Winning and nominated students and local elected officials join in a victory salute at the Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards Program celebration at the Mayo Aviation Center hangar at Centennial Airport.
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Submitted by Arapahoe County

During the recent Arapahoe County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award ceremony, county commissioners, local mayors and city council members honored 24 teenagers from area high schools who have overcome significant personal adversity.

The annual awards program honors Arapahoe County youth who have risen to meet challenges while maintaining academic excellence and a positive attitude and serving as role models for other teens. They are nominated by school counselors, teachers, mentors and parents.

Annually,

The Streets at SouthGlenn turned into a street festival for five hours, a hot afternoon of live music, food and tributes to the armed forces.

By Peter Jones

Hundreds of families, business leaders and miscellaneous fun seekers converged at The Streets at SouthGlenn in Centennial on June 15 for the first Armed Forces Family Fun Day, five hours of live music, free food – and yes, even free beer.

The all-things-free tribute to veterans was organized by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and CIMCO Cares. The event featured the summer’s requisite face painting and bounce houses for the kids. Refreshments were donated by Mellow Mushroom, Saj Mediterranean Grill, Corner Bakery, Smokin’ Joe’s and Coors Brewery.

A poorly kept

When you select plants, choose the right plant for the right place. Plants with low water requirements will do better in drought years. Many nurseries carry Plant Select and X-rated, which are chosen for their ability to thrive in the unique conditions of Rocky Mountain gardens
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Submitted by GreenCO

Just in time for the summer heat, Green Industries of Colorado, in cooperation with Colorado Water Conservation Board, has just released educational materials to help homeowners keep their yards and plants healthy while doing their part to conserve water.

A series of fact sheets and videos cover a variety of topics including keeping your yard healthy in a drought, tree care, the principles of Xeriscape and tips on programming

Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, Rep. Kathleen Conti, former Rep. Ken Summers and former state Rep. Cindy Acree. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

Patricia and Brian Watson welcomed Secretary of State Scott Gessler to their serene Greenwood Village mini ranch. Gessler addressed the outdoor audience who had enjoyed a barbeque replete with badger meat.

“I have been an attorney for 10 years and I love being secretary of state. I’d like to think I’m a fresh voice from what we’ve had in the past. We need to raise friends and raise funds. Our views work. We need to keep this great thing going and inspire future generations. We need to make Colorado a beacon for freedom, opportunity and liberty. We

Former state Sen. Nancy Spence, Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman and Gayle Novak

At the last meeting before the organization’s summer hiatus, Cherry Creek Republican Women members and guests were treated to a presentation by Colorado Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, who was humorous, informative and complimentary of his friend and former colleague Nancy Spence.

“I’ve never seen Nancy look more relaxed.  Not having her there is a huge loss to the Senate.  She was the hardest worker, cared more and honored her constituents. She is a reason there should not be term limits,” Cadman said.

When asked if he had any good news about the last legislative session, Cadman said, “It was a tough session and do you have

A crack in the floor, wall or ceiling can be a sign of serious foundation damage in the home.
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Home ownership is a great investment, but it is one that takes regular attention to make sure that it retains value. While many owners focus on the most visible parts of the home, one of the most important is often invisible: the foundation.

All houses settle to some degree, but extreme ground shifting or water damage can cause real problems. In particular, a damaged foundation can create serious safety issues, so it is critical not to ignore warning signs.

Here are a few things to keep an eye out for:

• Cracks

Pete and Meredith Coors with Monica and John Denler. Meredith and Monica were event co-chairs and worked together at other events. Photos by Steven Weisberg

By Steven Weisberg

The annual summertime gala fundraising party for the Children’s Museum featured a candy-filled theme inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. An early start for VIP ticket holders enabled first shot at the numerous children oriented silent auction items with live music playing. Event co-chairs Meredith Coors and Monica Denler said they had chaired prior events together and insisted on working together again for this party. Among the numerous people who worked on the event, they were quick to point out hardworking volunteer Meighan Meeker. Décor chair Greta Holtz of Woodlark Events was previously a babysitter for Coors.

Sponsor United Launch Alliance provided the “3-2-1 Blast Off” rocket launch exhibit inside the museum, and executives Chris Chavez and Dan Schneider explained their support for STEM programming. Also spotted was Taryn Walsh, a board member and an event chair, who owns/runs the Scribbles stationary store blocks away from the museum. John Winslow of Gill Capital Partners and attorney Whitney Holmes were also in attendance.

As the sun began to set and attendees migrated to the large tent, Museum President Mike Yankovich changed attire for a purple, fuzzy suit with top hat that would have worked just fine for Willie Wonka.

For more information on the Children’s Museum of Denver, visit www.mychildsmuseum.org….

Chris and Jennifer Chavez with Meaghan and Dan Schneider of United Launch Alliance, museum sponsor

Volunteer extraordinaire Meighan Meeker, Meredith Coors and live auction co-chair Angel Lichtenberger

Board member Jim Schoettler and Melanie Kay

Museum President Mike Yankovich with marketing and communications manager Zoe Ocampo

Cherry Creek School District teacher Joe Suchman tours the hangar bay of a Navy nuclear powered aircraft carrier during a recent at-sea Distinguished Visitor trip.

Submitted by Dan Puleio

What do a Denver Police Officer, a business executive, an entrepreneur, an engineer, a restaurant owner, a medical doctor, a school teacher, an investor and an attorney have in common?

This is the group that joined together for a once in a lifetime experience known as a “Distinguished Visitor Aircraft Carrier Embarkation,” a trip offered to diverse community leaders to fly aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating at sea, experience an arrested (tailhook) landing and catapult take off, and view all aspects of shipboard operations and life onboard this floating

Winners of the $1,000 Leone d’Oro Grand Prize student video Grand Prize Award, St. Mary’s Academy high school juniors: Kelsey Waldron, Sara Van Velkinburgh, Kathryn Harhai with Cherry Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale. The High School Division First Place Award of $500 went to the St. Mary’s Academy senior team of Hayley Lansing, Hanna Pardee, and Liz Van Dorn, all seniors who graduated prior to the award ceremony.
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By Jan Wondra

Three team winners of the Cherry Hills Village Mayor’s Competition for Student-Produced Video contest have been announced by Mayor Doug Tisdale. Two teams from St. Mary’s Academy were awarded the First Place for the High School Division and the Grand Prize for the entire Competition, walking away