOA has several works located throughout<br />

Greenwood Village, including two pieces on loan to the city<br />

located in Westlands Park, The Nest and Dolphins.<br />

For the Fall 2018, MOA will be installing the works of one<br />

artist for temporary installation in Westlands Park. Neil<br />

Goodman is a Chicago based artist working in large scale<br />

sculptures. His work has been written about and reviewed in<br />

numerous catalogs and periodicals including Art Forum, Art<br />

in America and Art News. This exhibition will correspond to<br />

a gallery exhibition at MOA’s indoor gallery.<br />

At the meeting attendees will get to see the installation sites<br />

and examples of the artist’s previous works. Installation is<br />

planned for Fall 2018.<br />

For additional information please contact<br />

Chris Stevens, Cultural Arts Coordinator, at<br />

cstevens@greenwoodvillage.com or 303-708-6110. <strong>GV</strong><br />

JULY 2018 | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 15


BUSINESS<br />

BUSINESSspotlight<br />

PILATES PLUS<br />

5910 South University Boulevard • Cherry Hills Marketplace<br />

www.pilatesplusstudios.org • 303-730-4801 • Hours vary depending on class schedules<br />

Are you looking for a place that offers<br />

high quality Pilates, exceptional<br />

quality instructors, and small class<br />

sizes for more personalized attention<br />

and better results? Pilates Plus might<br />

just be the perfect place for you. At<br />

Pilates Plus, all the instructors have<br />

extensive training and are able to meet<br />

unique personalities and personal<br />

needs. Instructors have over 500 hours<br />

of comprehensive Pilates equipment<br />

instructor training. Class sizes are<br />

limited to six students per class.<br />

Pilates Plus opened their doors in<br />

April 2014 and is owned and operated<br />

by Melissa Peda. Melissa selected<br />

Greenwood Village for the City’s ideal<br />

demographics. At Pilates Plus, their<br />

goal is to help everyone attain their<br />

best quality of life in mind, body, and<br />

spirit.<br />

Pilates is a physical fitness system<br />

designed in the early 20th century by<br />

German-born Joseph Hubertus Pilates.<br />

It is a method of exercise and physical<br />

improvement designed to stretch,<br />

strengthen and balance the body.<br />

Many people turn to Pilates not just as<br />

a form of exercise, but as a next step<br />

after rehabilitation when recovering<br />

from an injury.<br />

Pilates Plus offers several different<br />

styles of Pilates such as classical,<br />

contemporary and clinical. In<br />

addition, Pilates Plus also offers<br />

training sessions with Real Ryder<br />

Cycling bikes, TRX, Piloxing (a<br />

creative mix between Pilates and<br />

boxing), barre training and Yoga.<br />

Nutritional counseling and massage<br />

are also available.<br />

Here is what some of the customers<br />

are saying about Pilates Plus:<br />

“I went to my first class today at<br />

Pilates Plus and the studio is beautiful,<br />

instructor was classically trained and<br />

excellent. I took a regular Pilates<br />

equipment class but they seem to have<br />

an array of interesting classes. I will<br />

definitely go back. Lastly, the owner<br />

was super nice and accommodating.”<br />

“My wife suggested I start Pilates with<br />

her about six months ago as a way to<br />

increase my flexibility and core<br />

strength. Although I was hesitant, I<br />

agreed and we chose Pilates Plus for its<br />

location. We were fortunate to have<br />

Kristie as our first instructor and have<br />

continued to schedule her classes.”<br />

There are six instructors teaching at<br />

Pilates Plus. Each one of these<br />

instructors brings their unique style,<br />

personality and background to each<br />

session:<br />

Melissa Peda is PMA certified. She<br />

enjoys working with people who have<br />

suffered injuries and helping them to<br />

see the results with regular practice.<br />

Melissa has a background as a singer<br />

and teaches vocal lessons to ages 11<br />

and up, performance skills and<br />

beginner piano lessons at the studio as<br />

well.<br />

Kristie Frazier discovered Pilates while<br />

trying to recover from a hip injury she<br />

suffered serving in the U.S. Navy.<br />

“The minute I found Pilates, my life<br />

changed forever.” What she truly loves<br />

about Pilates is that everyone can do<br />

it, regardless of their age, gender or<br />

fitness level. Her mission is to share<br />

continued on page 17<br />

PG. 16 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | JULY 2018


BUSINESS<br />

NEW <strong>GV</strong> businesses<br />

BARBER SHOP<br />

Finley’s Barber Shop<br />

5910 South University Boulevard,<br />

Suite A-4<br />

303-284-2697<br />

CIVIL ENGINEER CONSULTING<br />

RT Civil Consultants, LLC<br />

7900 East Berry Place,<br />

Suite 160<br />

303-431-0505<br />

COUNSELING SERVICES<br />

My Counselor Online<br />

8400 East Crescent Parkway,<br />

Suite 605<br />

855-593-4357<br />

DELI AND COFFEE<br />

Deli Espresso, LLC<br />

8400 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 201<br />

720-329-2315<br />

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY<br />

Fahrenheit IT, Incorporated<br />

6560 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard<br />

303-200-1560<br />

FITNESS STUDIO<br />

Locker Fit Lifestyle DTC<br />

7600 Landmark Way, Suite A-201<br />

303-981-0916<br />

INVESTMENT BANKING<br />

The Forbes Securities<br />

Group, LLC<br />

8480 East Orchard Road<br />

303-770-6017<br />

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT<br />

Justus Realty<br />

Limited Partnership<br />

5295 DTC Parkway<br />

720-200-0326<br />

PSYCHIATRIST<br />

Greenwood Village<br />

Psychiatrists, LLC<br />

8000 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite B-5<br />

303-335-8851<br />

REAL ESTATE<br />

Morgan Malcolm<br />

Real Estate, LLC<br />

6401 South Boston Street,<br />

Suite Q-101<br />

303-906-9043<br />

RETAIL<br />

BoxDrop Denver South<br />

6801 South Emporia Street,<br />

Suite 101<br />

719-466-3911<br />

SOFTWARE<br />

Arista Networks, Incorporated<br />

5500 DTC Parkway, Suite 913<br />

877-706-0510<br />

Coot Coders, LLC<br />

1953 Crestridge Drive<br />

303-809-9415<br />

Livewired, LLC<br />

5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 800<br />

303-957-2000<br />

BUSINESSES<br />

UNDER NEW<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS<br />

Kogovsek & Associates,<br />

Incorporated<br />

8547 East Arapahoe Road<br />

720-373-3655<br />

INDIAN RESTAURANT<br />

Garnish, Incorporated<br />

6585 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard<br />

303-779-0028<br />

LIQUOR STORE<br />

Bouzy Wine & Spirits<br />

5910 South University Boulevard,<br />

Suite D-4<br />

303-798-4357<br />

Elda Liquors<br />

9676 East Arapahoe Road,<br />

Suite B<br />

303-790-7362<br />

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT<br />

Dunton Commercial, LLC<br />

5570 DTC Parkway,<br />

Suite 150<br />

303-758-3131<br />

RETAIL<br />

Specialty Appliance<br />

8775 East Orchard Road,<br />

Suite 803<br />

303-790-9349<br />

spotlight<br />

continued from page 16<br />

the life-changing benefits of Pilates<br />

with others.<br />

Natalie Ingram has been practicing,<br />

training and teaching Pilates for 15<br />

years. She is trained under classical and<br />

STOTT methods and holds her<br />

STOTT Pilates Certification. Natalie<br />

has practiced Pilates through all four<br />

of her pregnancies and believes in the<br />

rehabilitative capabilities as well as the<br />

sculpting results of Pilates.<br />

Olivia Grace started taking Pilates<br />

classes at the age of 10. Pilates helped<br />

her recuperate from a back injury<br />

when she was 16. She has completed<br />

her Peak Pilates Comprehensive<br />

Certification and is TRX Group<br />

Training certified.<br />

Sarah Bjornebo started her training in<br />

Pilates in 1985 after a serious<br />

hamstring injury with The Milwaukee<br />

Ballet. She believes Pilates helped with<br />

the rehabilitation and kept her body<br />

balanced and “on pointe.” She is a<br />

Peak Certified Pilates Instructor.<br />

Cathy Voita has been teaching Pilates<br />

since 2008. She incorporates classical<br />

Pilates work into every session and<br />

believes that the regular practice of<br />

Pilates creates a solid foundation for all<br />

activities from walking to playing<br />

sports. She received her comprehensive<br />

Pilates Certification from Peak Pilates<br />

in Boulder.<br />

Students can participate in private<br />

training, duets, trios or small groups.<br />

Prices vary depending on the package.<br />

Online training is also available for<br />

students that are hesitant to come to<br />

the studio and feel more comfortable<br />

to work out in the privacy of their<br />

own home. Pilates Plus will design an<br />

individual program just for you based<br />

on your fitness needs and body type.<br />

Pilates Plus is located at 5910 South<br />

University Boulevard in the Cherry<br />

Hills Marketplace with convenient<br />

parking. Hours of operation vary<br />

depending on class schedules and<br />

clients’ needs. Mention this article in<br />

the month of <strong>July</strong> for special rates for<br />

new and returning students. For more<br />

information, visit<br />

www.pilatesplusstudios.org or contact<br />

them by telephone at 303-730-4801.<br />

Stop in and experience the many<br />

benefits of Pilates. <strong>GV</strong><br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART events<br />

GALLERY HOURS<br />

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779<br />

THE VILLAGE READ<br />

FOR 2018<br />

For the second year in a row the<br />

Greenwood Village Cultural Arts<br />

Program has partnered with<br />

Arapahoe Libraries to present the<br />

“Village Read.” The idea<br />

encourages adults of all ages to<br />

read one book and participate<br />

in thought-provoking<br />

discussions and activities derived<br />

from the chosen book. The goals of the program are<br />

to encourage leisure reading, create community conversations<br />

and bring the community together through literature.<br />

This year the group has chosen the book “White Plains” by<br />

Colorado author David Hicks. In “White Plains,” Flynn<br />

Hawkins is a graduate assistant at a prestigious university, on<br />

his way to greatness and wisdom. But in the aftermath of<br />

9/11, Flynn leaves his unhappy marriage and beloved<br />

children, resigns his teaching position, and heads west, only<br />

to get lost in his guilt and in the mountains of Colorado.<br />

When he ends up stuck overnight in a snow drift during a<br />

blizzard on the Continental Divide, he realizes he needs to<br />

remake himself into the kind of man his children need him<br />

to be. With wit and insight, David Hicks turns a<br />

compassionate but unblinking eye on what it means to be<br />

human — to be lost while putting yourself back together<br />

again, to be cowardly while being brave, to fail and fail again<br />

on the way to something that might<br />

be success.<br />

This year’s program will begin with<br />

the Mayor’s Kickoff on August 2 at<br />

7 p.m. at Koelbel Library.<br />

Greenwood Village Mayor Ron<br />

Rakowsky will interview the author<br />

and give his insight into this year’s<br />

book. See full listing of Village Read<br />

events. All events are free and open<br />

to the public.<br />

David Hicks, author<br />

VILLAGE READ<br />

THESE EVENTS ARE FREE<br />

AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.<br />

VILLAGE READ KICKOFF<br />

WITH MAYOR RON RAKOWSKY<br />

Thursday, August 2 • 7 p.m.<br />

Koelbel Library<br />

Mayor Ron will talk with the author and<br />

provide his insight into this year’s Village<br />

Read book.<br />

SURVIVING THE STORM<br />

Thursday, August 9 • 6:30 p.m.<br />

Greenwood Village City Hall<br />

Brad and Melissa McQueen got caught in<br />

a spring storm while trying to climb<br />

Mount Evans. Hear how they survived<br />

their night out in the wilderness.<br />

DAVID RICCA 9/11 SURVIVOR<br />

Monday, August 13 • 7 p.m.<br />

Koelbel Library<br />

Hear what is was like to survive the worst<br />

terrorist attack on American soil.<br />

DAVID RICCA 9/11 SURVIVOR<br />

Tuesday, August 14 • 1 p.m.<br />

Smoky Hill Library<br />

Hear what is was like to survive the worst<br />

terrorist attack on American soil.<br />

YOUR STORIED PAST: HOW TO WRITE<br />

AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE<br />

Thursday, August 16 • 7 p.m.<br />

Southglenn Library<br />

Author David Hicks will lead exercises on<br />

how to structure a story from beginning<br />

to end and have a better understanding of<br />

how stories and character development<br />

work.<br />

REINVENTING YOURSELF<br />

Monday, August 20 • 6:30 p.m.<br />

Greenwood Village City Hall<br />

Through unique tools and strategies,<br />

Juliette Watt who has been everything<br />

from a Playboy Bunny to a professional<br />

pilot, guides people to discover their next<br />

act through their own personal<br />

reinvention.<br />

LET’S TALK ABOUT WHITE PLAINS<br />

Thursday, August 23 • 7 p.m.<br />

Koelbel Library<br />

Join our panel of readers to discuss White<br />

Plains. A panel of readers and librarians<br />

will lead the discussion.<br />

YOUR STORIED PAST: HOW TO WRITE<br />

AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE<br />

Saturday, August 25 • 2 p.m.<br />

Koelbel Library<br />

Author David Hicks will lead exercises on<br />

how to structure a story from beginning<br />

to end and have a better understanding of<br />

how stories and character development<br />

work.<br />

CLOSING PARTY AND BOOK SIGNING<br />

Saturday, August 25 • 6 p.m.<br />

Curtis Center for the Arts<br />

Join us as we close out this year’s Village<br />

Read program with a celebration and book<br />

signing. Wine and food will be served and<br />

author David Hicks will be on hand to sign<br />

your book.<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

RECREATION programs<br />

Register online at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/rec<br />

For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART<br />

programs<br />

Register online at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />

For more information call the the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779.<br />

ADULT ART CLASSES<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121<br />

Both traditional and non-traditional art classes are offered for adults 16 years and older at the Curtis Center for the Arts. If<br />

you are new to art or wanting to improve your artistic skills, we have a class for you! 10% senior discount for ages 65 and older.<br />

LANDSCAPE PAINTING:<br />

PASTELS WITH CLIFF AUSTIN<br />

Learn how to paint<br />

landscapes with<br />

pastels in the Alla<br />

Prima style. The<br />

workshop will be<br />

structured around<br />

the drawing,<br />

painting and<br />

development of<br />

expressive<br />

techniques of<br />

landscape art.<br />

Workshop will<br />

include ongoing critique, “how to” demos, and tutorials<br />

designed for each individual student’s natural way with paint.<br />

Saturday, August 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

$100<br />

Instructed by Cliff Austin<br />

EXPLORING MIXED MEDIA<br />

Explore the amazing<br />

world of mixed media!<br />

Experience texture,<br />

foils, charcoal and<br />

mediums. Students will<br />

be guided through<br />

lectures and<br />

demonstrations and<br />

will be given lots of<br />

individual attention.<br />

Tuesdays,<br />

August 7 through<br />

August 28<br />

1 to 4 p.m.<br />

$80<br />

Instructed by<br />

Candace French<br />

DISCOVERING POLLOCK<br />

Enjoy<br />

the<br />

beautiful<br />

nights of<br />

summer<br />

painting<br />

outside<br />

on large<br />

canvases<br />

in the<br />

style of<br />

Jackson<br />

Pollock.<br />

Students<br />

will work<br />

on under painting and drip techniques using acrylics while<br />

loosening up their approach to laying down paint!<br />

Mondays, August 13 through August 27<br />

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.<br />

$60<br />

Instructed by Maggie Stewart<br />

CAST PAPER<br />

Create your own low<br />

relief sculpture in paper.<br />

We will be working<br />

outside dripping and<br />

pressing paper into<br />

dimensional works of<br />

art. Students will make<br />

more than one piece<br />

which will be picked up<br />

later after everything has<br />

dried!<br />

Saturday, August 18<br />

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

$100<br />

Instructed by<br />

Maggie Stewart<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART<br />

programs<br />

Register online at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />

For more information call the the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779.<br />

YOUTH ART CLASSES<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121<br />

The Curtis Center for the Arts is a family-friendly environment that is great for kids to be introduced to the arts as well as<br />

to continue to explore and improve their artistic skills. Classes are offered after school for preschoolers, elementary age kids<br />

and teenagers and art camps are available during school breaks. Come and have fun creating unique works of art!<br />

REGISTRATION IS NOW<br />

AVAILABLE FOR FALL<br />

YOUTH ART PROGRAMS!<br />

DON’T LET YOUR YOUNG<br />

ARTIST MISS OUT ON<br />

THESE FALL PROGRAMS!<br />

COLOR PLAY: MIXED MEDIA PAINTING FOR KIDS<br />

COOKIES AND CANVAS<br />

SECRETS TO GLOWING COLORS<br />

Ready to learn how achieve more luminous bright colors in<br />

your oil paintings? In this one-day workshop you’ll be<br />

introduced to the transparent oil painting. This fun day<br />

includes a “paint along” demo plus one-on-one easel time.<br />

Saturday, August 25<br />

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

$100<br />

Ages 16 and older<br />

Instructed by Aimee Deneweth<br />

FALL BREAK ART CAMP<br />

FALL BREAK CLAY AND SCULPTURE CAMP<br />

MIXED UP ANIMALS<br />

PAPIER MACHE SCULPTURES<br />

PEE WEE ART<br />

TEEN ART CLASSES<br />

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6060 South Quebec Street<br />

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591<br />

PRSRT STD<br />

US POSTAGE<br />

PAID<br />

ENGLEWOOD, CO<br />

PERMIT #799<br />

ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART events<br />

GALLERY HOURS<br />

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779<br />

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